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Birthday Invitations

May 23rd, 2010 admin No comments

Birthday Invitations

Glittered Birthday Invitations Show Off Your Style

Your birthday is such a special occasion; make sure to up the dazzle factor with a special birthday invitation. And extra sparkle for your birthday invitation can come from a simple, yet bright accent like glitter. Glitter is a simple and inexpensive way to dress up cards, letters, notes and invitations.

How to add glitter to your birthday invitations

The actual glitter product comes in many forms. The two most popular forms of glitter are the “glue-on” and the ‘spray-on.’ Both of these can be found at your local craft store. While they are both glitter, they can have two different effects.

Glue-on glitter is used with a clear drying adhesive. Apply the glue in the shape you’d like the glitter, and then sprinkle the glitter on your birthday invitation. This makes your glitter localized on the invitation. You can make many playful shapes and designs this way. This method goes great with a plain invitation with no other pattern or design.

The spray-on method gives you more of an all-over glitter look. This method is perfect for your invitation if you have an all-over design or a multicolor design on your birthday invitation. Spray glitter will add an attractive effect and make your birthday invitations stand out.

When to use glitter on your birthday invitations

Before you use any type of glitter on your invitation take a look at your overall design. If you’ve chosen a big, bright pattern or multiple colors and designs, glitter might be overkill. Using glitter should enhance and highlight your invitation, not make it look overdone and gaudy. A good rule of thumb is to keep your birthday invitation to 2-3 elements. Any more than this and you’ll risk having an invitation that is just a mess. Don’t feel that you have to add glitter just to have something to add. Incorporate glitter into your birthday invitation from the start and you’ll have the right look.

An attractive birthday invitation for kids and adults

Glitter has many great applications for birthday invitations of all kinds. Use glitter for your little girl’s birthday invitation to make her feel like a princess. Add stars, suns and moons to your little astronaut’s birthday invitations for an out-of-this world look. Even grown-up kids can enjoy some glitter on their birthday invitations. An all-over spray can make your birthday invitation sparkle and shine – perfect for a big milestone birthday. A sheen of silver glitter spray on a black invitation can make any birthday invitation look like a million bucks!

Don’t be afraid to add a little shine to your birthday invitations with a touch of glitter or an all over spray. This accent can be easy and affordable and can make a huge impact. Just be sure you’re not over doing it with too much shine. Dazzle your guests, don’t blind them.

Make the most of your birthday party invitations with our great selection at MyExpression.com. We’ve also got a great selection of theme birthday party invitations to make your next birthday party a huge success.

About the Author

Amy Carter is a former wedding and event planner with lots of great tips, tricks and advice to make your next birthday event spectacular. Check out MyExpression.com they have plenty of birthday party invitations and much more.

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