We're gearing up for another birthday this week... Jonathan turns 8. I can hardly believe it! Well, he has chosen a Secret Agent/Spy theme for his party. Can't wait! I've got fake mustaches and mysterious glasses for everyone. :-) I just wanted to share the little invite we came up with. Complete with a secret decoder. I used my Cricut to cut the file pocket and folder. I used a transparent red plastic report cover which I picked up at Wal-Mart to cover the window of the file folder. I then printed out the party details onto white cardstock in light blue ink, then stamped over the image with a pattern stamp and red ink. It pretty much makes the blue printed words disappear, but when placed under the red window, the red ink disappears and you can see the lettering. I used the new Graphically Speaking Cricut cart to cut the "confidential" label for the envelopes. Let's just say I scored big points with a certain *almost* 8 year old for this little idea. :-) It was a little hard to capture in the photo, so I hope you get the idea.
And I'll leave you with a fun little project that I made as my last assignment as guest designer at Emma's Paperie. We were challenged to make something using the kraft boxes from her store and this is what I came up with. Just a fun birthday treat using some old-fashioned candy sticks.
That's all for tonight! Thanks so much for stopping by...I truly appreciate all of your sweet comments. Have a great day!
So cool! I think you would score big points with any boy of any age!! haha.
The candy box is amazing. The colors just make me smile.
Posted by: Charlene Austin (Willow01) | October 07, 2008 at 12:38 AM
How clever! Love the secret decoder. What a cute party theme. Which Cricut cart did you use to cut the pocket and folder?
Posted by: Theresa Smith | October 07, 2008 at 08:02 AM
What a totally cool idea!! You are so clever!
Posted by: Beckie Carlson | October 07, 2008 at 08:11 AM
A spy part sounds like a blast. Eight year old boys are so much fun!
Love the treat box. It's gorgeous.
Posted by: nicole Maki | October 07, 2008 at 09:57 AM
That invitation is so neat, Betsy!! I love it! Sounds like it's going to be a fun party!
Posted by: Niki Estes | October 07, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Very cool, It's pretty actually, but boys like cool better, right? :)
I love those candy sticks and might just have to try something with them soon! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa Johnson | October 08, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea! You are soooo creative! Way to score those brownie points with your son! You're sure to be the coolest mom ever!
Posted by: Becca Shogren | October 08, 2008 at 02:03 PM
What a great party theme. I love the decoders that you made...very cool.
Posted by: Cassie D'Ambrosio | October 08, 2008 at 08:26 PM
love everything you make! :)
Posted by: Beatriz Jennings | October 10, 2008 at 03:47 PM
How cute are those! The invites are so creative. I am sure they were a big hit! Love the altered box too. Yummy!
Posted by: Roree | October 14, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Those birthday invitations ROCK!!!! I LOVE it!! I can totally see doing that for a little boy....namely my own! Thank you for sharing it! :>
Posted by: Karen | October 20, 2008 at 09:17 PM