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Animals & Wildlife

ARCTIC BIRDS

  • snowy owls, puffins

  • arctic terns, ptarmigans

  • icebergs, rocky cliffs

  • snowdrifts, frosted branches

  • northern light skies

OCEAN ANIMALS

  • dolphins, sea turtles, whales

  • angelfish, clownfish

  • jellyfish, rays, octopus

  • seashells, starfish

  • coral, seaweed, kelp forests

CATS

  • curled naps, stretching

  • yarn balls, cozy blankets

  • fishbones, tiny treats

  • toys, feathers, mice

  • scratching posts

BIRDS/BIRDWATCHING

  • songbirds, finches, cardinals

  • binoculars, bird guides

  • bird feeders, birdhouses

  • berries, branches, leaves

  • feathers, wing patterns

BEE KEEPING

  • beehives, honeycombs

  • bees, queen bees, drones

  • smokers, beekeeper tools

  • flowers, clover, blossoms

  • honey jars, dripping honey

HORSES

  • horses, ponies

  • saddles, bridles

  • riding boots, helmets

  • stable doors, hay nets

  • brushes, grooming tools

BACKYARD WILDLIFE

  • squirrels, chipmunks

  • raccoons, skunks

  • blue jays, robins, wrens

  • bird feeders, seeds

  • fallen leaves, hollow logs

RAINFOREST ANIMALS

  • parrots, toucans, macaws

  • sloths, monkeys

  • tree frogs, geckos

  • tropical leaves, vines

  • orchids, bromeliads

POND ANIMALS

  • frogs, turtles, ducks

  • koi fish, lilypads

  • dragonflies, damselflies

  • cattails, reeds

  • ripples, floating leaves

OUTBACK ANIMALS

  • koalas, kangaroos,

  • wombats

  • cockatoos, kookaburras

  • platypus, echidna

  • gum leaves, eucalyptus

FARM

  • barns, silos, windmills

  • tractors, wagon wheels

  • chickens, cows, sheep, goats

  • eggs, milk cans, feed sacks

  • hay bales, fencing, barn stars

SAFARI

  • giraffes, elephants, zebras

  • lions, cheetahs, leopards

  • acacia trees, tall grasses

  • sun silhouettes, heat waves

  • footprints, dusty paths

NIGHT CREATURES

  • owls, bats

  • raccoons, opossums

  • moths, fireflies

  • moonlit branches, silhouettes

  • stars, night clouds

PREHISTORIC

  • dinosaurs, pterodactyls

  • saber-toothed cats

  • woolly mammoths

  • fossils, tracks, volcanos

  • ferns, primitive plants

DOGS

  • various breeds, playful poses

  • leashes, collars, harnesses

  • bones, tennis balls, dog toys

  • paw prints, nose prints

  • beds, bowls, treat jars

Animals & Wildlife

ARCTIC BIRDS

  • snowy owls, puffins

  • arctic terns, ptarmigans

  • icebergs, rocky cliffs

  • snowdrifts, frosted branches

  • northern light skies

OCEAN ANIMALS

  • dolphins, sea turtles, whales

  • angelfish, clownfish

  • jellyfish, rays, octopus

  • seashells, starfish

  • coral, seaweed, kelp forests

CATS

  • curled naps, stretching

  • yarn balls, cozy blankets

  • fishbones, tiny treats

  • toys, feathers, mice

  • scratching posts

BIRDS/BIRDWATCHING

  • songbirds, finches, cardinals

  • binoculars, bird guides

  • bird feeders, birdhouses

  • berries, branches, leaves

  • feathers, wing patterns

BEE KEEPING

  • beehives, honeycombs

  • bees, queen bees, drones

  • smokers, beekeeper tools

  • flowers, clover, blossoms

  • honey jars, dripping honey

HORSES

  • horses, ponies

  • saddles, bridles

  • riding boots, helmets

  • stable doors, hay nets

  • brushes, grooming tools

BACKYARD WILDLIFE

  • squirrels, chipmunks

  • raccoons, skunks

  • blue jays, robins, wrens

  • bird feeders, seeds

  • fallen leaves, hollow logs

RAINFOREST ANIMALS

  • parrots, toucans, macaws

  • sloths, monkeys

  • tree frogs, geckos

  • tropical leaves, vines

  • orchids, bromeliads

POND ANIMALS

  • frogs, turtles, ducks

  • koi fish, lilypads

  • dragonflies, damselflies

  • cattails, reeds

  • ripples, floating leaves

OUTBACK ANIMALS

  • koalas, kangaroos,

  • wombats

  • cockatoos, kookaburras

  • platypus, echidna

  • gum leaves, eucalyptus

FARM

  • barns, silos, windmills

  • tractors, wagon wheels

  • chickens, cows, sheep, goats

  • eggs, milk cans, feed sacks

  • hay bales, fencing, barn stars

SAFARI

  • giraffes, elephants, zebras

  • lions, cheetahs, leopards

  • acacia trees, tall grasses

  • sun silhouettes, heat waves

  • footprints, dusty paths

NIGHT CREATURES

  • owls, bats

  • raccoons, opossums

  • moths, fireflies

  • moonlit branches, silhouettes

  • stars, night clouds

PREHISTORIC

  • dinosaurs, pterodactyls

  • saber-toothed cats

  • woolly mammoths

  • fossils, tracks, volcanos

  • ferns, primitive plants

DOGS

  • various breeds, playful poses

  • leashes, collars, harnesses

  • bones, tennis balls, dog toys

  • paw prints, nose prints

  • beds, bowls, treat jars

Nature & Environments

WOODLAND

  • mushrooms, toadstools

  • twigs, acorns, pinecones

  • forest flowers, ferns

  • wood, bark, tree rings

  • foxes, rabbits, squirrels

  • deciduous trees

TIDE POOLS

  • seashells, starfish

  • sand dollars, crabs

  • sea urchins, anemones

  • mussels, clams

  • driftwood, swirling water

  • bubbles, foam, rocks

MOUNTAINS

  • mountain peaks, rocky cliffs

  • pine trees, evergreens

  • ferns, shrubs, meadow flowers

  • trail markers, hiking boots

  • bears, wolves, cougars

  • deer, owls, squirrels

MARSHES

  • cattails, reeds, tall grasses

  • frogs, turtles, salamanders

  • lily pads, lotus flowers

  • cranes, herons, marsh birds

  • ripples, still water

OCEAN

  • seashells, fish

  • coral, seaweed, kelp ribbons

  • octopus, jellyfish, sea turtles

  • whales, sharks, dolphins

  • ocean currents, bubbles

RAINFOREST

  • lush leaves, tropical plants

  • ferns, vines, branches

  • frogs, parrots, monkeys

  • orchids, bromeliads

  • water droplets

DESERT

  • cactus varieties, succulents

  • sandstone cliffs, layered rock

  • jackrabbits, lizards, snakes

  • sunbursts, desert suns

  • dry grasses, tumbleweeds

MEADOWS

  • tall grasses, seed heads

  • wildflowers, clover, daisies

  • butterflies, moths, bees

  • meadow birds, meadowlarks

  • foxes, rabbits, mice

ARCTIC

  • icebergs, snowdrifts

  • polar bears, seals, penguins

  • northern lights, night sky

  • cracked ice, frost

  • snow, glaciers

RIVERS/LAKES

  • ripples, reflections

  • stones, reeds, river grass

  • fish, ducks, turtles

  • floating leaves, water lilies

  • canoes, paddles

GARDENS

  • flowers, sprouts

  • watering cans, pots

  • trowels, gloves

  • bee houses, trellises

  • garden beds, soil textures

SAVANNA

  • acacia trees, tall grasses

  • elephants, giraffes, zebras

  • sunbursts, sunshine

  • savanna birds, ground nests

  • rock outcrops, dusty paths

ORCHARD

  • apple, pear, & citrus trees

  • blossoms, fallen petals

  • baskets, crates

  • branches, leaves, stems

  • ladders, picking tools

TROPICAL

  • palm trees, fronds, coconuts

  • seashells, driftwood, coral

  • shorebirds, crabs, sea turtles

  • tide lines, foam patterns

  • tropical flowers, hibiscus

ALPINE

  • spruce trees, fir trees

  • mountain goats, elk, marmots

  • rocky slopes, shale textures

  • alpine wildflowers, edelweiss

  • snow caps, thin mist

Lifestyle / People

COWBOY / WESTERN

  • cowboy hats, bandanas

  • boots, spurs, belts

  • horses, lassos, rope twists

  • sheriff stars, brands, fringe

  • cacti, desert suns

BOOKISH

  • open books, stacked books

  • blankets, pillows

  • reading glasses

  • mugs, tea

  • lamps, soft light

MUSIC

  • guitars, violins, pianos

  • music notes, sheet music

  • headphones

  • microphones, stands

  • tuning forks, metronomes

BAKING

  • rolling pins, whisks

  • aprons, oven mitts

  • mixing bowls, spatulas

  • pies, pastries, breads

  • ingredients, flour bags

FARMING

  • overalls, straw hats

  • pitchforks, buckets

  • produce baskets

  • barns, fences

  • fresh veggies, crates

CHEF / COOKING

  • chef hats, aprons

  • knives, cutting boards

  • pots, pans, ladles

  • veggies, herbs

  • spice jars, bottles

FISHING

  • fishing rods, tackle

  • lures, bobbers, hooks

  • fish, nets, creels

  • boats, oars, canoes

  • ripples, reeds, cattails

YOGA

  • yoga mats, blocks

  • meditation cushions

  • lotus flowers, leaves

  • candles, incense

  • sunrise, om symbol

TRAVEL

  • suitcases, backpacks

  • maps, passports

  • camera gear

  • tickets, boarding passes

  • road signs, compasses

KNITTING

  • yarn balls, skeins

  • knitting needles, hooks

  • stitch patterns

  • cozy blankets, scarves

  • project bags, scissors

FARMHOUSE

  • woven baskets

  • fresh eggs, milk jug

  • bread rising on counters

  • herb jars

  • cotton towels

SPA DAY

  • facial rollers

  • towel wraps

  • fruit-infused water

  • slippers

  • plants, soft light

EMBROIDERY

  • hoops, needles

  • thread spools, floss cards

  • stitched florals

  • thimbles, snips

  • fabric swatches

LAUNDRY DAY

  • clotheslines

  • clothespins

  • baskets

  • soap, detergent boxes

  • folded linens

LIBRARY

  • library cards

  • book carts

  • stamped dates

  • shelf labels

  • card catalog drawers

FLORIST

  • bouquet wraps, ribbons

  • vases, jars

  • shears, snips

  • flower buckets

  • stems, leaves

CLEANING

  • brooms, dustpans

  • spray bottles

  • cloths, brushes

  • step stools

  • feather dusters

ASTRONAUT

  • helmets, space suits

  • rockets, shuttles

  • planets, stars

  • control panels

  • moon footprints

SELF-CARE

  • bubble bath, steam

  • candles, essential oils

  • bath salts, jars

  • fluffy towels

  • spa slippers

OFFICE

  • laptops, keyboards

  • sticky notes

  • pens, pencils

  • notebook, briefcase

  • coffee cups

CARPENTRY

  • saws, hammers

  • chisels, planes

  • wooden boards

  • nails, clamps

  • tape measures

MECHANIC

  • wrenches, sockets

  • oil cans, cars

  • toolboxes

  • gears, parts

  • gloves, rags

SCIENTIST

  • atom symbols

  • formulas

  • beakers, flasks

  • gloves, goggles

  • lab notebooks

CONSTRUCTION

  • hard hats, tool belts

  • sawhorses

  • hammers, saws, screwdrivers

  • cones, barriers

  • blueprints, clipboard

PILOT

  • captain wings

  • flight dashboards

  • airplane silhouettes

  • luggage carts

  • boarding passes

ENGINEER

  • blueprints

  • hard hats

  • measuring tools

  • gears, schematics

  • drafting rulers

VETERINARIAN

  • pet carriers

  • paw print charts

  • stethoscopes

  • syringes

  • dogs and cats

LIFEGAURD

  • life vests, rescue tubes

  • whistles, sunglasses

  • watch chairs

  • surf boards

  • beach critters, shells

DOCTOR / NURSE

  • stethoscopes, thermometers

  • medical charts, clipboards

  • pill bottles, bandages

  • heart monitors, ECG lines

  • gloves, masks, scrubs

METEOROLOGY

  • weather maps, radar icons

  • clouds, storm systems

  • wind arrows, pressure lines

  • thermometers, barometers

  • forecast screens

HAIR STYLIST

  • scissors, shears

  • combs, brushes

  • hair dryers

  • barber poles

  • clips, aprons

FIREFIGHTER

  • fire helmets

  • hoses, hydrants

  • fire trucks, dalmations

  • axes, ladders

  • flames, water sprays

GEOLOGY

  • rock samples, crystals

  • pickaxes, brushes

  • layers of earth, strata lines

  • mineral charts

  • field notebooks

REAL ESTATE

  • house keys

  • “sold” signs

  • clipboards

  • houses

  • door hangers

POLICE

  • badges, hats

  • walkie-talkies

  • handcuffs

  • police cars

  • traffic cones, whistles

PALEONTOLOGY

  • fossils, dinosaur bones

  • brushes, chisels, picks

  • excavation grids, dig flags

  • field notebooks, maps

  • skulls, footprints, sediment

Celebrations

BIRTHDAY

  • balloons, confetti

  • birthday cakes, cupcakes

  • candles, sparklers

  • party hats, banners

  • presents, ribbons

EASTER (RELIGIOUS)

  • churches, crosses

  • “he is risen”

  • cave, stone rolled

  • angels, trumpets

  • doves, sunbursts

ENGAGEMENT

  • rings

  • champagne

  • dates, save-the-dates

  • florals

  • celebratory elements

NEW BABY

  • rattles, bottles, diapers

  • onesies, tiny socks

  • bassinets, blankets

  • clouds, moons, stars

  • pacifiers, toys

MOTHER’S DAY

  • floral bouquets

  • teacups, saucers

  • gift boxes

  • hearts, ribbons

  • cozy home goods

THANKSGIVING

  • pumpkins, gourds

  • harvest leaves

  • pies, feasts

  • table settings

  • turkeys, gingham

Time Periods & Eras

STONE AGE

  • cave paintings, handprints

  • simple tools, bones

  • fire rings, furs

  • rock shelters, stone carvings

  • woolley mammoth, cave lion

BRONZE AGE

  • bronze shields, ornate daggers

  • pottery patterns, clay vessels

  • woven textiles, early looms

  • sun symbols, spirals

  • simple wheels, trade goods

IRON AGE

  • metal brooches, spearheads

  • tribal shields, ring patterns

  • knotwork, linear motifs

  • stone dwellings, roundhouses

  • woven tunics, simple armor

MIDEIVEL

  • castles, drawbridges

  • knights, shields, swords

  • heraldry banners, crests

  • stone towers, torches

  • medieval florals, tapestries

RENAISSANCE

  • lutes, fresco motifs

  • quills, scrolls

  • ornate borders, gilding

  • laurel wreaths, marble busts

  • draped fabrics, arches

VICTORIAN

  • lace trims, cameos

  • ornate florals, damask

  • parasols, gloves

  • brooches, wallpaper motifs

  • gas lamps, velvet accents

EDWARDIAN

  • tea sets, china

  • ribboned dresses, hats

  • gloves, parasols

  • horse-drawn carriages

  • garden party details, lace

REGENCY

  • bonnets, empire gowns

  • chandeliers, ballroom floors

  • handwritten letters, quills

  • floral borders, neoclassical motifs

  • ribbon ties, book stacks

ROARING 20’S

  • jazz instruments, trumpets

  • fringe dresses, flapper hats

  • feathers, pearls

  • champagne coupes, party lights

  • deco motifs, starbursts

Kids, School & Toys

CLASSROOM

  • pencils, erasers

  • glue sticks, scissors

  • rulers, protractors

  • markers, crayons

  • lined paper, notebooks

LEARNING GAMES

  • flashcards

  • matching tiles

  • sorting cups

  • counting bears

  • pattern blocks

TRAIN TABLE

  • wooden trains

  • bridge tracks

  • tunnels

  • switch tracks

  • tiny houses

PLAY ROOM

  • stacking blocks

  • stuffed animals

  • toy trucks

  • shape sorters

  • wooden puzzles

CRAFT TIME

  • safety scissors

  • construction paper

  • glue bottles

  • pom poms, googly eyes

  • pipe cleaners

LITTLE BUILDERS

  • toy hammers

  • plastic screws

  • nuts and bolts

  • tool benches

  • building helmets

DRESS UP

  • princess crowns

  • superhero masks

  • pirate hats

  • fairy wings

  • treasure chests

STEM FOR KIDS

  • magnets

  • simple circuits

  • gears

  • kid microscopes

  • tinker toys

DOLL HOUSE

  • mini furniture

  • tiny kitchen scenes

  • dolls, doll clothing

  • miniature pets

  • dollhouses

BOARD GAMES

  • dice, pawns

  • game boards

  • dominoes

  • jigsaw pieces

  • spinner wheels

NURSERY

  • crib mobiles

  • clouds, stars

  • stuffies

  • block books

  • tiny socks

BATH TIME

  • rubber ducks

  • bubbles

  • bath toys

  • foam letters

  • splash shapes

KIDS MUSIC

  • xylophones

  • toy drums

  • tambourines

  • recorders

  • music notes

OUTDOOR PLAY

  • bubbles

  • kites

  • chalk doodles

  • kickballs

  • jump ropes

KITCHEN PLAY

  • toy fruits

  • toy pots

  • mini utensils

  • toy stovetops

  • felt foods