Our holiday birth announcements have arrived!

At Addie Kate Creations we recently added our 2007 line of holiday birth announcements. Holiday Birth Announcements are the perfect way to combine a holiday card with a baby announcemnt.It is appropriate to send a holiday birth announcements for any baby that is born during the fall.

Our line of holiday announcements use a traditional photo card layout with subtle holiday graphics and holiday text to announce you bundle of joy. Our designs also showcase the traditional color schemes of holiday cards but with a modern flair. Instead of bright red and green we used more subtle muted tones. These touches ad an elegant and modern flair to you holiday announcement.

Addie Kate Creations also offers a large selection of photo birth announcements that can be customized as a holiday birth announcement. Holiday cards can be adapted as a holiday birth announcement as well.

Check out our galleries of holiday announcements, photo birth announcements and holiday photo cards to find the design that showcases your personal style this holiday season!

Our Family Halloween Photo Card

I spent this Saturday trying to get my toddler to sit still long enough to capture her cute personality in a photo for our family Halloween photo card. It was a difficult task but we finally were able to get her to pose in her octopus costume.

I choose to do a simple one photo Halloween card. I created the color scheme to incorporate colors in her costume. Browns, oranges pink and white all were combined for a trendy effect. In lieu of pumpkins and spiders I decided to use a polka dot theme for the card.

Overall I was pleased with how our Halloween card turned out.

Envelope Addressing Ettiquete for Birth Announcements

I am frequently asked what the "rules" are for addressing envelopes for birth announcements and invitations.

Here are a few guidelines to follow-

Inner Envelopes

Inner envelopes are only necessary on formal invitations such as weddings or black tie events. Birth Announcements and Children's party invitations do not require inner envelopes.

If you are including inner envelopes write out the name of the people invited to the event. Avoid writing "family" and instead spell out all the guests names.

Outer Envelopes

Outer envelopes should include any professional titles such as Doctor spelled out in their entirety. Titles such as Mr. and Mrs. can be abbreviated.

Street names should be spelled out including Boulevard, Lane etc.

Zip codes and house numbers should be in figure form.

Envelopes for formal events should be handwritten. It is acceptable for less formal mailings such as birth announcements, holiday cards, and birthday invitations to be typed either on the envelope or on a mailing label.

Custom Star Invite

I recently was asked to create a custom star invite for Ivy's first birthday. This was a fun invitation to create. I used hues of green and purple from the picture to give the invitation a pulled together feel. The adorable picture provided made this custom birthday invitation a one of a kind!

Custom Birthday Invitations are the perfect start to a Unique Celebration

Unique children's birthday parties are very popular with modern parents. With today's variety of popular party themes it is becoming increasingly difficult to find an invitation to set the tone for a party. Instead of choosing a generic invitation from the local party store more and more parents are turning to Addie Kate Creations to create a unique invitation that is one of a kind.

Custom card design is available through Addie Kate Creations at no additional fee. Your invitation is designed to perfectly reflect your parties theme and style. Your child is one of a kind, so why not have an invitation that is as well!

Why choose a Holiday Photo Card over a Traditional Folded Card?

More and more families are choosing to spread their warm holiday wishes via a photo card sent to family and friends in lieu of a traditional photo card. Here are some reasons customers love photo cards.

-Photo cards are easy! When you use a company like Addie Kate Creations all you do is provide your photo and your done! There is no need to fill up an empty blank card with a personal message.

-Photo Cards are fun! Who doesn't love picking out their favorite family photo and sharing it with the world? Friends and Family are always thrilled to get new pictures. It helps loved ones feel connected to see how your family has grown and changed each year.

-Photo Cards are economical! Photo cards cost about half the price of traditional photo folded cards. With the many expenses that come with the holiday season this is a great way to save.

-Photo Cards last for years! Photo paper typically has a life of 100 plus years. They are great additions to scrapbooks!

These are just a few reasons to choose a photo card this holiday season. Whatever type of holiday card you choose, make sending your holiday wishes a way to reflect the joy and wonder of the season!

New Holiday Photo Cards are Now Available!

We have recently added to our holiday gallery at Addie Kate Creations. This year we are focusing on designs that incorporate traditional holiday elements with a modern edge. Colors such as apple, lime green, teal, and brown offer a trendy take on familiar color schemes of the season. Holiday Photo cards have become immensely popular in recent years. Choosing a smaller retailer such as Addie Kate Creations ensures your unique photo card will stand out from the rest.

Our Halloween gallery has recently been updated as well. Many families are choosing to send a Halloween card in addition to, or in lieu of a Christmas card. This is a great option if you prefer to avoid the busy Christmas rush. All Halloween cards can be modified as Thanksgiving designs as requested.

Recent Design-Photo Birth Announcement

Makaylin's proud parents choose our Glory design to announce their beautiful girl's arrival. To customize their photo card design we adjusted the color scheme to a softer shade of pink. Makaylin's nickname, Kaylie was spotlighted behind her full name. Addie Kate Creations offers many birth announcements that can be customized to include the child's nickname.

New cupcake themed invitation

I was recently asked to design a custom birthday invitation featuring a cupcake theme. I really enjoyed creating the cupcake graphic and incorporating it into the design. The customer requested a pink and purple color scheme which is perfect for a little girls party. This design will be available in our gallery soon along with a baseball themed invitation, a construction theme and a star themed invitation.