Custom Design: Princess Ballerina Children's Birthday Party Invitations

Princess Ballerina Childrens Birthday Invitations by Lauren Chism Fine Papers

I mentioned my sort-of struggle designing for children's themed parties, and I am certainly getting practice these days, because I have been doing a lot of them!

Princess Ballerina Childrens Birthday Invitations by Lauren Chism Fine Papers

This one is for little Nancy Charline, who I've been doing invitations for since her first birthday. Her mom, Sherry, found me back in the day and has been coming back every year. Now, she is four and I got to do a custom 'Fairy Princess Ballerina' themed invitation for her day. I can tell that little NC is helping determine the themes and ideas more this year and I love that Sherry, gives me her daughter's input, as well as her own.

Princess Ballerina Childrens Birthday Invitations by Lauren Chism Fine Papers

It's such an honor to be a part of little celebrations like this. My business has certainly changed in the past 4 years. It's gone from part-time hobby to full time business and that means things change. Paper, printing and design quality have all been on the upswing, which comes with higher prices, naturally. It's awesome to have clients that understand the transition and appreciate the quality and design that I offer. So grateful!

Princess Ballerina Childrens Birthday Invitations by Lauren Chism Fine Papers
Posted on February 12, 2014 and filed under Children's Birthday.

Free Valentine's Day Printables

Lauren Chism Fine Papers Free Valentine Printable Gift Tags Printable Cards

It's Valentine's week and while it isn't a holiday that I get too excited about, I am a sucker for love, so it's as good a time as any to let your favorite people know that they are loved. That's friends, family, boyfriends, husbands - it shouldn't be a couples-only love day!

Lauren Chism Fine Papers Free Valentine Printable Gift Tags Printable Cards

Since I appreciate a sweet sentiment or gesture over spending money, I thought I'd put together some free printable tags so you can easily spread the love this week. Attach them to a little gift or just leave a little note - they are bound to make someone's day!

Lauren Chism Fine Papers Free Valentine Printable Gift Tags Printable Cards
Lauren Chism Fine Papers Free Valentine Printable Gift Tags Printable Cards

Download here: Valentine Printable. Free for PERSONAL use, only!

Posted on February 10, 2014 and filed under Valentines.

Meet Positano: Destination Wedding Invitation

Destination Wedding Invitation by Lauren Chism Fine Papers Dallas Wedding Invitations

The Positano invitation, from the Resort Collection, was inspired by travel and world maps. It uses modern typography and vintage maps that are fitting for destination weddings all over the world.

Destination Wedding Invitation by Lauren Chism Fine Papers Dallas Wedding Invitations

Muted colors of blues, greens and neutrals really make this inspiration board ethereal. I used a little bit of a map motif making this perfect for a travel themed destination wedding.

Destination Wedding Invitation by Lauren Chism Fine Papers Dallas Wedding Invitations
Posted on February 7, 2014 and filed under Inspiration.

Custom Design: Little Man First Birthday Invitations

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Remember Ryder from his birth announcement? Well, this cutie turned one last summer and his mom wanted to do a 'Little Man' themed photo invitation for the party. I don't like to do anything that competes too much with the photo, so I used a tiny bow-tie and mustache within the typography. For the backer, I pulled colors from Ryder's outfit and designed a plaid backer to coordinate. Love how they turned out!

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Posted on February 4, 2014 and filed under Children's Birthday.

Featured: Laurie & Dan's Brooklyn Garden Wedding on Style Me Pretty

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Today is dreary and cold, and this beautiful garden wedding by Ava Weddings just warms me up and really has me excited for spring. Laurie and Dan were married in the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens in what I can only describe as a floral wonderland and the wedding is being featured on Style Me Pretty today!

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Laurie used the Isabel design for her save the dates, invitations and the programs, but love how she mixed up the colors to cover her gorgeous color pallete of purples, greys and greens.

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Beyond the flowers, the thing that caught my eye the most was her gorgeous, but untraditional gray gown. It was so unique and different, but really fit the outdoor wedding vibe.

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Wow, Laurie was such a beautiful bride!

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The reception was held in a gorgeous greenhouse-esque building called the Palm House. At night, the lighting was so beautiful! What a great venue.

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Posted on February 3, 2014 and filed under Real Weddings, Wedding.