Fontastic Birthday Invitations!

I treated myself to a couple of fonts recently and I couldn't wait to put them to good use, especially my new cursive fonts. Ever since I began practicing my hand-lettering, I've been more drawn to calligraphy style fonts, such as Bulgary by Artimasa.

I have a pretty hefty font wish-list, but after seeing the many different looks you can achieve with Bulgaria by using the glyphs palette in Illustrator (as seen in the image below), buying this one was an easy choice. It's clean, legible, fun and sophisticated at the same time - not an easy combination of characteristics to achieve, so hats off to the designer for a job well done and font well designed!

And thanks to all the amazing font designers out there! You guys make our job as graphic designers MUCH easier by providing us with the tools that allow us to shine in our craft.

~ Dio
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Under the Sea Fill-In-The-Blank Invitations

Introducing the latest addition to my line of printable stationery, under the sea invitations - just in time for your upcoming summer parties! I'll soon add a template of this design to my Zazzle shop where you'll be able to customize them on-screen and purchase them already printed. Until then, you can print as many as you need for one low price, when you purchase this print-at-home PDF download from my website. The invitations measure 5"x7" and fit perfectly into A7 (5.25"x7.25") envelopes.

~ Dio
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Doggy Baby Shower Invitations

In honor of St. Paddy's Day, I'm sharing with you today my newest, latest and greenest baby shower collection titled "Bandana Doggy". The cards and address labels are available in other colors, such as aqua and golden yellow, but keep in mind that you can always  change the background color of any of these items by simply clicking  the  "customize it!" button and selecting the  color of your choice - easy peasy, right?!

The entire collection is available in my zazzle shop at PaisleyInParis.com

~ Dio
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Printable Party Invitations

Looking for easy DIY printable invitations? Well, over the next few weeks, I will be adding several affordable options to my website, as an alternative to purchasing customized invitations on my Zazzle shop. While invitations through my shop are high quality and usually printed and shipped within 24 hours, they start at about $2 each invitation. 

On the other hand, if you purchase the fill-in-the blank alternatives on my website, you can print as many as you need for one low price, with designs starting as low as $2.99 each. Now that's a deal!

Below are a few designs currently available through my website at dioselina.com:

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Ballerina Invitations

Finally had a chance to make some stationery out of the ballerina illustration I created a few months ago! So far I've added stickers, note cards, greeting cards and this customizable ballet recital invitation that can be turned into a birthday party or baby shower invitation just by changing out the wording.

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Disney Invitations & More!

Good news party people and Disney fans! Now you can buy invitations* and merchandise featuring your favorite Disney characters! Well, the merchandise has been available for a long time at the Disney parks and online store, but Disney invitations and merchandise that you can customize from your desktop - now that's something to be happy about!

Visit the Disney Zazzle Store* and view the entire collection of invitations, iPhone cases, stickers, t-shirts and more!

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"Pool Time!" Birthday Invitations

Thanks for stopping by again. Even though I haven't had much of a chance to update the blog lately, I have added some new items to the shop, such as this "Pool Time!" Birthday Invitation.  I took the day off on Friday and treated myself to a Spa Day with a friend. It did wonders for my mood and creativity!  I'll be sharing more latest work soon.

Have a wonderful week!


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"Bird and Nest" Illustration and Baby Shower Invitations

So I finally did it. I bought an iPad 4 and I love it! So glad I waited. I had been wanting a Wacom tablet for a while, but despite all my research online, I just couldn't decide on a model. After discovering an app called Adobe Ideas, I used it on my iPod Touch for a few weeks - I was hooked! I was able to draw much faster on my iPod than I ever could using Adobe Illustrator with a mouse on my PC, and I was able to e-mail the vector images to myself and further edit them in Illustrator or PhotoShop if needed. The only problem? The screen on my iPod Touch is a bit small. It's fun to use, but too small to add any details to my drawings. That's when I decided to upgrade to an iPad, figuring I would get more use out of it than a Wacom tablet. I've had my iPad for less than a week now, and I've already added a few new illustrations to my shop, the one below being one of them.

I created my "Bird with Nest" baby shower design in Paper 53. So far Paper 53 and Adobe Ideas are the only two drawing apps I've used. Do you have a favorite drawing app? If so, which one is it?

 
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Monster Bash Invitations

New at PaisleyInParis.com,  a new variation to my Monster Bash invitations.

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Calling all Little Monsters - It's a Monster Bash!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I got some much needed rest and had some time to add a new design to my shop. See the invitation below? Not only was it inspired by all the little monsters in my family, but my design will also be part of my nephew's birthday party decor next month. You know what that means? Banner, cupcake toppers, door sign, labels, postage and more monster stationery fun coming up - yay!

Have a great week - filled with monstrous fun!

Giraffe Baby Shower Invitations

Love this gender-neautral Yellow Giraffe Baby Shower Invitation* by FatFaTin_Mini_Me. The neutral colors make it a perfect design for any time of the year, whether the couple might be expecting either a boy or a girl. Great job FatFaTin!

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Crab Birthday Invitations in Nautical Colors

So happy to see that my little Red Crab Birthday Invitations have started selling this week. You know what that means; beach theme birthday parties are just around the corner – yay! ~ I’ll be posting a printable banner in my Etsy shop soon, in the meantime, you can view the entire collection here, complete with address labels, thank you cards and more.

 
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Invitations for a Safari, Zoo or Jungle party

Taking break from all the packing to absorb some creativity from fellow stationery designers. Today I came across a couple of cute invitations that can be customized for any Zoo, Safari or Jungle party theme. The bright colors of the card shown above really caught my attention. I like the square shape, which I feel really adds to the overall contemporary feel. My favorite part is that the text is on the back side, so anyone can frame this invitation and instantly create a bright and cheery piece of wall decor for any kids bedroom or play room! Great job to the designer over at the Peacock Cards* zazzle store.

Next below, is a cute little invitation by Little Bees Graphics*. This invite would be great for Safari or Jungle party theme as well!

The invite is set up as a Baby Shower invitation on her store, but if you click on the "customize it" button, you can change the text to fit your needs and customize for a birthday party.

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Mommy's Little Pumpkin Baby Shower

It's been a while since I've had the chance to add a new design to the shop. I kept busy this summer working on stationery for my sister's wedding (pictures coming soon), working full-time, couponing, and zumba-ing! It's been lots of fun, and now that the wedding is over, I'm excited to have a little "me" time again to sit quietly in front of the computer, with a warm cup of coffee or cool smoothie, depending of my mood, and design my little heart out!
Today, I'm sharing this "Mommy's Little Pumpkin" invitation design that I created for my cousin's baby shower. We're actually having a costume party/coed baby shower for her. Something different, should be a blast! I've also created the matching stickers and postage. The invitation and other matching items are all available in both boy and girl colors.


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Sailboat Invitations

New in the shop, the Sailboat Collection! As simple as it may look can you believe it took me about 2 hours to draw that little thing? It would have been faster had I drawn it in Illustrator, but I really felt like drawing free-hand and using my color pencils. After several drafts and different color combinations, this is the one I liked best, so I scanned it in and created lots of goodies just for you! View the entire Sailboat Collection in my shop at PaisleyInParis.com

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Dinosaur Birthday Invitations

I spent a little time doodling this week, coloring things with my glitter pens that I love so much. I then scanned several of my illustrations to create a variety of stationery items now available in my stationery boutique at PaisleyInParis.com. Among my latest creations is this Dinosaur Birthday Party Invitation. Matching postage and cupcake toppers also available!

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African American Baby Shower Invitations

I hardly take on any custom projects anymore because of my work schedule, but a while back a good friend of my husband's approached me with a fabulous concept that I could not say no to. She and a friend were discussing the ideal baby shower invitation for a party they were planning, which would depict a stylish African American "diva". After showing me a few pictures of the mommy to be (she's beautiful, by the way) they asked if I would design an invitation featuring an African American woman, in high heels wearing a leopard print jacket. I loved the concept instantly! All I needed was to find some free time to create the design and upload it to the shop. Guess what? They're in the shop now, ready for you to customize and purchase!

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Lion Birthday Invitations - Great for a Safari theme!

Hi there! Well, as you may already know, I'm a full-time working mom with a stationery business on the side. We're in the middle of "Season Madness" at work, which has left me with very little time for blogging lately. It's been fun, though. Lots of special events coming up, amongst them, a Theatre Ball that I will be attending next weekend. I've never been to a ball before, so it'll be fun to play dress-up, enjoy a work-date with the hubby and the most rewarding part of all, we'll get to see the fruits of our labor. So excited!
On another note, with spring around the corner, I thought I'd introduce you to my Lion stationery, perfect for those Safari themed birthday parties. Shown above are the invitations, matching stickers and postage, but there are a few other items available in the shop. From magnet favors to address labels and more. Let the fun begin with roar!

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Alligator Baby Shower Invitations

I recently added this Alligator Baby Shower Invitation set to the shop. It's a great set to use if you're planning a zoo, jungle or animal shower theme. The colors are not your typical blue for boys, but a rich combination of vibrant tones that will surely make a lasting impression.

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Lollipop Birthday Party Invitations for Girls

A couple of days ago I wore some very uncomfortable shoes to work, so rather than getting up to walk around for a bit during my break time, I decided to stay in my office and doodle. I had been doing a lot of clerical work most of day so I took out my color pencils and markers with a mission to do something creative. Within 5 minutes this little doodle of a girl holding a lollipop was born. I thought it turned out pretty cute, so I scanned it and created Birthday Party Invitations, stickers, and an iPhone phone cover case amongst other items. View the entire lollipop collection in shop at PaisleyInParis.com


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