Bella Ink Designs' Invitations for the Boys

PH-180

Need an invitation to celebrate the man in your life?  Bella Ink offers a variety of invitations free of flowering accents to suit any occasion, from birthday bashes to retirement parties.

The newest addition to our man-friendly line-up, PH-180 (above), is a half-sheet invitation (5.5 x 8.5) that has been printed on a premium cream, card stock.  Mix tape artists of yore will appreciate the cassette tape blasting sound waves around the event's important who, what, where and when details.

PH-168

Appropriate for any age, this chalkboard inspired print uses bold colors to highlight the important message here... It's a SURPRISE!  If news leaks, blame the guest with loose lips not Bella Ink.  We did our part.  Measuring 5.5 x 8.5, this design has been printed on a premium cream, card stock.

PH-128

Fundraisers, birthdays and more, this golf theme invitation will gather the guys for a day of keeping score.  A coordinating note card (CC-102) reads, "World's Greatest Dad," should the kids want to celebrate with a day on the greens.  This 5.5 x 8.5 invitation has been printed on a premium white, textured card stock.

PH-115

Get guests on board to celebrate the man who keeps a boat (or wishes he kept a boat) docked in any of the world's great bodies of water.  This nautical theme invitation has been printed with letters spelling out "Party" beneath flags waving over the event's details.  Measuring 5.5 8.5, this invitation has been printed on a premium white, textured card stock.

PH-122

Chevron, done in mossy green, muddy purples and aquas, decorate the cake and border on this 5.5 x 8.5 birthday invitation printed on a premium white, textured card stock.  This design celebrates boys to men with vibrancy and cheer.

For additional invitations that won't make a man bat an eyelash (they're always blessed with the longest ones!), cruise through our Party category online.

~Heather F

Studio Director

Bella Ink Introduces New, Everyday Pricing on Select Products

2015 WATERCOLOR CALENDAR

2015 Watercolor Calendar

Bella Ink's 2015 calendar measures 6.25'' x 8.5,'' and features 12 months of inspiring phrases and vibrant designs.  With a built in easel stand, this item is ready to be displayed on any flat surface.  Convert the calendar into wall art by slipping ribbon through the antique wire coil and hanging it from a nail.  View the calendar and its new, LOWER pricing HERE.


BULK GIFT WRAP

Bella Ink Gift Wrap Left to Right: GW-8, GW-7, GW-5, GW-1, GW-4 (Sold Out), GW-6, GW-9 and GW-2

Bulk gift wrap (10 flat sheets per order), measures 19'' x 27'' and has a  matte finish.  Bella Ink offers a variety of styles appropriate for birthdays, showers (baby and bridal), and general gifting occasions.  View individual designs and and the new, LOWER bulk rate in the Bella Ink gift wrap shop. 


SPIRAL JOURNALS

400-JS2 Don't Be Koi Spiral Journal

Bella Ink's spiral bound journals feature covers printed on a pearlescent card stock.  Each of the interior pages have been fully printed and lined, front and back.  This style is also available in a butterfly or peacock print.  View all three designs and their LOWER, everyday pricing in our journal shop.


MINI INITIAL THERMOGRAPHY JOURNALS

JB13, Mini Thermography Journal

 
At 4.25'' x 5.5,'' Bella Ink's mini thermography journals are the perfect size for toting in a handbag or storing in the car.  Each initial, and different floral accents, have been enhanced by traditional gold thermography.  All interior pages are fully lined, front and back.  View all available initials and their new, LOWER pricing in our journal shop.


#10-SIZE INVITATIONS

PT-57

All #10-size (4.25'' x 9'') invitations have been marked down as we are making the move to produce half-sheet (5.5'' x 8.5'') invitations, only.  A variety of designs in this size can be found throughout the website in the baby, holiday, party and wedding categories. 

Card stock will vary between textured and smooth, cream and white.  Please read descriptions online for individual details.  Prices are good on all #10-size invitations until sold out.  For details on printing invitations at home, and templates, please visit our Printing Guidelines page.

All orders may be placed online at www.bellaink.com.  Retailers may purchase these, and other Bella Ink products, through their local sales Rep, or through Bella Ink directly.

Bella Ink Designs can be found at card and gift shops throughout the U.S.  To find a nearby retailer, please visit our Find A Store page.

~Heather F.

Studio Director

Suite Saturday: Get These Invitations Before They're Gone!

PH-154, WCC-11 and EF-114

Looking to create a beautiful suite for a wedding, shower or birthday?  We've posted these designs before, but they're worth re-visiting because they're about to sell out.  If you've been eyeballing any of the four invitations featured here today, now's the time to pull the trigger.  You don't want "I should have bought that" remorse.

PH-156, WCC-11, and EF-151

Each of these invitations has been printed on a premium textured, cream card stock and comes with the option to be glittered by hand in the Bella Ink studio before it ships.  Invitations measure 5.5'' x 8.5,'' and may be printed in the studio before they ship.  Please check out our Custom Printing page for more information about typeset orders.

PH-108, WCC-11 and EF-115

The flat response cards and coordinating folded notes featured alongside these invitations are in stock and ready to ship at any time.  Response cards may also be used as table cards.  Bella Ink will print the response cards and blank folded notes before they ship, by request.  Blank notes look best printed with a monogram or a first or last name.  Other variations may be discussed with our graphic designer. 

WH-50, WCC-11 and EF-129TY (Also available blank for personalization)

View these and other designs at www.bellaink.com.  For a nearby retailer, please visit our Find a Store page HERE.  

~Heather F.

Studio Director

Bella Ink Loves: Summers on the Water

Top: PH-181 and PH-115.  Bottom: EF-163TY (Also available blank for personalization) and EF-171TY.

In Chicago, it's not summer if it doesn't include a day (or more) on the lake.  Bella Ink's President and Creative Director, Melissa, loves to unwind by sailing as often as possible.  Her love of the water has inspired many a design here at Bella Ink, and since we can't think of summer, or summer parties like The Fourth of July, without thinking about boating, here's a collection of our favorite nautical designs.

Top: CC-216, CC-157, and CC-200.  Bottom: CC-87, CC-221, and CC-133.

Maybe we'll see you out on the water, or dockside at a restaurant on the river.  Boat safely!

 

  

~Heather F.

Studio Director

Bella Ink Loves: Summer Cookouts and Cocktails

Top: PH-170 and PH-169.  Bottom: PH-112 and PH-113.

It's time to light the grill, sit on the patio with a cold beverage (we like Moscow Mules) and gather with friends and family simply because its summer.  Bella Ink has a fabulous selection of invitations for cookouts and cocktails, so go ahead and plan your evening "out."  You'll need those memories when the long winter comes calling.

Top: PH-142 and PH-76.  Bottom: PH-118 and PH-141.

Moscow Mule:

1/2 oz. Lime Juice
2 oz. Vodka (Try Titos)
4-6 oz. Ginger Beer

Serve over ice, ideally in a copper mug and garnish with a lime wedge.  To make this a Kentucky Mule, swap out the vodka for bourbon.


Bella Ink's summer party invitations may be purchased through card and gift shops nationwide, or through www.bellaink.com.  For more summer soiree invites, click HERE.  To find a nearby retailer, please visit our Find a Store page HERE.

Many of Bella Ink's invitations may be hand-glittered before shipping, by request.  For more information about Bella Ink's stationery products, or for information on becoming a retailer, please email us at info@bellaink.com.

~Heather F.
Studio Director

Bella Ink Designs has Love for Fill-Ins with Trains and Bugs

Top: FI-25 Party Train and FI-23 Party Bugs.  Bottom: FIN-10 Party Train Thank You and FIN-9 Party Stripe Thank You

It's the little things that amuse the littlest people in our lives.  A freight train rolling along the tracks, a smaller version bringing food to the table at their favorite restaurant (like 2Toots Train Whistle Grill), or the one on TV urging them to call out, "Choo, choo!"  Some kids collect creepy crawlies, like caterpillars and potato bugs, storing them in bug condos and feeding them lawn clippings.  At Bella Ink, we've transformed their favorite things into affordable fill-in party invitations and coordinating, flat thank you notes.

Bella Ink's Fall/Winter 2014 party fill-ins, without embellishments, have been printed on a premium, textured card stock.  Being part DIY, fill-ins are a fabulous options for parents looking to keep their budget in check, and the easy prompts on each thank you will have even the youngest scribe knocking out a perfect letter of appreciation.  Each pack of fill-ins includes 8 cards and envelopes.

Be sure to check out the website for additional fill-ins, including those for princesses, pirates, ice cream aficionados and more!  (New designs should be posted by the end of May)

Bella Ink products may be purchased at www.bellaink.com, or through retailers nationwide.  To find a nearby retail, please visit our Find a Store page HERE.

~Heather F.

Studio Director

It's Not a Party without Stationery from Bella Ink Designs

 (L) PH-177, It's A Party Invitation; (C) CC-234 You Did It Greeting; (R) CC-232 One of A Kind Greeting

Bella Ink Designs' 2014 party invitations and greetings are a vibrant mix of color and pattern, a signature of our #GIRLBOSS, Melissa Danaher.  She's been loving the DIY tassel banners showing up on wedding blogs and Pinterest, and incorporated the idea into her newest invitations and greetings. 

If you're feeling confident about your DIY skills and want to create a tassel banner of your own, check out this instructional video on YouTube.  If not, you can always hit up Etsy's artisans and have a banner delivered right to your door.  EverlyLaneDesign offers boatloads of fun garland designs, and the option to customize one of your own.

Bella Ink products can be purchased at www.bellaink.com, or through one of our many retailers.  Visit our Find a Store page for a retailer near you.  The above designs should be available online and in stores by the end of the month.

Happy crafting!

~Heather F.

Studio Director

Suite Saturday: Get Set for Your Event

Invitation: CH-39, Response/Table Card: WCC-11, Greeting: CC-164

Whether you're hosting a small sit-down dinner or a holiday open house, having a winter wonderland wedding or simply sending out well wishes for the new year, Bella Ink has invitations and note cards for you!  Everything pictured in our "suites" is sold separately, so you can mix-n-match according to your specific needs and style preferences.

Invitation: CH-32, Response/Table Card: WCC-11, Greeting: CC-166

"Joy" has been pre-printed on the above invitation, drawing focus to your event's important who, what, where and when details.

Invitation: CH-41, Response/Table Card: WCC-11, Greeting: CC-167

Sparkly wire trees for the tabletop were Bella Ink's inspiration for this invitation and note card, which has been a runway best-seller.

Bella Ink products may be purchased through card and gift boutiques nationwide, or through bellaink.com.  Have your invitations printed at through the Bella Ink website between now and December 11th, 2013, and we'll print a return address on the accompanying envelopes, FREE!  (Offer good through December 11th, 2013, and through the Bella Ink website, only)

~Heather F.
Studio/Mktg. Director

Suite Saturday: Get Set for Your Event

Invitation: CH-45, Response/Table Card: WCC-11, Greeting: CC-162

Welcome guests to a holiday open house with Bella Ink's CH-45.  This invitation and greeting marries your classic design style with your wild side.  When guests see these invitations, they'll know cocktails and a good time are waiting inside.

Invitation/Recipe Card: CH-37, Response/Table Card: WCC-11, Greeting: CC-167

Hosting a holiday fundraiser or cookie exchange?  Consider Bella Ink's double-duty invitation and recipe card, CH-37 (above).  The recipe card measures 4x6 on it's own.  Once it's been cutaway from the rest of the invitation, it may be stored away with other cherished holiday recipes.

Invitation: CH-40, Response/Table Card: WCC-11, Greeting: CC-166

Like we said in an earlier post, CH-40 has been a runaway best-seller in the Bella Ink studio.  No matter your celebration style, this chalkboard design has got you covered.

Bella Ink stationery products may be purchased through card and gift shops throughout the U.S., as well as through Bella Ink directly.  When purchasing from Bella Ink, remember to select Custom Printing to have your event's important who, what, where and when details printed before shipping!

~Heather F.

Studio/Mktg. Director

Let Bella Ink Designs Print Your Invitations and Note Cards for You!

Bella Ink's PH-106, Boot Scootin'

You're a busy person and you've become acclimated to shopping online at home or in the office.  For over a year, you've been able to shop for invitations and note cards directly off the Bella Ink website, yet you've had to rely on your inner DIY goddess, your computer savvy BFF or your local print shop to get them printed.  Not any longer!  Bella Ink Designs is happy to print your invitations and notes before shipping them to your door. 

When shopping at www.bellaink.com, simply add your favorite items to your shopping cart, along with the custom printing option.  (Look for the image below in each category.)  After your order has been submitted, we'll be in touch via email with information on how to submit, to Bella Ink, the wording for your invitation, or the name/monogram for your personalized note cards.

~Heather F.

Studio/Marketing Director

Bella Ink Designs' Roses Are...

...Anything but red.  It may be red rose day, but we at Bella Ink prefer pink, orange, blue and green.  We have nothing against the classic red rose, but our romantic designs, painted in watercolors, or hand-drawn by President and Designer Melissa Danaher, call for a softer hue.

 Top Row: BH-39 Pink Baby Shower, BH-40, Pink Rose Cross, PH-154 Wrought Iron; Bottom Row: PH-156 Link Up, WH-69 Coming Up Roses, BH-34 Orange Roses Marquee (Additional designs at www.bellaink.com)

The 2013 line of Bella Ink's invitations and folded notes overflow with boughs and bouquets of roses, each one thoughtfully placed on cards for everything, from baby showers to wedding ceremonies.  Each design is then hand-glittered, by request, in the Bella Ink studio before shipping.

Top Row: BH-38 Blue Baby Shower, BH-41Blue Rose Cross, PH-159 Cheers; Bottom Row: PH-160 My Chickadee, BH-37 Baby Boy Bottom, PH-139 Green Roses Marquee (Additional designs at www.bellaink.com)

To find a Bella Ink retailer, shop additional Bella Ink Designs, learn about custom printing, or how to become a retailer, please visit us at www.bellaink.com.

An Inviting Solution to Multiple Hostesses

At Bella Ink, we've seen the number of hostesses for bridal and baby showers go up significantly over the years.  And they all need credit where credit is due... on the invitation.

Faced with eight hostess names and all the important who, what, where and when details of an event, Paper Paper in Solana Beach, California, came up with a darling solution.  Playing off the teacup on Bella Ink's WCH-26, the team at Paper Paper printed the hostess names on vellum, which was then cut it into the shape of a tea bag and affixed to the invitation with string.

You can find Paper Paper at...

Paper Paper
142 S. Solana Hills Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
P: 858-481-8883
Web: http://www.paperpaperusa.com/About.html

~Heather F.

Studio/Marketing Director

Bella Bachelorette Party Ideas

Bella Ink PT-105, Hanky Panky (no longer available), Cupcake image from thecupcakeblog.com, Rate-a-Male scorecards from discountpartysupplies.com, The Bramble jello shots from jelly-shot-test-kitchen.blogspot.com, Rhinestone T-shirt transfer from myrhinestonetransfers.com, Mini Pommery Pop Champagne bottles, Scavenger hunt cards from partycheap.com, Pink and white feather boa from Amazon.com, and La Perla Lipstick Fever slip 

We gals at Bella Ink love a good party, and today we're thinking about Bachelorette parties in particular. A lingerie theme bash will make the party a little sexy, omitting anything shaped like male genitalia will keep it classy, and we definitely suggest getting a little cheesy with fun accessories and games.  This formula will keep the fun at a level most guests will find comfortable, whether you stay in, go out, or both.

Bella Ink PH-135, Good Nightie

~Heather F.

Studio /Marketing Director

The Sweetest Thing

Top (left to right): Bella Ink BH-31 Baby Shower Invitation, Image of Le Chocolat Du Bouchard Dessert by GK on Yelp, Lindt Cherry & Chili Bar.  Bottom (left to right): Image from Chicago Chocolate Tours, Godiva Chocolate Shake

Chocolate-themed bachelortette parties and showers (baby or bridal) are a sweet treat for guests as well as the guest of honor.  This Bella Ink gal has been to a couple such events and would willfully trade in a night of champagne or an afternoon of tea sandwiches and salads for decadent chocolate treats any day.  Chocolate tours and fondue parties at chocolate shoppes are unique enough to get guests excited for something they've done a million times before.

Chicago Chocolate Tours with Valerie Beck will take your group to various sweet locales around Chicago's Mag Mile and Gold Coast.  These day trips are a great way to celebrate a bride-to-be whether you intend to hit the clubs at night or not.  I have a major sweet tooth and, because of this tour, I am now addicted to Lindt's Cherry & Chili chocolate bar and Godiva's Dark Chocolate Decadence and Dark Chocolate Raspberry shakes.

At Le Chocolat du Bouchard (Naperville, IL) you can get drunk on chocolate instead of liquor, which is perfect if you're throwing a baby shower.  The mom-to-be and her guests can order up virgin chocolate martinis and exotic hot chocolates from the drink menu downstairs.  The lofted party space is where the action really happens, though.  The shoppe's fondue party menu provides guests with a variety of fruits, cookies, cakes and other sweet treats for dipping.  Mini martini glasses and coffee cups are set out next to the fondue pot so guests can bring treats back to their table where double dipping is perfectly acceptable.

If you don't have a special occasion to shop for, or an event to attend or host, you can head over to Le Chocolat du Bouchard for dessert after dinner out on the town.  Once they open their cafe next door, that chocolate martini won't have to be a virgin and you'll be able to get something more savory than a slice of cake.  By the way, we know where they hide the cakes... in a room just off the upstairs party space.  I'd hate to be the one sent to bring a cake down two flights of stairs, though!

If you want try your hand at throwing a chocolate fondue party at home, try this recipe from Lindt Here.  You can dip just about anything into chocolate.  If you're feeling adventurous, you can even try bacon!

~ Heather F.

Studio/Marketing Director

Bella Ink Designs Gears Up For Graduation

Top: PH-126 and EF-119TY, Bottom: PH-123 and EF-116TY by Bella Ink

College and high school graduation season is upon us and Bella Ink Designs has a variety of invitations to celebrate both grad guys and gals.  New for Spring/Summer 2012 are Bella Ink Designs' PH-126, Head of the Class and PH-123, Class Act, and their coordinating Thank You notes.

Top: PH-70 and PH-64, Bottom: PH-46 and WCH-30 by Bella Ink

In addition to new designs for Spring/Summer 2012, Bella Ink Designs has several popular graduation invitations from past seasons available for purchase.  Additionally, any of Bella Ink's invitations may be used as graduation announcements!

To find a Bella Ink Designs retailer near you, please visit http://www.bellaink.com/stores.html.  Retailers, please contact Bella Ink Designs directly for more information.

Stock the Bar

Your friends have moved into a new home and are now hosting a Stock the Bar party.  Before you head over to check out their new digs, be sure to have a fabulous gift in hand.

For wine lovers, bring a celebratory bottle of Sparkling Shiraz.  It's a bubbly red, sweet Australian wine that pairs well with cured meats.  Chowhound enjoyed Mollydooker's Goosebumps Sparkling Shiraz (bottom, center), when it was available.  Now you can try Mollydooker's current vintage, Miss Molly Sparkling Shirz. 

Pick up a unique bottle opener, such as the antique key from Pottery Barn pictured above (bottom, left), to partner with the wine, as well as a cookbook about wine bar food, such as Wine Bar Food: Mediterranean Flavors to Crave with Wines to Match by Cathy and Tony Mantuano (bottom, right), available at The Art Institute Museum Shop.  We highly recommend the endive marmalade recipe.

For those who prefer a classy drink, like a gimlet, we suggest shaking things up a bit.  Give their drink new life with Absolut's Wild Tea Vodka.  Don't forget the limes!

Drink Responsibly!

{Top Row: Bella Ink Designs PH-114, Stock the Bar Invitation; Pottery Barn Sheffield Entertaining Bar Cart; Absolut Wild Tea Vodka.  Bottom Row: Pottery Barn Antique Key Bottle Opener; Mollydooker Sparkling Shiraz; Wine Bar Food by Cathy and Tony Mantuano}