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Class of 2013 | Inspirational Graduation Quotatations

Orders for 2013 graduation announcements and invitations are being placed every day here at IC and we couldn't be more thrilled for this exciting milestone. So many graduates incorporate such creativity into their photo graduation announcements. Ordering graduation stationery and name cards is much more fun when you can personalize all of your details and colors. Similar to our Class of 2012 Most Popular Graduation Quotations post, we've compiled a tiny list of some favorite graduation quotes for 2013, as well. Use these quotes to add that extra ounce of inspiration to your creations.

1. "You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." - Christopher Columbus

2. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela

3. "The horizon leans forward offering you space to place new steps of change." - Maya Angelou

Do you have a favorite quotation?

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BRILLIANT CUSTOMER IDEA: Host a Flamingle this Summer!

As it starts heating up, we definitely have summer on the mind!  And with summer comes so many reasons to throw parties - even if there's no real reason at all!  We loved this theme idea from one of our many brilliant customers for a flamingle!  They had used it for a birthday party, but it's the perfect theme for a just because summer party!  Pick up some of those delightfully tacky flamingo lawn decorations and scatter them around the yard or even in the house.  Find all the flamingo themed, Florida inspired decor you can and enjoy a night out on the patio or a day time pool party!  There are so many great reasons to have your own flamigle!  What kind of flamingle would you host?

Brilliant Customer Idea: Daddy Baby Shower

We're all familiar with showering the mommy-to-be with gifts as her due date approaches, but what about dad? He'll be becoming a parent as well and deserves to have a celebration of his own.

Of course, daddy-to-be probably isn't interested in the games, birth date/time predictions, and dessert bar frequently found at baby showers - so why not plan a daddy baby shower that's just his style?

We love this customer's idea of tying the shower into something that will already interest daddy-to-be's friends. In this case, we used the NBA playoffs. Invite the guys over to watch the game, have them bring diapers as gifts (it doesn't matter what size they buy, they'll get used eventually!) and plan a dude-friendly activity like a game of poker.

This brilliant customer asked their guests to bring a giftcard to play with, instead of cash. We're hoping that the poker winner and daddy-to-be can split the winnings!

Pictured: Daddy Baby Shower Invitation

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Brilliant Customer Idea: Fiesta Baby Shower

A "hot mama" and a "little tamale"? How cute is that! We just loved the wording one of our fabulous customers put together for her fiesta baby shower invitation. Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, but the theme is fun all through spring and summer. 

Bright hues of yellow, orange, and green can be gender neutral - or you can add a pop of pink for the mom-to-be. Host your event at a local latin restaurant, or at home with a self-serve taco bar. Margaritas, mojitos - and mocktails of course - complete the meal!

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The whole cap and gown thing is formal enough for graduation - keep it interesting by making your gradutation announcements or graduation party invitations a little more creative!

We just loved this customer idea: the perfect photo of a skeptical five year old just starting out on her journey in education, and now to be celebrating her having made it through almost all of it! With the right photo and the right caption, your graduation announcements are sure to leave a lasting impression. We always love all the photos and inspiring stories we get to see come through here during grad season and we certainly appreciate the funny and creative ones here and there! Thanks for this brilliant customer idea and keep 'em coming! 

How To Write the Perfect Thank You Card #thankyoucardweek

As Thank You Card Week continues, you might be wondering the best way to write your cards! Sometimes sitting down with pen in hand, you start second guessing what you're going to say. We've got five easy tips to help you write the perfect thank you card.

1. Plan it out
2. Handwritten is key
3. Be specific
4. Say it nice - say it twice
5. It's never too late

These tips should help with your thank you card 'writer's block'! So tell us - who are you sending thank you cards to this week? Tweet along with us using the hashtag #thankyoucardweek and visit us on Facebook!

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Brilliant Customer Idea | Blue Jeans and Boas Oscar Party

One of our brilliant customers used our Gold Red Carpet invitation for their pre-oscar party. Guests can dress casually in blue jeans and spruce up their outfits with feather boas and other outrageous accessories. We love this idea because unfortunately, we cannot all get glammed out and walk the red carpet with all of the celebrities. Typically, the idea is to get comfortable for 2-3 hours of star-studded fun and hang out on the couch with your friends and family. Food is always a great idea for a tv-centric gathering. This event happens to be a pre-party so guests will come to mingle and make award predictions, but we also love the idea of a casual dress Oscars viewing party too. Blue Jeans and Boas is a fabulous way to not sacrifice style and still be able to veg out in a fun environment. And the nominees are......

Brilliant Customer Idea: Steak and Corn - and Rotary!

Allison and Olivier are very involved in the local Rotary chapter and hosting an event at their new home next month. They picked the Summer Barbeque invitation to spread the word about their "Steak and Corn" themed dinner! Not only does the meal sound delicious, but we think it's a brilliant idea to work with an organization like Rotary and to help give back to the community!

Are you involved in anything like Rotary? How do you give back? Tell us in the comments!

Brilliant Customer Idea : Ugly T-Shirt Party!

Put a fun twist on a (thirtieth) birthday party by asking that all of the guests don their ugliest t-shirt. The tee can be funny, inappropriate, or fashionably backwards, as long as you keep what you're wearing under wraps. A party theme this good will keep your guests chatting all night long!

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Invitation Idea: Back To School Pool Party

The start of another school season is upon us and summer is ending. It's amazing how time flies! It feels like just yesterday we were blogging about our superlatives for the end of graduation season.

Whether you're looking forward to the cool weather and getting back into routine - or you're dreading the end of lazy days, this calls for a celebration!

Pick out your favorite pool party invitation (I'm partial to the Marco Polo invite that Reilly and Brittany worked on this year), prepare some cool treats and dive in!

Images: frozen bananas, life saver napkins, hooded shark towel