materials   vibrant mum gift wrap 5x7 rose portable pocket 8.5x11 classic white cardstock   tools   12" paper trimmer double-sided adhesive ruler

assembly

Cut gift wrap into 12x5" strips (approximately 8 invites per sheet). Wrap strip around bottom of portable pocket and adhere ends to the back with adhesive.

invitation design

In a graphics program, create a 2.75" circle and color it lime green. Type out the letters "pj" (we used the font garamond, but any serif font will work). Paint them 20% white and then center them on top of the circle. Type out the word "party," color it a solid white and place it on top of the letter "j" in the word "pj." Type out three small periods, color them hot pink and place them under the word party. Center the logo onto a 5x7 rectangle to create the front of the invite.

For the back of the invite, type out your party information. We justified our type to create a block-like shape. Color the type hot pink to coordinate with the portable pocket and gift wrap colors. Add three green dots above and below the main paragraph as a fun accent.

Print out as many invites as needed making sure the front and back of your invite are back to back (2 per 8.5x11 sheet). Cut to size and slide into the portable pocket.

menu card

Create a 5.5x7.5" rectangle with a hot pink background. Use the same logo and font as the invite. Place the logo at the top center of the rectangle. List your menu items (we alternated using roman and italic versions of our font for visual interest). Make the type white.

Print out on classic white cardstock (2 per 8.5x11 sheet). Trim to size leaving a 1/8" white border around the card for a finishing touch.

drink/placecard cards

Make a 4.25x2.375" rectangle. Paint the background lime green or hot pink, then change the font color to coordinate.

Print out on white cardstock (6 per 8.5x11 sheet). Trim to size leaving a 1/8" white border around the card for a finishing touch.

materials   vibrant mum gift wrap 5x11.5 clear cello bags   tools   12" paper trimmer stapler ruler

popcorn bags

Fill cello bags halfway up with popcorn. Bend tops of bags over to create a clean fold. Cut 5x4" strips from gift wrap (approximately 30 toppers per sheet of wrap). Fold cut strips in half the long way and place over the folded tops of the cello bag. Staple at the bottom to secure.

takeout treats

Use logo created for invite. Change the circle color to hot pink and the word "party" to lime green.

Print out as many as desired onto classic white cardstock (approximately 6 logos per 8.5x11 sheet).

Cut out logos with a scalloped scissors leaving about a 1/8" border of white. Adhere to the side of takeout with double-sided adhesive.

 back to design tips