You know how I love an invite that arrives in an unconventional way.
The old adage 'the best things come in small packages' always struck me as being perfect for baby occassions. I've used it before in different incarnations back to 2003. This time a little jewelery box opens up to reveal a colorful trifold inviting guests to celebrate.
Under the invite, a little treat of white jelly beans to sweeten the deal.
The box was tied with a simple navy grosgrain ribbon and mailed in white envelopes with a wrap around label.
Nothing earth shattering but a little bit out of the ordinary. They take a bit more time and money than a simple card but I like to think they are worth it. Being a long time reader of the host's blog, I have no doubt the event will be fabulous and her guests will be treated to something special at each step of the way.
For new readers, you should know I have zero objections to sharing the invites and mailings I do for my own benefit. If anything, I have a kind of odd obsession about them. In case you missed them, here are a few:
Sometimes I wish I threw more parties just for the fun of making the invites. Or I should say thinking up the invites - making the actual item over and over is distinctly not so much fun.
I love it. You are so crazy creative when it comes to event invites. I need to show you the Halloween invite my sister and I did for our office some day - it's right up your alley.
ReplyDeleteI love them! I love all your invites... we need more friends so we can throw parties so I can send out creative invites.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Those are so adorable!!! I think that is what would hold me back, the cost. But, they do set the ton for the big event!
ReplyDeleteI love the argyle print! So adorable. I bed the rest of the shower will be fab.
ReplyDeletewhat great design. i love that style. fantastic presentation and post!
ReplyDeletei'm loving those invites!! i don't blame you for having an odd obsession hehe. the colors are great..and the blue ribbon is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute!! Your invites are so special and unique, they are my favorites!
ReplyDeleteYour work is lovely and super creative ! May I ask if you have any training in graphic design or are you self-taught ?
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen invites quite like yours, just truly special.
ReplyDeleteJanell
Very sweet! I'd love to see the whole shower. I think that is a great theme!
ReplyDeleteAll of your invites really are the best and most creative I've ever seen. (And that includes those made by friends in PR and advertising).
ReplyDeleteAnd -- love the argyle!
So unique and special! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteyou are beyond talented and a huge inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou are UNSTOPPABLE! These are ADORABLE... way to go - so clever.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the simplicity of it!
ReplyDeleteLove these. And all the ones tucked into the archives too. {sigh} So, if I invite you to my next party (which will probably be a little lackluster compared to the NYC scene, but the food will be FABulous and the company will be DIvine!)... can we trade invites for your next soiree too? LOL! :-)
ReplyDeleteamazing invites ... love all of them ... keep them coming ... cheers ~n
ReplyDeleteYour invits are the most creative invitations I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteI would be SO happy to receive that in the mail. So cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much.
ReplyDeleteKathy - As much as I would have loved to go to design school, I've never been. This is distinctly more my obsession than my profession.
These are a perfect! Elegant with a touch of sweetness.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see what you would have come up with for an ice cream social birhday party for a 4 year old!
The invites you design are amazing! You are so creative and talented! Well done!
ReplyDeletethose halloween invites are what first made me follow your blog- you are so creative and inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteSo clever, blogs are such a great way to express ourselves. Keep up the hard work!
ReplyDeleteAmy :)
Your invites never disappoint! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove the thought of adding jelly beans underneath the cards - such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the though of adding jelly beans beneath the cards - such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteDitto to all of the above! I love everything you do and those invites are great as per usual. I also follow Mrs Stamford ;-) oh and white jelly beans are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful. Love the jelly beans to sweeten the deal. Good to know ypur talents!
ReplyDeletePaula Grace ~
how inspiring are YOU? wowzah! adore all of these!
ReplyDeleteI believe that my baby announcements were your first use of the phrase :) Love this idea.
ReplyDeleteThat. is. adorable. I'm in the midst of planning a friend's bridal shower and I love seeing all the different ways you do your mailings. Let's hope this friend (or any of my friends, really) decides to have babies soon so I can produce these for her. :)
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