Our dear friend Stacey of Union Street Papery always sends us beautiful, stunning designs. To back up this statement, we’d like you to take a look at this Southwestern birthday invitation set. It’s rustic yet refined. There’s loads of texture and patterns, and a warm color palette that draws you in. The design draws inspiration from the desert landscape and culture of the destination, Santa Fe. Everything about this invitation suite feels authentic and sophisticated.

Invitation

• letterpress ink: black (front)
• foil stamping: clear shine (back)
• paper: bella mocha velvet (front) / bella ultra black 2-ply (back)
• card size: f-8
• envelope liner: supplied pattern in black digital on bella almond text
• envelope: bella spruce text
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
• job #: 77367

Gatefold

• letterpress ink: toffee (front) / messa (back)
• paper: bella almond 1-ply
• size: 5” x 12.51” flat, 5” x 6.24” folded
• envelope liner: supplied pattern in black digital on bella almond text
• envelope: bella spruce text
• envelope addressing: black digital on the front and the back
• job #: 77367

The cheeky invitation design draws inspiration from an Old West wanted poster. The mix of vintage Western-inspired fonts with delicate script lettering creates the perfect balance between rugged and refined. The geometric border, inspired by Native American beadwork, further establishes the tone and gives the invitation a bold, handcrafted feel.

Our mocha velvet adds warmth and texture, while the back of the invite features clear shine foil-stamping on our ultra black stock, mimicking the look of elaborate leathercrafting. Darling illustrated cacti on the envelope liner reinforce the Santa Fe setting while adding an artistic, minimalist touch.

Details Card

• letterpress ink: black (front) / black (back)
• paper: bella spruce 1-ply
• card size: 4.5” x 6.25”
• job #: 77367

The gatefold is really thoughtfully designed. From the outside, it offers up a fun Old West vibe that completely matches the theme. The exterior printing resembles saloon doors that open to reveal the invitation. The gatefold’s interior provides a full itinerary for the weekend, neatly organized and leading guests through scheduled events and possible side excursions so they can make the most of their time during what was certainly a fun weekend.

This Southwestern birthday invitation expertly demonstrates how to integrate rich textures, balanced layouts, and cohesive color choices into a design. It captures the spirit of the American Southwest with a modern sensibility and is equal parts rustic, artistic, and elegant. Do you love the look of letterpress on velvet, or do you want a gatefold that is equal parts cohesive accessory and functional stationery? Work with one of our dealers to create the perfect stationery for your milestone events.