Custom Craftiness by Jill (aka KelsyC)

Custom Orders make me so happy. I love to create, especially for other people. Seeing the look on their face or reading their comments when they get the fruits of my labor. The ideas in my head coming to fruition. The paint and glue under my nails turned into something tangible.



This is the first custom guest book I have done that has not been baby shower related. It was for a 50th Birthday Party. I have to admit, I had a little trouble matching the requested colors, especially the gold. They just don't make gold paper, (but they do make gold wrapping paper and gift bags, etc.) thankfully I was able to come up with an alternative.

I'm really happy with the way it turned out. The colors look great and I got word from the new owner that it was very well recieved at the party. If you are interested in purchasing your own guest book, I do it all through my Etsy store, but feel free to email me (email addy on the sidebar!) first to discuss the details!

Anyway, here are the rest of the pics!














The chipboard album (by Bo Bunny) was already that pretty cream color so I didn't do much to it other than ink it in black and gold. All the flowers are Prima and the butterfly punches are by Martha. Also used a CTMH stamp set on the cover... love that clock set (called Time Flies... I think) use it all the time! Oh yeah, and the gold glitter alphas are by Making Memories.

Thanks for checking out my custom order! And of course, email me if you are interested (they make great gifts!)

Mission COMPLETION!

Finally finished the Custom Order I had on my plate. I had 2-4 weeks to complete it, and this week was my 4th week. I completely forgot to work on this at the retreat like I should have, but it's done and ready to ship and I really hope the mom likes it!

















TFL!

My First Custom Order!

A while back the baby shower guestbook I made for a friends baby shower was featured on Tip Junkie. Well, a few weeks ago I was approached by a lady from Florida named Sherrie who wanted one for her sister's upcoming baby shower. So I put aside all those feelings of honor/flattery/perfection and got to work on my first custom order!!!



I couldn't find the same album I used, and I already had this acordian style album. I really liked the embossed finish on the other one, but I think the large Grunge Board alphas on the cover gives it alot of texture.



I took pics of all the pages last night and planned on posting them all here today, but I think I would rather Sherrie (and her sis) be surprised when they get it. This is the first time I have made something (for pay) for someone who has not been friend or family so I am a little nervous. I'm sure they will love it!



So I guess the moral of the story is (if there has to be a moral... and there does) is never underestimate the power of bloggers for word of mouth AND I am now open for custom orders.

I really love making these baby shower albums, so if you are or know anyone who is pregnant and want one for your shower, feel free to email me here or contact me via my Etsy store!