Campy Christmas Cards

I love holiday cards. I'm not sure which to pick, but of the cards you see here:

The first card is a gnome diorama from http://www.fredflare.com/. Kinda silly but also kinda expensive...

The next three are from rockscissorpaper and the last is by Frederick Beck. His designs are sold all over the web.

But if I have the energy, I may go in a completely different direction & take a photo. Not a traditional photo. My husband has sat on Santa's lap with me... we looked ridiculous, which I like. One year I sent a photo of us at a holiday party, and last year our cards were of a Shag print.

By the way, if you saw my earlier post - invitation obsession - I chose the last one from http://www.rockscissorpaper.com/. They were titled "Golden Globes." I wonder why I was drawn to those? :)

Invitation obsession

When planning a party, isn't the planning half of the fun?

I'm big on anticipation. I love getting the butterflies & daydreaming about getting everyone you know and love together in one room to mingle & enjoy their company.

Remember back to school time - shopping for outfits to wear, the right 3-ring binder and backpack.

In high school it was all about high school dances. I would shop for months for the perfect dress & shoes. Back then it all had to match - you know I had some shoes dyed crazy colors.

My birthday feels like such a benchmark in my life, a party is absolutely necessary. :)

These invites are from Kate Spade & Rock Scissor Paper. I'm going with the last with the starburst on it from RSP.

The gals at Rock Scissor Paper are great to work with - as in they are direct, helpful & quick, quick, quick!

Most invitations take 6-8 weeks for the proof & order. Who has time to plan that early? Not me.

I told them what I wanted, they sent my proof the next day, I made payment today, and they are mailing it out tomorrow. I can't believe it. I love it!