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Retro Checkered Turning Three Birthday Invitation
This turning three birthday invitation is for the parent who wants the party to feel big and bright without spending a whole evening designing a card. Picture it on the fridge or dropped into the family group chat: a chunky 3D…
How it works
Grab the template
Purchase from the official Plumblume Etsy shop.
Add party details
Personalize the editable text with your celebration info.
Send the fun
Download, share digitally, or print your finished invitation.
Digital invitation template · 25% off$7.99 $5.99
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Get it on Etsy ↗You’ll complete your purchase and receive your files securely through Etsy.What's included
- One editable turning three birthday invitation, 5x7 inches, in an easy to use Canva template
- Print ready PDF output with crop marks and bleed for home or a print shop
- JPG output for sending the invitation digitally to your guest list
- Red and blue design: checkered border, gold stars, bunting, balloons and a rainbow 3D THREE
- Basic phone editing supported, so you can personalize it on your phone tonight
- Unlimited edits and downloads with no expiration, reuse it for photos or thank you notes
What you can edit
- Child's name
- Party date, time and address
- RSVP details
- Text colors and fonts
Printing & sharing
- Print 5×7 cards at home on US Letter or A4 cardstock, two per sheet
- Or order prints at Walgreens, Staples, or FedEx Office
- Or send the image version by text, WhatsApp, or email. Instant and free
Not sure what to write?
Copy a line, paste it into the template, swap in your child's name.
[Name] is turning three. Join us to celebrate with balloons and cake.
Three cheers for [Name]. Come party with us as our little one turns three.
Balloons up, [Name] is three. Come celebrate the big day with us.
Join us to celebrate [Name]'s 3rd birthday.
Why parents love it
- Edit it tonight from your phone in the free Canva app, no laptop or print shop appointment needed
- Bold enough to read from across the room: red, blue and a rainbow THREE instead of the usual soft pastels
- Works for a boy or a girl. Nothing on the card points one way, so you only change the name
- Print it or text it: one design gives you a print ready PDF for the party table and a JPG for the group chat
- Reuse with no expiration for the dessert table sign, favor tags, or thank you cards in the same style
Perfect for
- Backyard balloon party: tie red and blue balloons to the gate and the card already matches the decorations
- Preschool or daycare party: print a stack on cardstock and tuck one into each cubby
- Primary color party: pair it with red, blue and yellow plates and the table pulls together without a theme kit
- Family far away: text the JPG to grandparents who cannot make it, so they still share the big day
- Last minute plans: booked the park late in the week, edit and send it the same evening with no shipping
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Tiny questions.
Easy answers.
The little things parents ask right before hitting buy. Still stuck? We’re one Etsy message away.
Ask on Etsy ↗Can I change the age on this invitation?
No. The big THREE is drawn into the artwork in 3D block letters, so this card is made for a third birthday only. The name, date, time, address and RSVP lines are all yours to type.
Does this design work for a boy or a girl?
Yes. The red, blue and rainbow colors do not lean either way, so you only change the name. The sample name is a placeholder you type over.
Can I change the colors to match my party?
Every text color and font is editable in Canva, so the name and details can match your plates and balloons. The rainbow THREE is part of the artwork and stays as designed.
Can I edit this turning three birthday invitation on my phone?
Yes. Basic phone editing is supported through the free Canva app, so you can type the name, the date, and the address right from your phone tonight. A tablet or computer gives you a bit more room, but a phone is enough to finish and send it.
Do I need to pay for Canva or design software?
No. The template opens in a free Canva account and there is nothing to install. Everything you need to change the wording and text colors works on the free plan.
How do I print the invitation once it is done?
Download the print ready PDF with crop marks and print at home on cardstock, use a local print shop, or upload to an online printer. The file is sized 5x7 inches, and the JPG is best for texting or posting the invitation digitally.
Will I get a physical invitation in the mail?
No. This is a digital template for personal use only and no physical item will be shipped. You receive editable files instantly so you can print or send them yourself the same day.
Can I reuse this for other party items?
Yes. There is no expiration on your edits and downloads, so you can reopen the template for a matching welcome sign, favor tags, or thank you cards in the same style.
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