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OWL PATTERN FREEBIE!

OK, here it is!  After many requests, I'm finally posting the owl pattern, just for you! I broke it up into 3 pages to print on a standard printer, but the main owl set up works with a 12" x 12" paper. The beak and eyes are cut from scraps of different papers.

Enjoy, friends!

Download ©BrendaPinnickOwl.pdf 

And, the talented Gina Redmore sent me her advent calendar made from the BIG HOLIDAY KIT sold on QVC. I'm a wee bit late posting this, so sorry Gina, but many, many thanks for taking the time to email me with the reminder! Great job, Gina, what a creative use of the kit this was. I'm sure your family enjoyed this very much!

Here are a few pictures and a link to view the entire calendar on Gina's Photobucket account.

Thanks, Gina! This put me in the Christmas Spirit!

freebie clock

Download clockbpinnick_copy.pdf

Because tonight we change back to standard time, I've designed this clock kit for you to print off and use as an embellishment or to mount onto chipboard, add a working clock mechanism and enjoy. Here's where you can get the mechanism. Walnut Hollow or any craft supplier.

You will need to open this is Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, then print onto a 12x12 white or cream paper, and mount onto mat board, chip board or a cut piece of wood such as masonite. The leaves can serve as the "hands" or use the hands that come in your purchased clock mechanism. 

I'm going to make one up tonight, I'm sure I've got a clock mechanism here in this studio somewhere. need to go digging!

Happy Saturday!

under cover of darkness...while no one is looking...

ORPHAN WORKS-What better way to pass a special interest (Google/Microsoft-Corbis) bill that was written with no input from the real stakeholders. When you look at WHO is pushing the bills and WHERE their campaign money comes from...well, it's not hard to connect the dots. read more.

Because I spent all my energies and efforts last night on OW, I did not finish out this weeks prize so I'm substituting it with another print, just like last weeks prize. Please answer the following question in order to win;

Which part of the creative process do you enjoy more, the planning out or the "making"?

A little tease

 
 

 

 Happy Thursday! I'm so excited that THE OFFICE is returning tonight!  

Here are a couple of teaser clips to entice you to come back tomorrow so you can enter to win my 4 week give-away!  See the rules below. The give-away excitement starts tomorrow so come back and leave your comment. I'll show the entire prize first thing in the morning!!!

See you bright and early!

Color palette number 14

Download color_palette_14.pdf

I hope you're enjoying the transition of the hot summer days into the wonderful, cooler days of Fall.

It was almost "crisp" this morning in ATL! 

Here is my second Autumn Color Palette to inspire you. It's a bit more saturated than #13, more of an early morning fall palette. Download the page to see variations on the placement and quantity of hues to create very different moods and themes. 

This is the last palette offering that will be made available without joining my mailing list. Please sign up, I've got lots of goodies coming your way! Free patterns, tips and special announcements.

Enjoy!

color palette number 13

As promised, here is lucky number 13 in my series of color palettes. If you have been enjoying and benefiting from this series, I'm very glad! But, only subscribers to my newsletter will be able to enjoy the continuation of the series, where I will be offering ongoing color training, information on forthcoming ebooks and of course, continued freebies for downloading. Go ahead and sign up today, the first one is in the works and I have a lot of goodies planned for you!

Download color_palette_13ai_copy.pdf

Freebie, just in time for Mother's day

©2008 Brenda Pinnick Designs, Inc. - all rights reserved

Here's a give-a-way perfectly suited for Mother's day or any spring themed project. Just cut out the pre-designed pieces, use some foam dots to build dimension and you're done! Or, you could add some glitter, rhinestones or a ribbon hanger. Have fun!
As always, the freebies I give away are for your personal use only. No commercial use of any kind is permitted. Please give proper credit if posted in any on-line gallery or publication. Thank you.

100th post give-a-way!!!

I'm celebrating my 100th post by doing a give-away...
Here's the way it works:
You have to leave a message or comment to win. I'll hold a drawing on April 30th and the prize is a painting done just for you. You choose the subject matter, (no snakes or spiders or creepy things or nasties). You may want a painting done inspired by your pet like the one that Kelly won. If you join my mailing list, I'll add you in twice!
I'd love it if you would tell me what you like about my blog so that I can do more of it! Good luck!
**********update:
send 3 friends who also leave a comment and I'll add their names in and YOUR name in 3 more times! They must include your name in their post.
AND, I'm adding another prize, a copy of my friend Jill MacKay's book, Creative Garden Mosaics: Dazzling Projects & Innovative Techniques. It's a wonderful book full of innovation and beautiful projects.
If you enjoy this blog and or my products, this is an opportunity to win something for yourself and share with your friends. I appreciate your help in spreading the word!

All about color #11

go here to see my latest ALL ABOUT COLOR page. There is a pdf download link at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

freebie

Happy Wednesday! Here is a freebie for your papercrafting fun.
Either drag and drop, or click on file prompt below.

Feel free to use as a photo-mailer, on a scrapbook layout or anything else your creative soul dreams up! It's a jpeg, all you have to do is drag your photo on top of the gray area and re-size it to fit the 3"x4" space, then print it off and use it however you wish!

You may have noticed I haven't mentioned anything about the digital designs I had been offering. My schedule got so hectic that I had to let that go. It was a LOT more time consuming than I had anticipated and I just couldn't justify it any longer. But, I'm going to have some occasional freebies like today's to encourage you to try your hand at hybrid scrapbooking.Download freebie.jpg
AND...coming later today, Vic Lloyd send me some eye candy and I'll have the pictures up soon. She made a new mini book and it's really wonderful!