97. Free Printable Mandala Coloring Book

We all need a little zen time now and again. For that reason, I've put together a set of mandala coloring pages in the form of a free printable coloring book. Simply download, print on 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper and follow the instructions for my pamphlet bound book tutorial [PDF download].

45. Recipe Cards

MATERIALS

The recipe of your choice

This FREE downloadable recipe card [PDF]

Card stock or Photo paper for an Inkjet Printer

Inkjet Printer

INSTRUCTIONS

Download the recipe card and print it out.

Cut out and write your recipe on the card.

If you want to be really fancy, get some clear contact paper and laminate the front of the card. Cut out a piece of contact paper that is bigger than the card and stick it to the front, then trim off the excess.

This recipe card was designed by me and is offered free of charge for personal use only.

[Edit 12/16]—Originally this post linked to HP.com (which at the time offered a really neat online customizable recipe card maker), and a forum page at the Crafster.org website in which someone had posted free recipe card templates. Unfortunately, both sites have since removed their offerings. 

41. Fabulously Funky Coasters

MATERIALS

Downloadable Art [PDF automatically downloads when you click the link]
Photo paper or sturdy cardstock
Scissors
Craft glue (optional)
Self-laminating sheets or adhesive vinyl (both optional)
Cork (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Go to the File menu and select Print. Load the cardstock into the printer, following the printer's directions. Print the coaster sheet.
2. Cut out the coasters.
3. Glue each coaster to a piece of cork backing using craft glue.
4. Let the coasters dry, then spray each one with a paper protectant.
   
   You can also design your own coasters.
   Print the images in color, trim around the edges, laminate or coat them to protect from spills, and add a cork bottom.

Source: Microsoft.com

36. Vintage Seed Packets

MATERIALS

HP Photo paper or other stiff paper
Vintage Seed Packet Art:

• Vegetables
• Flowers [PDF]

Glue
Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Print on photo paper or other stiff paper.
2. Cut out packets along lines.
3. Glue where indicated. Let dry.
4. Drop seeds in packet and secure top flap.
   
   Fill the packets with your favorite seeds either from your garden, or from the store.

Source: gardensandcrafts.com

26. Best Thought Cards

Here's a collection of printable cards from Marilyn Scott Waters - created to encourage friends. They're primarily aimed at women/moms, but there is a set of blank cards you can print out & make up your own encouragements.

1. Set One [PDF]
2. Set Two [PDF]
3. Set Three —quotes [PDF]
4. Blank Set
5. Best Thoughts Envelope

Source: Marilyn Scott Waters

9. Envelope Sachet

Use Martha Stewart's heart or butterfly templates to the desired size, or make your own pattern. Graph paper is good for creating a grid design (such as the one shown at top left). Working on a cutting mat or piece of felt, lay your template over an envelope.

With a thick pin, punch holes through the template and envelope until the dotted design is complete.

Fill the envelope with blends of scented ingredients. We like the following combinations: cedar tips, cedar shavings, and lavender; orange tea and dried roses; and lemon verbena, chamomile and dried lemon peel. (Vary the amount depending on the envelope size; we used 1 tablespoon in the gift-card envelope.)

With a glue stick, seal the envelope.

Poke whimsical designs in your paper envelopes, then add your choice of aromatic blends.

From MarthaStewart.com