19 Super Creative Invitations
Summertime is party time, from baby showers to weddings (even if virtually), and all good parties need a creative invitation. Your invite sets the tone for the type of event you're throwing, and is a great way to get guests in the mood to party well before the big day. While we know it can be tempting to go the digital route, especially for eco-friendly reasons, we can't resist a good old-fashioned paper invite. Here are 19 creative invites that caught our eye.
Scratch-Off
These lottery-style invitations ask the recipient to scratch off to find out where the wedding will be. So fun! (via Swiss Cottage Designs)
Bunting Wedding Invite
Why not turn your invitation into a piece of decor? (via Alley9CreativeStudio on Etsy)
Viewmaster Invite
It's surprisingly affordable to get a custom Viewmaster made for your wedding invite. This couple featured photos from a road trip. (via Melangerie Inc. on Etsy)
You need 3D glasses to view this invite. Amazing! (via Baby Shower Snow Globe Invites
How cute are these snow globes? Yet another use for our trusty gold animal toys! (via Gahan Girls)
Pop-Up Wedding Invitation
For a dreamy play on the pop-up, create this handmade silhouette of you and your darling dancing. (via Little Green Box)
Balloon Invitations
Definitely one of our favorites, event details are revealed when you blow up the balloon! (via Under Consideration)
Handkerchief Map Invitation
These handkerchief maps, dubbed “handkermaps,” were created especially for this event, and feature directions as well as fun sites en route to the wedding. (via Kelli Anderson)
Tiny Airmail Wedding Invitations
In love with all things miniature? Who knew you could send such teeny tiny mail? (via Leafcutter Designs)
Fortune Teller Wedding Invitation
Go old school and create a play on a fortune teller for your invite. (via onelittlem on Etsy)
Another pop-up, for a mom who’s about to pop! :) (via 
Love the simplicity of this tea time invite. (vis The Great Adventure!
Love adventures and general scouting? We adore this scout-inspired invitation. (via Under Consideration)
Fabric Wrap
Add a handkerchief or tea towel around your invite to create a warm and inviting wedding package. (via Oh So Beautiful Paper)
Vintage Movie Poster
For folks who like things on the more theatrical side, go for a vintage movie poster. (via The Nic Studio)
Nerd alert! All your base are belong to us. (via Balloon Invitation
Another balloon invite! This one has a mini balloon filled with helium that pops up when you open the package. Good for smaller events with primarily local guests. (via On Hand Modern)
Travel-Inspired Wedding Invitations
Run away with all of your guests in tow. We particularly like the passport-style program of weekend events. (via Oh So Beautiful Paper)
Pop goes the invite! (via 