Happy Scrappy

I haven't blogged most of the summer. It's been really busy, spending time with my new niece and goddaughter, relaxing, going for hikes, reading a lot and finding a new author I absolutely love. I wish I could say that I've been designing too, but I haven't though I do have some ideas running through my head now. Hopefully, I'll have something for you in the next couple of weeks or so.

Fall is my favorite time of year - not too hot, not too cold, football, hockey, curling, cool nights with a fire and mulled cider or hot cocoa. And it inspires me as no other season does with its profusion of color and texture and scent.

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July 1st already? I don't know where this year has gone. But, today is a day of celebration. It's Canada Day or, as it used to be called, Dominion Day. So if you are Canadian, have a wonderful day and enjoy the fireworks tonight.

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So Saturday was National Scrapbooking Day and the digi community was all abuzz. I literally spent all of Saturday in one chat room or another and let me tell you, they were fantastic!! I can't say that I spent much (though I am planning to spend some today and in the middle of the month). Chats at DST and the Sweet Shoppe probably were some of the best I have ever attended and of course, I enjoyed RAKScraps 8 pm chat. And even better (LOL) were the chat prizes and gifts. There was literally something for everyone!

I want to thank especially Ashley Bailey at Digital Divas Designs (www.digitaldivasdesigns.com), Grace Bennett at DST (www.digishoptalk,com), Melanie Colosimo at Elemental Scraps (www.elementalscraps.com). Ladies, you are the best and may I say that I absolutely love everything I bought. Oh, and Ashley, you are so right, once I took a good look at your Pepper Grass kit I fell in love.

I didn't get a lick of scrapping in during the weekend, but hey... there's plenty of time for that after the sales. And speaking of sales, I am very much looking forward to the upcoming Shabby Princess and ScrapArtist sales.

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... my new niece. This is my second LO of her. The first was with a quickpage which is gorgeous, but not my own design. This layout just flowed and oh, I am soooo in love. :)

Credits: Papers are from Laurie Garza's Soft and Serene paper pack and Bad Candy's Sky kit (Polka Dot Potato); flowers from Misty Cato; jewels from Holly McCaig's Bling Fastener's; swirly frame from Cottage Arts; I can't figure out who's journaling strip this is ; and font is Scrap Sweetness.

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OK - so that just totally was wrong!! For ages, I couldn't get into my Blogger account. Now that I am finally back, I have wonderful news. My sister had her first child a week and a half ago. I used Rina Kroes' Tread Softly freebie quickpage to make her first ever layout and it was perfect! Unfortunately, I can't post it right now, but I will later with full credits.

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I have been highly remiss in blogging lately. Chalk it up to the holidays and not being home. But, I am here and there is stuff in the works. Actually, one thing pretty cool but since it involves someone else too, I can't say at this time.

Also, I am about to take down all the free*bies I have offered so far. After this, when I start selling, they will be available for sale only. I had a great time making them and I am still growing as a designer, so keep coming back; there will be new designs available.

Well, gotta head out, my foot is better (still going to physical therapy though) and I am getting myself ready for curling so until next time...

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I am so excited! The doctor says I won't need surgery. I have a walking boot and I'll be in it for the next month, then have a bit of physical therapy. It looks like I'll be curling for the second half of the season. So, that's my good news.

And now for the free*bie. It's a small add-on to the Shimmering Snowflakes Mini Kit. Preview is below. As always, I'd love to hear from you if you download them and also love to hear from you if you post online somewhere using one of my designs.

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Until next week...

Edit: This kit is no longer available.

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I don't have a free*bie for this post... I know boo! hiss! If you want a Thanksgiving free*bie you can look several posts down where there is one though. I just want to wish everyone who is about to celebrate Thanksgiving a safe and happy holiday. With food, football, family, and lots of naps what could be better? Well, I'm off now... gotta get ready to head out - going to Mom's for turkey.

Later...

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OK - so this is what you might see on the injury report if I were a pro athlete. I'm not, and it's still the injury report. It's also why I had no freebie for you last week. I'm sorry. Saturday night I landed in the ER with a severely swollen ankle that was bruised and extremely painful to the touch. And now, I'm on crutches, my curling half season is over, and I have an appointment with the orthopedist tomorrow. While the fewer curling hours I log should in theory give me more time to create, my DH is putting me in the recliner with no hope of early parole when I get home at night to keep my foot elevated. Hence, no curling and less computer time. ARGH! I need that computer. I need to get DH to take some photos so I can scrap this fun as a memento of my first ever serious injury. Well, better get to working. I will get out a freebie this week, so head back over later.

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