For everyone who downloaded my "Construction Alpha" and especially those who emailed me and left lovely comments, here is a little add-on which I think you will like. I have used the elements from the alpha and made them more detailed and sized so you can make them bigger without losing quality.  I have also taken the age of 'equality' on board (excuse the pun) and you might see a lady pilot in the helicopter LOL. SORRY, no longer available

Here is some word-art for you. I took the picture while on a break to my favourite place in Ireland - Kinsale in Co. Cork. This is part of a 'walk' at the hotel we always stay in (Carlton Hotel Kinsale). I always catch my breath when I see the sun coming through the trees - hence the words. I am giving the 'Life Wordart' as a freebie and the LO is in the folder also. I think it would make a really beautiful and relaxing desktop or screen saver. Sorry no longer available

  

Sticking with alphas, here is my new FREEBIE. I called it "Classic Wedding" alpha. Made in soft white, it has toned cream outlines and a soft glitter. I used a little rose and leaves to embellish. Enjoy and don't forget the tyvm.
NOTE- I added the & sign as it is so handy when using initials on invitations etc. Download: Sorry no longer available 

Here is the boy's alpha made to match Fran's Coloriages kit which I promised. I decided to add texture to 'rough' it up a little and the train, helicopter and truck along with the other embellishments were designed to add to the theme. I named this one "CONSTRUCTION" for obvious reasons, though as a mother of three 'boys' it was a toss up with de-construction! LOL, - Boys will be boys! Hope you like this one. Fran has her elements ready too and she has a really bad cold so drop by and leave her a hug. Enjoy your alpha and don't forget the tyfs!! Download: Sorry no longer available

This is an add-on to my 'CLARA" kit. I called it "ALWAYS" The wonderful Fran did a LO with her sweet little grand daughter using the Clara kit and I am basing this QP on that. I just love the delicate look of these papers and elements and I think they would also be great in wedding LO's.

Also, if you liked my 'Summer Flowers' Alpha below then you will love the boys version I promised. I will have it up by the weekend. Enjoy your 'Always' QP download and don't forget that tyvm LOL.  Download: Sorry no longer available   

This is the preview of my new freebie. 
"SUMMER FLOWERS ALPHA' (the girly version). I used Fran's wonderful Coloriages paper and then added outlines, bevels, shadows, blurs, flower elements and finally 'BLING'. WOW so much work and 26 times over. Am I mad you ask ? Well, just a little but I'm already working on the boys version. I love boys - as you know LOL. Hope you enjoy this and don't forget to leave a comment when you download. Thanks to all the regulars who keep me going. To scrap art studio who said they had no 'e; in the download,  it is there, I re-loaded the code to make sure try downloading again. SORRY, Link expired

Here is my new freebie kit, "CLARA"

It is inspired by the most gorgeous little girl who is my friend's grand daughter. The colours are soft and very pretty, like silk, some with stripes and all have borders and lace detail. I also put some very detailed work into the frames, ribbons, tag and brads which I hope you will enjoy using. Please don't forget to leave a tyvm when you download, the new 4shared system is very odd, but you can leave a comment before you hit the download button, I know a lot of designers who say they are not getting as many thank you's as before so try to take a little time, it makes the effort of making and giving FREEBIES worthwhile. Have a lovely week, I'm still waiting on the Spring never mind the Summer, but I hope the sun shines wherever you are. Over and out!! Download below. SORRY, Link expired

Kim has sent me the preview to the charity kit "Small Miracles" it is HUGE, released today and the contents include : from 22 files, 106 papers, 185 elements, 1 alpha, 1 12x12 QP, 2 word art, and 6 4x6 QP's. It is for a very good cause and you can get it here. http://smllmiracles.blogspot.com/

"Small Miracles"

This is part of my contribution to the "Small Miracles" collab kit,

I also made the Qp below.  The MEGA kit will be released on JUNE 16th from  http://smllmiracles.blogspot.com/ All of the information about the kit will be there. I am very happy to help Kim of Kim's Scrappin who's poor daughter lost everything when her house burned down recently. As she and her husband have five children this has been a terrible time for them. Hopefully this "Small Miracles" project will help in some little way. Kim chose the six colours which I (tried) to stick to and I'm happy at the way the kit came together. Do support 'Small Miracles' if you can.

The Sun WILL come out,

A QP that is part of my contribution to "Small Miracles" a mega kit which will be released on 16th June from  http://smllmiracles.blogspot.com/ You can get all the details there.

NEW FREEBIE "My Dad" QP

In honour of all the wonderful fathers out there, I made this QP for 'Father's Day'. The colours are denim based so should be suitable for just about any dad, young - or like me! lol. I'm chuffed with my 'Cool' ball, I thought of adding another but for the sake of modesty (WHAT!!) I thought one would do it. If you look at the text border it is made up of 'Father' in as many different languages as I could fit, hopefully I covered most. I'd love to see what you do with this as there is plenty of scope for pictures, especially  those that are not great overall, but show dad's hands or his favourite slippers, little things mean a lot! as the old song goes.  Enjoy.

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new Freebie "OLD WOOD" QP

My latest Freebie "Old Wood QP"

Hi, late again, but I hope this new quick page makes up for it. This is my first serious doodle! YES! but it took me nearly a whole day getting it right so I hope all my effort was worthwhile.

As to my delay in posting - blame the sun and the visitors, and the fact I live beside the beach! Besides the beautiful view of the sand and sea we get to see the most mind boggling sights when the sun comes out. I thought I was seeing things on Sunday when what looked like two big red lobsters waddled into the water, not so, just two idiots burned to a crisp!

Obviously someone told them the salt water would cool them down. (probably nearly froze them to death) LOL (sorry) but I have no patience for twits. Do they never see or read the ads for protective sun creams!  Anyway, that's my gripe for the week, sunbathe safely!

I hope you all had a lovely sunny week and hopefully the summer will stay for a while. Take care and if you like the freebie, your comments will be welcome.

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NEW FREEBIE! "MOTHER"S DRESS QP"

It seems like ages since I posted but I hope you will like this QP. I had no broadband connection due to cable faults? and no emails in or out but I was amazed that after a few days of checking the mailbox, I just fell back into my real life and caught up on so much stuff I had neglected like writing and music. I also designed papers and kits of which 'Mother's Dress' is a part. The dress paper reminds me of how my Grandfather who was a fantastic dancer, used to waltz my mother around the room, her dress swirling just like the paper shows. You might have an aunt or someone who took the mother's role in your life, I would love to see what you do with this QP, but enjoy it and as always, cherish 'Mother'.

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Sisters and Timeless

This layout of my granny Magdalen and her sister Mary is done with my new "Timeless" kit. I am so pleased at how the kit turned out as I wanted to get this soft but not overpowering look for the old pictures. I resized the 'Journal card ' to frame the pictures and I haven't cleaned up the pics either as I think some of the charm is lost when the 'age' is removed.

                  The history here is that the picture was taken shortly before their mother died of consumption, and as their father was also deceased, the girls along with their brother Hugh were brought up by their maternal grandmother Cassie. Mary emigrated to Canada as a young bride, while Hugh and Magdalen remained in Derry. They all married happily and have left a legacy of love and family commitment.

"TIMELESS" kit Freebie

In this new kit "TIMELESS" I used colours which remind me of my Mother. I hope I captured the feel of the 1940's and that you enjoy using it.

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My new Freebie "CONNECT" Kit

For your COMPUTER BABES

This cute kit includes three co-ordinated papers and two very sweet, unusual frames. I know your computer babes will love it. Font 'Mail Ray Stuff' by Ray Larabie. (the dog and cat are for display only, did you ever see anything like the teeth on the cat! LOL, I burst out laughing every time I see it ) ENJOY! 

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"I Love Boys" ADD ON Freebie

This is my "I LOVE BOYS" add on. It includes a lemon harlequin alpha, One grunge "strike 1" paper, and two word-art embellishments. All to match the kit I gave last week, this is for the little leaguers (boys and girls) who love playing ball. Enjoy 

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TWO FREEBIE ALPHAS "MOON" and "MOON and STARS"

Here are two new alphas to co-ordinate with Fran's kit "Little Miss Moon" the first is plain with bevelled edges. The second has bevelled edges and dropped shadow and is embellished with tiny moons and stars (which took me ages to link together!) I love the look though and the whimsey way they dangle from some of the letters. -  The mad cat is getting to me lol. Upper case only on both but if I get enough shouts I will do a lowercase for you. Two downloads.

Get "MOON" here.

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My new FREEBIE "I LOVE BOYS"

Well I promised so here it is, my new freebie kit "I Love Boys". As mother of three I do know my boys! lol.    The kit includes three toning papers, 2 tags (one with word art) one 'I love Boys' ribbon, one heart border, one lemon harlequin note card and a beautiful frame! - even if I do say so myself! I hope you will like it and if you do please leave me a thank you (so I know you care) Oh! and if you have time, go right to the bottom of my page to see what Kat sent me.                     Download: SORRY, LINK EXPIRED

SWEET DREAMS layout

A quick layout with some of the papers, ribbons and the (RIGHT) frame from "Sweet Dreams".

The gorgeous photo is hand tinted by Nora Hernandez. Does it bring back memories of spooning 'medicine' into your poor little doll's mouth! Rosebud was the name of my first doll, this one looks just like her. Hope you got the replacement frame with the new link below.