Thienly's Corner - Themed Birthday Party Invitations

How fun would it be to receive party invitations like these?  As soon as you see these cards, you wouldn't dream of missing these parties! Or imagine how thrilled your kids are going to be for a mommy to make cool invites like these?   Handmaking cards set an excitement for the party that none of the store bought cards can offer.

All the cards below uses the same base - the basic set from Elegant Framed Invitation SVG Kit.

*For each of the following cards, the first step is the same.  The basic_top.svg was broken apart, frame deleted (the slits only remain) and replaced and grouped together with a different frame.  The basic_bottom.svg is all cut at the same size.

Dinosaur Party Invite

SVG Collections Used

1.  Elegant Framed Invitations SVG Kit
2. Strawberry Lane SVG Collection
3. Birthday Dino SVG Collection

Dimensions:

Here are the exact shapes, sizes and colors I used.  Size to the dimensions shown below with “Keep Proportions” checked in the Shape Properties window, unless otherwise noted on the dimensions table.

Instructions

1.  After the first step (*), group together with the black out frame from Strawberry Lane SVG Collection (making sure that the slits line up in the middle). Cut.

2.  Make an invite, and cut all parts from Birthday Dino SVG Collection and adhere them to the card.  Embellish as needed.

Design Tips:

• I inked the edges to give "prehistoric" look.
• Used googly eyes for the characters.
• The top layer to the invitation was purposely adhered crooked to make the invite more fun!
• Embossing can add character to dinosaurs and the cake.

Tea Party Invite

SVG Collections Used

1.  Elegant Framed Invitations SVG Kit
2.  Robin's Return SVG Collection
3.  An Afternoon at Auntie Elaine's SVG Collection

Dimensions

Here are the exact shapes, sizes and colors I used.  Size to the dimensions shown below with “Keep Proportions” checked in the Shape Properties window, unless otherwise noted on the dimensions table.

Instructions

1.  After the first step (*), group together with the frame from Robin's Return SVG Collection (making sure that the slits line up in the middle). Cut.
2.  Make an invite, and cut all parts from An Afternoon at Auntie Elaine's SVG Collection and adhere them to the card.  Embellish as needed.

Design Tips

• Added lace to give it "special occasion" look.
• A small tag rectangle was cut with hand and adhere to the twine to make a tea bag.

Construction Party Invite

SVG Collections Used

1.  Elegant Framed Invitations SVG kit
2.  Winter Bliss SVG Collection
3.  Play All Afternoon SVG Collection
4.  Cliff's Clubhouse Cards SVG Kit

Dimensions

Here are the exact shapes, sizes and colors I used.  Size to the dimensions shown below with “Keep Proportions” checked in the Shape Properties window, unless otherwise noted on the dimensions table.

Instructions

1.  After the first step (*), group together with the black out frame from Winter Bliss SVG Collection (making sure that the slits line up in the middle).  Cut.
2.  Cut 2 more frames - one with the dotted lines only deleted and another frame (original). Adhere to the file cut in step one.
3.  Make an invite, and cut all parts from Play All Afternoon SVG Collection and Cliff's Clubhouse Cards SVG Kit and adhere to the card.  Embellish as needed.

Design Tips

• The wheel of the truck was embossed with Clockworks Cuttlebug folder.
• A ribbon at the top was attached with brads.

Carnival Party Invite

SVG Collections Used

1.  Elegant Framed Invitations SVG Kit
2.  Winter Bliss SVG Collection
3.  A Day at the Carnival SVG Collection
4.  Birthday Elements SVG Collection

Dimensions

Here are the exact shapes, sizes and colors I used.  Size to the dimensions shown below with “Keep Proportions” checked in the Shape Properties window, unless otherwise noted on the dimensions table.

Instructions

1.  After the first step (*), group together with the black out frame from Winter Bliss SVG Collection (making sure the the slits line up in the middle).  Cut.
2.  Cut another frame (original) from Winter Bliss Collection and adhere to the top of the file cut in step 1.
3.  Make an invite, and cut all parts from A Day at the Carnival SVG Collection and Birthday Elements SVG Collection and adhere them to the card.  Embellish as needed.

Design Tips

• Different heights of pop-dots makes elements stand out, but one more than the other (unique effect!)
• Silver metallic dots were added (I used Imaginisce i-rock)

Make Up Party Invite

SVG Collections Used

1.   Elegant Framed Invitations SVG Kit
2.   Strawberry Lane SVG Collection
3.   Paula's Boutique SVG Collection

Dimensions

Here are the exact shapes, sizes and colors I used.  Size to the dimensions shown below with “Keep Proportions” checked in the Shape Properties window, unless otherwise noted on the dimensions table.

Instructions:

1.  After the first step (*), group together with the frame from Strawberry Lane SVG Collection (making sure that the slits line up in the middle).  Cut.
2.  Make an invite, and cut all parts from Paula's Boutique and adhere them to the card. Embellish as needed.

Design Tips

• I used glitter/pearl/metallic paper to add to the glam feel.
• Use pop-dots to bring out different elements of the card.  Glue gun was used to adhere the ribbon.

Bug Party Invite

SVG Collections Used

1.  Elegant Framed Invitations SVG Kit
2.  Moonlight Garden Party SVG Collection
3.  My Happy Garden Hideaway SVG Collection
4.  Easter Morning Egg Hunt SVG Collection
5.  Dawn's Doilies SVG Collection

Dimensions

Here are the exact shapes, sizes and colors I used.  Size to the dimensions shown below with “Keep Proportions” checked in the Shape Properties window, unless otherwise noted on the dimensions table.

Instructions

1.  After the first step (*), group together witht the black out frame from Moonlight Garden Party SVG Collection (making sure the the slits line up in the middle).  Cut.
2.  Make an invite, cut all parts from the rest of the 3 collections, and adhere them to the card.  Embellish as needed.

Design Tips

Thienly - SVGCuts Design Team Artist

• Jewelry wires were used for the antennae of the ladybug. (adhered with glue gun)
• Buttons were tied with twine before adhering to the flower.
• Choose fonts to match with the party theme (so many free fonts online!) and choose fun sentiments!

See, aren't they fun?  I hope that I have inspired you to make your own invitations for your next party!

(Invitation wording is from invitationbox.com and amazingmoms.com)

- Thienly