Paper Source : inspiring

This weekend I ventured over to Paper Source in Minneapolis. I needed to pick up some envelopes for a client and get some sample swatches of paper colors. It is always so inspiring to walk into that store. They had their Easter products displayed right inside the door, reminding me that that holiday is indeed this weekend already! Spring has come up fast!

I was in heaven walking among all that gorgeous paper there :) viewing things online just isn't the same as actually seeing the colors and textures in person. I had to restrain myself from snatching up one each of all of their in house stock.

My husband joined me on the excursion and this pregnant couple couldn't help but look at the cute kids and baby products they have there. My favorite was Edmundo the Elephant he was so soft and squishy.

Of course Jason gravitated towards Gulp the monster puppet. Watch out little Baby Brennan!

Hope everyone had an enjoyable/relaxing weekend! Good start to another week filled with fun invitation creations!

~Erin
www.erinriescreativity.com

Lil Jade's 1st Birthday Invitations

Today I am working on designing some invitations for the cutest little 'almost 1 year old'! The request was something colorful and fun but not necessarily baby themed. On the reverse side of the invite it will list the details for the 'parenthood' party that will be going on congruently as the 1st birthday party! What a great idea!

So here is the color palette

and the pattern.... party like but not baby like:)

I found this amazing twine on Etsy that I could resist. I think it will go perfect to wrap around the invite and can be used for other elements at the party as well!

Bet you can't wait to see the final product! I will post them after all the guests receive theirs in the mail so as to not ruin the surprise. I was also creatively thinking the above pattern would make great paper to make these fun party decorations out of...... hmmm like that idea Kelly?? :)

back to designing....
Happy Friday everyone!
~erin
www.erinriescreativity.com