Final work

Remember when the box looked like this?! 

 WELL.....here is a quick preview of the final project!!! Ta-da! Poster and exhibit display to come!

Breakdown of Costs

Thesis Costs:

"The Bride's

Instructional Manual:

How To Survive And

Possibly Even Enjoy

The Biggest Day of

Your Life"

by Carrie Denny...................................................$10

'The Knot Book of

Wedding Lists"

by Carley Roney..................................................$15

 

"Wellwed: Hamptons",

Wellwed Magazine, 

Fall/Winter 2010 issue.........................................$18

Vintage jewelry box.............................................$10
Vintage pin #1.....................................................$14
Vintage pin #2.....................................................$24
Vintage pin #3.....................................................$12
Vintage pin #4.....................................................$18
Fabric for headpiece............................................$20
Fabric for lining of box.........................................$16
Screws..................................................................$6
Process Poster.....................................................$24
Round of test prints..............................................$20
Final prints-Alpha Graphics................................$375


Grand Total.....................................................$582

Covers!

Here are the book covers (close to the final round)

Spreads for the publication

Some of the spreads for one of the booklets (not in any particular order).

Vintage Jewelry Box: Almost refinished!

So here is a before and after picture of the jewelry box for the publication. What a difference, huh?  

In process work so far...

Here are the dress illustrations I started for one of the guide books.

This is a version I am working on of the timeline/checklist 

Here are the illustrations in process for each chapter of the info book.

Antique materials

Over the past few weeks, I gathered more materials for the publication. I found an antique jewelry box in Hampden that with a few tweaks, will be perfect for my vision.

I also went antique shopping for 3 full days, and found these four pins. The pins will be included with the DIY headpiece, but I also decided to pull the patterning and shapes from the pins to use as the main graphic elements throughout the publication. I also got some 1/2" satin ribbon, 3 yards of tulle, and some beautifully detailed white lace. 

Here are the vector graphics I drew from the pins. I also included some color palettes that I am thinking of using that were pulled from my inspiration imagery. 

DIY Hairpiece inspiration

I am beginning my search for materials for an elegant, unique one-of-a-kind bridal headpiece. I want it only consist of a few materials so that the process of making the headpiece will be simple and easy for the bride.

Meeting with Whitney Cecil from Gilah Press

After speaking with Whitney, I have a better perspective and understanding of my inspiration and thought process. Since I want my publication to be a one-of-a-kind piece, I decided I want to use a found object to hold my booklets. I will be shopping around at thrift stores and antique shops to look for an old jewelry box or some neat wooden box. I also decided I want to do a DIY head piece for the bride to make to wear on her wedding day. The head piece will be made of fancy fabric and other beautiful materials.

Inspiration below

More Inspiration!