Memento Designs

New Love Stamps

Jennifer Claire — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:03:42 +0000

Hello everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day.

USPS just came out with this years new Love Postage Stamp. It is graceful and perfectly suited for all romantic occasions. I love the swirly script used on this stamp and the bright red…a perfect way to add a pop of color to your envelopes.

In this photo, the newly released stamp is paired with few vintage Love stamps from my collection.

Erin & William: Rustic Texas Wedding Invitation

Jennifer Claire — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:08:57 +0000

This is such a special and unique wedding suite I worked on with sweet bride Erin last summer. We drew inspiration from their wedding venue, located in the Hill Country just outside of Austin and really wanted the invitation to reflect it’s casual elegance and rustic chic style. Weathered-wood, aged tin, stained concrete floors and amazing Hill Country views…believe me, Vista West Ranch is simply.breathtaking.

My favorite part of this invitation? The envelope liners, which are original pages from one of my vintage books titled “The History of Texas.” It’s all in the details when it comes to making a wedding invitation fresh and unique and this suite…truly one of a kind.

Shop Talk- Alston’s Old Home Place

Jennifer Claire — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:23:47 +0000

Every time I go shopping I am always snapping photos for friends and clients who have asked me to be on the look out for unique finds….whether it be burlap table cloths, vintage china, bridesmaid gifts, floral handkerchiefs or antique wall art. I have about 600 images on my i-phone of beautiful, vintage pretties I’ve found while treasure hunting. Because I can’t bare to delete them, I thought I would start sharing them. Hopefully you will find inspiration and enjoy some of my favorite shopping spots too.

Saturday, I made a visit to Alston’s Old Home Place, located in the Garland’s downtown square. Alston’s is definitely one of my “go-to” favorites. The prices are fair and affordable so I rarely walk away empty handed. Here are some photos I took while purusing through his lovely store and the items I just couldn’t leave without.

Princess Tea Party Baby Shower Invitations

Jennifer Claire — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:45:18 +0000

When my lovely client asked me to design shower invitations for a baby girl, I was thrilled. Then she told me the theme: “Princess Tea Party.” Yes, I was like a little kid on Christmas. My goal was to create a design that was soft, elegant and celebratory of all things baby girl, but not childish. About 150 photoshop layers later, the design was complete. A mix of typography, vintage tea cups, crowns and castles make this design fit for the lil’ princess to be.

Thank you Alex and congratulations to Deanna and Jeremy!

Dear Friends invitation + Oh so dear decorating inspiration

Jennifer Claire — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:26:51 +0000

Every year, my fabulous friend and client hosts a lovely “Dear Friends” holiday party. Creating the invitations for the event is always a treat, as Lisa and I could not have a more similar taste for design. This year, the invitations were printed on 110 lb. Crane lettra and paired with a dark grey, metallic envelope. As you will see, the design is perfectly suited for the event setting….Lisa’s divine, vintage-chic cottage home.

Also created for the party were signs labeling all of the yummy food…

And so I MUST share a few photos of Lisa’s swoon worthy, make you want to melt home. Every nook and cranny is filled with unique treasures styled in a way that only Lisa knows how. It is a sight to be seen. And then dream about later.

A few (of many) perfectly placed focal points in the living room

The details just go on forever…even in the kitchen.

And to top it off, there is an adorable chicken coup in the backyard. Need I say more?

Merry Christmas everyone. Thank you so much for stopping by.

DIY Christmas Tree Topper- New and Improved

Jennifer Claire — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:44:20 +0000

Last week, I was really excited to begin decorating for the holidays, and then super disappointed when I found that the Christmas tree topper I made last year was in shambles. Almost completely destroyed and crushed from our move. Recover and conquer mode kicks in. I had to make a new one!

I must say this time around it was much easier to make and turned out even prettier. Again, I only used materials from around my house and yard plus a few purchases from Dollar Tree, such as the eucalyptus leaves and gold dusted pine cones.

For the frame, I used an old lamp shade that I had in my garage. It worked so perfectly and is a strong, sturdy surface for all the goodies surrounding it. No more crushed tree toppers in my future.

Happy holidays everyone. What fun and crafty adventures do you have in the works?

Pretty Things

Jennifer Claire — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:17:53 +0000

I feel like it’s been ages since I last set aside a few hours to just play with pretty details….AND then share it with everyone! So what brought this on? Several of the brides I am currently designing for have an affinity for luxury, romantic details, and vintage touches. LOVE! Below are a handful of photos I took of various paper goods, textiles and embellishments to spark inspiration for their designs. I needed this creative therapy.

I will be back soon with some of my new work. There is so much to share. Thank you for dropping by!

We have a Winner!

Jennifer Claire — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:49:07 +0000

If you would like to order holiday cards, there’s still time! Please email for more information.

Giveaway! Custom Holiday Cards

Jennifer Claire — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:21:28 +0000

I am so excited! Memento Designs is doing a great giveaway via my favorite neighborhood read, Advocate Magazine! We are offering 100 personalized holiday cards and envelopes to the lucky winner.

To enter, CLICK HERE and enter contest code: 6764SW. And sure to subscribe to the newsletter while you’re there!

Contest ENDS at NOON next THURSDAY (Thanksgiving Day!). Good luck everyone!

Susan G. Komen Charity Ball Invitation

Jennifer Claire — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:33:52 +0000

Hello everyone! I am sorry I have been away for so long. The past few months have been a whirlwind! In August, my husband and I found a house that we couldn’t pass up, SO we decided to move. I spent weeks and weeks getting the house ready to sell and just the other day, we finally moved into our new home. I can’t wait to share pictures. And rest assure that I will have tons of room makeovers and DIY projects to share with you as well!

Now onto a new design that is very close to my heart! This invitation was created for a charity ball event benefiting The Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is a true honor to help sponsor the event and donate my design services for such an amazing cause.

The “Unmask the Cure” event is taking place Friday, November the 4th in Mckinney, Texas and I am really excited to attend. If you’re interested in going or would simply like to make a donation, you can do so by clicking here!