PRINTABLE CHRISTMAS DECOR & PACKAGING

A week out from Christmas...and after some baking and cranking of Christmas tunes yesterday, I'm actually feeling it now!

I don't know what we're doing for the Christmas table yet this year, not being in our own home at the moment, I'm not sure what the theme is going to be, but I thought I'd share some printable decor options from my shop with you.

These would look great as a set, or just use bits and pieces from each set for things like packaging, gift tags, food labels, menu cards etc. for your Christmas celebrations.

Nativity Christmas Printables - available in my shop.

Snowflake Christmas Printables - This design is coming up to it's four year anniversary, but it's still my best seller, so it's staying put for now. It was designed in collaboration for Peekaboo Magazine, working alongside Sharnel Dollar & Naomi Vasington.
Decor available here & no-glue pyramid box available here. 

I hope all your Christmas preparations are coming along! 7 more sleeps...

Images : Nativity by Polkadot Prints | Snowflakes by Naomi V Photography

EASTER PRINTABLE DESIGN :: IN THE SHOP!

Okay, so I haven't received more supplies for the popular Easter bags, so since there are a few of you who missed out and have asked...I have decided to sell the design as a printable for you!

They could be used for the bags or print onto label paper and place on boxes, tins or Easter gifts.
I hope it will help you make this special holiday, extra pretty this year!

You can purchase these floral Easter Designs here.

GIFTING :: PAPER BAG FAVOURS

Okay, so I've been wanting to start a little series of gift giving for a while. Provide you with some encouragement and samples of how you can use printable paper products everyday and not just for your child's birthday. Think dinner party, a gift for a friend, thank you pack, or special family occasion.

I love a physical printed product add a little gift giving to that, and I'm pretty much operating in my sweet spot!

Because of their quick turnaround (approx 24-48hrs), with printables, you can have some groovy paper goods in your inbox in no time. And they might just help to make your next gift a little bit something special!

Here's a super simple idea to get things going - An example of using a buffet label as a placecard for a dinner party, with an accompanying paper bag party favour.  
This is all you need: 
// Trim the top crinkles to give a clean edge
// Fold over the top
// Hole punch two holes through the folded top
// Fill with treats

// Thread through ribbon from the back
// Tied the ribbon on the front and trim the ends
Easy!

{Image // Polkadot Prints using a custom colour version of the Coastal Buffet Label}

EASTER

Easter is creeping up pretty fast. Easter is D-Day for us. We leave the known for the unknown and it's crunch time. I have too many un-finished projects at the moment taking up space both in the house and in my mind (can you relate?).

If you're planning an Easter get together of any kind, I just wanted to remind you of the Easter stationery I have available in my shop (8 pages of Easter printables!). These are perfect for your table decor, Easter gifts for school, friends & family or Easter egg hunt! And remember this Easter Centrepiece? It's almost time to start growing your wheat-grass.

Don't forget Friday is the last business day I'll have my store open to receive orders. It will give me a chance to get your orders out and projects finished before I have pack all my work stuff up.

P.S I haven't had time to re-shoot this collection with 2012, so before you ask, yes it does have the year updated!

SHHH....FREE DOOR HANGER FOR MUM + BABY

While I'm spending some quality time bonding with our new baby, I'm privileged to have some blogging friends pop in here and share some fun. A huge thank you ladies!

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Hi everyone!  I'm Becca of the blog CAKE. and I am thrilled to be helping out while Jordan is away spending time with the newest addition to her family.  I've been a longtime fan of Polkadot Prints and though I can't hope to replace Jordan's talent, I'm offering up a little freebie to help ease the blow of her absence.

Every new mama has heard the advice 'sleep while the baby sleeps', but with so many people (big + small) crying out for your attention, sometimes a nap begins to feel like an impossibility.  I designed these door hangers as a little gift to Jordan during her maternity leave, and for all moms who could use some serious R+R.  Simply print the file onto heavy cardstock, cut and hang over your door knob- either on your front door to warn off guests that unexpectedly drop by OR outside your bedroom and nursery to remind your family to keep the volume down during naptime.

Hope you enjoy... and finally get that nap you deserve!

{Images: Cake.}


P.S We get more than our fair share of door-knockers in our area, so this will definitely come in handy at our place! - thanks Becca

ADVENT GARLAND :: FREE PRINTABLE

I hope you had a lovely weekend! I wanted to start sharing my weekends with you with photos, but....well...let's just say it helps if you take the photos!! I get caught up in the moment and forget till after the event. Oh dear, there's always next weekend!

It's nearing the end of November, so it's almost time to start counting down till Christmas - bring on the advent garlands I say!
Here's the advent I shared last year that we might just be using again! :)
(UPDATE 2014: this garland is now available in my Esty shop for instant download here) Then fill with treats or Christmas activities as you count down to the 25th!

This garland co-ordinates with my Christmas Snowflake collection available in my shop.

ICE CREAM CONE WRAP

Don't you want to just jump in and lick those drips?!
I'm so excited for summer! The weather lately has been warming up nicely and it's almost pool weather.
In getting in the spirit of the warmth that's on its way, I wanted to create a new element for my popular Ice Cream Sundae printable collection. I designed an ice cream cone wrap for a great addition to your ice cream bar.

An ice cream bar is such an easy and fun way to serve dessert to party guests, or why not let people create their own dessert at your next summer BBQ. I can guarantee it won't be just the kids having a great time!

You can find this wrapper and the complete Ice Cream Sundae collection in my shop.

{Images: Polkadot Prints}

20% OFF ENTIRE STORE!

Morning friends!
Just letting you know there is a store wide discount code over at Kara's Party Ideas today for my shop. Head on over for the code which will give you 20% off ALL the printables in my store. Including all the new collections just released! Code is valid for one week, so time to stock up for all your parties!

Happy Shopping and happy weekending! :)

FATHERS DAY :: FREE PRINTABLE

Dad's are notoriously hard to buy presents for. Agreed? I don't know the official stats, but there is a high percentage of dads that will be getting a gift card this year for father's day. Super easy; they can trot off and buy something they've had their eye on.

Often, these said gift cards, get pop into an envelope and handed to the father of the moment over breakfast in bed or lunch. So here's a little freebie to make that card just a little more special - a gift card pocket. Comes as a printable file for you to print, cut and fold, and with some space to include your own personal message.


Farewell to socks & jocks, hello free shopping! (maybe this would be good for mothers day too!!)

Also, I just saw this chocolate poster idea from Pen 'n' Paper Flowers today and thought it would be great adapted for fathers day...I have a dad and husband who'd demolish this no problems!

Conditions of Use::  This free printable is for personal use only, please don't be naughty and use it commercially! If you wish to share this freebie on your blog, please credit & link back to me and this post and not the downloadable file directly. Thanks so much!

OFFICE GARLAND DIY :: I DESIGN WITH TWINE

I design with Twine.  You know that cute bright twisted string used on anything from baked goods, to cards, wrapping, craft projects....? I am a big fan and I'm lucky to be part of the The Twinery's design team. This is my monthly contribution. Check out all the details, and other talented design ladies on the Twinery blog. 
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My magnetic 'job' board in my office was just a plain white, very task orientated place of orders, ideas and things to follow up on (or things that haven't yet been filed!) Pretty much paper stuck to bulldog clips. So, today I've got a little something to make your office or work space a little brighter with the help of some bright twine! 

The full tutorial is over on the Twinery Blog today. You can download the free printable in my freebies section of my website. It helps bring a little bit of sunshine even when doing paperwork!
Happy Garland making!

EASTER PRINTABLES :: LAVENDER & LEMON

Well the eggs are in the shops, the hot cross buns are coming from the oven as Easter is just around the corner! Chocolate hot cross buns are my favourite - can't wait to eat more!

Now that Easter is in the air, I have just released my Easter printables for purchase. This comes as a standard set similar to the Christmas ones. You can purchase the whole set which includes:


:: Invitation {with space for fill in details}
:: Party Dots
:: Thank you swing tag
:: Buffet Labels {blank}  
:: Easter Egg Hunt treat cone &
:: A4 patterned paper - lavender pattern & lemon stripe


Easter printables are available in my store HERE.
I really like this colour scheme and reminds me of a summery / spring brunch or lunch. Lots of grass, family and chocolate! How do you celebrate Easter?

Aqua & Red Christmas

It's been a big weekend, and we're nearly all moved. I can now start to think about Christmas day and scour the internet for some ideas to make home look and feel all 'Christmassy'. These are my picks with my favourite aqua & red colour theme.

Love that this fits with the kind of Christmas weather we have in Australia...summery and bright.
(Image Hostess with the Mostess)

With a vintage flavour, this table has 'sugar high' written all over it!
(Image Inspired Events via Birthday Girl)

Satiny bows and cherry cups...simply lovely.
(Image Mon Tresor via Amy Atlas)
And we can't forget this inspiration.

Are you creative juices flowing? I know mine are. It's not too late to get your Christmas printables - they're still half price till Friday. I look forward to seeing what you create with yours!

COOKIE BAR :: Christmas Printables

I'm happy to be in full Christmas mode now! Tying in with my advent garland from yesterday, I am EXTREMELY happy to let you know you can now purchase my matching range of Christmas printables for the holiday season! And even better they are 50% off! Hooray for Christmas!!

This 'Cookie Bar' featuring my printables was styled by Sharnel Dollar Designs for the latest Peekaboo Magazine (you can view online if your international or can't get your hands on a copy!).

Seriously how adorable are these little cookie sacks?! Create them yourself using these muslin bags, and my printables.

I love these colours together, and it's the colour combination I personally use in my home. A little bit classic, but with a little checkered twist! I hope you like! x
The Christmas set comes complete with:
:: Fill-in invitation
:: Menu card
:: Cookie bag topper
:: Party dots (cupcake toppers)
:: Buffet labels (blank)
:: Gift tags
:: Cookie mix jar labels
:: Iron-on 'Midnight Snack' transfers!

You'll have it covered from wrapping presents to serving food on Christmas day!

Being in the giveaway mood from yesterday still, I am having a Christmas special on this range. 

You can get the whole set for 50% off! But you'll have to be quick!

It's available here in my store!

Photography by Naomi V Photography - love your work Na!

Fathers Day Printable

Father's day kind of sneaks up on me every year. (Australian fathers day is this weekend) I think it is partly procrastination. I find men are often so hard to buy for. Actually...let me  re-phrase that. Every guy would love a new boat, a car, jet ski etc, so really they're so hard to buy *inexpensive* for! 

Have you made any father's day plans yet? 

I know it's this sunday, but I have created some printables for you if you are still needing some Father's Day inspiration or decoration! There are three pages of various, tags, dots, pillow box and cards. All for $10!! Find it in my store here. 

Weekend Whip-Around:

:: DIY Superhero dad greeting card 

:: Create a Hero Pack for fathers day

:: Fast Food for dad without the sodium...just a whole lot of sugar!
:: Roll up to the circus!
:: Camo gear...check...plane making...check....ready for take off!


Have a wonderful weekend my lovely readers! And hope you enjoy celebrating fathers day!
Jordan xo

Milk Cartons with a peg on top!

Remember these little milk cartons? My favourite last-minute addition to Levi's party last weekend. I seriously LOVE them! (You can see the scale of them in the last photo) I came across the idea here, and the original template here. 

I personalised the design to match the invitation and theme we were going with. Printed. Cut. Scored. Folded. Taped...& pegged! 

Due to the amount of interest in these, I have added them to the 'custom design' section of my store. So you can choose your theme and text, and I will send you the digital printable file. Check them out here.