Art class picture...and more goodies coming soon!

(This post, originally dated 4/23/08, was copied from my previous blog. Please view it there to see prior comments.)

 

I’m still working on some goodies for you...

I haven’t been able to get any postings done for a couple of days - our internet connection was down yesterday, and tonight I have big plans - my hubby and I are going shopping for Elena’s birthday.  She’ll be 5 on Sunday.  (She’s the little one with pigtails in my Peek-a-Boo Borders post.)  I still don’t know what to get her - bless her little heart, when I ask what she wants, she replies with a smile, “Just whatever people want to get me.”

I am working on a few more things to complete the Yard Sale kit - hopefully they will be posted in the next day or two.  So far, Lois is the ONLY one who found the needle in the haystack (see previous post) - I hope more of you find it soon - I know some folks who are looking hard!

Today I thought I’d share a few things with you.  First of all, my 7-year-old daughter, Lydia, has started art lessons after school once a week.  She is learning a lot, and is having so much fun exploring her passion for art.  She wants to be an art teacher someday.  Last week, she brought home her first creation from her new art class, pictured here.  If anyone has comments for her, she’d love to hear them!  :)

 

Also, over the last couple of days, I have been taught by my new friend Marie a bit about what “tags” and “tubes” are.  She is a tag artist and kindly made a couple of tags for me using some elements from the Yard Sale series.  This is the first time I’ve seen any creations made with my designs, so I’m very excited to share them with you!

I'll be back with more for you soon...

 

Hugs,

Jeanie

Theme Kit - Yard Sale Part 6: Masonry 101

(This post, originally dated 4/21/08, was copied from my previous blog. Please view it there to see prior comments.)

Theme Kit

Yard Sale Part 6

Masonry 101

- FREEBIE -

It’s Day 6 of my Yard Sale...and it’s for you to do some building!  These bricks are designed for building so you can create your own customized landscaping!   See preview for examples. This kit, created at 300 ppi,  contains a rectangular brick (with and without mortar), a contoured brick, and design elements made from these bricks, which include two different brick walls and an oval brick flowerbed.  It also includes the yellow flowers with greenery and a glowing sun!  Not included are:  grass paper and hills (available in my Yard Sale Part 1), peek-a-boo grass borders (Part 3) the sky paper (Part 3 or 4), the fencing and mulch (both in Part 5), and my daughter (unavailable at present!  LOL)

Click here to download.

(Link corrected 5/3/08)

Notes for the day:

Exciting news - today I finally received the pen for my graphics tablet - and my husband arrived home from his trip, so he’s going to get it all hooked up for me!  I’ll have lots of fun learning to use it to make more goodies for you...

More fun today - I finally learned how to put blinkies in my blog!  Now, I just need to design one!

Also today, I received an e-mail from one of my very nice visitors showing me a tag someone had made using yesterday’s designs!  :)  I didn’t even know about tags or tubes...I have lots to learn!  She made up some adorable tags for me, which I’ll show you as soon as I check to be sure it’s OK with her!

I received a special request for an ice skating kit - I plan to take it on and start working on it soon.  Should be lots of fun - I used to skate (briefly) when I was in 1st or 2nd grade!  I wasn’t any good, but I sure had fun... Please let me know if you have other requests - I’d enjoy working to create just what you’re looking for!

Lots of hugs to you,

-Jeanie

Theme Kit - Yard Sale Part 5: Lawn and Garden Accessories

(This post, originally dated 4/20/08, was copied from my previous blog. Please view it there to see prior comments.)

 

Theme Kit

Yard Sale Part 5

Lawn and Garden Accessories

- FREEBIE -

 

It’s Day 5 of my Yard Sale...time to start landscaping!  This kit, created at 300 ppi,  contains white picket fencing (pointed and flat top), rose lattice, arbor, sprinkler, garden hose, riding lawnmower, mulch pile, 3 “peek-a-boo” pieces of mulch, an oval of mulch for a flowerbed, and the pink flowers and greenery seen here.  Not included: sky paper (available in Yard Sale Part 4) and grass paper (available in Yard Sale Part 1).

In case you haven’t seen previous posts, here’s how to use the “peek-a-boo” pieces: copy them into your layout in different layers, then nestle objects/flowers, etc. between the layers for a more realistic look!

Please leave some love if you like my work - it keeps me going strong! :)

Click here to download.

Notes for the day:

We have our first winner!  Hearty congratulations to Lois B., who was the first to find the needle in the haystack!  (see yesterday’s post)  Lois received the aforementioned prize, as well as a sneak peek at one of the papers from my next kit.

My friend Mandy from MeeGee Designs requested and was granted commercial use of my grass - please click here to visit her blog and see her nice results!  (She even tucked my dog, Lucy, into the papers!  LOL).

Today I received notice that one of my favorite designers actually subscribed to my blog!  Talk about feeling starstruck!  If you’re curious and want to see some awesome work and very enjoyable chit-chat, please visit her here! (Bon Scrapatit Designs)  Her “Saturday in the Park” series is amazing!

On a more personal note, I’ve been managing 5 kids by myself for about a week and a half now, while my husband has been on business trips.  He returns home tomorrow - we all missed him very much, but I hope I’m able to get a LOT of cleaning done before he comes home and realizes how much time I spent playing with Photoshop!  :)

I already have tomorrow’s freebie ready for you - get ready, you’re going to have some building to do!  My kids keep wanting to play with it!

See you all tomorrow -

-Jeanie

Theme Kit - Yard Sale Part 4: Hay Day (and a needle in the haystack!)

(This post, originally dated 4/19/08, was copied from my previous blog. Please view it there to see prior comments.)

 

Theme Kit

Yard Sale Part 4

Hay Day (and a needle in the haystack!)

- FREEBIE -

 

It’s Day 4 of my Yard Sale...and we’re going out to the farm!  Yes, there’s a needle in the haystack - find it and receive my first commercial use freebie!  (See below for details.)  This kit, created at 300 ppi,  contains two 12x12 papers (dirt and sky), two haystacks, a hay bale, some loosely scattered hay, a hayride wagon (and an empty wagon), three hay pieces and two 12-inch hay borders.  The pieces and borders are “Peek-a-Boo” style - you can use these as borders by trimming for a straight edge, or you can put the them in layers, with your favorite person or object between, so they are nestled within the hay!  See preview for examples.  The wagon and hay bale are included with and without drop shadow.  Not included: sunflowers and fence pieces (both available in my “Sunflowers for Lydia” kit).

Please remember that I’d love to see any layouts you create with my designs - hope to hear from you ! :)

Click here to download.

Notes for the day:

We have a couple of upcoming installments of the Yard Sale, then I’ll starting giving you my newest kit.  A hint: you’ll pucker up for this one!

 I started using 4shared mainly to be able to see how many downloads there were for each design.  I recently found that I get more comments on 4shared than I did before using them, I guess because you’re waiting for the download to be ready. However, I have now set up Google Analytics, and therefore if you all leave me a good dose of hugs and love here, I’ll reward you by posting the files directly on my server so you don’t have the wait time of 4shared!  Let’s see how this works out - I just really get so much joy out of hearing from you!

Hugs all around - have a great weekend!

-Jeanie

Theme Kit - Yard Sale Part 3: Peek-a-Boo Borders

(This post, originally dated 4/17/08, was copied from my previous blog.  Please view it there if you wish to see prior comments.)

 

Theme Kit

Yard Sale Part 3

Peek-a-Boo Borders

-FREEBIE-

 

It’s Day 3 of my Yard Sale...and here’s a new twist on it!  This kit includes 4 grassy borders, 300 ppi, coordinating with Part 1 of this kit, as well as the same borders in the bluegrass color from Part 2.  You also get the 12x12 sky paper.  My daughter is not included, but you can have the dog!  (or at least her picture - LOL)  You can use these as borders by trimming for a straight edge, or you can put the 4 different borders in layers, with your favorite person or object between, so they are peeking out from within the grass!  See preview for examples. I hope you have fun with this - more items in the Yard Sale soon!

 

Please remember that I’d love to see any layouts you create with my designs - hope to hear from you ! :) 

 

 Click here to download.

 

 

 

Notes for the day:

Sorry for not getting anything posted for you yesterday - I had a VERY busy day with the kids.  My goal is to give you a freebie a day, but honestly, with 5 kids, sometimes it just isn’t possible.  So, I’ll do my best...

I still have some more ideas for the Yard Sale kit, and I hope you’re enjoying it so far.  The next kit will follow shortly, and is almost ready - it’s a BIG one!  

Thank you again for the nice comments here and on 4shared.  I read every one of them, and appreciate them all.

Goodnight everyone,

-Jeanie

 

 

Theme Kit - Yard Sale Part 2: Bluegrass Festival

(This post, originally dated 4/15/08, was copied from my previous blog.  Please view it there if you wish to see prior comments.)

 

Theme Kit Part 2

Yard Sale: Bluegrass Festival

- FREEBIE -

 

It’s Day 2 of my Yard Sale...and it’s all still free! This kit (just like yesterday’s kit but in a “bluegrass” color for those who prefer it) contains 6 grass-patterned 12x12 papers.  Half of them have thin blades of grass, and the other have thicker blades.  There 3 different lengths of each type (“golf course short”, medium, and “needs mowing!” There are also 2 grassy hills, 3 different garden shapes, and a patch of sod for you to “plant your own yard!”  There is even a patch of dirt in the same size for anyone like me who lacks a green thumb... All are 300 ppi, and just waiting for you to plant your digital flowers and more!  Yes, we still have more yard work ahead and some more Starlight, too...stay tuned!  :) 

 

 

Click here to download papers, and here to download elements.

 

 

 

 

  

 Notes for the day:

My apologies - I feel pretty lame releasing the same kit but in a different color.  There are three reasons I did it:  1) Some people prefer this color, 2) My little girl is still sick, and most of all 3) I could NOT resist the chance to use this title!

 

 

Today’s Bluegrass Festival is in honor of my friend,  Jennifer P., who LOVES bluegrass.  I’m just not sure if this is quite what she meant... LOL!

I would like to share with you a hilarious (but frighteningly true) list I found on Sindiego’s Scraps blog, 12/22/07.  You can find lots of great stuff (and some witty posts) at her blog:    http://sindiegosscraps.blogspot.com.

“12 Step Program of Recovery for Freebie Hunting Addicts.

1. I will eat a proper breakfast, seated at the table, before I boot up my computer in the morning.

2. I will get dressed before noon.

3. I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash the clothes, and plan dinner before even thinking about downloading freebies.

4. I will remember that I have a husband and/or family, and that I used to enjoy spending time with them.

5. I will remember I have a dog/cat and remember to feed and care for it, as I should.

6. I will not eat my meals, in front of a computer, while blog hopping.

7. I will try to get out of the house, at least once a week, if it is necessary or not.

8. I will talk about subjects other than scrapbooking, when I am with friends and family.

9. I will remember that my life used to be filled with other interests that I have given up, now that I am so busy freebie hunting.

10. I will not download items that I will never use, just because I can.

I will try to make time to scrap some pictures with all the beautiful kits I've collected.
Last, but not least.

12. I will remember that I must go to bed sometime. Those freebies will still be there tomorrow.

Now, wipe all that guilt away and get those freebies! lol”

Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments on 4shared - you all keep me going!

Goodnight and hugs all around,

-Jeanie

Theme Kit - Yard Sale Part 1: Grassy Green

(This post, originally dated 4/14/08, was copied from my previous blog.  Please view it there if you wish to see prior comments.)

 

Theme Kit Part 1

Yard Sale: Grassy Green

- FREEBIE -

 

I’m havin’ a Yard Sale...and it’s all free!  (So what do you think of my title? LOL) This kit contains 6 grass-patterned 12x12 papers.  Half of them have thin blades of grass, and the other have thicker blades.  There different lengths of each type (“golf course short”, medium, and “needs mowing!” There are also 2 grassy hills, 3 different garden shapes, and a patch of sod for you to “plant your own yard!”  There is even a patch of dirt in the same size for anyone like me who lacks a green thumb... All are 300 ppi, and just waiting for you to plant your digital flowers and more!  More yard work ahead tomorrow...stay tuned!  :)

Click here to download papers, and here to download elements.

 

 

 

Notes for the day:

Thank you to Jean I. from quiltsoflove.com, who recently requested a grass pattern or overlay.  She is using it for a garden-themed digital quilt, which I’m eager to see!  I had fun making the grass for her, so I thought I would share it with you, as well.  She has a beautiful and touching website - visit her to read more about it...

Thank you also to Sandy from myscrapshop.com for the very nice comment yesterday and for posting my last two Starlight sets as “Freebie of the Day” in her Inspirational Freebies Forum - certainly made my day!  :)  Please check out her website - lots of great goodies over there to explore...

More exciting news - I have finally ordered a replacement pen for our old graphics tablet (my husband kept thinking he’d find it...), so when it gets here, I’ll have lots of fun playing with new and better designs for you!

Well, I finally finished my home IV antibiotics this morning (see April 6th post if you haven’t a clue what this is about) - thought everyone was FINALLY going to be healthy, but now one of my girls is very sick to her tummy.  It’s gonna be another long night!  Hopefully, while she naps I can work on more goodies for you, but please forgive me if I get behind. :)

Hugs to all,

-Jeanie