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