Changing Grace...and freebies

Yes, it's me again. As are so many of you, I have been going through some tough changes the past couple of years...the kind that just when you think things are leveling out, the rug is pulled out from under you...over and over and over again. I'm not saying this to illicit sympathy, just to explain my absence for the past few months, for those of you who care, for those of you have followed me since I've started blogging.

As you will quickly see, coping with CHANGE is on my mind, and that's what my word art gift to you reflects. I wrote this highlighted piece of word art just as a reminder to me about keeping my eyes on God through all these struggles. Looking up...so my outlook will be brighter, if you know what I mean. :)




Hope you can use these. For those of you who expressed a continued interest in the Alphabetically Speaking series, I will get back on that series from time to time, so stay tuned. In the meantime, keep the faith!

Blessings to you and yours,
Melanie

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Alphabetically Speaking 7 freebie set

A dwindling number of you are "enjoying" this series compared to when I started it--yet, I still have more lists of Alphabetically Speaking words to put into word art for you. Your VOICES now have the power to get more of them, you just must let me know, please.

I will be getting back to more traditional word art soon, so please bear with me! As always, I remind you that you are receiving all this word art free of charge; if you can find it in your heart to pass along a donation in return some time, it would be much, much appreciated.



Blessings on your day!
Melanie

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Here's Alphabetically Speaking 6 freebie word art

It's been more than a month since I last posted. Really? Oh so sorry, everyone. Life has been a bit distracting lately, plus I've taken on some extra freelance projects.

Hope you can use Alphabetically Speaking 6. I'll be back soon with more.



Best wishes,
Melanie
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Alphabetically Speaking 5 freebie set

Thank you so much for those of you who take the time to leave comments. It is GREATLY appreciated!

To alleviate the download time problems with 4shared, I'm trying out Box.net. Hope you like the change?? Some of you are having problems with the download from Box.net so I've added 4shared.

Blessings on your day,
Melanie

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Alphabetically Speaking 4 freebie set

I had to go out of town twice for a few days and in between had my mom staying with us for several days...needless to say, not much scrapping or designing gets done then! However, while on the road, coming and going, my brain always wanders to creative stuff, or making lists of things I need to do. This time around, just about every time I got in the car, my mind was making more lists of these word sets. So, my original thought of making just 3 sets, has expanded considerably!

Here's the FOURTH set:



Happy Friday!
Melanie

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Alphabetically Speaking 3 freebie set

Hope you're enjoying these?



Have a great weekend!
Melanie
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Alphabetically Speaking 2 freebie set

Here's Alphabetically Speaking 2, as promised. Remember that some words (1) have more than one meaning and/or (2) may be used as a noun or a verb! That should give you more flexibility in using them.



Happy Friday!
Melanie

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Alphabetically Speaking freebie

Well, I'm back again, a lot longer than I had planned...but, I won't go into all that's been going on. Suffice it to say that I did get some digi-scrapbooking done for a friend in North Carolina (Hi, Jessie!) which is a wonderful distraction and outlet for stress (not to mention a feeling of accomplishment).

Today's word art set is based on the alphabet. I challenged myself to sit down with a sheet of paper, divided into 3 columns, and wrote down random words beginning with each letter of the alphabet. The challenge was to stick with what I wrote down--the first words that came to me. Some you may not often see in the word art you collect, so hopefully, it provides you with a challenge as well! It makes life interesting, KWIM? :)

Here is the first set of words of the ALPHABETICALLY SPEAKING series (download link below):

I would enjoy hearing about or seeing what you've done with some of these, and hope they inspire taking a fresh look at your photos. My goal is to have the other two sets posted within the next week.

Blessings on your day,
Melanie

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Hello, 2011 ... with freebies

Here's an 8-piece set of 2011Anew word art; a New Year is always an opportunity for reflection and renewal, with those pesky resolutions we always make.

Actually, I quit making them several years ago; another "fear of failure" thing. Instead, I find myself working on new resolves throughout the year, as I see the dire need for change within myself, especially when I don't like what I see.



These are provided to you as a gift; however, if you choose to make a gift in return, it would be most appreciated (by using the DONATE) button in the right-hand column.

Many blessings to you as you embark on your own new beginnings!

Melanie

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