absorbent articles are disclosed that have been printed with active graphics alone or in combination with permanent graphics to create a wetness indicator . different active graphic compositions and / or permanent graphic compositions are combined so as to make the wetness indicator very prominent on the article . in addition , when the absorbent article is wetted , the active graphics undergo a change that is easily noticed by the wearer or the caregiver for the wearer . in one embodiment , for instance , active graphics are positioned within a distinctive frame . the frame focuses a person &# 39 ; s attention onto the active graphics . the active graphics fill most of the surface area of the frame such that when the absorbent article is wetted , a clearly noticeable change occurs .