When it comes to baby shower invites, there is no shortage of adorableness. Simply take a peek at Minted and Tiny Prints, and you'll already be overwhelmed by the many sweet options. But if your run-of-the-mill, available-to-anyone baby shower invitation just won't do, the following 15 invitations are sure to provide some original inspiration. From invites introducing some superspecial shower Read more

It's raining, it's pouring, it's time to plan a baby shower! In a moment of baby-induced euphoria, you volunteered to throw your best friend/sister/coworker a baby shower — now what? Once the menu is decided and the invitations sent, there's the matter of games to consider. Baby showers traditionally bring together women from various parts of the expectant mama's life — from childhood friends Read more

One of my best friends is getting married, and I am a bridesmaid in her wedding. Thus, I have the wonderful pleasure of planning her bridal shower! It's going to be a simple, but elegant affair that reflects the bride's crafty, down-to-earth sensibility. Before I can even think about the menu and the decor, I must get the invites sent. I've created these purple and cream invites using a printer, Read more

Writing about ways to turn your photos into art, I stumbled upon Etsy seller Phunklab's Custom Lover's Portrait ($50), which got me investigating the cool custom couple portraits available out there. This isn't your typical, photography-esque artwork. My faves are the ones that have their own unique, sweet style. Seeing as this is wedding season, these artsy renderings could be used by Read more

While I love letterpress cards for holidays like Valentine's Day, Father's Day, and Easter; just saying hello cards; and thank you notes, I'd have to say letterpress wedding invites top my list. By now, you should know that I love Hello!Lucky's wide selection of paper pretties, but I thought I'd show you five other sources for finding your dream letterpress wedding invites. Source Read more

Feathers, ribbons, and rope, oh my! I'm loving all the creative ways invitation makers are thinking outside the cardstock with funky accents. The adorned wedding invites and save the dates can be antique-y, glam, or homespun, but they are anything but ho hum. If you're in need of some chic inspiration for your big day's pretty papers, look no further! Source Read more

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After selecting the location and date of your wedding, the next most important decision is the design of your invitation. The invite should clearly illustrate the mood, atmosphere, and overall theme of your wedding. Before deciding on a look for your wedding's invitation, be sure to browse plenty of invites to figure out what kind is right for you and your fiancé. To inspire you, I've rounded up Read more

Grab that frosting from a galaxy far, far away (or just sweet stuff from your local galaxy store) ready, as this Friday, Star Wars celebrates its 35th anniversary. It's the perfect excuse to invite friends over for a cupcake-filled viewing party to commemorate one of the greatest space films ever made. No need to be a cupcake master — most of these items require little to no effort. Let the Read more

Minted has been one of our favorite stops for party invitations and holiday cards for some time, but the company's new collection of limited-edition and customizable kids' art has us really flipping out. Minted sources the prints from artists around the world, and all are available in multiple colorways and sizes. Not only are they totally incredible and affordable (most start at $15 to $20), Read more