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Celebrate 40 in Style!
Make your milestone birthday unforgettable with this Editable 40th Birthday Invitation featuring a sleek black background and gold glitter details. Designed in Canva, this elegant digital invitation is easy to edit, download, and print—perfect for last-minute party planning or sending via text or email!

🎉 WHAT'S INCLUDED:

1-Page Editable Canva Template

Bold & classy black and gold glitter design

Text: “Cheers to Forty” – easily change for other milestone years (30th, 50th, etc.)

Instant Digital Download – no physical product will be shipped

📌 PERFECT FOR:

40th Birthday Parties

Milestone Celebrations (30th, 50th, 60th…)

Virtual or in-person gatherings

Text Invitations

Last-minute party planning

🖥️ HOW IT WORKS – EASY DOWNLOAD + CUSTOMIZE IN CANVA:
Purchase & Download the PDF file from Etsy instantly after purchase.

Open the PDF and click the Canva access link.

Customize your invitation — edit fonts, text, and colors easily in Canva.

Download your finished invite (PDF, PNG, or JPG format).

Send via text, email, or print it at home or through a local print shop.

🖤 How to Download & Print Your Canva Template with a Black Background
✅ Step 1: Open Your Canva Template
Click the Canva link provided after purchase.

Make any desired edits to your text, fonts, or images.

Ensure your background remains black (#000000 or dark tone) for best print results.

✅ Step 2: Add Bleed for Professional Printing
In the Canva editor, go to File > Show Print Bleed.

Make sure the black background extends to the edge of the bleed line to avoid white borders.

✅ Step 3: Download the File Correctly
Click Share (top right corner).

Select Download.

File type: Choose PDF Print (Best for printing).

Check the box for Crop marks and bleed.

Click Download.

✅ Step 4: Choose the Right Paper
For best results, print on white cardstock, 100 lb or higher.

Use matte, satin, or glossy photo cardstock depending on your desired finish.

🛑 Avoid printing on black cardstock unless using a professional printer with white ink (most home printers cannot print white).

✅ Step 5: Printer Settings for Deep, Rich Black
If printing at home:

Use High Quality or Best Print Mode.

Set paper type to Heavyweight Cardstock or Matte Photo Paper.

Turn off “scale to fit” and choose Actual Size or 100%.

Let printed cards dry fully before handling.

✅ Step 6: Consider Professional Printing
For the best, smudge-free results:

Use local print shops (Staples, Office Depot, FedEx) or online services (Vistaprint, Prints of Love).

Let them know your file includes bleed and crop marks.

Ask for digital printing on 110–130 lb matte cardstock for a sleek, rich black background.

💡 Bonus Tips
If your black looks faded, try using a laser printer or higher-quality ink.

Do a test print on regular paper to check layout before using cardstock.

Never print a black-background design on black paper—your design may not show properly.

🖤 How to Download & Print Your Canva Template with a Black Background
✅ Step 1: Open and Customize in Canva
Click the Canva link provided after purchase.

Make your edits — update the text, fonts, colors, and any personal details.

Leave the background black (for white cardstock printing) or change it to white/transparent (for black cardstock printing — see below).

✅ Step 2: Add Bleed for Professional Printing
Go to File > Show Print Bleed.

Make sure the background color extends past the bleed line to prevent white edges after trimming.

✅ Step 3: Download Your Design
Click Share (top right corner) > Download.

Set file type to: PDF Print (Best for printing).

✅ Check: “Crop marks and bleed”.

Click Download.

🖨️ Instructions for Printing on White Cardstock (Recommended)
Best Paper:
Use white cardstock, 100 lb or higher.

Choose matte, satin, or photo-quality finish for rich color.

Printer Settings:
Print in High Quality or Best Print Mode.

Set to Actual Size or 100% scaling.

Select paper type as Cardstock or Heavyweight Matte.

Allow ink to dry fully before touching.

📍 Pro tip: Laser printers print deeper, richer blacks than inkjets.

⚫ Instructions for Printing on Black Cardstock (Optional)
IMPORTANT:
Most home printers cannot print white ink.

Black cardstock works only if your design uses light/white text or graphics and is printed with a white ink printer.

If Using Black Cardstock:
In Canva, change the background color to white or transparent.

Keep only white or light-colored text or elements.

Download as PDF Print (as above).

Bring to a professional print shop that offers white ink printing (e.g., local specialty print shop or online printers like CatPrint, Print Peppermint, or Zazzle with white ink services).

🚫 Do not print black-background templates on black paper — the black ink won’t show and white elements will be invisible unless printed with special equipment.

📌 TERMS OF USE:
Personal use only – not for resale or commercial use

No physical item will be sent

Template access is for ONE (1) user only

Editing requires a free Canva account

📥 INCLUDED FILES:
PDF with Canva access link & detailed instructions

Tips for printing and sending your invitation

Canva help guide (if needed)