I am sooooo excited to share these classic Christmas book title page printables with all of you!
I’m the first to admit I’m not a huge holiday decorator, I think my blog’s scarcity of Christmas-themed posts can testify to that, though this year I wanted to create something we could all enjoy. And when I was designing these printable signs, I felt a sense of all-consuming enthusiasm I haven’t tasted in a long, long time.
Not that I’ve been wallowing in a puddle of a self-imposed misery lately. Just because over the past few (okay, several) months, I’ve been in a bit of a funk where little has seemed to come quite this freely…and easily…and joyously. It was honestly a pleasure to get my creative cogs a-whirring with this project and it felt so rewarding researching the origins of my chosen ‘works’ to give these signs a real sense of historical accuracy and authenticity.
In this bundle I am offering a total of 16 free printable large-scale book title page signs; four different classic Christmas tales each available in both Ivory and Cream and with either Black or Red artwork.
As always, each image has been fully optimised for print and, for your convenience, designed in 2:3 ratio (60cm/24″ x 90cm/36″) to fit standard frames.
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Being large-scale, one of these signs alone makes a lovely statement though how amazing would they look hung as a collection? Imagine all four of them in a horizontal row on a long wall (someone needs to do this and send me pics, mkay)? Or in grid formation using slightly smaller frames.
PRINTING
You can have these signs printed at any store which offers a good-quality, large-format printing service. Prices for a 60cm/24″ x 90cm/36″, full-colour print on poster paper generally range between $20 – $40. Black and white engineering prints on thin bond paper can be as inexpensive as $3. Colour engineering prints are also offered at some stores and usually start at around $10. If you’re unsure where to start looking, try Googling “print and copy services”. Otherwise, some stores include; Officeworks, Vista Print, Staples, Office Depot, Costco, Walmart. Along with having your image printed in-store, many companies also offer an online upload service. This can be handy if you live in a remote area or simply want the convenience of shopping from home. I have some basic instructions for ordering online from three different companies here.
FRAMING
For ease, I have designed these signs in 2:3 ratio to fit standard frames. You can find large 60cm/24″ x 90cm/36″ frames in lots of places with prices generally starting from around $15. If you’re unsure where to start looking, try Googling “poster frames”. Otherwise, visit dollar and discount stores, affordable department and homewares stores or Ikea. For a more authentic sign look, I recommend removing the glass/perspex from your frame and affixing the print directly to the backing board using spray adhesive. If you would prefer to DIY your own farmhouse style frame, you can find my basic tutorial here. Another easy DIY alternative is to create a hanging wall chart. This is a simple matter of attaching dowels to the top and base of the poster, similar to what I did here.
Another even simpler hanging method would be to use some pretty binder clips. These Kmart ones are cool.
And, you can even use ready-to-go poster hanging strips. These function like clamps (usually using magnets or screws) and require little to NO work. They can be found in lots of places nowadays. Check out Etsy or eBay or simply Google “poster hanging strips” or “poster hanging rails”.
I really wanted to style some of my pics for this post with a live, traditional-style, tabletop tree…though I couldn’t find one at any of my local plant nurseries! So, instead I opted for an Aussie alternative. Below is a native Albany Woolly Bush – partnered with seasonal cherries, of course!
I hope you love these signs!
And please feel free to email me pics or tag me in any social shares if you use them in your decorating – I’d really love to see.
Free for personal, non-commercial use only.
Reproduction, republication or redistribution in any form is forbidden.
These are fantastic, thank you! I hope to at least get them printed before Christmas, but I generally run a year or two behind on actually getting things hung :-)
LOL Patty! Maybe just tack them to the wall (standard poster style) so they’re up in time for Christmas this year. Otherwise, binder clips are a quick and easy hanging method :)
You are so, so, so talented … and equally generous in sharing these lovely downloadables for us all! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Aw, thank you. Photoshop can take most of the credit :)
I’m sorry to hear of the funk – I do empathize. It’s feels so buoyant coming out the other side, doesn’t it! These prints are beautiful – thanks for what you do. :)
Debbie
Thanks so much Debbie. It’s been a strange year. When I look back, its almost like I’ve been living in anticipation of something (I have no idea what), and forgetting about the NOW. Definitely starting to come out the other side and reminding myself to embrace each moment :)
Life is what passes you by as you plan for the future! Definitely time to remind yourself to embrace each moment. Your Christmas posters are gorgeous; not that I would expect anything less from someone so talented and generous. :)
Wow, Kristine, these are wonderful! What a beautiful gift! I can’t wait to use these in my home for Christmas. ~Sharon.
So glad you like them Sharon :)
These posters are great. My daughter danced in a semi-professional dance group. They did The Nutcracker Mouse King every year. She played many different parts of the ballet. Her favorites were the Waltz of the Flowers and the Snow Queen. When she was small she was one of they many children that tumbled out of Mother Ginger.
Oh, this will be perfect then :)
these are really incredible. thanks so much for sharing them.
You’re welcome Jeri :)
As usual, you knocked the ball right out of the park! I love them :) Thank you.
You’re so welcome Jeanna :)
Kristine, these are lovely, thank you for your generosity in sharing them.
They are tasteful, different and have a certain originality/authenticity about them
I’m with you, we don’t all HAVE to go overboard with Christmas decorating as
some bloggers do. TOO MUCH STRESS anyway, without getting competetive
about how wonderful and over-the-top your Christmas/festive/holiday decor is.
I hope you have a less “funky” year in 2108.
Thanks for sharing you lovely home.
Kind regards,
Margo
Thanks so much Margo. I’m glad you like the signs :)
These are adorable! Thanks so much for sharing them!
You’re so welcome.
Thank you so much for these; they are so beautiful!! I love your Albany Woolly Bush too! Best wishes for a joyous Christmas season! (and I hope the funk disappears)
Thank you Shar :)
These have completed my decor!!! Thank you so very much! I’ll tag you once they are (at least one) up on my wall! xo
Fantastic Laurie! Yes, please tag me – I’d love to see how you’ve used them :)
These are just so beautiful! I love them! Thank you. :)
You’re welcome Lynn.
These are gorgeous and bring back fond memories for me of when my kids were younger and we would blast the Nutcracker in the house non-stop for a month. Thanks for the printables.
That sounds so festive! I can’t wait to get my Christmas soundtrack on. I love all the crooner versions of the old favourites :)
Where did you get these printed? Looking for the ‘antiqued’ paper look!! Thanks so much and Merry Christmas!
Amber, the backgrounds are part of the images. Most companies will only supply white paper for large-format printing.
Amazing! Thank you so much! I’m also not a huge Christmas decorator however, with an only child off to college now, I find that I want to make the “home” experience important. I’ll actually be making these this winter for family, friends and myself for next season! I’ll be sure to send pics and will be doing different versions for different people to fit their homes! I’ll send pics after summer for you!
Hi Karen
I’d love to see some pics. I’m so glad you like them :)
Kristine
I have a question. I am 70 and no electronic/computer guru. I would like these in a smaller size. Is that possible and, if so, how would I go about doing that? Is the cream the darker od the two? I love these and would very much to gift these to my two children and of course, myself. Any help you can give is appreciated. My husband of 50 years passed away 2 months before Christmas and Christmas was very hard. I am trying to keep busy with a few projects and I thought these would be nice. Thanks!
Hi Carolee
It’s easy to reduce the dimensions of these images. What kind of size were you hoping for?
These are designed in 2:3 ratio so to avoid distorting the image you will need to retain this aspect. Some examples of 2:3 ratio are 4″x6″, 6″x9″, 8″x12″,12″x18″. As you will see, 2:3 ratio simply means that the long side is 1/3 larger than the short side.
Were you planning on printing them yourself at home using a domestic printer? Or will you be taking them to a store? Let me know and I can offer some further advice.
So sorry to hear about your husband. I hope 2018 holds some lovely things for you.
Kristine
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These are soooooo WONDERFUL!!!!!