DIY: Tumbler

Due to insistent public demand (haha! as if!), I am posting a separate topic regarding the tumbler. Actually, it's just the tumbler template that they were asking but I guess it would also be a lot of help if I were to post how I created the tumbler souvenirs for Jack Jack's birthday party.

Pre-requisite: User must be knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop.

1. Download the tumbler template here.

2. Edit the layout in Adobe Photoshop to make it appear as how you want it to.

3. Print the layout in Adobe Photoshop. Print the layout in black and white and in low resolution to save on ink. Don't be too excited!

4. Cut the layout and fit it in the tumbler.

5. If it fits, proceeds to the next step. If it doesn't, adjust the size and go back to Step #3.

Final Layout:



6. Print the layout on the desired paper. You may use photo paper, board or regular inkjet bond paper.

7. Cut all layouts.

8. Use double sided tapes to fix the layouts in the tumbler. You can opt not to use the double sided tapes and just simply fix the layouts in the tumbler but having a lose design just wouldn't make me sleep.

Final Product:



9. OPTIONAL: Put the tumbler in a package or wrap it. Since I was lazy, I used the box that came with the tumblers as the package. :P

If you are encountering problems with the download, let me know. This is my first DIY post so I hope you guys find it helpful. Ayt!

Jack Jack's First Birthday - Part 1

Last week, my little Jack Jack turned one. Along with this, I have decided to call him Jack Jack online from now on. Apparently, for his privacy and safety purposes.

Like it or not, I'm back. I haven't been posting for a long time because of the preparations I did for his birthday. His real birthday's May 15 but it was celebrated on the 17th. I'm still waiting for the pictures from the official photographer - yes, I hired one because the pictures would last a lifetime and I'm pretty sure I wouldn't do as good a job as his because I'd be busy the whole time.

For now, I'll post pictures of what I DIYed for the party. I created all the layouts from downloaded images from the internet using Adobe Photoshop CS2.

Invites



I had the invite layout printed in 4x6 matte finish for Php7 each. I bought magnetic sheets from the local bookstore so guests can stick it on their fridge. Glue them together after cutting to size. I also printed the maps on colored papers unused from our wedding. The envelopes were from my Mom so it's free.



Personalized Tumbler Souvenirs



Again, I did the layout from Adobe Photoshop CS2. Then I printed the images on A4 size bond papers. The tumblers I bought from another supplier. I used double sided tape to affix the images in the tumbler.



Stage Backdrop



Standee



Both the Stage Backdrop and Standee was printed on tarpaulin. I was lucky to find this vendor along Aurora Boulevard that charges only Php17/square foot for rush tarpaulin printing 4 days before the event. I thought I needed to go to Recto to get the same price. I was also able to find tarpaulin stand from National Bookstore for Php188. Whew! Most of the stands costed Php700++!

Table Centerpiece



This idea came from a fellow GirlTalker mommy_vicky. They are just your regular rubber mat only that they are uber small that you can practically build toy blocks out of it. Thanks sis!

Lootbags



Once again, I got lucky that I found these small Incredibles backpacks. Otherwise, I would have to make do with Incredibles paper bags. Contents would differ according to age and gender.

Baby Lootbag contents:



Older kids Lootbag contents:



These contents can either be for a boy or girl. The only difference with the other contents is that it has Disney Cars instead of Winnie the Pooh. I wasn't able to capture an image of that.

Coloring Pages

I also printed coloring pages of the Incredibles downloaded from different sites. Then I provided crayolas to be place on the kid's tables. It was supposed to be coloring books for the kids but I didn't have enough time to have them binded.

Once I get the complete pictures from the photographer, I'll post Part 2. Whew! I'm so glad that it's done! I can now breathe!