Merry Christmas! Don't worry - I've written and scheduled this blog post ahead of time and am spending the holiday with my family. I hope that you are doing the same, and check this blog post only later, after you are stuffed full of delicious food and holiday happiness. ;)
Because Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, I almost had no choice but to pick this sample to showcase: "Holly Holiday." And no, this is not meant to be a reference to the character on Glee. She spells her last name with two L's. The name refers to the holly-patterned scrapbook paper that I used to line the left flap and right pocket of this crimson red metallic Cascade pocketfold envelope.
This invitation duo is for a Christmas wedding, but the design could easily be adapted for any other non-nuptial holiday party. Like I usually try to do when I use scrapbook paper, I scanned the holly paper in to my computer to incorporate into the actual design of the stationery, to help tie the envelope and stationery together. The image printed on the invitation and reply card is a little less saturated than the bright reds and greens of the actual scrapbook paper, and this adds a little variation to the set.
The envelope is definitely the star of this design. Though it doesn't look very shiny in the above photographs, the image below captures the shine of the metallic red envelope better. For any kind of event that takes place on or near a holiday known for sparkle (like Christmas), metallic envelopes are practically a must. Plus, they look instantly formal, adding a bit of class to the invitation set. Pairing the metallic envelope with the saturated greens and reds of the holly-patterned paper makes the envelope stand out even more.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Next week's Sunday Sample Spotlight: An optimistically colorful polka-dot design perfect for welcoming in the new year!
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Shameless Plug Time: Love this invitation (or others featured on this blog)? Want something similar (or something completely custom) designed for your event? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf (coming soon!), or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
Because Christmas fell on a Sunday this year, I almost had no choice but to pick this sample to showcase: "Holly Holiday." And no, this is not meant to be a reference to the character on Glee. She spells her last name with two L's. The name refers to the holly-patterned scrapbook paper that I used to line the left flap and right pocket of this crimson red metallic Cascade pocketfold envelope.
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| "Holly Holiday" - Invitation duo (invite & reply card) |
This invitation duo is for a Christmas wedding, but the design could easily be adapted for any other non-nuptial holiday party. Like I usually try to do when I use scrapbook paper, I scanned the holly paper in to my computer to incorporate into the actual design of the stationery, to help tie the envelope and stationery together. The image printed on the invitation and reply card is a little less saturated than the bright reds and greens of the actual scrapbook paper, and this adds a little variation to the set.
The envelope is definitely the star of this design. Though it doesn't look very shiny in the above photographs, the image below captures the shine of the metallic red envelope better. For any kind of event that takes place on or near a holiday known for sparkle (like Christmas), metallic envelopes are practically a must. Plus, they look instantly formal, adding a bit of class to the invitation set. Pairing the metallic envelope with the saturated greens and reds of the holly-patterned paper makes the envelope stand out even more.
Happy Holidays everyone!
Next week's Sunday Sample Spotlight: An optimistically colorful polka-dot design perfect for welcoming in the new year!
Click here to view all Sunday Sample Spotlight posts.
"Like" Invites by Andrea on Facebook!
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Shameless Plug Time: Love this invitation (or others featured on this blog)? Want something similar (or something completely custom) designed for your event? Visit Invites by Andrea to view more samples, download a catalogue pdf (coming soon!), or fill out a design request form. Or shoot me an email to ask me your questions or learn more information.
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