Love Birds - Winter

Love birds nestle close to each other on the front of this white, gate-fold invitation. Pearlized snowflakes surround two cardinals on the cover of this winter-themed invitation. Separate the birds to reveal a bight white invitation insert card. Personalize this invitation with your choice of lettering styles and ink colors.  6 5/8" x 5" (Gate-Fold)

 

Love Birds - Winter

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Wedding Colors for Spring 2012

As new brides begin to plan their spring weddings for the next year, they check Pantone’s spring 2012 fashion color trends to single out the colors that are going to dominate the palettes of some of the most fashionable brides in the spring of 2012. These colors are fun, and there is a shade for every taste, whether you prefer soft pastels or attention-grabbing neons.

As Bridal color’s are not limited to decor and bridesmaids alone, 2012 wedding invitations are just as colorful.   I must say that I’m totally in LOVE with these colors. I can’t wait to pull them together to make some amazingly beautiful invitations for this coming year!

Holiday Card or Family Holiday Newsletter?

The holidays are the time of year to keep in touch: phone calls, cards, letters, e-mails, and for some families, the holiday newsletter, the printed history of the past year. Holiday newsletters are fine, but stick to the highlights--most people will be happy to know that you survived knee surgery and are back on the court, but they won't want to read about your grueling PT sessions. An Emily Post Institute survey showed that people have mixed feelings about receiving newsletters: 53% like them and 47% do not. With that in mind, only enclose newsletters in cards to those you think are interested in hearing your family news.




In addition:

• Share only news that's positive and not too personal
• Keep your letter to one page or less
• A handwritten salutation ("Dear Karen and Phil") is warmer than the printed "Dear Friends," and signing each letter individually personalizes it more.
• Write a one- or two-sentence personal message in the card that accompanies the letter.
• Don't turn your letter into a brag fest.

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Five Holiday Gift Giving Pointers for the Office

Playful - Party Invitation

We're going to keep this short and sweet: here are the high points you need to remember on office gift giving during the holiday season.

 

1. Don't give a gift to your supervisor. It could be seen by others as trying to "get in with the boss" or garnering favor. If you want to give something, a card is enough. Or a gift from the entire department or group is appropriate.
2. You can give gifts to your closest work colleagues, but please give the gifts discreetly - perhaps even outside of the office. The last thing you should want to do is hurt anyone's feelings.
3.  A bottle of wine is a great and affordable hostess gift outside of the office, but when it comes to corporate gifting, consider food rather than alcoholic beverages.
4. Speaking of food - everyone jumps up and down over a basket of muffins, a gift certificate to a coffee shop or a box of locally-made chocolates -- Yummm.
5. If your office decides to host a Yankee swap or secret Santa-type exchange and there is a monetary limit (generally $20 or less), keep within that budget. People feel awkward when they receive a gift of greater value.

By Dawn Stanyon, Emily Post.com

Light Up Engagement Rings

An engagement ring with lots of bling; these light up rings add a shining touch to a party favor, or bestow upon the ladies at your bachelorette party.


Size: 1 1/8 x 1 3/4" H
Note:  Comes in a set of 6, 1 white ring and 5 pink rings

Novelty Light Up Engagement Rings

Wine Bottle Tags and Labels

The interest in vineyards, wineries and wine in the U.S. has grown substantially in recent years and this can only mean more and more bottles are being gifted on all sorts of special occasions. Presenting a bottle of wine as a gift is a perfect way to show your appreciation; presenting two bottles even more so!

Once upon a time one giving a bottle of wine as a gift would simply present it to the recipient by holding it up and uttering a few kind words. Then creativity made it to the scene, and the wine bottles were tucked in specially designed boxes or bags. Today, however, people are letting the labels stand out and do the talking by using personalized wine bottle tags. Labels range from well-recognized classics to artsy up-and-comers to those professionally personalized for specific special events, and all are meant to be seen. Wine bottle tags offer the ideal way to achieve this!

The next time you choose to give the gift of a bottle of wine, consider the modish trend of attaching a bottle tag to its neck. You may make your own or opt for colorful, professionally printed tags that offer enough options to create a truly unique design. Tie the tag to the bottle with coordinating ribbon or thin wire. For a special touch, string beads, baubles and/or charms on the ribbon or wire along with the tag.

You can find these items here:

COLOR GIFT TAGS

CUSTOM DESIGNER LABELS

Mini Tree Favors

Give a favor that symbolizes love growing and becoming stronger with time. Many seedlings are available at online nurseries -- these are foot-tall Norway spruces. Keep them in their plastic-wrapped pots so soil stays moist, but cover those in rustic fashion: Tear squares of fabric, gather, and tie with twine.

Source:  Martha Stewart Weddings

Kids Games Memo Pads

Available from our Personalized Stationery Collection™ these classic games for kids (of all ages) are perfect for when your customers are traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house for the holidays! The set includes four game pads (50 sheets per pad) as shown here with your choice of name. This is a Recycled Paper item made of 30% recovered fibers.

Item Title:

Kids Games Memo Pads

Item Number: SD4746

Is Black the New White? Vera Wang's Black Bridal Gown Collection

Vera Wang broke all of the "wedding rules" when she unveiled her Fall 2012 Bridal Collection in New York last week. The 15-piece collection featured dramatic, goth-inspired black wedding gowns made of lace, tulle and organza. Not a single white gown graced the runway aisle. Will stylish brides embrace this trend or is it even too dark for the bitchiest bridezilla?

Would you wear black on your wedding day? I'd love to know your thoughts.

Yummy Cake Pops

With Halloween approaching rapidly, I decided to make ghost cake pops for a new treat. This was my first attempt at cake pops and I was surprised at how incredibly easy they were to make. AND, I had the best excuse to make them – they were for our upcoming party.

These are quick and fun to make.  Just search on cake pops and you will find all sorts of recipes.   The easiest one I found was using a plain donut ball, dip it into melted chocolate/white chips.  To decorate roll/attach candy decorations right after dipping in melted chocolate or put in fridge to harden then decorate with icing.  Have fun and get creative!

♥ Full Color White Napkins

Personalize these white three-ply napkins, in luncheon and cocktail sizes, with any full color logo, photo or design and up to 2 lines of personalization.

Luncheon: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
Cocktail: 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"

♥ Full Color White Napkins

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Wedding Cake Toppers

The ceremonial cutting of the cake is always a highlight at any wedding reception. Ensure you'll be ready for that picture-perfect moment with one-of-a-kind wedding cake toppers. Whether you're taking a contemporary approach to your wedding or are more of a traditionalist when it comes to matters of the heart, you'll find the perfect romantic, vintage, monogram or funny wedding cake toppers for you. 

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Personalized Apron and Oven Mitt

Haute-couture fun is front and center in the "Kensington" Apron and Oven Mitt! Your bridesmaids will relish the idea of making a fashion statement while whipping up a gourmet meal in this distinctive, personalized designer apron and matching oven mitt. This sizzling look is as hot as something fresh from the oven!

 Features and facts:

Ivory-and-black apron with top-and-bottom pleated ruffles, center pocket and damask-design accents

Apron has adjustable neck strap

Crafted from soft, durable canvas

Can be personalized with bridesmaid's initial

One size fits all

Matching, insulated oven mitt with quilted interior

Apron and Oven Mitt coordinates with "Kensington" Tote, Cosmetic Travel Bag and Travel Tumbler

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“The Perfect Pair” Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker

Some of life's most enduring things come in pairs, like couples in love and salt-and-pepper shakers. Kate Aspen believes salt and pepper should come in pears, too, so they created “The Perfect Pair” Salt and Pepper Shaker. It's the pear-fect gift for your wedding or bridal shower guests! Features and facts:

• Top half of pear-green, ceramic pear is a salt shaker, and the bottom half is a pepper shaker
• A tiny, dark-brown stem accents the top of the salt shaker
• Pear measures approximately 3 ½” h x 2 ½” in diameter
• Ceramic pear sets in a bed of natural, shredded raffia on a faux-wood base inside a clear gift box
• Gift box is accented with a sheer white, organza ribbon and bow with a green, leaf-shaped “For You” tag and a small, raised plaque with a tiny, green pear and the words The Perfect Pear Salt & Pepper Shaker on the front of the base
• Gift box measures 3” h x 2 ½” w x 2 ½” d
• Mix and match with “The Perfect Pair” Scented Pear Soap and “The Perfect Pair” Refrigerator Magnet

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“The Perfect Pair” Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker

Best Invitations 2011 - Vote

 I am so excited to share the news that I am once again in the running for Best Invitations on the 10News.com A-List contest for Best Invitations in San Diego 2011!

I’d be honored to have your vote!
Vote now on our 10news.com A-List page.  
All you have to do is click here and then
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If you voted for me last year… I need your help again! Every vote counts so vote from home, vote from work and have your wonderful friends, husband or fiancé vote too!

 If your new to voting this year….Why do you need to register?   It helps to make sure the contest is fair. You'll just have to do this once to let them know that you're really you. After the first confirmation email, you won't hear from them again. If you have time, be sure to leave a testimonial!

 Thank you so much for your support over the past years! To all the wonderful brides I worked with this year, thank you so much for the inspiration to design your beautiful invitations! To bride’s from years past that may be having babiesJ, remember that I do shower invitations, birth announcements and party invitations. I would love to see you all again!

Warmest regards,   ♥ Sandra

Shades of Pink

Shades of pink are popular among brides this season.

Think beauty, elegance, romance, femininity, and love.

There are many ways for a bride & groom to incorporate all these feelings

into their wedding celebration.

Inflorescence with White Pocket and Mocha Backer

Happiness

Riviera

From the wedding invitations to the

accessories to the wedding party apparel.

Vintage Floral Accessory Ensemble 

It's the little things that make a reception special.

Add a fabulous finishing touch to your affair with these modern vintage flower essentials.

Magenta Supersoft Napkins

Other colors available. Napkins may be printed with your name, date

and choice of design,  lettering style and imprint color (foil or ink).

Custom Tote Bags

Colorful tote bags with black handles.

Bags have inner and outer pockets. 100% polyester. 12" x 6 1/2" x 14".

Rectangular Colored Favor Boxes

Rectangular favor boxes in four color choices include: fuchsia, ivory, black and brown. 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Personalization can be done in foil imprint only and include; your choice of a single initial, names and event date or design, names and/or event date.

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Why Have a Bridal Shower?

A bridal shower is a fun way for a woman's friends and family to celebrate her, prior to the wedding. As they "shower" her with gifts, they prepare her to start her own household. Historically, bridal showers started when women wanted to marry "unsuitable husbands" and thus their families refused to provide a dowry. Friends of the couple gathered to pitch in and make up for the lack of a dowry by helping them set up house. Today, they are a time to share stories, eat great food, and pay special attention to the bride.

Who Throws the Bridal Shower?

 Typically, the maid of honor hosts the bridal shower, unless she is a member of the bride's immediate family. (Many etiquette guides frown on a family member hosting, because it looks like she's trying to get gifts for the bride. Often the mother of the bride and/or the bride's sister will still be involved, just not technically be the host. Others realize that in this modern world, a relative is sometimes the only appropriate host.)

For an informal, or casual shower, the maid of honor or host picks up all the costs. For a more elaborate shower, she may talk to the other bridesmaids and get them to agree on chipping in or splitting costs at the beginning of the planning process. And of course she can, and should, ask the other bridesmaids to help with set up, planning, decorating, etc.

When to Have the Bridal Shower

The shower should take place anywhere from 6 months before to the week of the wedding. If many guests are traveling from out of town, it may make sense to have it close to the wedding, so they can attend. Otherwise, it can be nice to have it four months or more before the wedding, so that it will add to anticipation, without adding to a bride's last minute stress. (Some etiquette guides say to wait until after the wedding invitations have gone out, but I think it's fine to do it earlier, as long as all shower invitees will definitely be invited to the wedding itself.) As for time of day, the traditional time is Sunday afternoon, but really any time day or night is fine.

Do You Need to have a Bridal Shower?

It's up to you, and your bridal party! While it's often a very fun afternoon, some bride's feel uncomfortable with the attention. Others may not want to ask their friends for more gifts. Make sure the bride wants a shower before starting to plan one.

Who Should You Invite?

Start off by asking the bride for a guest list! (If it's a surprise, talk to her mother, or her fiancé). You'll want to make sure that you're not inviting anyone who won't be invited to the wedding, and the only way to know that is to ask directly. Remember to invite close female relatives of both the bride and groom, as well as all the women in the wedding party and the bride's close friends. While bridal showers are traditionally all women, today, many are co-ed affairs celebrating both the bride and groom.

What Happens During a Shower?

You'll find that most of the party will be spent eating, laughing, telling stories and opening presents. Food can be as simple as picnic staples and crudite to an elaborate spread with a theme related to the couple. As the bride open presents, have some nice music playing in the background. Make thank-you note writing easier by picking someone to write down the gifts and their giver. If you're having the party at home, you may want to have some bridal shower games to keep the party moving.
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2011 Color Talk For Weddings From Carlson Craft Trends

Double the color, double the fun! This spring and summer look for bright colors and bright color combinations to make a splash at weddings. Some innovative mixing and matching is going on and that means a whole lot of joyfulness in 2011!


Here’s a look at just some of the color combinations that have been called out to make a statement this coming year. There is even a triple combination slipped in!

Garnet + Tangerine The bold colors of garnet and tangerine bring a deep sense of culture to the forefront. Joined together, these stunning colors will carry into the fall wedding season with warmth and outstanding beauty.

Aqua + Chartreuse These two vibrant colors work together to generate some freshness and fun! They are bright and cheery, and they’re not just for destination weddings anymore!

Lavender + Cream + Chocolate Simple harmony comes from these three colors. When they are used together, they’re rich and creamy and so elegant you can almost taste it!

Lemon + Celadon When these pretty colors are combined they create a soft citrusy exhibit. Their yielding combination provides an uplifting sense of delight, and they’re oh so calming, too!

Blush + Mauve Paired together, these two beauties create a sense of pretty sophistication. These feminine colors are great on their own, but when they are combined, the gentle charm is truly a sweet treat to look at.

Fuchsia + Navy Bright and bold, these two colors seem to share with everyone that the festivities are about to begin! They are playful, charismatic and really stand out in a crowd.

No color combinations are set in stone, so have some fun and be creative when choosing the colors for your wedding. Create a colorful feel of fun, freshness, calmness, beauty ... whatever YOU want; it’s your special day to have it your way!

Black Tux and White Gown Favor Boxes

Black Tux and White Gown Favor Boxes

Add a whimsical touch to your reception with these

black tux and white gown favor boxes.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

With tomorrow being St. Patrick’s Day, you’d better start planning your GREEN outfit!  And, for a bit more fun, here are my favorite green invitations, favors and baby outfit.

“Sweet Tee” Three Piece Golf Layette Set in Golf Cart Packaging

Green and White Flower Invitation

“The Perfect Pair” Scented Pear Soap

 Topiary Photo Holder/Place Card Holder

Vintage Perch Invitation

Green Ribbon Invitation

Two Peas in a Pod - Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers

Martha Stewart Event

CLICK HERE:  Martha Stewart Weddings Online Luxury Expo

March 12 + 13, 2011, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
(The LIVE Expo is over but you can still access all their great information and videos.) 

Everything you need to know to plan your wedding

Registration is free!

11 Items for the Perfect Wedding Welcome Bags

 

If you are planning a wedding for a bride who has a lot of out-of-town guests, you might be asked to create welcome bags for them.

Here are 7 things Martha Stewart Destination Weddings and Dream Honeymoons magazine lists that make up the perfect welcome bag and 4 things that I like to add:

Martha’s things-

1) Inexpensive box or bag
You and the bride might want to chose something colorful and reusable so guests can take it with them when they shop and sightsee.

2) Edibles
Try to find something locally made that guests can snack on in their hotel rooms.

3) Souvenir
A fun, inexpensive keepsake with the name of the city, like a magnet shaped like a cowboy boot if the wedding is in San Antonio,Texas.

4) Pampering product
Lip balm, sunscreen or a sleep mask.

5) Toy
A mini version of checkers, a paper airplane kit, just something fun for kids or adults.

6) Map or guide book
Provide a map or guidebook of the local area in case guests have time to explore. You may even be able to pick up some of these things free at your local tourist or visitors bureau or chamber of commerce.

7) Personalized item from the bride and groom
Have the bride and groom create a list or booklet of their favorite places to visit. Or, give guests a deck of playing cards or bottled water that has been personalized with the bride and groom’s names and wedding date.

Additional things I like to include:

1) Welcome note
A short note welcoming the guests to the area and thanking them for traveling to the wedding.

2) Itinerary and invitations
Let guests know the time and place of the rehearsal dinner along with directions on how to get there and any dress code the bride may want to specify. Also, in case guests have forgotten to bring their invitations, remind them of the time and place of the wedding. Include invitations to any events created especially for out-of-town guests and to the after-party and post-wedding brunch, if the couple are having them.

3) Stamped, picture postcard of the area
So guests can send a quick note to a friend or family member.

4) Contact information
Give guests a number to call in case they have questions or an emergency and need to reach someone in the wedding party. It could be your number, if you wish to take this on, or a family member who doesn’t have big responsibilities on the wedding day.

Anything special that you like to include in welcome bags? Please post a comment.

Accentuated with Shimmer

Check out this beautiful top selling item from the Blue album.   Create a layered invitation with this bright white card featuring the verse of your choice, tucked inside an elegant, pearl, shimmer pocket wrap tied with a white satin ribbon.

Invitation in Pocket: 7 3/4" x 5 1/2", Invitation Card: 7 1/4" x 5 1/8"

Accentuated with Shimmer

Custom Designer Labels

Dress up party favors and more with personalized, peel-n-stick designer labels available in four fun designs.

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Custom Designer Labels

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Introduction to Save The Date Cards

Save The Date cards are most often used for destination weddings. These are designed to help your guests plan ahead. They are not necessary, but a welcomed convenience for your guests, and help you to achieve a better turnout. You may wish to send save the date cards if many of your guests will be traveling to your wedding, your wedding will be taking place on or around a holiday, you are having a destination wedding, or if your wedding will take place in a seasonally busy or tourist locale, requiring guests to book flights or hotels early.


When to Mail
When deciding to mail your Save The Dates, take the circumstances surrounding your event into consideration, as there are no hard-fast rules for this. 4-6 months prior is when most Save The Date cards are mailed, though a destination wedding may require they be sent out 9-12 months in advance.


Wording - What to Include
Because save the dates are not a part of your formal invitation set, you have more flexibility in terms of how much creativity you can exercise. Postcards, magnets and photo cards are all acceptable save the date form factors.


Information - What to Include
Typically Save The Date cards do not contain more information than a wedding date, your names, and location. However, you may also wish to include travel information if you are having a destination wedding where travel arrangements will be required.

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"Main Squeeze" Lemonade Mix (set of 6)

Why wait for life to give you lemons to make lemonade? Good times go great with lemonade, too, and Kate Aspen's "Main Squeeze" Lemonade Mix makes the good times that much sweeter! You've found a wonderfully refreshing way to decorate your reception tables, thank your guests and let them drink in the memories of the moment long after the party's over. Features and facts:


•Packet makes one quart of luscious lemonade

•Breezy gift presentation design includes patterned, light-blue box with graphic of a glassful of lemonade on the front, a white-satin bow "tied" around the stem of the glass, nutrition facts on one side of the box, the directions for the mix on the back, images of lemons on the other side, a "slice of lemon" cutout that says "Main Squeeze Lemonade Mix" at the top of the box, and a toothpick topped with a ruby-red umbrella for a summery look

•Gift box measures 4 ½" h x 2 ¾" w x 1 ¾" d

•Sold in a kit of six favors

•Some assembly equired


•Other flavors available "Mix & Mingle" Key Lime Margarita Mix and "Razzle Dazzle" Raspberry Iced Tea Mix

Main Squeeze Lemonade

Shimmery Simplicity

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See more pocketfold invitation here >>>Pocketfolds


Your invitation is enclosed in a white shimmery pocket wrap featuring a lime floral pattern on the inside and is tied with a 20" lemongrass ribbon. A shimmery white invitation card features a celery double line border ecasing your wording. Enclosure cards are available to complete this ensemble.



Closed: 6 3/4" x 5", Open: 6 3/4" x 12 1/2"
 
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2011 Color of the Year - Honeysuckle!

When Pantone speaks, my little ears perk up! I couldn't wait to hear about the 2011 color of the year, and now that I've had a few days to think about it, I think I'm in love. Honeysuckle is such a sweet color, without being saccharin or childlike. I can see it easily as a wedding color combined with metallic gold or silver or as inspiration for a birthday party with tons of pep and vigor.

Below is the first invitation I have designed using this new color.  It's featured on one of my new die cut invitations. 

Inspired by Pantone.com’s 2011 Spring Fashion color report,  I have put together hues that will be hot this spring. A soft hint of pink and pretty lavender will create an elegant look, while vibrant papaya orange and berry pink make a bold contemporary statement. Tiffany blue is still going strong, as well as Chocolate brown for the upcoming season. What will be the main color for your spring or summer wedding? Please leave us a comment with your thoughts…

Riviera Invitation

The lavish french kiss and platinum colored scrollwork patterns featured on this white card invitation were inspired by the beauty of French designs.  If you schedule a consultation we can discuss other color options.
5 1/4" x 7 1/4"

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Black and White Pocket

Black and white are combined to form this striking pocket invitation. The bright white card will feature all of your wording with an elegant, filigree design sweeping across the top. Coordinating respond and reception cards will feature a similar design. "Respond" and "Reception" will always be printed for headings on enclosures. If combination lettering is chosen, they will then be printed in the second lettering style to match the bride and groom's names on the invitation.



Closed: 6 3/8” x 6 3/8”, Open: 6 3/8” x 14 1/2”

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Kids at Heart

Use your two favorite photographs from your childhood to remind guests that you are still kids at heart. The front will feature these photos and each of your names under your respective photo. Your save the date verse and a photo of you as a couple will be featured inside. Background colors available: Grass, Scarlet and Eclipse (Shown).

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Ornate Monogram Wedding Invitation

Wedding invitations with monogrammed initials of the bride and groom are very elegant and simple. Customize with your wedding colors and words.

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Laser Expressions Large Square Baroque Frame Folded Signage

These amazingly crafted frames can be used as place cards, favor table signs, instructional signs or you can even use them to indicate what types of food are at a buffet. The options are practically limitless, what will you use them for?

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Beach Formal Save the Date Card

Remind friends and family to save the date for your beach or destination wedding with this photo save the date card. Beautiful sand dollar accents this modern rustic save the date.  Contact Inviting Invites for pricing.  

New Ribbon Colors

Our best selling Birchcraft invitations now have more ribbon choices! We have added 5 new satin ribbon colors!

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Happy New Year from Inviting Invites