free downloads

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

Hiya, anyone have any good sites they regulary go to to download free background papers etc?

I have used a few like madabout cards (brill site) they have even started to sell in bulk.
Cant remember the others but let me know what you use as im always on the hunt for new stuff. ;)

[JBJB]

I've pm'd you with a link ;)

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

oooooooo ta :D wondered wot pm was but then scroled up. il get used to this site sooer or later :o)

[EMEvans]

I've always wondered about downloading backing papers but thought it would be more expensive to do it this way with the inks involved. Do you find it cost effective?

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

i guess so but i dont really have a really good craft shop near me. im in croydon and the nearest and best in the craft barn in lingfield.

Smiths have got a few bits as too have sussex stationers but very limited. sometimes its easier to make or download and print from home. saves going out and spending too much lol.

I tend to use them more at christmas. had some fab ones from Madaboutcards.

[Peter]

That's enough plugs for them. ;)

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

enough plugs for who? have i said something i shouldnt have done?:sleep:

[Peter]

Not unless you're repping for madabout cards! :D

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

noop! just love their site and wanted to share. that is ok isnt it?
I only make my cards for a hobby, i wouldnt know where to start selling mine and i know i know there is a section on here but im too scared of all the tax business etc etc. would rather stick to what i know for now.

I work for the government :mf: not a craft site, although I wouldnt mind.

I only mentioned it cause I thought thats the whole idea of a craft site is to share info with people. :rolleyes: :sm::D

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

hehehehehehe im now a moderate crafter - lol better than a junior. reminds me of the post im working in now. Im lower than what I deserve lol.

Anyway Im just on a passing through so Il chat to you soon.

Take care peter. ;)

xxxx

[deezkatz]

If you sign up on www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk (http://www.pinkpetticoat.co.uk) they send you monthly free downloadable backing papers, I've purchased a few items off her too. Shes really friendly.
x

[Funkyhand]

There are loads of Digital Scrapbooking sites that offer free downloads. http://www.shabbyprincess.com (http://www.shabbyprincess.com/) is just one example. You can buy the designers kits for a few dollars (they are almost always US sites) as well, they are all very talented. I am an advocate of buying downloads too rather than just surfing for freebies as I know how long it takes to design backing papers!;)
Enjoy!
Anice xx :):)

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

cheers girls :D;) will have a good nose when i get the chance xxxx

[millymolly]

Has anyone tried cannons site they do printable scrapbook paper. which i use for my cards. they do alot of other printable stuff.

cannon creative park

cant post link soz

[HaNdMaDe By LiSa X]

aw cheers millymolly, just had a quick sneek at your response. ;) not got the time today as I should be making my friends wedding card so I will save it to my faves and have a good ol snoop another time. :D

[Nell]

I've always wondered about downloading backing papers but thought it would be more expensive to do it this way with the inks involved. Do you find it cost effective?

I use an epson printer for which I buy compatible cartridges @ less than £2 each. It's worth considering buying an epson so that you can use cheap compatibles rather than a cheaper Lexmark which has expensive cartridges and no compatibles available.

[Nell]

Hiya, anyone have any good sites they regulary go to to download free background papers etc?

I have used a few like madabout cards (brill site) they have even started to sell in bulk.
Cant remember the others but let me know what you use as im always on the hunt for new stuff. ;)

I've had a good look & you can get some free stuff but probably not with the copyright you want. The problem with free stuff is that the quality on the screen looks ok but when you look at the file it's too small for printing - it needs to be a 100k or better JPG. To store that size of file costs money so you're not going to get a good quality printable image for free. I've found one site sam-cards.com who sell printable downloads as PDF files which is clever because the file size is small but the image is fine for printing.

[no1smiles2000]

isit breaking copyright if i use clip art in word to produce my own backing papers?