File Folder Games

My kids are busy little things. They seem especially busy while in church, when they are supposed to reasonably quiet. So, file folder games to the rescue. I found several nice sites via pinterest (this is a pinterest challenge after all).
I have a book from Finch Family Games that I got several years ago (like 8 or so). I got some of the games from there.

Yarn lacing pages:


From Melonheads LDS Illustrations I got some word finds (great for my 6 year old who is learning to read) and made a matching game.



 

 From Sugardoodle I found a crazy cartoon tracing set (perfect for my 9 year old).



Sugardoodle also had a file folder link called commandment cones, but I wasn't thrilled with the copy, so I made my own. You can get it free here: Commandment Cones. You match commandment with its number order (this photo shows the correct placement, in case you need a refresher). The past month or so our church has been talking about the ten commandments, so this is nice for the kids to get to know what they are.

Paisley Invitations

I am slowly putting together stuff for my 10th anniversary party. It's only 10 months away. I've put together an invitation (as seen above). I will be printing http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifthttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhem on my home printer at 4 to a page. I am also sharing the blank paisley card with all of you, so you too can print a cute card with a colorful paisley border.


You can find a PDF with 4 to a page HERE

Oh, and if you like the fake Hindi font, it's called Samarkan, and you can download it free from dafont

Airplane Party Invitations

My son will be turning 5 in the fall and will be having an airplane themed birthday party. I've made some invitations that look like boarding passes (name and info have been changed, of course).


I am sharing the blank template with you for free. If you want it, just click the photo. Also, you can get a personalized barcode from several free places online (if you want to add that to the invite, like in the example). It'd be cute if it said 'Ben is five' or something.

Free Giraffe Baby Shower Invite

A giraffe themed card:

Some free templates

On a photography website I frequent they have a section of forums dedicated to people doing freebies for others. I have participated in both giving and receiving these freebies. In the spirit of giving, I am offering them to you as well. They are photo cards for invitations and announcements. You just put your photo in the blank spot and add your info (using any photo/drawing software). Enjoy!
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back:

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Back

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Free 5x7 photo card templates

I was looking around for a free red damask card template and could find one. So I made one, well actually I made 5. The cards use the free damask print from Pixels and Ice Cream (who has other wonderful things too). Hope you enjoy using them.
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Free Christmas Card Share

I was bored and made some Christmas card templates. I'm offering them free to anyone who wants them. Click on the preview picture to go download the full sized template (which of course doesn't contain photos or names, just space for them).

Card 1 front:


Card 1 back:


Card 2:


Card 3 front:


Card 3 back:


Card 4:

Mod Monkey Invitation Template

A few days ago, on a message board, someone wanted to make a 1st birthday invitation with a 'mod monkey' theme for her twins. She was wanting some design help. After looking up this theme online, I did these templates. The gray areas are for inserting pictures. And the fonts I used were free, so I included the names so you could match the font when making your invites with these templates. Just put in your pictures, add the information on the party and print. The first one comes in both singular and plural (for multiples) They are 4x6, at 300ppi so they can be printed at any major photo printing outlet.
Download them here

Here is what the 1st template looks like:

Here are my demo's for all three.