Little Man Bow Tie-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

Baby shower invitations and birthday party invitations are such a wonderful opportunity to let loose and have some creative fun, from design to packaging.  Melissa and Amy from Atheneum Creative created these adorable invitations for a “Little Man” theme baby shower, incorporating mini bow ties into each invitation along with a few playful details for the day of the shower.  So cute!

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (13)

From Melissa + Amy: We were asked to create the invitations for a ‘Little Man’ theme baby shower.  Whenever possible, we love to bring a level of interaction to any invitation – and what better way to do that than ask each guest don a bow tie for the party?

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Each invitation contained a bow tie in a different pattern and was packaged in a box with wood chips and a custom label.

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (11)

Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

We also created day of signage: a welcome sign reminding everyone to don their bow tie, a well wishes form/sign for the little man, food signs, and favors. For the day-of materials, we kept to the theme of little man by adding in some fun mustaches.

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Little Man Baby Shower Invitations and Details by Atheneum Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

So cool!  Thanks Melissa + Amy!

Photo Credits: Chelsea Davis Photography

{happy weekend!}

Happy Friday everyone!  It’s really starting to feel like summer here in DC – which kind of freaks me out when I think about everything that I need to get done between now and the baby’s arrival in early October.  We passed the halfway mark a couple of weeks ago, and all of a sudden time seems to be moving so much faster – eek!  Off I go to tackle the next item on my to do list.  But in the meantime…

Pretty new nautical prints by Scout’s Honor Co.

…a few links for your weekend!

This week on Oh So Beautiful Paper:

As usual, we have a fun cocktail coming up for you this afternoon, so check back a bit later for the recipe!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here on Monday!  xoxo

Circus Sideshow-Inspired Baby Shower Invitations

I definitely have babies on the brain these days, and it’s always nice to see parents do something a little unusual and fun for their baby-related stationery, from shower invitations to birth announcements.  We’ve seen plenty of circus-inspired baby shower invitations, but I love this non-traditional interpretation from designer Tommy Perez for his own baby shower invitations – sideshow babies!

Circus Sideshow Baby Shower Invitations by Tommy Perez via Oh So Beautiful Paper (15)

From Tommy: To celebrate our little Zoë’s arrival, my wife and I decided to have a circus-themed baby shower – Zoë’s Magnificent Baby Bash.  The invitations were designed with a scratch-off detail, giving the invitee a chance at winning a fun prize!  The invitations were digitally printed on French Poptone “Whip Cream” 65 lb cover weight paper.

Circus Sideshow Baby Shower Invitations by Tommy Perez via Oh So Beautiful Paper (5)

Circus Sideshow Baby Shower Invitations by Tommy Perez via Oh So Beautiful Paper (1)

To break away from traditional baby shower paraphernalia, I created a set of “Sideshow Babies” print inspired by a circus sideshow.  The set of four prints included the World’s Strongest Baby, Two-Headed Baby, Amazing Bearded Baby, and Snake Charming Baby.  Each print was a four color silkscreen on French Poptone “Whip Cream” 100 lb cover weight pape.  We even made a “Ringmaster” onesie for Zoë to wear after she is born!

Circus Sideshow Baby Shower Invitations by Tommy Perez via Oh So Beautiful Paper (11)

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Circus Sideshow Baby Shower Invitations by Tommy Perez via Oh So Beautiful Paper (10)

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For one of the shower activities I created a “Build Your Own Elephant” paper craft project.

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So great!  You can see tons more photos on Tommy’s flickr page and even download the build-your-own-elephant template over on Tommy’s website right here!  Thanks Tommy!

Photo Credits: Tommy Perez

Stationery Snow Sneak Peek: Moglea + Happy Cactus

Our next Stationery Show sneak peek comes from two companies making their debut at this year’s show – so exciting!  Meg from Moglea created these awesome baby shower invitations that I featured a couple of months ago, and this weekend she’ll be exhibiting as part of the Ladies of Letterpress booth (2274-2280)!  The Moglea collection includes beautiful hand lettering and patterns inspired by the prairie landscape near her home, all letterpress printed in bright colors on super-thick paper.  I’m particularly excited about Meg’s new letter-writing stationery sets – so fun!

Moglea

Brannon from Happy Cactus Designs is known for bright and colorful stationery designs; you might remember these floral patterned note cards that I featured last year.  For her Stationery Show debut (Booth 2143), she’ll be debuting more than 70 new greeting card and note card designs.  I can’t wait to see!

 

 

Happy Cactus Designs

So exciting – thanks ladies!

Photo Credits: Moglea and Happy Cactus Designs

Black + White Stripe Birth Announcements for Baby Felix

I’ve always had special affection for fun and creative baby announcements, but of course these days I’m paying extra special close attention to baby-related stationery.  I was thrilled when my friend Claudia from Fig. 2 Design Studio sent over the announcements that she created for her new baby nephew!  Claudia is known for her love of super bright colors and patterns, and for these announcements she went with graphic black and white stripes paired with bright blue neon accents.  I love the playful yet masculine design – perfect for a baby boy!

From Claudia:  I designed this baby announcement for my nephew Felix.  Inspiration came partly from the baby shower invitations I designed earlier, where we used a chevron pattern.  My sister and  brother-in-law like graphic patterns, however, I decided to go with stripes to vary things and not make it too matchy-matchy.  I’ve been feeling black and white patterns a lot lately and was dying to try neon blue ink!

 

I’ve also had a thing for arrows recently and I thought using arrowheads was friendly enough for a baby announcement, while still having that masculine feel.  I was so touched when my good friend and super talented calligrapher Michele of Meant To Be Calligraphy offered to do his name as a gift to my sister!  It was the sweetest touch and now little Felix has lovely letterpress printed personal stationery.

So awesome!  Thanks Claudia!

Design: Fig. 2 Design Studio

Calligraphy: Meant To Be Calligraphy

Styling: My Simple Details

Fig. 2 Design Studio is a member of the Designer Rolodex – you can see more of Claudia’s fabulous work right here!

Photo Credits: Mary Kate McKenna