
First birthdays
The Big One Surf 1st Birthday Invitation
The Big One birthday invitation brings a surf shop feeling to a first birthday. Come catch a wave with a hand-drawn sun that has its own smiling face, a groovy touch most invitations skip. Pale blue, sage green, and orange wash…
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.
What's included
- One editable The Big One birthday invitation, 5x7 inches, in an easy to use Canva template
- An animated mobile evite version to send by text message, WhatsApp, or email
- 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
- 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 location
- RSVP details
- 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.
Surf's up! Come catch a wave for [Name]'s big one.
[Name] is turning one. Paddle out and celebrate The Big One with us.
Hang loose and join us for [Name]'s first birthday.
Come catch a wave, [Name] is turning one.
Why parents love it
- Animated mobile evite included, a moving evite that grabs attention in a group text
- Edit it tonight from your phone in the free Canva app, no laptop or print shop appointment
- One purchase, two versions: the printable card for the party table and the digital evite for the group chat
- Reuse with no expiration for the dessert table sign, favor tags, or thank you cards in the same style
Perfect for
- A son's first birthday where the hand-drawn sun with a face gives the whole card a cheerful, groovy feel guests notice right away
- A summer themed first birthday where the two surfboards and checkered flag match the surf board cake
- A wave and palm tree themed bash, with the invite matching the ocean colored balloons and table setup
- An outdoor first birthday party where the pale blue and sage green palette matches string lights and a driftwood dessert table
✦ good to know
Tiny questions.
Easy answers.
The little things parents ask right before hitting buy. Still stuck? We’re one Etsy message away.
Ask on Etsy ↗Can I change the colors or is it fixed to blue and green?
The template comes designed in pale blue, sage green, and orange. You can adjust the text color inside Canva, while the illustrated sun, waves, and surfboards stay in their original watercolor style.
Does the invitation include RSVP details?
Yes. There are text fields already set up for RSVP information along with the name, date, time, and location, so you just click and type your own details.
Does the animated mobile evite really move?
Yes. The evite version has gentle motion that plays when your guests open it on their phone, which is what makes it stand out in a busy group text. You send it as a link or video through text, WhatsApp, or email, and there is nothing for your guests to download.
Can I edit The Big One birthday 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 for other party items?
Yes. There is no expiration on your edits and downloads, so you can reopen the template for a matching welcome sign, favor tags, or thank you cards in the same style.
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