Happy New Year 2018

Happy New Year 2018
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Tube "59-2" by ©Anna Liwanag

PTU Scrap Kit "Happy New Year 2018" by Tammy Welt

New beginnings...a new year!  Hope everyone has a wonderful evening, filled with laughter, fun and joyful spirits!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays
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Layered 25-1 Tube by ©Barbara Jensen

PTU Scrap Kit "Happy Holidays" by Dees'Sign Depot

A lovely old pinup by Barbara Jensen! Layers for all holiday's! I often use her in my valentine tags. I decided to use her for the first time in a christmas seasonal setting.  The mask I used is FTU,  #298 by WeeScottLass and can be found here. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful christmas holiday.  I spent it with family, very cozy and quiet. I've been battling a bout of asthma over the last week, which I am sure has evolved into bronchitis.  Not very inspired with all the beautiful kits for New Year's, but that's not the fault of the artists.  I seem to be too tired to do much but stare at the television screen, bingeing on Netflix's Pretty Little Liars. Hoping to catch some fire and create a new timeline/banner before New Year's Eve. 

Crosses fingers.....

Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice
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PTU Scrap Kit "A Verymany Christmas" by Amy Marie

Winter Solstice 2017 occurred at 9:28AM on Thursday, December 21!  This is the shortest day of the year and the longest night.  The day has been celebrated by pagans for thousands of years and many traditions associated with Christmas have their roots in winter solstice celebrations...which includes our Christmas Tree! 

Dating back centuries before Christ, cultures brought evergreen trees, plants, and leaves into their homes upon the arrival of the winter solstice. Although the specific practices were different in each country and culture, the symbolization was generally the same: to celebrate the return of life at the beginning of winter's decline.

The fairy used was created by Amy Brown and she is officially retiring from CDO on December 31, 2017. As I am not sure if she will be offering any of her tubes on her website for sale,  I purchased several of her amazing fairies. They will work perfectly into several of my designs for future pictures. I used elements/papers from Amy Marie's lovely scrap kit, "A Verymany Christmas".  The mask is free to use by Kissing Kate and can found found here. 

Have a very blessed Yule! 

Christmas Cuddles

PTU Scrap Kit "A Verymany Christmas" by Amy Marie

"Dash" by ©Verymany

Isn't he adorable??? Dash is patiently waiting to greet his new family.  Left by Santa for a lucky girl or boy, Dash will provides lots of cuddles and licks of joy!

I purchased this scrap kit a long time ago and never used it, so it sat in my collection until I decided to try creating tags again.  Its a stunning christmas kit, with lots of elements and papers. Unfortunately, the mask I used is no longer available.  It's labeled in my mask file as KBH_2012_Mask 26.  I did not have luck locating the creator on line to give credit to this wonderful mask.  

I have been busy cleaning and baking for Christmas...haven't had time to actually sit and create. My mind is too tired at night and my fingers, with the cold creeping into Arizona, have been too swollen to manipulate the mouse to move elements within a picture. Even typing hurts! 😞 I am reading tutorials about creating actually pictures (cards) using the pre-shape tool and/or templates. Hopefully, might be easier on my swollen fingers. I did find some artists that have done beautiful work using this method. Crosses fingers (ouch!)   

Only one week to Christmas...hope everyone is ready!!!

Love & Peace

Love & Peace
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PTU Scrapkit  "Crimson Snow" by Jackie's Jewels 

Christmas Candle by ©Verymany

Spreading love and peace around in generous quantities! 

Using FTU Animation by Simone, #244 which can be found here. The mask is by FTU Dangerously Delicious Designz, #NWM1, found here. Unfortunately, the scrap kit is no longer available. 

Busy Christmas season this year.  I don't know how I did it when I was working. I actually baked brownies yesterday...amazing right? I could never get them to come out the way I wanted before I retired.  Now it seems so easy.  I realized I was always pushing myself, trying to do everything at once...getting exhausted and frustrated. Now I am slowly going back to my pre-employment ways. Doing a little at a time. Good use for my work planner is making a list on what I have to do, not when I have to do it.  Most of the time, my notes get moved to the next day. 😊

Dazzle

Dazzle
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PTU Scrap Kit "Christmas Shimmer" by Scrappin with Lil Ole Me

Kitty_2 by ©Verymany

Pretty kitty and a stunning beauty!

I love this tube by Verymany which gives us pause to appreciate those pets we whom we share our lives and love, especially during Christmas.

This is a lovely cluster frame by Dazzlin Diva's and is free to use, found here.  I used Paper 3 for the background of the cluster frame from a PTU scrap kit by Scrappin With Lil Ole Me.  The mask is by Dangerously Delicious Designz, Winter Mask 12 and is free to use.  Find it here.

Back from my too short trip to Scottsdale with my husband to celebrate our 39 year anniversary. We had a great time and as often, when you are having a good time, it flies quickly by. Before we knew it, Sunday arrived and it was time to say goodbye. We are not sure if we will be returning in the future to Scottsdale, but I will be returning to Phoenix in May 2018 for Taylor Swift! I am sure the time will fly by as well!

Silent Winter

Silent Winter
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"Exclusive Purchase" Witch by ©Zlata_M 

PTU Scrap Kit "Silent Winter" by Pink Paradox Productions

This is what Christmas is all about....giving from the heart.  The lovely lady is sharing her small gifts of food with the local wildlife while the snow flakes sparkle down around them.

The tube is an exclusive purchase by Zlata_M.  She is so beautiful!!! I know she is classified as a witch, but for some reason, she reminds me of little red riding hood in blue! The mask I used is by WeeScotsLass, WSL282 and is free to use. It can be found here.  I seem to be favoring WSL masks lately...a tribute to her fantastic artwork! The animation package is pay to use and is by Rebel Dezigns.  Package 172 can be purchased at Creative Design Outlet here. 

Unbelievable how fast time is flying by!  I am off on a short trip to Scottsdale, Arizona and will catch up with everyone when I return.  Enjoy Christmas shopping...only 18 more days to go!!! 

A Christmas Fairy

A Christmas Fairy
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Alice by ©Alec Rud

PTU Scrap Kit "A Touch of Magic" by Gothic Inspirations

Beautiful fairy spreading fairy dust in the light of a full moon.

Just couldn't resist purchasing this tube by Alec Rud, she is absolutely stunning!  I created the background using elements and paper  from a wonderful kit by Gothic Inspirations.  The mask used in my tag is free to use. It's by WeeScotsLass Creations, WSL 298 and can be found here.  Animation 370 is free to use, by Simone Animations. It can be found on her website here. 

Happy Christmas shopping!