Weekly Warm-Up: 20 Free Downloads in 10 Minutes (or less)

01/11/2010 at 4:00 am | Posted in weekly warm up | 18 Comments
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In the spirit of this milestone year that starts a new decade, we’re bringing you monthly lists with a 20-10 theme. Let’s start this party with freebies. How does 20 free downloads in under 10 minutes sound? Free sounds pretty sweet to me. So start the timer and see if you can’t collect 20 new digi delights faster than you can cook up some Mac ‘n Cheese.

Download #1: Love Notes
Tell someone you love them with our cutie-pie notes. Get the full set here.

Artwork by Creating Keepsakes Magazine

Download #2: Photo Labels
These easy-to-use labels make remembering the details behind a photo a breeze. And they’re designed to fit precisely on  2″ x 4″ labels (Avery 5263).

Label by Creative Crafts Group

Download #3: DIY Photo Cube
Creativity gets squared with this playful photo display. Download the template, and make your own cubed collection of memories.

Image by Creative Crafts Group

Download #4: Lovely Bookmarks
Marking your page is much more adorable with these bookmarks found at livinglocurto.com.

Images and artwork by livinglocurto.com

Download #5: Digital Kit
Enjoy the snow without the cold by staying indoors and scrapping your favorite frigid moments with this cool Winter Wonderland Mini Kit by Jen Allyson at twopeasinabucket.com.

Image and artwork by twopeasinabucket.com

Download #6: Pocket Card
Send an interactive valentine using this pocket-card template from Nichole Heady of Papertrey Ink.

Project and image by Nichole Heady

Download #7: Ticket Accents
Embellish your layouts with these fun designs found at The 80s Me. Now that’s the ticket!

Image and artwork by The 80s Me

Download #8: Pocket Calendar
Keep track of the months ahead with this calendar pattern (scroll down to the paragraph where it says “downloads” to retrieve the templates for each month). It was designed by Sam & Cheryl and featured on creaturecomforts.com. The handy pocket is perfect for holding memorabilia from various events until it comes time to scrapbook.

Alternate and deep breathing.

Image by creaturecomforts.com

Download #9: Box Template
Truly personalized gift wrap is only a few folds away with this template by Julie Ebersole of papertrufflez.com.

Image and project by Julie Ebersole

Download #10: Bird Pattern
Give someone a tweet gift by attaching a paper bird to an ordinary gift bag using this template from Paper Crafts magazine.

Image and artwork by Paper Crafts magazine

Download #11: Paper Globes
Put a little love in the air with this cheery template from Heather Bailey. (To get to this template, click here and scroll down the screen until you see the “free patterns” section on the right side of the screen.)

Image and project by Heather Bailey

Download #12: Fry-Box Pattern
With our free template, you can fill a handmade fry box with beauty supplies for a friend. It’s a fun treat without the calories.

Image by Creating Keepsakes magazine

Download #13: Photo Filters
Change up the looks of your digi photos using these free photo actions from The Pioneer Woman.

Image by thepioneerwoman.com

Download #14: Journaling Cards
Put your memories into words with our clean and classic journaling cards designed by Tiffany Tillman.

Journaling card designed by Tiffany Tillman

Download # 15: Goal Tracker
Putting your New Year’s resolutions on these stylish cards, designed by Heidi Swapp for House of 3, will make sticking to those goals all the more enjoyable.

Artwork by Heidi Swapp for House of 3

Download #16: Valentine’s Day Sentiments
Paper Crafts magazine offers a bouquet of beautiful sentiment downloads each month. Check them out for a quick card-making solution.

Artwork by Paper Crafts magazine

Download #17: Layout Template
Design a groovy grid page with this free grid page template by Cathy Zielske.

Image by Creative Crafts Group; layout by Cathy Zielske

Download #18: Doodle Download
Whether you’re decorating a gift bag or adding to a layout, coloring in this happy doodle by Stephanie Ackerman of Homegrown Hospitality is sure to make your project shine.

Image and artwork by Homegrown Hospitality

Download #19: Bookplates
Keep track of your 2010 reading list with these divine bookplates from Martha Stewart Living.

Image by MarthaStewart.com

Download #20: Birthday Party in a Box
Let the party begin with this box o’ fun, which was featured in our special issue 101 Hip, Handmade Gifts by Nicole LaRue.

Image by Creating Keepsakes magazine

Wow! That’s a whole lotta free for one post. We sure do know how to make the most of our 10 minutes, don’t we? Thanks for joining us today. We can’t wait to bring you another 20-10 list next month.

Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, creative editor

CHA Wrap-Up Week: Day 4

08/13/2009 at 11:04 am | Posted in Insider's Look | 102 Comments
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meganSo much to see, so little time. This is the story of the CHA life, both at the show and on the blog. Yes, we’ve dedicated an entire week to this exciting event, but even that doesn’t feel like enough. So, I hope you don’t mind that we’re going to cram a bunch of videos in today. We’re also going to add an extra day to the fun and extend our CHA week through Saturday. Good? Good!

 

NEW EXIBITORS

Today I want to take you on a tour of some of the new exhibitors showing at CHA this year. These fresh faces always have beautiful and innovative things to offer the scrapbooking world and I hope you’ll join us in giving them a great big welcome to the industry.

ScrapCessories

Here’s an organization solution you’re going to love. Not only will it keep things tidy at home in your creative space, but it will also make crafting on the go a snap.

Lily Bee Design

This company is as delightful as the name implies. Join me in looking at two of their new lines and get another glimpse at my speech impediment. (Last round of CHA videos it was “aluminum” that caught me—I can never say that word—this show it’s “tulle.”) There’s nothing like feeling foolish on film to boost your ego. 😉

Album Concepts

Personalize your albums with your favorite digital photos. This company makes it easy and fun!

Kiki Art

Meet Kiki, the warm and adorable designer and owner behind Kiki Art. She’ll explain how her colorful designs are inspired by that happy child within.

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION

Today’s product demo comes to you from the Zutter booth. Stephanie Ackerman, a dear friend of the CK family, shows how to use the Bind It All tool to make a charming little album in no time at all.

WHAT’S NEXT

Tomorrow: We’re excited to welcome a special guest blogger who will take you inside the first-ever CHA Craft Super Show. I’m not going to reveal our guest, but I can say that you’re sure to form an attachment when you meet her. (That’s a little hint for you.)

Saturday: I know that there have been requests for photos. If you’re one who wants to see show snapshots, Saturday is your day. We’ll post a bunch of great show shots for your viewing pleasure. While we’re at it, we’ll be sure to include one or two more videos. A good time is sure to be had by all.

GIVEAWAY

Here’s an original idea. Let’s say you tell us what you like the most about today’s post and we’ll select a comment to win a CHA prize pack. (Winners to be announced next week.) Again, the feedback is very helpful. Thanks so much for all of the comments left thus far. We love hearing from you.

Cheers!
Megan Hoeppner, Creative Editor

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