April Desktop

I know the month is half way over, but I am just downloading a desktop for this month.  I've been so busy that I just haven't done it yet :-)  This month I am downloading an April desktop from Leelou Blogs.  Isn't it cute?!

Want one for yourself?  You can find it here.

Blue Skies and Sunny Days - Printable

Spring is just around the corner.  The kids and I can't wait!!  I even noticed grass starting to grow yesterday.  


I created this card yesterday.  Easter was on my mind, hence the blue and purple colors which are not too feminine and not too masculine.  

Put a smile on someone's face today.

Click HERE to download.

If you do, please leave a *Thanks* in the comments as that is what will put a smile on my face :-)

Freebies I Love This Week

Freebies!!  I love freebies :-)  This is what I've downloaded this week.  I use to download any freebies I could find, but now with over 53 GB of freebies I am a bit picky about what I take.

Click on a picture to be taken to each designers website to snag these awesome images.

 

We is a card I made using the tree branch from Delicious Scraps.

I added a calendar in the frame.  I am always looking at my calendars I add to my desktop wallpapers, but you could put a picture in there instead!

 

You do need to register (which is free) in ordered to snag this freebie

Anyone you know having a baby?

For Christmas this year I gave sets of greeting cards to use throughout the year.  Here is the baby card I included in the set.

I enjoy making graphics with Photoshop.  Most of the time I take a picture of an object and alter it.  I took a few pictures of my son's pacifiers before throwing them away (since he finally doesn't use them anymore).  


I digitally changed the color of the pacifier from blue to green so this card could be given to anyone expecting a baby, not just for someone expecting a boy.  This is very easy to do.  If you are interested in a tutorial on how to do this, I can put one together :-)  Leave me a request in the comments.


When I see a layout I like I do a sketch of it in my notebook.  I also create a digital sketch as well using Photoshop CS2.  I've included my layout sketch for this baby card.  You can click on the image to open a larger image.  Then just right click on the photo to save it to your computer.  I've also posted the pacifier image as well.  Just click on it to open up a full resolution photo, then save it to your computer.

You have my permission to use this image on a card which you give someone as a gift.  You may not use this image to make money, or as a freebie.  You may post a link back to this post for other people to stop by and collect the freebie for themselves.

I am planning on posting more of my card creations, including the digital stamps so you can make your own cards!!  

 

To make a mat for anything on a card, cut the mat 1/4" larger.  

Example: You want to mat a paper that is cut 2 1/2" wide by 1" high.  Your mat will be 2 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" high.

This will give you a 1/8" mat on each side.  You can see the mat I used under the pacifier in the picture above.

Random Reflections Freebie

Here is a freebie I grabbed today. Random Reflections from Digital Scrap Fun.
Terms of use states you may use this kit for scrap 4 hire. But, it is only free today. Tomorrow it will go on sale in their store. Get it here.