Secret Message Invitations
Remember the the dinner party in in the middle of nowhere? Well here are the invitations I made for it. Since there were only a few people in attendance I only needed to make a few. One of the reasons I like small gatherings is you can put more detail into things. First I used my typewriter and I hand typed the party information on a small strip of paper. I said lots of things like “make sure no one follows you, wear disguises if necessary, this message will self destruct in ten seconds.” Then I rolled up the strips of paper and tucked them in these cheap old little glass capsules with a cork lid. I got them at the flea market, their original use was to hold spare watch parts. I typed the attendees name on the card and affixed the capsule with twine. Then I left the invitations on the doorstep and doorbell ditched.
Category: DIY projects, Invitations, parties + party ideas, things I made
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Oh Happy Day is a party and lifestyle blog based in San Francisco. We just moved back after spending a year in Paris, France. We love to throw parties and make things!
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As always, I am blown away by your creativity!
how cool is that? you amaze me woman!
You are so darn creative–they would love you at Martha Stewart
That is so cool.
that is very clever. I love 3D invitations. good job.
So adorable, and so much more stylish than the go-to e-vite
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oh jordan- you never cease to amaze me!!!
I could read about the parties you throw all day long. Love these!
you are soo creative!
good lord I’m never going to be as cool as you, Jordan.
The doorbell ditching is hilarious! I was sitting here wondering how you mailed tiny glass vials!
I was just thinking I want a typewriter.
this is AWESOME! wow! i’m so impressed. how did you even come up with an idea like that?
So very cool.
I am in disbelief.
This is so creative and wonderfully fun!
very clever
love, love, love!
so cute! great idea.
So great– these pictures are good, but they’re even cuter in real life!
That is adorable! Always impressed when I hear amazingly creative ideas like that. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks everyone for saying such nice things. The whole project took 30 minutes so I was happy with how they turned out vs. how much time I had to put in.
I had bought the capsules thinking I could use them for thank you notes or favors of some sort and then the invitation came together really quick.
I think you are way cooler than Martha Stewart, much more original and clever!!! I check your blog each day, to see what fun and exciting things you will do next. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love it! One question: how did your guests react?
Ooo how I would love to have friends that are this creative! You have sooo many fabulous ideas:) I think this one will be one of my favorite ‘oh happy day’ posts.
Clever and cute and perfectly executed. I have a funny image of you playing Nicky Nicky Nine Doors around SF. Cuteness!
these are so adorable. i typed every one of my wedding invitations with a typewriter. (there were just 70) I need to move to san francisco.
So cool, what a great idea, I remember when you got those tiny containers, you’ve got such a great creative eye!
brilliant. as usual. please move here so we can throw parties together
love your blog. and those invites are absolutely darling. i love the idea of a super secret meeting place, all undercover and stuff.
Can I be your dog?
These are incredible. And further testament to how amazing that party was. Love them (and how funny that you ding-dong-ditched! Even more perfect with the wording of the invite!)
That’s an awesomely unique idea. I love the thought and detail you put into stuff like this.
You are brilliant! I wish I was your friend so that I could be a lucky recipient
brilliant idea! you are an inspiration
These invites are adorable! I love the fact that you used your typewriter. I have been thinking of bringing my mom’s old one out for display and to play with.
Thanks for sharing.
Fun–and funny.
Seriously! I am in awe of creative people like you.
That is so so sweet and brilliantly clever!
this is fantastic. you always amaze me.
This has got to e one of the coolest ideas I’ve seen in a long time! Definitely a party I’d want to attend!
How clever! I would never have thought of that. My younger sister loves clandestine things and this would be a perfect party idea for her. Thanks!
those tiny glass capsules are fantastic, great touch!
I’m so jealous of your lucky, lucky friends.
Jordan, you are too cool for school
Nicely done! Thanks for letting me know about this and your site.
Amazing with a capital AMAZING. That is absolutely fabulous, you really are so creative! How could any of us ever attempt to be cool like you? We pale in comparison!
How very, very cool! You’ve inspired me to put our antique typewriter that actually works to some creative use!