FREEBIES
OK. Here are a few link to some sites with freebies, tutorials and inspiration for the beginners.

Freebies...
DIGISHOP TALK
TDS FREEBIES
TDS October Download a Day
ATOMIC CUPCAKE
SBB Free Downloads
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK FREEIBES

And here are some Free Tutorials...
JANEE TUTORIALS
SBB Tutorials
SBE Tutorials
COTTAGE ARTS TUTORIALS
DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK PLACE
PHOTOSHOP CAFE

And for some Inspiration....
SCRAP MAPS
Searching the galleries of any of the scrap site can provide you with alot of inspiration.

And for mor valuable links please see my friend and fellow designer, KIM'S BLOG. Along the side bar yo uwill find links to free fonts, sketches, quotes and inspiration!
Good Luck!