Free Gadgets and Gizmos
There are a lot of cool, free things on the internet - some can be used to help you scrap some really interesting pages, others are just fun for a brain break. Some are even just cool toys for gizmo geeks like me.
Here's a (growing) list of some cool and/or useful tools that are out there - enjoy and have fun!
Online Generators (handy for digiscrappers!)
Blue Ribbon Award Generator
http://tinyurl.com/ykplo45
Add a blue (or red, or yellow...) ribbon to your layouts! Great for pages showing off accomplishments!
Cassette Generator
http://www.says-it.com/cassette/
Remember old cassettes - this fun web site may actually be of some help in your scrapping pages!!!
Christmas Ornament Generator
http://www.dumpr.net/christmas-ornament.php
Create a pretty Christmas ornament using your photo
Color Palette Generator
http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/
Liz found this one! You have to check out this color palette generator very fun and easy to put together color schemes. See it in action here:
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com...04&postcount=1
Dictionary Pictures
http://hetemeel.com/dictionaryform.php
Use your own image and add your own meaning - could have some great uses in your layouts!
Dummies Book Cover Generator
http://www.signgenerator.org/books/dummies/
Framer
http://flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/frame.php
Add a customized frame to your digital photographs
Gadget Generators
www.makesweet.com
More gadgets than you can shake a stick at! Includes a couple of Christmas ornament generators that you can create with pictures or words, and even an animated one.
Hockneyizer
http://bighugelabs.com/hockney.php
Create a unique collage from a single photograph. Choose one of two styles: a joiner style image without frames or an image created from simulated Polaroids. Every generated image is unique. This toy was inspired by the photo collages of the artist David Hockney.
Hollywood Star - get your own star at Hollywood Blvd!!
http://www.famousstar.de/?name=My+Name
Come on its fun and quick - type in your name to get your name on Hollywood Blvd!!!!!
Magazine Maker
http://flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/magazine.php
Create a customized magazine from your digital photographs
Motivator Generator
http://flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/motivator.php
Create your own custom poster -- Inspire! Motivate! Mock!
Newspaper clipping generator
http://tools.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
This may be incorporated into scrapping pages
Sign Generators List
http://www.customsigngenerator.com/
Sign Generators - The Ultimate List
http://www.signgeneratormaker.com/page/1.htm
Street sign Generator
http://www.streetsigngenerator.com/
Trading Card Maker
http://flagrantdisregard.com/flickr/deck.php
Create a customized trading card from your digital photographs
Vinyl Record Generator
http://www.says-it.com/record/
Again - other fun thing that could be used in your scrapping pages
Windows Error Message Generator
http://atom.smasher.org/error/
Word Cloud Generator
www.wordle.net
Creates word clouds with words you enter - and if you can extract, you can use them in your layouts too!
Tools and Utilities
Extended Character Map
www.freedownloads.be/downloaddetail/423-Extended-Character-Map
This is like the Windows Character Map utility but uses much bigger, easier-to-see characters. The utility is especially useful for viewing the pictures in a symbol or Dingbat font. (thanks Spotty!)
Virtual Photographer
http://www.optikvervelabs.com/
A favorite of scrappers and photographers alike, this plug in allows you to instantly apply photographic effects to digital images with just one click.
Compatible with Photoshop® CS3 and older, Photoshop® Elements, Paint Shop™ Pro®, Photo-Paint and other popular imaging applications. Install on Vista 32-bit, Windows XP, 2000, ME or '98 operating systems. Be sure to read their help file for installation on 64 bit systems using CS4.
Just for Fun
Animoto.com
www.animoto.com
Create custom slide shows with music. The most amazing, genius, animated slide show creator on the face of the earth.
Avatar Generators
Bless This Chick Emporium
http://www.blessthischick.com/btcmachine/index.php
Click to create your own chick!
Giveaway of the Day
www.giveawayoftheday.com
Free software - a different title every day. (thanks Spotty!)
Shape Collage
www.shapecollage.com
Free Automatic Photo Collage Maker
Make picture collages in less than a minute with just a few mouse clicks!
Please enjoy and if you find something that is fun that others may enjoy
please pm me!!!!! Please do not post links in the thread - that makes it easier for me to keep it tidy!
The only rules to suggesting links are that you don't suggest a commercial or objectionable site of any kind, and that the gadget or gizmo is free. Easy peasy!
{The Fine Print: Please exercise caution when using or downloading anything that is suggested here - be sure your system requirements are adequate and that you understand what the program will do. (I always read the consumer reviews first, if available - I've often changed my mind based on what they say!)}
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