Joy-filled Holiday Inspiration

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Some red and white holiday inspiration, featuring my Joy-filled Christmas Photo Card (in the "Snow" colorway), now available in my Minted Storefront:

Clockwise from top left: Peppermint Ornaments from Wisteria | Candy Pane from Good Housekeeping (photo by Michael Partenio)  | Red and White Christmas Home Tour from Remodelando la Casa  | Joy-filled Christmas Photo Card by Kim Dietrich Elam from Minted

More Love Lasso Wedding Inspiration

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My foil-pressed Love Lasso wedding invitation, in which all the details are surrounded by "love," is so simple and chic, it would complement any style of wedding. Embracing the "lasso" aspect of the design, I've corralled it with some rustic blush pink/gold wedding inspiration below.

Clockwise from top left: Love Lasso wedding invitation by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted  | Mint, Peach & Orange Rustic Ranch Wedding from BridalMusings.com (Photo: Christa Elyce)  |  California Wedding: A Pink And Gold Beauty Part 2 from MODwedding (Photo: Honey Honey Photography)  |  Blush Pink Montana Wedding from StyleMePretty.com (Photo: Cindy Cieluch Photography)

Love Lasso Wedding Inspiration

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My foil-pressed Love Lasso wedding invitation, in which all the details are surrounded by "love," is so simple and chic, it would complement any style of wedding. Embracing the "lasso" aspect of the design, I've corralled it with some rustic wedding inspiration below.

Clockwise from top left: Love Lasso wedding invitation by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted  | Texas Hill Country Wedding from Apryl Ann Photography at Style Me Pretty  |  Cocktail Hour with Signature Drink from A Rustic, Coastal Wedding at Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport Island, Maine at the knot (photo by Hello Love Photography)  |  Los Olivos Wedding at Demetria Estate from OneLove Photography at Style Me Pretty

Holiday Cocktail Party Inspiration 2015

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Inspiration for a stylish holiday gathering, to pair with my Cocktail Party Invitation (in the "Little Black Dress" colorway), available in my Minted Storefront:

Clockwise from top left: White Chocolate & Rosemary Cranberry Blondies from Sweetsugarbean | Holiday Antipasto Wreath from Sweet Paul Magazine  | Cranberry Fizz Mocktail from Sacramento Street  | Cocktail Party Invitation by Kim Dietrich Elam from Minted

In Love Wedding Inspiration

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If you are looking for an invitation that really conveys how much you and your betrothed are "in love," look no further than this typographic wedding invitation that has all the wedding details in "LOVE." Below, I've assembled some inspiration for my "In Love" wedding design, which is also available as an engagement party invitation.

Clockwise from top left: A Cheerful Garden Wedding in West Linn, OR from the knot (with Bella Bloom Florals and Aaron Courter Photography) | In Love wedding invitation by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted  | Les Macarons – Almond and Lavender Almond by Megan at Two Delighted | Picture 749340 from Style Me Pretty (with KT Merry Photography and Christina Gillon Events)

Three Cheers Holiday Party Inspiration

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Just in time for the upcoming holiday party season, my Three Cheers design is now available for sale at Minted . I've enjoyed curating some inspiration, to pair with my design, for a fun, yet sophisticated, holiday cocktail party:

Clockwise from top left: Three Cheers Holiday Party Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | Vanilla and Cranberry Panna Cotta Parfaits Recipe from Food & Wine (photo by John Kernick)  | Holly Jolly Jelly Shots by E is for Eat for Tablespoon | Merry Cranberry Margaritas Recipe from My Recipes (photo by Andrea M. Gómez; styling by Miranda Jones)

Lettered with Love Holiday Inspiration

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One of my latest designs available for sale at Minted is a hand-lettered holiday card that conveys both "love and joy" with simplicity. Here's some holiday inspiration to go with my Lettered with Love design:

Clockwise from top left: Set of 3 - Red & White Decorations from Laura Godbold Design | Gingerbread Advent Calendar from Butcher, Baker  | Lettered with Love by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | Jingle Bell Baker's Twine for Wrapping from Sweet Paul (photo by Alexandra Grablewski)

Polka Dot Shower Inspiration

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Shower the guest of honor with love and polka dots! Here's some inspiration for a stylish party, themed with polka dots and hearts, including my Polka Dot Shower Invitations:

Clockwise from top right: Polka Dot Shower Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | Sophisticated black and white baby shower for Chelsea of Sugar Paper LA (photo by Scott Clark Photo) from 100 Layer Cakelet | Red Velvet Cupcakes from Lemon-Sugar | Modern pink, black and white party ideas (photo by Charlie Juliet) from 100 Layer Cake | Book paper heart garland, upcycled wedding shower banner, 12 ft Valentines day banner, red heart party decor, photo prop from AntnFrog via Etsy | Cecilies Lykke: 13.01.13

Droplet Baby Shower Inspiration

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This week, I enjoyed curating inspiration for a couple's baby shower to go with my Droplet Baby Shower Invitation, also available in gray/blue and for twins and triplets through the knotesLLC Zazzle store. I just adore those sweet raindrop pillows!!!

Clockwise from top right: Macarons â la ganache au sésame noir from Carnets parisiens | Umbrella Garnish Picks from Anthropologie  | La Famille Goutte 1920 from ZuShop  | Droplet Baby Shower Invitation Aqua/Pink by knotesLLC from Zazzle

Lovestruck Wedding Inspiration

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Minted's Annual Wedding Inspiration Board Challenge is on! Choose from their great selection of wedding invitations and fashion your dream wedding, using their easy inspiration board templates. My entry features my own Lovestruck Wedding Invitation:

Clockwise from top left: Wedding Flowers from Suzanne Nichols Design Group | A Darling Buds of June Wedding from Whimsical Wonderland Weddings (photography by Lily and Frank Photography) | Lovestruck Wedding Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | Cloud Freebies | French macaroons from The Baby Shower on 346 Living (Photography by Michele Beckwith) | Hues You’ll Heart: Pink and Gold from Society Bride (posted by acase)

More Holiday Cocktail Party Inspiration

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With the holidays fast approaching, I've been searching the internet for more cocktail party inspiration, this time, for my Holiday Swizzle Cocktail Party Invitation Black, available through the knotesLLC Zazzle store. It was so much fun tracking down these festive treats - cheers!

Clockwise from top left: Holiday Swizzle Cocktail Party Invitation Black by knotesLLC from Zazzle | Candy Cane Martini Jelly Shots by JellyShotTestKitchen from Tablespoon  | Sparkly Vanilla Bean Macarons with Three Christmas Inspired Frostings from Kevin and Amanda | Boozy Peppermint Mocha Jello Shot from Bakers Royale  | Peppy Sugar from MayBowser  | Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites from Cooking Classy  | down in the meadow: Christmas

Halloween Dinner Party Inspiration

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Minted is looking for Halloween party inspiration in their latest Inspiration Board Challenge. With their great selection of Halloween Party Invitations and $1700 in prizes, you may be inspired to enter, too! This board features my own Skull and Crossware Party Invitation.

Clockwise from top left: Skull and Crossware Party Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam from Minted | Martha Stewart Halloween Glitter Wine Labels from Grandin Road at ThisNext.com  | Photography by Damian Russell from studio number 19 | Realistic “sugar skulls” designed by Snow Violent and photographed by Olesya Turchuk from Toxel.com

Holiday Cocktail Party Inspiration

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With holiday gatherings only a few months away, I've put together some party inspiration featuring my Cocktail Party Holiday Party Invitation from Minted.

Clockwise from top left: Winter White Cosmo holiday cocktail from the Wedding Chicks |  Smoked Trout on Pumpernickel from Martha Stewart, Photography by John Kernick | Mistletoe from Stilmittel | Simple wreath on a black door, Photography by Nicole Franzen Photography, via Flikr, from La Buena Vida | Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis from the Cooking Channel, Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis 2008 | Cocktail Party Holiday Party Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam from Minted 

Estate Wedding Inspiration

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So, with my new inspiration board addiction well underway, I've entered Minted's Wedding Inspiration Board Challenge with this board featuring my Estate Wedding Invitation.  You can enter, too, and be eligible for hundreds of dollars worth of Minted credit; or just help me win by visiting my board on Minted and clicking that small green heart icon.

Clockwise from top left: Photo by Sarah K. Chen posted at Inspired by This | Black Tie Bouquets: Anemones from Martha Stewart Weddings | Cristal Room Baccarat | Estate Wedding Invitations by Kim Dietrich Elam from Minted | Badgley Mischka Wedding Shoes from AtUrBest Special Events | Macaron Wedding Cake from Martha Stewart Weddings

Little Heart Birth Announcement Inspiration

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Inspired by Minted's latest Inspiration Board Challenge, I've created another birth announcement board.  I'm finding that creating these inspiration boards for an imaginary nursery, wedding or other occasion is satisfying some of my escapist urges, so look for more to follow!  This one is for my Little Heart Birth Announcement.

Clockwise from top right: Soft toy sculpture amigurumi bunny crocheted white bunny with a red heart from Sofiasobeide via Etsy | Heart Pillow Cover - White Linen and Deep Red Felt 12" from PillowFactory via Etsy | Each Beat of My Heart - Love Wedding Nursery Gray Grey Chevron Red Heart - Love Art Print Valentines Day from Hairbrainedschemes via Etsy | Ajalor Red Canvas Derbies with Leather Trim red with cream 6M-12M from Axl's Closet | Little Heart Birth Announcement by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted | from Stokke® Global's Inspiration Gallery

Butterfly Kisses Birth Announcement Inspiration

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In addition to offering custom design and photography services, I am now one of a Minted's independent designers:

"Minted is a global community of independent graphic designers and an online store that prints and sells the best of their designs in the form of paper goods."

"Minted holds monthly design challenges, and voters rate the best designs in a highly competitive process. The winning designs are produced and sold, and the designers earn cash prizes, a place in the Minted collection, and commissions on all sales."

My first design selected by Minted was my Butterfly Kisses Birth Announcement. So, when Minted announced their latest Inspiration Board Challenge, I decided to create a board for my first pick...

Clockwise from top right: Butterfly Mobiles by ButterflyOrbs |  miss laine's room by Jennifer Johner |  Pretty Pink, White and Gray Nursery by Angela Smith of Angela Mae Photography at On to Baby | Butterfly Kisses Birth Announcement by Kim Dietrich Elam at Minted