June is busting out all over

Here in the US we've just had Memorial Day weekend. Since we live fairly close to the infamous "Jersey Shore" we took full advantage and spent a day down at one of the more quiet beaches, Spring Lake. It's a beautiful town with loads of huge Victorian-era homes. There are no fast food places/bars or the like right on the beach so needless to say, its one of the lesser visited beaches. So we spent a nice couple of hours there. Just a few blocks north in Belmar, the scene is quite different in the summer. We'll just say that I'm skewing the age median up quite a few notches when I'm there. We go there in the fall/winter as there's a playground for my daughter and a Dunkin' Donuts for my husband. ;)

We also went to the Bronx Zoo over the weekend. I hadn't been there in probably 20 years and it has changed so much for the better. It's huge and a great family day out. Highly recommended if you're in the NYC-area.

Enough of my life, let's look at this week's fabulous picks!

Pink Yellow Gerbera Daisy Baby Shower Invitation by wasootch

The text on this pink lemonade gerbera daisy with lemon yellow ribbon and floral damask baby shower invitation is fully customizable. This is a pretty pink lemonade and lemon yellow floral baby shower invitation. Great for those expecting a girl, those wanting to do a "flower baby shower", and for those who are gerbera daisy fans.

Vintage Black & White Save the Date Announcement by Pip_Gerard

Sample Photography by Andrea Rose.

Spring owl kids birthday party green border invitation by yourbirthday

Spring owl kids birthday party square invitations, featuring a cute spring owl in purple and dark brown holding a flower in her beak on a branch with green leaves, colorful text and a lime green plaid pattern border.

Night Sky Fireworks 4th of July Party Invitation by starstreamdesign

Explosions of fireworks light up the starry night sky on this sparkling Independence Day party invitation.

Beach tropical wave with birds wedding invitation by TheStationeryShop

Elegant beach / sea / tropical / holiday themed wedding invitation featuring a big wave in front of rising or setting sun with two flying birds.

Patriotic BBQ and Fireworks Invite by OOPSY_PAPERIE

Fun in the Sun - Beach Party Flyers by starzraven

Throwing the best beach party requires super fun flyers to tell everyone! These 8.5" x 11" beach party flyers are designed in a cool medley of pink, blue, and yellow over a sandy beach.

4th of July Red Silk Freedom Gold Party Invitation by TheHolidayEdge

Make your 4th of July celebration or bbq stand out this year with our 4th of July Red Silk Freedom Gold Party Invitations.

Save the Date fuchsia flower photography flat card Custom Invite by Jamene

This save the date wedding announcement flat card has a macro photograph of a fuchsia pink/purple flower on the front and back. On the front, Save the Date is written in white and fuchsia pink/purple. On the backside, you can easily personalize this with the names of the bride and groom and the date of the upcoming wedding ceremony.

Pizza Party Takeout Box Celebration Invitation by oddlotpaperie

Pizza Party Takeout Box Celebration Invitation. A really cool pizza party invite for any celebration. This invite is designed with the top of a pizza in mind. Great cardboard textures and pizza parlor colors throughout this invitation. Mushrooms and stars decor the top and bottom edges giving this invite a great appeal! 

Modern Floating Flowers Bridal Shower Invitation by twoheartsshoppe

This lovely bridal shower invitation by Two Hearts Wedding Shoppe™ features a cascade of lovely floating modern flowers with the words "Bridal Shower" in an elegant typeface. 

Damask Black Chubby Business Card template by susanmossart

Damask Black design Chubby Business Card template, suitable for anyone. Personalize with your own details.

Check out all these talented artists and the works shown here. There's so much more to see.

The unofficial start to summer

We're heading into Memorial Day weekend here in the US, but it hardly feels like summer as we've been deluged with rain, rain and more rain. Not much planned for the holiday weekend, just some day trips. I know my Zazzle friends will be hard at work creating through the weekend, but hopefully they'll take some time to enjoy it. The pickings this week are stellar, as always, but then again, I would expect nothing less.

Sweet royal princess girl's birthday party stamps by Jamene

This girls birthday party USPS postage stamp has a sweet royal princess theme. There is a brown hair princess standing at the left wearing a princess dress and jewel crown. On the bottom right, there are some pink and blue flowers. At the top, Royal Birthday Party is written in a cute cursive font with a star wand above.

Sunset Hues Fall Wedding Monogram Design by jfarrell12

Sunset Hues Fall Wedding Monogram Sticker.White monogram text on a black box. Background is a warm sunset hue with intricate flourishes surrounding the monogram.

Pink Gingham Picnic BBQ Party Invitation by starstreamdesign

Capture the fun of a picnic or an outdoor BBQ with this fun party invitation. Customized text sits on top of a paper napkin against a pink gingham tablecloth. The meal is over and the remnants remain including beverage rings on the tablecloth and serviette. What's more is that the enemy of picnics, ants, are paying a visit. The gingham pattern is repeated on the reverse and more ants have come to scavenge.

Class of 2012 Trendy Grunge Graduation Invitation by The Spotted Olive

This super cool and ultra trendy Class of 2012 grunge graduation announcement and open house party invitation by The Spotted Olive™ is certain to leave a lasting impression. Featuring a grunge background of chain link with the words "Class of 2012," this stylish announcement and invitation is the hip way to announce your accomplishment & invite people to the party after the ceremony.

Black white pink damask 21st birthday photo by yourbirthday

Elegant black white pink damask 21st birthday photo invitation, featuring a black white damask pattern, a hot pink band, a faded damask label with pink black outline and your photo. A modern, fashionable, stylish design of a classic theme with a light touch of vintage/retro. A trendy and classy design perfect not just for the milestone 21 birthday. Change the number to fit your needs.

Cute and fun seahorse under the sea birthday by BrightAndBreezy

Cute and fun under the sea birthday party invitation for kids featuring a little cartoon seahorse in a whimsical style with turquoise waves and an orange starfish. Customizable invitation text. Cute design for boys and girls, great for under the sea themed birthday parties. 

Yellow Daisies in a Blue and White Bowl Poster by sfcount

Bright yellow daisies fill a large white ceramic bowl decorated in shades of blue in the original digital watercolor on this poster print. Light shines in on the still life from a window behind and a single taper candle stands in a gold sconce on the Robin’s egg blue wall behind.

Christmas in July Party invitations by Starzraven

Why wait until December to feel the Christmas spirit? Throw your own Christmas in July party! These Christmas in July Party invitations feature a beach scene with a "snowman" made of sand wearing a Santa hat and the word "PARTY" is sitting in the sand and the letters designed as presents.

Navy Silver Glitter LOOK Snowflakes Wedding Invite by NiteOwlStudio

This modern and festive navy blue and silver glittery LOOK (printed) snow flakes wedding invitation is shown here on silver metallic paper. It is easily customized with your own information.

4th of July Freedom Crest Red Party Invitations by The Holiday Edge

Make your 4th of July celebration or bbq stand out this year with our 4th of July Freedom Crest Red Party Invitations.

Blue Baby shower Thank You Photo Card from baby by Cards_by_Cathy

A cute Blue Baby shower Thank You Photo Card from baby to thank all your friends and family for the lovely gifts for your little one! Design shown here is for a baby boy with blue photo frame, choo choo train, balloons, dotty button and some diamonds! Card verse is written as if from baby. Put a picture of baby/babyscan or of the family and baby and move it into position behind the picture frame.

New York City Sunset Skyline Wedding Invitation by Pip_Gerard

Getting married in New York at night? Are you and your fiance big "Sleepless in Seattle" Fans? Do you adore the Empire State Building for it's romance and symbolic nature? Then this wedding invite is perfect for you!

Here's wishing all who celebrate, a very happy Memorial Day and a good weekend to those who don't. Do you have any special plans coming up?

Is it summer yet?

Mid-May and its feeling like summer around these parts, so needless to say, my hair is HUGE with the humidity! ;)  School's out in one month and we're thinking of what to do this summer. While we're muddling over that dilemma, try these offerings on for size. And again, as always, I urge you to check out the shops of these fabs designers bringing you products this week.

Vintage Typography Poster Bar-Bat Mitzvah Invitation

Typography arranges itself on this Bar or Bat Mitzvah invitation to give an impression of a vintage poster. The invitation is accented by corner ornaments against a dark blue.

Blue and Yellow Damask Wedding invitations

Beautifully decadent Wedding invitation in dark blue and yellow. Detailed floral damask pattern is printed on the invite card with full pattern on the back. This is perfect if you are having an elegant bridal shower, wedding or event.

Distressed Paint American Red, White & Blue Plate

Bold, distressed red, white and blue stripes with white, hand-painted stars give the patriotic American design on this plate a rustic look. 

Burgundy & Green Floral Vine Wedding Invitations

Elegant floral wedding invitations with a burgundy & green color scheme that make these invitations appropriate for any time of year, any season. The body of the front is a pale beige paper texture while the front border and the back side are a burgundy concrete textured illustration. 

FOURTH 4th of July Party Custom 5x7 invitation

A 4th of July celebration announcement that is perfect for your next independence day party!

Big brother funny monsters kids t-shirt

T-shirt for kids featuring two funny, happy monsters or aliens, on green and one yellow and orange. Orange text "Big brother". Cute and fun design for boys, perfect as a gift for new big brothers and big brothers to be.

Flourish vine black pink turquoise wedding

Flourish vine black pink turquoise wedding invitation, featuring a black vine with flowers with turquoise blue center, a double black and hot pink border and an elegant formal script font on ivory/ecru background. A contemporary, floral design with a touch of vintage, perfect for a modern or traditional spring or summer wedding. This stylish design can be used for other special occasions such as birthdays, engagements or anniversaries.

Add Your Logo Cute Retro Polka Dots Business Card

This cute retro polka dots business card design by The Spotted Olive™ features a faux logo to be replaced with a transparent PNG version of your own logo and funky polka dot accents at the top and bottom edges of the card. Add your business information on the back. Great for a variety of business types and professions including bakeries, hairstylists, crafters, jewelry designers, handmade artisans, hairdressers, salons, nail salons, stylists, interior designers, boutiques and more!

Vintage Rococo Pink & Gray Damask Invitation

When only the finest will do our Vintage Rococo Pink & Gray Scroll Damask Invitations can be customized with your choice of font & text. Simply hit the customize button for more options. Please note all jewels, metals, etc are a printed effect.

Cosmic Glow Bowling Party Invitations

Cosmic Glow Bowling Party Invitations. Great invitations for any glow bowling party! Features 2 blue glow lit pins and glowing like text on the page! 

Fall leaves vintage distressed wedding invitation

This 5.25x5.25 square wedding invite has a tan and brown vintage distressed background with a grapevine branch on the top left that has some yellow, orange, red, and brown fall leaves and "grape like" shapes. On the right, you can easily customize the names of the bride and groom along with your wedding ceremony details.

Spring is in the air

Welcome to May and around my neighborhood, spring has almost certainly sprung. Thinking about summer and what it may bring....

And on a totally unrelated note note, here's this week's awesome offerings:

 A sweet baptism or christening invitation that shows off your sweet little baby. An ornate white band holds a medallion containing baby's monogram. The damask figure is repeated as a watermark against pastel purple on the front and the back. Appropriate for a baptism, christening or new baby announcement.

This stylish class of 2012 graduation photo announcement by The Spotted Olive features a trendy chevron pattern background with photo frame and a cute banner with the words "class of 2012" in a fun type style. There is a solid area for the graduate's information. The back also includes the chevron pattern with a solid area for the open house details and the words "celebrate the graduate" in a cute typeface.

This 5x7 graduation ceremony announcement / party invitation has a beautiful trendy tangerine orange watercolor floral design at the bottom left, with a faded squares design in the background. At the top right, Graduating Class of is written in a trendy swirl font.

Cute little onesie (can be made in any size shirt) for a sweet, but spoiled little person (or big person).

Elegant nautical vintage-style wedding invitations featuring a blue compass & torn-edge beige paper illustration over blue.

Personalize the text and photo on these yellow gerbera or gerber daisy flower photo graduation invitations or announcements. You can change them both with the personalize options. For more extensive changes to the invitation (font, font color, font size, text placement, photo size, photo placement), use the customize it option. The colors on this card are yellow, green, and black.

Adorable! FROG PRINCE Invitation. This is perfect for your next birthday party or baby shower!

This trendy invitation is inspired by the traditional "cork board" and features a printed image of a cork board as the background and it is framed by light wood. There are printed sticky notes with faux push pins holding them in place. These notes feature plenty of customizable text for you to add your party information. Upload 4 of your own photos to the vintage frames which are also held in place by colorful pushpins. Shown here as a surprise birthday party invitation, this retro inspired design can be customized for graduations, anniversaries, showers or just about any other occasion.

Great for fundraisers, giveaways and promotions, a plump, shiny, red love heart with a black paw in the center replaces the letter “o” in the phrase “adopt a shelter animal” in this original design.

Class of 2012 Graduation stripe pattern photo

An elegant photo announcement featuring the words Class of 2011 on grey black striped background. The place holder for your photo is the number 0.