A Little Grungy Romance and...an Ironing Board!

 

Today I feel a bit frazzled around the edges after a chaotic weekend,  so I thought I would make my freebie in keeping with that...grungy, a bit old looking and worn!! It's a frame..perhaps for heritage, or something romantic? I hope you like it.

But first......

This weekend was none stop..what with "hunt the mother" on Saturday and then on Sunday I did a large family lunch, not to forget our little Lilly stayed with me until this afternoon. So not a lot of time to sit or even sleep..last night was so hot and airless that Lilly really had problems staying asleep despite a fan, bless! We are not used to hot in England!!Wet, yes...hot no.

Last night I was very good and instead of sitting at the computer I decided to get a head start on my ironing. So out came the board and the Easy Iron spray...I love that stuff for the shirts!! It gets them so crisp and smart....really business like, sometimes more than others!!

Three shirts done and I could hear Lilly crying upstairs, so up I ran and after a little soothing she settled. A quick spray of easy iron and....yes, the crying began again. So, of I go back up stairs, she's not a crier normally so I thought she must be really uncomfortable. After a little while she drifted off again.

Back down to the ironing..quick spray and the iron starts to fly. I got really into it and quickly finished the shirt....but, it was not quite right. Not a crease in sight, thought that doesn't surprise me as it was about as stiff as the ironing board!! I

had got distracted by Lilly and each time I started ironing again I had sprayed it liberally with the Easy Iron.

I had to laugh it could have stood up on its own without the coat hanger!! Mind you my son was not to be persuaded that he would look ultra smart at the office in it...he was convinced he would get chapped skin, he thought it would be as comfortable as wearing a suit of Armour, lol!! I did try and tell him he would standout from the crowd.....he said "No chance"!!! So back in the tub it went!!

Now for the sensible stuff.

First Here is the download link if you want the Grungy Romantic Frame.

Dreams, are something we should all have..especially the young and look at this lovely young ladies dreams, a model, an artist, a dancer and a wrestler!! Erica has done a beautiful layout showing Cheyenne's dreams with some gorgeous photos. I think that this is a great page for Cheyenne to see in years to come when I hope she has fulfilled some of her dreams! A special page Erica and thank you so much for sharing it!

Credits: Little Weeds by Cens Stuff

Time to go. I hope you all have had a great day where ever you are and that tomorrow will be even better!!

 

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Oooops..It's Gone!

Yesterday was an average day..well average for me at least! Rushed too much, stressed too much and multitasked with everything I had..no, not true, my left leg was doing nothing!! It was an other full day and as usual I ended the day..way behind, still loads more I should have done. In the evening I went for a relaxing time and sorted papers and shredded myself a mountain. I need to get my mums papers sorted out before she gets back on Sunday..so not a lot of time to fit it in. I've already done loads but still more to go. All went well..at least to start with. I do have a tendency to do one thing and at the same time be planning an other twenty things..which can be tricky!! I sifted through the heap in front of me saying;;;..old, old, very old, where did that come from, need it, as I sorted. Old got shredded as I went, so did very old and the "where did that come from" and "need that" put aside. By now the shredded paper was just about to take over the world and my mind was planning a research strategy mixed with tomorrow nights menu....so you can see automatic mode had set in. "Old, old, aaaaaah!!!". My god, I had just put the tax return needed for my stepfather's final return into the shredder!!!!! I tried to turn it off..pressed the wrong button and sped the stupid machine up faster!! It just snatched the rest in...ooops!! I only panicked for a moment..honest! Then the organised part of me came back and solemnly wrote Phone Tax Office for new form on my "to do - urgent list". See I am organised. Feeling just a little calmer I decided that I would stop for the evening and struggled to the bins with two large sacks of paper confetti....somewhere in there a tax form lurks!

So what do we have for you today? I thought an other little something that was flower inspired., and it's a frame. This isn't a kit just some random bits I made but I thought I'd share with you.

Download the Petals Frame here

Now for today's little bit of trivia! You know those statues of kings and famous people from history sitting on a horse, well if the horse has both front legs of the ground then the person died in battle, if the horse has only one leg of the ground then the person died of natural causes. (Told you it was trivia! An other bit of useless info!) But one more extra bit, that could be useful...on average men can read smaller print than women but women can hear better!! So, if you want something that your other half may not be too keen on and want a quick agreement.... don't try to put it in the small print to get it past him, just whisper in his ear! Lol!

Just look at this wonderful page from Erica..that white tiger is awesome!! Her journaling is lovely and shows how innocent but perceptive children are. I love the wavy paper edge she has used..it really adds interest. A fantastic layout!!

Credits: Go Wild Kit by Cens Stuff, Template by Maria LaFrance
Font: Tempus Sans

News of a new up-and-coming site I spotted - Are you a newbie to digital scrapbooking..or even if your not..check out Karen's write up on her great new site, Step by Step Digital Scrapbooking. She is also running a Mentoring Program designed specifically to help new digital scrapbookers along their journey of discovery. The mentoring program is based on weekly eclasses which give you video tutorials to teach you new skills and show you how to apply them. All the digitals scrapbooking kits you need to make the demonstrated layouts are included with the eclass. As well as lots of extra tips and tricks and regular feedback on your progress.On the new site you have to register and then enter but it's worth doing it for loads of info and she has freebies too!!! So take a look, I thing this one is a good one as Karen writes brilliant tutorials and really knows how to scrap..big time!!

Well, time to go and call the Tax Office and see if I can get my email to work. Yahoo is having a laugh with me this morning and is "unavailable"...the cheek!! See you all tomorrow and have a great day..no shredding!!

Wednesday Freebie, Commercial Use OK

Two frames and psd layered template file

Just a short post this evening but it's Wednesday and that means a freebie day again. Today it's two little frames in neutral colours for you..plus a psd layered template shape file for you to make your own frame using papers/colours or styles of your choice.

Commercial Use is OK. I hope you have fun playing with it!!

You can download them here

Some great layouts again for you to share..what about this one from Chris. I adore that alpha you used for the title and that flower is brilliant!! Love it, love it!! (no pun intended, lol!)

Credits: Happy Easter freebie(letters)Blossom and shine freebie(flower) and doodled paper hearts freebie from Kate Hatfield. Cens Stuff Country Check papers and Windy Washday Freebies(flowers) and bubbles freebie from Kim's Scrappin'

And what about this Boys Games....little cars and...yes the now traditional gaming hand piece, lol!! This is a clever mix of of kits and of high tech and traditional, great job!!

Credits: Pumpkin pie alpha- Boys mini freebie, Arrows and blog overlay(recoloured) and Graffiti Sampler frame all by Cens Stuff

Kim has used some wonderful colours and brackets in her challenge for this week. Ideal photos for this word art Kim, well done!! The photos have the girls faces whited out. A lot of people don't like their children's pictures on the Internet, I can understand this. Kim has made a Face White Out freebie and is offering it as a freebie on her blog. This means you can still share a layout without showing those little faces!! So if you could use this for your layouts, pop by and snag it. She also has some great Word Art for you as well.

Credits:Little Blossoms kit by June Schutrups aka Cen's Stuff, Brackity Template by Beth Long, Word Art by June of Cen's Loft, Face White Out - by Kims Scrappin'
Font used is Promised Freedom Font for the Face White Out is Vinque

Are these dogs gorgeous? Yes they certainly are. They look like two gentle giants. Jessica made this layout to remember her two dogs that have both now unfortunately passed on. But what wonderful photos to remember them by!!! The layout is wonderful Jessica and I love the way you have blended the edges of the photos!! Fantastic job!!

Credits: Chat Gift Papers 15 April by Cens Stuff, Ingeborg's Garden by Cens Stuff

Time to go!! Hope you have a great week and I'll see you again on Friday with a new freebie and lots of news!!