Well, hello 2013! It’s off to a bit of a slow start at this house. I did manage to finish and upload a new printable calendar to the shop! It’s a 4×6 size, perfect for these cute IKEA frames. Easy and inexpensive gifts for teachers, coworkers, neighbors, and friends…makes a great January birthday gift! You can find them here.
eek! I just about can’t stand it any longer! I’ve got a new adventure in the works. I get asked by many of you what software I use and how I make printables. Would you like to learn?
It’s coming soon!
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Ok, so the idea for this one hit me last night. I was working on some other stuff and happened to be using my QR code. QR codes are those little black pixely boxes that you can scan with your smart phone and it brings up a website, text, etc. I made one for this blog and I try to include it on the printables for download. These little codes are popping up everywhere…magazines, at the mall, I even saw one on the garden stake in my last batch of potting flowers I bought.
So bear with me on this idea. It combines the cute printable subway art idea with the qr code idea with a Valentine’s Day theme. With me so far? This may be totally out there, but I decided to give it a try. It appeals to my geeky side. I can picture it framed on someone’s desk at work…maybe a teacher’s or the school secretary’s, maybe even the dentist’s front office desk…for all to see. If someone is curious (I would be), they can pop out their smart phone, scan it with an app like QRReader (that’s the one I have), and a cute little animated message will appear. It’s a secret message, hidden in cyberspace for your friends to find.
Fun? Wanna try? Try scanning this to see the secret Valentine message….
I made both a 4×6 inch and 5×7 inch size. I framed them in inexpensive frames I found at Target this morning.
Let me add a little disclaimer…I tried this many times. I scanned from my phone, from the computer, from the printable. It works for me. I can’t guarantee that it’s gonna work for everyone and every phone out there. And I did try a red heart, but it seems that my scanner didn’t like the red. Pink works much better. If you’re ready to give it a try, here is the printable.
If anyone is interested in a custom qr code that goes to a personalized, animated Valentine’s message? I’m thinking these would be cute as Valentines for classmates, too….hmmmmm. Email me or go to the ‘contact me’ button at the top of this page. Have fun with this! Happy Valentine’s Day!
I did a little video today about the different ways to score your printables and why it’s important. Check it out!
I’ve been writing some articles for Tip Junkie and sharing some of education background, too. I’m loving it! I’ve done three articles so far…be sure to check them out (and download your freebies)! The pictures are linked.
My next article is coming on Wednesday, so stay tuned!
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WOO HOO! I’m getting this up before the first of December…I feel like that’s a major accomplishment 
I just wanted to share something that I think y’all might like! An easy, cute, and FREE Countdown to Christmas.
Here’s what we’re making…a Countdown to Christmas frame
You’ll need…
Picture frame with the glass taken out
Decorative papers
Brad or glue
A binder or bulldog clip
24 tags with the numbers 1-24 (print them out here)
ribbons, decorations, or stickers
I found a frame I liked and took out both the glass and the paper insert from inside the frame. I used the paper insert as a pattern and cut some decorative paper to the same size. You might consider using some cardboard (I used a cereal box that I cut to fit) behind the paper for added support. Using a brad or glue, secure a small bulldog clip to the decorative paper. Place the paper and cardboard backing inside the frame.
Here’s the easy part…download your tag freebie. Then print and cut out the tags. All that’s left is to add some embellishment. I simply stapled some ribbon scraps to my tags. You’re ready for the countdown! Cute, right? I made the tags kinda plain so that it would go with just about any colors you decide to do. And I love how they’re kinda vintage-y.
Ta-daaaaa! Great as an early gift for neighbors, co-workers, and teachers, too. Kids love ‘em too!
I’m linking up…
Pin It Remember these? I’m guessing you probably do. It’s been, by far, my most popular post. Thanks again to Jeni for suggesting it. I recently had a comment on that post from Jen, suggesting a Valentine themed s’mores printable. I thought it was a great idea. I tweaked the design a little…and just happened to [...]
