Elsje Designs create lifestyle decor and stationery with a Capetonian touch.: December 2008

Friday, December 12, 2008

Elsje designs for Stephanie and Gerhard

Sweets for the sweethearts!

We love this fun and festive table of sweets that we found on the Style me Pretty blog recently - guests will love picking their favourites!

Thursday, December 11, 2008

At Elsje Designs, Christmas is also a time for giving back to the community of Kayalitsha. Beginning of December we were priviledged to be part of a Christmas party which was celebrated at St Michaels Primary School in Harare. It was attended by 400 children from St Michaels Primary, Sophumelela Pre-School, Illitha and orphaned children of the Simameleni Child Abuse program. It was a life changing experience to hand out cool drinks to keep the children energized for the the jumping castle, face painting, hockey, hoola hoops, skipping and just to be able to spend the day with Father Christmas. It was arranged by one of Elsje’s friends, Ellen Odendaal. Our main aim was to spread the festive cheer and goodwill to those who are less fortunate.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Merry Christmas from Elsje Designs

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Pasella - Ouwêreldse Elegansie

Pasella - Local is Lekker

Pasella - Stadstroue

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Annemie's Surprise Birthday Party

For Annemie's surprise birthday party we chose a navy and red theme! We had breakfast together in Elsje Designs's newly landscaped garden and celebrated Annemie's last birthday as a unmarried woman! Hope you had a super fun day Annemie!

"1001 Reasons to Love Christmas" - Woolworths Campaign

We are very excited about having participated with highly talented stylist, Tina-Marie Malherbe from Visi Magazine (Pica Winner 2008), in the Woolworths “1001 reasons to love Christmas” 2008 festive season campaign. Geo Parkes & Sons from Knysna supplied us with the most gorgeous yellow wood, from which we cut NOEL decorative lettering, which is featured in the photograph below. This campaign is a true reflection of what it means to celebrate a traditional hearty Christmas in South Africa!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Happy Birthday Annemie, Elsje and Sarah!

This month we celebrate three very special birthdays at Elsje Designs!

It is Annemie's Birthday today!

The Design Process

step 1: GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER

Our first consultation is a creative meeting - our goal is to make your dream come true and design stationery that reflects your personality. Design choices including font & calligraphy options, paper, embellishments, ribbon and print techniques will be discussed. A refundable consultation fee of R300 is charged, we assure you that even if you would like to get ideas to make your own stationery, we would gladly share our secrets and give you ideas!

Alternatively, clients can also choose an existing design from our online shop - this is ideal if you are not able to meet with us at the studio.

step 2: QUOTE & DEPOSIT

Within a week we will provide you with a written quote - based on your consultation or online selection. Any additional design time spent, will be charged at our hourly rate of R300. A 50% deposit will be required to initiate the actual design process, based on your quote. Please supplyyour name as reference when you make your deposit.

step 3: ORDER FORM & WORDING SUGGESTIONS

On receipt of your deposit, we will forward an order form and a complete invitation wording manual with guidelines, etiquette and suggestions for you to compile your wording. Design will only begin after we received your completed order form.

step 4: DIGITAL MOCKUP: REVIEW & APPROVE THE PROOF

Based on your briefing we design a digital mock-up which we will e-mail to you. You will then have the opportunity to provide feedback and identify any changes you wish to make. The changes are integrated into a revised version that is submitted for your approval. Your first set of changes are free of charge, further changes will be billed at a fee of R300.00 per hour. Once you have approved the digital proof, Elsje Designs is not responsible for any future changes or mistakes.

step 5: PHYSICAL MOCKUP: FINAL APPROVAL & SIGN-OFF

After you have expressed satisfaction with the digital artwork - the layout, font, spelling and punctuation - we make a physical mock-up. Photographs will be emailed to you or can be signed off at the studio. The first mockup is free, any mockups thereafter will be billed at R250 per mockup.

step 6: PRINT, PRODUCTION & PICK-UP

Upon your final approval of the design, we will order paper and other materials for the production process to commence. We will complete work within 5 to 7 working days of receipt of your approved artwork. The balance outstanding will be due on collection of your stationery or before you arrange collection.

From decor to fabulous event stationery and styling, Elsje Designs makes the perfect statement for visual inspiration!

Pushing the envelope with trendsetting ideas

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