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Sunsets

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Who doesn't love sunsets? It is hard to resist snapping photos of free artwork in the sky. I have taken hundreds of sunsets pictures over the years. Here are some of my favourites. Most were taken on a phone.

Schleich Toys

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I've recently discovered the Schleich brand of toys and now I am obsessed.  For plastic animal figures, they are very well detailed and pretty close to 1:12 inch scale. The company was founded in Germany in 1935 and is one of the largest manufacturers of toy figurines.  I'm sooo bummed that it took me this long to discover them. The main reason I collect figures is for photography.  I photograph the miniatures I make myself on a daily basis (for selling online ) but taking photos of toys is just for fun.  Schleich Cow photographed with a Google Pixel and edited in Snapseed - Redwood Retro I like to use other toy brands as well.  When I found this lovely creature in the garden, I couldn't resist posing it on a Hot Wheels car  (yes, I collect those too lol).

Free Dollhouse Printable Bingo sheets 1:12 scale

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This weeks Minis!

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I've been experimenting with some different cookie styles this week. I really love how the ones with the silver sprinkles turned out. If I make more of those ones I'm going to have to get stronger reading glasses because those tiny balls are really hard to focus my eyes on lol. This lot is currently available on ebay

Scrapbooking and Junk Journal Freebies - Vintage B&W Easter Graphics

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Easter and Spring graphics scanned from vintage newspapers for use in crafts and junk journals  Click here for sites with free Easter downloads

6 Websites/ Blogs with Free Easter Scrapbooking Graphics

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Happy Spring!!! (fingers crossed) I'm always afraid that if I put the winter gear into storage it will trigger a snowstorm. :) Here are 6 sites I have come across this month looking for spring / Easter inspiration. If you love vintage stuff the first link ( NYPL) is beyond awesome. The New York Public Library  The NYPL Digital Collection has an extensive database of holiday postcards and greeting cards for you to download. Currently, the collection has almost 300 Easter images. The backs and insides of the original cards/postcards have been scanned too! Make sure you check out the rest of the library's digital archive. Historical papers, books, maps..just an amazing site!!! Mr Printables Easter Papers   Adorable papers to print for Easter. This page has cute frames too! Chantahlia Designs Beautiful blog with lots of scrapbooking papers and elements Super Coloring This site has almost 50,000 free colouring sheets and paper crafts.

Junk Journal Printables - 1930's Movie / Film Ads

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Vintage Newspaper Movie Ads 1930s These would be great in a memory book or junk journal.  I have printed these ones out to use as colouring sheets.

February Freebies - 5 Blogs with Free Scrapbooking printables

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I found these awesome sites this week looking for travel themed printies. Be sure to browse the blogs as they are all filled with inspiring ideas and graphics for Junk Journalling and scrapping :) 1.      19 Printable labels and envelopes - From Sweetly Scrapped 2.       Antique Luggage Tag printables - From Knick of Time  3.      20 Free Botanical Prints - From Little House of Four  4.    Free Printable Journal Cards -    From TortaGialla  If you love Junk Journaling -Be sure to check out her blog and Etsy store  5.      24 Free 1930's Postcard Textures  - From the blog Spoon Graphics   Subscribe to his mailing list for free graphics and resources.