Free printable vintage greeting cards, antique artwork, retro holiday clipart for homemade cards

Do you save or collect old greeting cards? Do you love vintage art? Several sites on the Internet have made retro holiday clipart, vintage greeting cards, antique artwork and old images available to print royalty free. Most free printable vintage greeting cards are found elsewhere online, but you can print antique artwork for personal use (aka don't sell or duplicate the images for profit). Use the vintage art to decorate greeting cards, scrapbooks, collages, gift bags, boxes, bookmarks and stationary. But do not sell anything you make with the images.   Free printable vintage greeting cards, antique artwork, retro holiday clipart | Examiner.com

Free printable greeting cards coloring pages, and kids holiday coloring

Looking for ways to keep summer boredom from making kids restless? It's hard to keep kids occupied productively. Work-at-home and stay-at-home parents have it doubly tough. Then add to that a holiday, and you have antsy children, underfoot, making preparations even harder. You need a child-minder first aid kit.

Here are boredom busters for kids--free printable color-your-own greeting cards. Put busy-body kids to work making cards to send and share. Use these holiday coloring pages to engage kids in holiday preparations, making decorations. These links have greeting cards to print and color, for all holidays.  Free printable color-your-own greeting cards and kids holiday coloring pages

Free Printable Easter Cards for Kids to Color

Here are some color-your-own Easter cards to make and share. I've listed websites to print free Easter cards for children to color; these are non-secular cards so that you can use them in any public or educational setting. For religious Easter printables and cards, explore this blog. I've got links for loads of Biblical Easter, Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christian activities. Free Printable Easter Cards for Children

Use Free Printable Bible Coloring Pages for Catholic and Christian Easter Cards

Catholics and Christian Easter is about more than just bunnies and candy. Easter is about the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are free printable stations of the cross, rosary, saints and Easter bible story coloring pages.Why not have kids color and send as Easter greeting cards? Or send as notes of encouragement during Lent, the time preceding Easter?



The Catholic and Orthodox churches, and some protestant Christian churches, observe the season of Lent for forty days before Easter. Lent "follows" Jesus's during forty days of fasting in the desert when He was tempted by Satan. in preparation for His sacrifice on the cross. During Lent, we pray, fast and do acts of mercy, almsgiving and penance to imitate Jesus. We follow the "Way of the Cross" or Stations of the Cross and pray the rosary.  Free Printable Lent and Catholic Easter Coloring Pages 

Free Printable Spring Craft Stencils, Patterns and Templates

Spring is but a few short days away. Here's a bunch of cute, free printable stencils you can use to make, oh, just about any craft your heart desires. Use these flower, bird, egg, butterfly patterns to make cute spring cards. Send to senior citizens and shut-ins.  Free Printable Craft Stencils, Holiday Patterns and Templates

Use Free Printable Catholic Easter Coloring Pages as Greeting Cards

Catholics entered the penitential season of lent which takes us up to Easter. For us, Easter isn't bunnies and candy. It's is about the Passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Here are free printable stations of the cross, rosary, saints and Easter bible story coloring pages. Why have kids color, write messages on the back and send as notes of encouragement. Sure, lent is a sacred time, of fasting and prayer. But it's also about almsgiving. And reaching out, sending loving messages, is a great way to give. .Free Printable Lent and Catholic Easter Coloring Pages

Printable Winter Crafts and Winter Holiday Cards

Okay so you may not think winter is something to celebrate. But why not make the best of it with some crafts? Make cards and bring them to seniors. Color pictures of snow sports to get in on the Sochi 2014 Olympic spirit. Teacher Mama is here with printable winter-themed crafts for bored, snowbound kids. First, clear a spot on the table. Or better yet set up a separate craft table. Bust out glue, scissors, markers, glitter, your nifty scrapbook edging scissors, stickers, pom poms, fake gems all your crafty goodies.Next, go to these websites   Printable Winter Crafts and Activities for Kids 

Free Valentine Cards to Print and Color

This Valentine's Day 2014 promises to be a frosty cold one. We've had a slew of snow days. And we work at home parents know what that means--Bored restless children underfoot. You modern families have the perfect boredom buster--computers, so use them. Not for gaming. Kids get way too much of that already. I mean print some free valentines for the kids to color. Hey, senior shut-ins will love this too!  Free (Yes Free!) Valentines to Print, Perfect for Snowbound Kids

Free printable picture frames, photo frame crafts for Recycled Christmas Gift Crafts Picture Frame Greeting Cards

Advent began December 1 for Catholics and Orthodox Christians. This season counts down to Christmas. As a homeschool family, we did Christmas crafts all through Advent and gave them as gifts. I set up a craft station using our portable kidde picnic table (cleaned it up and brought it inside). That way the little ones could craft while I did lessons, then the olders ones joined in when finished. I used cheap, recycled materials to save money. Tape a piece of cardboard to the back and make it a picture frame greeting cards. Easy as apple pie! Recycled Christmas Gift Crafts for Children--free printable Picture Frames

Free Halloween Countdown Calendar to Print

Anticipation is making poor Halloween anxious children wait. Oh the agony that can be, especially for little ones looking forward to trick-or-treat. 'How many more days?' They ask. Why not turn this anticipation into a fun learning experience? Use this free printable Halloween trick-or-treat countdown calendar. Using this free printable countdown to Halloween and trick-or-treat calendar, children can mark the days themselves. Family Fun countdown to Halloween calendar craft project. The project requires you to print three separate pages. Read onFree Printable Halloween Trick-or-Treat Countdown Calendar

Free Printable Patriotic Crafts, Activities for Memorial Day

I've published several articles featuring free printable activities for different holidays, including the patriotic ones. Since publishing these articles, I've found more free printable patriotic crafts, greeting cards, activities and projects. These free printable activities might easily be used as lesson plans for school or homeschool. A hands-on activity livens up any lesson in school. Use these crafts and activities for American history, Government, Civics, Social Studies, Geography and other similar classes. I've included lessons for many different age groups. Remember to share with elderly friends for whom holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans' Day may be difficult.

You don't need to be a teacher to print the activities. There is no code or user ID required. I do recommend as I have before that you subscribe to the email list if the website has one available. You will be kept up-to-date on new free printable materials as they become available.Free Printable Patriotic Projects and Activities

Free Printable Memorial Day Cards, Remembrance Day Cards

Memorial Day and 4th of July conjure up images of flags, parades, flowers, soldiers, banners and all that is most beautiful in America. While you may not think of Memorial Day as a holiday for sending greeting cards, especially with the high cost of cards and postage. Memorial Day is a particularly special day for soldiers and older citizens however. Senior citizens love patriotic holidays like the 4th of July and Memorial Day because they can remember with nostalgia the soldiers coming home from overseas, the parades, those loved and lost. Senior citizens also really enjoy receiving greeting cards. 4th of July and Memorial Day are a bittersweet holidays for relatives of fallen soldiers and for those who served in the armed forces, too. Read more

5 Repurposed Uses for Valentines--Art Projects, Crafts, Gifts

Little Miss took her neatly-labeled valentines to school and arrived home with reciprocal Valentine cards from friends. So now, what to do with these prized missives? Clean freaks will surrepititiously toss them when she isn't looking. Sentimental (ahem, packrat) parents will encourage saving. Artsy (aka messy) moms won't know what happens to them as valentines will filter into the child's general room litter. None of these is very satisfying considering cost and work put into valentines. Here are five cheap, homemade recycled ways to repurpose kids valentines.  5 Repurposed Uses for Valentines--Art Projects, Crafts, Gifts

Free Printable Snowflake Patterns, Winter Crafts for Greeting Cards

February is the time when winter gets long, especially with 2013's impending blizzard. Why not celebrate the season with free printable winter crafts? Make and send greeting cards just because! Cheer up lonely homebound seniors with a winter themed card. Here are free printable snowflakes and winter activities. Cut snowflake patterns and use to decorate! Family Fun is always a one-stop source for free printables, crafts, games, activities and fun. Winter is no exception. Visit this like a get your printer warmed up, because you can print crafts galore. Got preschoolers at home who miss older siblings and get bored easily? No problem. Family Fun has literally hundreds of winter themed cut and paste, coloring, paper folding, dioramas, diy greeting cards, craft activities and lessons. Family Fun isn't just for preschool children, though. Check out the dozens of free printable crafts for older children too. Perfect for homeschool, classroom activities, scout troops, 4H, Sunday school, Bible school and any kids' activity group.  Free Printable Snowflake Patterns and Winter Craft Activities

Print Free Internet Valentines from your Computer

At each holiday I have a few bookmarked websites that I check for free printable crafts, greeting cards, coloring pages and activities. Here are my top favorite free printable valentines crafts websites for Valentine's Day activities. Lots of free valentines for exchanges. Free Printable Valentines

Printable American Idol Cards, Invitation, Party Theme

I think if we were honest, most all of us have enjoyed American Idol. Do you have an AI fan in your home? I certainly do and because of that, I've prepared with the help of my young devotees, a fabulous American Idol themed party! These party activities are DIY, too. We know you could probably figure out without this article. how to go to Party America and select American Idol party theme supplies. But here are ways to make your own free printable American Idol greeting cards, party invitations, decorations and games. Ideas include cover activities, food, decorations, prizes and of course, music, too! Here is your one-stop American Idol party theme.  Party Planner: American Idol Theme

Free Printable Christmas Crafts, Homemade Greeting Cards

Finding yourself cash-strapped this holiday season? Christmas gets expensive! I've not celebrated Hanukkah, but I'm sure it does too. If you like sending Christmas cards, but can't afford to, you need free printable Christmas greetings. Print from your computer for inexpensive holiday cards. These make great children's craft projects, too. Want to get double the fun from these crafts? Print in black and white and color them yourself.  Read more

Free Printable Halloween Party Invitations, Kids Trick or Treat Cards

Planning a childrens' Halloween trick or treat party? Everything seems to cost so much these days. My daughter wanted to be a Teletubby and the costume cost $60! Here's a way to keep costs down--how about skipping the expensive cards and invitations for your party? Here are free printable Halloween party invitations and kids trick or treat cards with cute kid-not-too-scary pictures. These free printables are perfect for preschool, elementary and middle school Halloween activities. Read on Free Printable Halloween Party Invitations, Kids Trick or Treat Cards

Free Printable Party Invitations and All Occasion Greeting Cards for Kids

Making and sending greeting cards has been a time-honored tradition in my classroom and homeschool. We made Get Well Soon, birthday, holiday cards. We made our own invitations, too. Here are free printable all occasion greeting cards for kids to print and make. Whatever the occasion, a greeting card brings a smile. Holidays, birthdays, new baby, wedding, anniversary, sympathy, illness, congratulations, whatever the event, out came the construction paper, scissors and markers.

We always shunned the pricey impersonal party invitations and made our own. With these free printable all occasion greeting cards all you need is a printer and scissors and you have greeting cards for every season, holiday, event or occasion. Family Fun is a veritable treasure trove for free printable invitations and greeting cards. You can find free printable invitations and greeting cards for almost any theme or occasion. Read more at Free Printable Party Invitations and All Occasion Greeting Cards for Kids

Free Printable Valentines for Classroom Valentine's Day Parties

Valentine's Day card exchanges are a rite of passage in preschool and elementary school. Homeschool groups, scout troops and religious education classes often exchange cards, too. Here are free printable DIY valentines to share Free Printable Valentines Day Cards, Crafts