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How to Make Custom Party Printables with Free Art Prints

July 13, 2017 by Leslie 15 Comments

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Gorgeous art prints are available for free all over the internet. But did you know you can quickly and easily turn them into custom party printables?

Gorgeous art prints are available for free all over the internet. But did you know you can quickly and easily turn them into custom party printables? All it takes is a pair of scissors, a couple templates, and 30 minutes!

“I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought.” – Hellen Keller

Summer is about halfway over, and I’m guessing you could probably use a bit of that quiet ocean time. And if I could give it to you, I would. Promise. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to send beaches and oceans through the internet.

But what I can do is share some fun beach-inspired printables with you!

Victoria from Dazzle While Frazzled is sharing 6 beach-inspired decor prints with a few fantastic tips on creating a simple gallery wall using free printables like just like these.

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Arent’ they cute? I love the variety and all the bright colors. But that’s not all. Did you know you can take simple printables like these and quickly turn them into custom party printables?

How to Turn Free Art Prints into Custom Party Printables:

That’s right! You can make some fast and easy party printables with just one art print download. All you need is a pair of scissors and a couple templates. Or if you want to get really fancy, you can use hole punches for a similar effect.

For this project, I chose Victoria’s “Vitamin Sea” art print. I loved the simple message, and the combination of textures from the waves and the stripes.

First up was a cute little triangle bunting. To get the perfect size, and to save a bit on paper and ink, make sure to select “2 pages per sheet” in your print window. Then, create a triangle bunting template with some scrap paper.

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Next, a few party circles and paper flags. For this, choose “9 pages per sheet” in your print menu to automatically size down the image. Then, trace the print with a glass, or use a hole punch to get your circle shapes. I used the scrap sections to also create simple strips for straw flags. Easy peasy!

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I know people are always saying four simple steps….but this time it’s true:

  1. Print our your design
  2. Place your template.
  3. Trace.
  4. Cut.

That’s it! Now, you’re ready to put your party printables up.

I used this adorable set four our girls’ annual end-of-school backyard picnic. They were perfect for a fun and casual afternoon in the sun.

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Tips for Creating Custom Party Printables from Art Prints:

  • Find a print that has many areas of visual interest and avoid large areas of text. Victoria’s “Vitamin Sea” print was perfect for this project because it has two different patterns and a simple saying.
  • Keep your templates simple. You don’t need much more than party circles and a bunting to get a cohesive feel to your party.
  • Print your design in different sizes to get more versatility. Try different sizes based on number of sheets per page or by printing based on a percentage (e.g. 125% or 75%) of the original print size.
  • Make use of paper scraps. You can use scraps to create smaller party circles, straight strips of paper to be used as straw flags, or just cut it up like crazy as confetti for your table.
  • Time Saving Tip: Add your custom party circles to a pre-made circle garland like this gold garland from the Target One Spot.

How Long Did it Take

In 30 minutes I made 5 bunting triangles, 9 party circles, and 5 straw flags. Plenty for a quick little gathering.

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How Much Did it Cost

I already had the printer paper and ink on hand, so these fun party printables didn’t cost anything more than time!

Would I Do it Again?

OMG, this feels like finding a goldmine. Just imagine the possibilities! I may or may not have started spending more time looking for other art prints just for this purpose…

>>>>WAIT…THAT’S NOT ALL! CHECK OUT THIS GOLDMINE OF FREE PARTY PRINTABLES JUST FOR YOU!

Now it’s Your Turn

Even if you can’t enjoy the quiet sands of the beach, you can still click down below to get your free beach-inspired art prints from Dazzle While Frazzled. Then use the tips here to create a fun, free, and fast beach party before summer is over. And don’t forget to tag us with your pictures on Instagram and Twitter!

Which art print is your favorite?
What’s your favorite way to make custom party printables?

 

Victoria answered a few fun questions so you can get to know her better…take a look at what she’s sharing!

What is your favorite summer drink?

A Mexican Martini, which always brings us back to our days of living in Austin, TX.

Choose a movie title for the story of your life.

“Martha Stewart Drives a Mini Van”

Each of my Spectacular Summer co-hosts is sharing a little bit more about Victoria on their blogs, too. So don’t forget to hop around and see what else she has to say.

A Purdy Little House Hey Fitzy
Confessions of a Mommyaholic JENerally Informed
Crafting a Family Just Measuring Up
Dazzle While Frazzled The Navage Patch
Flourish and Knot The No Pressure Life
Health, Home, and Heart  

Click here to get your free Beach-Inspired printables at Dazzle While Frazzled to make your own custom party printables!

 

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About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Victoria at DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    July 15, 2017 at 8:28 am

    Aahhh, thanks for using my little printable as your teaching example! Great idea. I tend to go down the harder route of making everything myself so great tip to use something pre-made. Visiting from Craft Schooling Sunday party.

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  2. Jess says

    July 17, 2017 at 8:25 am

    So cute and looks like fun!! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
  3. Chloe Crabtree says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    What cute printables! I think we could all use more beach time, can’t we? I am so blessed to live near the beach here in central Florida. Your tutorial is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing with our readers at Celebrate Your Story!

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  4. Stefanie says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:44 am

    Stopping by from Tuesday Talk! XOXO This is such a fun idea! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

      July 19, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      These are lovely and perfect for a birthday or summer time party. Thanks for sharing with us at #overthemoon and have a lovely week.

      Reply
  5. Jen says

    July 20, 2017 at 10:31 am

    Well how cute is this! Victoria’s printables and your imagination seem to be a winning pair 🙂

    Reply
  6. Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson says

    July 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    The next best thing to going to the beach is having the beach come to you! What a terrific idea!
    #happynowlinkup

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  7. Jelica says

    July 21, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    These party printables are absolutely adorable Leslie! I don’t live near the ocean, but you’re right – this is the cutest way to send the ocean through the internet and right here into my home. Thanks for the tutorial (so glad it’s a quick and easy one – best kind of DIY for a simple little summer party 🙂 ).

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  8. Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle says

    July 21, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    Very creative printables. Beach themes win every time.

    Kathleen
    Blogger’s Pit Stop

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  9. Deborah says

    July 24, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    So cute. Oh how I miss kid birthday parties. They were so much fun.

    (BTW- Thanks for linking to the Waste Not Wednesday Linky Party)

    Reply

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