Out of the Box...

Hello. Today I remind myself that this blog is a record of my journey to enhance my skills and improve my technique. With that in mind, I tried to step outside of my usual, and try something new. We bought a little big pool for the kids (30 inches deep, 16 feet across) late in the summer. They love it, and even though none of our children could swim before, Popstar and Princess are now cruising around like little fishies! Great investment; much cheaper than swim lessons. So, we buy the pool and fill it with 800 gallons of water. DH puts in the chemicals... instant orange water! Apparently the metals in our water oxidized; rust. The water is actually clear now, but the bottom of the pool isn't quite right, hence the odd color of the water in my pic. Check it out...



So, I was going to digitally fix the water in the photo, but that distorts the memory. Instead I decided to create a Freebie! Out-of-the-Box Mini Paper Pack Freebie consists of 8 digital papers in royal blues and pear greens. It works well with what I had in mind for this memory; I kept the layout simple, highlighting the photo with a splashy underlay (Grunged Up Photo Blocks by Katie Pertiet), adjusting the layer style to soft light and multiplying a few times. The word play down the side seemed to say it all. This freebie Paper Pack has a clean fresh design with minimal texture on the solids. Wouldn't the green be great for a trip to the cider mill? I think I'm planning a trip!

Out-of-the-Box Mini Paper Pack:

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Time for sleep... Shelley

Cut-Ups are here!

Hi, again. Just wanted to toss these at you. They are flat cut-ups that you can use to embellish a photo or frame. I left off the shadows, so you can add your own (or just leave them flat). You could also bevel them into chip board, or add an outline and create a sticker. Cut-Ups are in png format; you simply select, copy, paste!
( the background paper is from the Bloom Mini Page Kit freebie; check out the entire Bloom collection, search by label: bloom) These are designed to be used with the Bloom collection; of course you could use them to compliment so much more! And yes, they are a freebie!

Bloom Mini Cut-Ups:

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Thanks for stopping by... Shelley

Mini Polka Dots!

Hi everyone. I don't know where you are at... but here in Michigan, it's HOT! We've spent much of the day by the pool, but I couldn't wait to post an addition to the NEW Bloom freebie collection. I've always been partial to polka dots; they are so sweet! This mega paper pack freebie is loaded with mini polka dots in shades of pinks and yellows, distressed just a touch, but still full of warmth! I love how these came out. I hope you like them, too!

Bloom Mini Polka Dot Mega Paper Pack:

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Be sure to get the entire Bloom collection; scroll down if you missed the first two freebies. And, check back soon...
there will be more! Shelley

Alpha anyone?

Hi again! Yes, it's very very late (or maybe very very early?!). I'm over-tired and experimenting with chip board; so, you get this freebie alpha. Let me know what you think. Enjoy; I'm going to bed...

Peach Butter Uppercase Alpha:


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Zzzz Zzzz... Shelley

NEW Peach Butter Florals!

Yep, I'm still up. Crazy, I know. But I couldn't wait to add another freebie. Okay, here it is... Peach Butter Floral [freebie] Paper Pack! Lot's of great designs that recolor beautifully; I need to get started with a boy inspired kit for 'lil Big Guy's birthday pics, but I have to admit I have a great re-colored version of this kit in aquas & purples.

Peach Butter Floral [freebie] Paper Pack:


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Hope you like the kits so far; love to hear from you!
Thanks... Shelley