I have mentioned it many times before, but one of my favorite things in the whole wide world is sending and receiving snail mail. There's something so exhilarating about taking a stamp and placing it on the envelope of a beautiful piece of correspondence that you're so lovingly sending someone you care about. The holidays really got me thinking about this. I sent out dozens of cards and our card holder was overflowing with the correspondence from others, who I know probably love mail in their mailbox as much as I do.
When I find a new store or website that is brimming with beautiful stationary and cards, I get completely giddy and I begin thinking about all the cards and Invitations I need to get for the upcoming year for my beautiful family members and friends. With the amazing website I found, called Basic Invite, I can rest assure that I'm going to find the most wonderful card stock, quality cards and stationery for all my snail mail needs!
2016 was filled with some of my most amazing blogger friends having beautiful babies. Amy Ann, Kate, and Nadine all had precious new babies arrive. One of the favorite things I found on Basic Invite website was related to Birth Announcements and Baby Shower Invites.
I have given many a baby shower in my time I would've loved to of had such a wonderful website as Basic Invite versus back in the day when I just bought the invitations at Target or Walmart.
The Nautical theme is a favorite, I even made a watermelon sailboat for one I gave years back. How cute are these!!
As many of you know, 2016 was also full of amazing graduations! I absolutely love the Graduation Invitations from Basic Invite. Had I known about this company last year, I would've ordered some of these for the boys graduation. Here is an extra incentive why: Color, glorious colors!
Colored envelopes..YES Please
How Precious
Classy
Almost Unlimited Colors - Basic invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail.
AND get this
Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes - Basic Invite is just as colorful with their envelopes they are with their invitations. You can choose from over 40 different colors so that your invitation can stand out even before it is opened. All their envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed.
Whoohoo....boring white envelopes be gone and no more licking!
NOW, are you ready for why I love it the most?
Custom Samples - Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order!!!! You don't know how happy this makes me!! I can see it and feel it first!!
These are just some of the reasons why I like this site over other card and stationary sites.
Don't forget to stop by www.BasicInvite.com to look at their variety of cards, business cards, invitation and stationary options! Plus, they offer great sales!
What about you? Are you old school? Do you LOVE to send and receive mail through actual Post Office?
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I LOVE sending and receiving snail mail!!! I've had custom stationery since I was a kid haha! And I remember one of the things I looked forward to with getting married was getting to update my stationery with my married name and monogram. I will have to check this website out! Thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteSarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
Snail mail is the best! I'm also a stationary junky so this is just fabulous. Happy Monday, love!
ReplyDeleteI love that you get a sample of what your invite will look like for your party - that's amazing!! Getting snail mail is one of my favorite things and love that you found a great company with quality items!! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteI hosted a baby shower last year for my niece and it was such a different experience now that Pinterest and blogs have joined the scene. I felt like Marta Stewart and it was a blast! So many great ideas and wonderful tutorials, I loved every minute of it! And there is nothing like getting a real piece of mail, I totally agree with you!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards! I love throwing a party and having the perfect invitations is the best way to set the mood before people even arrive. I'll have to check them out!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than getting a card in the mail. These are so beautiful! Love that you can receive a custom sample before you order!
ReplyDeleteJill
Doused In Pink
I love snail mail too, so sites like these appeal to me as well. And yes to birth announcements! Thanks for the shoutout. 😘 I had so much fun picking one out for Ivy. I remember growing up when we bought invites at places like Wal-Mart and wrote all the details in. It's amazing how far it's come.
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
Straight A Style
That sounds like a great service!! I love their designs.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are all so gorgeous! I'll have to share with my mom and my MOH for the upcoming bridal showers!! Thanks so much for sharing Andrea!
ReplyDeletewww.rosyoutlookblog.com
How cute are all of these... Im all about the custom invitations and mail! These look so adorable. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteBrittany :)
www.kingdomofsequins.com
How freaking cute are all of these!!!! I love invites, yesterday i just did some for a bridesmaid brunch I am hosting! Love these! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeletexoxo,Victoria
www.coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com
I definitely love when I receive a card or a note from a friend--it's just the best :)
ReplyDeleteI love snail mail too, especially fun pretty invites! These are all super cute, and yay for no more boring white envelopes! Cheers to a fabulous week <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
I'm with you on the love for snail mail, both fun to send and receive! I will have to check out Basic Invite, looks like they have a great selection. I love sites like this! Happy Monday, Andrea!
ReplyDeletexo, Rachel
A Blonde's Moment
They make the cutest cards now & so simple to design your own. What a fun way to send out some HAPPY MAIL!!!
ReplyDeleteI love snail mail too! It's so much more personal than sending out emails! Love these cards -- I need to check out basicininvites asap! Thanks so much for sharing, my friend! Love ya!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Vanessa
www.WhatWouldVWear.com
I love snail mail! It's so much fun to get something in the mail besides bills and junk mil. I love their designs and so many choices!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love getting snail mail too! Holidays are the only time of year when I actually like to check my mailbox because I know there will actually be something fun to open in there!! This website definitely has some great stuff to choose from. :)
ReplyDeleteErica
www.pumpsandpushups.com
Love me some good 'ole fashion snail mail! And these invites are just darling! I love personalizing invites and making them your own, so much better than the store-bought version that EVERYONE uses.
ReplyDeletexo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
I LOVE snail mail. Love it! And people just don't utilize it near enough these days. All of these invites are so cute! I will have to check them out!
ReplyDeleteThe color options and the customized sample seem to set this company above the rest! Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteSnail mail has always been a fun thing for me! I used to have pen pals in middle school and I try to get a few fun just because snail mail pieces out each year. I will have to check out this company next time I need something!
ReplyDeleteI love receiving snail mail too, and I need to make more of an effort during the year to send some mail out! It looks like Basic Invite is the perfect place to stop by when planning a shower of any type! I love how many different options they have!
ReplyDeleteI love snail mail too and I hope it is making a come back everywhere! I will have to check this out next time I am throwing a shower, although I hope those days are over and the next one is for me ;) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAll of these look awesome! And I definitely love snail mail too! There's nothing better than getting a personalized letter from someone. (And it beats getting bills any day lol) Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteLove getting cards from you, Love! Found your beautiful Christmas card again yesterday and it made me smile. After taking down the decorations, I took the cards off the garland and just put them in "safe" keeping in the kitchen. Wayne and I were doing some cleaning out when I found it again. It made me smile.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!!! Such a fun idea and such a sweet gesture to share with those special people in your lives. Have never heard of Basic Invite but I will definitely check them out! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful week :)
ReplyDeleteSarah Bell
Trendy & Tidy
I absolutely love sending snail mail and receiving it is also great! This reminded me, I don't have your address and would love it. I use Postable to collect my address book and would love if you filled yours out. YOu can follow the link here: www.postable.com/emeliawoodrufflawrence
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Basic Invite, but will need to check them out. Hope your week is great beautiful!
Snail mail rocks! It's so much fun to send & receive.
ReplyDeleteSo many cute invitations! Snail mail is the best :)
ReplyDeletelove me some snail mail but I'm terrible at sending it lol (which you probably noticed by the lack of Christmas card)
ReplyDeleteI love sending things in the mail and I used to be really good at it...I am going to get back on this!
ReplyDeleteI love handwritten notes, even if they are short! My grandma and I exchanged letters up until her death and I have several pen pals I've written for years! I'm a stationary fiend so this post was right up my alley! Love it! Hope you are having a wonderful Monday gorgeous friend! XO -Kim
ReplyDeleteThe graduation cards are so super cute!! I love snail mail too. It's so fun getting an unexpected note from someone you love! So I'm sending YOU lots of love and light in the coming week! XO
ReplyDeleteShauna
www.lipglossandlace.net
So sweet, there is nothing like snail mail! Have a great week :)
ReplyDeleteSince planning Kate's baby shower I'm all about finding cute invitations for special occasions to go out in the mail. Evites are convenient but I definitely love the traditional style which is more sentimental especially if you can customize it xo
ReplyDeleteI love getting snail mail. My grandma and I used to be "pen pals" and write back and forth to each other. I'll have to check them out!
ReplyDeleteI love love love snail mail. And I love sending them too =) Will need to check this site out. I'll blame you if I forget to come back out of the site. haha. #TurnItUpTuesday
ReplyDeleteHandwritten notes are a rarity these days. Years ago I belonged to a pen pal group and really looked forward to going to the mailbox, collecting the letters and taking time to read and reread them. Nothing like some lovely stationery and note cards and a pretty pen. xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love this! Lately the only mail I get are bills! I was involved on a PenPal community during the high school! Miss those days!
ReplyDeleteCool! Good to know for next year's graduation!
ReplyDeleteI love things like this. So much more personable than an email. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteSnail mail is my absolute favorite! I think that's why I love the holidays so much...all the cards!
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