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Oliver’s Pirate Theme Birthday Party Invitations

I was completely obsessed with the idea of pirate treasure as a young child, so naturally I love the idea of a pirate-theme birthday party.  Designer Megan McKean created these fun pirate map-inspired invitations for a sixth birthday party – complete with an illustrated treasure map and burned edges sure to inspire a child’s imagination to run wild.  So fun!

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Megan: The client wanted an invitation for her son’s pirate themed 6th birthday. Incorporating ships, banners, and frames inspired by old maps, the illustration was digitally printed onto card. Each invitation was hand torn, stained, and the edges burned, to create a sense of excitement and adventure for the attendees. Dark gold envelopes and a nautical star seal were the finishing elements.

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Also created with the invitations were two custom illustrations, one for the birthday boy Oliver as a keepsake of his special day, and a Treasure Map for younger brother Isiah, so he wouldn’t feel left out amidst all of the birthday celebrations.

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Pirate Birthday Party Invitations by Megan McKean via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks so much Megan!

Photo Credits: Megan McKean

Peach + Turquoise Under the Sea Baby Shower Invitations

I’m bound to love a baby shower invitation that combines a painterly watercolor feel with beautiful hand lettering, but add in a sweet “Under the Sea” theme and illustrated mama and baby whales and I’m completely sold.  Event Designer Rachel of Woolston Grace Weddings worked with graphic designer Meghan Hopkins Sokorai to create these incredibly adorable invitations for the baby shower of Rachel’s business partner.  So sweet!

Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Rachel: When my business partner Jen Woolston of Woolston Grace Weddings got pregnant, planning her baby shower became a top priority. Set for a sunny day in June the invitations and decor were inspired by the shower’s destination, a beautiful waterfront home in Rumson, New Jersey. We enlisted the design expertise of Brooklyn graphic designer, Meghan Hopkins Sokorai. With the request for a whale theme and peach and turquoise color scheme, Meghan honored our ideas and ran with them. Her mama and baby whales became the faces of the shower.

Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper

The three piece invitations were printed on Long Island by Caro Printing Co. and packaged in white envelopes with custom designed address labels. Each shower guest was asked to complete their wishes for baby and greeted with a whale adorned straw. It truly was a whale of a good time!

 Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper Whale Theme Baby Shower Invitations by Meghan Hopkins Sokorai via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks so much Rachel!

Event Design: Woolston Grace Weddings
Invitation Design: Meghan Hopkins Sokorai
Invitation Printing: Caro Printing Co.

Photo Credits: Kate Connolly Photography

Sarah + Jonathan’s German-Inspired Wedding Invitations

I love wedding invitations that incorporate texture in addition to color and pattern, which is definitely the case in Sarah and Jonathan’s wedding invitations by Jami of Imaj Design.  The invitation suite was inspired by the bride and groom’s travel to Germany, with a beautiful patterned envelope liner based on the pattern of a traditional German folk style dress.  So pretty!

German-Inspired Wedding Invitations by Imaj Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper

From Jami: The bride and groom had a color palette of green, purple and off-white. They wanted something that felt like Texas, but with a hint of German flare. This couple travels quite a bit to Germany. As I sat with the mother of the bride, she showed me a really fun photo of the groom in lederhosen and the bride in a traditional German folk style dress on one of their trips. I was immediately inspired by the pattern on her dress and created a signature pattern that was used as a liner, backer on the invitation and incorporated into the wedding program.

German-Inspired Wedding Invitations by Imaj Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper

For the invitation suite, we wanted to pull-in a natural element while also maintaining a degree of sophistication. I chose to use a fantastic light brown paper with natural grooves and texture for the main invitation and an off-white Italian paper with its own impressive texture for the accommodations and rsvp cards.

German-Inspired Wedding Invitations by Imaj Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper

The entire suite was letterpress printed in their signature green color and tied-up with off-white double-scalloped lace. As for the typography, I used a wonderful mixture of serif and script (our friend Debi Sementelli’s Belluccia font for the script). Each envelope was addressed with green calligraphy by our friend Nicole Black with The Left-Handed Calligrapher.

German-Inspired Wedding Invitations by Imaj Design via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Thanks so much Jami!

Design: Imaj Design

Envelope Calligraphy: Nicole Black of The Left-Handed Calligrapher

Check out the Designer Rolodex for more tal­ented wed­ding invi­ta­tion design­ers and the real invi­ta­tions gallery for more wedding invitation ideas!

Photo Credits: Imaj Design

4 Year Blog Anniversary + Giveaway! Wedding Invitations from 42 Pressed

This giveaway is now closed – thank you to all who entered!

It’s hard to believe that it has already been four years since I started Oh So Beautiful Paper – half on a whim and half at the urging of an intuitive husband who knew I needed a creative outlet beyond redecorating our apartment every six months.  I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share beautiful paper with all of you every day and for the amazing friendships and relationships that I’ve developed over the last four years, from fellow bloggers to readers to amazingly talented designers and stationers.  So today we’re celebrating with a fantastic giveaway!

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Jackie from 42 Pressed is offering a lucky reader the chance to win letterpress wedding invitations from their collection!  The winner will receive 100 2-color letterpress wedding invitations, along with coordinating rsvp cards and envelopes.  Jackie also has a little treat for anyone who enters the giveaway that we’ll announce a bit later in the week, so make sure you read below for details on how to enter!

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (3)

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (4)

So here’s how to enter:  Head over to 42 Pressed to browse their wedding invitation collection.  Choose your favorite design, then come back here and leave a comment with a brief explanation of how that invitation fits into your wedding vision.  You can also tweet about the giveaway or post a link to your Facebook page for an additional entry – just make sure you leave a separate comment with a link to your tweet or Facebook post!

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (6)

Wedding Invitations by 42 Pressed via Oh So Beautiful Paper (7)

A winner will be selected randomly, and you’ll have until 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, September 13 to enter the giveaway.  Bonne chance!

Photo Credits: 42 Pressed