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].

54. Origami Ornaments

MATERIAL:

Origami Paper

You can print your own here

string or thread

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Click here to view the below instructions at full size. 
2. Once folded, pierce a small hole through the crane's back and thread your string through it, tie the ends together to form a loop.

The crane is a symbol of:

• Happiness and good omen
• Long Life
• Fidelity
• Peace

If you want to up your origami skills, you might want to add this to your arsenal:

Easy Origami Folded Fun for All Ages
by Harbo, Christopher L.

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

40. Photo Calendar

MATERIALS

Matte paper
Inkjet Printer
Photos to upload

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Follow the instructions provided by Calendar Labs.
2. download and print calendar pages.

Source: Calendar Labs

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

35. Gardener's Tote or Apron

MATERIALS

Iron-on transfer paper
Ink jet printer
Apron (or tote bag)
Iron & Ironing board
Iron-on pattern:

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash, dry, and iron Apron. (If you're ironing a transfer onto a tote bag, you don't need to wash it.)
2. Open up one of the image files and flip it horizontal so the image is mirrored.
1. On a Mac, if you open the image in Preview, go to the "Tools" menu, then click on "Flip Horizontal"
2. If opening in Picture Manager or Office: go to the Formatting toolbar and click on Edit Pictures. Then click on "Rotate and Flip." From there, click on "Flip Horizontal."
3. Print out the mirrored image onto the iron-transfer paper.
4. place your Apron (or bag) on the Ironing board, and lay the transfer, image side down, over the apron where you want it to appear.
5. follow the instructions for the Iron-on transfer paper.
   
   If the Apron has pockets, why not fill them with a dish towel & some wooden spoons for your cook, or gardening gloves, seed packets, and tools for your gardener.

Vintage Garden Images

Click on any of the images to view larger. Right click or control click on the images to download to your desktop (or just drag and drop to your desktop).

Source Just Something I Made

31. Bookplates

There are lots of places online with free downloadable bookplates, including:

1. For the Child in all of us, there's Bookplates from My Home Library.
2. From The DIY Librarian
3. From Besotted Blog
4. From RedBubble

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