FREE GIFT for you!

Box of 10 beautiful notecards with any Checkerboard purchase ~

Just wanted to remind all of you lovely eInvite shoppers that it’s not too late to order holiday cards! Over the next couple of weeks, up until January 4th we are offering a FREE gift with any Checkerboard purchase. So, be sure to take a peek at some of the new designs Checkerboard has released. I’ve featured just a few of my favorites above, but you can see the full selection on eInvite.com. Once you’ve chosen the card you want, be sure to use code GIFT1 at checkout to receive your free gift! Enjoy and Happy Shopping!

Cyber Monday

Happy Cyber Monday! Here at eInvite.com, we are offering 25% off on select holiday cards, stationery and invitations, as well as promotions on Checkerboard, Crane & Co. and take note! designs.

A few meaningful words can say it all!

~ holiday cards from eInvite.com
~ jess's gorgeous girls
~ michelle's adorable sosie
~ wendy's beautiful caitlyn

Thanksgiving Invitations

I'm not one for holiday decorations on Labor Day, but now that the Halloween festivities have passed, it is time to get in the spirit! First up, Thanksgiving. Whether you are hosting this year or wish to send a Thanksgiving greeting to those you are thankful for, below are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving invitations & cards.



{L to R from top: Autumn Leaves Framed, Gobble, Turkey Harvest, Thanksgiving Leaf, Horn of Plenty, Happy Thanksgiving}

Jewish New Year on eInvite

September will be upon us quickly and with it, Rosh Hashanah. Check out eInvite's impressive Jewish New Year greetings collection: it's artful, soulful and tasteful. This year, there is also a stylish earthiness that I am loving.

Rainy Dayz

“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day”…and that day apparently, is today, tomorrow and likely Saturday for us New Englanders. Although rainy days can take their toll on the springtime spirit, they can be great for rejuvenating the soul. Like they say, “every dark cloud has a silver lining” and rainy days are great for staying indoors, sipping tea, reading a good book, or just plain doing nothing! Rainy days offer up an opportunity to relax, reflect and appreciate the sunny days when we have them. So sit back and celebrate precipitation with some of these super cute rainy day items! I do believe, the small print by Etsy seller Blancucha, can brighten any cloudy afternoon!

{Images from L to R}
Rainy day Cushion from Donna Wilson
Wonderland Glass- Sky from Donna Wilson
DIY Project: Tin Letterpress Clock as featured on Design Sponge
Hello Lucky Greeting Card Variety Pack available at eInvite
Rainy Days porcelain vases from Meyer Lavigne
Rainy day small print by Etsy seller Blancucha
Rainy Day Applique Necktie by Etsy seller SugarLust
Floating cloud Necklace by Etsy seller A Little Luster

Happy New Year!

eInvite.com wishes you a super

{champagne card by Crane and Co. on eInvite.com}

Happy New Year!

eInvite wishes you have a super

{Champagne card by Crane and Co. on eInvite.com}

Greetings of the Season

Red All Over

There are so many great choices this year for holiday cards, I am going to have a hard time deciding which to order. One thing is for certain—it’s going to be red! Here are a few of my favorites…

{L to R from top: Be Joyful by Crane & Co.; Dove of Peace by eInvite.com; Engraved Calligraphic Ornament by William Arthur; Selfless Santa by Carlson Craft; Harbinger by Checkerboard, Ltd.; Spray of White Berries by take note! Designs}

be BOLD this Season!

I am inspired by the cool fusion of a traditional color palette and bold modern design this holiday season. These beautiful, fearless designs make for some really fun holiday decor and shopping!



{burst rug from CB2.com}
{bird pillow from moderndose.com}
{flower arrangement form ovandony.com}
{red greeting by Checkerboard from eInvite.com}
{red pillow from lekkerhome.com}

A little tribute to...Ol' Louie

If you are in the greeting card biz you certainly know who Louis Prang is. He is esteemed as the father of the American holiday greeting card. Immigrating from Breslau in a time of political strife, he came to the US in 1856 and lived in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Within ten years, he had mastered lithography and was printing entire lines of elaborate holiday cards. His work promoted the printing industry to what it is today and the "Prang" name can be recognized with art materials still found in stores. We can also thank him for being instrumental in developing art education and printing the first instructional textbooks.

Now for those of you outside the stationery industry, you may have never heard of ol' Louie. He is quite well know to us paper people. In fact, every year in May at the National Stationery Show in New York City, stationery companies get all decked out for the "Academy Awards" of the paper industry, "The Louie Awards". The award bearing his name is given for creative excellence in the industry. Behind every card, invitation, thank you note or announcement is a idea, designers, production teams and photographers. Creating paper greetings is an art, as fashion for your self expressions.

Fresh ideas, amazing design and new techniques of the highest standards manufactured today would make Louis Prang one proud printer. He may have started this American tradition, but today it is preserved, every single time you put a card in the mail.

{Images: Photo of Louis Prang from The National Museum of American History, The Smithsonian Graphic Arts Collection; Prang Christmas Card via Greeting Card Association; Flocked Party Reindeer by Meri Meri for eInvite.}

Variety is the Spice of Life!

Ever find yourself in a last minute frenzy searching for a birthday card, or know of someone who continuously shows up to parties without one? Many times I’ve hurried out the door with the perfect gift, just to realize I don’t have a card to accompany it. In these situations, I often wish I had something on hand, tucked away at home, for that special occasion. Lucky for me and for fellow procrastinators alike, eInvite sells all-occasion greeting card packs! Not only are these lovely assortments practical, they’re beautifully designed and illustrated as well. Check out this Greeting Card Variety Pack by Hello! Lucky.

Containing 18 greeting cards, this pack features nine fabulous designs that are perfect for any occasion. Each cream fold-over card is blank inside and hand-printed on an antique letterpress. This pack is quality, function and fun all-in-one! An excellent choice for the mod chic who is always on the go.
Equally as marvelous is the Wild Jungle All-Occasion Pack by Red Cap Cards.


This pack of 25 cards, features five charming illustrations by Carrie Gifford that include appropriate phrases such as "Happy Birthday," and "Thank You.” Suitable for all occasions, each card is printed on cream paper and is blank inside. This assortment is anything but ordinary, making it a great gift for even the most eccentric of friends.
So, whether it be a gift to yourself, or for that special procrastinator in your life, these variety packs are the perfect little something for the up and coming holidays. Put an end to last minute shopping and be sure to check out these and similar products at eInvite today!

Words to Live by

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” JFK...big words to think about every day. It is that time of year.

The holidays are finally here! Holidays...time for family and friends, time for eating more than we should, time for toasting and indulging. eInvite has given you plenty of reasons to say thank you, spread cheer and rejoice in the new year.

Welcome 2009 with an expression of gratitude and excitement...

Select photo cards are priced at a sweet 40% off until December 2. This Brown, Green and White Photo by eInvite.com is a great way to welcome a new baby, announce an engagement or send a family photo. Holiday Happenings , also by eInvite.com is 25% off until December 3. Winter Sprig Shortfold Note by William Arthur is engraved inside and a wonderful, modern note for the holiday season. We also featured Harvest Gold by Checkerboard. This is a perfect greeting for business or family. We can't forget to give thanks to all the folks that have supported our businesses throughout the year.

Even though it's the holidays, you newly engaged love birds are thinking about your wedding, amidst the bustle. These White Scroll invitations from eInvite.com come with free matching note cards! They are priced under $1 each. This is the perfect way to invite your guests when you are on a budget...without sacrificing design and style. (Free note cards to boot.)

Also featured for your holiday inspiration are White Pumpkin Candle from Pottery Barn. They are such a great option to the standard orange pumpkin. They are modern and pretty cool. Love them! The Decorative Straw Turkeys from William Sonoma are a natural way to decorate your home for the holidays.