Pointy House papercraft gift box templateFREEBIE from me to you.

Hi there, sorry I haven't been around.  Last week was a bad one (ill, smashed foot, little sleep, stuff like that), so I just didn't feel like playing.  Yesterday I decided I needed to make something new to share, and I'm glad I did, it was the most fun I've had in days.
I guess I have a "thing" for boxes and paper houses.  I was looking at the many templates I've collected, and there are tons of them out there, but I wanted to make something slightly different.  I came up with a simple "house box" (though the shape could be used otherwise, I sure) that I call "pointy house" (gee, I'm so clever ... not).  It gave me the opportunity to use up some of the tons of scrap paper I have left from other projects.

"Pointy House" Paper Craft Box - Free Template Download

I made it with tabs for making little houses, etc., but once enclosed it wouldn't be much good as a gift box.  So I cut off the tabs on the next one, and punched holes near the top to tie with ribbon. (Use two ribbons, criss-cross them, gather them up and make a bow.) That worked well, though I'm sure there are other cute ways to close it up.  Then I used my scraps to decorate it.  I made some panels for the roof, so I decided to include panel templates (walls and roof) on an alternate template page.   (These are 98% of the original side, but in the one pictured I actually made them slightly larger than the roof sides. Just so you know, it wasn't the best way to go.)
Here is a thumbnail of the template:

Print this "fit to page".  It's made for a 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock. You can download a png file or a jpg file of either with or without panel templates at BOX or 4Shared.  As usual, it is free for personal use. If you do a project with this and post it on your blog or website, share a link!  Thanks, and ENJOY! - Kat

Freebie alert: Biker Boy over at Sliekje's digi stamp site.

I just love digi stamps, can't get enough of them, and I can't resist Sliekje's cute critters (especially the cats!).  I hadn't visited over there since May, so when I popped by today I was delighted to see the posting from March that I had missed ... it was a cute little boy on his motorcycle.  Or you can use it as a girl, as "he" has a helmet (I'd add a ponytail!). I know lots of you come here for the "biker" stuff I've had, so I thought you'd love this.  And I guess it is about time I told Angelique (Sliekje) how thankful I am for her generosity,  in freely sharing all those wonderful digi drawings she does.
Here is a thumbnail, go to her site for the full size, and to see her other drawings and sites (scroll down, it's under the spring ones she just put up):

http://sliekje.blogspot.com/

I found something on my computer that I will try to get up in a few days.  See you then! - Kat

Freebie Digi Scrap Element Pack with motorcycle elements!

Freebie alert... from me!  I've been going back through some files I "abandoned" awhile ago (probably when I got my cutting machine!), and I finally optimized a bunch of PNG files with motorcycle camping trips and such stuff in mind.  There is a pile of stuff in there, so I Zipped it all.  I hope you can use some of it in your scrapbooking/craft projects.  Here are the previews of some of the items (don't judge the sizes by this, I had to fit them all in some how). I call it my "Hardly Harley Colors" set:

Here is a list of what is in the pack (there is a LOT more than pictured).  I included the previews and this list in the file:

Hardly Harley Colors element pack from Covered in Glue

Not all items shown.  Sizes not always related.
Package contains:
11 Backgrounds
8 call outs
5 choppers
4 palm trees
3 wrenches
3 tents
2 leaf trees
2 crows
2 face bandanas
2 leaves
2 birds
2 ravens
2 deer behind tree
2 flames
2 howling wolves
2 skulls
2 bunnies
2 cook pots
2 award ribbon/frames
(Extra boot with flowers)

All other single items as shown
Free for personal use only. 

I'd really love it if you'd stick a link in the comments section if you use this on anything.  I bet you can have a lot of fun with it, and I hope you do!  Let me know if you like this, I have several more different color scheme sets I can finish up if you do.
You can download the scrap elements in zip file at BOX or 4Shared.  Enjoy! - Kat

Why I love my husband...

.. Or one or two of the reasons, anyway. Besides being my business partner, best friend, mate, sexy, hard working, smart, clever, and tons of other great things, he can be a silly romantic and makes me laugh. Oh, he is far from perfect, but as far as men go, he's the best I've ever met. And he only improves with age!

Let me show you what I mean by the "makes me laugh" and "romantic" part:

He went off to the dump before work one morning, and came home with goodies from the doughnut shop. I came downstairs from my art room/office and found this scene on the kitchen counter.

He had found a heart-shaped boston cream (my favorite!), and these little "skull dudes" have been floating around since I bought a dozen for our shop one Halloween.  (He has used them many times before).

He taped them to the counter with a letter opener (as weapon) and little signs.

 

 

The signs read "Kill the doughnut king", "We want the donut", and the guy protecting the doughnut with the weapon has a sign that says "Back away from the doughnut".

As you can imagine, I laughed my a** off.  Isn't that creative for a guy who thinks he has no artistic talent? He is a mighty fine mechanic, and has built bikes from scratch that would knock your socks off, so creative he is.  So I guess I can add "humble" to his list of fine qualities!   Thanks for visiting!  Kat

Freebie Paper Toy - Bobbette the bobcat

Happy Friday!  I hope this finds you well and loving life.  I'm finally feeling a whole lot better today, so this is a VERY nice day for me! Life is good.

I started papercrafting when I was teaching a Sunday school class, and was trying to find simple craft projects for the kids to do.  I fell in love with paper toys for awhile, going a little nuts (as is my norm).  I made up a few of my own, and found one today while looking through my folders.  I decided to share. It's a silly little thing, but not too hard to build and kinda fun.  It's "Bobette" the Bob Cat:

Paper Toy for Personal Use Only

It would be a good "pill bottle cover-up" or a kid's toy or a "desk mate". Or you can put a plastic bag inside with adhesive, and use as a small goody gift box.
I uploaded a PNG template file and a JPG template file for you.  (Don't copy the image above, it is low resolution and will print out crappy.) You can download this free papercraft toy at BOX  (I did a little folder organizing there this morning) or 4Shared (most of my files are in the "Sync" folder, so that's where this link goes.  Look for the PAPER CRAFT TOYS folder (or click this link if you don't want to see the other files.) Let me know how you like it, or what I need to improve.  Enjoy!  Kat

First March Freebie! White bunny for Easter.

Hello out there, and Happy March.  Spring may be right around the corner, but here in northern New Hampshire, it has been snowing every day for a week or so, and everything is lovely and white.  I just can't imagine flowers showing up anytime soon, but anything is possible with the way the weather has been around here.

I made up a bunny image for you to download. It's a png file. (If you need a jpg or gif, or need it in a certain color, let me know.) I made it awhile ago, but I've been ill for several weeks, so haven't been getting as much done as I'd like. I figured I better get this up, or next thing I know Easter will have passed!  As usual, it is free for personal use.  Just a little thing I put together, nothing fancy, but maybe you can use it on a card or something.  Hope you like it!
Here's a lower grade view of the image:

You can download the free png file at BOX  or 4Shared. Enjoy!  Kat

Freebie Alert - Animal Alphabet on Digiprop

I've been eyebrow deep in re-doing the entire website for my business, which is like 400 pages, so as you can imagine, I haven't had time for crafting, blogging, or any of that good stuff.  But I saw something today that blew my mind, and had to share it with you.  Digiprop has posted an Animal Alphabet papercraft series.  It is so cute, and it's TOTALLY FREE!  What generosity!  You can download PDF files of each letter.  I downloaded K for Kangaroo (me!), D for our last name, and L for my darling Larry.  I'll have to snag more later for friends if I ever get this work project finished. 

Go on over to: http://digitprop.com/alphabet/ to get these wonderful and imaginative papercraft letters.  Be sure to leave a nice note of thanks for giving them FREE!

OK, back to work for me, boo hoo.:)  Enjoy!  Kat

Freebie from Covered in Glue: Cutting files and silhouette of a rose inside a heart.

FREEBIE VALENTINE CUT FILE in SVG, SCUT3, with JPG included.

I've been trying to find time to cut this file and make sure it worked before posting it.  My hubby decided to build his closet upstairs today (he's been using the dining room up until now!), so I quick cut this out, although I ripped the rose taking it out.  As you can see, you can use the rose as well (if you don't rip it!).  Sorry I haven't had time to put together a finished project to show you.

As I've been trying to do with each project, I've included a jpg for those of you without a cutting machine.

I may have one more valentine's file, if I have time to do the word art to accompany it, as I feel it needs it.

Hope you can use this.  Have fun crafting!  - Kat
You can download this at 4Shared or BOX.