Download Inkscape FREE

This is the place where you dl Inkscape, the program I use to convert images to SVG format to use with SCAL (sure Cuts A Lot) with my cricut machine.

http://www.inkscape.org/download/

MY FREE CLOTH DIAPER SEWING PATTERN

Just wanted to let everyone know I've made my own cloth diaper pattern and I am sharing it freely with anyone who has need for it. When you print the images, select FIT TO PAGE. Use 1/4 inch seam max for the front, back & tabs and a 2" seam for the soaker otherwise it will be too wide and baby will walk funny lol.
To download the pattern right click images below, select "view image", right click again & select "save image as":

Charming Symbols Font

I found another awesome font click the link below the image...


http://www.fontreactor.com/foundries/iacy/charming-symbols/

Free Celtic MD Font

this one is awesome too :)
Download Link: http://www.fontreactor.com/font/celtic-md/

Free Cherub Font

Download Link: http://www.fontreactor.com/foundries/house-of-lime/cherub/

Free Fairy Iron-Ons

Free Fairy Iron-Ons From HP Canada
Get yours by clicking the link below:)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/acProject?project=fairyironons&extcat=ironons&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca

Another New Cart

Update ;P

Well I've moved, I'm almost completely settled in, and as a treat to myself, I finally bought the Cricut Design Studio (about 3 weeks ago). So now I can really have some fun, once I get my craft room set up lol. So today I got the Indie Art Cart and Again, like you didn't already know, I'll be going underground to whip up some awesomeness to share:)

OMG I am So in love with this...

Ok I'm a squirrel FREAK and this woman is my hero check out her video, I'm soooo spelled out right now, by her awesomeness, the song, and the squirrel that I have watched it like 5 times, you need to check out her blog I'm subscribed to her blog & youtube she rules...
Go give her oodles of love & props xoxoxoxox

http://thepinkstamper.blogspot.com/2008/05/episode-17-cricut-card.html

Aelwyn's Ouija Board

This is just sooo beautiful you need to check it out...

There are More pics on her Blog HERE!

She makes these for order also, to contact by email use this address: aelwyndaeira@yahoo.ca

Totally Free Crochet Patterns

Tina Crochet Calabrese's Totally Free Crochet Pattern Blog was born out of the inheritance of hundreds of crochet patterns (that no longer are covered by copyright, or are now in the public domain) along with my personally collected stash and own creations, combined with the understanding that YOU NEED ANOTHER PATTERN for that PAS or Pattern Acquisition Syndrome. Tell your crochet friends to come and get some free patterns!

http://totallyfreecrochetpatterns.blogspot.com/

Another Great Crochet Pattern Link
Found some more fab free Patterns here
http://www.freeeasycrochetpatterns.net/

Grandmothers Pattern Book:)
http://grandmotherspatternbook.com/

Pretty Scrappy & PSE Tutorials

Well I just joined Pretty Scrappy Forum to learn to use all the magnificent digi scrapbooking dls I got from Rachel, and they have a section where someone was sweet enough to not only offer tutorials but post links to them.

I highly recommend Joining the Pretty Scrappy Store for all your digi scrapping needs, and the most amazing designs in the universe. And make sure to join the forum linked above also because they have AMAZING customer support :)

These are 2 of the tutorial links I found there, and they are amazing....
http://mistycatodesigns.blogspot.com/

http://www.hummiesworld.com/Tutorials.html

Great Tutorials

Teri has awesome tutorials on her blog for various projects, her page can be found here:
http://bigideasfromalittlegirl.blogspot.com/
http://www.bigideastoo.blogspot.com/

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