FREE bottlecap images, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

The other day I was spring cleaning when I noticed how pretty the images were.  Maybe it is a graphic designer thing.  It seemed like such a waste to toss away.  Surely I could find use for it.  Summer is coming up and I am always looking for something to entertain my kids with.   I have a bunch of bottle caps and I thought these images would make perfect bottle cap image crafts.  We are going to use them for necklaces and Christmas ornaments and such.  For FUN...  I personally don't sell crafts, any crafts I make are for my kiddos....I hope you enjoy...I was able to make 125 bottlecaps...From this pile of trash....You can use for colleges, cards, and other crafts as well.

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During my cleaning I found a old activity book that was colored in and everything in the books was complete.  I found some wonderful images that could be used.  The were small so perfect for a bottlecap image.  The entire book contained lots of GREAT images.  So not only did it help my daughter with mastering school concepts, but I used it for bottle caps later.  I am sure you have tons of old tattered and torn books that go in the trash....they would be perfect for bottlecap images...Cards and more.

I found adds from my junk mail, with wonderful images.  My son just had a birthday.  We had lots of packaging left from that.  I was so surprised at how many images I was able to save from the trash and put to use in a craft.  The bottlecap images take up very little space.  So Perfect for rainy day crafts.  Or your crafting needs...

I hope you enjoy...

HOW TO create your own Facebook banner, AVATAR, and Advertising files in PicMonkey.

My biggest tip for the handmade business is to be consistent.  Have the same image (your logo) in place on your page for as long as you can.  Please don't change out your logo out for the holidays.  I understand depending on the business that might not be possible.  You may not have the funds to be able to purchase a business branding page from me or any other designer.  But you can easily make your own.  Make it professional and clean.  You banner is a first impression that shows the quailty of work your customer may find in your shop.  Make it unique.  It is not as hard as you think.

1.  Find a photo you love.  Be careful.  Make sure you are not stealing anyone's art.  I would love to see one of your photos...or take one just for the occasion... You can find free clipart online.  Make sure it is really free.  A big mistake folks make is they take clipart from online that are low res and it looks horrible.  So that says to your customers what they will find in your shop is just as horrible.

I have a freebie album on my facebook page of timeline banners you can use.....
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.596043697112673.1073741838.168806933169687&type=3

This is what I did in PICMONKEY in just 2 minutes....With stock images....NO membership or upgrade required.  this is clean and professional....

http://www.picmonkey.com/

Choose the DESIGN button then.

Then you just start playing....Use your imagination....I selected the butterfly icon (which is an overlay button) and added a rose to the background and made it HUGE...then ADDED a ribbon and then just typed It was soooo easy....Wouldn't this look so professional with one of your product images below...the ribbon... Or PILE a bunch of supplies I know you have and snap a GREAT photo....

TIP...  You can use the square to make your avatar, or addvertiseing image for your page...be conistant...  Then use the 4X6 to print at your local photo center or on your home computer for bow cards....  It is so easy to add photos from your computer....use your product photos or just take a great photo of a bunch of ribbon, beads and supplies.....

BE UNIQUE...

Here was the free Valentines day banner I have on my page...Here is how to add TEXT....Se it just looks so clean and professional.  The image you pick is key to say this is my business and this is what I sell...so give it some thought.  The format should NOT NOT be centered...When you center you image it is cut off by your profile pic...Center your wording on the right...

Se the Box on the right that is how you change the text color and size,....center your text and much more....

Here is the Square Avatar....See the Box on the right that is how you change the text color and size,....center your text and much more....

Use the Same file to make announcements, Sales or to talk about whatever you want.  Use it to promote your business and more...

I hope this helps....When you are ready for a Business Branding design...Please message me at Vampirecraftin on Facebook...