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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Our New Bookplates & a Freebie For You!

Did you know that a special someone has a birthday coming up really soon?  Any guesses as to who that might be?

No need to send me sweet notes and flowers.  It's not me.

It is Dr. Seuss!

My kids are pretty excited about this because it means they get to celebrate all week long at school this week and next.  They wear fun hats, they eat treats and read lots and lots of their favorite books.  They even get to have mom to join in the fun and read to their class.  It's quite a jolly time for the Joneses.

Peyton's teacher said he could bring in as many Dr. Suess books as he wanted.  Guess how many he picked?


I am excited that he is excited, however, not so excited at the thought of losing any of our favorite reads.  Time to get labeling!


I whipped up some book plate labels so we could just write in our names and pop them inside the cover of our books.  I created them so they weren't age specific, I would totally rock these labels in my own personal books, wouldn't you?



Well, now you can!

{click here for your FREE PDF copy of the bookplate template for Avery 18163}
{click here for your FREE Microsoft Publisher copy of the bookplate template Avery 18163}


Who else is celebrating a birthday this week?


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47 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    You are SO good at making things pretty! Can't wait until you have the PDF format all worked out because I'm 100% using these on my books! And I have like 200 of them.

    I've been looking forever for something cute and simple to label my books, so THANK YOU, for making these!


    You're a genius!

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  2. AmnaFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    AMAZING! simply loving it... thanks a bunch dear!

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  3. Natasha dFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    My daughter is celebrating a birthday next week! She will be 4 and it will be a "Purplicious" Birthday!! She loves all things purple!

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  4. Katherine @ The Bailey DailyFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    These are adorable! Would be so cute in a book given as a gift. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. MichelleFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I can't wait for the PDF either! I see lots of familiar Dr. Seuss books. ;) My son's fave is the Oh Say Can You Say Dinosaur and the space one. There is also a map one that we have that he likes, as well as the old classics. Last spring at the MN Zoo, they had a bunch of the Dr. Seuss characters (bronze figurines) scattered around. http://momma-paparazzi.blogspot.com/2012/02/dr-seuss.html

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  6. Nina von OrdnungsliebeFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    It's always a great idea. Thanks,


    Nina von Ordnungsliebe

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  7. Heather{Our Life In a Click}February 28, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    These are so cute!

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  8. claudia bFebruary 28, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    looking forward to the PDFs, I just got my little one all the Eric Carle books and was looking for bookplates - thank you!!!

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  9. ~Kelly~February 28, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks for the kid friendly book plate labels! Now we won't have to use address labels anymore! :)

    My kids both celebrated Dr. Suess' birthday week in school, too! Here's a link to a post I just did the day my youngest got to dress as his favorite character... The Lorax! Enjoy!

    http://whomatterskelly.blogspot.com/2012/02/coming-soon.html

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  10. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    I used a Sharpie Ultra Fine Tip Pen. IHeart them! <3 I also really really love the colorful new Inkjoy pens, they work fab for planners and calendars!

    xoxo,
    Jen

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  11. Kelly BartlettFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I am a newer follower to your blog and am loving all of your organization ideas. What a dreamy blog and perfect past time for my type A self. ;-) Thanks for sharing the book labels. I'm sure my boys will be needing to use these in a couple of their books soon. Wonder if they will work on my daughter's clothes that she is always borrowing out... (j/k)
    Thanks! Kelly

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  12. ~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog*February 28, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Adorable, thanks for these! My little guy turns 2 in May and the party theme is BOOKS. I will print up some book labels to give as party favors. :)

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  13. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    sweet thank you!!!! I've been lending out my books to friends and already haven't gotten a single one back!!! I'm printing these right now!!!! You're the best! <3

    xoxo
    Jenn

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  14. AmberFebruary 28, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Wow so cute! Thanks for the freebie!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Thank you! I really appreciate you sharing this. :) - Laura H

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  16. ShirleyRunnerFebruary 28, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    These are cute thank you for these

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  17. Kristin OFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    thank you for sharing this with us!!!! so awesome and SO needed!!!

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  18. Wyodaho CardonsFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Love them! Thanks for sharing :D

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  19. Domesticated DivasFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Quick Question- What software do you use to make the labels? I know you design tons of cool stuff (I've stalked your Etsy a bit), but I wondered what program you use to make them!

    Thanks for all the great organizing ideas!

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:05 PM

      I typically use Microsoft Excel and have recently been trying out Microsoft Publisher.

      xoxo,
      Jen

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  20. UnknownFebruary 28, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    So cute! Thanks! I remember enjoying Dr. Suess' birthday with my kid- my middle child's first book that he read independently was "Green Eggs & Ham". Nice memory.

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  21. Claire @ Claire K CreationsFebruary 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    What a fun week at school. We never celebrated Dr. Suess' Birthday :-( Those book labels are fantastic. Thank you!

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  22. Emily StephensFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing, Jen!

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  23. UnknownFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Thanks for sharing the adorable bookplates. Would love to see photos with funny hats! Hope you enjoy reading to the class :)

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  24. CatherineFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    heehee....I bet the other moms in school hate you. SO teasing! Who wouldn't love you? Thank you!

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Have you read The Digging Est Dog, it is a Suess book? It is one of my boys favorites!

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  26. MelissaFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Jen, Thank you so much for sharing! These will be perfect to use as I attempt to tackle the kids' book organization. I've been following you daily for a few months and have found so much inspiration in your projects. Check out my newly organized toy closet!
    http://popsiclesandpaint.blogspot.com/2012/02/toy-closet-part-ii.html
    ~Melissa

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    WHat size label do I print these on?

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  28. Andrea Brown - Cheers To SchoolFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    These are awesome and so pretty! Thank you for the freebie!

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  29. KatyFebruary 28, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Are these 2x4 labels? Thanks for sharing!

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  30. rebeccagrateFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I love, love, LOVE these labels! I think I see 'Avery 8163' on the printouts. Is that the size/style you used?

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  31. LynseyFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    These are adorable. I love all your bright and colorful printables. Thank you for offering these to us for free.

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  32. AimeeFebruary 28, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    We just got done playing at a Dr. Suess birthday party. My mom's school threw a party, and my son loved it! The principal even dressed up as the Cat in the Hat. I am loving the labels! Thank you so much! As a teacher my mom is always loaning out her books, and sometimes not getting them back. It would take forever, but maybe I can label her books for her now :)

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  33. BlancaFebruary 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Your so awesome! :)

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  34. KeriFebruary 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    What a great idea! Will use! :) My birthday is today! It has always been odd having my birthday on the 29th, but... as I get older, I am getting used to it.

    Happy birthday Dr. Suess!

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 29, 2012 at 12:19 PM

      Happy Birthday Keri!!! <3 I hope it is full of smiles!

      xoxo!
      Jen

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  35. claudia bFebruary 29, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    thank you for the PDF! I'm off to get my son some lovely bookplates ;D

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  36. Melanie Anne February 29, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Thank you so much Jen! These are darling!!

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  37. Thompson TimesFebruary 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Thanks! These are great. BTW, I celebrated my birthday this week, too!

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  38. emcarlton@wi.rr.comFebruary 29, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    I am SO in love with your new chevron pattern!

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  39. KarinaMarch 1, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Hi Jenn!!

    What was the font you used? I tried to download the publisher version but I don't have the font! I wanted to use type in the name. I have an aversion with my handwriting.

    Very beautifully designed!

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    1. IHeart OrganizingMarch 1, 2012 at 1:47 AM

      Oooh, great question! It's called "ultra". You can find it here: http://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/ultra

      xoxo,
      Jen

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    2. KarinaMarch 2, 2012 at 1:10 AM

      Thank you!!!

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  40. Brandi JonesMarch 1, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    These are TOO CUTE! My daughter also took a huge stack of Dr. Suess books to school. The funny thing is her name is Payton Jones as well!

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  41. Kathy LMarch 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I bought a 12 pack in assorted colors of the Sharpie Ultra Fine Tip pens. I keep them in a cup on the top shelf of the cabinet where I have my calendar posted. This way they are always accessible to update the calendar and out of reach for my son who would then also want them as his very own. Doesn't matter how many markers they have, they always want what mom has. :)

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  42. crochetrellaSeptember 22, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    These are great! What software do you use to make your things so pretty?

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    1. IHeart OrganizingSeptember 24, 2012 at 3:28 PM

      Thank you! I use Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher. Depends on the printable. :)

      xo,
      Jen

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