As the holiday season approaches, one of the first items on your to-do list is sending holiday cards to wish your loved ones a “Merry Christmas.” But even if you enjoy holiday crafts, it can be tough finding time to search for stickers, sequins, cardstock, and all the other holiday supplies necessary for DIY Christmas cards. 

Fortunately, you don’t need more than your own computer and a few minutes to craft amazing, one-of-a-kind online DIY holiday cards. Join us as we share our top tips for creating beautiful, easy-peasy greeting cards that will make the season bright for your loved ones — and save you time. 
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Someone special has their heart set on an under the sea birthday party, and it’s time to get planning. This is such a fun theme to work with, as there are so many incredible styling, activity, food, and invite options.

Let’s take a look at some of our favorite under the sea birthday party ideas ranging from decor and games to delicious snacks and fun favors. Plus, we’ll share some of our most loved under the sea-themed party invites so your guests are excited to make some waves! 
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Planning an event can be a lot of work, but we also think it should be a ton of fun. One of the best parts of event planning is sending out invitations. They build excitement for your upcoming event and they’re a great way to show off your personality. If you’re not sure where to start when crafting your dream evite, this guide will show you how to send an evite using Greenvelope.
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When Mother’s Day approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll show your appreciation for your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, or other mother figures in your life. To help you find the perfect way to express your gratitude — as well as thoughtful sentiments from the little ones in your family — we’ve brought together our best Mother’s Day card ideas. 

From sweet to silly, you’ll find inspiration for different types of Mother’s Day cards, plus Mother’s Day sayings you can adapt and make your own. 
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There are so many wonderful events in life that deserve a celebration, and hundreds of ways to honor the special day. Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash for your bestie or hosting a dinner party for work colleagues, party decor can help set the tone for the affair. You don’t have to be an up-and-coming Martha Stewart or DIY expert to create your own event decor and DIY party decorations.

In fact, decorating for a big party can be fun and simple. You can even get friends and family in on the fun and make it a group project. These DIY party decorations will make any event stand out, and you won’t have to shell out thousands of dollars for a professional decorator. 

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Mardi Gras evokes visions of laughter, joyous celebrations, and colorful events replete with Cajun food, jazz, and exuberant dancing. So it’s no surprise that this party theme is among the most popular for birthday parties and pre-wedding celebrations. To celebrate your special occasion, use this guide for fun ideas on Mardi Gras decorations that range from low-key to over-the-top. You’ll also find festive invitation inspiration so you can invite guests to your bash in style.
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There are 16 million reasons to celebrate your sweet 16. It’s a time to gather with friends and family and acknowledge how much you’ve learned and grown over the years. Whether you’re planning a massive soiree or keeping things simple, hosting a party for this milestone birthday is a must. In this guide, you’ll find top tips for the party planning stages and get inspired with stunning invitation ideas. You’ll also discover sweet 16 ideas that cover everything from themes and party decorations to party games and birthday cake options.
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Someone special has a birthday coming up, and you want to pick the perfect card. Avoid the chaos of heading to the store or making a rushed purchase by sending a happy birthday ecard.

To help you create and send the perfect birthday wishes, we’ve brought together some fun wording ideas and our favorite designs. But first, let’s review some of the top reasons why ecards are such a great choice.
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Are you ready to start planning your Super Bowl party? Watching the Big Game (and halftime show) is the highlight of the celebration. But the food, drinks, company, and party activities make it an event not to miss. To help you plan an amazing football party this year, here are 10 Super Bowl party games — some are perfect for before the Big Game starts, while others are ideal to play during or after the action on the field.

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Weddings are gorgeous affairs with beauty infused into even the smallest details. Leading up to the big day, brides and grooms find themselves immersed in a world of choices, including invitations and wedding stationery. With elegant options ranging from custom hand-painted designs to letter-pressed invites and laser-cut wooden albums, wedding invitations can quickly become pricey. Most couples spend between $400 and $650 on wedding invites alone.

That doesn’t mean you have to blow your entire wedding budget if you want stunning invites. You can still have a gorgeous design by making your own wedding invitations. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about designing DIY wedding invitations, including paper and online invitation options. Plus, you’ll find some of our favorite wedding invitations that you can customize online to help you get inspired.
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