Caravan Backdrops are Tops Yo!
Between Facebook and Instagram I’m getting bombarded with the same questions about the Caravan Shoppe backdrops and huge chalkboard prints I’ve been obsessed with using a bunch lately.
I know I mentioned these great prints quickly in my last favorite things post, but I wanted to show you how I REALLY use them, and talk about the best way to print them, photograph with them, pricing etc…
K, so first things first, ALL of these prints are available FOR DOWNLOAD at the Caravan Shoppe. In fact, everything on their site is downloadable… so you won’t find any finished, shipped-to-your-door products there. I think that’s what a lot of you have been a bit confused about.
After you pick what you want from the Caravan Shoppe and pay for it, you will receive a zipped file via email that contains a printable PDF of the artwork that you have purchased; along with detailed instructions. It’s then yours for life and you can print and reprint it as much as you want! (just be sure not to sell or use the prints to make any profit for yourself, mkay?).
I snapped this quick picture below of my “super professional studio”, so you could see how incredibly simple they were to use. Just a little duct tape on each end and you can stick those bad boys anywhere!
SIDE NOTE: I found that a small amount of duct tape, or Gorilla Glue tape works best on stucco, brick, wood and cement. The hold is MUCH stronger, and when I’m done, I just fold over the tape onto the print, and leave it. It’s such a small piece, that I don’t even worry about taking it off and ripping the paper. When I need to hang it again, I just put tape over the last spot. For hanging prints indoors on more delicate surfaces, I use painters tape usually.
Using Snapseed (you can read a little more about the Snapseed app here) to rotate, lighten and crop the image a bit, I got exactly wanted!
Jenny says
These are SO cool! I love them – what a fabulously thrifty and fun idea! Thanks for making them even more appealing with a coupon code. ๐
Unknown says
Shelly you are NOT good for my wallet! First the Project Life album (which I'm loving BTW) and now this. Just ordered the backdrops and those adorable Olliblocks sets. We're having an impromptu craft night tonight. Thanks so much for sharing!! So happy you shared a coupon code too. Everything is cheap until you start adding this. . . and then that. . . and then one of those! ๐
Persnickety Prints says
Totally doing this! THANKS for the behind the scenes shots!
Unknown says
Thank you for sharing how to print them. I've always been afraid of printables till now. Your party looks like it was a blast!
House of Smiths says
Haha! I'm sorry!… but not really ๐
There's just so many great things out there, and I have to share them! You'll love the backdrops and olliblocks. my girls are obsessed!
xo
House of Smiths says
You'll love them! They're super fun and the Happiest backgrounds are good for any kind of photoshoots, so it's an even better deal, because you can use them over and over again ๐
xo
Dana - http://chocolateandsunshine.com says
My daughter is turning 13 in a couple weeks. Any suggestions for a backdrop for her party after our return from a hayride? Love this idea! I've printed signs before but not backdrops and I want to do it. Yay to you!
Amanda says
I love this Shelly!! Thanks so much for sharing…my twin girls will be ONE (sniff, sniff!) in less than a month and these will be perfect for their bday bash!!! Their big sister is going to love to get in on the action too, yay ๐
Danielle Broadbooks says
Oh.my.gosh!!!!! These are so great! I'll take one of everything they make. Wait…er…over time, I'm sure I'll get there. Now, just what do start with….
Chef Stinson Family says
LOVE!!! Just ordered the All I Want is Everything pack! Because I literally wanted EVERYTHING!! Can't wait to decorate our walls and our packages with these for Christmas!! ๐
Michelle says
ohhh I love these! so fun! I have checked out their site too! Great stuff! Thanks for all of the info!!!
M. says
I love these and bought the Halloween pack this year. I was disappointed with how light my large scale B&W skeleton came out from Staples, though. Less chalky chalkboard and more whitewashed grey. ๐ The white didn't *pop* at all. I had them reprint and it turned out the same. I wonder what's happening….
Unknown says
Very cute! I will have to get those backdrops from my twincesses' birthday next year!
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Katie Harding says
What a brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing!
Unknown says
Yeah. SO getting their "O Holy Night" chalkboard print for Christmas. The Halloween set was such an enormous hit around here. I am now in LOVE with that 36×48 print size! And the Olliblocks?? Amazing. I think I love them more than my girls!