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Mercedes Hutchens
United States - California - Vallejo
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Order of Operations
PEMDAS
PEMDAS is a common acronym for the order of operations. This packet shows a slight modification.
Multiplication a...
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Compare Fractions Bundle
Save 25% by buying this bundle of task cards!
Identify Fractions Common Core Standard 3.NF.1
Students will look at pic...
These Polka Dot Labels come in 7 colors. Each color combo has two frames. I call it a single frame and a double frame. The polka dots are all wh...
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff
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This packet contains:
•A two page pretest and a two page posttest
•Answer keys
•Two multiple meaning games with a total of 11 pages
•The...
This packet contains:
A two page pretest and a two page posttest
Nine pages of prefix game cards
Directions for three games with color coded labe...
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I used this Powerpoint in my classroom over two days.
On the first day I focused on vocabulary and the difference between 2D objects and 3D ...
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CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3b
CCSS.Math.Content.4.NF.A.1
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.A.1
Equivalent Fractions are introduced in the common core in thi...
Common Core Resource
CCSS.Math.Content.4.OA.B.4
This packet focuses on factoring. There are 6 different games to play with factors. Students m...
Compare Fractions Task Cards
Compare Fractions Using Models Common Core Standards 3.NF.3, 4.NF.2
These task cards can used as an early finisher...
Equivalent Fraction Bundle
This bundle contains 4 sets of task cards and one game set.
These task cards can be used as an early finisher, as a ...
Dividing Decimals
I used this Powerpoint in my classroom over two days.
On the first day I focused on Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number us...
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This packet contains resources to help you introduce
Common Core Standard 5.G.2
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an objective poster, a language objective ...
Polka Dot Backgrounds
There are 27 different colors. The download is a zip file of jpegs and pngs. There are 27 jpegs and 27 pngs. The files ...
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff
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These Chevron Labels come in 10 color combos. Each color combo has two frames. I call it a single frame and a double frame. The color combinat...
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff
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Simplify Fractions
This PowerPoint can be used to introduce three strategies for simplifying fractions: using prime factors, using greatest comm...
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This PDF file contains materials that will help your students understand the difference between a prime number and a composite number. It will a...
Fraction Task Cards
Least Common Multiple
While Least Common Multiples are not fractions, this is part of my fraction series because finding th...
Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators
I used this Powerpoint in my classroom over two days.
On the first day I reviewed adding fractions wi...
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These Polka Dot Frames come in bright colors. There are pinks, greens, blues, yellows and oranges is 12 combinations. Each color combo has two fr...
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff
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This packet contains 6 pages of labels and a page of directions.
One full page editable template
One page with 4 editable templates
One pag...
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff
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FEEDBACK
Nessaab
I will use these often. Love them. V Baker
May 17, 2013
sptalley
WOW!! THANKS for sharing!!
May 17, 2013
rosemaryvogt
Great for introducing fraction operations.
May 16, 2013
phudak
Just what I was looking for! Thank you!
May 15, 2013
Polka Dot Palace (TpT Seller)
These are great. I love the rainbow colors. Your stuff is amazing! Thank you for sharing.
May 14, 2013
KinderGlitter
Love this paper!! Love the bright colors and the stars! :)
May 14, 2013
johnsonc5
Thank you!
May 13, 2013
melissaanne16
Cute!
May 12, 2013
k8hart
Wonderful! Can't wait to use in a center.
May 11, 2013
emmaherbert
wonderful :)
May 11, 2013
tdrabinski
2 errors on the answer key
kids enjoyed moving around
kids enjoyed moving around
May 10, 2013
vgale
Loved it!
May 10, 2013
KinderGlitter
Can't wait to use these! I adore the polka dots! :) Thank you!
May 9, 2013
kellyfronczak
GREAT RESOURCE! Yes, not everything is perfect, but nothing too difficult.
May 9, 2013
missskit
Thank you!
May 8, 2013
starjaybay
Thanks!
May 8, 2013
laurahsides
I LOVE this! It was so simple for my 4th graders to understand. Thank you ;0)
May 7, 2013
themiller5
Excellent Resource!!
May 7, 2013
nbudd
haven't used it yet.
May 7, 2013
ang2nd
Love these polka dots!
May 7, 2013
Kindergarten Squared (TpT Seller)
Mercedes...I LOVE these! They look great with everything and make the covers POP! Thank you so much!
May 6, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the kind feedback and or being a repeat customer!
May 7, 2013 
Kindergarten Squared (TpT Seller)
I LOVE these! They have become my "go to" backgrounds because they look great with EVERYTHING!
May 6, 2013
sdchance74
I'm pretty much obsessed with polka dots now, so this is a wonderful product! Can't wait to start using them to decorate my classroom this fall!
May 6, 2013
mwalton13
Another great product!
May 5, 2013
saintbrendan
awesome! love the colors.
May 5, 2013
jodijackson
This really helped my students. Thank you!
May 3, 2013
jjdixon34
Great for stations thank you!
May 3, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry. When making an edit, I accidentally uploaded my PowerPoint. It is now a PDF. Thanks for letting me know.
May 2, 2013
sande
LOVE THIS
May 1, 2013
sande
THANKS
May 1, 2013
mpeterson123
Great options, looks good, and answer keys provided were accurate.
May 1, 2013
shmily226
This became an awesome center in my class!
April 29, 2013
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bjhall re: Editable Chevron Labels: Orange
Hi I just purchased the orange chevron editable labels. I was wondering if you could do the full pages in more colors in a portrait editable page instead of landscape. thanks, bjh.
May 6, 2013
Leigh Majer (TpT Seller) re: Polka Dot Backgrounds: Shades of Blue, Green, Red, Pink, Purple, Yellow, Orange
Hi Mercedes! I was so excited to download your backgrounds - the colors are beautiful~! However - I am running into a problem which is not allowing me to use them as I intended. When I add them as my background in my smartboard files they are coming out like a complete background page but it is like the background itself covers 75% of the page and then the pattern repeats itself for the remaining 25% - the result is that it looks like 1 and a quarter pages of polka dots (it is like there is a line dividing the end of the first page and the 25% of the rest of it). I don't know if this makes sense to you but I am hoping you can provide a solution. I purchase backgrounds all the time on TpT and use them in the same way on my smartboard so I know it is not an issue of not knowing how to download them....I tried with both the jpeg and png versions of the backgrounds and it is doing it with all of them. I am hoping you might be able to help me solve this so that I can use them because as it is now, I will not be able to use them. I wish I could send you a screen shot of what it looks like but it will not let me attach pictures here.
Thanks
Leigh
Thanks
Leigh
April 25, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Hi Leigh,
I'm not exactly sure why that is happening but I'd like to try and help. Could you email me so we can talk back and forth?
Mercedes
Surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
I'm not exactly sure why that is happening but I'd like to try and help. Could you email me so we can talk back and forth?
Mercedes
Surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
April 25, 2013
I am Bullyproof Music (TpT Seller)
Hi, Mercedes. Giant congrats on being the featured teacher. You can erase this after reading it. Just wanted to give a shout out--we're in Sonoma--so close! Love your shop :-)
April 12, 2013
Whitney Frey (TpT Seller) re: StS Monday Font: Commercial Use OK
Hello! Cute stuff!
I'm new to using fonts from TpT.
After downloading from TpT, how do you go about using them?
I'm new to using fonts from TpT.
After downloading from TpT, how do you go about using them?
April 7, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Hi Whitney, There should be a PDF included with your font download that has some tips for installing fonts. Unfortunately, many computers are different.
For most PCs:
Right click on the font file and choose open.
You should see a Font Preview window.
Click Install.
Mac:
Double click on the font file.
You should see a Font Preview window.
Click Install.
If that doesn't work, I'd google "Install fonts" and include info about your computer.
For most PCs:
Right click on the font file and choose open.
You should see a Font Preview window.
Click Install.
Mac:
Double click on the font file.
You should see a Font Preview window.
Click Install.
If that doesn't work, I'd google "Install fonts" and include info about your computer.
April 14, 2013
mom4larsens re: Tutorial: Frame Backgrounds and Transparent Frames
If I have a digital paper I want to use in a transparent frame, how would I do that?
March 30, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'm not sure how to do it with a transparent frame that you purchased using PowerPoint. If you create a shape in PowerPoint that is the shape of a frame you want, you can insert a digital background into that shape. If you want to use photo editing software, you could use layers to do it but its a bit complicated. If you send me an email with the details of what you are trying to do and what software you are using, I can walk you through it.
-Mercedes
Surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
-Mercedes
Surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
March 30, 2013
Education to the Core (TpT Seller) re: Frames to Layer Bundle
Mercedes,
I just bought your frames bundle, and I was wondering if you could update the file so the polka dots are not squished. I would really love that! Thank you:)
I just bought your frames bundle, and I was wondering if you could update the file so the polka dots are not squished. I would really love that! Thank you:)
March 30, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'm sorry. They look that way by design. I hope you are happy with the rest of the bundle. If you are unhappy with that part, I'd like to offer you a freebie. Please email me at surfingtosuccess.blogspot.com
-Mercedes
-Mercedes
March 30, 2013
lindapoteat
Thank You So Much :D
March 17, 2013
lindapoteat
Hi do you still have the Free Library Labels by lexile score?
March 13, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Hi! I'm sorry it took a few days to answer. I had gone through recently and deactivated a couple of the freebies I had made early on. I was thinking they were a bit of clutter. Now I realize that people sometimes find my blog posts and go looking and I don't want to disappoint so I reactivated them. Were any these what you were looking for?
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leveled-Library-Labels-A-Z-blue-waves
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leveled-Library-Labels-DRA-Levels-Blue-Waves
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/80-Library-Book-Labels
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labels-Leveled-Library-by-Lexile-Score-Blue-Waves
My friend, Kari Hefley has quite a few free library labels by lexile. If those don't help, check out her store. Here is a link to one of them:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Organization-Lexile-levels-polka-dots
I also have a bunch of editable files if you are looking for something to match a certain color. Those aren't free. I make most of the editable ones by request.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mercedes-Hutchens/Category/Editable
You can also check out one of these freebie that you could use to make some in PowerPoint.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Rainbow-Dot-Frames-Freebie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Freebie
I hope I haven't given you too many options. :)
Have fun organizing!
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leveled-Library-Labels-A-Z-blue-waves
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Leveled-Library-Labels-DRA-Levels-Blue-Waves
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/80-Library-Book-Labels
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Labels-Leveled-Library-by-Lexile-Score-Blue-Waves
My friend, Kari Hefley has quite a few free library labels by lexile. If those don't help, check out her store. Here is a link to one of them:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Library-Organization-Lexile-levels-polka-dots
I also have a bunch of editable files if you are looking for something to match a certain color. Those aren't free. I make most of the editable ones by request.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Mercedes-Hutchens/Category/Editable
You can also check out one of these freebie that you could use to make some in PowerPoint.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Rainbow-Dot-Frames-Freebie
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Polka-Dot-Freebie
I hope I haven't given you too many options. :)
Have fun organizing!
March 17, 2013
CantTeach (TpT Seller)
Ok.. so i am trying to figure out what all comes with the fraction bundle.. the description says it is 22 pages... but then when i go into the fractions with models it says that it is 22 pages.. i am trying to decide if i am buying the whole bundle or if i am only going to buy the fractions with models..
if the bundle has ALL of the materials of the other fractions packets then i want that!!
if the bundle has ALL of the materials of the other fractions packets then i want that!!
February 4, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry for the error. The number of pages is a typo. I have three different fractions bundles. Each one is 20-25% off the task cards it contains. I can't tell from my phone which bundle this question is on. The description of the task cards included is correct and I didn't fix the slide numbers. Each set of task cards has at least 22 pages.
February 4, 2013
flowersd re: Compare Fractions Bundle
I can't seem to download the Compare Fractions Bundle which I purchased. I was able to actually download but can not view because something about either it was damaged or isn't supported. What can I do? What if I can't ever use it, can I get my money back?
February 4, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
The bundle is a zip file. You need software on your computer to unzip it. Once you unzip it, you can open the PDF files with adobe reader. The file isn't damaged. Many users have opened it. Send me an email with your TPT user name and th date you purchased this if you cant figure out how to unzip the file. I'll walk you through it and make sure you have access to what you purchased. Surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
February 4, 2013
Marylia Nieves (TpT Seller)
Hi,
I am starting to get ideas of things I can make on TpT. On your download: "Directions for using PNG files" you stated that Adobe Reader does not open picture files. If I create a powerpoint and then add a png file will that work or are you talking about Adobe reader on its own? Can I change a powerpoint to a PDF?
Thanks! Love the stuff you have here!
I am starting to get ideas of things I can make on TpT. On your download: "Directions for using PNG files" you stated that Adobe Reader does not open picture files. If I create a powerpoint and then add a png file will that work or are you talking about Adobe reader on its own? Can I change a powerpoint to a PDF?
Thanks! Love the stuff you have here!
February 3, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Some people have their computer set to open everything with Adobe Reader. When they can't open a picture file with it, they write me to tell me the computer says the file is messed up. Adobe Reader opens PDFs. You can use a picture file like a png or jpeg when making items in PowerPoint. Then, you can save your PowerPoints as PDF files. I have a section at the top of my blog called Tips and Tutorials. There are some video tutorials there that you might find helpful. Http://surfingtosuccess.blogspot.com
February 3, 2013
Kindergarten Planet (TpT Seller) re: Polka Dot Freebie
Hi! These are adorable. Do you allow your clip art to be used in SMARTBoard products?
Thanks,
Suzanne
Thanks,
Suzanne
February 2, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'd like you to make an effort to flatten images if using them in smart board products and to credit me. For example, when I make my PowerPoints, I take the slides that contain clipart and save them as a jpeg and then insert them into my PowerPoints. Just do your best. Feel free to email me any time. Surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
February 2, 2013
Kelly Crews (TpT Seller)
I know you have moved to fifth grade now, but I am using your Star Skills in my second grade class and was wondering if you could make a version of it with blank star cards?
January 15, 2013
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Even though I've moved to 5th, I intend to publish more of the Super Star Skills. I have several more from when I was in 2nd, but haven't gotten around to polishing them up and posting them. I don't really want to post a blank one since I plan to make more. I'm happy you are using the skills and I feel bad that I haven't posted more in a while. Send me an email and we'll see what I can do to help you. surfingtosuccess@yahoo.com
January 16, 2013
elengenfelder re: Dividing Decimals Powerpoint
The last example problem should read 400/ 8. Not 40/8. If you move the decimal to the right once in the divisor your should do the same in the dividend. Slides 46 through 48 need adjusting.
January 3, 2013
kindertrips (TpT Seller) re: Valentine Owl Clipart
Do these have the line art included?
Thank you-they are adorable!
Thank you-they are adorable!
December 31, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I can add a black and white one in. I did the main owl in line art and then colored them in. I'll work on adding one that is just black and white but still has a bit of Valentine to it and add it in sometime soon.
January 1, 2013
Terry Abromitis (TpT Seller) re: Christmas Tree Clipart
Mercedes,
Clearly I sent my last question before actually opening up your file. I see your TOU button :) Thanks!!
Terry
Clearly I sent my last question before actually opening up your file. I see your TOU button :) Thanks!!
Terry
December 11, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
No worries. Thanks for using my clipart. I look forward to seeing what you do with it.
December 11, 2012
Terry Abromitis (TpT Seller) re: Christmas Tree Clipart
Mercedes,
I just downloaded your Christmas Tree Clipart to use in a product I want to create. They're PERFECT! Anyway, you said they are ok with credit given. Do you have a thumbnail, or should I just write it in my credits page? Thanks so much!!
Terry :)
I just downloaded your Christmas Tree Clipart to use in a product I want to create. They're PERFECT! Anyway, you said they are ok with credit given. Do you have a thumbnail, or should I just write it in my credits page? Thanks so much!!
Terry :)
December 11, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'm flexible. You can credit me by saying "Graphics by Surfing to Success" or you can use the graphic I've started including in my latest clipart.
December 11, 2012
theresaz20 re: Prefixes: Assessments, Games, and Worksheets
Thanks.
December 5, 2012
Clever Classroom (TpT Seller) re: Christmas Tree Clipart
Hi there Mercedes!
I have just blogged about your free Christmas resource on my freebie blog. I just wanted to let you know, I hope that is okay. If you would like me to remove it, please let me know. I hope that it helps bring you some traffic.
Emma :)
I have just blogged about your free Christmas resource on my freebie blog. I just wanted to let you know, I hope that is okay. If you would like me to remove it, please let me know. I hope that it helps bring you some traffic.
Emma :)
December 5, 2012
theresaz20 re: Prefixes: Assessments, Games, and Worksheets
Does this lesson include the prefixes -in and -im?
December 5, 2012
Dean Trout (TpT Seller) re: Magic Clipart
I just wanted to say that I am a retired Speech Therapist and create little quick play games for use in therapy and your graphic artwork is perfect for what I do. Thank YOU! I wanted to ask if you'd be interested in creating the graphics for other games I have in mind? I can tell you what I need and you can create them and we can both use them.
Dean
Dean
November 5, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Hi Dean,
Thanks for the positive feedback.
I can see what I can do. Send me an email with the specifics.
Thanks,
Mercedes
mercedesamca@yahoo.com
Thanks for the positive feedback.
I can see what I can do. Send me an email with the specifics.
Thanks,
Mercedes
mercedesamca@yahoo.com
November 5, 2012
A Perfectly Poetic Page (TpT Seller)
This is NOT a question. You have helped me so much with the shapes/backgrounds!! I really appreciate it!! ~Tracy
November 2, 2012
Katy Engle (TpT Seller) re: 80 Library Book Labels
What's the benefit of using a label rather than just writing the level on books with a permanent marker? Have you found that it lasts longer?
September 4, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
The white background of the labels helps me see the numbers clearly from far away. It helps me know right away if a book is put away properly or if a child is reading a just right book.
September 4, 2012
ivgrl re: Bubble Polka Dot Backgrounds: Shades of Blue, Green, Red, Pink, Purple, and more
I just downloaded the polka dots but I cant open it in my program. please help
September 3, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
These are picture files. They are zipped. Once you unzip them, you can open the files by inserting a picture in programs like PowerPoint. Please see this blog post for a video tutorial:
http://surfingtosuccess.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-insert-png-files-in-powerpoint.html
http://surfingtosuccess.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-insert-png-files-in-powerpoint.html
September 3, 2012
jen2one re: Chevron Labels Basic Colors
What is the difference between your frames and your labels? Can the chevron frames be resized to a full page? Thanks!
September 2, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
When I first started posting items I used the word labels and people thought that meant they were sized to fit Avery labels so I started using the word frames for my PNG files. Anything that is a PNG file can be resized. A PNG is like a jpeg. It's a high quality picture file. It can be inserted as a picture into programs like word or PowerPoint. The files that are called "Editable Labels" are PowerPoint files. For people that want things as simple as possible, I've made the Editable Labels which already have a text box inserted. You get the better deal buying the items that are PNG files because it includes many pictures. The frames and labels have a white box already inserted. I also have "backgrounds" which is digital paper. Those are what I used to make the frames. If you are comfortable creating The white frame in the middle yourself, you can buy backgrounds and use them for more things. I've had a few freebies on my blog. You could visit it and get the freebies to help you decide what fits your level of comfort ability with technology. Great question! Surfingtosuccess.blogspot.com
September 2, 2012
shan0427 re: Editable Polka Dot Labels: Black
Yippieee exactly what I am looking for!
Question: I have pocket charts and I am wanting to put these with words (word wall) and make schedule cards with them. So I am needing more rectangle labels. Can I edit the shape of the labels if I purchase these?
Question: I have pocket charts and I am wanting to put these with words (word wall) and make schedule cards with them. So I am needing more rectangle labels. Can I edit the shape of the labels if I purchase these?
August 31, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
If you are comfortable editing shapes of pictures, I'd recommend getting my polka dot frames basic colors. It had this black and white frame and you can insert it as a picture in powerpoint and adjust size. I made the editable ones for people that just want to type and go.
August 31, 2012
slg03a re: Editable Chevron Labels: Yellow
Hello, I would love an assortment with the yellow, green, pink, blue, purple, orange, etc. Seven different colors would be perfect, I want to make 7 habits posters for my classroom. Is this possible?
Thank you!
Thank you!
August 25, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'll actually was working on some Chevron Frames that I'll post this weekend. I'll try to post some of them as editable as well. I'll try to get some done this weekend. :)
August 25, 2012
cbartle re: Editable Polka Dot Labels: Black
Hi Mercedes!
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Yes, that sounds good! I was also thinking maybe just the plain black and white polka dots with red trim/border. Let me know what you think will work and look best!
Thanks!
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Yes, that sounds good! I was also thinking maybe just the plain black and white polka dots with red trim/border. Let me know what you think will work and look best!
Thanks!
August 22, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the positive feedback you provided when you purchased what I made for you. Let me know if you have other requests. :)
August 25, 2012
cbartle re: Editable Polka Dot Labels: Black
Hello!
I love your black and white polka dot labels. My classroom is black, red and white polka dot themed. I was wondering if you could incorporate red into any of your labels. Also, is there any way to match up the size with Avery labels so I can print right on the blank Avery label sheet?
Thank You!
Carly :)
I love your black and white polka dot labels. My classroom is black, red and white polka dot themed. I was wondering if you could incorporate red into any of your labels. Also, is there any way to match up the size with Avery labels so I can print right on the blank Avery label sheet?
Thank You!
Carly :)
August 21, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I can work on something with black red and white for you. How about black with white polka dots with the polka dots outlined in red? I have tried to fit them into Avery labels but they don't turn out perfect enough for me. They also look different on my Mac and Pc. So, I'd recommend buying blank full pages for labels. :)
EDIT: I uploaded a black and white polka dot with a red border. I hope it is what you had in mind.
EDIT: I uploaded a black and white polka dot with a red border. I hope it is what you had in mind.
August 21, 2012
emshuman re: Editable Polka Dot Labels: Blue
Can you make the full page label 2 half page labels. I need signs for my workstations. The other sizes are perfect! Thank you!
**I purchased the labels, but I don't see where you added the half page labels. Are they somewhere else? Thanks!
**I purchased the labels, but I don't see where you added the half page labels. Are they somewhere else? Thanks!
August 21, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'll see what I can do when I get home from school today. Have a great day and thanks for the purchase. :) EDIT: The page you requested has been added.
August 21, 2012
ABriscoe re: Editable Chevron Labels: Yellow
Love this...Is it offered in other colors? I'd like an assortment of colors.
August 12, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
If there is a color or colors you want, let me know and I'll make and post it. Glad you like it. I can make it with any of the backgrounds you see in my store. Thanks!
August 12, 2012
mnbragg re: Editable Polka Dot Labels: Black
Hi, I love these black polka dot labels! Could you make a set in regular blue? I would get both sets. :-)
August 4, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Thanks for the request! The blue editable labels are now available. :)
August 4, 2012
Heather Barker (TpT Seller) re: Polka Dot Frames Basic Colors
These are exactly what I am looking for, however I can't open zipped files. Is there ANY way this could be ordered as a power point or word document?
August 2, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I think most people that want this file would prefer the PNGs because they are more flexible for creating things. I suppose that they would be creating items to sell. I have to zip them because they are large due to the high quality of the file type.
I started creating some editable files for people that are more comfortable with premade Powerpoints. I have a black and white editable powerpoint with this style frame and a yellow and white one. Why don't you take a look at those. If there is a particular color you'd like me to make editable I can. Those files are $4 and include a full page editable frame, a page with 4 smaller frames, and a page with 9 small frames. I hope that helps.
I started creating some editable files for people that are more comfortable with premade Powerpoints. I have a black and white editable powerpoint with this style frame and a yellow and white one. Why don't you take a look at those. If there is a particular color you'd like me to make editable I can. Those files are $4 and include a full page editable frame, a page with 4 smaller frames, and a page with 9 small frames. I hope that helps.
August 3, 2012
sassysk re: Polka Dot Frames Basic Colors
How do you add a text box? It isn't allowing me to do that.
August 1, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Open PowerPoint. Insert the frame you want as a picture or background. Choose insert text box. Click where you want it. Start typing. Hope that helps. :)
August 1, 2012
KNanney
Mercedes, it's still not allowing me to access the files. I download, then open the file, click extract all, then open in Adobe after extraction is complete. This is when I receive the message that states, "It could not open because it is either not supported file type or because the file has been damaged (for example, it was sent as an email attachement and wasn't correctly decoded" Do you have any other suggestions?
Thank you for your help!
Thank you for your help!
July 23, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
Knanney,
I'm sorry you are having difficulty opening it. Since others are able to open it, I don't think it is damaged. I'm hoping to help you figure out how to try to open it differently. First, which Adobe program are you using to try to open the pictures? They are JPEG and PNG files not a PDF. If you've been trying to open it with Adobe Reader, that might explain the problem. Adobe Reader opens a different kind of file. These are picture files so a program that opens pictures will work. Often if you double click on the file, the computer can choose the proper program to open it. I use the polka dot backgrounds in Powerpoint often. To do this, open Powerpoint, go to "Insert" and choose "Picture" then choose the file. Hopefully that will help. Please let me know when you are successful. I want you to be able to enjoy your purchase. :)
-Mercedes
I'm sorry you are having difficulty opening it. Since others are able to open it, I don't think it is damaged. I'm hoping to help you figure out how to try to open it differently. First, which Adobe program are you using to try to open the pictures? They are JPEG and PNG files not a PDF. If you've been trying to open it with Adobe Reader, that might explain the problem. Adobe Reader opens a different kind of file. These are picture files so a program that opens pictures will work. Often if you double click on the file, the computer can choose the proper program to open it. I use the polka dot backgrounds in Powerpoint often. To do this, open Powerpoint, go to "Insert" and choose "Picture" then choose the file. Hopefully that will help. Please let me know when you are successful. I want you to be able to enjoy your purchase. :)
-Mercedes
July 23, 2012
KNanney
I recently purchased the polka dot background files, however after I unzipped them and tried to open them in Adobe it says the files are damaged. Do you have any advice on how to view these files?
July 20, 2012
Mercedes Hutchens (TpT Seller)
I'm so sorry that you experienced difficulty opening the polka dot backgrounds. I'm not sure why it would say the files are damaged. I have resaved all the backgrounds from my original creation. I saved them as JPEGs and as PNGs. Then I zipped the new versions. I will upload them right now. Hopefully if you download it again, you will be able to open it with no problems. Thank you for letting me know there was an issue. I hope this solves it for you.
-Mercedes
-Mercedes
July 20, 2012
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