27 Jun 2012 12 Comments
Party Planning Update: Barnyard Invites
For the past few months that I’ve been planning Jayden’s 1st Birthday party, I’ve also been using my new Cricut machine & I think I became a bit obsessed with it.
I ordered some brown envelopes, a matching 8.5″ x 11″ brown paper and cut them into a 5″ x 7″ rectangles.
I designed and printed the main invite and started cutting the barnyard and cow shapes with my Cricut.
It definitely took some time cutting and gluing the pieces together especially the cows because there were some very small pieces but I honestly enjoyed making the invites!
Just like with Jordan’s first birthday invites, I stamped Jayden’s too with the “handmade by” stamp.
I also designed a matching USPS stamps and ordered them from Zazzle.
So there you have it, the 3-dimentional barnyard party invitation details.
I can’t believe my little J’s party is only 3 weekends away, and there’s still so much left to do, it’s crazy!
Feb 06, 2013 @ 07:27:39
Amazing! Just curious what cartridge you used for the barn, was it also Create a Critter? I don’t see the white part as an option. I’m working on a barnyard party now, too! SO fun to do custom stuff for our kiddos! Amazing job!
Feb 06, 2013 @ 07:38:38
Hi Chrissy! I used the Old West for the barn. It’s an old cartridge but you could still find it here: http://amzn.to/WxDkon
Jun 29, 2012 @ 20:54:50
Wow Joy! Such cute invites…one day I’ll save up and get a Cricut and then the possibilities will be endless!!! :) The boys are getting so big. I can’t believe that it’s almost been a year! :)
Jun 30, 2012 @ 02:09:27
Thanks Allison! I know, the boys are growing right in front of our eyes!
Jun 29, 2012 @ 05:15:45
you are very talented and artistic Joy!
Jun 29, 2012 @ 08:21:33
Thank you Vanessa! :)
Jun 28, 2012 @ 18:38:04
Kudos to you sister!!! You are indeed talented. See you soon :)
Jun 30, 2012 @ 02:10:17
Thanks! Can’t wait to see you in 3 weeks.
Jun 28, 2012 @ 12:39:45
I am so impressed! I like making cards too although I admit I haven’t done much since my kid was born (ironic, because most people *start* making cards when their kids are born). These are so creative :)
Jun 28, 2012 @ 13:07:09
Thank you! Yeah, I’ve always liked making cards but after the kids, I only make them for invites now.
Jun 27, 2012 @ 19:36:07
Wow, wow, and WOW!!!! These are AMAZING! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – you are VERY talented and the whole world needs to know about it! :) Kudos to you, mama! Awesome job. Cannot wait to see photos of the party and your other creations for it!
Jun 28, 2012 @ 13:07:49
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are such a sweet and supportive friend my dear! :)