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Feliz Dia Del Padre (Happy Father’s Day Headlines in Spanish)

bentleyboutique — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:56:00 +0000

Monica from Natural Family World and Blog de Familia Libre requested these Father’s Day Headlines in Spanish, so here they are! Just click on the headline, and the full-sized headline will open. Then right click and save to your computer.

Then hop on over to Monicas site — a place for parents from all over the globe to meet and share tidbits of their daily lives and child rearing practices. You will enjoy her posts — I did:)

Grab a Tool or Tie Father’s Day Headline – And Customize your own!

bentleyboutique — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:42:00 +0000

I have these really cool alphabets on my computer (from Creative Keepsakes “The Best of Creative Lettering.”) So I made a couple of headlines for you to grab. They would be great for a scrapbook page or for making a Father’s Day card.

Just click on the headline, and the full-sized headline will open. Then right click and save to your computer.

But wait! I’m feeling generous. If you would like a personalized headline with either of these alphabets, just leave a comment stating what you would like your headline to say. Don’t forget to include your email address so I can send it to you. (If you don’t want to include your email on the post, just send it to me privately after you comment.)

Don’t be shy… Someone in your life deserves it!

Father’s Day Tool Box Card

bentleyboutique — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:07:00 +0000

Father’s Day Tool Box & Card by Sizzix. Build this cute toolbox and card for Father’s Day or any day.

Cowboy Birthday Party Extravaganza Part 3

bentleyboutique — Sat, 23 May 2009 03:10:00 +0000

~Continued from Cowboy Birthday Party Extravaganza Part 2~

The party is over and the memories begin. Time to send out those thank you notes. Here is an easy one for your child to complete. Before printing, add the child’s name (who will receive the thank-you note) at the top, using the giddyup font or something similiar. The finished size is 5.5 x 4.25 (invitation or post card size).

And finally, here are a few scrapbook pages. Just print out and add your photos.

Enjoy!

Cowboy Birthday Party Extravaganza!

bentleyboutique — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:11:00 +0000

I was looking through my old computer files, trying to get organized (ha) and just had to share my Cowboy Birthday Party from a few years back! This was really a great party, and I think I had more fun making all the invitations and favors than the kids actually had!

So let’s get started with the invitation. Here is how it will look when it’s finished. The cowboy is actually a paperdoll magnet that attaches to the invitation. I still see them on friend’s refrigerators, and it’s been 5 years since the party!

Click on the invitation to the right, and you will be taken to photobucket, where you can print out the card. Use 5.5×4.25 cardstock (half of a letter-sized sheet). This is the outside of the card.

Then print the cowboy on magnet paper or cardstock and cut out. If you used cardstock, glue a magnet to his back. Also glue one on the card, then attach the doll. (I used a sizzix machine to cut out the paperdoll and clothes. Then I glued rope to his hand.)

If you want an even easier way to do it, print out this next card instead. It has the cowboy on it already. It won’t be 3D looking, but it will still look great!

Ok, now for the inside of the card. Before printing, save it to your computer and open it in some kind of a print program (I use PAINT SHOP PRO PHOTO X2) and add the personalization information. The blank blue box can be for any additional information (I used it to say to bring back the permission form to the riding stable). Then take the card, and feed it into your printer according to your printer’s instructions for printing the back side. Now you have the Birthday Invitation finished!!

You can mail them in plain invitation sized envelopes, or print the envelopes as well. Just choose the cowgirl or the cowboy, save to your computer, and take it to your print program. Add the name inside the lasso, and of course the address. Print out according to your printer’s instuctions for envelope printing.

But wait! There’s more… We haven’t covered party favors and thank-you notes yet, so Stay tuned for Part 2!

Please feel free to ask questions or comment below. I will answer:)

School’s Almost Out — It’s Time to Think About Teacher Gifts!

bentleyboutique — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:52:21 +0000

Why not get crafty and make her some notecards? It’s fairly easy to do, and you can personalize them, making them even more special. The basic steps are as follows:

Cut 8 1/2 x 11″cardstock in half.
Make a 8.5 x5.5 layout, using any print program, or even microsoft word.
Personalize it with cute clipart and fonts. Many software programs have pre-made layouts and designs that you can use, if you need a little creative help! Several suggestions are to the right in the sidebar.
Print the cards.
Fold the cards in half.
You can even make matching envelopes if you like. Just make a layout for the size of the envelope, add clipart, and print the envelopes according to your printer’s directions. I like to make the clipart on the envelopes somewhat transparent. I use PAINT SHOP PRO PHOTO X2.

Scroll down for a free printable teachers card and envelope! Below are a few teacher cards that I made when my boys were younger. They seemed to be a big hit with the teachers. Use them for inspiration, or if you’d rather have me do the work, you can actually order them here.

And now for a freebie! Below is a teacher notecard that you can print out. Just click on one of the thumbnails. You can choose the generic version (A Note From the Teacher), or you can take the one with the blank blackboard to any print program and add text before printing.

The 3rd thumbnail is a coordinating envelope. Just insert a notecard sized envelope (5.5x 4.25″) into your printer and print.First, click on a thumbnail, and you will be taken to the full size image in photobucket. Then right click and save to your computer, or just right click and print.

Craft It Forward Giveaway!

bentleyboutique — Sun, 10 May 2009 01:54:00 +0000

I thought this would be a great way to start out my brand new blog, by giving away 5 free handmade gifts!

Hurry — 5 free gifts, handmade by Bentley Boutique! Comment now! Recently, Lisa from Kids Accessories by Kidcessory Haven, posted a ‘craft-it-forward’ handmade giveaway. I stumbled upon it, commented, and will be receiving something from her. So I’m following up my end of the bargain, and offering something up to you.

P.S. There is FINE PRINT so, read carefully:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:

* I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I will do my best.
* It will be done in the next couple months
* You have no clue what it’s going to be – that’s the fun part!
It could be something sewn, handmade notecards personalized for you, a personalized cartoon, or personalized children’s music cd (if you have children). Maybe a personalized mousepad, or totebag. Could be a clay ornament or figurine. What will it be? You’ll have to wait and see!
I reserve the right to do something completely bizarre or completely normal.

Here’s the (really) fine print:
In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note of your own and make 5 things for 5 others. What could be more fun! Some ideas you could do for others: artwork, CD’s, burn a DVD, write a poem, crochet a scarf, make a mini book, send a photograph (a printed one, not e-mailed. etc…).

If you are interested, leave a comment below with your email address (if you don’t have a blog-based email address and are not comfortable leaving your personal email address, you can also email me at judi@bentleyboutique.com.