The doodle wreath design
Picture a round wreath sketched in black ink. Leafy branches curve around the sides, a spider web stretches across the top corner with a tiny spider dangling from it, and a witch hat with white polka dots and a buckle sits on the left. Around the bottom are a wrapped candy, a smiling black cat face with big eyes, a little skull, a bone and a second candy, with sparkles and dots filling the gaps.
Inside, let's get spooky is written in a curly, old-fashioned black script, like the title on a vintage storybook. On the birthday girl's shirt, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY sits underneath in clean, tall capitals. On family shirts, I'M THE BIRTHDAY GIRL'S runs in smaller capitals, and the person's title, like MAMA or PAPA, follows in big, jagged, hand-cut letters that look a little like a spell book.
Since the design has no age, it suits any birthday, whether she is turning two or twelve. The all-black art works for families who want something stylish and simple rather than bright and busy.
Sizes for the whole coven
Order the doodle wreath four ways:
- Adult doodle wreath tees, unisex XS through 4X, for Mommy, Dada, Nanny, Pop Pop, Titi and Tio.
- Kids doodle wreath tees, youth small up to XL, for big brothers and sisters.
- Toddler doodle wreath tees, 2T to 5T, where a young birthday girl usually finds her size.
- The doodle wreath baby bodysuit, in baby sizes from newborn, or as a baby tee, for little sisters, brothers and baby birthday girls.
The list has 24 family titles, Mom, Mama, Gigi, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt and Godmother among them, and It's My Birthday for her. Custom family name prints other titles in the spiky letters.
Planning a black and white spooky party
A black and white Halloween party is chic and easy to style. Use black, white and a touch of orange or silver. Black and white striped tablecloths, white pumpkins with black doodles drawn on them, paper bats on the wall and a black balloon garland mixed with white and clear balloons set the scene. A chalkboard sign that says Let's Get Spooky in curly script is the perfect welcome.
For treats, try a white cake with black drip and a few candy bats, sugar cookies decorated like the doodles on the shirts, black and white popcorn, licorice and orange soda in glass bottles with striped straws.
Activities can include a cookie decorating table with black and white icing, a witch hat ring toss, a black cat craft and a not-so-scary story time. For older kids, a spooky scavenger hunt with doodle clues is a hit.
Favors can be little black bags filled with candy and a sheet of doodle stickers.
Photos and keepsakes
Black line art photographs beautifully, especially against a white wall or a black and white striped backdrop. Line the family up with her in the middle, and hand out witch hats or cat ears for a playful shot. A close-up of her pointing to the IT'S MY BIRTHDAY on her shirt is a sweet one to save.
Another idea is a doodle wall. Tape a big sheet of white paper to the wall, set out black markers and invite guests to add their own Halloween doodles and birthday wishes. By the end of the party, the paper looks just like the shirts, and it makes a one of a kind keepsake to roll up and save. Kids love drawing bats and cats next to the grown-ups' notes.
Many families finish the day with a short walk around the neighborhood in costume, so the shirts get worn trick-or-treat style too. A small flashlight for each child adds to the fun and keeps everyone safe at dusk.
For a fun twist, print the photos in black and white too. The shirts look like they belong in a vintage Halloween photo album.
Styling the doodle outfits
For adults, black jeans and a cardigan look sharp, and a black leather jacket gives an edgier feel. Her toddler tee pairs nicely with a black tutu, polka dot tights and a tiny pointed hat. Baby siblings look cute in the bodysuit with black leggings.
Doodle wreath sizing
Every doodle wreath listing ends with an inch size chart. The grown-up tees have a loose, unisex cut, and most adults keep to their normal size. For the little ones, measuring a current favorite helps, because our bodysuits allow a bit of growing room.
Ordering the doodle shirts
Pick a title and size for every doodle wreath shirt, then check out once. The family discount is applied at checkout and looks at All apparel in your cart.
Our printers finish doodle wreath orders in 2 to 5 business days. Delivery by standard ground shipping adds around 3 to 5 more business days. October is busy, so order around two weeks ahead. Need them by a certain day? Send a request and we'll try to help.
There are more October designs in the Halloween birthday shirts, and plenty of other ideas under birthday family shirts.