Today’s time lapse is one of my first attempts at a digital drawing project (holy cross-hatching, man!) You’ll find this finished beehive available as a fingerprint poster to celebrate all kinds of events: baby showers, weddings, birthdays, and even as a teacher appreciation gift. It’s all the BUZZ 😉
I used the Procreate app on my iPad Pro with my trusty Apple Pencil to create draw this.
These are all linked to the customizable hard copy options, but I have instant downloads that you can print yourself if you’re in a hurry!
I’m not sure where the school year went, but one thing I DO know, is I have a bunch of fun free printables to help you celebrate the last day of school! Grab your gift tags, kid coupons, signs, and more exclusively from MeganHStudio.
This week’s time lapse has “cute” written all over it — this Pomeranian is ready to celebrate her parents’ getting married by being featured on their fingerprint tree.
Custom orders are something I don’t have much time for these days, but I’m always happy to try to squeeze them in whenever I can. The timing worked out on this one! So thankful for patient customers!
Check out more time lapses and other recent posts below!
I’m not sure where the school year went, but one thing I DO know, is I have a bunch of fun free printables to help you celebrate the last day of school! Grab your gift tags, kid coupons, signs, and more exclusively from MeganHStudio.
Teachers and school staff have such a huge task in teaching our children (especially in the COVID era), and they definitely deserve a BIG thank you for all they do!
Try a Fingerprint Poster!
At MeganHStudio, you’ll find a variety of different fingerprint trees and other designs that work great as a thank you gift. Have students add their fingerprints and sign their name, then frame it and add it to the classroom décor as a keepsake from a very memorable year!
As always, everything in my shop is an art print of my hand drawn originals. I draw digitally and the old fashioned way with colored pencils 🙂 I’ve been posting time lapses of my digital work if you’re interested!
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Today’s time lapse is the newest elephant to the MeganHStudio collection. After lots of customer requests to add a baby elephant in this style, I was finally able to check it off my to-do list thanks to a customer having an elephant-themed gender reveal party with timing that lined up with my custom order scheudle! Look for this little peanut in fingerprint trees, art prints, and invitations!
I used Adobe Fresco’s live water color brushes for most of this drawing, and of course, on the iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil. And guess what? I’m working on more jungle safari animals in the same style! Art print set, here we come!
It’s a jungle out there, right?! Especially if you’re planning an extra special jungle safari-themed baby shower! Check out the awesome ideas below to help you simplify the planning, build a cohesive theme, and make sure your guests have a blast while celebrating the parents-to-be.
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1. Invitations
Where it all starts. Whether you’re going virtual, or in-person, there are a lot of very cute jungle safari-themed invitations available.
On a budget? Go with digital invites! Or, if you’re old fashioned like me and want to be able to hold an actual invite in your hand, hard copy is the way to go. Either way, make sure all the essentials are included: what, when, where, why, and don’t forget the registry!
INVITEDdesignco has some great safari-themed invites that you can download, edit, and print or send electronically.
Hard copy printed invitations are becoming harder and harder to find these days! I have a few available, and there are also some cute options from other sellers on Etsy too.
A few jungle-themed items can go a long way as far as the decor is concerned. Think centerpieces, a back drop, or main table for food and favors, and a few safari touches here and there with animal print balloons, banners and signs. A pack of big faux tropical leaves, some animal print balloons and ribbon, and some neutral elements can go a long way!
If you like to DIY, I have a free printable “Stay Wild” jungle themed banner you can download, cut and assemble. All that jungle foliage on the pendants is hand drawn, btw! It comes in 3 sizes, including a mini size which works great for cake toppers or table settings.
Whether you’re doing a full spread or just some simple appetizers, there are lots of ways to include a safari motif into what you’re serving. You can go crazy with a lion veggie platter and elephant fruit salad, or you can serve popular food choices and gussy up the food table with som jungle safari decor.
Lion Veggie Dip Tray? Yes, please!
Avalon Sunshine has incredible cake toppers and party decor ideas
Seriously cute, and also healthy!
4. The Guestbook
Arguably the most important part of the baby shower. If you know me, you know I may be slightly biased here, but you have an opportunity to ensure that the memories and the people at the baby shower are cherished forever. Seize that opportunity!
Fingerprint Guestbooks: My specialty 🙂 These come in a variety of designs and styles. The popular ones I have are trees. Guests add their fingerprint and sign their name as a leaf on the tree. I have others where fingerprints are added as balloons or spots on a giraffe. Once everyone has added their “personal touch,” frame it and add it to the nursery decor! It doesn’t get any better than that! Imagine sweet jungle animals and the fingerprints of loved ones greeting you every time you come into the nursery. That’s where it’s at!
It’s good to have a mix of passive and active activities to make things fun for all your guests. I say go for the things that will serve a purpose later too! Fun game or advice cards that you can keep or photo props that can be used in pictures to add to the baby book. Or my favorite, a onesie or bib decorating station. That way guests can get creative AND baby gets some cute clothes! Check these ideas out:
iprintbaby has you covered with this instant download pack of activities!
If you’re planning on cupcakes, I have you covered with free printable cupcake wrappers with a jungle foliage pattern! If you’re planning to go with a cake, check out these fun cake toppers!
Regardless of how extravagant you go with the decor and details, the important part is that your friends and family can come together for a good time and celebrate the parents-to-be and the new baby!
Did you know I have fun FREE printables waiting for you, including lots of jungle-themed options??
I’ve been adding free printables to the VAULT for you! There are gift tags, banners, party decor, fun lunch notes and so much more! Plus, dive in to all of these jungle-safari themed ones–all that jungle foliage is hand drawn, btw 😉
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Have students add their fingerprint and sign their name as leaves on the tree. Then frame it for a keepsake and give it as gift for your favorite teachers and school staff!
Have guests at your baby shower add their fingerprint and sign their name as leaves on the tree, then frame it for a keepsake and add it to the nursery decor!
I’m willing to bet that your Easter party isn’t going to be widely attended this year. You can still commemorate the day with your choice of a Easter Bunny fingerprint guestbook alternative!
Gather your spouse, your kids, or your cats on Sunday! Have everyone add a fingerprint and sign their name as balloons, then you can frame it as a keepsake!
Pick the one you want to download and print for this week’s Freebie Friday!
