Let me guess: you’re here because you realize that sending out a quick SMS with your event details isn’t going to get people excited about your party.
No, what you want is a birthday invitation card design that reflects the fun the celebration will be.
To make your own visual birthday invitation, use these easy steps:
- Start with a Birthday invitation template. Download all of them with our invitation maker.
- Customize the template design to reflect the event’s theme and personality.
- Export your invite and email it to your buddies!
Here are some ideas to help you customize your birthday invitation card design.
1. Choose an attractive color collection for your birthday invitation card design.
Does anything say BIRTHDAY more than rainbow sprinkles? Bring joy to your invitation design with a colorful color scheme.
Different colors are ideal for creating a vibrant scheme of colors. Look for vibrant colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as blue/teal & orange/red.
For example, this birthday invitation card contrasts blue & green:
2. Combine various font styles that complement one another.
To give your card design a bit of variety, try mixing and matching different font styles. A card is one of the few sorts of designs where you can experiment with font styles without anyone realizing.
When in doubt, use a decorative font for the main header, another decorative font for the sub-header, and a simple font for the body text. The right font pairings can give your card design the touch of a professional.
This birthday invitation card employs three simple fonts, yet the contrast keeps the design amazing to look at.
3. Give your invitation an eye-catching header
Using a large, attractive heading is a simple way to create a memorable card design. Try using a strong photo or a unique pattern to make your design stand out.
For example, the Birthday invitation card design below features a simple but eye-catching floral graphic for the heading. The bold header contrasts with the neutral white background, creating a clean and eye-catching design.
Take note of the way the card’s main text matches the color pink. This lends the design a sense of symmetry.
4. Use a color filter to make text pop from your card’s background image
A filled Background image may make it difficult to see the text on your invitation card. Here’s where a color filter can help. A color filter will make your text stand out while keeping the main image visible.
Drag and drop the circle icon onto your Venngage is card to apply a color filter. Pick the color you want the filter to be, then adjust the opacity until you can see the background image rectangle.
The end result is a card with a creative border and visible text:
5. Make one image the focal point of your card design
In the design world, the focus is the part of your design that draws the viewer’s attention. The focal point usually refers to the area of your design that is the most vibrant, most focused, most discussed or where other elements meet.
You may make a focal point in your birthday invitation card design by selecting one main image. In this case, the cupcake image serves as the focus point. The red cherry on top directs your attention to the center of the card:
6. Organize the information on your invitation using a two-column layout
Split your card down the middle to create a balanced, easy-to-read invitation design. On one side, place a decorative image, and on the other, use a color block background with party decorations. This pattern works well with cards that are landscape oriented.
Note how this Birthday invitation template also uses the color filter technique.
7. Pick a thematic background image for your invitation card design
If you want to keep your design simple while yet looking good, choose a backdrop image that naturally frames your content. There are several stock pictures available that are expressly created for this purpose. Pick a photo that reflects the theme of your party, or that illustrates an activity that will happen at the party.
Be sure to use a font that contrasts with the background image. For light images, use a dark font, and reverse it. Also, make sure your title font is in at least 40 pt font so that it’s easy to read.
8. Use image frames to include photographs in your invitation card design
Would you like to attach images of the birthday individual in question? Use an image frame to easily integrate your photographs into your birthday invitation card design.
In Venngage, you can accomplish this by dragging the picture frame to your canvas and then dragging your photo on top of it. The image will then assume the shape of the frame.
9. Think outside the box with your birthday invitation card design
A classic card is always a hit. But if you want to make your party seem out of the ordinary, then brainstorm some creative concepts for your card design.
For example, you could design your invitation to look like a ticket. Not only will this make your party seem cool and exclusive, it will also make for a nice keepsake for your invites.
Find simple ways to enhance your ticket design, such as the red border in this ticket template:
10. Add a simple colored border to your invitation card.
A solid color border offer a simple and clean look. Choose a color that suits the tone and theme of your event. If your birthday invitation card design features an image, then pick a border color that matches the image.
For example, this birthday invitation features a pink border that complements the image’s hearts:
Export your invitation in high resolution
If your image quality is poor, it will become considerably more obvious once printed. This is why you should save your design as an HD PNG or PDF.
You’re all set! For more invitation designs, Check out our templates.
