Sweet Summer Party Idea - A Watermelon Birthday

I just love the idea of having a watermelon themed birthday party. Not only is it unique, but the mix of pinks and greens is super cute! Here are some ideas to make your summer party extra fun! You could go with a unique watermelon cake and add a scoop of ice cream to stay cool on a hot summer day or you could carve a watermelon into cute and creative shapes and fill with assorted fruits. I created cupcake toppers for this invitation set, but they can also be attached to tooth picks and used in watermelon and fruit wedges as an alternative to cupcakes. Instead of soft drinks, serve watermelon coolers, smoothies or kool-aid and add a little mint leaf to the top. I would definitely recommend taking this party outdoors and having a picnic party, with gingham table clothes and spread blankets on the ground for the kids. Of course there are hundreds of adorable watermelon dresses and bows available for the birthday girl. I had a difficult time picking just one to feature in this collage. 

Ready to start planning a Watermelon party for your birthday girl? 
Here are the links to the items pictured above: 
Watermelon Invitations, Banner and Cupcake Toppers: Tiger Lily Invitations  
Watermelon Cake: Wendy Moore 
Watermelon Dress: Wee Whimsy Couture 
Watermelon Carving Ideas and Recipes: National Watermelon Promotion Board  Watermelon Hairbow: XtraOrdinary Bows and Accessories

Destination Wedding

I'm sitting here in my office, dreaming of sitting in the warm, summer sun with my feet in the sand and the waves splashing in the distance. So what better time than now to post about beach destination wedding invitations!! From palm trees to flip flops to starfish, all kinds of beach invitations are available. 

Start off with a fun save the date:

Then choose an elegant and subtle invitation like these:

Or go a little more casual and colorful with invitations like these:

Palm tree cake toppers, fan programs and flip flop bachelorette party invitations add a little more fun to your destination events.

Of course you don't have to go with a beach theme even though your wedding is by the sea. You can make it as elegant or casual as you want. I can help you find just the right invitation and accessories for your destination event. Just give me a call (706-949-0088) to set up an appointment if you are in the Northeast Georgia area or email me (tigerlilyinvitations@gmail.com) if you are not.

Spring Florals

Spring is here and the new Vintage Botanical invitations have just sprouted at Tiger Lily Invitations! Just in time for summer weddings, the Vintage Botanical collection is the perfect choice for outdoor weddings and events. Each design in the Vintage Botanical collection features a floral print mixed with beautiful type styles. Best of all, these designs come with choices! They are printed on your choice of luxurious cotton cardstock, plain, matte cardstock, shimmer cardstock or 80lb cardstock. Ink and design colors and type styles can also be customized to match your event. Of course, matching programs, place cards, menus, favor tags, thank you notes and more are all available. View pricing, order samples and more online at www.tigerlilyinvitations.etsy.com or contact me at tigerlilyinvitations@gmail.com for an appointment to see them in person!

Tiger Lily Invitations Vintage Botanicals Collection

 

Add A Little Sparkle To You Wedding

If you are wanting to add just a touch of sparkle to your wedding and are looking for a stunning invitation the Tiger Lily Shimmer Collection is the perfect choice.  I have finally completed the entire Shimmer Invitation Collection and they are all up on my Etsy site (www.tigerlilyinvitations.etsy.com) ready to fly off the site and into the mailboxes of your wedding guests!  Each invitation is printed on beautiful pearl white metallic shimmer paper.  They are available with your choice of color or white envelopes or mix and match.  The design and type colors can also be modified to match your event colors.  Below are the Damask and Snowflake Shimmer Designs.  See last month's post for the rest of the collection or view them on Etsy. 



Damask Shimmer Wedding Invitation in Black printed on Opal Shimmer

Snowflake Shimmer Wedding Invitation, RSVP and Reception Card shown in Red.

These designs are not only great for weddings, but also for showers, rehearsal dinners and parties. If you are in the Northeast Georgia area and would like to see these invitations in person, please contact me for an appointment or if you live far away, you can purchase a sample from my Etsy Shop. 

New Shimmer Invitation Collection

These invitations are hot of the press!!  Actually I have not even added these to my etsy site yet, because I am still waiting on the colorful envelopes that go with them, but I couldn't wait any longer, here is a sneak peak at one of the new Tiger Lily Invitations collections debuting this spring - Shimmer.  Stay tuned for the other line coming very soon as well, Vintage Botanicals.

First up is Design Delight.  It is featured in hot pink, light pink and black, but of course these colors can be modified to match your event colors.  All invitations and enclosure cards in the Shimmer Collection are printed on stunning premium shimmer cardstock.  It is luxuriously thick and shimmers in the light.  Matching hot pink envelopes are available to add a little extra pop of color your invitation packet.


Design Delight shown in pink from the Shimmer Collection


Up next is Gold Leaf.  It is a perfect complement for the sophisticated and stylish wedding.  The gold leaf design just glistens on this paper and the beautiful script type adds an extra touch of elegance.  Matching metallic gold envelopes are available to make this wedding ensemble one guests will want to keep forever.

Gold Leaf Invitation Ensemble from the Shimmer Collection

For a sweet spring or summer wedding, the Lavender and Lime Invitation Ensemble really sets the tone.  Featured with the delicate design in lavender and lime, it is just a sweet invitation with just enough color to add a little something special to the invitation.  Lime and lavender envelopes are available to add in a little fun.

Lavender and Lime Invitation Ensemble from the Shimmer Collection

Okay, well that is just a sample of the new Shimmer Collection.  Tune in later to see the entire collection and the matching envelopes!  If you are interested in ordering these for your wedding or event, just contact Jessica at tigerlilyinvitations@gmail.com and we will get started on adding a little shimmer to your special day!

Christmas and Holiday Cards

Santa Claus is coming to town in just a few weeks. I have tons of Christmas and holiday cards to send to everyone on your list. Photos below are Tiger Lily original designs and are available online at www.tigerlilyinvitations.etsy.com. Hot items this year are the unique and luxurious die cut photo holiday cards. They are printed at a professional photo lab and come printed and cut in this beautiful shape in your choice of white shimmer, white linen or matte cardstock papers. I also offer 5x7 printable/digital photo cards that you can print at home or at the printer of your choice in all types of styles and designs, starting at just $15.

If you are the more traditional Christmas card type, I offer hundreds of invitations on my Carlson Craft site www.tigerlily.cceasy.com. I have put together just a sample below. Perfect if you are sending a large quantity or sending to business associates. They can be printed with your name and/or company name and return address on the envelopes to save time during this busy season! If you don't see exactly what you are searching for, just let me know and I will be happy to create something special just for you. To make an appointment, call 706-949-0088 or email me at tigerlilyinvitations@gmail.com.

Thanksgiving Goodies

I just can't believe Thanksgiving is around the corner!  Once the fall leaves started dropping, I finally whipped up some last minute Thanksgiving invitation designs.  If you are a procrastinator like me, don't worry!  I have fast printing turnaround times and also offer these as a digital file you can print at home.  Also all of these items can be purchased separately, so if you just need place cards, no problem.  For more information visit my online shop at www.tigerlilyinvitations.etsy.com or contact me at tigerlilyinvitations@gmail.com.  Need something custom for the holidays?  I can do that too, just let me know what you have in mind!

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble Thanksgiving Turkey Invitations, Place Cards, Menu Cards from Tiger Lily Invitations

It's turkey time! Spice up your Thanksgiving dinner with these adorable Gobble, Gobble, Gobble Thanksgiving Turkey Invitations, Place Cards and Menu Cards. Invitations are 7 x 5, Menu Cards are 4 x 7 and folded Place Cards are 3.5 x 2. I will be happy to print these items for you or you can purchase the digital files and print them at home (a great thanksgiving project for the kids)!



Falling Leaves Invitations, Place Cards, Menu Cards from Tiger Lily Invitations

If you are looking for something a little more modern and sophisticated, the Falling Leaves Invitations, Place Cards and Menu Cards are perfect.  They can be printed with your choice of orange, yellow or rust leaves or as an assortment.  They are customized with your wording and for a small additional fee I can print your guest names on the place cards for a more polished addition to your Thanksgiving table.

 

Acorns and Leaves Invitations, Place Cards, Menu Cards from Tiger Lily Invitations

The Acorns and Leaves Invitation, Place Card and Menu Card are a more natural choice.  With the dark brown and rustic orange colors, they fit right in with a relaxed and refreshing Thanksgiving day dinner.  This set can also be modified for a fall wedding, creating the perfect complement for an outdoor event.