free printable: countdown fill-able frame

The most popular fill-able frame print from our recent Super Saturday was the "days until" countdown. I had many attendees order them by the dozen, with the intent of using them for Christmas gifts. Such a fun and simple idea--just add a frame + dry erase marker.

The inspiration for my design came from this countdown on eighteen 25. I love the number background print they used.

For my family, I printed one of every color for different occasions and keep them all in the frame together.

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blue version HERE
green version HERE

happy red version HERE
happy orange version HERE

orange version HERE
red version here HERE

There are two different red and orange versions because I was playing around with the colors and decided to include them all. You can choose between a brighter version or a more muted one, depending on your taste or home decor.

PRINTING TIPS:

1. Try Different Processors.
Your colors will come out very different depending on which photo processor you use. I liked the green and blue prints from Costco, but the red and orange ones were very dark (too much brown) and a bit dingy. Even though they were much more expensive, I had those the red and orange ones printed at my local Walmart. They have a machine that uses powder rather than wet chemicals to process photos. I love them every time. Each Walmart has different machines though, so ask.

2. Color Test
If I'm printing an 8x10 or larger or a bulk quantity of prints, I always ask for a color test. Simply send through a 4x6 portion of you print and don't worry about what gets chopped. My local Walmart does this for free since I have so many prints made there.

3. Turn Auto Enhance OFF
I know I say it every time, but leaving the Auto Enhance option on will change the color of your print--and it won't be pretty. At Costco, you can turn it off permanently in your account settings--love that. At Walmart, even if you change it on-line, it doesn't stay on. I have to physically go there to order my prints--that stinks.

Enjoy!

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