Peonies and Poppyseeds

Piggy Party Printables: Labels

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 28 May 2012 19:37:00 +0000

No piggy party would be complete without labels. I mean, you have to let everyone know that you're serving pigs in a blanket, right? And if you want to serve something super piggish at your party, I saw a huge dead pig jello mold on Amazon the other day. It was actually kind of disturbing....

But our labels are totally not disturbing at all.

And keep watching for more pig party printables!

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Introducing the Peonies & Poppyseeds Reader Community!

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:11:00 +0000

GUYS: We are so excited to have our very own community!

This will be the PERFECT place for you to share photos of your parties, or to see how other people are using printables, or, you know, it can just be a friendly place for you to hang out during nap time.... Not that I have ever done that before *cough*.

There is a link up at the top to take you to the new digs, and the best part is, you'll never have to leave our site! See?

And once you CLICK on that little Community link, you'll be taken directly to our forums where you can chat us up, send us a message, share pics, or whatever!

You can start a new discussion or join an existing one... (there's only one on there. I just started it. Like, an hour ago. Please come talk to me.)

And yeah, that's about that! We'd love to see you there!

Click to go to the Peonies & Poppyseeds Community.

Red, White, & CUTE! Free Party Downloads

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:46:00 +0000

Did you know that Memorial Day is this weekend? Because it is. Therefore, you should be eating watermelon and busting out the grill and jumping into a pool at some point.... THAT'S CALLED TRADITION.

Of course, if you want to be a little more cute and decorative, we're happy to help with this massive party pack of free party printables!

*UPDATE* There were some problems with the download so it has been split into THREE parts. Make sure you download each one!

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Red, White, & Cute Download includes:

5 inch party rounds
miniature candy bar wrappers
full size candy bar wrappers
treat bag toppers
water bottle labels
juice box labels
flat blank labels (great for food or place cards!)
large tent labels
small tent labels
miniature flags
favor tags/cupcake toppers
fry boxes
banner with spacers

Peonies & Poppyseeds printables are free for private, personal, printed use only. Absolutely no redistribution allowed, or we'll hit you with our virtual fists of fury. <- sounds ferocious, eh?

Piggy Party Printables: Cards and Envelopes

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:50:00 +0000

Get these super cute and free Piggy Party Printables! My daughter loves pigs, so I plan on using asap. This is just the first part of the set with:

• 2 Piggy Invitation Cards
• 2 Piggy Thank You Cards
and
• 2 Piggy Envelopes

Look for the rest of the set, coming soon!

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks!

Free Paperdolls - Swimwear

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:44:00 +0000

We're looking forward to summer and pool season. And remember those paperdolls we posted a little while ago? They're also looking forward to hitting the pool.

Get your paperdolls some swimsuits! This is a free download, but make sure you also get the original paperdolls download (which is also free). All of these suits, shoes, glasses, and goggles will fit on the original dolls.

Print these on cardstock and laminate them to last longer. Or you can cut off all the tags and mount the pieces on magnetic strips to get the suits to stay on easier. The magnets also allow you to play with the dolls in fun places like the fridge.

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks!

Under the Sea Birthday Party Pack

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:52:00 +0000

Today's freebie includes over 40 pages of printables. <- that's a lot.

And as you can SEA, they're pretty danged cute, and would be perfect for a summer party, because *leans in close and whispers* SUMMER IS COMING UP FAST.

Not that you needed reminding...

So what exactly are you getting in this massive birthday party pack? Glad you asked.

5 inch party circles - great for using as a garland or hanging from the ceiling
tent labels - 4 designs
water bottle labels - 4 designs
juice box labels
happy birthday pennant banner with spacers
cupcake wrappers - 6 designs
mini pillow boxes - 6 designs
fry boxes - 6 designs
party hats - 6 designs
foldable blank labels in 5 colors, and
cupcake toppers/favor tags

Click to download your Under the Sea Party Pack!

Pink Celebrate Banner - Free Party Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:26:00 +0000

We know Mother's Day is this weekend, so we wanted to give you guys SOMETHING to decorate with... if we're being totally honest, my big plan is to do nothing. Forget gifts and brunch, I just want a nap... in an extremely cold house. Doesn't that sound delightful?

At any rate, whatever you're doing (or not doing) this weekend, we hope you'll use this fun banner at your celebration!

I'm thinking it would also make a great statement at a birthday party or baby shower... #justsaying.

And here's a preview of what you'll get in the download. ;) Don't you just love polka dots and argyle?

ALSO: We have openings for SPONSOR spaces right over there -----> on the sidebar. AND we have a special sale going on RIGHT NOW so you can get 50% off your space. For Mother's Day. (See, we celebrate a little much) Use Promo Code: MOMSDAY to get half off your sponsorship price! But you have to act now, because this promo ends Monday, May 14th.

Reader Spotlight: Minnie Mouse Birthday Party

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:35:00 +0000

We LOVE seeing how you guys use our printables! It seriously makes our day!

These party photos were sent to us by Irma, and I think she did a fanTAStic job of using our printables to personalize her party!

To get your own Minnie Mouse party printables, click here!

And if you've used our printables, we'd love to see! In fact, we JUST joined Instagram, (@poppyseedblog) so you can snap a pic with your cell phone, and just tag us! #poppyseedblog

And also: if you have any helpful Instagram tips, please share. Pretty, pretty please with a cherry on top. ;)

Free Cinco de Mayo Party Decoration Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:09:00 +0000

Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, and it's kinda a BIG DEAL at our house. Since I spent most of my life in Arizona, I grew up with a lot of Mexican neighbors, and let me tell you, they know how to throw a party! Festivities last all day and long into the night, and it's just a fantastic holiday! Plus, my sweet Danny Mac was born on Cinco de Mayo, so we get double celebrations. WIN WIN.

This download includes the following:

5 inch party rounds
straw/toothpick flags
cupcake toppers
cupcake wrappers
Celebrate banner

Download comes as an 8.5x11 digital PDF, and are super easy to use. If you need extra help, please check out our printing tips.

Remember - Peonies & Poppyseeds printables are for personal, private, non-commercial printed use only. Absolutely no redistribution allowed. If you want to share our stuff, please send people back to our site, especially for the downloads. Thanks guys!

Free May 2012 Computer Desktop Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:49:00 +0000

I feel like May has snuck up on me. Also: we have a birthday this week, and I am not in any way ready for that, not that, that is your problem or anything. I'm just letting you know, because I'm helpful like that.

At any rate, it's time to update your computer desktop calendar.

Click below to get the free April 2012 desktop background for your computer:

1024x768 version | 1280x800 version

(regular sized monitor) (Wide screen monitor)

Transportation Prints

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:21:00 +0000

I love the idea of using big graphic prints for home decor, and this set of transportation prints would be a great addition to any room. I mean, how cute would these be in a boys room? Answer: SUPER CUTE.

You can download each print individually as an image file to send to your local printer, or you can download a digital PDF file that will allow you to print the images right at home!

To grab the 8.5x11 digital PDF, click here

Black Bean and Corn Deliciousness

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:08:00 +0000

Black bean and corn salad is my family's favorite meal, EVER.

I always have all the ingredients on hand, and my kids love to help chop and mix everything together. Then they proceed to eat it by the spoonful.

The great thing about this concoction is that it's great on it's own, or you can use it to top a salad. We've used it in lettuce wraps, wrapped in a flour tortilla fried as a chimi, and of course, as a dip.

Basically, there is no wrong way to eat this stuff. It's like heaven in your mouth.

YUM.

Black Bean and Corn Salad

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn
1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
2 roasted red peppers (or 1 fresh) chopped
1/4 cilantro, chopped
1/4 green onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
juice from 2 limes, plus 1 tsp zest
salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients in bowl. Chill for extra flavor. Enjoy.

Free Gray and Yellow Party Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Are you having a gray and yellow themed party? Do you want some free printables to go with it? OF COURSE YOU DO. So here you go:

Download will automatically start when you click the button above, and will be in PDF form.

This set of party printables includes:
• 3 Fry Boxes
• 3 Cupcake Wrappers
• 8 Mini Candy Bar Wrappers

As usual, printables are for personal, private, non-commercial printed use only.

Because I Said So

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:53:00 +0000

Sometimes, I say things like:

"Because I'm the Mom" and

"Because I Said So" and

"Because I Feel Like It",

because, you know, it's my right as a parent.

I just hate giving lengthy explanations to people who are going to argue with me no matter what, because, after all, they are much smarter than me and a 5 year old playing in the woods at night by themselves is a good idea.

Please enjoy this perfectly sarcastic parenting mantra from yours truly:

Download is a 300 dpi, 8x10 image file
For printing tips, including information on sizing and resolution, click here
Prints are for personal, non-commercial use only. No redistribution allowed.
Trouble with the download button? Try this link instead: http://bit.ly/momsaidso

Free Party Basics: Take 2!

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 04:52:00 +0000

Today we have a more feminine version of our basic party printables! These fun colors would be great to dress up any party you have, or even just to decorate a bedroom with! (Kids love banners in their rooms... the more the merrier too!)

This 8.5x11 digital PDF download includes a pennant banner, miniature flags, and 2” party rounds, which can be used as favor tags or cupcake toppers or as decorations for water bottles and more!

Click to download the party basics now!

Free Party Basics

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Continuing with our basic party must haves, today we have some fun free printables that would be great for just about any occasion!

This 8.5x11 digital PDF download includes a pennant banner, miniature flags, and 2” party rounds, which can be used as favor tags or cupcake toppers or as decorations for water bottles and more!

This is a very boy-friendly color scheme, and could be used at birthday parties, baby showers, or whatever else you want to celebrate!

Click to download party basics now!

Basic Baby Shower Cupcake Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:30:00 +0000

This is the final piece in our basic baby shower printables. Every party needs cupcakes, so make sure to get these cupcake wrappers, mini flags, and cupcake toppers.

CHOOSE YOUR DOWNLOAD:

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Both the blue set and the pink set include:
• 3 cupcake wrappers
• 3 2.4" circle cupcake toppers
• 12 mini flags

Let us know if you ever use our basic baby shower printables - we LOOOOVE to see party pictures!

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks.

Basic Baby Shower Treat Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Here are more printables to add to your basic baby shower stash. These are for treats! Fill fry boxes and pillow boxes, and cover regular size and miniature candybars.

CHOOSE YOUR DOWNLOAD:

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Both the blue set and the pink set include:
• 2 little pillow boxes
• 3 fry boxes
• 1 regular size candy bar wrapper
• 4 miniature candy bar wrappers

There's one more set to add to the basic baby shower printables, don't miss it!

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks.

Basic Baby Shower Cards Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

You want more basic baby shower printables? YES, of course you do. Here are some invitation cards, thank you cards, and envelopes to put them in:

CHOOSE YOUR DOWNLOAD:

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Both the blue set and the pink set include:
• 2 foldable invitation cards
• 2 foldable thank you cards
• 2 envelopes to fold, adhere and stash cards inside of

And there's more baby shower printables where that came from, so come on back tomorrow, ya'll.

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks.

Basic Baby Shower Label Printables

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:52:00 +0000

We want to get back to the basics for a second. Basic birthday printables, basic baby shower printables, basic whatever printables. You know, the all encompassing, all purpose STUFF. Starting with Baby Shower Printables!

CHOOSE YOUR DOWNLOAD:

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Both the blue set and the pink set include:
• 6 3x3" labels
• 2 5x5" circles
• 18 2.5x5" labels

And check back later this week to see matching printable packs for the perfect baby shower!

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks.

Easter Egg Match: printable card game

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Easter is literally around the corner, so have some fun with your kids by playing our free printable card game, Easter Egg Match.

You can let the littlest kids find matches by looking at the cards face up. Or turn the cards over and play Concentration. You can also play Go Fish, or Old Maid, or whatever other card game you can think of. And there are fewer cards than a regular deck, so you don't have to worry about the short attention spans of little kids.

Just click to get the free download:

REMINDER: Printables from Peonies and Poppyseeds are free for non-commercial, personal printed use only. Mass production and file sharing are not permitted. If your friends or family want to know where you got your printables, send them to our site. Thanks!

School Notes: Lunch Joke Printables for Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:59:00 +0000

Our school lunch joke printables are definitely a fan favorite, so we decided it was time to give you an updated spring version. I mean, every comedian needs new material at some point, right?

This is an 8x10 print that you can send to Costco, or print at home. Need help printing? Be sure to check out our sizing tips and tricks.

And be sure to check us out on facebook and pinterest! (We would say twitter, but we really suck at it.)

Craft Stick Puzzles: Printable and Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Melissa Bastow) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:58:00 +0000

Craft stick puzzles are one of my new favorite things. My kids love them, and they're cheap to make, and they don't get destroyed like paper pieces.

If you haven't made craft stick puzzles before, let me tell you how tremendously easy it is.

First, download this printable (because they're cute and sized right and just all around better than other craft stick puzzles):

Just click to download this free printable.

Print the pages on cardstock and cut around the whole puzzle (don't cut each piece out yet).

This next step is optional, but I highly recommend it. Cover the fronts (only) in clear contact paper. This will help your puzzles last longer, especially since you know they're going to be handled by grubby little kid fingers.

Then chop the pieces apart with a paper slicey-cutter-thingy. (There are lines on the puzzles, so you know where to chop.)

Get a bunch of big craft sticks out, and rubber cement a piece to each one. Try to center the pieces on the craft sticks just so they look better. If a person was smart they would put one puzzle on one side of the stick and then a different puzzle on the other side of the stick. Therefore needing half the amount of sticks. A not so smart person, such as myself, just uses a whole bunch of single sided sticks.

Your sticks will need to dry before you can play, but rubber cement doesn't take long to dry.

To play with the puzzles, just hand your child the finished group of sticks. You can make it easy by separating each puzzle to do one at a time, or the whole pile so your kid has to pick the right pieces before assembling.

We really really like craft stick puzzles. (Isn't that the cutest little monkey you have ever seen? And I'm not talking about the cartoon one, although it's kind of cute too.)

Easter Egg Freebies

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0000

These Easter eggs are sure to please!

They can be used as gift tags, favor tags, cupcake toppers, and more! Stick them on the walls, and hang them from chandeliers, because these cheery eggs are sure to put a smile on your face.

These are also great for hiding, because they'll never spoil! (Please tell me you've accidentally forgotten an egg for an exceedingly long and stinky time)

Just click to download these Easter egg freebies!

Free April 2012 Computer Desktop Calendar

noreply@blogger.com (Caroline) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:30:00 +0000

Happy April, folks!

Hopefully, it's starting to feel like spring wherever you are. I know that I've thrown open my windows today, and am going to enjoy this weather as much as I can!

Along with your regular spring cleaning, it's time to update your computer desktop... and if you want even more tips for spring cleaning, be sure to check out the Spring 2012 issue of the Casual Blogger Magazine and get 10 tips to declutter your digital life!

Onto updating that desktop:

Click below to get the free April 2012 desktop background for your computer:

1024x768 version | 1280x800 version

(regular sized monitor) (Wide screen monitor)