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Whimsy Press has a great gift wrap design called DIY Design that features pre-printed doodles on one side and room for DIY doodles on the other. This design has always reminded me of the doodle-adorned notepads and kraft-paper-covered text books from high school and college years past, and it feels like a great element to inspire a girlie graduation party theme!

On the DIY side of the wrap, you can fill in the bubbles with custom notes & doodles like little graduations hats, phrases like "Congrats!" or "2008", your guest of honor’s name, and even special messages to the Grad. Use the gift wrap to cover text books, wrap vases, create table runners, etc.

This same design also comes in double-sided, pre-cut placemats for easy table top decor… Read more →

Is it just me, or are these letterpress Funky Monkey baby announcements from Elum just about as cute as it gets?! Available in boy and girl versions.

I seriously can’t say enough great things about the designers at Whimsy Press! Then again, a picture is probably worth a thousand words anyways. Pictured below: a couple of their newest designs that are especially sweet… Cupcakes & Chocolates and Mum’s the Word.

Between the unique shape, genuine coaster stock, and cool designs that are definitely modern, but with a decidedly feminine flair - Snow & Graham’s double-sided "coaster invitations" are a stand-out way to invite guests to your next soirée! A few favorites pictured here: Surprise , Bridal Shower , and Baby Shower . ($12/set of 6 at Broadway Paper )

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In 2004, San Diego-based designer Jocey Canrinus founded Joceybella Invites "with a belief in the magic of Love" and has been busy creating beautiful custom wedding packages ever since! Joceybella also recently started offering affordable baby announcements and holiday cards. A few favorites are pictured below, all of which are available in a variety of colors. To view the entire collection, click here !

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How cute are these limited edition letterpress prints by Ink and Wit ?! Aside from the obvious usage of adorning your walls with modern flair, I’m thinking that one could create an adorable and super-contemporary baby shower or kids birthday party theme based around the elephants design: Feature the framed print between 2 small bunches of flowers for table centerpieces, and set atop white tablecloths with alternating yellow and green table runners. Throw in some cool topstitch lime partyware , napkins tied with lime and yellow polka dot or striped ribbon, and silver elephant placecard holders …

Elsewhere in the party…bowls of lemons and limes, a beverage display with sparkling pear and sparkling lemon izze soda, and one of these super-cool bobles tumbling foam elephants in lime green, which would double as both party decor and a great gift…you get the picture

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic dinners! It’s also a good excuse to throw a themed cocktail party featuring pink and red drinks, or host a "girls night in" featuring more of the same, along with some good chick flix and lots of chocolate-y things of course

tiny*prints has some brand new Valentine-themed party invitations that are super stylish and would work great for all of the above…

{clockwise from top left} Party Heart: Red Lantern , Hip Heart , Homemade Valentine , Heart Flake , Heart Kisses
{pictured below} Drinks & Pinks

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Now here’s a unique idea…for the next party or shower you host - make your guest of honor the star of the invite! With PosePrints - a cute & contemporary personalized stationery line - you can do just that…

To personalize your own party invitations or everyday notes at PosePrints, first you choose the background design you like, then click “personalize this” and you’re taken to a “sketch” page, where you can choose from facial variables and accessories to customize your character. Super cute for a bridal shower, baby shower, birthday party, thank you notes, or a custom stationery gift!

Special deal: Get 15% off your order at PosePrints with promo code “HWTM“! Discount good through Valentine’s Day, Feb 14th

MadeByGirl founder/designer Jennifer Ramos - whose name you might recognize from her gorgeous limited edition coffee table & furniture creations - recently launched a new paper goods collection that features lots of bright colors, sweet sayings, and fun, edgy graphics on greeting cards & digital prints…several of which are very "Warhol-esque" and should definitely appeal to Pop Art lovers!

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Taking the day off today to celebrate the big 3-0! I love this wish big card from Broadway Paper because that’s exactly what I’m doing for this new chapter in life

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend and enjoy your holiday parties, shopping, wrapping, decorating and crafting… Try to make time for yourself to really soak in the season and all it has to offer…it’s amazing how fast the weeks - and years - fly by! (I could swear it was just yesterday that I turned 21!)