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What Is A Printable?!

Lindi Haws by Lindi Haws
Sat April 3, 2021
in Printable Education, Printables, Tips & Tricks
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What is a printable?!

What is a printable? This is a popular question around here and I figured after ten years of designing printables, I should answer it! I also want to answer a few other questions regarding these files that I get frequently

WHAT IS A PRINTABLE

 

Printables are digital files designed by a graphic designer that are offered as pdf files for download. The file is typically designed to fit a 8.5X11′ piece of paper and can be printed at home on white standard printer paper or cardstock. 

Printables can also be larger. For example, I love to design large files for backdrops or posters. These need to be printed at a print shop like UPS, Staples or Alphagraphics.

 

WHAT DO YOU USE PRINTABLES FOR

 

PRINTABLE PARTIES

When I started designing printables in 2010, I started designing printable party packs.

The packs are HUGE and have so many fun printables: cupcake toppers, birthday banners, drink labels, food labels, pennant banners, popcorn boxes, thank you cards and party tags. 

Some of my most popular party packs are: 

Ice Cream Printable Party Pack

Sunshine Printable Party Pack

Sunshine Party Printables by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

Train Printable Party Pack

Train Birthday Party Ideas on Love The Day

 


PRINTABLE CRAFTS

 

As time progressed and my blog grew, I started branching out! I began designing printable crafts for my readers. From patriotic paper chains, to paper boxes to bunny garlands, I started designing crafts you could make COMPLETELY out of paper!

All you need to do is print the file on your home printer, cut the files and assemble! 

Patriotic Paper Chain

4th of july crafts for kids:: a patriotic paper chain free printable & tutorial

 

FREE Valentine Boxes

Free printable valentine boxes

 

Bunny Crafts and Napkin Wraps

PRINTABLE Bunny Napkin Wraps by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 


 
PRINTABLE TAGS
 
Printable gift tags are EASILY my most downloaded and popular printables on my website. I have gift tags for Graduation, EVERY.SINGLE.HOLIDAY, Teacher Appreciation, Neighbor Gifts, Weddings, Anniversaries and more! 
 
Like most printables, I design my tags to print on a 8.5X11′ piece of paper. 
 
Here are some of my most popular gift tags:
 

Graduation Gift Tag

Graduation Printable Gift Tag by Lindi Haws of Love The Day #graduationtag #graduationideas #graduationgiftidea

 

Back To School Teacher Gift Idea

Back To School Teacher Gift Idea by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 

Christmas Neighbor Gifts

Soda lighted printable christmas tag:: instant download

 

Neighbor Gift Ideas

Neighbor gift ideas:: we hope you bloom here free printable

 


 
PRINTABLE BACKDROPS
 
In the last few years, I’ve branched out to EVEN LARGER printable files! I started designing party backdrops and posters in 2018 and never turned back. 
 
These are files THAT CANNOT be printed at home, but need to be printed at a professional print shop. You can print them at Staples, UPS, Alphagraphics or local printing company. 
 
TIPS FOR PRINTING BACKDROPS
 
– Email the file to the print shop and tell them to print the file ‘as designed.’ This will ensure the backdrop gets printed EXACTLY like what you see in my photos. 
 
– If it’s a black and white backdrop that will only be used for one year, ask for the file to be printed as a ‘Engineering Print.’ This will only cost around $5.00! 
 
– To save on cost, as the file to be printed on a lighter weight paper. Say 30lb white paper!
 
– For more formal events or if you want to use the poser/backdrop year in and year out, ask for the file to be printed on foam core. It is more expensive, but the quality is top notch and it’s easy to store. 
 
Here are some of my most popular backdrops:

Polka Dot Birthday Backdrop

Happy Birthday Backdrop Ideas by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 

FREE Rainbow Backdrop

Rainbow Backdrop by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 

4th of July Backdrop

4th of July Backdrop FREE PRINTABLE by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 


 
PRINTABLE GAMES
 
After designing parties, I added party games to match. A lot of them are ‘pin the so and so on the so and so….’ They are large files like the posters and need to be printed at a professional print shop. 
 
Here are some of my most popular: 
 

Valentine Party Games:: Pin The Arrow On The Heart

 

Unicorn Party Game

Print and cut with cricut explore air 2 & the new cricut design space 3

 

Pin The Tail On The Bunny Easter Game

Pin The Tail On The Bunny Easter Game by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 


 

PRINTABLE LISTS/CHARTS

 
As a mom of two girls, I found myself creating forms for our family. I created Reading Logs, Daily Checklist and Boredom Busters. These checklists really served to help keep us organized and busy!
 
Here are some of my most popular: 
 
 

Summer Chore Chart TemplateSummer Chore Chart Template by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 

Summer Boredom Busters

Summer Boredom Busters & FREE PRINTABLE by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 

Reading Log Printable

Reading Log Printable by Lindi Haws of Love The Day

 

So fun right?! Printables are the absolute BEST! I’ve been designing them for years and can’t wait to design more for you.

If you are looking for ALL my printables, check out my SHOP!

 
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Lindi Haws

Lindi Haws

I am a wife of one, mother of two and a graphic designer who loves to throw and style parties. There is nothing I love more than to find unique and creative ways to celebrate the most important days in our lives. Whether it be through printable products or creative diy decorations, I try to find ways to make parties memorable so others can Love The Day.

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Comments 3

  1. Kissi says:
    2 years ago

    Great. Thanks!

  2. sharon says:
    2 years ago

    I liive in sunny Californial. I am a
    afterschool teacher and looking fir
    printables for young teens. Your ideas
    are greatly appriciated. THANKS SO MUCH!!!

    Soo thankful,
    Sharon

  3. abcya says:
    6 months ago

    Great. Thanks!

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