Bunny Birthday Party printable pack by Billy and Scarlet

Oh I am smitten with this Etsy find - the "It's Some Bunny's Birthday" party printable pack by Sydney designer Jillian from Billy and Scarlet. Perfect for Spring, it's all watercolours, pansies, and Jillian's original bunny illustrations - perfect for a girl's birthday party. My 5-year-old is mad for it too.

Free Father's Day printables - cards and more

Tinyme has done it again with a fabulous collection of free printable cards and stationery for Father's Day.

Simply head to Tinyme to download the printables, print out on your own printer, fold and you're done. Great last minute Father's Day ideas!

Images: Tinyme

Free Valentine's Day Printables from Tinyme

Print out these adorable free designs from tinyme to get started on some fun Valentine's Day craft activities with the kids. There are super-cute cards, straw flags, gift tags and more. Click here to get started!

Images: tinyme

Free printable 2014 calendar from The TomKat Studio

Happy New Year friends! I hope you had a fantastic break and re-charged the batteries. Last year I lived and breathed by The TomKat Studio calendar and this year lovely Kim has designed a 2014 version that's just as rainbow-happy. Love it to bits.

You can get download and print The TomKat Studio 2014 calendar for free at The TomKat Studio.

Image: The TomKat Studio

Halloween lantern free printable from Sassaby

If you do no other decoration for Halloween this year, try these super-easy Halloween lanterns - a free printable download from Amy at Sassaby in Queensland. Simply head to Sassaby, download, print, and secure in a cylinder shape with a little tape. Pop in a little weight and tea light (preferably a non-flamable one) and arrange a few at your front door or gate for a little fun seasonal spirit. Easy! And a perfect DIY craft for the kids.

Image: Sassaby

Ella's First Birthday Sweet Shoppe Party

Primary school teacher and blogger Kate Korber (of Happy Ella After) put together a gorgeously girly Sweet Shoppe party for her daughter Ella's first birthday. With a tight palette of pink, red and white and a touch of Peppa Pig, Ella's party is a sweet tooth's dream come true. I looooooove the DIY Peppa Pig cake kit - what a great idea. Read on for Kate's tips and advice to put together your own Sweet Shoppe party.

Party: Ella's first birthday party
Organised by: Mum Kate Korber (Happy Ella After), my husband Daniel and our families. My sisters Jane and Monica helped immensely with the decorations.
Location: My Mum and Dad’s house in Melbourne, VIC.
Theme: Ella’s Sweet Shoppe

Whimsy Millieu printable hipster placemats

I follow the delightful Jacqueline Chan from Whimsy Millieu on Instagram and when she emailed to let me know about her cuter-than-cute printable DIY placemats, I couldn't resist sharing them with you.

These placemats are so fun for the hipster little kids (and big kids!) in your life. Imagine a Moonrise Kingdom themed birthday party with camping placemats for table settings (I'm looking at you Miss Lonny!). Or a pretty Spring baby shower or tea party set with wreath placemats and delicate tea cups. And of course the bunting theme goes with everything for the little girls in your life.

Simply download and print as many times as you like on your home printer. And the beauty of printables is that you can use them again and again for different events. So great!

You can find these placemat printables (and many more designs and printables to come) in the Whimsy Millieu Graphics online store.

Images: Whimsy Millieu

Make: Free ANZAC Day poppy printables and cookie recipe from Tinyme

Aussie sticker experts Tinyme have a fantastic free printable ANZAC Day set on offer including a DIY paper poppy and recipe for ANZAC cookies. Make a poppy to wear on ANZAC Day, or decorate your home with a paper poppy wreath. They also look great displayed in bud vases. Download on the Tinyme website. Thanks Tinyme!

Images: Tinyme

Make: Free printable advent calendar from Mibo

Christmas preparations are in full swing at our house and we have started our annual advent calendar to count down the days to the big one. Do you have one? It's not too late!

Our advent calendar was designed by UK designers Mibo a few years ago and we have been using the same calendar each year. Simply print out the first page (day numbers) on card stock and use a craft knife and board to cut along the dotted window lines. Then print out the second page on normal paper, glue the two pieces together, punch two holes at the top and add a festive ribbon to hang. Easy!

Some advent calendars have a small chocolate or treat for each day. Our Mibo design just reveals a cute picture each day and our girls seem to be just as excited. If you would like to download a free advent calendar by Mibo head to this page for Mibo's new 2012 design. You can also purchase this version which is also cute. The 2009 version that I used above is no longer available. I'd love to hear all about your advent traditions - please let me know!

Image: Steph Bond-Hutkin | Bondville

The Tomkat Studio Aussie Party Challenge

Here's one for all you party fans out there. Fabulous US printables designers The Tomkat Studio know how many talented party stylists there are in Australia, and are hosting a fun competition that we can all participate in to win a $100 voucher in their online party store. They challenged eight Australian party stylists to create a party shoot themed around The TomKat Studio printables, and we get to vote.

Here's a sneak peek of the parties - simply click on the party you like best and leave a comment to enter (US and Australian entrants only):

Leanne from Sweet Style put together a Vintage Surf party. I adore the layered jellies.

 Vesna from My Little Jedi created a Vintage Ballerina party. I spot glorious tutu du monde dresses!

Suzanna from Mon Tresor designed this Little Red Wagon party. Yum. Toffee apples.

Daisy from Leo & Bella wowed with this pink and grey Chevron Stripe Bridal Shower. So polished.

Leoni from Just Call Me Martha created an Owl Themed Baby Shower. Must check out the doily gift tags.

Belinda from Styled By Belle designed this sweet Flower Garden Party. Those cake slices look amazing!

Lilian from Lily Chic Events created this Blue Giraffe Party. So classy.

Louisa from Little Big Company put together this Vintage French Patisserie Party. The yellow cruiser is a cute touch.

What a great way to showcase some of the talent we have here in Australia. Congratulations ladies on beautiful work - everyone wins in my book with all this creativity on display. Head over to The Tomkat Studios to vote for your favourite.

Printables: Free printable vintage Father's Day card

We love making our own cards and I was so excited to see this fantastic 3D printable card on the Sassaby blog. The printables designers at Brisbane-based Sassaby are giving away this vintage Father's Day card printable design, free for you to download and print on your own printer.

I cut the individual pieces out and let the kids go to town sticking them to the card and drawing pictures inside. We printed on standard white cardstock and used double-sided tape, but you could also use foam to get a more pronounced 3D look like Sassaby has achieved above. There are enough elements to decorate both the outside and inside of the card.

Thanks Sassaby for a great printable!

Images: Sassaby

Love Mae free printables

Those wall decal, melamine plate, wrapping paper, children's bedding style-makers Love Mae from northern NSW sure have their finger on the button. Their colour palettes, designs and products are so ahead of the curve. Lucky for us, they have a great selection of free printables on their website so we can surround ourselves with their special aesthetic. Straight to you from Studio Mae. Thanks guys!

 

You'll find free desktop calendars, birthday cards, gift tags, tutorials and all sorts of printable goodies. Enjoy!

Read more about Love Mae here on Bondville. 

Images: Love Mae

Mooo free Easter printables

Bondville sponsor Mooo has a collection of super-cute Easter printables, available for free on the Mooo.com website. Head over to print out three different designs of gift tags, bag labels, egg rings and cards. Easy!

Images: Mooo

Party Ideas: Zac's 4th Superhero Party

Zac loves superheroes, so with a palette of red, yellow, blue and orange, some great printables, and fantastic capes and masks for the kids, Zac's Mum Tamara put together a superhero party that he will remember for a long time. Tamara always makes amazing cakes, and this party was no exception, with Zac's very own mask cake. Luckily Tamara's sister Fran is also a creative soul and handmade the felt masks ensuring that every child got to feel like a superhero for the day. Thanks for sharing Tam!

Modern Printables: Elephant Party Pack

I'm such a fan of Jess Walsham's work (from Joyess Threads and Designs), and adore this new Elephant and balloon-themed printable party pack for my party printables store Modern Printables.

This is the gorgeous invitation (2 sizes) with blue elephant and red balloon:

And this is the full printable party pack:

The party pack includes printable .pdf files to print on your own printer and cut out:

• Personalised invitation (send party invitation for designer to update file for you) - 2 sizes
• Round toppers - 5 designs (use for topping cupcakes and food, or stringing together to make a garland)
• Thank you note cards
• Thank you gift tags (attach to goodie bags)
• Bunting flags (2 designs)
• Juice and Water bottle labels
• Mini-bunting flags (use to make a garland, mini-bunting to top a cake, or use as food flags)
• Tented food labels or place cards (2 designs)

PLUS 5 pages of matching patterned paper that you can use for your own projects. e.g. paper chains, lanterns, place mats, bunting spacers, envelope liners, etc.

How great! This elephant design is so sweet - it would be perfect for a young boy or girl (one or two years old), christening, baby naming, or an amazing baby shower.

Co-ordinate!
There are so many gorgeous party products that co-ordinate with the Elephant party pack. Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Sambellina party cup - polka dot blue 2. Red party balloons 3. Grosgrain ribbon - baby blue stripe 4. Rhubarb bubble plate - aqua 5. Party napkins - powder blue 6. Blue and white striped lollipops 7. Paper straws - red stripe 8. Blue hearts candy 9. Devine twine - blue 10. Cupcake baking cups - blue spot 11. Cupcake baking cups - powder blue stripe 12. Dessert plate - white with blue spots 13. Lolly bags - powder blue 14. Martha Stewart blue pom poms set

Party Ideas: Zoe's 2nd Babushka Birthday Party

Little Zoe turned two in style with a Babushka party (using the Babushka printable party pack). Her Mum Tamara pulled together a gorgeous spread, and the most incredible Babushka Doll cake! Tamara shares her tips for Zoe's special day:

Birthday: Zoe's 2nd Birthday Party

Organised by: Zoe's Mum, Tamara
Location: Willoughby, NSW
Theme: Babushka Doll

Babushka Party printable pack

There's a brand new printable party pack available over at Modern Printables by Jess Walsham (Joyess Designs) and it's got Girl's Birthday Party written all over it. The Babushka Party collection features pink, red and white Russian nesting dolls (Matryoshka) and polka dots, and we all know how popular those are!

The Print-Your-Own stationery collection includes an editable invitation (you can type the party details in the highlighted areas), fun bunting banner flags, round toppers (for topping food, making a garland, or sealing envelopes), blank placecards/buffet labels, juice labels, water bottle labels, mini bunting flags/food flags, Babushka-shaped gift tags, and blank thank you notes. The invitation and all party decor elements are available for a short time individually, or as a value pack. The editable invitation means that you can use this pack again and again - so economical.

This party pack would also be great for a baby shower, Christening, high tea, Bat Mitzvah, or any special event for a special girl. I think it would be great to get the kids involved in the printing, cutting and hanging, and of course writing their own thank you notes.

Yet another great design from Jess. You can find the Babushka Party pack and elements (for a limited time) in the Modern Printables online shop.

Images: Modern Printables

Printable Mustache template

Attention all Movember Sistas, Misses and Littlies! Are you going to a Movember  party this year? Not quite up-to-scratch on your mo-growing? Head over to Modern Printables to pick up your very own printable mustache template set (including jaunty bowler hat). Simply download, print, cut out, and fix to a stick (or bamboo skewer) for instant mo cred.

Check out the amazing party that these mustache photo booth props belong to here.

Images: Joyess Images

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends! For the first time in many years, the weather has been cool enough here in Sydney to feel like turning on the oven for Thanksgiving. With temperatures in the teens and rain all day, we happily cooked up a storm and printed out these cute Thanksgiving printable place cards from Pilgrim Lee (draw! pilgrim). The little ones had a ball getting the table all gussied up, and helping with the cooking.

We served up BBQ ribs (not traditionally a Thanksgiving main course, but definitely one of our favourite meals from the US), sweet potato and molasses mash with a pear, walnut and blue cheese salad. Of course pumpkin pie for dessert, but with a twist - this one layered with pumpkin on the bottom and cream on the top. (actually, I was piping on cream around the edges, but the pie was too warm and it turned into a soupy lake. Encroaching bedtimes will do that to you).

Wherever you are in the world, I hope you're enjoying this time with family and friends. We've got lots to be thankful for.

Steph
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miki.o stationery and paper goods

Bianca van Meeuwen is a multi-talented lady whose textile design I have written about here on Bondville. Now Melbourne-based Bianca is bringing us her stationery and paper goods design with miki.o stationery, wall art prints, and printable wedding stationery.

There is so much to love about Bianca's collection. The Fruit and Veggie calendar is totally inspired and something I have been searching for, for a long time. The print outlines monthly seasonal produce in Australia - something I'd love for our kitchen. And I need that menu planner big-time. The wedding stationery designs are fresh and printing yourself is so economical - a great wedding budget-slasher.

You can find miki.o stationery and paper goods in the online store and printable wedding stationery in the etsy store.

Images: miki. o