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”. ..

& Patterns

Erika's Love Bunnies Pattern

Love Bunnies!

By CastOnErika: http://castonerika.blogspot.com/2009/02/love-bunnies.html

Another Amigurumi pattern! Meet my love bunnies:

She is made with DK/sport weight acrylic:

And he is made with worsted weight acrylic.

Same pattern, same hook size, just slightly different ingredients.

I made them for Valentine's Day, but I hope to make a whole bunch more this spring in a wide range of colors.

You can make some, too! These guys are available as a free PDF here. Or on Ravelry here.

Enjoy! :-)

Drawing For Kids

BillyBear4Kids.com
- This is another graet drawing site...
It also covers other crafts, like rock painting & more...
http://www.billybear4kids.com/Learn2Draw/Learn2Draw.html

Drawing Faces

How To draw Faces...

Quote:

Some sites I found.... http://www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/profile/profile.htm http://www.polykarbon.com/tutorials/frontview/frontview.htm http://www.artgraphica.net/free-art-lessons/wetcanvas/portraits-from-photos/portraits-from-photos.htm Learn to Draw Faces the Bennecelli Way! http://www.wetcanvas.com/ArtSchool/Portraiture/DrawFaces/index.html

Cartoon Drawing Tutorials

Drawing Cartoons Tutorials

Learn To Draw Cartoons
http://www.cartooncritters.com/learntodraw.htm

Learn to Draw Bratz girl Step by Step
http://www.cartooncritters.com/drawbratz.htm

Learn to Draw Betty boop
http://www.cartooncritters.com/drawbettyboop.htm

Drawing Angels

How To Draw Angels

step-by-step lesson on how to draw angels
http://www.pencil-drawing-idea.com/drawings-of-angels.html#step


How To Draw Angel Wings

How To Draw Angel Wings-by cartooniain
http://www.squidoo.com/How-To-Draw-Angel-Wings

Angel Wing Tutorial by =raerae
http://raerae.deviantart.com/art/Angel-Wing-Tutorial-12307925

Drawing Angelic Wings Tutorial by *Crysa
http://crysa.deviantart.com/art/Drawing-Angelic-Wings-Tutorial-23056695

Angel Wing Tutorial by *messa
http://messa.deviantart.com/art/Angel-Wing-Tutorial-24909848

How To Draw Fairies

How To Draw Fairy Tutorials & Resources
I've been wanting to learn how to draw and paint fairies almost all of my life, so, I'm finally taking time out to learn now, and these are links to resources I am stumbling across in my search, I will be updating this list as I find more, so keep checking back. I hope you find them useful....

Quote:

Fairy Drawing Tutorial Links How to Draw Fairies by Fairy Artist Myrea Pettit http://www.fairiesworld.com/fairy-artist.shtml How to draw a fairy http://www.drawingnow.com/how-to-draw-a-fairy.html How to Draw Faeries--DOWNLOAD by ~Sai-Manga-Tuts http://sai-manga-tuts.deviantart.com/art/How-to-Draw-Faeries-DOWNLOAD-2808940 DRAWING WINGS TUTORIAL If you've ever wondered how to make fairy wings or to get some new ideas, you've come to the right place! Here are some ways to make butterfly, insect, bird, and bat wings for faeries and other fantasy creatures. http://www.carmenkeys.com/tutorials/wingtutorial.html How to Draw Mermaids and Merfolk http://www.elfwood.com/farp/theart/bernicemerfolk/bernicemerfolk.html Fairy Drawing Books Drawing Faeries-A Believer's Guide Christopher Hart ISBN: 0823014037 Paperback Watson-Guptill Publications How to Draw Fairies and Mermaids (Usborne Activities) (Paperback) by Fiona Watt (Author), Jan McCafferty (Illustrator) How to Draw and Paint Fairies Hazel Harrison, Linda Ravenscroft ISBN: 184448095X Hardback Search Press Ltd Fairy Drawings & Paintings For Inspiration.... Amy Brown Fairy Fantasy Art Page 1. http://www.thepixiepit.co.uk/amybrown1.htm Cicely Mary Barker Fairy Artwork -C. M. Barker Alphabet Fairies. http://www.thepixiepit.co.uk/cmbarker/alphabet1.htm The Enchanted Art Of Jessica Galbreth (fairy & goddess art) http://www.enchanted-art.com/ Fairies World http://www.fairiesworld.com/

Drawing Tutorials

How to Draw Sites
- Some sites charge fees for lessons or eBooks, but they are reasonable rates, and there are also some good free drawing lessons online...

Art For Everyone! Online Art Lessons - How to Draw and Do Calligraphy - by Bennecelli, the Acclaimed Artist!
http://hop.clickbank.net/?bjasmine/studioarts

Celebrity Portraits - Free tutorials for drawing lifelike pencil portraits.
http://homepages.tesco.net/~p.wilkinson/

Drawing faces and portraits Learn to draw portraits from a master artist. Subscribe to the free Drawing Newsletter and receive your free monthly portrait drawing lesson.
http://www.artacademy.com/

Free Tutorial: How to draw Anime
http://www.bakaneko.com/howto/

Free Tutorial: How to draw a Celtic Knot
http://www.aon-celtic.com/cknotbasic/cknotwork1.html

Free Tutorial: How to draw Manga
http://www.howtodrawmanga.com/tutorial/tutorial.html

Learning 2 Draw - Learn How to Easily Master Figure Drawings, Sketching Faces, and Drawing People and Explode your art into a Winning Career!
http://learning2draw.com/index.htm

Tom Lynch Watercolour Tutorials, books, videos, lectures.
http://www.tomlynch.com/

The Virtual Art Academy™ training programs are a cost-effective alternative to traditional art academy schools that take advantage of the internet to deliver high quality fine art training at an affordable price.
http://hop.clickbank.net/?bjasmine/virtualart

Virtual Pose - The Ultimate Visual Reference for Drawing and Sculpting the Human Figure.
http://hop.clickbank.net/?bjasmine/vpstudio

My 1st Award Yay!!!!

Julie at Modern Mommy gave me my very first award! I am so honored!

And now I get to give it to other people.... So here's how it goes:

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.

2. Nominate at least 10 blogs which show great Attitude and/or Gratitude!

3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5. Share the love and link to this post and to the person from whom you received your award.

I have ZERO followers aside from myself so this is hard, So far, I've spread the sisterhood to:

1 http://just-a-scrappin.blogspot.com/

2 http://expressivelyme.blogspot.com/

3 http://theartfulmama.blogspot.com/

4 http://tammysplace-tammy.blogspot.com/

5 http://scrappycatz.blogspot.com/

6 http://ruelysicreativecards.blogspot.com/

7 http://amigurumipatterns.blogspot.com/

8 http://bevq.blogspot.com/

9 http://livelaughscrap-leedle.blogspot.com/

10 http://thepinkloser.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much Julie, You made my day:)

Learning Amigurumi

So I'm very interested in learning Amigurumi, so naturally I searched google for free Amigurumi patterns & learned more than I could take in. So for future refference, Ive started a bloglist called "Fellow Needle Crafters" of the sites I've found most helpful. (Located in the left column at the bottom of my blog:)

here's what else I dug up... from google, Sara Ann & of course: CrochetMe.com

• Amigurumi, Deconstructed
  Tips and tricks about how to make some fab dolls
• Amigurumi Double Ring
  A photo tutorial on how to start working in the round without making a hole (similar to the Magic Adjustable Ring, but different)
• Assembling Amigurumi
  A photo tutorial on attaching the head and body of amigurumi dolls.
• Amigurumi Dude Pattern
  Make your own amigurumi dude.
• Amigurumi Tutorial 1 must see
  
• Amigurumi: how to get started awesome tips & tricks ;)
  
• Gallery of Amigurumi Dudes
  Crochet me designers went nuts making their own dudes, all from the same pattern.

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