Backyard Buganza Released and Quick Page Freebie!

I can't believe three weeks for my summer break have disappeared already! It's been a great summer so far, much better than last year when Upstate NY was faced with the worst flooding ever.

We've had lots of fun around our house. Gianni is growing like a weed and getting to experience even more summer fun this year. This week alone we've been to a birthday party, to see the Bubble Man at the local library, and we made another trip to the library to see a puppet show. On Friday we'll go to Toddler storytime again.

I've decided to take Gianni to Toddler storytime every Friday this summer. He rarely gets to interact with other kids since he doesn't go to daycare, is an only child, and the only grandchild. The first week we went to storytime was a little rough; he cried. Last week he warmed up and was giving the librarian a run for her money. He basically did the opposite of whatever he was supposed to be doing. I have to say she was very patient. This week we need to get a new library card, because there is a transporation book that he's got his eye on and really wants to take home. I'm so lucky he loves books.

Okay, enough about my little man, on to the new kit and the freebie! As many of you know that visit my blog on a regular basis, Gianni is my inspiration for most of my kits. My latest is called Backyard Buganza (Don't you just love the title?!) and is inspired my Gianni's exploration of our yard and his discoveries of bugs, rocks, and more! Here's some preview pics of the kit. The kit is now on sale at Tina Williams and Friends.Included in the kit are 20 textured background papers, 4 tags, 3 weathered wood signs, 2 pieces of weathered wood. 1 weathered wood star, 3 beetles, 4 butterflies, 4 badges, 1 id. tag, 1 magnifying glass, 1 butterfly net, 7 frames, 3 ribbons, and 1 rock border.







I especially love the wood sign, magnifying glass, and the id tag! They were so much fun to make.

The freebie is a quick page made with papers and the twig frame from the kit.
Here's a preview. You can download it here. Please leave a comment if you snag this freebie!

New Release and a freebie!

Thank you for everyone who sent such kind words to me regarding my little angel and the Beautiful Angel Kit. Your kindness means more than you know, and I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you to all who purchased the kit thus far. I hope scrapping your memories will give you some measure of peace as well.

I loved how the vintage frames came out in the Beautiful Angel kit, so I have come out with a new set of frames. These frames are embellished with vintage pansy images, lace, and buttons. Here's a preview of the frames now available at Tina Williams and Friends



Today's freebie is a cluster made with some of the items used in creating the frames. Enjoy! Click here to download.



Special thanks to Monica Larsen, Miss Tiina, and Butterfly Graphics for items used in the creation of this freebie.

Remembering Keren

Here is my latest freebie highlighted in yesterday's post.



Click here to download the freebie.

It's from my new Beautiful Angel kit. It's 40% off at Tina Williams and Friends.

Today is heaven day. In remembrance of my angel baby, Keren I've made a layout using Beautiful Angel. It features lyrics from Mercy Me's Homesick. That song really got me through. Mercy Me is an amazing Christian Rock Band. If you ever have the chance to seem them live, I highly recommend it.

Beautiful Angel Kit and a very special Freebie

Disclaimer: I feel like I need a make a disclaimer before you read any further. Today's post is about my new kit but also mentions pregnancy loss, so if you the subject isn't for you go ahead and scroll to the bottom of the post for the freebie.

My latest kit is very dear to my heart. Friday is Heaven Day for me. Three years ago we were pregnant for the first time. Unfortunately on 6/28/04 at 9 weeks, we learned our little one was gone. It was the most difficult thing I'd ever been through. Without God's loving kindness and a wonderful church family, I don't know how I would have coped.

I have always wanted to do something as an rememberance. I wanted to make a scrapbook that first summer, but found I didn't have the words, supplies, or frame of mind to do it. Now three years later, I feel it's time to finally scrap that time in my life. I created this kit for me and for others that struggle to scrap a loss in their lives.

Here are previews of the designs in the kit Beautiful Angel. The kit is now available at Tina Williams and Friends. It's 40% off for the next five days in remembrance of Keren.







Today's freebie is a cluster frame from the kit. It can be used for more than just memorial pages. It has a sweet, pure feeling doesn't it?



Click here to download the freebie.

A special thanks to Atomic Cupcake, Monica Larsen, Butterfly Graphics, and Anna Corba for items used in the creation of this kit and freebie.

Birthday Freebie and My Big Announcement

I can't believe everything that has happened this week. Today was the last day of school for the school year. I'm free for 10 glorious weeks! (Although I have a ton to do for the next school year and will be at work more than I like this summer). Tomorrow is Gianni's second birthday. And to top it all off, I am now selling my designs at Tina Williams and Friends! I'm still pinching myself to see if it's true.

I'm so excited to be a part of Tina's team. Tina is an amazing designer. Her vintage style kits are so beautiful. You have to see them to believe them. Her attention to detail is what sets her kits apart. Her kits are jam packed with elements, frames, papers, and more. She just released her new Grandma's Family Tree Kit this week. You have to check it out. Here's a little peek...



You have to stop by the store and check out the rest of the preview pictures.

My very own Big, Big Truck Kit is now up in the store. I will be adding more products in the next week, so stop back here for updates and ads.

Now on to the new kit and the freebie! Gianni will be two years old in a matter of hours! My exuberant little boy will be celebrating all weekend long with family parties in his honor. To commemorate this very special occasion I'm releasing Birthday Bash. Here are previews of the kit that will be for sale at Tina Williams and Friends.





The freebie is a multi-photo overlay that you can add over any paper. It's made up of birthday candles. You can grab it here! Please leave some love if you download it!

New Kit Released and a Frame Freebie

My little boy turns two on Friday. I can barely believe it. I think the last 12 months went even faster than the first 12. I want it to slow down! My kit releasing now is in honor of my son. His favorite phrase these days is "Big, big truck!" So I made a Big, Big Truck Kit. Here are some preview pictures of the designs in the kit.






It is available at Tina Williams and Friends and on my design page.

Today's freebie is a frame from the kit.
You can snag it here!

Looking for my first CT

Edit: CT spots have been filled. Thank you!

I thought about waiting a while longer and getting a few more items up in my store, but I'm itching to get started. So I'm putting out my first CT call. Here are the details...



I'm looking for folks willing to commit to a one month trial basis to see if we're a good fit. If you're interested email me! The call is open until I fill the three positions.