Creative Party Planning Ideas

This fall I participated in Minted’s Classroom Valentines challenge and was super excited to have two of my designs selected as winners! Both designs are now for sale at Minted and feature original artwork I created. I’ve always loved drawing and have recently started adding more of my own illustrations to my designs. It’s definitely a work in progress as I try to figure out my style but it’s also lots of fun!   You've scored a special place in my heart! My hockey valentine card and matching hockey stickers were inspired by my son’s love for hockey. We spend a lot of...

School’s almost out for the summer! It has been a difficult year for school-aged kids, especially here in Ontario where the second half of the year has been mostly online learning. I think we are all looking forward to summer break and hopefully they will be able to return to the classroom in September. Our teachers have done a fabulous job keeping my kids engaged and learning during this challenging year. If you feel the same and are looking for a way to thank them, here are 10 creative, last-minute teacher thank you gift ideas they are sure to appreciate. 1....

The last few weeks have been so wonderful getting to spend more and more time outside basking in the sunshine as the weather gets warmer. Flowers are beginning to bloom and I know many parents that are expecting new babies to be here soon. This has inspired our newest collection of pink floral Baby in Bloom designs featuring my all-time favourite flower, the peony! Such a lovely way to celebrate a baby girl on the way. I hope you enjoy this lovely collection of blooming, garden themed ideas that will allow anyone to easily put together a beautiful baby shower. Invitation: Set the tone for your garden...

10 fun and unique Valentine cards for kids. All available instantly to print and hand out to school classmates. The wonderful thing about digital Valentine files is they can be used for multiple children and multiple years if you like. These files are best printed on white card stock. 1. PLAY DOH VALENTINESBy far our most popular design, these Play Doh Valentines are sure to be a hit! They are a wonderful non-candy alternative for Valentine's day and are especially appreciated by younger children. These cards are designed to fit mini, small and regular-sized Play Doh containers. 2. APPLESAUCE VALENTINESHand out individual applesauce containers or fruit pouches with...

Flannel up for a cozy plaid themed party this Fall or Winter. Whether you're planning a Flannel and Fizz bridal shower, a Flannel Fling Before the Ring bachelorette party, a lumberjack themed birthday party or maybe just a cozy outdoor gathering, here are 25 ideas to help make your event extra special:   FOOD + DRINK 1. Bake up some S'more cupcakes and add these plaid cupcake wrappers as the perfect finishing touch.2. Serve up some home-cooked comfort foods like lasagna or set up a chili bar or mashed potato bar. 3. Keep guests warm by the fire and set up a s'mores bar. Perfect for an outdoor party. Be sure...

So you've purchased a digital file and now you need to print! The best part is, there are lots of options and you can save money on shipping by printing locally. However, we know it can be a little daunting if you haven't done it before. We often get asked for suggestions on the best places to print, what types of paper to print on and about various print settings. Below you will find answers to those questions as well as some other tips and tricks to get the best results. PRINTING AT HOMEIf you have a colour printer at home this is a...

Halloween might look a little different this year, but whether you're trying to keep your social distance or celebrate as usual it's a great time to start a new tradition in your neighbourhood. This "You've Been Booed" activity is socially distanced and fun for all ages.  To begin you need to purchase, download and print copies of the game available here. Both notes come on one letter-sized page. Print centered on the page at 100% (actual size) then trim in half. One note says "You've Been Booed" and the other says "We've Been Booed". Both notes will need to be included for each house you plan on dropping treats off to. The "you've been booed" note...

Here at ARRA Creative we love creating custom designs for our clients. It's a wonderful feeling being able to help our customers bring their visions to life and a great way for us to find new trends. Below you will find some of the custom designs we've created. *Please note that all personal information has been changed to protect the privacy of our clients. Many of our printables begin as custom designs that are expanded upon to create new collections. One example is our trendy Over the Moon collection. It began as a set of custom signs and has since inspired many other designs like these: Our blueberry double birthday invitation is a...

Fall is such a wonderful time of the year and if you know someone expecting an autumn baby, a little pumpkin themed baby shower is the perfect way to celebrate. We've come up with some fall-tastic ideas to help you plan the perfect pumpkin celebration!   Invitation: Invite your guests to celebrate the impending arrival of your little pumpkin with this baby shower invitation or this one for a baby shower by mail option. Both can be personalized by you and mailed or e-mailed/texted. Should you need to provide additional information, such as details related to Covid/mask wearing you can include this on a matching details card.  Additional Inserts: Other...