Free printable pop-up crafts, kirigami, cut paper designs, greeting cards

Pop-ups on a computer are pretty annoying but in the world of art, pop-ups are magical. Pop-up crafts are 3D designs, usually of made of cut paper, that "pop" when you open or unfold them. In Japan, cut paper crafts are called kirigami (similar to origami). Kids love pop-up books with interactive details and they love to make their own pop-up books. Robert Sabuda is a children's illustrator who specializes in mosaics and pop-up books. Sabuda has designed beautiful 3D pop-up crafts and made his patterns available in free printable format. There are tutorials for pop-up cards. Sabuda has put links to free printable pop-up crafts for holiday craft and cut and paste kirigami. These could be used for scrapbooks and art projects for children.  Free printable pop-up crafts, kirigami, cut paper designs from Robert Sabuda

Free Diwali crafts and activities to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights

The theme of light triumphing over darkness is common in many religions. Hindus celebrate it in Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights. Diwali kicks off the Hindu new year. It falls in the month of Kartika--late October to early November on the western calendar. In 2014, Diwali begins October 23. Here are free printable Diwali crafts, activities, games and recipes. Teachers, you might want to use these as social studies lessons to explore Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and world holidays.Free Diwali crafts and activities to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights | Examiner.com

Free Printable Easter Egg Patterns, Psanky Stencils

Easter egg coloring is an art form of its own. There are traditional Easter patterns, but one style defines the art: Ukrainian psanky eggs. Many Eastern European countries have egg decorating traditions. These ancient crafts create mosaic patterns in classic designs. If you'd like to try your hand at making psanky eggs for Easter, here are free online patterns, printables and designs. I've included printable traditional easter egg stencils, too.  Free Printable Easter Egg Patterns, Psanky Stencils

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

Free Personalized Clipart, Sparkle Graphics, Animated Gifs for Greeting Cards

 Admit it, when you see cute personalized clipart on cards or online, do you get just a leetle bit covetous? I do. A friend uses animated graphics for different subjects she writes about. They sparkle. I was green with envy. 

I wanted some for my own but didn't know how to make them. Then I found these freebies. Use them for online or print greeting cards. Here's mine!  Free Personalized Clipart, Sparkle Graphics, Animated Gifs

Free Poetry Frames, Poem Template Printables for World Poetry Day--Mar. 21

Poetry can be one of the most expressive and unfettered forms of creative writing. Writing poems may be daunting for beginners. That's why I love to empower the inner poet in my lesson plans. Once get a kid hooked, and he writes for a lifetime! Here are free printable poetry frames and poem templates to break the creative ice. What are poetry frames and poem templates? Frame poems and poem templates are patterns for poems that creative writing students and aspiring poets can use to guide their writing. Depending on the age and maturity of the poet frame poems provide more or less structure. For young children just learning to write, the frame poem may resemble a fill-in-the-blank activity. For seasoned readers and writers, the poem template simply provides a springboard from which to launch poems. Reluctant or diffident creative writing students will gain confidence in their writing skill using these free printable poetry frames and poem templates. Use these to create greeting cards for World Poetry Day, March 21 or National Poetry Month in April!  Free Printable Poetry Frames and Poem Templates 

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

Free Printable Winter Crafts, Activities

The winter season is a popular theme in preschool and early elementary. In science, winter is perfect for studying  chemistry, physics, earth and life science. In social studies, students might explore winter-specific holidays and religious celebrations: Yule, Saturnalia, Winter solstice, Vernal Equinox. Concepts are adaptable across different curricula: writing, math, reading, literature, art and crafts. Why not weave winter into crafts with these online printables? You could have kids cut snowflakes, use to decorate cards and send to elderly and old folks who are disabled or shut-in. Seniors in nursing homes and senior centers love cards. Why not brighten up someone's day with a cheery homemade card? Here are free printable winter season activities. Most are interactive, hands-on project-type activities.  Winter Printables, Snowflake Patterns

Free Printable Snowflake Patterns for DIY Winter Greeting Cards

As the winter holidays wind to a close and the New Year approaches, kids will be going back to school. Now is the time that winter can get long. Why not celebrate with free printable winter crafts? Here are free printable snow and winter activities. free printable snowflake patterns

Free Printable Scrapbook Cricut Cut Paper Patterns, SVG files, Templates

Crafters, are you looking for free printable SVG files for scrapbooking, paper cutting, paper crafts and homemade greeting cards? Here are website with free printable Cricut patterns, SVG (scalable vector graphics) patterns, stencils and templates. Use these for to make your own holiday and party decorations and for templates for handmade greeting cards. Teachers you might use these printable patterns to make your own classroom supplies and lesson plans. Parents you could use free printable SVG files for home decor.

Your first stop for scrapbooking and paper cutting is to visit Cricut for free printable Cricut patterns. Use Cricut patterns for your paper cutting machine and paper crafts. There are special printable paper crafts and paper cutting templates each week so check back to see what the featured freebies are. And check around for patterns to purchase. Next hop on over to Pinterest for pages and boards for free Cricut patterns printables and cutting machine patterns. Your next port of call for free printable SVG files is Printable Cuttable Creatables. Most SVG files patterns are for purchase but there's also a nice selection of freebies for your scrapbook and home crafts needs.

SVG Cutting Files has super cut freebies and printables. These cover children, decorations, holidays and parties. Use these templates and patterns for scrapbook and homemade greeting cards. Chicfetti has an awesome collection of free printable SVG files and paper cutting patterns including monograms, party and wedding printables, greeting cards, holiday and more. There are a few other sites with free printable SVG files for crafts. Love Paper Crafts has a ginormous collection of SVG printables. Enjoy your scrapbooking with free Cricut patterns and paper crafts templates.

Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Patterns, Stencils

Free Printable Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Trick or Treat Carving the traditional Halloween pumpkins is a time-honored rite of trick-or-treat. If you are looking for some unique, creative pumpkin carving stencils for your jack-o-lantern, you've come to the right place. Here are free printable pumpkin stencils. Read More

Free Printable Origami, Kirigami Greeting Card Craft Patterns and Templates

Free Printable Origami, Kirigami and Pop-up Scissors Craft Patterns, Stencils and Templates Love to design your own greeting cards? Then you must try Japanese origami (paper folding) and kirigami (paper cutting). Create lovely 3D pop-up greeting cards easily  with these Oriental crafts. Follow this link for free printable origami and kirigami patterns and stencils. Click for free printable origami and kirigami patterns

Free Printable Christmas Stencils, Holiday Templates, Clipart

Easy Stained Glass Window Christmas Card Crafts with Free Printable Holiday Stencils I'm always looking for good Christmas and holiday crafts that work with senior citizens, preschoolers and special needs students. Here's a no-fail stenciled holiday card making craft with free printable stencils included that's great for all ages. free printable Christmas stencils

Free Printable All Occasion Greeting Cards

Free Printable Greeting Cards Free Printable.net: one-stop website for free printable business forms, document templates, personal and household organizers, greeting cards, party decorations, classroom forms, coloring pages, puzzles and more. You can find free printable greeting cards for all occasions, celebrations, events and holidays. free printable greeting cards

Free Printable Christmas Ornaments, Decorations

Free Printable Christmas Cards and Decorations Great websites with free Christmas printable activities including cards, countdown calendars, lessons, games, puzzles, activities, cut and paste, decorations on the secular or non-religious themes of the holiday. Free printable Christmas Ornaments

Free Printable Halloween Party Games, Decorations

Free Printable Halloween Party Games, Decorations Websites with free printable Halloween party decorations, Halloween games, trick or treat cards, Halloween puzzles. Print for home or classroom. Free printable pumpkin patterns, masks, party supplies, trick or treat bags and lots more free printable fun. free printable halloween party decorations