SUPERSTAR BLOG CANDY....

CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR DETAILS...
http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/2009/05/superstar-blog-candy.html

Toadily Cute Frog Puppets

Monday, June 23, 2008--Summer Kid's Craft: Frog Puppet June 30 to July 6
This is an older post from Her Blog, But I'm sure if you contact Julie (via her blog) she may still be selling the kits:)

June 30- July 6

$.99 each

This fun frog puppet is cute with its retractable tongue. Sure to provide hours of fun! Ribbet, Ribbet!

Instructions:
Fold Meadow Circle Die Cut in half. Using Bright Red Paint, paint large popsicle stick red. Cut a slit the width of the large popsicle stick centered on the crease of the Meadow Circle Die Cut. This will make it so the large popsicle stick can move around. Cut around pieces on Meadow Pattern. Adhere the shorter legs centered on the backside of the rounded edge of the Meadow Die Cut. Adhere the longer legs on either side of the shorter legs. Adhere Small Black Circle Punches to the lower side of the White Circle Punches. Adhere White Circle Punches towards the rounded top of the Meadow Rectangle. Fold the straight side of the Meadow Rectangle at a ¼” and adhere on the top of the Meadow Circle Die Cut, towards the crease. Fold the Meadow Cardstock Strip into a rectangular box and adhere to the backside of the Circle Die Cut to put your finger through to hold the puppet.

*Supplies not included in kit:
-Adhesive
-Scissors
-Pebbles Inc. Bright Red Paint
-Foam Brush

Where To get them:
http://pebblesinmypocket.blogspot.com/2008/06/summer-kids-craft-frog-puppet-june-30.html

Writing THAT BOOK....

I've been meaning to write a book, for several years now, just about my life experiences, a funny one and I've finally gotten around to starting it:) I'll be sure to post tidbits here & there:)

Another Blog Train

Rachel's New Store is now Open @ INSPIRATION LANE!!!
To celebrate, All of the designers are having a blog train, Which means you go to each blog and download a digital scrapbooking freebie:)

Your First stop ( & the rest of the blog train) is here: Rachel

Turorials

I found some awesome tutorials on this blog:
http://joyntaesaplacetobeme.blogspot.com/

More Free Photoshop Brushes

Well I've stumbled Upon some more Free Photoshop Brushes! Some of these sites offer free tutorials also. WOOT & Enjoy...

http://www.brusheezy.com/brushes
http://www.brushking.eu/
http://tutorialblog.org/free-photoshop-brushes/
http://myphotoshopbrushes.com/brushes
http://freephotoshopbrushes.net/
http://getbrushes.com/
http://qbrushes.com/
http://www.psbrushes.net/
http://123freebrushes.com/
http://www.easyelements.com/free-photoshop-brushes.html
http://www.freephotoshop.com/html/free_brushes.html
http://fbrushes.com/
http://abduzeedo.com/1000-great-ps-free-brushes-paulw
http://photo-shop-brush.com/
http://brushes.500ml.org/list2.php
http://sixrevisions.com/photoshop/50-free-photoshop-brush-sets-for-modern-design-trends/
http://www.toxel.com/design/2008/11/19/4089-high-quality-free-photoshop-brushes/
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/10/50-must-have-photoshop-brushes/

Google Search Results (page 3+ for "Free Photoshop Brushes")
http://www.google.ca/search?q=Free+photoshop+brushes&hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=20&sa=N

Directory of free Photoshop brushes, with information on how to create and install Photoshop brushes.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tools/brushes.html

Grunge Brushes For Sale Reasonably Priced...
http://www.photoshopbrushes.com/

Free Printable Round-Up

Free Printable Round-Up at One Pretty Thing

http://www.oneprettything.com/?p=3814

NSD: Gifts for Mom

Make Your Own “Hip, Handmade” Gift Sets!

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/articles/101_hhg_chapter_3

Free Photoshop Brushes

Just Found a site with Free Photoshop Brushes you can download, I'll add more to this category soon:)
http://www.scrapbrush.com/free-photoshop-brush-downloads/

Freebies For Scrapbooking

Just found a few more Freebies For Scrapbooking
(kits tags papers etc..)
http://www.yourpix.com/
http://www.digitalscrapbooking-free.com/download-coordinated-kits.htm
http://www.scrapbrush.com/free-digital-scrapbook-kit-downloads/
http://www.scrapbooksofstjohns.com/
http://www.cropandscrapdesigns.com/id31.html
http://www.scrapbooking.circleofcrafters.com/projects.html
http://www.crafthead.info/index.php?id=490
http://www.craftbits.com/viewCategory.do?categoryID=SCR
http://twisted-barfly.co.uk/index.php/free-resources/free-scrapbooking-printouts
http://cheryl-creations.blogspot.com/
http://blog.hummiesworld.com/
http://sahlinstudio.blogspot.com/
http://andilynn.wordpress.com/
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THE BLOG TRAIN lol

Find Freebees Here Sisters...
Starting with where I found this Blog train:
Crystal: http://inspiredmommiedesigns.blogspot.com/2009/04/jump-on-blog-train.html
Allison http://on-allisons-time.blogspot.com/
Amanda http://mrsmooshka.blogspot.com/
Candy http://www.scrapsofcandy.blogspot.com/
Creations By Rachael http://creationsbyrachael.blogspot.com/
Designs By Angel http://www.scrappingwithangel.blogspot.com/
Designs By Mel http://designsbymel.blogspot.com/
Helen http://www.helenparker.blogspot.com/
Jas http://jscrapbug.wordpress.com/
Jewel http://bothmadandgenius.blogspot.com/
Just Passin Thru http://justpassinthru.wordpress.com/
Kathy http://kathy70.blogspot.com/
Ladybug Pages http://theladybugpages.wordpress.com/
Lady V dZine http://ladyvdzine.com/
Late Night Scraps http://latenightscraps.blogspot.com/
Lime http://limescrapped.blogspot.com/
Malunke http://malunke.blogspot.com/
Neissa http://myscrapsofus.blogspot.com/
Scrappy Shannon http://scrappyshannon.blogspot.com/
Share Your Moments http://shareyourmoments.typepad.com/
Stacey Crossley http://staceycrossley.blogspot.com/
Teri's Thingomyjigs http://www.teristhingomyjigs.blogspot.com/
Wendy http://www.inkinandthinkin.typepad.com/

Homemade Chalk Recipes

Homemade Chalk Recipe 1
Best for ages 4 and up

Materials
* Toilet tissue tube (or an ice cube tray to create smaller chunks for younger hands)
* Duct tape
* Aluminum foil if you are using a toilet paper tube (or petroleum jelly if you're using an ice cube tray)
* Disposable plastic container
* Plaster of Paris
* Water
* Liquid tempera paint
* Spoon

Instructions

Step 1
Cover one end of the toilet paper tube with duct tape. Loosely roll an 8- by-41/2-inch piece of aluminum foil and slip it into the tube so that it lines the inside, fitting snugly. (Or coat the inside of the ice cube tray with petroleum jelly.)

Step 2
Set tube upright (duct tape side down) on protected surface.

Step 3
In a disposable plastic container, help your child mix 1 cup plaster of Paris with 1/2 cup water. Stir slowly and thoroughly until plaster is dissolved, about 1 minute.

Step 4
Immediately add 2 tablespoons paint (or more for brighter chalk color, but be careful it can stain). Mix thoroughly.

Step 5
Spoon into the tube (or ice cube tray). Tap gently so mixture settles to the bottom.

Step 6
Let dry overnight before using.

-from: http://wondertime.go.com/create-and-play/article/chalk-recipe.html


Homemade Chalk Recipe 2
This homemade chalk recipe is a great activity for you and your kids. Of course using the chalk to draw together afterwards is a lot of fun too.

You Will Need:
* 5 Egg Shells
* 1 TSP Flour
* 1 TSP Hot Water
* Food Coloring

Directions:
Wash the eggshells with antibacterial soap, rinse well and let them dry. When they are completely dry, put them in a bowl and use the back of a spoon to grind them into a fine powder.

Combine flour and hot water in a bowl. Add 1 tbsp of the ground up egg shells and mix until it forms a thick paste. Add your food coloring and mix again until the color is evenly distributed.

Form a log shape out of it, just like a regular piece of chalk. Wrap it tightly in a piece of paper towel and let it dry for about 3 days.

Works great on your sidewalk or driveway.

-from: http://www.kinderinfo.com/homemade-chalk-recipe/

Pre-School & Other Printables

Learning Aids For your Tiny Tots
http://awondertime.go.com/resources/pdf/create-and-play/cutting-pages/at-the-farm.pdf
http://awondertime.go.com/resources/pdf/Wondertime_Alphabet_A-Z_lo-res.pdf

http://awondertime.go.com/resources/pdf/create-and-play/cutting-pages/kittys-world.pdf

http://awondertime.go.com/resources/pdf/create-and-play/crafts/Wondertime_FeltGarden.pdf
http://awondertime.go.com/resources/pdf/create-and-play/cutting-pages/my-school-box.pdf

Party Printables For Younger Children...
http://www.pbs.org/parents/parties/

Beach Scrapbooking printables...
(its a free pdf file from some rental/resort place of free beach themed paper & images, shells waves etc...
http://www.gulf-shores-alabama-condo-rentals.com/pdf/beach-scrapbook-printables-1.pdf

Hermés Bag

Can’t afford a Hermés bag? Now you can download one for free and make it yourself!
Go to their web site and click on “the world of Hermés”. ..