Hi Everyone! My daughter’ s birthday is coming up and she decided she wanted to have a pool party- since she loves to swim! So, today I whipped up these invites (with a little help from Lori Whitlock) for her to take to her friends at school.
I designed the card in Designer Studio, filling in a rounded square with an aqua chevron pattern. Then I added the words for the invite, right inside the program. I knew I wanted to add these cute little swimsuits by Lori Whitlock in the Silhouette store. While I designed the card, I kept the swimsuits in the corner so I knew where they would fall once I cut them out later.
Before I sent the invites to the printer, I moved the swimsuit shapes off of the design- so I could cut them later. After printing the invites, I sent them to the Cameo, and let the Cameo cut the card shapes out, along with 3 little hearts I added to the bottom left.
Then I cut the swimsuits out in different patterned paper- I was going to use string, to tie the swimsuits to- but, it was too difficult to make tiny little bows-and I had to have little bows! 🙂
So, I used yellow vinyl to cut out the string and bows from the doily pennant banner file by Lori Whitlock. I decided to use vinyl, because the string and bows were so delicate, I didn’t want to try to glue them down- the vinyl worked perfectly for this part!
Then, I decided to make a square envelope, by Lori Whitlock in the Silhouette Store- I shrunk it down just a bit, since my cards were only 4×4 and the envelope was made for a 5×5 inch card. The file had circles cut out in the scallops of the flap, but I decided to take those out, and add a number 7 to the flap. The 7 is also a Lori Whitlock file, that actually has a tab at the bottom of it- I took the tab off and just left the middle- Isn’t it the perfect touch?
They all went into the envelope and are going to happy little first graders today 🙂 I did not plan on using all Lori Whitlock files, it just turned out that way–I think I am really drawn to her cute style!
I also got half of my Cricut Circle Calling Cards made today, and went to the Dollar Tree to pick up some fun goodies to decorate for Alexis’ birthday! (and…yep…I went to the gym!)
Oh–I didn’t forget about the Cameo Giveaway info- I will post a little later today!
Those are so cute! I’m really thinking I need a cameo… or maybe I’ll win one.. =)
Adorable!
Those are very cute, Sarah!
Alexis birthday invitations turned out fantastic Sarah. Love the colors and all the cute little intricate details and designs that are on the card. As always, another great creative job by you. Hope her party is swimmingly fun with lots of happy, wonderful memories. Happy early Birthday to you Alexis 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you Pam!
Great job. Love your invites and love Lori Whitlock designs, also.
Love this invite! It is super cute!!
Awesome invites! I have been on the fence about the Cameo for months! I’m loving all the things that I see! I may just have to give in! LOL
Saah these are adorable! You are making me NEED a Cameo!!
Very cute! I think I need to invest in a cameo! Anyone wat to buy a cricut 🙂
Cute, Cute Cute! And way to go on the gym!! Keep up the good work!
Noelle
Thank you Noelle- it’s hard some days–but, I keep trying!
Those are really cute! I’m sure Alexis is excited to hand out some cool invitations.
She was totally excited!! 🙂
These are soo cute. I love the little swim suites. TFS.
these came out awesome!!!
Sarah, these are darling! YOU are making me want a cameo!!
This is just too cute.
They are beautiful, love the little swimsuits.
Love your invitations. Love the bright colors. I sure wish our weather would start looking like pool weather around here. It is yucky and raining.
Me too– this pool is indoors!! 🙂
Super Cute!!!
Awww that is such a colorful, fun invitation…even I want to go!! Great project ~ thanks so much for sharing! Lots of fun ahead!
Come on by Michele- I’ll need someone to keep me sane with all those girls swimming!! LOL
Those are adorable! Wow, her friends will be so impressed with her awesome invites!
So Cute!
This is so cute, Sarah! Love those swim suits! I also love the envelope with the 7. What a great idea!
Thank you Annette! I had to keep reminding myself to make the the envelope the right side out- I had a couple with backwards 7’s! Ha!
Love these invites. Love the swimsutis, which might be one of my first dowloads from the Silhouette store.
They definitely should be– You’ll love Lori’s files!
LOVE these Sarah!! You did a great job!!
These are super cute.
These are very cute invites! The Cameo is calling my name louder and louder. I love my Expression, but I am hearing so many great things about the cameo and its’flexibility. Your invites are another fine example!
Shellee
These are super cute.
The more I watch your posts the more I want a silhouette…not good since I just got an Imagine :). Love this card. I like the swim suits but I think my favorite has to be the envelope.
So sorry Kelly- but, it has opened up a whole new world of crafting for me–and I am loving it!