by Linda aka tortagialla | Feb 22, 2021 | DIY printables
Download these free printable background paper designs for all your papercrafting projects, from scrapbooking to cardmaking and journaling!
So I’m really loving this color palette combination and had to create a new of set of printables to share with you. With a delicate leafy pattern, I’ve created a set of paper designs to add to your digital papercrafting library. You can definitely use these papers for scrapbooking, planner decor and journaling. The color palette ranges from dainty pink to earthy tan to bold teal. I was definitely looking to create something subtle and wallpaper-ish in style. What do you think?
Download Free Printable Background Paper Designs
So are you a papercrafting lover? Do you love digital scrapbooking or hybrid projects? Do you enjoy printing your own papers as you need them? How about cardmaking or decorating your planner?
These free printable papers are a perfect addition to your digital library of supplies. Download the ZIP file below and you’ll get all the colors as 12×12 high-resolution JPG files for printing. When printing at home, remember to fit to the size of the paper or manipulate as you wish. I’m happy to share these designs and hope they help to pass on a little bit of crafting joy to you.
Free Printable Background Paper Designs ZIP
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by Linda aka tortagialla | Feb 15, 2021 | DIY printables
Download these two FREE printable floral scrapbook paper designs for your next digital or hybrid papercrafting project. What will you create?
There’s nothing like an intricate floral pattern for your next paper crafting project. This repeat patterned paper design comes in both a green colorway and an earthy color palette. Download these 12×12 high-resolution JPG files to use in your digital scrapbooking or other hybrid projects by printing these paper designs at home.
Download Free Printable Floral Scrapbook Paper
Whether you love to scrapbook digitally or traditionally – or use printable papers in your journals, planners or card making – these freebies will surely be a great addition to your collection. The fabulous thing about digital printables is that they don’t take up space in the craft room – just save to your hard drive and you can use them again and again.
I’m a huge fan of creating patterned paper printables, because I think they are the most versatile for all kinds of fun paper projects. What will you create today?
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by Linda aka tortagialla | Feb 5, 2021 | DIY printables
Looking for free printable vintage valentine cards that aren’t creepy or cringey for modern day times? Download these updated designs!
Recently I came across this article of Sexist Vintage Valentine’s on Buzzfeed and it reminded me how the look of vintage valentine’s are cute – but they are often cringey and embarassing! I suppose they reflect the times, but the sentiments are usually not appropriate and certainly not what I want to say to my friends and loved ones.
So I thought it would be fun to riff off the vintage vibe and just design my own valentine cards. These new designs are definitely modern vintage, but they still have that old world paper feel. Now with a much more straightforward sentiment, I think these printable valentines would be great for your significant others as well as friends.
Just send them a note of love and care… especially during difficult times, because it’s nice to hear from friends and know they care. Download and print these at home, however many copies you need to send out. There are two different designs that can be printed trimmed and folded into traditional cards.
Download Free Printable Vintage Valentine Cards
For personal use, feel free to download the PDF that contains both card designs for printing. Just click the link below and save to your computer.
Download Vintage Valentine Cards PDF
Who would you like to send these vintage valentines to this year? I hope you enjoy using these are greeting cards, but you can also trim and tip them into your art journaling and decorate your planner. Have fun with it and enjoy these free printables.
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by Linda aka tortagialla | Dec 21, 2020 | DIY printables
Use this handy downloadable 2021 Printable Yearly Calendar for all your planners and notebooks! We always need an overview of the year to keep organized.
Here’s a yearly calendar printable for 2021 that is a MONDAY START. I’m definitely a Monday start kind of person and it makes more sense in my mind for the yearly and monthly view. If might also be helpful to highlight the weekends at the end if you prefer that view… but I have kept this design completely black and white for ease of printing and customization.
You can get your schedule and plans organized with a full year view at-a-glance – use this calendar however you see fit! Just download the PDF below and print as many copies as you need below. Here are some ideas on how I use yearly calendar views…
2021 Yearly Calendar View
This freebie printable is something I create almost every year, because it’s just so handy all around the house. We can always use a yearly calendar view – at your desk, on the fridge, in your planner. For quick reference of dates, it’s helpful to see the whole year on a sheet of paper.
Habit Tracking
Other than providing an at-a-glance view of the coming year, yearly calendars are also great as habit trackers. You can print as many copies as you need and label the top for one habit. Then cross out or highlight each day you complete your habit daily. You can also highlight or cross out a week, if your habit is weekly, instead of daily. Some folks actually collage over each month for a monthly habit or documentation as well. A lot of ideas and ways to keep yourself on track!
Download the 2021 Printable Yearly Calendar
Get your FREE copy of the 2021 printable yearly calendar below. Just click on the PDF link and download to your computer for printing. The calendar is sized on regular Letter-sized paper, but you can print at a smaller percentage size as needed.
Download 2021 Yearly Calendar Printable PDF
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by Linda aka tortagialla | Jun 16, 2020 | DIY printables
Check out these posters for activism in multiple skin tones. You can download these free PDF posters featuring a heart in a fist hand.
Previously, I posted free printable black lives matter and antiracist protest signs for download and after receiving some feedback, I thought it would be nice to create a set of posters with the same fist and heart motif, but in multiple skin tones.
In these variations I don’t have any specific slogan or phrase, because I’m thinking you can write your own message when creating a protest sign. Also, my thought is that the symbol itself is about activism from the heart for the good of everyone. Are you an activist?
It’s really symbolic in terms of pledging to yourself that you will pay attention and do what you can. You can decorate your house, your planner, your refrigerator, etc as a reminder to keep yourself accountable. Keep reading, learning, listening and doing what you can to help make this world a better place.
For those who are crafters like me, we also love to have imagery for memory keeping, papercrafting, writing letters, etc – so these printables can be used in a variety of ways for your paper projects as well.
Of course, the skin tones I have included are by no means a perfect representation of all skin tones possible. I wanted to include a variety, but obviously when it comes to printing on paper, subtle differences in color and even certain colors in general might not print as you see them on the computer screen. So ultimately, it’s just an indication, an idea, a representation to show diversity amongst activists.
I love the idea that creativity and illustration can help one to express their feelings. I hope that by sharing this heart in fist hand motif… I can start a wave that ripples out into the world.
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Download Activism Heart in Fist Hand Printables PDF
I have to admit that the more I learn, the more I am angry, frustrated and saddened… there’s so much going on and there are so many emotions… It’s just not easy to come to terms with the injustice and the worst thing is feeling helpless and unable to enact change.
Although the protests started in the United States, the effects have been global and protests have been seen across the globe. Ultimately, racism is a problem everywhere – no one is untouched – whether overtly or unconsciously. I believe that we have to actively work on making this world better for everyone and every little action ripples out into the world.
When I channel my energy to design, to help provide resources and to focus also on the good and positivity that is possible… that is at least a little something that I can do from where I stand. I know that it can feel overwhelming at times – I feel it too – but positive energy can make a difference – we can make a change – we just have to keep on moving forward.
I hope these printables will provide you with a starting point or as a helpful resource and tool for expressing your feelings and ultimately as a catalyst for making change in this world. Sending you love where ever you are!
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