Category: Etsy


Oct
2019

Free Printable Halloween Lunch Box Jokes!

categories: DIY, Etsy, Printables

10 days until Halloween.

Which means the kids have been in school for almost 2 months already. How is this possible?

If your kids are anything like mine, the allure of the new school year is fading fast. Now that we are coming to the end of the first quarter, homework is picking up. Tests, projects, and papers (and papers!) are coming home every day and I don’t blame them for being straight exhausted at the end of the day. They do so much at school!

Add a little smile to their day

With Halloween just around the corner, I’m looking for ways to lift my kiddos spirits during their long school days. A little note or a joke in their lunch box is one of their favorite things!

These free printable Halloween lunch box jokes will bring a smile to your kid’s faces during the school day. Corny Halloween jokes are the best! Plus, then they can share with all of their friends!

Enter your email below and a link to download your free printable PDF will be emailed to you! Two sheets of 6 lunch box jokes are included and are formatted to print on 8.5×11 paper. Just print and cut apart!

Don’t forget the treats!

And for those school Halloween parties on the horizon… check out my Halloween treat bag toppers in my Etsy shop!


They are a $4 INSTANT DOWNLOAD and they are made to fit ‘snack-size’ baggies of treats. Download, print as many as you need, cut out, and staple or tape in place on the top of your baggie full of Halloween treats!

Fill the bags with popcorn, candy corn, Halloween fun-size candies, M&Ms, or even non-candy items for a fun school treat.


These are also great for treats for extra activities: girl scouts, boy scouts, soccer teams, day care, and more!

As always, custom designs are available. Contact me with any questions!

Grab your printable Halloween jokes below!


Happy Halloween time to you and your family!



If you are looking for more free printables check out my:

Meal Delivery Notes

Leprechaun Notes for Kids

Mother’s Day Cards for Mom or Grandma




Apr
2019

7 Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom or Grandma

categories: Etsy, Printables

Every year since my oldest was born, I look forward to Mother’s Day even more than my birthday. Of course, I love spending the day with my boys and getting to relax for a minute but let’s be honest. My expectations for the day are always set too high and inevitably someone ends up throwing a fit (or 6) and it’s just a regular day. #samestoryeveryyear

Even though it goes down like that, I just love Mother’s Day. I am proud to be on this crazy motherhood journey with a whole community of women. Some of us are in the trenches of raising young children together. Others are dealing with teenage years and struggles (shudder). Some are learning how to still mother their grown children.

No matter which stage you are in, I love Mother’s Day to simply celebrate motherhood. Nothing shows love and appreciation like quality time together and a perfect, unique gift.

7 perfect Mother's Day gift ideas for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!

I have 7 different Mother’s Day gift ideas available in my Etsy Store and every single one is personalized just for you. You can pick the colors, print size, and even the text if you choose! Give your mom or grandma something unique this year that was created just for them!

(Don’t miss a special coupon code only for blog readers at the very bottom of this post! )

Personalized Family Tree

One of the most popular items in my shop is these personalized family trees. I love creating these and seeing the big, beautiful families that come from two people. They are the perfect gift for mom or grandma. Available in any color of your choice!

Family trees are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!


Grandma’s House Rules

We all know that Grandma’s House has the best rules! Personalize this sweet set of Grandma’s rules with any name for Grandma (Nana, Oma, etc.). You can even add a couple of personalized rules if you choose!

Grandma's House Rules print is a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!


Family Rules

Every family has their own set of rules that are important to them. Display this family rules print proudly as a piece of beautiful, home decor!

Family rules prints are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!


In This House

A different version of family rules that starts “In this house we….”. Keep the rules shown here or have me add some of your own!

Family rules prints are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!


Family Established Signs

Personalize these beautiful prints, frame, and gift! Choose colors that match mom or grandma’s decor!

Personalized home decor prints are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!
Personalized home decor prints are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!
Personalized home decor prints are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!


Grandparent Trees

Every grandparent loves anything that reminds them of their beloved grandchildren. This Grandparent Tree print lets them see their sweet names all the time! Choose colors for your background, tree, and/or grandchild hearts.

Grandparents trees are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!


Personalized Calendars

A perfect gift for all the moms out there. Frame this calendar in a glass frame, use a dry erase marker to write plans and appointments, then wipe clean at the end of each month! There are a bunch of prints and different designs to choose from in my shop.

Personalized family calendars are a perfect Mother's Day gift idea for mom or grandma. You pick color, size and text if you choose to create something unique and personalized just for them!

We ship prints anywhere in the U.S. so even if you live far away from your mom or grandma, you can send a personalized print to let them know you are thinking about them on this special day!

AND a little bonus just for you blog readers.

Order a Mother’s Day print before May 10th and get 20% off your order with code MD2019!

Download my free printable handprint Mother’s Day card to go along with your gift!

What will you do to celebrate Mother’s Day this year?

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Mar
2019

Leprechaun Notes for Kids – St. Patrick’s Day Free Printable

categories: DIY, Etsy, Printables

Maybe it feels like we’re barely past Valentine’s Day but there is just something about St. Patrick’s Day that makes me think of SPRING. Maybe it’s all the green or maybe it’s just that the Midwest is hardcore longing for an end to our terrible winter this year. Our kids have had so many snow days that the school has had to extend their school days for the rest of the year to attempt to make them all up. #ugh

So even if Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate and bring us some warmer weather for St. Patrick’s Day, we have to brighten up the mood somehow right? There is just something about having kids that makes you want to celebrate the little things.

Free printable leprechaun note for kids! Leave this note out on St. Patrick's Day with a little treat from your leprechaun!

On St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll do green pancakes for breakfast and we may just wake up to a little bit of luck from a leprechaun. This cute free printable is a fun way for your leprechaun to leave a festive little note for your kids to wake up to.

Maybe he’ll bring some Lucky Charms for all or leave Rolos (or chocolate gold coins) because we all know leprechauns love their gold! Or maybe he’ll even turn our milk in the fridge green! Because you know leprechauns and their tricks!

And guess what?

This printable is free for you too if you need a little leprechaun luck in your house this year! Just enter your info in the box below and your free printable will be emailed to you lightning fast. (If you don’t see it within a minute or two, check your promotions tab or other folders!) If you aren’t quite in the St. Patrick’s Day mood yet, hover over one of the images above and pin it for later!

Free printable leprechaun note for kids! Leave this note out on St. Patrick's Day with a little treat from your leprechaun!


OR you can also use it as an insert in a little basket of green goodies for a neighbor or friend!

Keep scrolling for new products for 2023!


However you use it, I hope the luck of the Irish is with you this year and you have a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day!

Update 2023: Here we go again! NEW St. Patrick’s Day printables are available this year too including a ‘leprechaun treasure’ scavenger hunt!

It comes with 7 clues that lead around your house to a leprechaun treasure of your choice! Think candy, green treats, gold coins, or small gifts! $3 instant download available now! Click the image or the link below!

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Treasure Scavenger Hunt!

Update 2021: This year, there is even more St. Patrick’s Day Printables for you to choose from! Click the photos or links below to head to my Etsy shop for these expanded choices!

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Note – You’ve been pinched!
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Note for Kids – Tricky Tricky!
St. Patrick’s Day Printable Treat Bag Topper – Leprechaun Hat
St. Patrick’s Day Printable Treat Bag Topper – Leprechaun Bait
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Bait Treat Tag

If you’re looking for more free printables, check out my:

Free Printable Meal Delivery Notes

Free Printable Mother’s Day Cards for mom or grandma

Do you have St. Patrick’s Day traditions with your kids? Share them below!


Feb
2019

How to Choose the Right Size Print for Your Space

categories: DIY, Etsy, Tools & Resources
How do you choose the right size art print for your wall? Large prints and pictures have a huge impact when you are decorating your home!


Who else remembers the stress of school picture day growing up? Your mom would send in your envelope with a giant photo package that included an 8×10 of your face. Whether it was the worst picture of your life or not, it was going to hang on the living room wall for the next year. #somuchpressure

Probably the number one question I get constantly from people in my Etsy shop is “What size print should I get?” or “How do I choose the right size print for my space?”

Back in my school picture days, an 8×10 print seemed HUGE and for some reason that misconception is still hanging around today. But here’s the thing. Spoiler alert: An 8×10 really is not that big.

Really think about that 8×10

Have you ever noticed that no matter how beautiful it is, when people hang a small piece on a large wall it gets completely lost.

An 8x10 really isn't as large as you might think.

It looks like a tiny art island in a sea of wall. Look at this 8×10 compared to a 16×20. (Family wreath print available here.)

An 8x10 wall print compared to a 16x20 print.

And again when compared to an 11×14. It’s amazing the difference that a large print can make!

An 8x10 wall print compared to an 11x14 print.


How to choose the right size for your wall

If you want to get technical, according to Nations Photo Lab there is a mathematical formula you can use.

They recommend measuring the length and width of your wall space, not including the space covered by trim or furniture. Then, multiply the width by .57 and .75 and then the length by .57 and .75. This should give you the range of the size of artwork that you will want to hang.

OR basically you want your artwork to cover 2/3 – 3/4 of your wall.

If for you that is a large amount of space and you don’t like the look of one big print, try putting several different prints together to make up the same space.

Beautiful combination of family photos and family art prints.


I love the combination of a family print with family photos! Grouping prints together in odd numbers creates a natural center. You can evenly space the same size print as I did here, or use different sizes of prints and frames in a gallery wall.

Loving Our Prints Etsy Shop color chart for prints.

Remember, everything in my shop can be personalized with colors found on my color chart. I’d love to coordinate a print with your beautiful family photos to display! (Color choices are not limited to what is shown on the chart. Contact me if another color is desired.)

Bigger is always better

If you are going to guess, bigger prints are always better. Especially if you have a print with a lot of detail like my family tree print. If it’s printed 8×10 (or smaller!) no one will be able to read the names. But a 16×20 completely changes the look.

Detailed 8x10 print compared to a 16x20.

If you are looking for a place to have your prints and photos printed, I always recommend Mpix.com (aff. link). I love the quality of their work and even though I order from them a lot, I have never had anything damaged or misprinted.

Large prints and pictures have a huge impact when you are decorating your home! I always feel like if I’m going to invest in a print/photos, then I’m going to take the time and spend the money so they look their best!

Do you need help trying to figure out what to have printed? Check out this post:

7 Perfect Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Do you have large print sizes in your home? Have you ever thought about print sizes this way before?


Feb
2019

14 Easy Valentine’s Day Printables and Treat Ideas for School!

categories: DIY, Etsy


(This post contains affiliate links that may provide a small commission to me at zero extra cost to you. Click to see my full disclosure here.)

It seems like we just finished putting away our holiday decorations and already here we are only 2 weeks away from Valentine’s Day!

Chances are, your kids need Valentine’s to take to school, daycare and anywhere in between. Don’t spend time in the crowded, picked-over grocery store. I’ve got you covered right here!

This post has links to 14 of my favorite themed Valentine’s in my Etsy shop along with Amazon links to treats that go along with them. Order them both from your couch and you’re done! #Momwin

All my Valentine’s are instant downloads and all you need to do is print and cut at home. Have your child sign their name and attach one of the treats that has arrived from Amazon!

Football Valentines

Football Treat Bag Topper // Football Valentine Tag

Football Helmet Treat Bag Topper // Football Helmet Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Reese’s Peanut Butter Hearts

Reese’s Hearts big bag for treat toppers // Snack size to attach to tags

Baseball Valentines

Baseball Glove Treat Bag Topper // Baseball Glove Valentine Tag

Baseball Bat Treat Bag Topper // Baseball Bat Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Popcorn!

Big bag of popcorn for treat bags // Snack size bags for Valentine tags



Basketball Valentines

Basketball Treat Bag Topper // Basketball Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Kit Kats

Kit Kat big bag for treat bags // Snack size Kit Kats

Soccer Valentines

Soccer Valentine Treat Bag Toppers // Soccer Valentine Tag

School Treat Idea: Oreos!

Oreo Family Size for treat bags // Oreo Fun Size for Valentine Tags

Dinosaur Valentines

Dinosaur Treat Bag Topper // Dinosaur Valentine Tag

School Treat Idea: Swedish Fish

Swedish Fish large size bag for treat toppers // Fun size for Valentine Tags

Cupcake Valentines

Cupcake Treat Bag Toppers // Cupcake Valentine Tags

School Valentine Treat Idea: Sweetart Hearts

Sweetart Hearts big bag for treat toppers // Fun size for Valentine tags

Unicorn Valentines

Unicorn Treat Bag Toppers // Unicorn Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Skittles!

Skittles Big Bag for treat bags // Skittles fun size packages

Monster Valentines

Monster Valentine Treat Bag Topper // Monster Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: M&Ms

Big Bag of m&ms for treat bags // Fun size m&ms

Airplane Valentines

Airplane Treat Bag Toppers // Airplane Valentine Tags

School Valentine Treat Idea: Airheads

Airheads – used for treat bags or to attach to tags!

Sloth Valentines

Sloth Treat Bag Toppers // Sloth Valentine Tags

Pink Sloth Treat Bag Topper // Pink Sloth Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Animal crackers!

Big bag of animal crackers for treat bags // Individually packaged animals crackers for Valentine tags

Ballet Valentines

Ballet Valentine Treat Bag Topper // Ballet Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Pink M&Ms

Big bag of m&ms // Fun Size packages

Superhero Valentines

Superhero Treat Bag Topper // Superhero Valentine Tag

School Valentine Treat Idea: Chips Ahoy!

Big bag of Chips Ahoy // Fun size bags

Colorful Art Valentines

Colorful Art Treat Bag Toppers // Colorful Art Valentine Tags

School Valentine Treat Idea: Crayons!

Small Crayola crayon packs

Mermaid Valentines

Mermaid Valentine Treat Bag Toppers // Mermaid Valentine Tags

School Valentine Idea: Goldfish

Big carton of goldfish // Fun Size Goldfish

All the sports Valentines can be made in team colors if you wish – just send me a message on Etsy or email me at lovingourprints@gmail.com and I will create a custom listing for you.

Isn’t Amazon Prime the best? Happy love day!

Looking for some free printables for kids? Check out:

Free printable Leprechaun Notes for Kids

Free printable Handprint Mother’s Day cards


Sep
2017

Let’s Celebrate Fall – Recipes, Decor, Family Fun and More!

categories: DIY, Etsy, Everyday Life

 

I don’t care what the calendar says, it’s officially fall in our house! My pumpkin candles are lit, we have already hit up the apple orchard and I’m searching out all the pumpkin spice in the stores. (And I’m excited to see what crazy stuff they’ve come up with this year!)

 

 

Today, I’m joining with some sweet bloggers to bring you a list that’s full of all the fall you’ve been looking for. Read on for some of the best recipes, ideas for fall family fun, decor, fall crafts and more!

 

Fall Recipes

  1. DIY Healthy Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer – Amanda Middleton
  2. A Healthier Apple Crisp Recipe – Just A Simple Home
  3. Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes  Just A Simple Home
  4. How to Make Caramel Apple Cider – Leggings and Lattes
  5. Pumpkin Pie Recipe – Buckets of Tea
  6. Hot Mulled Apple Cider Sangria in Crock Pot – A Sprinkle of Joy
  7. Quick & Easy Apple Cider Three Ways – Creating A Great Day
  8. Frosted Maple Cookies – Money Savvy Living
  9. Apple Harvest Muffins – Just A Simple Home

 

Fall Family Fun Ideas

 

  1. How to Feed Your Fall Apple Addiction – A Mama Tale
  2. 5 Summer Activities You Should Be Doing in the Fall  – Put the Kettle On
  3. Family Friendly Fun Fall Activities – Fashion Ave Mom
  4. 50 Idea to Make This Your Best Fall Ever – Sharing My Favorites
  5. For Everything There is a Season – Bible Journaling  – Creating a Great Day
  6. How to Have a Fun & Free Fall with Your Family – Lovely Little Lives
  7. How to Plan a Spirited Football party (On a Budget) – Lovely Little Lives

 

Fall Fashion

How to dress in fall fashion while living in warming locations – She Lives Vintage

 

Fall Crafts

  1. DIY: Fall Crafts for Kids –  Our Swiss Experience
  2. Fall Digi-Leaves  – The Imperfect Homeschooler

 

Fall Decor

1. 3 Home Decor Pieces That Bring Fall Into Your Home – Back to the South

2. DIY Preppy Pumpkins – Happy Family Blog

3. DIY Fall Hoop Wreath – Scenes from Cedar Street

 

And of course. All these beautiful fall decor designs (and more!) are available for immediate download in my Etsy shop for only $5!

 

Time to get your fall on everyone!

 

Keep up with us on Instagram here.

 

 


Sep
2017

Tis the season for fall decor!

categories: Etsy

It’s the start of my very favorite time of year! The kids are back to school, the temperatures in Iowa are unseasonably cool, college football has officially begun and you better believe I have already enjoyed my very first PSL of the season. It’s time for fall!

I spent part of my long weekend designing and adding these new fall decor signs to my Etsy shop. Just seeing these beautiful fall colors on my screen has me ready to bust out all our pumpkins and decorate the house.

 

 

These signs are available in my shop for instant download for only $5! Files are sent in .pdf and .jpg format. Just download, send to your local printer (Walgreens, Walmart, Staples, etc), frame and hang!

 

 

Any of the colors of any designs in my shop can be changed per customer request. I included my fall color palette but if you don’t see something you like there, I’m happy to send you some color samples of the color of your choice. Just contact me here or convo through Etsy.

 

 

Fall decor has a way of making our home instantly cozy!

 

 

 

Hope everyone is enjoying your long weekend!

 


Aug
2017

Etsy store opening plus free printable!

categories: Etsy

I’m going to take a break from my regularly scheduled programming of Twin Tuesday, to share the opening of my new Etsy store! I’ve loved to design prints for our home and family for years and decided to open a shop that allows me to share that with other people. Plus, it gives this momma of all boys a creative outlet that I need. 😉

My shop is called Loving Our Prints and right now – just in time for back to school!- I have personalized calendars for dry erase frames. We’ve used one for over 3 years and I live by it. I have ours printed 20 x 24 and it hangs in the kitchen where we all can see it. I have this set of dry erase markers and everybody gets a color on the calendar. We write appointments, school specials, field trips, sports practices, weekend activities, dinner plans and anything else you can think of on it so everyone is on the same page. Even our older boys know to look for their color on the current day on the calendar and ask what they have that day.

 

 

In honor of the store opening, I’m giving all blog readers 20% when you use coupon code OPENING20 when you place your order until this Sunday, August 13. (AND Walgreens is having a 40% off poster sale right now, so you can get a deal on printing too!)

 

 

Plus, if you don’t see a color or style in the shop that you are looking for just contact me here or through etsy. I’d be happy to make you something in a color or style to fit your aesthetic (and you just might see it in the shop in the future!). The design default is 16 x 20 but if you want yours 20 x 24 like ours is or any other size, just specify that in seller notes.

 

 

To celebrate the opening, I have a free printable that you can download here. It’s great for the entry way or living area in your home and can be printed 8 x 10 or 16 x 20.

 

 

Any questions – contact me! I’ll be posting new inventory every week so make sure you check back, follow me on instagram, or favorite my shop on Etsy for updates and sales.