Necktie Optional

I've been wanting to try this idea for a long time - using mens dress shirts as a background paper. Anyway, here's the first attempt. Just click the preview to download.

In case you hadn't noticed, the links to the right have been updated. I'm trying to make comprehensive lists of scrap stores, resources, tutorials, etc. If you'd like to be included, just contact me or leave a comment with your url.

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Americana - NEW

It's been so long, I can hardly remember how to do this but with my love of all things Americana, I have to give you an offering for July 4th. You can click the preview to download.

I haven't given away a freebie since January 2009. It doesn't seem possible that it's been so long. I developed serious hand and spine issues since last I blogged. My husband declares it's all because I would spend at least 16 hours a day at the computer designing, blogging and chatting with friends that I've made through the digi-scrapping community.

This community is such a wonderful place for those of us who tend to be a little shy or living some place remote to reach out and find friends. It became a lonely place for me for a while without all of you in my world. I'll be back as much as possible - barring hand/back pain. BUT - you are all worth it - you enrich my life.

For now, seeing all the wonderful clusters that are out there, I've been considering making some of my own. Who knows what comes next? As always, I'm open to suggestions.

xoxoxo
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I'm Coming Back - Slowly

I can't stand being away from scrapping for much longer. It's been a dark place for a while. I had lost the use of my hands for several months due to arthritis and some major back issues. It took some time to figure that out. Then I lost two of my beloved Maltese dogs, Alfie and Dandy. They were old - but it never seems to be time to say goodbye.



Good news though. We have a new puppy to celebrate in the Maltese Scrappers home, his name is Louie. We add him to Ruffles, the dog you've all come to know and love from my Logo.

He is almost 5 months old now. We got him a couple weeks ago when we went to Arkansas to see my BH's mom. She knew we were grieving our loss so this was her way to help put the smile back in our hearts.

Who ever said Mothers-In-Law couldn't be terrific?

Louie is sleeping at my feet as I type and Ruffles is laying on the bed behind me. That's what I call Maltese heaven.

Back to Scrap - for the first time in months, I've been surfing the scrap blogs and visiting Digi-Free once again. It felt like visit family all over again. Happy to see old friends and sad to see those who are no longer blogging - but excited to see some new designers on the horizon who I have yet to discover.

Now to Business - many of you have asked about my cookbook that I published a couple of years ago. Interestingly enough, my publisher just emailed me with this coupon to send out to my readers, so if you haven't purchased it already, this is the perfect time. Cheaper is always better in my book, don't you think? Here is a copy of what they sent me.

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Talk to you and scrap with you real soon. I'm so happy to be back.

xoxoxo
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To My Faithful Followers

I'm sure you've had to have noticed my lack of posting these past few months. As you know from reading my blog, I've had a lot of sickness in 2009 - like I've never experienced before. To add insult to injury, my hands have started to give out (too many stray pixels to capture : ). The doctor rumor is degenerative arthritis. Since I am a Christian, that means I'll just ask God to heal me and when He does - I'll give him the praise.

In the meantime, I need to rest my hands from designing / computer / piano. I will not be closing my blog because I want to come back. If I'm having a good day here and there, I'll pull something out of my collections of partially completed kits and gift you with some tidbits.

I'll miss you all so much. Your encouraging words and friendship these last couple of years have meant more to me than I could ever say.

xoxoxo
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Added to Life-Scrappers Today

I'm at the computer today. Rah-Rah!! It seems like forever. I had heard this flu was bad, but two and a half weeks of not wanted to do anything but sleep. Yuk! I can't stand not being able to accomplish something every single day. Here are a couple goodies that I just uploaded to my store at Life-Scrappers.

Here is the promised freebie. Since I've been working a lot with raffia lately, I thought I'd give you the first little wreath that I made. Just click the preview to download.

Talk to you soon!

xoxoxox
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