Easy DIY: Washi Tape Birthday Card

I love giving gifts, but I’m not so great at giving cards with them. I’m more focused on the gift itself (gifts are my love language after all) than I am on the card, so if you do happen to get one from me, consider yourself lucky! All that is soon to change though with this super easy DIY washi tape birthday card. With a few supplies and a few minutes, you can make the cutest candle card to accompany any celebratory gift!

Supplies

Blank cards and envelopes
Washi tape (This set is super cute and so is this one!)
Micron Pen
Crayola Super Tips
Scissors

Washi Tape Birthday Card

Take one greeting card and set it down open side toward you.

Next, take one piece of washi and place it in the middle of your card about halfway up.

Once you have your tape where you want it, trim as close to the card as you can without cutting into the card. If you do accidentally cut into the card, that’s okay! I definitely did once or twice!

Continue placing and trimming tape until you reach the edge of the card.

I added my patterned tapes in random order, but you could do an alternating pattern or something like that if you’d like! That would be super cute!

When you reach the edge, you may notice that your last piece of tape extends beyond the side of the card.

If that’s the case, trim the bottom as usual and also trim the tape on the side.

Now that you have one side done, start adding tape “candles” in the other direction. As you’re adding tape, make sure to vary the height of each strip.

There’s no rhyme or reason to how I varied my tape height. I just kept shifting up and down.

When you get to the other edge, trim the excess tape off the bottom and the side just like before.

When you’re all done adding tape, your card should look something like this.

Take the yellow marker and begin adding teardrops (flames) above each candle. Leave a little bit of space between the bottom of each teardrop and the top of each candle.

Your card should look something like this when you finish with the teardrops.

Begin adding wicks to connect each candle with its flame.

Start a little below the center of each teardrop and draw a straight line down to the top of each candle. Be careful not to touch your black pen to the washi tape.

Work your way across the card until each candle has a wick.

Ta-da! Look how cute your candles are!

Now, you’re all set to add a message to your washi tape birthday card and give it to a friend!

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Notes Page Printable: Classic Planner Insert

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Do you have thoughts and ideas floating around in your head at all hours of the day and night? If so, write them all down on this notes page printable to make room for new, bigger, and better thoughts and ideas!

This notes page printable is another installment in my classic planner insert series. The classic series will eventually be made up of all the PBTT A5 printables you know and love but revamped with a san serif font. I love the original brush script printables but wanted to offer something that would appeal to more planners. Thus the “classic printable” was born! Check back each week for another new printable in my classic series.

Notes Page Printable

I take notes on just about everything. If I don’t right something down, I will completely forget when it comes time to use the information. Are you the same way? If you are, download this cutie and your problems will be solved! Well, your note-taking problems will be!

If you don’t find yourself constantly taking notes, this is still a good planner insert to have on hand. You just never know when you will need to take notes or make a list or something else!

Are to-do lists more your style? You can find my latest to-do list printable here.

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All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this notes page printable is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

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You can download the notes page printable here, PBTT Notes Planner Insert.

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To-Do List Printable: Classic Planner Insert

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Whether you have lots to do each day or just a few important tasks on your plate, this to-do list printable is perfect for you! I’m a note-taker and list-maker — always have been and always will be. I’m all about my to-do list, and I know that a few of you are too!

This to-do list printable is another installment in my classic planner insert series. The classic series is made up of all the PBTT A5 printables you know and love but revamped with a san serif font. I love the original brush script printables but wanted to offer something that would appeal to more planners. Thus the “classic printable” was born!

To-Do List Printable

As I mentioned above, I LOVE to make lists. More than that, I love to make my lists the old-fashioned way — with pen and paper. That’s not to say I don’t have lists on my phone. I definitely do. But when given the choice, I choose pen and paper over my ‘Notes’ app every time!

This insert is pretty straightforward. There’s a place for the date or the range of dates that your list encompasses, and there are 18 lines for tasks and circles for checkmarks.

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All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this to-do list printable is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

You can download the to-do list printable here: PBTT Today’s To-Do List

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Weekly Calendar Printable: Classic Planner Insert

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Whether you have tons of events, appointments, and to-dos each week or whether you have a calm week with just a few tasks, it’s nice to have a weekly calendar printable where you can write everything down!

As you may already know, this classic weekly calendar printable is another installment in my new planner series. This series will be made up of all the PBTT A5 printables you know and love but revamped with a classic san serif font. I love the original brush script printables but wanted to offer something that would appeal to more planners. Thus the “classic printable” was born!

Weekly Calendar Printable

These inserts are undated like all my other printables, so they can be used at any time. They also begin on a Monday, so that the weekend is bunched together making it easier to mark weekend trips and such.

I used inserts just like this one for over a year and really loved them! There’s tons of space to write down your tasks, appointments, and to-dos each day. There’s even a spot to look ahead for the next week. I loved using that section for little reminders and things I wanted to make sure not to forget from one week to the next.

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All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this weekly calendar printable is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

You can download the weekly calendar printable here: PBTT Classic Weekly Planner Insert.

Check out my favorites pages for my top printable supplies, including my favorite paper and trimmer!

Daily Calendar Printable: Classic Planner Insert

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So many daily to-dos and so little time! Keep all your tasks and assignments in one place with this handy, daily calendar printable!

As I mentioned last week, I’ve started a new classic printables series! This series will be made up of all the PBTT A5 printables you know and love but revamped with a classic san serif font. I love the original brush script printables but wanted to offer something less frilly and more universal. Thus the “classic printable” was born!

Daily Calendar Printable:

This daily calendar printable has it all! A spot for your top 5 tasks, daily to-do list, to call and email reminder section, reminder box for tomorrow’s tasks, and even a space for your word of the week.

What is a word of the week? It can be anything you want it to be! It can be a short powerful word that means a lot to you or a combination of words like your favorite motivational quote. This is your planner. Make it what you want!

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All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this daily calendar printable is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

You can download the daily calendar printable here, PBTT Daily Planning Page Insert.

Check out my favorites pages for my top printable supplies, including my favorite paper and trimmer!

Monthly Calendar Printable: Classic Planner Insert

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Nothing beats a good month-at-a-glance calendar, right?! It’s so convenient keeping all your important appointments, events, meetings, and more in one easy-to-see place with a classic monthly calendar printable.

I know what you’re probably thinking.

“Hey Natalie, we’ve seen you release this monthly calendar printable before! What’s the deal?”

Well, this calendar is the first installment of my new “Classic” printable series. The classic series will be full of all the PBTT A5 printables you know and love in a classic san serif font as opposed to the modern brush script that the original versions feature.

I’m a huge fan of brush script (hello, hand letterer!), but I know that a classic “fewer frills” font will work really well (maybe, even better) for a lot of you planners! So, I thought the classic option would be a fun avenue for us to explore!

In my regular fashion, I’ve left all the details blank, so you can use this calendar any time you’d like! When a month takes up six rows instead of five, you can add a diagonal line to the affected boxes to make everything fit correctly.

Just like the modern script version, I strayed from the traditional “Sunday start” and began each week on a Monday to make it easier to plan events that span both Saturday and Sunday. And if you enjoy planning with stickers, this layout makes it much easier to use a weekend banner!

All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this monthly calendar printable is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

You can download the monthly calendar printable here, PBTT Classic Monthly Calendar Insert.

Check out my favorites pages for my top printable supplies, including my favorite paper and trimmer!

Back to School: Top 5 School Supplies - Pink Bows & Twinkle Toes

Top 5 School Supplies for Back to School

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It’s that time of year again! For me, back-to-school time ranks up there with Christmas and my birthday! There’s just something about pretty pens and new notebooks. I may not be a student anymore, but I still can’t get enough of the supplies! I’ve broken down my top 5 school supplies into categories below. Enjoy!

Top 5 School Supplies

1) Notebooks

May Designs May Books

I LOVE notebooks from May Designs! If you follow me on Instagram, then you’ve definitely seen my collection before. I have over 20 of these notebooks, so it just makes sense to have them as #1 on my list of top 5 school supplies! Each May Book is completely customizable. You can choose the size of the notebook, the cover art, text on the front, and the inside pages. I wish I had known about these notebooks when I was in school. I’d have had one for each and every subject!

Moleskine Cahier Journal

These journals are similar in size to the Classic May Books above. Perfect for slipping in your bag and taking notes on the go! I love the kraft paper cover and how easy they are to decorate on your own. No decoration is necessary though. The kraft paper is classic and chic.

2) Pens & Pencils

Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens

I’ve been using these pens for years and absolutely love them. The colors are bright and fun. The gel ink is smooth, dries very quickly, and rarely ever smears! Nowadays, I use my black ones the most but like to break out the colored pens for special occasions and birthday cards!

Paper Mate Flair Pens are a lot of fun too! Middle school, high school, and college Natalie got in on the Flair pen action! For a while there, I was using them every single day. There are just so many colors to choose from!

Cynthia Rowley Ballpoint Pens

If gel pens aren’t your thing, which I totally understand, perhaps you’ll like these ballpoint pens. There’s nothing too exciting about how this pen writes. The real excitement is the appearance. Wow, aren’t these gorgeous! They come in silver and rose gold. The silver is nice, but rose gold is my absolute favorite!

UBrands Ballpoint Pens

Another great option if you prefer ballpoint pens. UBrands has quite a few pattern options when it comes to their pens. I have dotted ones, striped ones, floral ones, and ombre ones. They also offer them in felt tip. I have a few of those and love them too!

Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil

When it comes to crafting, I like to use wooden pencils. When it comes to schoolwork and lengthy writing, I’m all about the mechanical! I think I’ve been using these mechanical pencils since middle school. I’m that big of a fan. I’ve tried others and always come back to the Clearpoint 0.7. There’s just nothing better.

3) Highlighters

Zebra Mildliner Highlighter

I recently discovered these highlighters and absolutely love them! They come in tons of different colors and most of the colors are light enough to be easily seen through. If high school Natalie had known about these, they definitely would’ve been in her pencil pouch!

Bic Brite Liner Highlighter

If you’re all business when it comes to highlighters, I get that too. College Natalie used these Bic Brite Liners every single day. They’re inexpensive and work great! You never have to worry about the ink being too dark to see through either. Yellow highlighters are a classic for a reason.

4) Sticky Notes

Post-it Notes

Over the years, I’ve collected tons of cute, themed sticky notes. Every time I go to use them, I have one problem though. They never seem to stick. And if a sticky note doesn’t stick, what’s it good for? Post-it Notes always stick, and they come in lots of colors. You just can’t go wrong with them!

5) Planners

You can’t go back to school without a good planner! Over the years, I’ve tried out my fair share of planning styles. The below planners and planning styles work best for where I am and what I’m doing in my life right now. Other great planners include the Erin Condren LifePlanner and the Day Designer.

Emily Ley Simplified Planner

I’ve been using a Simplified Planner for a little over a year now. At work, I use it more as a dated to-do list than a place to keep track of meetings. It has a page for every day (except for the weekend) and lives up to its name when it comes to simplicity. I’m a big fan! I’ll be buying another one in the next few weeks for 2019.

Planner Printables

If you’re looking for something more economical and customizable, look no further than my free printables! You can find dozens of printables here on my blog that will help you make your perfect planner! If you’re looking for something you can’t find, shoot me a message! I’m always looking for printable suggestions!

I hope you enjoyed my list of top 5 school supplies! Do we have some of the same items on our lists or are your top 5 school supplies completely different than mine?

Is one of your top 5 school supplies something you think I’d enjoy? Share in the comments below! I love discovering new notebooks, pens, pencils, etc.

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Busy Book Printables – Travel Activities for Kids

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Earlier this summer, I debuted a new printable series here on Pink Bows & Twinkle Toes. The series has wrapped for this summer, so I’m coming at you today with a roundup of all the printables included in the Busy Book Series. These sheets can be printed out to make a booklet full of travel activities for kids. Keep your little ones or not-so-little ones entertained anytime you’re traveling, waiting, or just need a minute alone.

What is a Busy Book?

If you’ve been following along all summer, then you already know. If not, here you go! This summer, I released printables each week that can be put together in a mini binder to create a Busy Book, which will provide hours and hours of entertainment for your little ones while you travel this summer and beyond!

These travel activities for kids include coloring pages, games, and more! Each printable fits perfectly in a mini binder or an A5 planner! I chose to make everything in this series A5 size so you could easily (and cheaply) purchase mini binders for your children!

You can find mini binders pretty much anywhere binders are sold. My favorites are from the Target Dollar Spot and Amazon.

Busy Book Series:

This series is made up of five printables. One coloring page and four games.

Floral Coloring Page:

Get their creative juices flowing with a coloring page! Markers, crayons, colored pencils, or paint – all are great options for filling in the pretty page. If you’re actively traveling, I might avoid paint. That could get super messy!

Download a copy here, Floral Coloring Page – Free Printable Insert

Tic Tac Toe Game:

Tic Tac Toe is guaranteed to keep your little ones busy for quite some time! Print off several sheets to keep the fun going for hours and hours!

Download a copy here, Tic Tac Toe Game – Free Printable Insert

Road Trip Bingo:

Bingo was his name-o! A fun game for car, train, and (maybe) plane trips! Grab a box of crayons, colored pencils, or markers and fill in the boxes as each item passes by!

Download a copy here, Road Trip Bingo – Free Printable Insert

Dots & Boxes Game:

While making this printable, I discovered that this game is also called Pigs in a Pen, Dot to Dot, Squares, and much, much more! Whatever you like to call it, it’s fun, easy to play, and can get intense if you play with the right people!

Download a copy here, Dots & Boxes Game – Free Printable Insert

Word Search Game:

This word search game is summer vacation themed. It has several modes of transportation, destinations, activities, and more on it! Even though it’s summer vacation themed, you or your kids can use it any time of year!

All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, these printable travel activities for kids for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

Check out my favorites pages for my top printable supplies, including my favorite paper and trimmer!

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Word Search Game – Free Printable Insert

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Searching for a new Busy Book Printable? I’m back with again with another installment in the series! Who doesn’t love a good word search game? They were always my favorite when it came to those paper activity books!

This word search game is summer vacation themed. It has serveral modes of transportation, destinations, activities, and more on it! Even though it’s summer vacation themed, you or your kids can use it any time of year!

The words go in every direction — forwards, backwards, up and down, side to side, and diagonally. It’s a pretty fun search if I do say so myself!

What is a Busy Book?

If you’re a newsletter subscriber, then you know all about this! If not (sign up here!), here’s a brief explanation! This summer, I will be releasing printables each week that can be put together in a mini binder to create a Busy Book, which will provide hours and hours of entertainment for your little ones while you travel this summer and beyond!

Printables in this series will include coloring pages, games, and more! Each printable will fit perfectly in a mini binder or an A5 planner! I chose to make everything in this series A5 size so you could easily (and cheaply) purchase mini binders for your children!

You can find mini binders pretty much anywhere binders are sold. My favorites are from the Target Dollar Spot and Amazon.

Busy Book Series:

Wondering what other printables are in this series?

Check back each week for more Busy Book printables!

All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this word search game insert is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

You can download the printable word search game here, PBTT Word Search Insert.

Check out my favorites pages for my top printable supplies, including my favorite paper and trimmer!

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Dots & Boxes Game – Free Printable Insert

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It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another Busy Book printable! Say hello to the dots and boxes game printable freebie! While making this printable, I discovered that this game is also called Pigs in a Pen, Dot to Dot, Squares, and much, much more! Whatever you like to call it, it’s fun, easy to play, and can get intense if you play with the right people!

If you’re unfamiliar with Dots & Boxes, here is how you play according to Wikipedia:

“Starting with an empty grid of dots, two players take turns adding a single horizontal or vertical line between two unjoined adjacent dots. The player who completes the fourth side of a 1×1 box earns one point and takes another turn. (A point is typically recorded by placing a mark that identifies the player in the box, such as an initial.) The game ends when no more lines can be placed. The winner is the player with the most points.”

What is a Busy Book?

You can find mini binders pretty much anywhere binders are sold. My favorites are from the Target Dollar Spot and Amazon.

Busy Book Series:

Wondering what other printables are in this series?

Check back each week for more Busy Book printables!

All my printables come with crop marks for easy cutting! For tips and tricks on trimming these down, check out this post.

Just like with all my other printables, this dots and boxes game insert is for personal use only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim this work as your own.

You can download the printable dots and boxes game here, PBTT Busy Book Dots and Boxes Insert.

Check out my favorites pages for my top printable supplies, including my favorite paper and trimmer!

Check back next week for another Busy Book printable release!

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