How to Use Your Printable: Common Questions Answered

Hello!  Have you recently purchased a file from me or stumbled upon one of my freebies and need some extra instructions for how to use your file?  Let me help!

What You Received

Your digital download should include a PDF ready-to-print document, as well as individual PNG documents.

• The PDF can be printed onto 8.5x11in paper or cardstock. You shouldn’t need to mess around with any printer settings. If you want multiple copies of a files printed on a sheet of paper, feel free to increase the number of “Pages per sheet”.
• The PNG files are intended for programs like Cricut Design Space. You can upload each individual to print-then-cut your file however you would like.

How to Print

To print PDF:

1. Open the PDF file included in your download.
2. Select “Print” in whatever program your document opened in.
3. Check your settings to make sure you’re printing in color.
4. If everything looks good, hit “print”.

To print PNG files:

1. Open Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Canva, or your program of choice.
2. If you’re printing on letter size paper, make sure your document is 8.5 x 11in.
3. Insert the PNGs of your choice into your document. Arrange and resize them to your liking.
4. When you’re done, select “Print”.
5. Check your settings and make sure that you’re printing in color.
6. If everything looks good, go ahead and “Print”.

To Print Canva Documents:

1. Edit your document to your liking.
2. Select the “download” button. (It’s an arrow point down).
3. Save your file as a “PDF for Print”.
4. Open your saved PDF file.
5. Select the “Print” button.
6. Review your print settings and select “Print”.

To print more than one file per page

Let’s say you bought a 5×7 Card and decided that you would like to save some paper and print 2 cards per page instead of just 1.  This is a simple fix!  When you are in your print settings, change your “pages per sheet” to 2.  This will print 2 smaller cards instead of 1 bigger.

Tip: Always print a test copy of your project to proof your work. This will not only eliminate waste, but it will save you time and money.

How to Assemble

Printable Food Tents

1. Open your document and double check your print settings.
2. Print your documents.
3. Cut out your rectangles. You can use a straight edge for precision or freehand cut.
4. Write on each tent.
5. Fold each tent on the center line.
6. Use your tent 🙂

Printable Tags/Tumbler Care Cards

1. Open your document and double check your print settings.
2. Print your documents.
3. Cut out your rectangles. You can use a straight edge for precision or freehand cut.
4. Hole punch your tag and add a ribbon or tape the tag directly on your bag.
5. Enjoy!

Printable Greeting Card

1. Open your document and review your print settings.
2. If you want to print one card at a time, proceed to “Print”. If you want to print multiple cards on one sheet of paper, follow the instructions listed above.
3. Print on card stock for a sturdier card.
4. Cut out your cards using a straight edge or freehand.
5. Fold your cards down the center line.
6. Personalize and write on the inside.
7. Give your new card to someone you love!

Printable Cupcake Toppers

1. Open your PDF document. If you want to personalize or pick and choose images, follow the instructions above to make your own document to print using the PNGs.
2. Once you’re ready, go ahead and hit “Print” and review your print settings.
3. If everything looks good, hit “print”.
4. Cut out the images using the black online as your guide.
5. Using clear tape and clean hands, attach the first topper to a toothpick.  Adjust the topper until you’re satisfied with how it looks. Repeat with the rest of the toppers.
6. Enjoy your personalized treats!

Printable Recipe Cards

1. Open PDF file.
2. Hit “Print” and look at the print settings.  These cards are 1 to a page and measure 5x7in.  To print 2 to a page, change “pages per sheet” to 2.  For smaller cards, change it to 4.
3. Double check your settings to make sure that you are printing in color.
4. Go ahead and print.
5. Cut the recipe cards out.  Use a paper slicer or straight edge for more accuracy.
6. Add cards to your favorite recipe book and enjoy!