Have you heard of Purple Trail? 

They launched in 2008 and are an online invitations and party planning site.  They have a great variety of invitation designs and party ideas.  You can design your own invitations, announcements and e-cards using the fun and easy PT Design Center by choosing backgrounds, frames, and uploading you own pictures.  You can also choose from the wide variety of pre-made designs.

If you have a party to plan, be sure to check out all the wonderful party ideas. Another great feature is that you can access Purple Trail on your mobile phone using your mobile browser to be reminded about events or invitations.  Very convenient! Be sure to check out their store for printable party games for showers, birthdays and more!

If you are planning a graduation party, here are some great ideas and you can create a great invitation for everyone here.

The Giveaway: One lucky reader will win a Basic Plan Account worth $9.95.

To enter: Go to Purple Trail and look at all their great features.  Leave a comment on this post about either a feature you would like to see on an online invitation service or one of your favorite ideas from the PartyTrail articles.

The contest will end Thursday, May 21st at midnight.  The winner will be announced on Friday, May 22nd.

Good luck!!

Birds are all the rage now.  I had a friend contact me to help her with ideas for a Bird themed baby shower.  I wish I was closer so I could plan it all but in the meantime…here are some great shower ideas.

A brunch is an intimate way to celebrate the mommy-to-be.  Start with invites that fit the theme.  TinyPrints has some cute invitations that you could use for a girl or a boy.

The table setting can be decorated with bird cages like this one, tree limbs and bird nests.

You might be able to still find some great deals on leftover Easter decor.  Incorporate the theme into the plate and napkins like these.

For the menu, go with Bite Size Sandwiches and Light Side Dishes.

What about these creative Pink Deviled Eggs.

Some great party favors would be these Mini Bird’s Nest or the Nest Egg Soap Favor.

Munchkins and Mayhem featured a great baby shower with ideas to go with a bird theme.

Hope these ideas help to make it a special day to remember for the mommy-to-be!

Graduation will be here soon, so if you are planning a graduation celebration here are some treats that will impress all of your guests!

This Honor Roll Scroll Cake would be great for a college graduation.

Bakerella always has great ideas like these Candy Cup Caps.

Visit No Fuss Fabulous for instructions on how to make these Graduation Treats.

This Delicious Diploma Dessert might be great for the younger graduate.

Celebrate this great achievement and make the graduate have a special day!