Cherry Blossom Purple Invitation

Spring is here! Although it is still cold outside, I consider my son's birthday as the official beginning of spring so here is a spring invitation.

Cherry Blossom Purple is the sister of Cherry Blossom Violette Invitation I introduced to you last autumn.

I have changed the cherry blossom graphic to match the wedding favors and tried a new purple ribbon. This is not the final version though.

For some reason I have a special affection for this cherry blossom collection. I usually take quick snapshots of my samples on the work table. However I realized that with these invitations I always made the effort to set up a nice background.


Now back to the little celebration we had yesterday we decided to only have a only a small party with close friends and family. Although I was tempted to throw a big one with official invitations and all other stuff, I realized that was far from my style. I even went classic with the birthday cake and gave up the fancy icing in favor of tasty whipped cream and berries. So much about listening to yourself instead of going with the flow. That's me and I love who I am.

Cherry Blossom Violette Invitation

I would normally not show you this invitation until next year. But I really like it and since the bride wants something a little different I will post it now.

The round gatefold shape and satin bow is nothing new to my work, but I love the harmony between the colors and textures.
This particular shade of purple goes perfectly with the dark brown of the branches and cherry blossom pink. Also the satin paper, satin bow and translucid paper create a silky texture texture that makes you want to touch this invitation.

It all looks lovely in the autumn sun, like a promise of the spring that is yet so far away.

And sorry if it all seems too poetic. I always become melancholic at this time of the year.