The weather we’ve been having this week in the Midwest has been incredible. The fall temperatures, the grey days, the sounds of the high school marching band practicing as I work in the yard: all reminders of why Fall is a favorite time of year. Yes, it’s still mid-August, but a planner like myself doesn’t have time to waste!
With Fall also comes Halloween, which was without a doubt my favorite holiday to prepare for as a child. We went all out on decorations every year, including a graveyard, that my dad constructed and the rest of us painted, with infamous characters like Jack the Ripper and Dracula. As I labored away with my son, I got to thinking about the fact that he would have a birthday on Friday the 13th, and this was a second best to Halloween in my eyes.
I knew I didn’t want to go all literal with it. Really Friday the 13th is more about superstitions, but I wanted that element of fearful fun (oxymoron?). So black and orange were out and black and red seemed a little too severe for a 4 year old’s birthday, but when I came across this green Lichen moss at a local store, Petals & Potpourri, I knew green was the way to go.
These invitations are so unique! They really will set a fun tone for the party. I agree, the weather here in the Midwest has been awesome and I can't wait for MSU football & tailgating!
Thanks, Amanda! Glad you've had the awesome weather too!
Beautiful staging and photos, Gwen! And very fun ideas. My daughter's bday is Dec 13 – never realized she's have a Friday the 13th bday at some point! We've had the same weather this week on the east coast and it's been spectacular. I'm always a little sad to see summer go, though 🙂
Yes, summer is great, but I love living somewhere where there are 4 seasons. How old is your daughter?
Those are killer! Love them!
so fun! i'm assuming you designed them in photoshop?
I did. I don't have Illustrator, but that would probably be a lot easier. Thanks, Kels!
Great theme and concept…the invitations are awesome! Sure to be a fun party for X.
Thanks, Erin!
Oh, how I love discussing paper goods. Invites, in particular. And these are fabulous. What a fun theme! You are insanely talented. Can't wait for the party pics!
I just succumbed to my first character-themed birthday party. 🙁 Hello Kitty for my now three-year-old daughter. I made it through five years of birthdays for my son and two for my daughter of classic/non-commercial themes. But alas, I knew the day would come. Oh well…she was delighted.
And YES…we have had some unseasonably awesome weather here in KC lately. I am loving every minute of it, because it already feels fall-ish to me! And, maybe it's my name, but fall is definitely my favorite time of year. Hands down. So much to love. Back-to-school, football, marching bands, pumpkin patches, the weather, the changing leaves, sweaters, knowing that the holidays are just around the corner…I could go on and on.
Oh, the character themes! I have been holding out, but my son is starting to ask. 🙂 I don't know if you follow her or not, but Kristin killed the hello kitty theme! http://www.huntedinterior.com/2013/07/hello-kitty-party.html
Good luck with it! I'm sure it will be great, you can definitely do a theme without buying all of the stuff from the same aisle at the party store. 🙂
Oh, WOW…you're right…Kristin's Hello Kitty party was beyond fabulous! I haven't followed her blog, but I will now! Thanks! And how cool is it that she has you listed under "Blogs I Love"?!
Thanks for your encouraging words. My daughter's party was actually a couple weeks ago. But I TOTALLY agree…it CAN be done without buying "the kit"! What fun is that anyway? 🙂
I know, she is amazingly talented! And I was beyond honored to see that too! Sorry I misread…hope it was a great time, I'm sure it was just lovely!
You are amazing. My boy would love this! The photos are amazing too!
Oh, thanks Julia! I appreciate your kind words!
What font did you use for the date and the address? Your invitation is AMAZING!
Krystal, the font is called Hero Light. Thanks so much for reading!