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Back when moving to San Diego was still a dream, I was already making plans for hosting Thanksgiving for our immediate families. As soon as we got the official orders, I spread the word that we would love to have everyone over.

Trust me, there was no need for invitations.

But what's the fun of throwing a party without a real invite?

Plus, I only had to make four.

These came together quickly. I cut out simple leaf shapes from felt, ran them through my sewing machine and attached them to kraft cardstock with a tape runner. I added the text with a Sharpie.

Simple simple. But still rad because everyone loves getting mail and I have a ridiculous envelope collection that needs to be put to good use.

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28 responses to “thanksgiving invitations.”

  1. susan Avatar

    Everybody loves getting mail …
    Look forward to more on menu & decor

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  2. Alexandra Avatar

    These are so fun! You are always so thoughtful, and small details like this mean a lot to your family, I’m sure! … plus, blog land loves ’em!

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  3. Maria Stenlund Avatar

    Lovely! Great idea with the felt leaves.

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  4. Miranda Avatar

    These are incredibly cute. I’m putting together some place cards that are similar. I really love the texture/look of felt + paper.

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  5. Chris Avatar

    Simple and cute! And who doesn’t love getting mail. 🙂

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  6. christen Avatar
    christen

    super cute!

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  7. Nicole Avatar

    adorable and simple! Love it!

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  8. Marisa Avatar

    Those are fabulous! What a great idea.

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  9. Lindsey Avatar

    Soo cute! You’re so cool, Elise! 🙂

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  10. Shruti Avatar

    Oh so colorful 🙂

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  11. Jenn Avatar

    great idea.. simple & clever 🙂

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  12. alex hardy Avatar

    SIMPLE = AWESOME. you have great style!

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  13. lisasfoods Avatar

    Adorable. I love the pairing of felt with the cardstock. Simplicity is often the best way to go with crafts.

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  14. Chelseabird Avatar

    These are lovely Elise!

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  15. Sandi Keene Avatar

    So inviting and so you.

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  16. twolittletots Avatar

    super cute! i just made my the other day, but with a photo and some cute font!

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  17. Erin Avatar

    so simple and cute

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  18. KissMyTulle Avatar

    For years (when I lived in LA), my roommates and I hosted a “strays” Thanksgiving. Everyone who had nowhere to go for the holiday would come over for dinner (and in LA – that’s ALOT of people). Anyhoo, I always made invites – no one sends them anymore! And people LOVEd it…truly, it was one of the things that people still remind me about when they bump into me.
    So, invites may see silly – but they are appreciated! Good for you.

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  19. Jen Avatar

    These are great, love the felt accents & hand written detail!

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  20. Courtney Avatar

    precious invites.

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  21. PinkPug,INK. Avatar

    simple & beautiful- love it!

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  22. Sheila Avatar

    These are so awesome! I LOVE felt and kraft paper, so the combo is perfect! Hope you don’t mind me linking.

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  23. jessica o'brien Avatar

    you are too cute! i can’t even finalize my menu, not to mention make pretty invitations!

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  24. patricia Avatar

    These are really sweet. Love the combination of materials. — I just found your blog. Wonderful Elise!

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