I get font ideas from looking at layouts. I love it when people include the font name in the credits. We should all do that
. (of course I don't always remember)
I have my own handwriting font done by Darcy. She did a great job. Unfortunately I feel like my handwriting is kinda ugly so I don't use it that much.
I go in little phases . . . for journaling I might use Sunnydale (one of my faves) on several layouts. Right now I'm in a Snowshoe phase. For dates, I use Hootie! a lot.
I thnk the scrapNfont sale ended. but scrapNfont and Lettering Delights seem to have $1 font sales every once in awhile.
here are some font free fonts:
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/scrapbook/fonts/