Free Stuff
The Freebie and the Beast
Jan 9th
Here’s a freebie blog header for you!
- Size: 660 x 175px (perfect to fit most blogger blogs)
- Format: layered .psd file (you will need Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to edit the file – or any editor capable of dealing with the .psd format)
- Font: Champagne and Limousines (or you can substitute your own)
- Cost: Absolutely free!
- Don’t have photoshop? Leave me a comment with the wording you want on it and I will personalize and email it to you with pleasure.
Now, just as I’m trying hard to stick to my design a freebie everyday plan, so too do I have my daily demons to deal with, and the one that I have to deal with on a regular basis is Exercise.
Exercise used to be my friend, my social outlet and my constant companion.
But alas, we have become enemies of late. Me for having abandoned her for so long, and her, for punishing me the way that she does when I try to reconnect with her.
Her favourite instrument on which to push me to my limits is the series of ellipticals that we’ve owned over the years. We recently purchased an exercise bicycle as well, and the two sit side by side in the entertainment room (facing the TV!). I must admit that the placement there, has been the biggest boost to my exercise regimen yet, because it takes my mind off the fact that my but is busy being worn away by the relentless pursuit of the body.
As a work at home mom/freelancer type, it’s important for me to remember not to sit on my butt all the time in front of the computer working as hard as I do, because nothing gives me a greater boost to my creativity and energy levels than a good blast of exercise.
Which reminds me, time to tackle the beast for today, because I know I’ll come out feeling great on the other side. Or maybe I should go for a swim…it’s Saturday, the baby is asleep and the sun is shining, so what am I still doing in front of my computer?!
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Free Blog Button: Autumn up North
Sep 2nd
Because I couldn’t ignore the top half of the planet, in all my smug Springiness from yesterday.
Because it’s about 13 deg Celcius outside and I’m not feeling very Springish today.
Because Design is a totally obsessive pastime that I could not and do not wish to stop doing under any circumstances.
I give you, the Northern Hemisphere Autumn Free Blog Button! You can grab the code here, or find it later on my freestuff/blog buttons section by using the navigation bar across the top of the page. Enjoy!
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Free Blog Button
Sep 1st
Here’s a 1st of September freebie for all you Southern Hemisphere folks.
So while the rest of the world are lamenting the fact that it is now in fact Autumn on their half of the planet, we get to celebrate the first day of Spring, and shamelessly rub their noses in it.
Either grab the code here today, or go and bookmark out my free blog buttons page for other fun, cool free stuff.
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Free Blog Button for Durban Bloggers
Jul 24th
Durbanites, here’s yours!
Let me know if anyone else out there wants to proudly display their Town/City/State/Country and I’ll do it for you!
MacNessa Design. Top Notch Graphic Design for Web.
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Free Button for Joburg Bloggers!
Jul 24th
Here’s a blog sidebar button for free, for all Johannesburg (and surrounds!) bloggers! Grab your code here, to paste into your sidebar.
Durban bloggers, I haven’t forgotten you either – and if anyone else out there wants to proudly display their City, Province, State, or Country, let me know and I will produce it for you.
MacNessa Design for top notch graphic design for web.
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Free Button for Capetonian Bloggers!
Jul 23rd
Help yourselves folks. If you need help placing the code onto your blogs let me know, and I’m happy to help.
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Bring the Free Stuff: And They Will Come
Jul 23rd
I reckon it’s time to resurrect the freebie-giveaways again soon on this blog.
It’s a proven traffic bringer, and we all know traffic = increased business = more money. So whatever your industry, whatever your line of work, whatever your trade, remember that giving away the occasional freebie, is totally worth it. Particularly if you believe in the seven fold return theory. 
So in the coming weeks, remember to check back often – I’ll post about whatever freebies I find starting with todays free insurance quotes, on the web, as well as some graphics stuff that I’ll be giving away too.
Remember if you miss the specific post, you can always catch up with the freebies under my ‘free stuff’ tab at the very top of the page.
Happy Internetting today folks!
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Creativity Rocks! Free Photoshop Frame!
Apr 16th
This one is for those special kiddo’s in your life!
Works in all versions of Photoshop CS through CS4, AND Elements. It may well work in earlier versions, but these are what I’ve tested it in.
To use:
- Click Image to download (downloads served by Media Fire)
- Unzip (Macs “UnArchive”) and open in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements
- Open up the photograph of your choice, and drag between the background and the frame layer.
- Resize if necessary – then enjoy!
Here is the image to download!
There is no excuse not to have some kind of creativity in your life. Even with little kids underfoot, there’s always the quiet of nighttime to yourself (okay, mostly!), so flick on your Sylvania light bulbs, go forth and be creative. Do that craft, knit those socks, crochet those doiley’s. But DO something that makes you happy and fulfilled. Creativity Rocks!
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Freebie Frame No. 7
Apr 10th
Here is one that I call ‘purple frame’. It’s actually the first one I did when I was planning the month of giveaways. Hope you like it. I was thinking of wedding photos when I made it, but you can use it for anything it lends itself to!
Enjoy!
Purple Frame
To Use:
- Click image to download (downloads served by Mediafire)
- Unzip and open in either Photoshop (Tested in CS through CS4) or Elements
- Open your chosen photo (that you want to frame) and drag your photo between the ‘frame’ layer and the ‘background’ layer
- Enjoy!
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Freebie Frame No. 6!
Apr 8th
Sorry I missed yesterday’s giveaway – but back today with more! I’m trying to do a month of giveaways here, and will probably keep it up as long as I keep designing, so the possibilities are endless.
Blue Textured
To Use:
- Click image to download (downloads served by Mediafire)
- Unzip and open in either Photoshop (Tested in CS through CS4) or Elements
- Open your chosen photo (that you want to frame) and drag your photo between the ‘frame’ layer and the ‘background’ layer
- Enjoy!
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