Cute Animal Baby Shower Invitations from Minted

Minted recently launched their 2017 Baby Shower Collection and, not surprisingly, I’m completely smitten with the super duper adorable, new baby shower invitation designs. There’s so much sweetness to be found in the new collection, and I instantly gravitated toward the menagerie of cutie patootie animal-themed designs. Here’s a little peek, and be sure to head on over to Minted to see all of the baby shower invitation adorableness!

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Cute Animal Themed Baby Shower Invitations from Minted #minted #babyshower

Above, clockwise from top left : Elephant Shower Baby by Lori Wemple // Little Squirt by Susan Asbill // Teacup Bunnies by Nocciola Design // Elephant Love by Chryssi Tsoupanarias // Baby Giraffe by Cass Loh // Whale Love by Shirley Lin Schneider // Rubber Duckies by Jessie Steury // Baby on Board by Thanyaluck Niphatkosalsilp

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6 Fab Valentine’s Day Paper Crafts

Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away! If you’re looking for fun ideas for love-themed treat packaging, sweet little gifts, and handmade valentine cards and invites, then look no further because this roundup is filled with stellar Valentine’s Day paper crafts from around the creative interwebs. Here, check ’em out:

6 Fab Valentine's Day Paper Crafts

Above, clockwise from top left : The House That Lars Built // Oh Happy Day // Say Yes // For The Makers (via) // Design Is Yay // Design Eat Repeat

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Pantomime by Darling Clementine

Badger Bear Poster from the Pantomime Collection by Darling Clementine

Hello, fellow paper lovers! I hope that 2016 is off to a good start for you, though I know that the first Monday after New Year’s Day can be a rough one. I’m dusting off the cobwebs after a bit of time off, and a few of you probably are, too, so I thought I’d start the year off on a fun (and super cute) note with these darling paper goods from Darling Clementine’s Pantomime collection. I have to say, the adorable Badger Bear Poster above does make me smile, even on a cold Monday morning after a long holiday break.

Here’s more paper cuteness from the Pantomime collection, which includes posters, z-fold and side fold greeting cards, and fun and festive party invites:

Z-Fold Greeting Cards by Darling Clementine

Pantomime Party Invitations by Darling Clementine

Pantomime Party Invitations by Darling Clementine

Pantomime Greeting Cards by Darling Clementine

Pantomime Greeting Cards by Darling Clementine

images from Darling Clementine

Hand Lettered Letterpress Collateral from Draw & Explore

Draw & Explore Hand Lettered Letterpress Business Cards

I love it when gorgeous, hand lettered paper goodies pop up in my inbox, and these wonderful collateral pieces from draw & explore made my heart skip a beat.

What began as a way for designer and owner Lyn Tran to record her hand lettering journey as she traveled the globe in search of inspiration has, over the past three years, transformed into the Melbourne, Australia-based design studio, draw & explore, which specializes in creating gorgeous and unique hand lettering for weddings, special events, and custom projects.

Draw & Explore Hand Lettered Letterpress Business Cards

This awesome, letterpress printed collateral for draw & explore’s virtual launch party, printed on scrumptious 100% Cotton Savoy cardstock and letterpress printed by Darling Press, showcases Lyn’s incredible hand lettering abilities. I am loving the mix of different lettering styles, and these business cards and invitations – the color, the lettering – so beautiful!

Head over to draw & explore to find out more about what services they offer and to see more of their totally craveable, hand lettered projects.

Hand Lettered Paper Party Letterpress Invitations | Draw & Explore (printing by Darling Press)

Hand Lettered Invitations | Draw & Explore

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Quick Picks : 1.22.15

2015 Copper Foil Print | Urbanic

The Urbanic 2015 Print (mmm … copper foil)

This Week’s PIcks

The White Paper Bar from Thomas Pink & James Cropper is incredible! Developed and built by Sam Robins of design studio, Flow Creation, the bar is made entirely from paper, including cocktail glasses, vases of flowers, and paper lamps. – via

♥ Speaking of incredible paper decor, check out these amazing cut paper decorations by Malinda Swain for Longwood Gardens’ Christmas display.

♥ I’m always up for a good Star Wars double entendre. Hee!

♥ Bella Figura’s 2015 wedding invitation collection is filled with gorgeousness.

♥ A totally hoppy “beer premiere” invitation by Wild Ink Press for Sierra Nevada.

image from Urbanic