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Red and Navy Football 1st Birthday Invitation
This football 1st birthday invitation is for the parent planning a fall first birthday with chili on the stove and the game on in the next room. Your little one finished the first season, so the card says First Year Down in red…
How it works
Grab the template
Purchase from the official Plumblume Etsy shop.
Add party details
Personalize the editable text with your celebration info.
Send the fun
Download, share digitally, or print your finished invitation.
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Get it on Etsy ↗You’ll complete your purchase and receive your files securely through Etsy.What's included
- One editable football birthday invitation, 5x7 inches, in an easy to use Canva template
- Print ready PDF output with crop marks and bleed for home or a print shop
- JPG output for sending the invitation digitally to your guest list
- Editable name, age, date, time, address and RSVP line, plus the First Year Down headline
- Editable text colors and fonts in Canva to match your party
- Red and navy varsity design on clean white: navy varsity name and date, red script headline, a brown watercolor football and cream helmet framed by a gray goal post, and a green turf yard line strip
- Basic phone editing supported, so you can personalize it on your phone tonight
- Unlimited edits and downloads with no expiration, reuse it for photos or thank you notes
What you can edit
- Child's name and age
- Party date, time and address
- RSVP line
- First Year Down headline
- Text colors and fonts
Printing & sharing
- Print 5×7 cards at home on US Letter or A4 cardstock, two per sheet
- Or order prints at Walgreens, Staples, or FedEx Office
- Or send the image version by text, WhatsApp, or email. Instant and free
Not sure what to write?
Copy a line, paste it into the template, swap in your child's name.
[Name] made it through the first season. Join us at kickoff to celebrate the first year down.
First year down! Come cheer for [Name] at a game day 1st birthday party.
Grab your jersey and join the team as [Name] turns one.
Touchdown! Our rookie [Name] is turning one, and we would love for you to celebrate with us.
Why parents love it
- Edit it tonight from your phone. You do not need a laptop or a print shop appointment. Type your details in the free Canva app and the editable invite is ready in minutes.
- One card for a son or a daughter. Red, navy and white suit either, so the card fits your baby instead of a color rule. Change the name and the same card works as a boy 1st birthday invite or a girl one.
- Classic game day colors. Plenty of football party invites go loud with stadium lights and bright orange. This one keeps red and navy varsity lettering on white, with a watercolor helmet and football that look hand painted.
- Reuse with no expiration. Edit it again for the dessert table sign, favor tags, or thank you cards in the same style.
Perfect for
- Fall sports birthday at home. Chili, cornbread and the game on in the next room. Guests arrive at kickoff and stay through the cake.
- Community room or church hall party. The clean white printable invite looks sharp on plain cardstock when the guest list runs long and you need a big stack.
- Grandparents' house celebration. A red and navy party fits the family that has watched games together for years, and it makes a nice keepsake for the baby book.
- Daycare friends party. Text the JPG to the class parents' group so everyone gets the game day invite and the details for the sports theme party at once.
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Ask on Etsy ↗Can I use this football birthday invitation for a girl or a boy?
Yes. Red, navy and white suit either, and the name, age line and RSVP are editable text in Canva. It works as a first birthday boy invite or a first birthday girl invite with only a name change.
Can I change the colors on this varsity birthday invite to match my party?
Text colors and fonts are editable in Canva, so the name, date and script can follow the colors of your American football theme. The football, helmet, goal post and turf strip are painted in brown, cream, gray and green, so napkins and balloons in those tones match it best.
What does First Year Down mean on a 1st birthday invite?
It is a play on a first down in American football, when a team gains ten yards and keeps the drive alive. On this goal post invite it marks the first full year.
Can I edit this football invitation on my phone?
Yes. Basic phone editing is supported through the free Canva app, so you can type the name, the date and the address right from your phone tonight. A tablet or computer gives you a bit more room, but a phone is enough to finish and send it.
Do I need to pay for Canva or design software?
No. The template opens in a free Canva account and there is nothing to install. Everything you need to change the wording and colors works on the free plan.
How do I print the invitation once it is done?
Download the print ready PDF with crop marks and print at home on cardstock, use a local print shop, or upload to an online printer. The file is sized 5x7 inches, and the JPG is best for texting or posting the invitation digitally.
Will I get a physical invitation in the mail?
No. This is a digital template for personal use only and no physical item will be shipped. You receive editable files instantly so you can print or send them yourself the same day.
Can I reuse this vintage football design for other party items?
Yes. There is no expiration on your edits and downloads, so you can reopen the template for a welcome sign, favor tags or thank you cards in the same style for a matching party table.
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