Printies Design Studio
It’s no secret kids love stuffed animals. Everyone does! Making your own is especially fun, so when I first stumbled upon this unique way to make stuffed animals at home, I knew my daughters would love it! With Printies Design Studio, all you need is your computer and inket printer, and you’re all set to create a custom plush stuffed friend!
I love that Printies allows kids to express themselves and create something on their own. There’s absolutely no sewing, gluing, or cutting, so even the youngest kids can do it with an adult there to help out. Design, print and stuff your own Printies in three easy steps:
| 1. Design Online. Download the online design studio at MyPrinties.com to bring a Printies to life. You have to register on the site and enter a special code that comes in the Printies Design Studio kit. We used the Ocean Studio. The online design software is simple to use and completely kid-friendly. After I walked her through the different options, my 5-year-old created a dolphin all by herself. Choose a “skin” color, a pair of eyes, a mouth, clothes, accessories, add text or a doodle, and even a photo! Fun! |
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| 2. Print on Fabric Sheets. Feed the special Printies fabric sheets into any inkjet printer to print the custom Printies design. Once the first side is complete, feed the Printies fabric sheet through a second time to print the design on the back side. Double-sided printing can be tricky, but the software guides you through it step-by-step. It’s foolproof. The magic Printies fabric sheets work just like paper in any ink jet printer and do not use any more ink than a traditional print out. I noticed ink printed outside of the template itself, which I didn’t find necessary. It would be nice if they improved upon this. Also, it’s important to pay attention to what colors you’re using on the design itself. My neighbor’s daughter chose dark purple eyes on her lighter-purple seahorse; it showed up on the screen, but not on the printout itself (so I drew them in!) |
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| 3. Stuff and Show Off! Tear along the perforated shape and pop out the printed, pre-sewn creation. Use the included stuffing and stuffing tool to make it soft. I found tearing the stuffing into pieces made it easier. Place it in any of the enclosed colorful pairs of shoes to seal it shut and put it on display. One downside is that the seal isn’t permanent. This is a toy that is really meant more for display rather than play. The stuffing can be removed (so don’t leave it within reach of a curious toddler…). A little glue or a needle and thread will fix this. |
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This is a wonderful activity for a rainy/snowy day. Quiet and time-consuming. What more can I ask for? I pulled out a set for a playdate, and the kids, ranging in age from 2 to 5, took turns working with me on the computer to design their Printies. I did most of the stuffing, but they proudly showed their creations to their moms at the end of the day! A Printies stuffed toy would be a sweet gift; for Mother’s Day along with some fresh flowers, for instance. Think about picking up a kit and surprising your kids with it while you’re busy baking or putting the finishing touches on the holiday dinner next week!
Enough sheets and stuffing to make 6 Printies is included in each set, which retail for $19.99 each. There are three themes – Ocean, Pets, and Jungle – and 6 sets to choose from. Refill packs, which offer more of the original templates for the child, retail for $9.99 and are available for each of the themed Printies Design Studio kits. I’ve seen Printies online at Amazon.com, and on the shelves of my local Target. The kits and refills are also available at BJ’s Wholesale Club, Toys “R” Us, and Walgreens stores nationwide and online at Target.com, and Toysrus.com. Inkjet printers are so affordable these days, by the way. That printer in the photos – an HP D1660 – cost me $30 WITH ink.
No two Printies will ever be the same. Kids may start with the same fabric sheet and pre-sewn template, but their unique designs result in millions of iterations. So for under $20, kids can make six one-of-a-kind stuffed toys!
WIN IT!
I have 4 Printies Design Studio kits to give away! I’d like for you to receive it as soon as possible, so I’ll be doing things a little differently this time. Commenters #250 and #500 on this post will automatically win a kit. The other two will go to my Twitter followers. Follow me, @ohMariana, and @printies and tweet with the hashtag #printies within the next 48 hours for a chance at winning! All winners will be chosen at 12am EST on Friday. Rules: You may leave UNLIMITED comments, but no consecutive comments after the first 25 Comment away! US entries only. Update: If 250-500 comments aren’t reached, I’ll just pick winners at random from the comments.
BTW, my friends over at www.timetoplaymag.com are giving away Printies everyday this week!
Technosource provided me with two Printies Design Studio kits for review and four for giveaway, at no charge to me. No other compensation was received for this post.
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We’re supposed to get 5+ inches of snow this weekend.
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Now I may be talking to myself…
At least I have a captive audience
Thien-Kim Where are you located?
WooWoo comments are building! Let’s see if we can make it by 11:59 PM
LOL Christine!
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I am soooooooo cold here in WI
Ok, I’m really done now.Night
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Battle Strikers! Those are super cool. I want some. My kids are too young though, so I don’t have an excuse.
I have to go to the bathroom but I am too cold to get up. Sorry maybe that wasy too much information
G’night! Check your email in the morning to see if you won
this looks like a fun product!
I know don’t those Battle Strikers look cool? What about that Mindflex thing where you move things with your thoughts…creepy
Time for me to go too I think. I am too cold to stay down here anymore. BRRRRRRRRRRRR
Still hopping to win this for my daughter thanks
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Almost over! Glad you tweeted that! I really want this for my younguns.
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C is for crafting beautiful handmade gifts
H is for homemade eggnog & holly
R is for Rudolph w/ his nose so bright
I is for Icicle tinsel hanging on the tree
S is for Santa w/ his big round belly
T is for Tree decorated and glowing
M is for Mistletoe
A is for …And to all a Good Night
S is for Stocking filled w/ nuts and fruit
Okay so I tried something else- LOL
I have my kids do things like this at Christmas when they get bored and I just need a few minutes of them being quiet and still to fix dinner or something.
We use Christmas, Santa, Snowman, and others- I have them write down words they can think of that is associated w/ Christmas OR I have my older ones find as many words that they can made out of the letters of words I give them. I love crafts so the Printies will be so cool!
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Merry Christmas to all…and to all a good night!
Luv2CUSmile, that’s cute! I can’t wait until my kids are old enough for that.
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this would be fun for my niece
A tweet
http://twitter.com/Luv2CUSmyle/statuses/6786763172
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Mindflex is a lot of fun. I found myself really drawn in by it, concentrating on trying to move the ball through the obstacle course. Straining my brain, haha!
i love craft kits
Did anyone see all the different types you could make with this? You can also add a photo. & the little shoe closures are so cute! I like that you can make one so many different ways! This has lots of toy awards too!
We’ve had a hard time getting ours to stand up if they’re handled a lot.
The neighborhood kids have LOVED coming over and making them.
oooh. i just noticed you used it with a 2 yr. old…maybe my son would enjoy this too
With this already presewn for the kids even a 3 yr old could make these with a bit of help from mom! That is so great. Small children feel such accomplishment when they can make something on their own! A great craft to do for stay at home kids… (I use that term for the younger ones- non-school age) Seems when my younger ones were watching their brothers leave for school they would be so upset. I always had to make it fun to be home w/ Mom. This would be a perfect activity for that! My youngest is now 8 yrs old- All my babies are getting big but this could also be a “sick at home” activity. Another time it seems I need to find things for my kids to do. When they are too sick for school but not so sick they are laid out in the bed all day…
My daughter has been learning to sew so I will give her the option of sewing the bottom closed. This is great for her too so it will give her some easy sewing practice.
another tweet
http://twitter.com/Luv2CUSmyle/statuses/6787099634
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Please enter me
Which Printies does everyone like best?
Mariana if this was printed on draft I wonder how great it would come out? Maybe do that with one and let my kids use fabric markers that wash off to decorate them further! They can use them like that Doodle Bear toy that you write on and wash off!
I haven’t checked TimetoPlay yet but may do that after tonight!
I think the Pets theme is the most popular. My 5yo loves the Ocean one the most at this point, b/c she’s really into all the “under the sea” stuff. Her fave is the dolphin! The Ocean ones are strange shapes, so a little more challenging to stuff than the other ones.
Last minute tweet
http://twitter.com/Luv2CUSmyle/statuses/6787481505
I’m not sure how well they’d handle being washed. I know you can’t wash them if they’re printed – since it’s just regular printer ink that’s not water resistant. (At least mine’s not!)
Took me 3 Tweets to get this one in! LOL
http://twitter.com/Luv2CUSmyle/statuses/6787574295
LuvMoeDog2@ aol dot com
Hmm- good to know for that- I do T-shirt iron on’s so I do have a printer w/ permanent ink- Will have to break down for the kids to use… I didn’t think about it! LOL
It’s late… understandable
These would also be cute as a 3-D accessory to add to a tote bag for the kids-
I just think they are so cute and how great to come out with kid friendly products where kids can get experience with printing and such!
Ok, comments CLOSED! It’s midnight.
still hoping to win
it is getting late…almost my bedtime
oops just noticed comments closed