Do you get that feeling where you just aren’t patient enough to wait for an order to arrive? Like a miniature kit that you bought, for example, and you just wished that you could start instantly with crafting something? Well, nowadays that is totally possible with instant download printables, especially from Etsy.
Not only does Etsy sell printables online regarding miniatures, but so many other things as well. It can be anything, from wedding invitations, other invitations, menus, logo designs, (engagement) announcements and so much more. ( I thought this New Years’ eve invitation was pretty funny: F*ck off 2020. )
But of course, my website is about miniatures, so I have looked upon Etsy the best 5 shops to get instant download printables!
1. BaarDuck
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
- sells felting kits, wool felting of tiny animals. The kits include high-quality Star and Spiral felting needles.
- but also PDF instructions on how to felt certain mini-animals
Some more info about this shop.
When you buy from this shop, you either buy a felting kit or a digital download that contains a PDF file with wool felting instructions. ( I wrote a small tutorial about wool felting as well )
The PDF files are 5 different miniatures, all animals. The rest is very varied and extensive and contains felted kits for cats, dogs, pandas, bears, bunnies, and others.
The price :
$14,68 for all PDF files.
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- no need to wait for a package, no shipping costs, just download it online
- cheap, digital options
- people are raving over this shop and give high scores
The Bad.
- no returns, exchanges, or cancellations
Final Conclusion.
There’s no easier way to felt your own little animals than this: just download the instructions and get your felting materials and there you go: START. You will soon have a fantastic miniature animal following the easy PDF files.
2. HappyPattyCrochet
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Sells crochet flower patterns for digital download.
Some more info about this shop.
Has crochet patterns, from small to smaller, for wedding flowers, birth flowers, decor flowers, roses patterns, and flower applique patterns.
The price :
$9,08 and up
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy.
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- original and unique design
- as always in this article: downloadable, so no shipping costs or waiting to start crafting
- no need to be able to read crochet diagrams, the instructions are very detailed and include plenty of pictures
The Bad.
- I only see 1 real miniature pattern, the others are more real-life size.
Final Conclusion.
If you are into crochet, this seems like a good way to get a nice pattern for your miniature flowers!
3. PetitPetHouse
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Instant download miniature & paper crafts. But also dollhouse kits and printable ‘play’ money.
Some more info about this shop.
The printables are available in all kinds of scales, from 1:3 to 1:12 scale. There is a lot to choose from, from miniature wipes and disinfectants for Covid19, to miniature potato chips bags, floors and so much more, have a look at the shop! To print on regular paper or glossy paper.
The price :
from $1,36 and up
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- as the rest: downloadable, no need to ship
- a lot of choice of printable foods in this shop + other items
- buyers are raving over this shop, that means good quality and good service!
The Bad.
- doesn’t accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
Final Conclusion.
I really like this shop, because of the expanded choice of items. If I would need ‘potato chips bags’ in a small size, I would definitely buy from this shop!
4. YourTemplateDesigner
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Digital templates and designs.
Some more info about this shop.
Makes downloadable templates for shoeboxes, amazon envelopes, mini USPS priority mailboxes, mini Amazon boxes, mini FedEx ground boxes and so much more.
The price :
from $2,42 and up
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- I tend to repeat myself sorry: they are downloadable and no shipping costs
- very cute and original designs of all kinds of transport companies
- buyers are raving over this shop, that means good service and good quality
The Bad.
- doesn’t accept returns, exchanges or cancelations
Final Conclusion.
I would buy from this shop, because the printables are very original and cute!
5. DaintyHouseDigitals
This Etsy shop makes or sells.
Printable dollhouse miniatures.
Some more info about this shop.
Makes 1:12 scale and 1:6 scale miniature printables, mostly in the food-themed miniatures.
The price :
From $4,08 and up.
Overall Rank.
Where to get this item.
On Etsy
The good and the bad :
The Good.
- again: instantly downloadable and no shipping needed
- for a few bucks, you get about 12 miniature printable items
- pretty design
The Bad.
- no returns, exchanges, or cancellations
Final Conclusion.
Not a lot of choice in this shop on instantly downloadable printables, but you can sure make plenty of miniatures for your small kitchen for little money!
Final Conclusion.
I hope that you found this article on instant download printables informative and fun!
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I wish you happy crafting,
kind regards
Lizzy
