Holiday goodies with a freebie...

**WARNING** Image-heavy with CT goodies!

I have holiday goodness to share with you from 3 of my CTs...

1st off - Kristine of Designs by Kristine has released Festive and Sugared Noel Paper Pack! I love Festive for it's combination of doodles & realistic elements with both whimsical and traditional themes. There's something in this kit for almost everyone! The colors in Sugared Noel are just perfect for Micaila, and as soon as we have some snow (not that I'm asking for it mind you) I'll be catching some photos to use with that as well! Both are sale through the end of November. :)


Festive

I used Festive to create my Holiday Cards for this year. :)



Sugared Noel Paper Pack
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2nd up are Connie's goodies for this month's Gotta Grab It at Gotta Pixel... for only $1 EACH, but today through the 17th only so grab'em quick! :)

Winter Days Kit


Winter Days - Worn Paper Pack


5x7 Brag Book Templates - Commercial Use OK


12x12 Winter Days Templates - Commercial Use OK

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And, last, but not least, is Heather's newest kit, A Winter Morning is in the store now, AND it's currently on sale for ONLY $2!! The preview doesn't do this kit justice. Don't miss out on this awesome sale!



Oh! Did I mention a freebie?! LOL I tried to get a LO together for Heather, but couldn't find the photo I wanted so my bad luck is your good luck. I created a QP for it instead! Please remember to abide by the TOU and send others here for the link! For even more goodies from this kit be sure to watch Heather's CT Blog as she'll have more soon! She even has a Twitter background freebie on her own blog now. :)


A Winter Morning QP

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

:D

I've got good news... and VERY good news!

First off there are yet more QPs available for you! I've created more for Connie, and you can grab the newest one here. And, be sure not to miss the ones posted for her birthday as they may disappear soon! They can be found here, here, and here. :) There will be a few more soon as well! Here's today's:


Connie's got a HUGE template grab bag available right now for only $2.50!! Don't miss out. :)
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So, on to the other item...

I've been chosen as one of Wendyzine's newest template lifts!! My LO "My toes" was selected as one of her template "lifts", and I've been included in Lift It 7 - part of her Lift It Collection 2!!



I'm honored, thrilled, happy, and all those other things!! Thank you, Wendy!!

Got to go finished getting ready for work, but I wanted to share quick! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Stuff...

Not much to say so I'm just going to share some LOs...

Title: Moment 1,243,056

Credits:
Paper and elements from the Rockin Chick Collab Kit by April Staker of DigiApe Designs and Armina.
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: bulkyRefuse Type; CK Boxed In
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Title: Winter bloom

Credits:
Photo mask from the February Grab Bag by JanaM Designs available at The DigiChick. (used on photo & 1 paper)
Papers, alpha, and elements from the Garden Friends Collab Kit by JanaM Designs and Gypsy Couture available at The DigiChick.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Jane Austen
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Title: These are the Moments

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Berry Rich Kit by Kristine of WenchdGrafix.
Photo by me.
Fonts: KeyboardDisplaySS; DJB CT'S ROCK
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Don't forget Julie's Retirement sale at SBE - going until the 25th...
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Connie's having a birthday on Sunday!!! To celebrate she has this HUGE birthday bundle on sale at GP! And, we'll be celebrating with her... be sure to hop by her blog over the next few days to grab some awesome freebies!!

You can snag this one today:


I've also made 2 bragbook pages, and I know Connie has some other goodies as well! Here's a sneak peek at my other pages...




Gotta' run to get ready for work! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

Things... Many Things...

I managed to get my lancet to work on my calf yesterday morning, and my blood sugar was down to 204. Did you know that Hidden Valley Ranch Original Recipe only only 1gmofcarbs per serving! Several of my favorite foods/drink I've found have few carbs in them per serving, but the Crystal Light Rapberry Mango water flavoring I REALLY like has 5gm of carb per serving... Since there are 3 servings per each bottle of water I drink that's out.
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Tomorrow I probably won't be blogging as I have to be out of here by no later than 7:30am for my dr appt. I'm seeing an ENT specialist about my parotid tumor. Not sure if the diabetes will cause an issue or not...
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I want to share a photo of our newest frog. The first one died after about 24hrs. No clue why either. It was fine at 5am, and dead at 8am... This one is SO much more lively though. In fact it took a hopping dive from my hand to my foot just after I took this pic! Doesn't understand the cat would just as soon eat it!! LOL I think I'm gonna name it Fred. I hope the photo gives you a sense of how teeny-tiny this fella is! :)

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I have 3 LOs to share...
Title: Christmas 2007

Credits:
Paper from the Hugs, Kisses and Cupcakes Kit by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Frame from Peppermint Twist Frame2 by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Doodle from Peppermint Twists1 by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Kingsthings Christmas
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Title: Sometimes I Wonder...

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sk8r Boy Kit by Purple Frog Pizzazz of Digital Scrap Garden.
Template by me.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Jokerman; June 15

LO completes Starry Night's Lyric Challenge July 2009 at DSG.
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And, last, but not least...
Title: Aug 2008 Desktop

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Strawberries and Creme Kit by Ladybug Graphix of Digital Scrap Garden.
Photo by me.
Fonts: Ginger - Condensed
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Do you like that desktop? Great! 'Cause I have it for you as a freebie! Be sure to hop by the Garden Parlor, and thank Dawne aka Ladybug for allowing me to give it to you! :)

Oh! While you are there be sure to stop in the Garden to vote on our Round 1 entries in the Designer Contest. And, check out our challenges in the Parlor as well!! We have many fun ones, and new ones are about to be posted for August!

Which just serves to remind... Where the heck has this year gone?!?!? I swear every time I stop to look another week has flown by... I'll have an exciting announcement coming up in about a week or so. Watch for it!

But, now I have to go get the kids dressed and eating, stick myself, eat breakfast, take meds, take a shower, do the dishes, and get to work. LOL Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

:)

A Hybrid Project, a Freebie, and some LOs...

Well, I finished my first complete hybrid project on Sunday. I altered a clock using the My Mind's Eye Boys and Princesses Digital Kit available at Get Digi With It.



Micaila's thrilled. I wish I'd gotten her name a little more centered, but as long as she's happy it's all good. I did notice last night I am going to have to take it back apart because the brad and acrylic flower at "6" is too tall, and the hour hand has gotten stuck! LOL
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I have the Sorbet QP for you this morning. I still haven't gotten the new pics of Jaylin, but I think I'm gonna use some pics I got of a cousin's new daughter last week.

You can grab it here.
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I also have 2 LOs to share...

Title: Blue Jean Baby

Credits:
Paper, pocket, and rivet from the Baby Got Back Pack by Heather Manning Designs of Purple Paper Flowers.
Doodles from the Doodly Do Flower Brushes Pack by Heather Manning Designs of Purple Paper Flowers. (Coloring done by me.)
Flowers from the Fancy Folded Flowers Pack by Heather Manning Designs of Purple Paper Flowers.
Script run on photo: Sketch It! by Heather Manning Designs of Purple Paper Flowers. (I used 20% opacity to add color back to her eyes and lip.)
Photo by my dad.
Fonts: FG Dulce's Font
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Title: Cool Dip

Credits:
Paper from Dazzling Paper Pack by One Scrappy Mom available at One Scrappy Shoppe.
Sequins from the Sequin Fun by One Scrappy Mom available at One Scrappy Shoppe.
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: MA Googly Bear

Gotta' run!

Title?

I have no clue for a title this morning... I was running late, and had to wait 'til I got stuff settled at work to post.

Last night I got home, and started a download from Bob's ftp to make sure it worked while we walked the 3 blocks to Brenda's for dinner. The kids actually ate almost their entire dinner! I order 10 chicken nuggets and 1 order of curly fries to split between them, and we normally end up coming home with almost 1 whole dinner between the two of them. Last night we only had 3 nuggets and about 4 fries left so Mike and I ate them! LOL

We got home, and the download had worked perfectly so I set up the rest of the files to download, and started multi-tasking. I got Micaila in the tub for her bath, took the plastic off the two windows we'd covered for the winter, uploaded a QP for Kristine's store, delivered 1 CT QP via email and one via Hello, and unzipped a bunch of CT files to start working on some LOs. I got 1 LO started, and had to get Micaila out of the tub. Then I realized it was 9pm - an hour after their bedtime... no wonder I was tired! LOL

I got up this morning, and finished the LO.

Title: Miss 'Tude

Credits:
Papers, ribbon, gems, and label from the Hugs, Kisses & Cupcakes Kit by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Corner doodle from the Flower Doodles Pack by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Large doodle from the Sweet Paper Swirls Pack by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Photos by me.
Fonts: Emily

LO design scrapifted from Amy Head. See here.
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I've got my 2nd QP up for sale!


You can snag it here.

And, remember Dazzle is still 30% off for the full kit!
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Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

It's official!

I'm selling QPs for Kristine! My 1st is in the shoppe here. And, if you want a peek it looks like this:


And, while you are there check out Dazzle! It is a gorgeous kit full of glittery, yummy goodies, and 30% off right now!!!


Realize that the shrunk down previews don't do them full justice, but I can't fit bigger ones into my blog column! LOL
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With the new responsibilities for Kristine and Michelle I've had to take that big step into Paypal-land. I'd managed to avoid it until now. Jeez, want to talk about a run-around... In order to get validated I have to confirm two small amounts (each under $1) that they deposited into my checking account. Ok, shouldn't be too hard, right?

Well, in my case we have internet banking- sort of. At one point Mike had to set up a 3rd acct because work was supposed to be depositing money for the TMs to use to reward their team members directly into their own acct. I didn't want the headache of trying tokeep his work money seperated from our money so we set up the 3rd acct linked to our 2 personal ones. At that time he asked for the internet access, so they sent him the info. He never used it, the 3rd acct has been closed because work NEVER did deposit any money, and he can't find the paperwork for the internet access. So I can't get into the accts online because I don't have the username or password.

On Tuesday when I go to the bank to cash my paycheck I ask for a transaction report - just in case it went through a little faster than they stated... Nope no deposits. So yesterday I stop at the bank on my way to work, and explain the issue with the internet access and why I need it - no problem - I just have to call this number and they can get it switched around for me. I will need a phone access code which the teller has ordered for me which will come in the mail in the next 3-5 business days, but if I need this sooner just press 0# until it sends me to a person. Ok. I call the number; use the 0# trick; get a person and explain the issue again - no problem - she just has to tranfer me to someone in the internet banking dept. Transferred, Iget a guy who has been toldwhat myissue is, andismorethanwilling to help... BUT, he can only give me the username (which is all numerals and about 16 digits long) - to get the password he has to send me a letter which will take 7-10 business days to reach me!!!! I understand them not being able to see the current password for security reasons, but they can't even change it! (Now I do have to put a disclaimer here - every single person I talked to in this meandering path was VERY friendly, and as helpful as they could be with theguidelines they have.)

So,... last ditch effort I call the other branch of the bank in town. Explain what I need and why. Tell her that I really can't wait the 7 days to get this set up - to which she exclaims "7 days?!?". Yup - they said they had to mail it, and it would take 7-10 businessdays to reach me. "You just need the amounts?" "Yes, and they should both be under $1." "Ok, verify this for me,... and this,... and this... here are your two amounts." THANK YOU!!!
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I was going to try to get a LO done to post, but Brenden just came and asked me ever so nicely to help him build something. Guess the LO will have to wait 'til tonight...

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Thursday? All ready??

I didn't have time to post yesterday morning... I did the taxes Tuesday night after I got home - which means I did very little else. But, they are done. Filed. Finshed.

Mike also got a bonus from work this week so we went out last night, and got him a laptop on sale at Best Buy for $449. He's been jonesing for a laptop for about 3 yrs now, and the one I got him 2 yrs ago ended up being a joke. Now he's making noises about "borrowing" my camera. So I'm thinking I may spend part of the tax return to upgrade my camera which I've wanted to do for about a year now, and give him the camera I currently use. I really like the Fuji Finepix S5200. I'm just not sure after so long with a point-and-click digital if I'm ready to head back to the adjusting issues of an SLR. It's also about $350.

Yesterday morning and evening I was working on a one-time deal for Summer of Sugar Giggles. She's redesigning her site, and needed some layout examples of her kits/paper packs/elements. I think I may do one more 'cause I'm not super-crazy about the first one.

Title: Jaylin - Cutie Pie

Credits:
Papers from the Pretty Papers - Little Black Birdie Pack by Summer of Sugar Giggles. (I "tore" one of the papers.)
Elements from the Elegant Elements - Oriental Handbag Pack by Summer of Sugar Giggles.
Photo by my brother, Blayne.
Fonts: Nyala
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Title: I wish you... enough

Credits:
Papers, paperclip, tag, tape and word brads from the Dreamy Lemonade Kit by Summer of Sugar Giggles. (One paper set at 69% opacity.)
Frame from the Swirlygig Pack by Summer of Sugar Giggles.
Cardboard with doodle from the Mardi Party Pack by Summer of Sugar Giggles.
Photo by me.
Fonts: PDRPT
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I also have the links for Heather's and Bobbie's Desktop QPs to share! Previews are in the last post...

Heather's Berry-licious April Desktop QP

Bobbie's Spring Fever April Desktop QP

The links on their names will take you to their blogs so you can leave them some love for letting me create these for you!
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Tonight I need to: get photo(s) and journaling to Heather for ADSR #12 (the last challenge!)... get some bragbook QPs made to "try out" for a Bragbook/Kwikpage Team... work on a LO with Kristine's GORGEOUS new kit (to be released on Monday!!)... I'm sure there's something else, but right now I can't remember what...

Gotta' go get ready for work! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Marathon post...

So it's April 1st... No April Fool's joke here though! I have 2 freebies to share here and 1 to share at a site, 2 digi LOs and a paper LO to share, a crop report from Saturday, an announcement, and some previews!
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Announcement:

Kutnkudly Kreations now has a Daily Download!! Starting today, April 1st,you can stop by daily to get part of a great kit!


Also at Kutnkudly Kreastions... an April Desktop QP Freebie by me!

Click here to get it!
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I went a little crazy with the desktop QPs for my CTs this month... I made 4! 3 Sunday night and 1 yesterday morning! LOL You all ready know where to get Michelle's...

I'm offering Kristine's here this morning:

Calypso April Desktop QP

And, I also did one for Heather:


And, one for Bobbie:


Stay tuned for information how how to get those!
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I had promised you a QP for the page I did "Rioux" using the B Is For Boy Addon Kit by Linda Cumberland of Digital Scrap Garden... Here it is:

B Is For Boy Addon QP
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Title: King of Spades (ADSR3 #9)

Credits:
Flashback paper from the Green Tinted 60's Kit by Amanda Dykan of Purple Paper Flowers.
Messy stitches and crown from the The Way You Look Tonight Elements by Amanda Dykan of Purple Paper Flowers.
Alpha from Yesterday's News Alpha by Blythe Evans of Purple Paper Flowers.
Brush from Curvy Corner Brushes by KJ Conners of Purple Paper Flowers.
Chipboard arrow from the Chippy Shapes Pack by Paula Phillips of Purple Paper Flowers.
Month chart and pointer from the Little Man Ike Element Pack by Rachel Martin of Purple Paper Flowers.
Corner overlay from the Splats Vol 1 by Theresa Hernandez of Purple Paper Flowers. (Set at 48% opacity.)
Tab from the Sweetest Thing Kit by Krystal Hartley of Purple Paper Flowers. (recolored)
Photo by Brenden.
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Title: My Handsome Little Man

Credits:
Papers and elements from the B Is For Boy Addon Kit by Linda Cumberland of Digital Scrap Garden.
Photo by me.
Fonts: NewStyle Embossed
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So,... on Saturday... I managed to get to about 6 hrs of the 12 hr crop. I felt really disorganized 'cause I ended up "packing" in about 3 hrs Friday night/Saturday morning which meant I didn't have time to get any page kits together like I normally would for a crop. I did have some left from last May for my San Francisco album which I took, but I really wasn't in the mood to work on them. In the end I completed 20-8x8 pages for an album using a coordinating paper pack/chipboard pack/and album with some Bazzill; 6-12x12 pages of various themes; and covered a 12 page board book (14 if you count the covers) so that all I need to do is add photos and embellies!

I'm trying to upload the 20pg album to Scrapjazz as I blog, but it's being a booger. It'll only let me upload 1 pg at a time. It may not be all done before I leave for work, but if you want to see it click here. I've all ready uploaded the 6 random pages and the board book... I did want to share my fav LO from Saturday here though...

Title: Brenden only you...


Not sure you can see it from the bad pic, but he's got socks stuffed in his undies! ROFL!
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That's about it. I spent a good portion of yesterday downloading my April CT kits. I managed to avoid doing the taxes again which means I should do them tonight... Yesterday was my last Monday off for the year. Next week I'm back to 6 days a week at work...

Gotta' run! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Heeee's ba-ack...

The boss gets back today from his ski trip to Colorado. You'd think he'd be relaxed, but knowing him he'll probably be wound-up and edgy... Yesterday wasn't too horrible. Dalton was in for his 1.5 hrs as usual on Wednesdays. Out of a 7.5 hr day that really doesn't amount to much which is why I said I'd be alone all day. Dalton's also only trained for the retouching - not answering the phones, taking appointments or orders, measuring for tuxes, etc... But, I only had people walk through the front door 4 times, and two of those were Dad.

I got 1 LO done last night, 1 LO and 2 QPs done this morning. I need to share this announcement first though...



For those who cannot read the ad...
Can you:
- create 4-6 Los per month?
and
- host a challenge or post a minimum of 25 posts per week?

Purple Paper Flowers has one full time and two 1-month guest spots open starting April 1. Send an email to absolutartist1@gmail.com if you’d like to apply!

Email should include:
-your name
-your email address
-your PPF Forum Name
-a link to your fullest gallery

Deadline: Saturday, March 22nd

The 1-month guest spots will be rotating out each month so if you are interested please apply! You can always let me know that you wouldn't be available until May or June! :)
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Title: Love Xs 2

Credits:
Paper 6, frame, and beads on string from the A Little More Love kit by One Scrappy Mom available at One Scrappy Shoppe.
Paper 2 and pink swirl w/flower from the Spring Fever kit by One Scrappy Mom available at One Scrappy Shoppe.
Cardboard swirl from the Dreams Come True kit by One Scrappy Mom available at One Scrappy Shoppe.
Purple swirl from the Embroidered Swirls Pack by One Scrappy Mom - no longer available. (re-colored)
Photo by me.
Fonts: CK Tea Party
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Title: Look to the stars, baby!

Credits:
Papers and jeweled swirl from the Night Twinkles- Amythest Mini Kit by Kristine of WenchdGrafix.
Photo by me.
Fonts: CK Serendipity
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And, here's previews of the QPs for Kristine...




Not sure when/where those will be shared so stay tuned for info!

The car didn't make it back here yesterday- as I had assumed it wouldn't! LOL Still waitin' to hear from Jay.

Not much else to say so I'm off! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Happy Humpday!

Have you seen?



Get ready for some FUN!!! Sales, contests,and general hoopla all weekend! Don't miss it!
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I've been busy,busy, busy! I finished a LO for Kara Monday night...

Title: You Could Be Swingin' On A Star

Credits:
Papers from the Tristan's Room kit by Kara Jones of K-Joi Studios.
Template 27 by Lindsay Jane Designs. (Slightly re-arranged.)
Photos by me.
Fonts: Expletive Deleted
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I finished a LO for Princess Lala yesterday morning...

Title: Love Forever

Credits:
Papers, frame, tag, and reversed brad from the This Boy kit by Princess Lala of Divine Digital.
Love Forever Doodle from Note Express 1 by Princess Lala of Divine Digital. (re-colored)
Swirl doodle from Big - Swirlies by Princess Lala of Divine Digital. (re-colored)
Photos by my dad.
Fonts: FG Augustin
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I finished 1 LO for Linda Cumberland at DSG this morning...

Title: Love Is

Credits:
Papers and elements from the Sweetheart kit by Linda Cumberland of Digital Scrap Garden.
Photo by ? (A friend of my grandparents I am sure, but which one?)
Fonts: FG David
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And, 1 for One Scrappy Mom...

Title: Storyteller

Credits:
Papers from the Underwater Paper Pack by One Scrappy Mom available soon at the One Scrappy Shoppe.
Decorated popsicle stick from the Popsicle Dreams Element Pack by One Scrappy Mom available soon at the One Scrappy Shoppe.
Frames from the Tattered Frames Element Pack by One Scrappy Mom available soon at the One Scrappy Shoppe.
Flowers from the Ribbon Buds Element Pack by One Scrappy Mom available soon at the One Scrappy Shoppe.
Rusty, reversed staples from the Metal Lovers Element Pack by One Scrappy Mom available soon at the One Scrappy Shoppe.
Cardboard swirl from the Dreams Come True kit by One Scrappy Mom available soon at the One Scrappy Shoppe.
Tear from Totally Ripped by Penny's Miscellany.
Photos by my brother, Blayne.
Fonts: FG Cheryl; Jane Austen
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Oh! And, you didn't think I made a page for DSG without a QP freebie did you?! (FYI - These freebies I offer are al on behalf of the designers due to my CT work.)



LC - Sweetheart QP
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I'm also working on a CT Call ad, and have 3 CTs I am waiting on the kits for the month from...

The car is still in limbo because a friend of my brothers said he thought he could help, but I haven't been able to get a hold of him since...

And, we got denied for HEAP... Instead of using your actual income as I had been told - they take your weekly income from 4 weeks and average it, and then plug it into a formula to make it a "monthly" amount since a month isn't 4 weeks strictly speaking. Long story short - we were about $20 under their cap before the formula... So the $500 I had set aside for 4 other bills andhad to use on oil will not be re-imbursed... My landlord has gotten the whistle installed on the oil tank though.

Gotta' run to get some things done before work! Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!