Welcome October + The Season of Celebrations

I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. - Anne of Green Gables

Those words couldn't be more true. October is here, welcoming the beginning of the most festive time of the year. Filled with traditions, family gatherings and signs of the seasons shifting everywhere you turn. While there are many little reasons to celebrate throughout the year, the next three months give us extra reasons to throw up the banners and spread cheer.

I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers - Anne of Green Gables

As the evenings get cooler and you start spending more time indoors, it's the perfect time to hunker down and dive into that new hobby you've been meaning to try. Watercolor, sewing, bookbinding... let your imagination run wild and get inspired!

I just returned home from a rejuvenating trip to New England (the perfect place to welcome fall). Being surrounded by trees of every color, with the occasional gaggle of wild turkeys running across the street, brought a level of calm and peace that is easily lost in the day to day hustle. I spent a lot of time with my grandma, trying to absorb as much wisdom as I could about our family tradition of quilting. Now that I have a working sewing machine, fall feels like the perfect time to dive into a crash course in quilting.

How are you celebrating the arrival of October? Any new hobbies you are planning to try out?

Happy First Day of Fall + Important Announcement!

Fall is officially here! Bring on the pumpkin spice lattes, caramel apple treats and rustic home decor (OK maybe I've already jumped into the fall spirit around here... it never lasts long enough!). If you're like me, you love to celebrate the change of the seasons. To help you celebrate today, I've got a free printable and a very special announcement!

This will be one of the last posts you will read on elainalynn.com. Don't worry, I'm not stopping the blog! It's time to make the leap over to our shiny new URL, enchantedtype.com. In order to do so, it will take a little down time to get everything switched over. But I have a brand new look and concept for the site that I can't wait to share with you!

To make sure you don't miss the switch-over, sign up for the Adventure Club mailing list. Newsletters go out at the beginning of every month (sometimes twice for special announcements) and include free goodies like this spooky art print I have to share with you today!

This art print is inspired by a classic Disney Halloween movie, the cult-classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. While I was never a big fan of this movie, I love the overlay that takes over the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland for Halloween time. The songs are also fantastic, which is where this quote comes from!

This free printable went out to the Adventure Club members at the beginning of October, but you can find a similar design now in The Shop!

Take a look back at some of the most festive Fall posts to help you transition into the new season!

How to use groceries to decorate your next fall party

Thursday Thoughts: Autumn Weddings

Fall Wedding at a Pecan Orchard in Texas

Shop Vacation: Sept 21-Oct 1

Hey everyone! I will be exploring in the Great Wide Somewhere next week with no internet access, so I won't be able to send any invitation proofs or custom orders. All instant downloads will still be available, and custom orders will be fulfilled first come first serve when I return October 1st!

I have some posts scheduled to get you in the season spirit as we move into fall this week. And I can't wait to share the highlights of my adventures when I return! Hint: where is the best place to welcome the autumn season??

Make sure you sign up for the Adventure Club mailing list so you don't miss some very important announcements for October!

The Happiest Giveaway on Earth!

One of my favorite Disney bloggers, The Happiest Blog on Earth, is celebrating her Two Year Blog Birthday with a fabulous Disney-inspired giveaway! The prizes include 4 Disney inspired products by some amazing Etsy sellers! I was thrilled when she reached out to me to design an exclusive print just for her celebration. She picked one of her favorite quotes by Walt Disney, "Keep Moving Forward", that we all can relate to for an instant dose of motivation. For the design, I knew I wanted to create something futuristic that celebrated Walt's love for progress and technology. I drew inspiration from Tomorrowland, the showcase for innovation in Disney Parks, and I even included a mini Astro Orbiter rocket.

The Happiest Blog on Earth really is that, a great place to read about the latest happenings at the Disneyland Resort and get excited for your next Disney adventure. Jessica provides awesome monthly updates to keep you informed about the month ahead at Disneyland. The Happiest Blog on Earth is a great resource for planning your next Disney Day!

Now go enter the giveaway for your chance to win those awesome prizes, including an exclusive print by me! Entries close on September 9th, 2015! Click here to enter the giveaway

The Midnight Collection: Now Available on Etsy!

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the second complete printable party kit, The Midnight Collection, inspired by Disney's animated classic, Cinderella! Party kits for bridal showers and birthday parties are now available in the Enchanted Type Etsy Shop! This collection is designed for the dreamer who wants to throw an enchanted party with limited time and budget. Each kit is easy to download, print and assemble to make your dream event come true.

The complete party kits include everything you need, and are customized by myself to include your party details. The kit will be sent directly to your preferred email address as PDF files, which are easy to open and print using Adobe Reader (available to download for free here).

The Instant Download kits also include PDF files with everything except the invitation and personalized welcome sign. These are great for the last minute party planner (we've all been there!), ready to be downloaded, printed, and assembled at a moment's notice.

Looking to add some enchantment to your space? This bonus pack includes two 5x7 art prints from the Midnight Collection. Easily frame these timeless quotes or use some washi tape to instantly hang them on your wall!

These new collections are now available in the Enchanted Type Etsy Shop to help you plan your next magical event. Make sure you check out them out before the clock strikes Midnight!