10.29.14
Strike!
This week's Hot Card is for a bowling-themed Bar Mitzvah, and comes to us from EAF in New York, NY. This striking set features a clean, contemporary invitation on Stone paper with Tomato and Deep Gray inks, as well as a custom designed laser-cut reception card featuring a bowling pin and bowling ball, carrying through the theme of the event. So fun!
01.27.16
Mixed Messages
We love the creativity of this invitation suite. Our lovely friends at Paper Becomes You in Bethesda, Maryland chose this invitation from our Bar/Bat Volume V album, but wanted to customize the design. They incorporated a musical liner and patterned party card to celebrate the girl’s love of music. Add a geometric die-cut and patterned thank-you note and you get this playful, personalized Bat Mitzvah set.
01.20.16
Start Spreading the News
This Save the Date from The Dandelion Patch in Vienna, says “I heart NY.” We took recognizable monuments from NYC and incorporated them into one large die-cut. White lithography really makes the text stand out!
10.21.15
Paper Love
This week’s Hot Card features a fun and gorgeous wedding set incorporating our new wood veneer and a custom die-cut created from a house railing that the bride loved and sent to us. We love the look of the entire set because it incorporates nature and industry creating a unique urban garden appeal.
10.14.15
Mmm....Gingerbread
What’s more adorable than a gingerbread family? This week’s Hot Card is from our super creative store, Invitinglee, located in Potomac, Maryland. The holiday card features three custom designed gingerbread people, die-cut out of Chocolate paper and topped with little Deep Red paper bows. A darling candy cane liner reinforces the theme of sweet holiday treats.
10.07.15
The Glitter Train Continues!
For the second week in a row, our Hot Card of the Week is from The Paperia, located in Ardmore, PA. This Bat Mitzvah invitation features bold typography in block, script and sketch fonts. The focal point is the custom die-cut of the girl’s name, Lane. We love how the image breaks up the text and how the Glitter Platinum paper adds dimension and sparkle!
09.30.15
All that Glitters
The Hot Card of the Week is from our dear friends The Paperia located in Ardmore, PA. This holiday card showcases the word “love” in an elegant script and die-cut from our Ruby Glitter paper to give the card added dimension. We chose this design because of its simplicity, when sometimes you may not want to showcase a photo, just a nice sentiment for the holiday season.
09.23.15
Off the Cuff
We chose to showcase this save the date and menu from our awesome Pittsburgh store, Nota Bene, because both pieces were different takes on the same affair. The cufflink die-cut was etched out of our Silver Mirri paper and then added to both cards. The menu also features the Silver Mirri paper as a base layer. We love the masculinity of both of these pieces, especially paired with the abstract mirrored paper.
09.16.15
Purple Pebble Eater
This gorgeous Hot Card is from the lovely Ink.Papery in Fair Haven, NJ. We love this entire Bat Mitzvah suite because it was derived from two of our wedding spreads. We love the concept of combining styles to create an invitation that is truly unique to the individual. It takes a really great creative eye to be able to envision what the design will look like when you are simply piecing it together on paper.
09.09.15
Gear Up!
The last few moments of summer are begging us to drop everything and go on a bike ride. The Hot Card was tailor made to fit the Bar Mitzvah boy’s passion, mountain biking. This is the first time we have designed a mountain bike die-cut, but not the first time we have created a look representing a client’s passion and hobby. Enjoy the last few moments of summer (especially if you’re going to be shoveling snow soon)!
09.02.15
Olive This Invitation!
This easy,breezy 1950’s inspired invitation is from our lovely friends at Nota Bene located in Pittsburgh,PA. Soft Pink, Antique Metallic&Night papers were used to create this very special fiftieth birthday party invite. The top layer is printed w/gold lithography then die-cut to showcase the name & the custom designed martini sipping woman.The liner also has a fun, retro vibe inspired by 50’s fabrics&wallpaper patterns.
08.26.15
An Oscar Worthy Invitation
The HCOTW comes from our friends at Blacker and Kooby, located in NYC. The Hollywood inspired card looks like it could be taken directly from the Walk of Fame! The faux granite pattern was used to resemble the sidewalk and a two layer die-cut printed star with the Bar Mitzvah boy’s name added dimension to this invite.We love this invitation because of the awesome use of pattern, die-cutting and a very well-executed theme!
07.01.15
Hot CAR of the Week!
Talk about clean lines and impressive performance! This sleek 60th birthday invitation features a two-ply base of lapis lazuli metallic and brushed silver mirricard papers and a custom die cut sports car. You can bet that these classy invites got people pretty revved-up for the party to follow!
06.26.15
Army Ants
This week's Hot Card comes to us from Jenny's Paper Ink in Atlanta, Georgia. It's a totally awesome custom Bar Mitzvah invite complete with custom die-cut with camouflage filler. March on!
06.11.15
Retro Hot Pink Bat Mitzvah
The Hot Card of the Week is from No Regrets located in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. The Fuchsia and Black Metallic Bat Mitzvah invitation features a row of custom die-cut circles and fold-over with a pocket. Super fun and super hot!
05.21.15
Framed
This week's Hot Card is from Pen and Paper in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It features one of our hottest custom die-cuts, which elegantly frames the beautiful typeset invitation text.
05.13.15
Ferris Wheel of Fun
Our Hot Card of the Week is from the lovely Jenny's Paper, Ink.! The Bat Mitzvah invitation is a three-layer card with a simple frame shape. We designed a super cool gold street car, die-cut Ferris wheel and gold glitter name to accent the fun nature of this dance party suite.
05.06.15
Mirror, Mirror
This awesome 50th birthday invitation from Inscriptions, Inc in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado features Mirri and Bright Pink papers and white lithography, all in the shape of a compact. We love the creativity of the design! You can bet the recipients are carrying these around in their purses.
04.22.15
Whammy Bar
This hot card showed up in a stretch limo with a massive crowd of paparazzi right behind! It's a rockin' design from Jenny at Jenny's Paper, Ink who modified our custom cut guitar party card to make it even bigger and more awesome. We totally dig it!
04.15.15
The Mask
This week's Hot Card comes to us from our pals at Mark Harris Stationers in Newton Center, Massachusetts. It's a beautiful custom Bat Mitzvah combo complete with gorgeous custom mask. We love it!
04.01.15
Phyl
The super awesome Hot Card of the Day is from By Invitation Only Designs based out of New York. What makes this card extra special is not only the custom die-cutting, the letterpress, the glitter paper it is that the card is in honor of the owner herself. She chose the beautiful colors and style that really set the tone for her event. Rock on, Phyllis, Rock on!
03.18.15
Blake It 'Til You Make It
Our retailers often customize designs in such a beautifully ingenius way that it makes us stop and say, "Why didn't we think of that?!" For Blake's eye-popping Bar Mitzvah invitation, our friend Mickey at Sidelines in Rockville, MD applied a bold, masculine palette to #B534 in our Mitzvah V book, resulting in a true work of invitation art that belongs as much in a museum as it does a mailbox!
03.11.15
Go For Gold
We had the pleasure of creating this gorgeous wedding save the date with the talented Linda at Fancy Letters in NYC. The design (made by the bride herself!) comes to life with sumptuous, bold gold foil that justaposes seamlessly with black flat-printed ink. A fun use of font styles completes the look, making this a truly one-of-a-kind card!
03.04.15
Ocean Commotion
It isn't hard to sea that our friends at JAM in Beverly Hills, CA hit the ball out of the park with this beachy keen save the date featuring LVC's lavish gallery printing. The composition of the gorgeous photograph perfectly accommodates text while still allowing for the image's artistry to shine. Our gallery printing is always shore to be a hit with event guests!
02.25.15
Orange Is The New Jack
Orange you glad Pen & Paper in Bryn Mawr, PA came up with this striking color scheme for a Bar Mitzvah invitation? The rich Bright Black paper surrounds the contemporary mosaic of color like a frame around a stained glass window. A corresponding Orange Juice liner and two-layer party card complete the look. Please see item #B538 in our Mitzvah V book for more details!
02.18.15
Bugs & Kisses
The always creative Invitinglee in Potomac, MD gave everyone here at Luscious Verde a chance to say "AWWW" this Valentine's Day with this awww-dorable custom ladybug card, complete with moving wings. In lieu of spots, this special love bug shows off her glitter hearts, helping add the cutest touch of amour that any Valentine could hope for!
02.11.15
So Katie
Katie is truly the belle of the ball with this fabulous Caribbean Glitter and Bright Pink Bat Mitzvah invitation from The Invitation Lady in Bellaire, TX. The striking color combination, hot custom liner, and delicately placed rhinestone come together for a truly glamorous invitation suite.
02.04.15
Gate Bold
There's a certain point when a gate fold becomes a gate bold. Maybe it's when arresting Lapis Lazuli Metallic paper juxtaposes with bright Shamrock accents, or when a custom tag and custom pocket come together to add just the right amount of detail. Either way, our talented friends at The Rye Stationer in Rye, NY have created a true gate bold with this sleek Bar Mitzvah invitation.
01.28.15
Frozen
Wow. Even Elsa herself would be jealous of this intricate winter-themed Bat Mitzvah invitation from our friends at L.S. Amster Company in Scarsdale, NY. Instead of fighting off the cold, this stunning invitation embraces the season, celebrating the beauty of winter with dazzling two layer die-cut snowflakes and custom corresponding liner. The Sailor Metallic paper provides a cool sparkle, making this invitation shine.
01.24.15
Score!
This striking Bar Mitzvah invitation comes to us from our friends at Plan-it Parties in North Potomac, MD. With thick museum board, Cobalt Silk paper, bold custom die-cutting and eye-catching fonts, this invitation is equal parts sophisticated and playful. The lacrosse-themed liner subtly introduces a sporty context for the invitation suite while still allowing the artful typesetting to shine.
01.14.15
Bright Lights, Big City
This glamorous New York City themed B'nai Mitzvah invitation set gives Carrie Bradshaw a run for her money! With a shimmering black glitter skyline, gleaming silver litho accents and vibrant Fuchsia paper, our friends at Paperazzi in Parkland, FL were able to capture the excitement of the Big Apple in this sublime showstopper!
01.07.15
How Does Your Garden Grow
With succulents, ferns and tweedia all in a row! These stunning rehearsal dinner invitations, table numbers, and place cards take inspiration from this event's luxurious centerpieces. Our designers brought their artistry to this set by researching each floral element to create these beautifully intricate die-cut pieces. The fold over rehearsal dinner invitation opens to reveal event details.
12.17.14
Hot Card of the Year
For our final "Hot Card" of 2014, we've chosen this amazing creation from Nota Bene in Pittsburgh, PA. To get the full story on this truly custom masterpiece and all the gorgeous accessories we produced to go with it, check out our latest case study.
12.10.14
Plaid Party
Wow. This princely Bar Mitzvah invitation from our friends at It's Personal, by Jen in Chappaqua, NY is the epitome of East Coast sophistication. By juxtaposing the traditional plaid pattern with the gleaming Antique Metallic paper and matching envelope, we get a fresh, hot look that's equal parts youthful and elegant. A custom die-cut "E" and rich Patriot paper complete this masterpiece.
12.03.14
All that Glitters
How jaw-dropping is this invitation?! We always enjoy creating with our friends at The Write Stuff in Weston, CT, and love the customization they brought to this Bat Mitzvah beauty! The die-cut Glitter Moon text corresponds with a custom circular glitter party card. Breeze paper adds a touch of sophistication to this true work of art.
11.26.14
Flower Power
This week's Hot Card comes to us from our friends at Paper Treats in Miami Beach, and is a beautiful variation of a Luscious Verde design. We love how the sumptuous Beet thermography and hot Silver Metallic paper meld to create the stunning mid-layer on this Bat Mitzvah Invitation. The stylized flower pattern, clean fonts, and matching liner all come together to complete this show-stopper!
11.19.14
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Violet and Emerald and Frosting and Tomato and Apple... and Wasabi, Orchid, Pool and Neptune... oh my! This dazzlingly colorful Bat Mitzvah invitation comes to us from our friends at Mark Harris Stationers in Newton, MA and utilized pretty much every LVC ink available! The square invitation features a singular Gumdrop eyelet allowing for a circular swinging attachment revealing more event information. So beautiful!
11.12.14
Seeing Spots
This stunning lime and cobalt custom designed bar mitzvah invitation comes to us from our creative friends at Invitinglee in Potomac, MD. The shinny mirri backing juxtaposes with the rich, matte LVC gallery printing on front to create a true work of art! With a matching liner and fun futuristic space theme, we can't get over this piece!
11.05.14
Double Trouble
We can't get over this inventive double-sided B'nai Mitzvah invitation from our friends at Luv Notes in Cherry Hill, NJ! This custom design plays off of the invite's round shape by featuring a groovy disco ball on one side and a sport-tastic hockey puck on the other (complete with Philadelphia Flyers detailing!) With mirror paper and a custom liner, this stunning five layer card makes us jealous we weren't invited!
10.22.14
All That Glitters
This week's Hot Card comes from Wendy at Simply Inviting in Suffern, New York, and it may just be the recipe for luxury! Start with a die-cut glitter monogram, add blackberry metallic and gold metallic papers, stir in an elegant response card, and top it all off with a matching envelope and liner. Voila! A beautiful invitation that guests will cherish.
10.15.14
Happy Holidays!
This week's Hot Card is from us! It's a gorgeous high-end custom holiday card complete with a charming torn paper tag and stunning gallery printed photograph.
10.08.14
Octoberfest
This week's Hot Card, appropriately enough for October, celebrates beer, the most wonderful drink of all, and is from our pals at Paper Caper in Burlingame, California. Featuring a laser-cut German beer stein and custom pretzel envelope liner, this invitation will get everyone in the mood to party!
10.01.14
Road Trip
This week's Hot Card comes to us from Noteworthy Notes in Chicago, Illinois, and is a real (road) trip! Becca's 50th birthday party invitation features completely custom design work and a whimsical laser-cut bus to boot.
09.24.14
Holiday Cheer is Here
This week's Hot Card comes to us from our pals at Paper Caper in Burlingame, California, and reminds us that winter is on its way! This custom holiday party invitation features laser-cut trees and a matching gold tone-on-tone envelope liner. Holiday cheer indeed!
09.17.14
Mirror Mirror
This week's Hot Card comes to us from the always-wonderful Lani at Write Occasions in Denver, Colorado. Adam's contemporary Bar Mitzvah invitation is complete with red paper laser-cut detailing, silver mirror paper, and a beautifully designed layout.
09.10.14
A Vision in Neon
With bright neon colors, die-cut details and a gatefold, this B'nai Mitzvah invitation is perfect for both a boy and a girl. The information, brunch, and reply cards tuck beautifully into a custom pocket. Thanks to Creative Parties in Bethesda, Maryland for letting us help create this beautiful invitation set!
09.03.14
Gatefold - New Orleans Style
Is there anything more fun than a completely custom laser-cut gate on a New Orleans themed invitation? This week's Hot Card comes to us from Nota Bene in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and in addition to having beautiful typesetting and a matching envelope liner, makes us want to get on a plane on fly to NOLA!
08.27.14
Luscious Verde Holiday Box
This week's Hot Card(s) come from us! Our new 2014 Holiday Box includes 19 stunning cards! With laser-cut glitter details, twine embellishments, letterpress chipboard and more, these luxurious cards are sure to put a smile on the faces of everyone lucky enough to receive one! Please visit your local retailer to find out more.
08.20.14
Spruce Moose
This week's Hot Card comes to us from... us! It's an in-house custom moving announcement for our own Jamie, who left us earlier this year to move to Canada. There might not be anything cuter than a moose wearing a scarf. Although we will miss Jamie, we'll always have this adorable card!
08.13.14
Groovy, Man
This week's Hot Card comes to us from Jenny's Paper Ink in Atlanta, Georgia. It's a groovy 60s inspired custom Bar Mitzvah invitation complete with negative cuts and a custom tie-dye pattern. Can you dig it, man?
08.06.14
Put a Ring On It
How cute is this contemporary gray and pink Bat Mitzvah invitation complete with fabulous laser-cut rings? This luxury custom-made card comes to us from our friends at Pretty in Paper in Boca Raton, Florida.
07.30.14
Shh!
This week's Hot Card comes to us from our pals at Hopple Popple in Newton, Massachusetts. This one is an awesome custom birthday party invite in a Number 10 size, complete with custom pattern and completely custom typesetting. We love it!