Love Lines 2

First, let me thank you for all the kind and supportive comments you made about my rant yesterday -- both on Susan's behalf (Raspberry Road) and mine. I was concerned that I'd end up chasing some of you away when I spoke my mind ... but sometimes you have to take a risk.

Again, I need to reiterate that I was not speaking FOR Susan, but rather an interested bystander speaking up BECAUSE sometimes a show of unsolicited support is needed. She doesn't know me from Adam, so I hope she felt okay with it!

Here's the package of Love Lines 2 word art. I'm posting it today because tomorrow and Friday are super busy -- but I WILL try to get back before the week is out.

Thanks again,

Melanie

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Variations on a Theme

Working on a series of "love" quotes for those of you who enjoy scrapping all the mushy stuff. I'm putting together a series I'm calling Love Lines, in which I'll put some traditional and non-traditional Valentine-type word art in at least two versions. I don't know about you but sometimes I don't want the word art to dictate the style of layout ... and sometimes I do. Hopefully, this gives you flexibility.

I'm also going to be preparing it in at least two different colors.

Hope this works ... I realize that my explanation sounds a bit convoluted, but maybe it will make sense eventually.

For today's downloads, I started with the word art that I used in the layout I posted -- and it is a color that is compatible with KimB's Lovable kit -- all of which were mentioned in yesterday's postings. The version shown on the right in the preview is more of a crimson color.

Let's see how it works. If I hear that no one likes it in this way, I'll stop and move on to something else.

Enjoy your day!

Melanie

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And Now Some Joy

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I didn't intend to sound like a meanie when giving my two cents earlier ... so I hope that this addition brings a peaceful sense of joy (especially to those of you to whom my rant does not apply!!).

I wanted to do a layout using Kim B's fantabulous new kit, Lovable (which you can find at Digital-Scrapbooking.org).

As you know, Kim is another very generous designer, and her store at DSO is chockful of wonderful things.

Hope blessings galore come your way,

Melanie

My two cents ... and a Dedication

This is dedicated to all the designers who endure the harsh, sometimes thoughtless criticism from people grabbing the freebies, gifts, free tutorials and hints ... the people who somehow think they have the right to tell you that you're not good enough to get paid for your work but then fuss at you if they can't download just one portion of the six free kits you've given them that week at no cost to them.

This has occurred frequently and for too long, in my observation. Today, I'm specifically addressing the complaints arising from a gift that Susan Darter (Raspberry Road Designs) has recently given and yet been pummeled for her efforts. Or when the digital friends of ours who take so much time and effort to direct you to these freebies get criticized because their website listings take too long to load. OMG.

People, think about it!!!!! Where else on the planet can you get so many beautiful, creative things for free, that give you and your family such joy and such a lasting memory of so many treasured times.

There are many of you who are consistently gracious to take the time to give a message or even a simple "TY" is appreciated. But it's still mind-boggling when only one-half of one percent of the people who download take that time -- much less buy the kits, as those Susan has on her site. Her work hasn't changed except to improve, and she has always been generous -- staggeringly so. For her -- or anyone -- to experience this kind of behavior and, frankly, this lack of class, is absolutely appalling.

Guess the anonymity of the internet makes you feel safe to do your bullying, does it? You know who you are, even if we don't. But think about this, too: we always have to ultimately answer for the consequences of our actions, or inactions as the case may be.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the faithful few who are always so kind, thoughtful, sweet ... and appreciative. I'd do gifts of word art any time for these special dears. :) Although I can't speak for all the designers, I suspect most feel the same way.

Have a great Tuesday,
Melanie
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Hey -- Monday, again???

I just wasn't ready for it. Yawn.

Hope you have a great one!

Melanie

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BIG BROTHERS Kit

My great-nephews are all at adorable stages right now. Three of them are brothers, and their Mom allows me to take their photos whenever the mood strikes. And it strikes often!!!

The colors in the photograph shown in the layout shown here was the inspiration for my newest kit, Big Brothers. I'll always remember the precious expressions on the faces of the older two boys as they study their new little brother. With each other, they were rough-and-tumble, but ever-so-gentle with the baby.

Scrumptious and precious!

Hope you can use this kit, too. It includes two new word art pieces, for those of you who only come to my blog to get word art. :) AS ALWAYS, PLEASE DO NOT COMMIT PIRACY, OR SHARE THIS WITH OTHERS. Please direct them to this blog instead.

Have a great weekend.

Melanie

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Hair's Another One

I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone mentioned that they wished that "big hair" was back. I'm talking the BIG hair of the 80s and early 90s. One of my sisters and one of my sisters-in-law are still in mourning about that.

Yet, you still see it. At least there are still some towns in the Southern US that parade it on their streets. I'm not making fun ... just reporting facts.

Thought this word art could be used for a fun layout. Hope so!

Blessings,

Melanie

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