PRINTABLE POSTCARDS FROM MARTHA STEWART

As quite a few of you seem to have found my blog via the BPS I thought you might like it if I posted some printable postcards for those of you that like to get creative and make your own.

I definitely have a couple of ideas up my sleeve for these but you'll have to watch out for my future Benevolent Postcard Society posts as I'm not giving away my secret plans just yet if you don't mind ;)

You can download both of the Martha Stewart cards by clicking here...

I hope you find these useful even if your not a BPS member. I would love to hear what you plan to do with them. How about Save The Dates?

MR & MRS BYRD PRINTABLE INVITATIONS FROM JINJERUP

I received a lovely email this afternoon from Lynn over at Jinjerup telling me all about a new printable invite she had designed. I knew I was going to love it before I'd even opened the attachment. I was sold on the description alone:

"Its a cute invite card going by the name of "Mr & Mrs Byrd Invitation Cards" featuring a pair of little birds, dressed to the nines."

Yes that's right, today's printable features birds dressed up to the nines! What more could you want....

Mr & Mrs Byrd Invitation Cards

Quickly pop over to Jinjerup now where you can download the Mr & Mrs Byrd invites and follow the super easy step-by-step picture tutorial Lynn has put together for you over there.

You will need...

1. Paper (of a preferably thicker stock)
2. Printer
3. Scissors
4. Box cutter (blade)
5. Single hole punch (Optional)
6. Thin ribbon (Optional)

What to do...

1. Download and print the cards.

2. Take note of the 2 different type of crop marks. The dotted line crop marks (boxed in yellow) are folding lines. The normal crop marks (boxed in pink) are cutting lines.

3. Locate the 8 dotted line crop marks then score them across from one end to the other with the back of your box cutter. You would have scored 4 lines, this helps ensuring smoother folding lines later.

4. Cut out the invite card along its normal crop marks.

5. Fold along the scored lines as pictured here and press the folds together.

6. Repeat the same folding and pressing actions for the other side of the invitation card.

At this stage your card should look like this.

7. Write you message and send to your friends!

These are the basic instructions for making up your invites but Lynn has two more crafty ideas if you want to make them even fancier! Click here if you want to find out what to do with your ribbon and hole punch...

Although these were designed as invites initially I think they would be perfect for writing little notes to slip in your loved ones pocket. They are just so sweet. Id love to know what you plan to use these for too so leave me a little comment below.

Thanks Lynn for sharing such an adorable printable with us!

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PRINT YOUR OWN ENVELOPE SEALS

Sorry, I was a bad blogger yesterday and didn't post but I have a selection of little envelope seals for download even though it's Wednesday (not a blogging day for me!) to make it up to you. I did promise after all!




Hope you like these and find them useful - just download either the regular or mini envelope seals, print on any paper you fancy (sticker, coloured, patterned, vellum, kraft...), cut out and finally stick on your envelope sealing the flap!

download the envelope seals here...

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POCKET MONEY PICKS 21/AUG

As I said earlier this week, I'm taking part in the Lovely Package Exchange so I've got packaging on the brain this week! Check out these three new Pocket Money Picks that will make any gift look really special ;)

1. Valedesign: Printable Gable Box - $5

Graphic designer Erin Vale from the Leo on the loose blog has just launched a paper goods store on Etsy with beautiful packaging designs you can print at home! This Gable box is my fav ;)

2. PaperLeaf:4 Gift Tags - $2.50

I love the simple yet bold print on these tags and the fact they are screen printed by hand on recycled manila card makes me want them even more.

3. Yaelfran: 3 Mini Pillow Boxes - $10

I seriously heart Yealfran's store! She has some really cool things on Etsy but the boxes are just perfect for my packaging obsession right now.

Have a nice weekend everyone! Feel free to leave me a comment and tell me what your up to!

'SPEND IT ON SOMETHING COOL' MINI PRINTABLE ENVELOPE

eenage boys are probably the hardest to buy for when it comes to birthdays so sending a gift card or some money can be a simple solution. At least you know they can put the money to something they really want, right?

I still think its nice to show you put a little more thought in than shoving a tenner in a birthday card though so I created this little money/gift card envelope for you to fill for the boys in your life. I really hope you like it!



Click here to download the PDF and instructions for your mini envelope.

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psst! check back here or subscribe as I will be posting some co-ordinating stickers to seal your envelopes with very soon ;)

PRINT YOUR OWN DECORATIVE TAPE

I'm taking part in the Lovely Package Exchange on Oh, hello friend and have been working on my gifts and wrapping this weekend.

I love all the pretty Japanese tapes on Etsy but being the unorganised person I am, it's sadly too late to buy some for the Exchange. Not all is lost though! I put my crafty thinking cap on and came up with a way around the problem...

...Voila! I made my own...okay, okay so its not quite the same because you have to use a glue stick but it looks great, I promise.

I knew someone out there would find this useful too, so as I'm a caring and sharing kinda gal I've uploaded two styles for you here to print, cut and stick for your own packages :)

I'm slow to get the hang of this photography lark, (even with the natural light on my side!) so my pictures sadly don't really do this little project justice.

You should definitely give this ago next time you want something pretty to seal a card or a gift, it really can look beautiful.

What you need...

1. Tracing Paper

2. Printer

3. Adobe Reader (click here to get it free)

4. Craft Knife/Scissors

5. Ruler
6. Glue Stick/Spray Mount

Ready to start? Download the tape and instructions by clicking here...

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AQUA & ORANGE MAILING LABELS & NOTE CARDS

he day I came across Ez's blog Creature Comforts was the day I realised that the most mundane of tasks could be greatly improved with a beautiful printable and that there were designers, bloggers, illustrators and hobbyists all over the bloggersphere sharing these thoughtful and beautifully designed printable files.

As the first printable file I ever used was the Aqua and Orange Mailing Label from Creature Comforts I thought it was fitting that it should be the first printable file that I share with you here on Make, Do & Send.

All you have to do is click here to download and print the PDF Ez has kindly put together for you all. I keep a stash of these in an envelope on my desk so they are always to hand.

As this is my first post on Make, Do & Send I wanted to add a little extra treat from me to you. Below you will find a little printable note card inspired by Ez's mailing labels for you to enjoy too!

Click here to download....

picture source: Creature Comforts