Music to Scrap By 2...freebies

I'm so tired. And bone-weary. My brain fog hasn't lifted yet. And I promised myself I wouldn't whine.

My mom has been with us for more than a month now, on doctor-ordered bedrest. I took her back home over the past weekend, and she decided to stay because she was homesick. I worry about her, but my other siblings can help out with her back home again. They finally scheduled her surgery for after Christmas, so she has awhile to go before she can get off the "bedrest" thing. I suspect that she will try to do some of her quilting while none of us are around to remind her she shouldn't be sitting up; but it's hard to be bossy with your mom, KWIM?!

It was difficult to spend much time on the computer when my mom was here because she needed a bit more companionship and she had to eat something every couple of hours because of her diabetes, to keep everything regulated. I tried to meet her whims (all reasonable) but she had some funny cravings that kept me busy. Guess I may have spoiled her but that's okay.

It feels weird not having her here now. Sort of like having a child going to camp or something, I guess.

In between all of the coming and going and fixing and caretaking, I got to my computer and put together (eventually!) a sequel to last month's word art set: Music to Scrap By 2 is here for you today, if you'd like. It's available for free, but if you find it in your heart to donate something, I would be incredibly grateful.


Hope you like it...blessings on your day,
Melanie

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Smile freebie

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Baby Love freebie

Yes, I know! It's been way too long since I posted something. I just continued to be worn down from a lengthy case of bronchitis, then, my mom has required some help with doctor's visits and aftercare. She's on "complete bedrest" until Nov. 2nd at least, so after spending a few more days at her house and a medical test, I brought her to my home. I should be able to get some computer time now that I'm on home turf.

I have some layouts sent to me to post, and I'll do that soon! In the meantime, hope you can use this simple word art. I have babies on my brain at the moment because (1) my North Carolina friend had her 3rd child (a boy) 10 days ago, (2) my dear niece, Amye, is due with her son in 5.5 weeks and (3) we were just told at a Gender Reveal Party on Sunday that my sweet nephew, Myles, and his lovely wife, Katy, are expecting a baby boy, too. Their little one will arrive in March. I am working on a family (digital) scrapbook for my NC friend, so that keeps me thinking about babies frequently anyway, so you may see more baby word art soon. I'll try to get more creative about it...just trying to get something posted before another day goes by.

Hope your day is excellent!

All the best,
Melanie
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New freebie

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Right-Click freebies

4shared is not cooperating today; I suspect it's on overload with all the (International) National Scrapbooking Day/weekend activities! Sooooooooo, I'm taking a chance and just giving you the freebies as right-click-on-the-image gifts today--trusting that you will honor my terms of use that typically come with downloads from my site. Please??? THANKS!

This first one is for Debbie from Scotland, in appreciation for her many words of kindness and tales of her wee grandson, Levi. Hugs, Debbie!

Today's other freebie is in hopes that you'll take photos of yourself either shopping for your NSD bargains, or enjoying them by scrapbooking. My sister and I always end up with photos of our scrap-fests--they tell a tale all their own! [remember to right-click on the word art, and please leave a note and/or send me copies of your layouts!]

Enjoy your Friday,

Melanie

Handful..Heartful freebie

Here's today's freebie...

And here's how I used it (since I rarely get to see how YOU use it!):

Credits: Port au Prince kit (Songbird Avenue's March charity kit)

Blessings on your day!

Melanie
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Wedding Bells and a freebie

Hoping I can impose on you again and try to sell some more word art. With spring weddings going on and more on the way, these two word art sets go a long way in putting the memories in those special books/albums. JUST WED is a new set of 12 word art pieces made just for such a memorable occasion. It's available for $2US.



A 15-piece set is PROMISES, which some of you may have already ordered. It's available for $2US as well.

Here's the special deal: you can get both of them for $3.50...just press the donate button and let me know what you are ordering.

YOUR PATRONAGE WOULD BE APPRECIATED VERY MUCH.

I can't put something on here for sale without a freebie. Hope you can use this one!

Have a terrific day,

Melanie

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Eye Heart U freebie

Here's a new freebie for you:

As always, I would LOVE to see how you use this!

Blessings on your day,

Melanie

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5 Things freebie

I would love to see your layouts using this word art!!

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Special Layouts and a freebie

I'm trying to do some catching up today on my blog. For instance, some time ago, Jennifer asked me about the font I used on this word art from February 2nd:

Caitlin for "My Day-to-Day" and

Dahling Script
for "Life"

I'm so sorry, Jennifer, that it took me way too long to get back to you!!

And another thing...

Kate Palmer sent me three of her layouts in which she used word art I had prepared. That was way back in January when she sent them, but I'm just now getting around to showing you her beautiful handiwork. Please forgive me, Kate. I LOVE these and love to see layouts any time.

Just gorgeous, Kate!

On a similar note, by now, you have probably seen KimB's newest masterpiece, which she calls Rustic Warmth. Isn't it wonderful? The earthy colors were so appealingly perfect for a layout of my niece and her minister friend (who officiated at my niece's wedding last fall).

My niece is the one who DOESN'T have pink highlights in her hair! The alphabet in the word "beautiful" is part of the Rustic Warmth kit.

And now, you've put up with my meandering thoughts today... so here's today's freebie word art for you. It reflects my mood. I'm soooooo in need of a job. I'm really down about it today, but praying about it...trying not to be too mopey. It's getting seriously tight here at home, so through today's posting, I'm giving myself a pep talk and a virtual hug. I know things are tough all over, and there are many more people looking for work than there are jobs out there, but it stinks waiting it out.

Give someone you care about a hug today, and make them feel better. :)

Blessings on your day and thanks for listening,

Melanie

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A Sweet Deal and a freebie

PLEASE CONSIDER picking up the WHEN word art set ($2.00) and/or the "sweet deal" set which includes two alphabets and one 10-piece word art set about K.I.D.S. ($2.00). You'll be helping me a lot. Just click on the donate button and tell me what you want.

Oh, and here's what you came for:

thanks for stopping by,

Melanie

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A Valentine Blessing

Thanks to my friends, Jessie Heuer, for the suggestion for today's word art!

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Mistletoe Moment freebie

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Christmas WA freebie

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For Jessie ... freebie

Today's word art is dedicated to a friend of mine in North Carolina. Jessie is struggling with long-term pain for TMJ and is undergoing a new treatment right now that hasn't started working yet. Chronic pain really grinds at you and whittles away your last nerve, but when you also have two little ones in the house...well, it takes a special person to work through it. She's got one of those nasty colds right now, too--and you know how those coughing spells linger! And to make matters worse, she had a major computer crash last week; she's still waiting to see if any of her family photos and important layouts can be restored. Sending big hugs to you, Jessie, my sweet friend!

Her misfortunate computer issues reminded me to do better about backing up my stuff. So, even as I type this, my computer is uploading everything to an online storage space. Hope it works!

Hope you've had a great Scrapbooking weekend with all the bells and whistles and freebies and good buys. I'm so grateful that Divine Digital has been restored...they've got a new collab kit coming out that you won't want to miss.

Blessings on your day,

Melanie

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happy birthday, sweetheart

Today's my husband's birthday, and it's not a milestone he's happy about. To top if off, he's got a respiratory infection that has him coughing up his toenails (I had it two weeks ago for about three years :)] and he's just not feeling well. Hope you'll indulge me in sending him birthday greetings...hopefully, you can use this more generic birthday word art greeting in YOUR life!

As always, I'd love to see how you use any of my word art... and for those of you who leave comments, I'm extremely grateful. It's nice to know I'm not creating these things and working in a vacuum!

Blessings on your day,
Melanie
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tugging on my heartstrings

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love makes me strong

It's always a treat when a reader sends me a layout in which they've used a word art I've prepared. Chuchie sent this too cute layout recently:

Thanks, Chuchie!!!

Today's word art freebie:

Hope your day is truly blessed,

Melanie

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favorite places

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supremely loved

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