Okay, so I wanted to make some Thanksgiving invitation cards. I gotta say, it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be! But I got it done, and I’m here to share the whole shebang with you guys.
First off, I spent some time thinking about what kind of vibe I wanted for these invitations. Did I want them to be super formal, like those fancy wedding invites? Or did I want something more chill and relaxed, you know, just like a casual get-together with friends and family? In the end, I thought Thanksgiving is all about being cozy and thankful, so I went with a more casual feel. But I’ll touch on how I could’ve made it a formal invitation later.
Then came the fun part – the design. I’m no artist, but I do have a soft spot for those warm, autumn colors. So I looked up some images online. Pumpkins, brown and orange leaves, you name it. I found this one image called “Fall Foliage” and thought, “That’s the one!” It just screamed Thanksgiving to me.
Next up, the words. This was the trickiest part, to be honest. I mean, how do you invite someone to dinner without sounding like a robot or a cheesy greeting card? I started by writing down some words that came to mind when I think about Thanksgiving: grateful, blessings, feast, good food, great company, cherished memories. Stuff like that.
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Here’s what I ended up with:
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“Dear [Recipient’s Name],
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As the holiday season is getting closer, our hearts are full of thanks for all the good things in our lives. We’d love for you to join us for a Thanksgiving feast. Expect lots of yummy food, great company, and memories we’ll cherish forever.”
I read it out loud a couple of times, and it sounded pretty good to my ears! It was warm, inviting, and not too stuffy. I added that “turkey and toasts” as another option at the top of the card. Just to give it a little something extra.
If I had wanted to make it formal, I would’ve used words like “We are requesting the pleasure of your company” instead of “We’d love for you to join us”.
I also toyed with the idea of adding a little Thanksgiving-themed clip art. A turkey, maybe, or a pilgrim hat. But I didn’t want it to look too childish, so I skipped that in the end.
But I did find another template I liked a lot:
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“Dear [Recipient Name],”
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“We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming [Event Name]. This year.”
It is a little more formal than the previous one, but not too much. I liked this one a lot too.
Once I had my design and text ready, I typed it all up, printed it out, and voila! My Thanksgiving invitations were ready to be sent out. It took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. It felt good to create something from scratch, and I hope my guests will appreciate the personal touch.
And that’s my Thanksgiving invitation adventure! It wasn’t perfect, but it was mine. And I learned a lot along the way. If any of you are planning to make your own invitations, I say go for it! It’s a fun little project, and it makes the holiday feel even more special.
