Printable quotes are one of my favorite ways to add wall art in specific spaces for specific purposes.
(Looking for the free printable friendship quote? Jump to it here.)
Let me explain.
As a visual person, I understand the value of keeping things in front of my brain. I’ve learned one of the easiest ways to do this is through motivational artwork, and printables are my first choice because of their flexibility.
Areas of my home where I spend a lot of time (re: office) need to work hard for me. So I add sayings through chalkboards, white boards, cork boards, and printable quotes. Here you can see one of my office walls and how I use it to enhance my productivity and emotional energy.
This is not a little deal for me. This is huge. I surround myself with printable quotes, statements and ideas that are going to keep me working strong. After all, I work by myself; I am my own boss. The only one telling me what to do each day is…me!
To keep my energy up, I need excellent motivation all day long. Printable quotes and sayings are an integral part of that for me.
(Click here to see how I use minimalist quotes and make that work for yourself.)
Printable & Teachable Quotes for Kids
I did the same thing for my kids when they were young. At various times in our home there were posters about kindness, math, integrity, history, perseverance and emotional understanding, to name a few.
I found leaning into personal development helped all of us, adults and children alike.
Quotes for Inspiring Children
For kids’ spaces, I love the idea of combining life-giving words with fun visuals.
(You can click through to see how I made the apple drawing here.)
Or if, as a family, we’re working on getting across an important concept. Like, it’s okay to laugh!
“Laugh” is available in my Etsy Shop
In fact, here’s an idea. Having a picture frame in a helpful spot where it gets seen daily means you can change out the printable artwork weekly, monthly, quarterly, or whatever works for your family to keep everyone on the same page. This way people are leaning into the same big ideas through flexible and versatile printable quotes.
Free {Good Friend Printable}
Get this complimentary “To Be a Good Friend” Printable by clicking on the download button.
I designed it to be a help when you want to have friendship conversations with your child…or anyone!
So what does it mean to be a friend? Would it help to have a reminder in your home that you and your child could talk about each day? The printable above is free for you to download. It prints easily on an 8.5×11 inch standard piece of paper or cardstock. I hope you enjoy it.
Try engaging with your teen or pre-teen about this topic if you think it would help: hang a printable quote or checklist about an ethical dilemma where they can ponder it everyday. Ask thought-provoking questions about the dilemma that will help your teen think through the situation with your guidance. Change the printable weekly and consider a fresh problem.
We had a lot of great conversations in our home using these simple ideas. See if it works for you.
Share short powerful affirmations with friends, too!
Printable Quotes can Offer Beautiful Messages on Life
A great phrase and some beautiful art; what could be better?
You can easily incorporate your own artwork to phrases or sayings you love. Add simple whimsical flowers (I have a basic floral tutorial here) or other artwork to your printable quotes for a completely customized piece of art.
Life-giving words and art are especially important during challenging seasons. We all have struggles sometimes and it can really help to use artwork to keep positive messages close at hand.
Photography and Printable Quotes
Let’s shift gears to an entirely different type of printable quote.
I love the beach. You, too?. Having a beach scene or quote on my wall is like breathing in a little salty air every time I walk by.
That’s why I made this beach printable. It combines a popular sentiment and my own photography from a beach I love. You can do the same with your own photos and enjoy your vacation memories every day.
And what about as a gift? I have combined the ever welcome “Home Sweet Home” with a watercolor bird house and it’s perfect for a housewarming gift.
These projects just scratch the surface of ideas for printable quotes using an extremely flexible technical medium. Since you’re using a digital file, you can make changes like resizing, cropping, etc., (check with the printable designer first, of course. I allow my clients to manipulate my printables for personal use only) and all at a very affordable price for wall decor.
Hand Lettered quotes are beautiful, too. I’ll show you how much fun it is to use hand drawn letters in your printable quotes here.
