MONSTER BUDS — Baby Shower

I'm not going to lie...the popularity of my "Peek a Boo Monsters" shower invitations really surprised me. Last week, I completed a proof for a client and it came up that she is actually not trying to match the Cocalo bedding set, but a set by CoCo & Company called "Monster Buds". I did a little research and wanted to create something custom for her that will actually match the baby's nursery.

This is what I came up with. I love that it looks bright and modern and is appropriate for a boy or girl. (I can easily change the wording of the little poem at the top.)

The flat thank you card that matches turned out super cute too!

Who knows, maybe these monsters will be as popular as the Peek a Boos?!

I am happy to come up with designs for stickers of any kind, banners, cupcake wrappers, etc....whatever you an dream up!

Here is a sample of a banner I completed recently.

If you would like to purchase the digital, print-ready file for the invitation, it is $25.00. Pricing for printed pieces is based on size and quantity and is listed on the right side of the blog.

Please email me with any questions or to place an order!

Bridal Tea — WEDDING SHOWER

"Wedding season" is just around the corner!

I love this invitation, customized to the wedding colors of gray, white and mauve. The guests are asked to wear a hat to the celebration as well. Without going too vintage or retro, I love the elegance & formality of the invitation and think it is fitting for the style and venue of the shower.

I am happy to customize it to fit the colors for your event, too. Email me with questions or to place your order.

Framed 80th BIRTHDAY

This is a really nice, feminine, & elegant invitation without being floral. As always, the colors are customizable, as is the milestone birthday. It is available as a 5x7 or 4x6 and return address printing is also available for $.12 per envelope.

Email me to order or inquire.

Sweet Initial - BAPTISM Invitation

This baptism/christening invitation highlights a beautiful photo of a precious baby girl. The first initial of her first name is used and there is a very subtle floral pattern in the pink background.

The design can be customized easily to a different color palette and can be adjusted for less horizontal images.

Available as a 5x7 or a 4x6.

I also just designed some adorable fold-over thank you cards that coordinate with these invitations. Let me know if you are interested.

Modern Minnie Mouse BIRTHDAY Invitation

The old Minnie Mouse may have worn red and black, like Mickey, but the new Minnie wears PINK!
These invitations are adorable and highlight a cute picture of the birthday girl, too. Available in a 4x6 or 5x7. Pricing is found to the right. Email me with questions or to order! I'm happy to work up coordinating thank you cards, stickers, cupcake toppers, banners, etc. Just let me know what you have in mind!

Here is a version of Modern MICKEY for those little guys out there!

Super Bowl Birthday

I am so thrilled with the outcome of these extremely creative birthday invitations. I cannot take credit for the concept at all. My awesome client came to me wanting to create "VIP Passes" as invitations, even including the plastic sleeve and lanyard!

I provided a few options and this is the once she decided on. They are for a first birthday party, but it would also be easy to adjust the "logo" for a more generic event.

If you don't want the expense of obtaining your own sleeves and lanyards, perhaps laminating and adding a ribbon would provide the same effect at a lower cost. Subtract the "badge" idea all together and I can make these as a standard 5x7 or 4x6. (I provided 4x6 envelopes to accomodate the 3.75"x5.75" plastic sleeves.)

Email me for more information or to give me the details for your special event!

Here is a photo of the invitations in the sleeves with lanyards from my awesome client!

Dinosaur Birthday Invitation

This invitation turned out really cute and is very appropriate for a little one...fun dinosaurs without being too realistic or scary.

This design is customizable and available as a 5x7 (shown) or a 4x6. White envelopes are included in the set and return address printing is available for $.13 per envelope.

Email me to order.

I am also happy to create other pieces that match these invitations include flat or fold-over thank you cards, stickers, banners, etc., etc.

"WYATT" — Birth Announcement

I've been waiting a long time to add this birth announcement to the blog because I didn't want to ruin the surprise for any of the recipients, but I absolutely love how it turned out.

The kraft envelopes are a beautiful addition and go wonderfully with the fabric little Wyatt is wrapped in on the front of the card. It has a "satin" finish with rounded corners and I couldn't be more pleased with how they turned out.

Congratulations to this beautiful new family!

POLAR EXPRESS Birthday . Ticket Invitation

The Polar Express is one of my favorite secular Christmas stories. We were privileged to take our son on a Polar Express experience in Ohio last year and so many wonderful memories were made. Chris Van Allsburg, author of The Polar Express was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan (where I am based). Our city is referenced in the movie and the snowy winter atmosphere featured certainly feels like home.

 When I received the request for this project, the concept of a golden ticket immediately jumped to mind. The invitation is double-sided and printed on a very thick, metallic gold coverstock with notched ends to create the ticket shape.

This mom also wanted thank you cards that included a message, but these can be ordered blank as well. I was tickled to see how they turned out and hope that this little guy has an amazing birthday!

I also think these could be easily altered to accommodate a non-birthday event and could even be super cute gift tags...especially for train-loving little boys & their classmates!

Gingerbread House Party — Peppermint

I did a version of these invitations last year and updated the design for 2012. I must admit that I took great layout inspiration from a wonderful designer, classmate, and dear friend of mine, Nikki Adair at LaBelle Fette. Her daughter's birthday invitation had a very similar structure and I just loved it.

Once again, this was so fun to work on and it makes me want to host this party. Perhaps when my brand new baby turns 3-4....

"DECLAN" — Birth Announcement

I have waited so long to get to design another birth announcement for a child of my own. This wasn't my original plan for the design of his card, but I love how it turned out.

We love you so much, little man!

"HAYES" — Birth Announcement

Declan Trotter Nealon

Our precious son, Declan Trotter Nealon arrived at 12:51 on Wednesday, September 26th at 12:51 pm. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

The whole family is home now and recovering well. We are truly blessed with both of our boys and couldn't be more thankful for our precious gifts.

CHUGGINGTON Birthday Invitation

Based on my own 4 year old man, I know little boys love trains. I am very pleased with how this Chuggington-inspired invitation turned out. It was originally designed for brothers with the same birthday, so if you have a similar situation or twins, let me know and I can show you how it looks for two kids.

The wording inside the "logo" can be whatever you wish: "Birthday", your child's name, your last name, etc. etc. Just let me know how to customize it for you!

I've added the "extras" available below. I can also work up some sort of pennant banner if you are interested. Notice I even added custom cupcake toppers with the cake type (other flavors also available). Email me to order.

BALL PIT Birthday Invitation

I've actually thought of having a party for my little guy using this theme, so I may have to recycle this invitation for myself!

These invitations were designed for a party to be held at a place called "My Gym". Although we don't have any in my area, after looking at the website, I came to the conclusion that a ball pit theme would be appropriate, colorful & cute.

The colors of the balls & letters are customizable as is the age. Just let me know what you want your invitation to include.

Here are the matching "extras" available.