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Free Printable Garden Markers for Spring Planting!

Free Printable Garden Markers | Blog | Smudge InkOut here in Boston we are eagerly awaiting spring. I can't get enough of everyone's cherry blossom pics from warmer parts of the country, especially given the slushy snowfall we experienced last weekend. To cheer myself up I decided to start some herbs. Hopefully by the time they are ready to be transplanted into outdoor pots warmer weather and sunshine will be in abundance!

Free Printable Garden Marker | Blog | Smudge Ink
To help you get your own seeds started this spring, Clayton designed these colorful and fun garden markers. There are ones that are pre-labeled with some of our favorite herbs or fill-in-the-blank ones to keep track of whatever you will be growing. All you need to do is simply print on regular 8.5” x 11” paper, cut out, fold, and punch through with thin garden wire. You can even write down any important care reminders on the back.

Click to download free printable garden markers!

Free Printable Garden Marker | Blog | Smudge InkI've been wanting to repurpose my Harney & Sons tea tins, and they make the perfect little planters. Also handy for this kind of planting: seed starter pots! 

So get planting, folks, and may your garden grow lush and green!

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Back to School Already? (And Free Printable Photo Sign)

Hi everybody, it’s Ryan again! How has my time at Smudge already come to an end? The summer blew by, and I don’t think I’ve been to the beach nearly enough. At least I managed to make it back to Maine to see my family a few times.

When I can’t make it home, my sisters are always good about sending me pictures of what my nieces and nephews are up to. I realize that this kind of instant contact and sharing is something that wasn’t possible when I was a kid. Fortunately, technology has advanced so much that I never feel like I’m out of the loop whether it comes to big events like birthdays or the more regular stuff like family outings and play dates.

First Day of School Signs | Smudge InkFor my last blog post, I wanted to design something that would celebrate a milestone and be something to share with your own family and friends. For those of you who have kids, the first day of school is a pretty big deal and makes a great photo op!

These First Day of School photo signs will make capturing the big day extra special. Each one has the same fun, school-themed pattern in the background, but a different color palette depending on grade (kindergarten through 5th grade).

First Day of Second Grade Sign | Smudge InkAll you need to do is print on regular 8.5” x 11” paper and fill in the blanks (or have your kids practice their handwriting if they already know how). Just leave enough time to snap the photo before the bus shows up!

Click to download free First Day of School printable!

First Day of Kindergarten Sign | Smudge InkI’d like to thank Abigail and Avery for doing such a wonderful job showcasing the signs! Hope everyone has a happy first day of school!

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Yay, Summer! (And Free Printable Party Invitations)

Summer always comes with a few givens—high temperatures, trips to the beach, and parties of all sorts. It also, sometimes, means a new Smudge Ink intern! Hello! My name is Ryan Eagle, and I’m the Smudge Ink summer intern! Sorry I’m using so many exclamation points; I’m just very excited to be here!

Summer Party Printable | Smudge InkI’m also excited to share these printable summer party invites with you! When I was coming up with ideas for what to design, I thought of all the big summer parties I've been to over the years and what those involved. Whether it's a potluck or a cookout, there's always the same key componentfood, and lots of it.

Summer Party Printable | Smudge Ink
If you already couldn't tell by the throngs of people hanging by the grill, it's clear the hamburgers and hot dogs (or veggie burgers and grilled corn, in my case) are the stars of the show. I'll always remember the collective sigh of relief when the first batch of burgers were ready. Then everyone would eat, and the cycle would repeat.

Events like these take some planning and preparation, so hopefully these handy (and free!) invites will cut down on that time. Just fill in the blanks, pop them in a 7.25" x 5.25" envelope, and they're good to go. Now you've got some extra time to focus on what's really important—the food!

Click to download and print these fill-in party invitations now!

Party Invitation Printables | Smudge Ink

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Happy Sibling Day! (and Free Printable Card)

Hey y’all! It's Vee. Sibling Day is coming up on April 10th, a day dedicated to (obviously) celebrating your siblings! The day isn't federally recognized like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are, but it's a great idea all the same. And I’m not just saying that because I’m a sibling!

Free Printable Sibling Day Cards | Smudge InkIn sharing our own sibling experiences with everybody at the studio, Margaret recalled being stuck with her brother and sister in the back seat of a long family car ride. All of us could relate immediately to that invisible line and the whining and shouting to mom or dad that ensued when one sibling or another crossed it. 

Free Printable Sibling Day Cards | Smudge InkFor those of use who grew up with siblings, fighting and bickering was a pretty common occurrence. Looking back, it seemed all of us had at least one memory of sibling rivalry gone too far and someone ending up sobbing and injured (not going to name any names here!).    

Inspired by our collective childhood stories, I designed these Sibling Day cards that you can print out and send to your brother and/or sister. Hopefully, they make you look fondly on all of those now-laughable moments you shared with your siblings.

Download and print “Happy Sibling Day” and "Love Ya, Sib!" cards.

Free Printable Sibling Day Cards | Smudge InkMy siblings and I definitely fought like cats and dogs, but we all know we have each other’s backs, and while we still definitely need our space, we’re grateful for each other. I hope you'll let your siblings know that even through good and bad (and maybe a hospital trip here and there) you still care for them! 

Free Printable Sibling Day Cards | Smudge Ink

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Happy Lunar New Year! (And Fortune Cookie Printable)

Hello! My name is Vee Lewandowski; I’m a senior Illustration major at Lesley University College of Art and Design, and Smudge Ink’s spring intern! When I’m not creating art I love learning about sharks, playing dungeons and dragons, and using excessive exclamation points! Excitement!

Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie Printable | Smudge Ink
Chinese New Year is on February 8th this year, and we’re entering the year of the Monkey. It’s a celebration of the Lunar New Year that is centuries old and full of traditions and importance. I had to do plenty of research for this since I’m not from a household that celebrates Chinese New Year and I learned a lot! The celebrations include lion and dragon dances, fireworks, a lot of time with family, and much more.

Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie Printable | Smudge InkWhile fortune cookies are an American invention, we weren’t able to whip up the more traditional mooncakes that are found in China. So instead we found this tutorial by Sugar and Charm on how to fold your own paper fortune cookies that’s easy and quick.

We have three designs for you to slip inside them, and all three relate to the celebrations! Lotus flowers are a favorite in China, and represent long life, honor, humility, and tranquility (good things to focus on and start fresh with for the lunar new year). The red paper lanterns are hung in windows and doorways and along the street to add to the atmosphere. And dragon dances are performed during the festivities, and believed to bring good luck. Dragons are seen as possessing dignity, wisdom fertility, prosperity, and great power. I definitely want a slice of that!

Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie Printable | Smudge Ink
Click the link below to download and print the free printables:

Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie Printables

Fold these paper fortune cookies (again, you can see the tutorial here) and give them to friends and family who you care about, send them into the lunar new year with well wishes and hopes for good luck, tranquility, dignity and so much more!

Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie Printable | Smudge Ink

Lunar New Year Fortune Cookie Printable | Smudge Ink

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