Contrariwise ramblings

Crafts, Tutorials...
Today I'm sharing all kinds of free stuff to print out on the web that I've found.

Starting with stuff for the kids....


Disney is offering a limited edition printable version of Escape From Haunted Mansion as a game on their web site. You can download all the parts, pieces and instructions this week only (October 25 - 31) and fold, glue, and assemble the set to play on your own.


Ray Keim has spent a lot of time to create models of all of the Disney Haunted Mansions world-wide. They're amazingly detailed...and they're free to download!


(Special bonus: the site also has downloadable tombstones!)





Another haunted house can be found at 3D Paper Model Crafts . There are also lots of links of free downloads of 3D Model toys for children to download, print, fold, and play with. Some of these are pretty complex.


Free sudoku puzzle to print out!

Now for the grown-ups.

Two dozen grocery lists and shopping lists that you can download and print. I downloaded te "Grocery List with extra space" in a Word format. Because it's in word format, you can replace items that you rarely buy (like artichokes) with items that you commonly buy. Oh, and I was able to eliminate the entire BABY section of the grocery list. (Hee hee. Been there, done that.)

Free online business card maker. Great for those who are starting a business - everyone should have business cards!

Pretty gift boxes and chinese take-out boxes to print and fold

More than 200 free gift tag designs that you can download, customize, and print. (Just do a google search for free printable gift tags to find dozens and dozens of sites.)

500 free certificate designs that you can download and print. (Customizable versions are available but they're not free.)

And if you want to adorn your desk with the cutest car on the planet, you can download a Mini Cooper to enjoy. (Almost lifesize model.) It even allows you to pick colors, stripes, and roof designs - just like in real life.

And More!!!
Continuing with the Halloween theme...
Some cute animals in costume!




Scary google!
And, by the way? Did you see the google banner for today? I think it's one of their best ever!

Did you know that google has a holiday banner museum. It contains all the google logos commemorating holidays and events since the first time they did it in 1999.

Sound Dirty on Halloween

1. So…What’d you get in the sack?
2. Once you get under the sheet, start moaning and groaning!!!
3. Just hop on that broomstick and ride it!
4. Those small suckers are gone in a few licks!
5. I got the best piece from that house.
6. Quit screwing around on the porch!!!
7. Stick your hand in and guess what you’re feeling….
8. It was so filled and heavy, I had to use TWO hands!!
9. They’ll suck you dry if they get their teeth in you.
10. I bobbed and bobbed, but couldn’t get my mouth around it!
11. She’s a goblin!
12. Let me see your bag….OH! You’re having a great night!
13. Just get on your hands and knees and bob your head.
14. She’s got a couple of nice pumpkins on her porch.
15. If you just lick it, it’ll last longer.
16. Show me your JuJuBees and I’ll let you see my Zagnuts.
17. Have your mom check it before you put it in your mouth…
18. You scared me stiff!
19. He’s got Candy spread out on the living room floor!

Bat Suicide





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