Sweet 16 Printables to Edit in Canva
A sixteenth is often the first birthday a teen plans with real opinions about how it should look. This collection holds a printable birthday newspaper that puts the birthday girl or boy on the front page, editable in Canva with a free account. It downloads instantly after purchase as a PDF with your Canva link, and nothing is shipped.
Sixteen years on a front page
The printable birthday newspaper has room for a lead story, photos and short columns. For a Sweet 16, fill it with a timeline from baby photos to now, a "most likely to" list from friends, quotes from family and the headlines from the day they were born. Parents often make it as a surprise; friends can split the sections so everyone writes one part.
Using it at the party
Print one large copy for the gift table or the entrance, and a few smaller ones for grandparents. It also works on a phone: export a JPG from Canva and send it to the group chat the morning of the birthday.
Invitations for a Sweet 16
Any design in birthday invitations can be changed to sixteen in Canva. The Boho Rainbow and Cocktail Martini designs include an e-vite, which suits a guest list that lives on their phones.
Sweet 16 questions
What do you put in a Sweet 16 newspaper?
A lead story about turning sixteen, a short timeline of milestones, a few photos, messages from family and friends, and headlines from the birth date. Keep each piece short so people read it all.
Can I add my own photos?
Yes. Upload them in Canva and drag them into the photo frames. Scan older printed photos with your phone first.
Do I need Canva Pro?
No, a free Canva account is enough to edit and download.
What paper should I print on?
250 to 300 gsm matte cardstock for a keepsake copy. See our printing guide for settings.