{happy weekend}

Hi everyone!  I’m heading out a bit early to get a head start on some projects I’m working on for next week, including a super-fun collaboration that I can’t wait to tell you all about.  I’ve been noticing, as the days get shorter and shorter, I find myself trying to squeeze out every last drop of sunlight possible, making the weekends more and more precious.  Is the same thing happening for you?  Well, in the meantime…

Here are a few things that I’ve enjoyed this week:

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend – I’ll see you all back here next week!

{image credits: samantha lamb and katherine elizabeth}

Sweet Baby Blue Baby Announcements

Rachelle from Wiley Valentine sent over these sweet little birth announcements that she recently designed for photographer Braedon Flynn – I'm warning you now to brace yourself for some serious cuteness:

Wiley-valentine-baby-announcements

Wiley-valentine-baby-announcements3

Wiley-valentine-baby-announcements2

Wiley-valentine-baby-announcements4

Wiley-valentine-baby-announcements5

The typography details on the envelope and sweet blue ribbon are beautiful additional touches to an already lovely birth announcement — and I guess having such an adorable subject doesn't exactly hurt either.  Thanks so much Rachelle!

{image credits: Wiley Valentine — with the baby photo by the proud papa, of course}

Carnival-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

Rachel from Jolie Jolie shared these carnival-themed invitations that she received for a friend's upcoming baby shower, and  I just can't get over the little admission ticket rsvp card (or any other part of the design for that matter):

Ticket-Baby-Shower-Invitations
The invitations were designed by Traci of 45wall design for the baby shower of Wendy from dozi design, and I just love the mix of bold red graphics, vintage-inspired typography, and circus details.  Here are a few additional photos:
Carnival-inspired-invitation
So cute!  Check out more details over at Jolie Jolie and 45wall.
{image credits: Jolie Jolie and 45 wall design}

More Blog Anniversary Celebrations – Milkmaid Press!

I have another blog anniversary offer to share with you – this time from Milkmaid Press!

Milkmaid-press-cerulean

Kristen from Milkmaid Press has generously offered OSBP readers 15% off any Milkmaid Press order from now until September 30th!  Awesome!  Check out the Milkmaid Press collection, including wedding, baby, and holiday designs, right here - I'm particularly fond of the je t'aime, migration, and carnival wedding invitation designs.  Thanks Kristen!

{photo credits: Milkmaid Press}

Circus-Inspired Baby Announcements

Rachelle from Wiley Valentine recently sent over these custom baby announcements inspired by a popcorn bag from Trader Joe's — and not only are they ridiculously adorable, but I love how they show that great design can be inspired from even the most ordinary of objects.  

Here's the original popcorn bag design inspiration:  

Popcorn-bag
…and here's the baby announcement:
Wiley-Valentine-striped-baby-announcement4
Wiley-Valentine-striped-baby-announcement5
Wiley-Valentine-striped-baby-announcement6
Wiley-Valentine-striped-baby-announcement
Wiley-Valentine-striped-baby-announcement3
I absolutely adore the pink stripes and circus-inspired details.  The ladies at Wiley Valentine liked the result so much, they've added it to their permanent portfolio — available for both baby announcements and wedding invitations.  This design reminds me of Adam and Hallie's carnival-inspired wedding, don't you think?
{photos via Wiley Valentine – thanks Rachelle!}