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during the mad rush of the holidays, when my little elf was here helping in the workshop, she scanned through some of the latest designs to get some ideas for her own cards. as she was perusing, she holds up a shower invitation and asks - do you know these people? since the party was in texas, and she is from texas, i didn't think anything of it, and said - no, do you?
this flustered her a bit, and she asked again - no, really, do you know these people? to which I replied - no, I don't, do you? she looked at me, rolled her eyes and SCREAMED - THIS IS THE BACHELOR!! and, i admit, when i got the picture for the back, i thought - that is a mighty fine couple, and wowza - great engagement pictures!
i stopped watching that show like 10 years ago, when the firestone dude was on it, so i don't know anything about it these days. so, no, no - i do not know these people. but, i guess i should have!
word on the street is they're goin' to the chapel tomorrow (my invite must've gotten lost in the mail), so how 'bout we check out the shower invite?
the hostess found my design on pinterest, and we changed the colors up a bit, and added a few more pun-ny travel info tidbits. i guess this makes me almost famous, huh?? nahhhhhh
i thought it'd be fun to showcase a few ways you can make your party special with different fun add ons. i know you've seen a few in the past, but some of the favor ideas here are super clever.
baby shower cupcake toppers
rehearsal dinner placecards, with the dinner choice noted with a little graphic fish, cow, or chicken
wine party place cards (wish she'd come take my pictures!)
birthday banners
and thank you cards aplenty
but, how about water bottle labels?
or gatorade (sk8rade) bottle labels? cute, or what?! check out the party invites.
remember our travel theme bridal shower? well, the favors there were luggage tags! the girls filled them out, and then they were laminated for them before they left. creee-ay-tive!
these favors go with the cupcake toppers above - so clever - tictacs to match the party theme!
and our little tiger from last week gave his friends "party animals" (animal crackers)
i'm sure you're just as clever, right? take a little look see around the ol' blog for some more inspiration. if you can dream it...
day dos - i'm thankful for mr man
since it's mr man's birfday, is it not perfectly fitting that i be grateful for him today? why, yes, i think it is!
now, if you know mr man, you know he is the kindest, most open-minded, happiest man you might ever encounter. and, boy, does he love his football. it might border on obsession. he maybe might love it more than me. harumph. i try not to get a complex.
on this, his b-day, we're headed to the city of angels to - guess what? - watch football. back-to-back games, might i add. you're shinin' up my wife o' the year plaque, aren't you?! i know - i'm a saint.
wait, that is so not true. if you had any idea what dude has to put up with from me, you'd be thinking 'serves the chick right she has'ta feign interest in game after game'. seriously. i can whip out the crazy.
in celebration, here are 36 things about mr man i'm grateful for:
- his patience
- his giant heart
- his loyalty
- his silly jokes
- how much he loves me
- his friendship
- his hand in mine
- he's my biggest fan
- his support
- he'd do anything for me
- his compassion
- he makes me feel good about myself
- he takes care of me
- he loves me just the way i am
- he always kisses me goodnight...and goodbye...and hello)
- his passion
- his laugh
- he listens when i talk
- he likes my cookin'
- his blue/grey/green eyes
- his big bear hugs
- he lets me steal the covers
- he indulges my crazy
- his trip planning skills
- he asked me to be his wife
- he keeps me warm when it's cold outside
- he takes me to church
- his witty conversation
- he rubs my feet...if i say please
- he can fix anything
- his good-nature
- his kindness to my family
- he's way cute, maybe even a hottie
- he doesn't care about 'the joneses'
- hearing 'how was your day' every evening
- he lets me put my cold feet on him
and, the list goes on and on and on. i love that man with every ounce of my being, and i pray each and every one of you feels love like this at least once in your life.
happy birthday, loverboy. i'm excited to see what the next 36 years have in store for us. i love you more than one tiny blog post could ever portray. thank you for showing me what unconditional love is.
i know you, my 3 readers, are so distraught when you come here daily and there's no new post. wait, what? is this thing on? anybody out there? well, hopefully there are at least 3 of you checkin' this space out, because today we're showering the brides.
when it comes to bridal showers, there's usually some kind of cutesy theme, and my clients did not disappoint. let's start with the wine and cheese variety. these were printed on kraft paper, tucked in kraft envelopes, and show how even one color can make a majorly bold statement!
this bride is so well-traveled, it was a no-brainer the shower would be travel themed. i went with an airmail feel, tying in her wedding colors. the shower fun included laminated luggage tags, and we adorned table signs with images the bride-to-be took on her travels. i'll show ya when i get the pictures!
hello, clever idea!! my client wanted a recipe card that invitees could bring to the shower, and what better way to do that than with perforation? the size made them perfect 3.5x5 recipe cards, and i think they're super cute! we also did wraparound envelope labels in the wedding colors to match the invites.
part engagement fiesta, part couples shower, these way fun invites continue my love affair. these colors (with wedding color, mustard, at the forefront) just pop off the linen paper.
