Final Parts of Collab and Links

A good Monday morning to you.  I'm trying to keep it going.  It's trying to escape me, but, I am not going to let it!  LOL  So far, this morning, my grand-daughter threw a screaming fit, first thing!  Then, I got yet another phone call from some collection firm, so they call themselves.  On a regular basis, like two to three times a week, I get a call from someone with an extreme accent, addressing me as Tommy Roberson, telling me that I owe money and they intend to collect it.  A couple of times it was a female voice, but, normally, it is a man, whose name changes with every phone call.  He's been Mr. Smith, among other 'generic' names.  Today, he was Mr. Jones.  As usual, he says they have court records, so me or my attorney had better respond.  I've been told they are coming for me.  There will be a police man come to my door, if I don't resolve this debt immediately.  The man always adds, "I feel very, very sorry for you, Tommy Roberson!"

This has been going on for the past 6 months.  Never mind that I am a female, not a male, so, I can't be a Tommy.  I've told them I am not Tommy Roberson - repeatedly!  I've told them to stop calling.  They don't care!  I've yelled and screamed.  I've begged to get them to give me their information, address, name, etc, in hopes of stopping them through legal channels.  Nope!  I don't know who this Tommy supposedly owes this money to, or even how much and they won't tell me.  The demands still come.  This morning, I called the number back, pretended I was Tommy's lawyer and asked for their address.  They finally gave me: 42 Broadway, Fifth Floor, NY, NY 10044.  I'll give that to my attorney.  He's aching to get hold of these scammers.  Meantime, I found a really loud, shrill whistle.  I can't wait for them to call again!  Muwahahaha!

 

On a much lighter note, this weekend, I found a cool site I want to share with you, Black Cat Photography.  If you like Photography, you'll appreciate this one.  There are loads of tutorials, although, they are in Spanish, with some translation.  What I enjoyed was the number of textures and actions that are free.  This site features "Textures of the World".   It's a series of useful textures based on the colors and textures from different countries around this beautiful world of ours.  Here is the most recent example:

Click image to go to site

Go, check it out.  You can always use BabelFish or another translator, if you would like to be able to read all the content.  It sounds like a pain, but, well worth it.  I did that and it was easy.  Just go to Babel and enter the URL of the site, then, click on the languages selection that fits best.  In this one, I selected 'Spanish to English'.  Be informed, though, that links on the translated page may not work.  It is necessary to click on the Spanish version's links.  It's a translation thing, I guess. 

 

I also found a site named "Maybemej".   It's similar to the previous site, as far as content and subject.  They offer textures, actions, brushes, and frames.   The webmistress has loads of goodies she shows how to make, coming up with some really cute ideas.  There is some foreign text, Swedish, I believe, but, most of it is translated.  The site is quite personable with lots of photos of her children on which she applies her techniques.  What I enjoyed, too, is that she does what I do - she visits a site, then, posts about it.  She shows a lot of goodies with links to the sites.  That was nice. 

Then, I found a link to Chris Wahl Art Brushes.  There is one role of this blog and it is to give away this dude's brushes.  They aren't just fancy brushes, either!  There are fifteen(15) brush sets, but, the last post at the top features all of them in one bundle.  Here are two of the examples:

For me, one who likes to 'paint in' color and textures, they are right up my alley.  They're good brushes, not blurry or messy.  Give them a try.  You may like them!

And, with that, I give you this week's freebies.  This is the third and final installment of "From Sea to Shining Sea", a collaboration with Miss Edna's Place.  All previous downloads are still available, if you are new to this.  Below, are my previews.  Though separated into 'papers and elements', the previews lead to Part 5 and Part 6.  Be sure you click on each.  Following those, there is Miss Edna's preview.  Click on it and be taken to her blog for her two parts.  I hope you enjoy.  Come again next month for August's collaboration and more free downloads.

Part 5

Part 6

Miss Edna's Preview

So, there you have it.  Another week in the life of me.  LOL  As always, don't forget

Hugs,

Su

Faerie-Nuf Folks' 1st Ever Challenge QP Freebie

I stopped by my friend Minky's website today.  I was looking for some positivity.  Naturally, I found it.  I love reading all the beautiful sayings and poetry on her sites.  Today, I lit upon some lovely berries on her page at Minky Things.  From there I read sweet things and saw impish little pixies and loads of pixie dust!  There was plenty to tickle my soul.  Click on the image below and it will take you to a page listing all of Minky's sites. 

While I waas basking in the peace and serenity of Minky Things, I read that there was a challenge going on.  Minky gives you a little "Pixie" kit to use.  The challenge is to make a card, a layout, a QP, whatever your little heart desires, and post it on your own blog, sending Minky the link, by July 17th..  So, that is what I did!  

 

The time that I spent, nudging this and that around in Photoshop, was so therapeutic for me.  Everything has been really 'touchy' lately.  There hasn't been very much harmony in my life.  A series of events, which culminated this past weekend within a group I belong to, seriously threatened my creativity and my peace.  I create to please no one but myself.  It's always nice when someone says something good about a piece I've made.   But, it isn't that important.  Not as important as what I made, how I felt when I made it and what, if anything, I walked away with, as far as peace of mind and soul.  I meditate while tinkering around with something like this.  So, whenever I create, or even work on a layout, it exhausts me.  It's a very emotional thing for me.  My scrapbooking stuff is no exception, but, I do it so frequently, I pace myself and it works good.

 

I'm not going to go into any details; I am trying to get past it.  Suffice it to say that things were somewhat changed and it wasn't conducive to my creativity, much less a peaceful soul.  Turning to my art when I need 'me time' was impossible because of the negativity that had become attached to it.  Thus, my visit to Minky Things.  I have quite a few 'remedies' for my depression which don't come in a any bottle.  I do a lot of herbal and surround myself with positivity and happiness as often as possible.  I choose not to be unhappy.  I meditate and I read affirmations such as the ones on Minky's sites.  It's a conscientious effort that pays off for my well-being. 

I'm on the mend.  I feel so much better today than the past few days.  Here is what I made for the first ever "Faerie-Nuf Challenge...Pixies"  It's a quick page you can download and use if you like.  Just click on the preview to go to Min.us.  No registration needed.

This quick page is for personal use only, please.  But, do feel free to take it.  I used the elements from Minky's starter kit and some elements and the background from Angel Barbie-Marie.

Thank you, Minky!  I am so pleased to have you in my life!

 

Blessings to All,

Su

Pts 3 & 4 of Freebie Collab

Sorry.  I'm in an horrible funk.  Here is this week's downloads:

Click on preview for MediaFire download of Part 3:

Part 4

Click on Miss Edna's preview to go to her blog for her parts:

Thank you.  

Su

PS:  I just realized I dated the files with the '6th' month.  That should have read the '7th' month.  Sorry.

New Collab Freebie & Great Links

A good Tuesday to you!  Yesterday, the US celebrated our 4th of July, so, it was a national holiday.  I understand Canada Day was yesterday, too!  In other words, the continent of North America was rockin'!  LOL  All I heard outside was fire-crackers and sirens.  I sincerely hope you all had a good weekend!  I have the g-kids home with me.  My community didn't have fireworks like they usually do.  We had to go to a near by town to see them.  Everyone was up late!  Late = tired = let them sleep in!  LOL

I started keeping track of the links I find while visiting the net.  Before, I was jotting them down on scrap paper.  When it came time to post, I was digging around, looking for those scraps.  I got the bright idea of adding them to a 'note' in my "Notepad".  What a difference!  So, I have a couple I want to give you today.

Pixel Dust Photo Art is a blog you need to visit.  I mean that.  For one thing, she offers a lot of her know how in her articles/tutorials.  She uses textures to get some of the most beautiful effects imaginable.  See what she did with the roses her hubby gave her. Her gallery is chock-full of images that have been enhanced, one way or another, and they are just plain lovely!  She sells sets of her textures, but, there are also freebies.  Those of you who are into photography, or photo-enhancement, should find some goodies they can use.  Everyone can!  Give her blog a visit and see for yourself.

Next, if you ever stumble when it comes to a nice color palette for a layout or design, let 'Design Seeds" help you.  This blog presents you with a colorful image with the color palette extracted from it.  The combinations are beautiful!  Here is a recent example:

Click on image to visit site

I found this blog very inspiring!  You should give it a whirl!

The last one for today is Mel's Brushes.  I know you must have already run across some of her beautiful brushes somewhere!  If not, though, her blog and the store are the center of her creativity.  Included are resources, for crafts, scrapbooking, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as, shapes, patterns, textures, just to mention a few topics!  Her menu bar is loaded!  A good deal of the items are free, but, even the things for purchase are an excellent deal!  Check it out!  You have to go get these brushes, below, if nothing else!  LOL

Image linked to Mel's Brushes

Seriously, this lady has been around since I started and I've used plenty of her goodies.  I just never knew about the blog and store.  Here is one of her recent offerings:

Image linked to Mel's Brushes

Vintage!  LOL  I love anything vintage!

Last week was mine and Edna's off week for our freebie.  This week, we start back with July's freebie, "From Sea to Shining Sea."  It's a fun little kit with a summer-y theme that I think you'll enjoy.

Here is my preview, click on it to go to MediaFire for download.  Then, below that, is Miss Edna's preview.  Click on it to go to Miss Edna's Place for her parts today.  We give away six(6) parts each, over a three(3) Monday period.  Our first two parts are 'quick pages' we've made, then, the remaining parts are scrapping papers and elements for you to create your own layouts.  Here, then, are our previews:

Parts 1 & 2

My Preview (click to go to download)

Miss Edna's Preview (click to go to her blog)

We posted on Tuesday, this week, due to the holiday, but, look for us back again on Monday of next week to collect the rest of this fun kit!  Until then, ya'll have a safe and fun week!  And, remember to...

Hugs,

Su