Last Minute (again) FREE Halloween Printable / Halloween Decorating Ideas.

This is just a re post of one of the free printables that I designed that I actually still really like (some of them make me sick to my stomach to look at).  Hope you enjoy.

Last year I wrote:

Still adding some last minute touches for Halloween night?  Well you are not alone, to be honest with you I never really stop decorating for the Holidays until the day after.  I love adding last minute touches and looking for last minute deals.  I figure even if I only have it up for a couple of days this year, it’s going to be Halloween again next year. . . right?  Or maybe you need a last minute gift for I dunno. . .Visiting Teaching?  (They sale really great frames at the dollar store that can be spray painted in less than 10 min).

Regardless of what you use it for I hope you enjoy!  And don’t forget the sale on $3.00 5x7 mdf shaped frames ends Sunday at midnight.  For more details read this weeks Monday Morning Madness post.

   

http://www.4shared.com/photo/AX3MTZPt/Happy_Halloween_Free_Printable.html

CTR B Lesson 30 – Jesus Christ Love ME {Free Printable}

I know this is very last minute…but hey that’s how I roll. (That’s what happens when a disorganized person tries to run a business and raise four kids at the same time!)  Well for all you procrastinators like me….or maybe your ward is a week behind mine and you are super awesome and preparing next weeks lesson, or maybe you just want something to keep your kids entertained either at home or during sacrament meeting.  Whatever your reason please help yourself to these free "print and color" printable'.  
 
 http://www.4shared.com/photo/8MfaZPbK/CTR_B_Lesson_30_-_Jesus_Christ.h

http://www.4shared.com/photo/cuvbV9bJ/CTR_B_Lesson_30.html

Guest Post - Creative Idea to Display Free Printables!

I love to make Subway art for each holiday, but my little cheap black frame from the dollar store for the subway art just wasn't cuttin' it any more. Not to mention it was falling apart and the prints were getting all bent up moving them in and out and storing them. I love a project that can be interchangeable, so I LOVE, LOVE this idea from Poppy Seed Projects! This plaque is made with one of the Christmas printables which is PERFECT for a Christmas in July project! 

This would be a perfect Super Saturday project!

Monday Madness – Chalk Board Plaques

Happy Memorial Day!
If you keep up with trends and read blogs then you’ve seen Chalkboard prints…they are everywhere.  I have to admit I am kind of infatuated with them.  I love the throw back to antique signs and marketing designs that are usually mixed in with newer fonts and elements.  Plus they are super fun to design. 
We are excited to introduce a new project….a line of chalkboard prints.  The prints can be purchased on their own, or as a kit.  The kits include a plaque of wood to mount the print on, as well as step by step instructions.  When I made mine I added some Texturizing Cream to the top layer. 

Scatter Sunshine Chalk Board Plaque



The best part about this project though is that we will also be offering the prints as free printables. The Spring Chalk Board printable is already online ready to go.  If you looking for fast (and still pretty dang affordable} the Spring Chalk Board plaque kit can also be purchase online for only $7.95.

10 Fast, Affordable and Free Mother’s Day Gifts Using Printables

About a week ago I posted some of our free printable for Mother’s Day, well I reworked a few of them for some more fun options (okay really, I needed something to add to my own Mother’s Day gifts. )  So  here are a few last minute gift ideas and {gift decorating ideas} for Mother’s Day.  ALL of them based around some FREE PRINTABLES - Too bad husband's don't read blogs. . .these are so easy, even they could do them.

First a cute gift tag. . . .

 
. . . or two.  This one really can have multiple personalities and also work as a printable for a frame
Or as a card.



For additional colors see the original blog post.

There are also a couple of different version of this one.

Free Spring Chalk Board Art Printable

I love Spring!  Really who doesn’t?  But I think if you live in a snowy area like Ut. where the weather is at best chaotic you have a special appreciation for Spring.  When the tulips and grape hyacinthia’s start to bloom….


….my heart just feel lighter and I start to get in decorating mode.  Yes I said decorating mode.  Nothing inspires me to liven things up like Spring.  Last year I shared a popular post on Tips and Tricks for Decorating for Spring.  This year I’ve already shared the Top Five Spring Projects , but I thought I would also share a free Chalk Board Spring printable with you.  This is also one of the projects that we did during the craft class we taught at Snap this year.

Happy Halloween – Last Minute Free Printable

Still adding some last minute touches for Halloween night?  Well you are not alone, to be honest with you I never really stop decorating for the Holidays until the day after.  I love adding last minute touches and looking for last minute deals.  I figure even if I only have it up for a couple of days this year, it’s going to be Halloween again next year. . . right?  Or maybe you need a last minute gift for I dunno. . .Visiting Teaching?  (They sale really great frames at the dollar store that can be spray painted in less than 10 min).

Regardless of what you use it for I hope you enjoy!  And don’t forget the sale on $3.00 5x7 mdf shaped frames ends Sunday at midnight.  For more details read this weeks Monday Morning Madness post.

  

http://www.4shared.com/photo/AX3MTZPt/Happy_Halloween_Free_Printable.html

Last of the Teacher Appreciation Freebies

Sorry these are a little late.  Saturday ended up being a sick day at our house {{The Hubby works on Sat. so a sick day for me means lying in bed watching cartoons with three kids crawling all over 
me. . .super relaxing. . .super rejuvenating}}.

For those of you who like options. . .lucky you!  My oldest son has THREE different teachers to say thank you to this year. . .so here is the print I created for them in THREE different colors.  My plan it to find three cheap frames, paint them some funky colors and stick these prints in them, easy enough {{and that’s what we procrastinators need, EASY}} 

I’ll post pictures when I have them done.

The pictures below were created as 5x7’s

http://www.4shared.com/photo/n1473N30/Teacher_Appreciation_Printable.html

http://www.4shared.com/photo/L28zxf_m/Teacher_Appreciation_Printable.html

http://www.4shared.com/photo/P_ji6RQ1/Teacher_Appreciation_Printable.html

Downloading Freebie Tutorial

There are a TON of awesome freebies out there.  But what happens if you are computer illiterate {{like my cute Mom}} and have no idea how to use all this free stuff.  Well here is a little tutorial to help you out.  This tutorial assumes that you don’t have any fancy software like photoshop and are working with just your basic word processor.

Step 1.) Click on link provided for the free download

Step 2.) Clicking on the link will navigate you to a website used for sharing files.  We like to use 4shared.com.  

Underneath the picture of the download you will see a download button.  

Click on it.

3.) At this point your computer will prompt you to save or save as.  Choose save as and navigate to the folder you would like to save the file under.

So far so good right?!!  The next couple of steps will be a little different depending on the word processor you use.  But the essentials should be the same. 

4.)Once you have the processor open you want to find the PICTURE option.  Usually found under the edit or insert tab.  Once you have “PICTURE” highlighted a drop down menu should pop up.  Choose from file.

5.) Navigate to the correct folder.  Select the desired file and click open.  It may take a second but the picture will than appear in your word processor. 

Once the file is open in your word processor (it may take minute so be patient) you can then manipulate the file to various sizes.

This is a GREAT process if you are wanting to print something off on your home computer (perfect for projects like the Happy Spring Visiting teaching tag, or the Mother/Sister word art).  This does obviously limit you though on the quality of your image and the size of the print.

Revised YW Poster

A big SORRY on this one.  Here is the re-edited version with the correct wording.  Thank ladies for helping us catch that so quickly.

http://www.4shared.com/photo/SfgN1uwe/Theme_poster_damask_copy.html

As stated in the earlier post this poster was created an 11x14, but you can of course print it in a smaller (or even MUCH smaller version if needed). 

We’ve already had such great feedback & have been sent so many great ideas.  We would LOVE to hear your plans and ideas for the poster! 

Baptism Subway Art Frame

Tomorrow my oldest, is getting baptized. {{sniff,sniff}} I’m not even sure if I’m crying because he’s so big, or I’m so old.

I designed the matte to stick his cute picture in to be displayed at his baptism. I wish I would have thought of it sooner though because I also think it would make a cute invitation.

Here’s the blank version. The download is for an {8x10} & will also fit a {5x7} picture.
You could easily resize it though & enter text and/or a picture for an invitation.

Here is a girly version!

Here is another one using pink tones.

 

Freebie Fridays!

A new tradition for a new blog!  Kim and I are constantly creating things that never make it to our online shop.  Things for birthday parties, lesson plans, visiting teaching you name it.  We would LOVE LOVE LOVE to share these creation with you!  Every Friday we will be listing one or two of our favorite projects for you to download free (for personal use only). FUN FUN.  This week. . . .

Kim is going VT (what a good girl).   Check out this darling idea.  She simply created this tag, printed it on her computer, cut it out, stuck it on some scrap book paper, and viola there you have it.  Add flowers and some cute ribbon and you have some a darling visiting teaching gift.

Here’s the freebie!  Just click on the link below, save to your computer and PRINT.

Here is a picture of how Kim used it for her Visiting Teaching Gift.