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Fruits of the Season Fall & Holiday Invitations

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

The Fruits of the Season Invitation features a border of pine cones, applies, grapes and beautiful leaves trimmed in gold foil accents on a black background. This invitation is perfect for a Fall or Christmas event for business, family or friends.

 

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The Joy of Holiday Invitations or the Bah Humbug of it All

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Red Poinsettias Holiday Invitations

Red Poinsettias Holiday Invitations

We know there is 18 days until Halloween and already you’re being bombarded with Christmas stuff. We also know:

  • There’s 73 days until Christmas, (Yikes!)
  • Less 21 days for the first Saturday in December – the 4th
  • Less 7 days, the minimum amount of time you should give for RSVP before your party date
  • Less 7 days, give or take, to order and get your holiday invitations delivered
  • Less 3 days average time it takes hosts to get invitations in the mail

…you’re running out of time!

And then, there’s your guests to consider. They have holiday invitations for his work, her work, their kids, their “other” friends, professional organizations they belong to, New Year’s Eve, and you probably have those same commitments too. December calendars fill up at warp speed.

How is your party going to grab your guests’ attention? By sending them a custom printed party invitation. If your social circle is a partying group, don’t make the mistake of skimping on an invitation. Your party invitation needs make guests say, “We’re going to this party!” Custom printed invitations can be the difference between a packed party or a dismal, embarrassing “is anyone coming?” turnout.

When guests pull out their calendars, you want your custom printed invitation on the top of the pile. A casual invitation by phone call is too informal and often slips their minds if their calendar is not in front of them at the moment you call. It’s also ineffective for conveying the tone of your party like a custom printed invitation. A letter sheet folded into a “bill-size” envelope that reads like a laundry list of boring details won’t make it to the top of the pile in the bid for a coveted party date. An emailed invitation, provided guests remember to print it, loses it’s appeal quickly when it’s printed on plain white copy paper and lost in the pile of other papers on your desk.

While we can’t clean your house or do your shopping for the party, we can get perfect holiday party invitations in your hands quickly and efficiently.

Impress your guests with the best! Shop our Holiday Party Invitations now. Look for the “Exclusive” label for invitations you won’t see anywhere else.

Masquerade Ball & Halloween Costume Party Tips & Invitations

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Dance Crowd Halloween Party InvitationCostume parties and masquerade balls have been around for centuries and they are still popular themes today for Halloween, Mardi Gras and birthday celebrations. A “Costumes Required” Halloween party will mean any costume is appropriate and lots of “Halloween” costumes – scary creatures, vampires, ghouls, and such will arrive at your party.

If you have something more sophisticated in mind such as a “Masquerade Ball”, you will need to be very specific on your invitation as to what costumes are the theme of the evening with descriptions such as “Medieval Times Costumes” or “Roaring 1920’s Attire Required.”  Whatever you envision for your party, make sure you are specific or you may be surprised at “what” shows up at your door.

When a theme party sets the tone for the evening, guests often will go to a great deal of effort on their costumes and prizes are enjoyed and appreciated and don’t have to be expensive. You can give prizes for “Overall Best Costume”, “Best Mystery Costume” to the guest no one could tell who they were, “Most Outrageous”, “Best Period Costume”, or anything that fits your party’s theme.

If you’re having a “Ball”, dancing will be a part of the evening. You can provide the music or even have a karaoke contest. If something more elaborate is called for, wandering entertainers, magicians and fortune tellers would be great attractions.  Be sure to have a few masks and capes on hand for guests that insist on showing up out of costume.

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Fanciful Holly and Berries Holiday Invitation

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

A spring of holly and berries sits on a red swirl and is highlighted by a background of white holly leaves on gold. The Fanciful Holly and Berries Holiday Invitation is perfect for any holiday or Christmas party invitation.

Fanciful Holly and Berries Holiday Invitation

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Cute Haunted House Halloween Invitation & Halloween Safety Tips

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Halloween House & Candy Corn Border

Halloween House & Candy Corn Border

Trick or Treating, like Halloween, can be traced back to All Souls Day, a long time ago.  The poor people would go out at night to people’s homes begging and the people would give them treats called soul cakes. Times changed and the children became the beggars.  As they went to different houses, they would be given fruit, bread, and maybe money. 

When the custom came to America, children would be given candy as it was also tradition that if a child was not given something, the child would play a trick on them, such as egging their house. 

With the traditional door to door trick or treating not being as safe as it once was, why not send your child’s friends a halloween invitation to gather at your home for candy, games, fun and a costume contest.

If you do send your little goblins out trick or treating, here are a few safety tips to follow:

 Tips for Children:

  • Follow the road rules, cross only at corners
  • If there are parked cars, do not cross between them
  • Walk the opposite direction that the traffic is going
  • Never wear your mask when you cross the street, always take it off
  • Always watch out for cars that may be backing out or turning around
  • NEVER go to or into someone’s house you don’t know

Tips for Adults:

  • Know where your child will be going and the route they are taking 
  • Make sure that there is an adult with the children
  • Know if your child will be going to other activities
  • Have a curfew set for your child to be home
  • Tell your child that there is a difference between tricking and vandalizing
  • Tell your child to not eat their candy before you inspect it

Costume Rules:

  • Make sure that the costume is not flammable
  • Make sure that the costume is brightly colored or if it is dark, iron on some reflective strips so they can be seen by street lights and car lights, and carry a flashlight
  • Do not include high heeled shoes or long costumes that the child may trip over

For family fun for everyone, Mom and Dad should catch the spirit of the holiday and dress up too!

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Champagne and Snowflakes Holiday Invitations

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

A bubbling champagne glass sits on a gold background filled with white snowflakes. The Champagne on Gold Snowflakes Invitation is perfect for a winter celebration, a Christmas invitation, corporate holiday invitation, New Year’s Eve invitation, wedding event invitation and more.

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Rhinestone Silver Ornaments Holiday Invitations

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Rhinestone Silver Ornaments Holiday Invitations are perfect for a holiday party invitation, Christmas party invitation, office holiday party, business holiday event invitation and more.

Rhinestone Silver Ornaments Holiday Invitations

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When is Crab Season? Great Crab Dinner Party Invitations

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Red Crab on the Shore Invitation

Red Crab on the Shore Invitation

No matter the occasion, a birthday, an anniversary party, or a rehearsal dinner, seafood is a favorite theme for a dinner party.  When is crab season and what kind of crab should you select?

It is said that Maryland produces the finest crab meat from the famous blue crab. The peak of the season runs from July through November. The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus), has a rich, sweet and succulent flavor.  In Maryland, crab meat must be steamed rather than boiled which results in better tasting crab meat with a longer shelf life and because it contains less water weight, the consumer gets more crab per pound.

There are three types of Alaskan King Crab – Red (most sought out and know for its sweet meat), Golden (smaller and more abundant, and Blue (tends to have large claws.)

Dungeness crab season opens in November.  Dungeness crabs are particularly prized for their sweet, firm, succulent meat and often served with sourdough French bread and a bottle of Chardonnay wine in San Francisco.

So whatever your occasion, send a terrific seafood theme invitation then join friends and family in enjoying a fabulous seafood dinner.

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80 Great Couples Halloween Costume Ideas & Invitations

Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Goth Couple Halloween Costume Party Invitations

Goth Couple Halloween Costume Party Invitations

What will you be this Halloween?  If you’ve been invited to a Halloween Party or have decided to host your own, have you given any thought to your costumes?

Here are 80 ideas for Couples Halloween Costumes:

  • Sexy Vampire and Vampira
  • Lady Gaga and Elton John
  • Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
  • Batman and Catwoman
  • Avatar Neytiri and Jake Sully
  • Cinderella and Prince Charming
  • Sexy Nurse and Charming Doctor
  • Adam and Eve
  • Mermaid and Ship’s Captain
  • Frankenstein and his Bride
  • Tarzan and Jane
  • Buzz Lightyear and Jessie
  • Mickey and Minnie Mouse
  • Sexy Cop and Villain
  • Cheerleader and Football Player
  • Cowboy and Cowgirl
  • Little Bo Peep and Her Sheep
  • Carol and Mike Brady (Brady Bunch)
  • Tinkerbell and Peter Pan
  • Jack Skellington and Sassy Sally
  • Cowboy Gunslinger and Barmaid
  • Sailor and Sexy Sailing Partner
  • Barbie and Ken
  • Hooter Girl and Sleazy Customer
  • Aladdin and his Genie
  • Sexy Caddie and Golf Pro
  • Sonny and Cher
  • Farmer and Sexy Farm Girl
  • Romeo and Julie
  • Marc Anthony and Cleopatra
  • Prisoner and Warden
  • Flight Attendant and Pilot
  • Doctor and Nurse
  • Pirate and his Vixen Pirate Wench
  • French Maid and Butler or Man of the House
  • Sexy Teacher and Student
  • Old Professor and Sexy Schoolgirl
  • Dance Hall Girl and Manager
  • Race Car Driver and Sexy Groupie
  • King and Queen of Hearts
  • Sexy Secretary and Boss
  • Toga King and Queen
  • Roaring ’20s Flapper and Tuxedo’d Gentleman
  • Greaser and his Gal
  • Sexy Angel and Devil
  • Bonnie and Clyde
  • Disco Fever Couple
  • Circus Ringmaster and Sexy Lion
  • Flower Power Hippies
  • Playboy Bunnie & Hef
  • Magician and Sexy Assistant
  • Rickie & Lucy
  • Count Dracula and Countess
  • Bavarian Barmaid and Beer Drinker
  • Sexy Popstar and Manager
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Devil and his sexy Cohort
  • Marge and Homer Simpson
  • Zombie Prom King and Queen
  • Fred and Wilma Flinstone
  • Austin Powers and Foxy Cleopatra
  • Sheriff and Sexy Jailbird
  • Cruise Ship Director and Passenger
  • Graveyard Skeleton Bride and Groom
  • Caveman and Cavewoman
  • Santa and his Sexy Elf/Wife
  • Harem Prince and Princess
  • Robin Hood and Maid Marian
  • Popeye and Olive Oyl
  • Sailor and Deckhand Diva
  • Hollywood Starlet and Director
  • Flinstones Bamm Bamm and Pebbles
  • Elvis and Pricilla
  • GI Joe and Jane
  • Pharaoh King and Queen
  • Galdiator and Gladiatrix
  • Viking Warrier and Viking Princess
  • Indian Chief and Indian Maiden
  • Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland
  • Senor and Sexy Senorita
  • Batman and Sexy Girl Robin

Now that you’ve been inspired on how to dress, it’s time to order Halloween Party Invitations your guests will love!

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Kids Halloween Birthday Party Invitations & Ideas

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

If you or your child is lucky enough to have a birthday around Halloween, you have another theme to choose from when planning a birthday party. 

Dance in the Moonlight Halloween Invitations

Dance in the Moonlight Halloween Invitations

Kids love to dress up in their Halloween costumes and getting to wear them more than once is a real treat. 

Choose your favorite Halloween invitation and be sure to send it with enough time so guests can plan to attend. 

You can make your home a Haunted House for Halloween and serve creepy foods and drinks. You might also want to have some food that kids recognize and will actually eat if your party is around the lunch or dinner hour. 

If the birthday party is actually on Halloween, you can plan to have some parents stay and trick or treat your neighborhood as a group before the party starts. 

Goodie bags with spiders and Halloween trinkets, and even more candy, will delight guests. 

Be sure to be prepared to take lots of photos and video the event so you can enjoy the replay without the chaos.

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