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Check out some of most popular free printable articles & ideas:Half Fold Invitations & Cards (Found through-out Moms Break printables directory and our other sites.)While Moms Break calls our half fold free printables - “invitation” it can also be used as a card, announcement, thank you note, stationery, etc. How you use this all depends on what type of text you add to this free printable. Moms Break wants to give you the freedom to use any text you want by adding a text box to type in instead of filling in pre-made blanks. This allows you to show off your own style! These half fold invitations can be found throughout our web site.After typing your text in the text area or copying text from a rich text editor (MS Word), print then fold the invitation in half. These fit in a 6 x 9 envelope. This is a two sided, half fold printable. To handwrite, print then handwrite after printing. *** Personalizing Tips: You can type your text using Microsoft Word, or other word processing software (rich text editor), along with setting font type, size, and color, and then copy and paste the text from the word processor into the personalization area of the free printable. This lets you control the look of your text. * Two Sided Printing. This means the first page of the free printable is the inside of the printable and the second page is the outside of the printable. There is a helpful How To Article for both double sided (two sided) printers and single side printers available at Printer Two Sided, which will open in a new window so you do not leave this printable. While we will refer to this as an invitation, remember it is all up to you how you use this! Ideas for our Invitation (or cards) Crafting: Use a hole-punch around the edges of invitation then thread colorful ribbon or yarn in and out of the holes. Tie ribbon or yarn in a bow after threading the holes to add a creative touch. Use decorative-edge scissors to cut out the invitation to give the invitation a fancy edge. Sprinkle around the invitation with glitter glue to add some color and sparkle to your invitation. Print the invitation on embellished craft paper if your printer will handle this type of paper (most do as long as the embellished craft paper is printer-friendly). After folding the invitation, tie it closed with a ribbon making a bow on the front or top. Use a hole-punch make a hole in corner of the invitation, then using a ribbon make a bow or hanging ribbon for decorative invitation. Decorate the invitation with scrapbook embellishments or stickers. Baby Shower “Guess What’s in the Bag Game!” (Baby shower bags can be found in the Baby Shower Games, Bags, Extras section.)Gather small baby items small enough to fit into the baby shower bags loosely.Baby Item Ideas: (Hint: Print and assemble a test bag to make sure each item fits in the bag. Then print as many bags as you need, one bag per item.) • Odd shaped diaper pin (one with a decorative head) • Baby socks or booties • Baby toys • Baby spoon • Small Pacifier • Baby bottle nipple • One baby wipe • Cotton-tipped swabs (Q-Tips) Or other small baby items will work as long as it fits inside the bag loosely. Depending on how many baby items you have decided to use print the same number of bags. (Optional: You can print a variety of bags offered at Moms Break to have different bags for different baby items.) Assemble the bags and before inserting the items, write a number on each bag. Then make a list of what is in each bag (such as, Bag #1: Diaper Pin, Bag #2: Pacifier). This will be the “answer key” to use at the end of the game. Put the one item in each bag; add a small bit of cotton (pull apart a cotton ball), or shredded paper in the bag and seal. This will make it harder for the guest to guess what in the bag. If the baby item has sharp or hard edges, then wrap in some plastic wrap or put in a plastic sandwich bag before putting it in the bag. At the baby shower give each guest a piece of paper and pen. Pass the bags around, one at a time, and have each person write down their guess of what is in the bag. After all the bags are passed around and everyone has written down their guesses, use the answer key to call out the item in each bag. Have the guests score their own guesses. The game winner is the person who has the most correct guesses. As an alternative, when everyone has guessed what is in the bag, have Mom-to-Be open each bag to show what is in the bag. Each guest scores their own answers. (Be sure to have the rest of what goes with each item to give to Mom-to-Be, such as the other diaper pin, the bottle for the nipple, etc.) Bonus Bag! Squeeze a small bit of baby lotion or diaper rash ointment into a sealable sandwich bag. Seal the bag, squeezing out air as you seal it. Make sure that there is enough lotion or ointment in the plastic bag to make it “squishy” when you feel it. Anyone who guesses what it is wins a prize! Baby shower bags can be found in the Baby Shower Games, Bags, Extras section.
Birthday Kids Party Game Idea: “Guess What is in the Bag” Game!Moms Break has separated the many ways to play this game this into easy sections so that you can choose the game or idea that you want to read about. All of the games and ideas use the same free printable birthday bags found in the Baby Shower Games, Bags, Extras section.Sections: (Divided by dotted line) Section 1: Basic Game Instructions (for both young children and older kids) Section 2: Theme Party Ideas Section 3: Birthday Candy Ideas Section 4: Easy & Cheap Birthday Suggestions Section 5: “Decorate the Cake” Birthday Party Game Suggestions Section 6: Regular Party Favors Section 7: Where to Find Tutors and Video Instructions Get Printer Friendly Version of this article and bag assembly instructions. ---------------------------- Section 1 Two game sets of game instructions for young children and older kids are provided. Gather birthday items or birthday party theme items small enough to fit loosely into the Birthday bag. See the “Theme Party Ideas” section for ideas. Depending on how many Birthday items you have decided to use, print the same number of bags. (Optional: You can print a variety of bags offered at Moms Break to have different bags for different birthday items.) Assemble the bags and before inserting the items, write a number on each bag. Then make a list of what is in each bag (such as, Bag #1: balloon, Bag #2: birthday candle). This will be the “answer key” to use at the end of the game. Put the one item(s) in each bag; add a small bit of confetti (alternative: use cotton balls for less mess, pull apart a cotton ball), or shredded paper in the bag and seal. This will make it harder for the kids to guess what is in the bag. Older Kids: At the Birthday party give each guest a piece of paper and pen. Pass the bags around, one at a time, and have each child write down their guess of what is in the bag. * This is also a fun game to play at home with your kids – Just for fun or a spelling lesson! After all the bags are passed around and everyone has written down their guesses, use the answer key to call out the item in each bag. Have the guests (children) score their own guesses. The game winner is the person who has the most correct guesses. As an alternative for younger kids (but also suitable for older kids) have enough Moms Break birthday bags for each child to win a few bags. Have the children get in a circle, then have the children take turns going to the center of the room where game parent or birthday kid will be seated to hand out bags, one bag to each. If the child can guess what in the bag, he or she can keep it. If not, then the next child comes into the circle to guess what’s in the bag. (Hint: If a one or more of the children {guests} is having trouble winning a bag, make sure to hand them something easy to guess like a birthday candle or toy figurine.) To shorten the game, after each child has won a bag or two, simply pass out the rest of the bags as prizes for other games or party favors. ---------------------------- Section 2 Theme Party Ideas Theme Birthday Suggestions: Important: These are for example only; please consider your birthday party theme when reading the list. Princess Theme Birthday Party: Small Star Wand Small Princess figurines (such as Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and Snow White) Small Crown Small princess theme paper cups Princess stickers Small Princes toys such as stuffed frog or horse Super Mario Bros. Theme Birthday Party: Small Princess figurines (such as Luigi, Mario, Princess Peach, Toad and Yoshi) Small Mario theme paper cups Mario Stickers Small Mario toys or mushroom keychain for example Cut out stars and questions marks shapes on constructions paper Mario Candy ---------------------------- Section 3 Birthday Candy Ideas: Any candy that is individually wrapped such as mints or other hard candies, gumballs, taffies (lollipops), bite-sized candy bars. (Hint: Print and assemble a test bag to make sure each item fits in the bag. Then print as many bags as you need, one bag per item.) ---------------------------- Section 4 Easy & Cheap Birthday Suggestions: (Most of these items should be available at your local Dollar Store. Tip: Print a test bag and take it with you so that you can tell if the items will fit in the bag.) Balloons, deflated (not blown up) Noise makers Small paper party hats that can be folded to fit in the bag Crayons Sidewalk chalk Silly Putty Stickers Small toys (suitable for boys and girls) Small cartoon action figures (buy a whole bag of assorted plastic toys and put one or two in each bag. Example: Dinosaur theme birthday party, buy a bag of assorted dinosaurs at the dollar store.) ---------------------------- Section 5 “Decorate the Cake” Birthday Party Game Suggestions: (Hint: Print and assemble a test bag to make sure each item fits in the bag. Then print as many bags as you need, one bag per item.) For this game, have a flat sheet cake with only white frosting on it. Assemble cake decorating items, including the candles, and put in the birthday bags: Small tubes of colored icing Bottles of sprinkles Other cake decoration items Birthday cake candles Play a simple game where everybody wins a prize. After everyone opens their prize bag, let the kids decorate the cake as a Birthday Party activity! (Have old towels and wooden clothespins available to pin “smocks” on all the kids before they start decorating the cake.) ---------------------------- Section 6: Regular Party Favors: The Birthday Bags are also fun for regular party favors to put on the table for each child while having cake and ice cream. They are also great for giving each child a party gift at the end of the party. This would be a great way to teach your birthday boy or girl about saying “Thank you” as each guest leaves the party. (Hint: Print and assemble a test bag to make sure each item fits in the bag. Then print as many bags as you need, one bag per item.) ---------------------------- Section 7 Where to Find Tutors and Video Instruction: You can find a tutor for folding this bag at Jan’s Reading Room bag tutor which is valentine but the same principle applies. There is also how to fold video tutor offer by Moms Break, this is a holiday tutor but the same principle applies. ---------------------------- These games and article is copyrighted (©) by Moms Break, Inc. and Jan K., the Proofer and may not be republished without permission from Moms Break; Inc. © copyright 2010 Bag Making Instructions: (Found through-out Moms Break printables directory and our other sites.)To make our free printable bags; basically do this: Fold in half on fold line, fold sides in toward the “© Moms Break” on the marked lines, tape side shut, fill, fold top down and tape closed. This bag is very simple to make, however we do recommend reading the more detailed directions shown below.These are more detailed step-by-step instructions: 1. Fold bag on the line marked number 1. Note that the bag might not fold exactly in the middle of the page depending on printer setting; however it is recommended that you use the fold line. 2. Lay the bag so that “© by MomsBreak.com or licensors. Terms see MomsBreakInc.com” is face up. 3. Fold the two lines marked number 2 inward. Tape or glue these side tabs. 4. Fill the bag with your bag fillers (i.e., candy, party favors, gift card, etc.). 5. Fold down remaining top flap (marked number 3) to close the bag. Tape or glue closed. Note that you may have to fold over the ends of both sides of the bag, depending on how the bag prints on your printer. Tape or glue the folded-over flap to close the bag. Special Notes: * Remember when using glue to allow the glue time to dry between steps. * Printer types and settings do vary. These instructions should provide enough information for folding and closing the bag. However, it always best to do one test print and fold before printing several bags. You can find a tutor for folding this bag at Jan’s Reading Room bag tutor which is valentine but the same principle applies. There is also how to fold video tutor offer by Moms Break, this is a holiday tutor but the same principle applies. Maze Game Idea: (Found through-out Moms Break printables directory and our other sites.)Ideas for our maze games for party use: Print as many maze puzzle games as you will need, one for each guest. Be sure to print a couple extra in case a guest brings a friend. The one who finishes the maze first wins the game. This can also be played in teams to help get the conversation going. Be sure to have pens or pencils for the guests when playing the maze game.Iron-on TransfersThis iron-on transfer designs are created to use as a free printable iron-on transfer to make a shirt, but can also be used for crafting projects.When using to make a shirt: 1. This is designed with a white shirt in mind, so colors of the transfer may vary when being ironed onto a colored shirt. The type of iron-on transfer paper you use can also affect the color. 2. This image is not reversed so if your iron-on transfer paper instructs you to reverse (mirror) the image before printing, then you will need to pick that setting from your printer options. *** Important! Although most new types of iron-on transfer paper do not require reversing (mirroring), you do need to follow the directions included with the iron-on transfer paper you choose for make. 3. For iron-on transfers that are being put on dark shirts, look for iron-on transfer paper that is for “dark fabric.” You should be able to get this type of iron-on transfer paper wherever transfer paper is sold. 4. When washing any shirt that has an iron-on transfer, it is recommended that you turn the shirt inside out (to prevent the transfer from rubbing on other clothing). It is also recommended that you hang up the shirt to dry, do not put in the dryer. 5. For crafting projects that do not include iron-on transfers, print the design as you would any other free printable. Four Corners Game (Found through-out Moms Break printables directory and our other sites.)Four Corner game is a game where each player should have a different color crayon. Each player takes turns drawing a horizontal or vertical line between two dots. Who ever gets the most points wins. Page one of this free printable kids activity is the game and page two is the scoring sheet. The number of score sheets you need to print depends on the number of players.Hint: If you have one child, tell them to play with two crayons and see which color crayon color wins. Game instructions: Each player should have a different color crayon. Each player takes turns drawing a horizontal or vertical line between two dots. Who ever gets the most points wins. Points: 1 point for closing (completing) a box. 2 points for drawing (completing) a box with all sides having that player’s crayon color. 3 points for closing (completing) a box with a picture in it. Score Sheet Instructions: Each player should write in their name in the top column. As each player scores points, the points can be put in the boxes under his or her name. At the end of the game, add up the score for every player to see who wins.
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