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Jan11Fabric Pocket Birth Announcements for Baby Elizabeth

It’s a baby-filled day on OSBP today!  But this time, it’s fun and modern birth announcements from designer Kate Holgate for her niece Elizabeth.  Kate was inspired by vintage type and story books – and I love that Kate chose a deep red as an alternative to traditional pink for a baby girl.  She even sewed fabric pockets to hold the announcement and a photo!  Just beautiful.

From Kate: I created baby announcements for my niece, who was born at the end of August in Geneva, Switzerland.  I asked my sister if I could design Elizabeth’s birth announcements as a gift to mark this joyous occasion.  The baby’s room is decorated using a Peter Rabbit theme, so I designed an announcement inspired by old story book motifs and vintage type.  I chose a deep coral color as an alternative to the traditional “pink” signifying a girl.

The design is letterpress printed on Crane Lettra 300 gsm (soft white) by Ladybug Press in Boise, Idaho.  I stitched fabric pockets to contain the announcements and Elizabeth’s photo.  I can only hope that my niece will someday feel the warmth and love expressed through these announcements.  I couldn’t be happier to welcome Elizabeth to our family!

Thanks Kate!

Design: Kate Holgate

Letterpress Printing: Ladybug Press

Photo Credits: Kate Holgate

1. Angela Stewart says:

   January 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM

   Great job on the design Kate I love the use of pattern with the typography, what a lucky little girl Elizabeth is. It was a pleasure to work with you on these! They are even more beautiful in person!

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2. Holly says:

   January 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM

   I did not know YOU did these!! I just loved them and thought “wow they really gave neat cards in Switzerland!” great job Kate.

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   • Holly says:

     January 11, 2012 at 5:44 PM

     *have

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3. Tanya Roberts says:

   January 11, 2012 at 5:02 PM

   Love the look and layout of these unique looking cards!

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4. Judy
   Twitter: cuteanduseful
   says:

   January 11, 2012 at 12:34 PM

   Those are truly lovely. I also really like the color! I couldn’t help but do a double take when I saw the baby’s name is Elizabeth Taylor!

   cuteanduseful.com

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5. lisa says:

   January 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

   love this announcement! gorgeous in one color too.

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6. Anneke
   Twitter: AnnekeShort
   says:

   January 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM

   This is so beautiful, I love that she used this coral colour instead of just plain old predictable pink.

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