Birthday Gift Wrapping + Poster

>>> February 13, 2012 By

Remember how I posted my personalized Valentine’s day paper? Well my daughter turned ten (as mentioned on her best birthday week ever, Bridgit Mendler interview post) and I had fun making some super cute gift wrapping.

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Just like the Valentine’s day paper, I created this in Photoshop. But you could use Picnik, Photoshop Elements, or whatever floats your boat.  I used a custom shape for the birthday cakes, but have seen some cute dingbats that would work too. 


Julia had a stack of custom presents to open- it was pretty fun.  My 2′x3′ sheet of paper lasted through five small-ish presents.
What ended up being Julia’s favorite was this poster I created for her:

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Hard to believe that a poster that big only cost me $4 at Kinko’s. Again, because it’s printed on the oversized blueprint machine, it can only be done in black and white.  Anything color is *way* expensive.  I created this in Photoshop as well.  Just used a picture I had of her and layered on the other elements.  It is now hanging on her bedroom wall- so it must have been a hit! ;)
What do you do to make birthdays special?

I’m linking this post up to:

I’m Lovin’ It with Tidy Mom
the 36th Ave
Weekend Wrap Up with Tatertots and Jello

Mique

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Hi- I'm Mique (as in Mickey). I started 30days as an idea file a few years ago. After three years and hundreds of ideas, I now realize that I'll never check them all off my list. When I'm not creating, I love spending time with family and friends and long drives, especially if they end at the beach.
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  1. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says:
    February 13, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I never thought about using the blueprint machine to print black & white posters! I’ll have to try this one because the wrapping paper idea is WONDERFUL!

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  2. Ashley says:
    February 18, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I love this paper! What a lucky gal to have a creative mom like you! I’m glad I came across your blog and all your fabulous ideas.

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  3. TidyMom says:
    February 19, 2012 at 8:13 am

    such a cute idea Mique!
    Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/birthday-parties/

    Have a great rest of the weekend!

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  4. Six Sisters says:
    February 20, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I love this! Such a great idea! We would love you to come share this at our weekly link party every Saturday! -The Sisters

    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com

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  5. John says:
    May 28, 2012 at 2:35 am

    Really great idea, it looks awesome!

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