The Aftermath

My last creation of words I have dedicated to the parents of all the new Kindergartener's out there.  It is an exciting and sometimes scary world that they are about to enter.

I also want to dedicate my wordart to another fantastic wordart designer because I used her word art in the creation of mine.  You can find her at Sweet Digi Scraps Designs.  And, this came from her kit called "The Aftermath".  It is just a fantastic kit and can be used in so many unique and funny ways; as well as, documentation of those unexpected natural disasters that sometimes come into our lives.
You can find her site at:  www.sweetdigiscraps.blogspot.com.

My preview:

You can download it at: 

http://www.4shared.com/zip/N-gGbkmi/the_aftermath.html

I am in the process of going through all my free wordart that I have done during the past six months that I might think are appropriate to use for school and I will be offering them in Sets in the near future.  More surprises on the way.

Hugs, Sue

Lots of learning

One of the "never-endings" that come again with school .... any school .....

is homework!!!!!!!

This is my preview on this necessary evil

You can download it at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/4gQJDrn_/lots_of_learning.html

I just couldn't resist this little guy.  His expression just says it all!!!!

Lots of hugs, Sue



Hi Ho, Hi Ho ......

I have been having so much fun creating for the starting of school.  I can remember the shopping, hearing my kids calling their friends to see if they got the same teacher, being excited and a little sad as I watched each child begin school, school pictures, football and soooooooooooooooooo much more.

Just another freebie for the weekend.

Preview:

You can download it at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/wTWGQKrY/Hi_Ho_Hi_Ho.html

I just can't tell you how much fun it is for me to continue all this creating.  Each season/month brings new ideas to me.  It is like an unending source of fun.  I have always loved doing something new and this new endeavor has kept that ARTISTIC side of me so happy.  Not only does my blog fulfill that part of me.  I still find time to actually draw and paint .... and photography is just another canvas for me.  And, wordart is just the frosting!!!!  Many, many years ago .... I fell in love with the "poetry of words" I saw on other people's layouts and that is how it all began. 

Another, more important part of my personality is to give .... whether in my career as a nurse, volunteer work, school PTA/campfire when my children were small, helping when I lived through Hurricane Rita .... I love to help and give.  It is what I call my "gift" God gave me.  When I retired .... I soooooo missed that.  So, you see ... through this blog I continue to give.  It is my gift to all of you that visit.  It was the outlet I needed to enrich all the other things that are important to me ... my family, my friends and just everyday life.

Even, with all my stomach problems ..... there is that silver lining.  I am finally getting my weight off, I am really beating diabetes and I feel like I'm watching the unending battle with my weight finally, possibly for the first time that I think I will beat.  I so encouraged that this lifetime change is going to be permanent.  I have realized not only has the diabetes been a wake up call.  That the last five weeks is my body's way to speaking to me about the changes I must make and stick to .... just to be more healthy.  It's been like having a sledgehammer hit me .... and believe me .... PAIN is a powerful lesson.  Here's to the new me.

Hugs, Sue

How To Please A Teacher

Now, they say an apple a day .... is all that is needed to keep your new teacher happy.  Well .... what if you had a whole "drawer" full.  Then, all for good measure ......

A Shy Child

Here is a preview:

You can download it at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/zkC5mX36/apple_a_day.html

Want to let everyone know I am feeling soooooooo much better today.  Called specialist yesterday and I am on new medication.  Diet changes .... the whole works.  I have been placed on "liquid diet" for about two weeks.  (due to ulcer)  I can live with that.

Thank you everyone for all your get well wishes and advice.  Each and every single one of you mean so much to me.  The last six weeks have been a challenge to say the least.  And, I know that I will be my complete old self in no time at all.

Have a grand weekend.

Hugs, Sue



School Days

You can download it at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/rQJYwkzn/First_Day.html

Just wanted to quickly get this set up for you.  I am really feeling under the weather today.  Don't know what in the world that specialist did to me with the endoscope!!  I haven't been in this much pain for over a month.  I'm really feeling so discouraged!!!  I'm going to give this until Monday ... no change .... and I am going to punch out this "specialist".  Even oatmeal hurts me.  I have been living on jello for the last 36 hours.

Sorry to be gripping.

Hugs, Sue

It's School Time

Now this one I do remember creating .... because I just did it.  My creative juices are not yet working really well this morning.  So, I just did one little phrase over and over.

Here's my preview

And, you can download it at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/7VFdvIan/Its_school_time.html

As always .... it is so much fun for me to create for all my fellow scrapbookers.

Hugs, Sue


Let Your Light Shine

Can't remember what I did yesterday morning before I left for my endoscope.  I also see that I forgot to even put it here on my blog.  What can I say ..... I was nervous and just couldn't sleep.   So, it will be a surprise for all of us.

You can download it at:

 http://www.4shared.com/zip/tweXQBVI/Let_Your_Light_Shine.html

NOW I REMEMBER DOING THIS!!!!!!

The endoscope showed that I have inflammation of the esophagus and stomach, with the major damage to my esophagus.  I have been put on a new medication.  Quite a number of biopsies were done and we will know the results of those next week.  However, my husband told me (I was still asleep) that the specialist told him with all the damage to the lower esophagus ... no wonder I have been in so much pain.  GO FIGURE!!!!!!  In addition, I also have an ulcer.  Needless to say, my diet will continue as it has been.

Hope you all like what I did yesterday .... because for the life of me ....  I JUST COULDN'T REMEMBER!!!!

Hugs, Sue

Just Can't Sleep

This morning I am heading to the hospital for an endoscope to have a look at my stomach.  I haven't said much lately .... but this test is being run because my stomach continues to want to make me want to trade it in on a new one!!!!!  Still living on oatmeal and it has gotten VERY OLD!!!  One month of the stuff is enough.  Ofcourse, the weight loss has been WONDERFUL ... hee, hee.

So, in the process I can't sleep .....

Here is one more SCHOOL THEMED FREEBIE for today.

You can download it at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/tweXQBVI/Let_Your_Light_Shine.html

Wish me luck .... I am not sure if I will be doing one for tomorrow.  So, don't forget to grab both of the "school themed" ones I did for today.

Hugs, Sue

A kid with class

Now, I must say not every single experience when you are at school is a good one.  Sometimes there down right horrible.  There's mishaps, tears and just plain hard moments for those many, many firsts. 

Ahhhhhhh ..... when that "ohhhhhhh noooooo" moment becomes a "memory" .... those moments are priceless.

Today's freebie is just that, but with a twist.

Afterall no matter what .......  the "kid still has class"

You can download this freebie at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/X64jPWwY/A_kid_with_class.html

Hope today's brings a smile or two!!!

If this is your first time to my site .... all I got to say is .... I AM SO GLAD YOU STOPPED BY!!!!

I have met so many fantastic new friends and I hope that you will become my newest one.  It is my pleasure to offer these freebies.  Do come and stop by often and if you have time now, do come and sit a spell.  AND DOWNLOAD TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT.  Right now, so you know what's on the horizon .... I am doing free wordart with a SCHOOL THEME.  Should you have any requests don't hesitate to let me know in a comment, I will be happy to create a special request always.

Don't forget to leave some love.

Hugs, Sue

School books

School is just around the corner and I have put on my thinking cap and creative juices just for those scrapbook pages that will be on the horizon before we know it.

Today, my freebie has to do with the subject matter of school books and reading. 

Preview:

You can download it at:

http://www.4shared.com/zip/aS-HC3pF/so_many_books.html

I have a great love of reading that started as a child and even now I find I just don't have enough time for the most relaxing of "things to do".

Hope you like this one to add to the School Library of freebies.

Hugs, Sue


School Riddle No. #2

You can download this at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/ecf7oX67/School_Riddle2.html

As you know, I have started thinking about school starting.  I can't believe it is just around the corner again.  It means new school supplies .... pencils, crayons, glue, notebooks, looseleaf paper and so much more.  And ofcourse .... ALL THE NEW CLOTHES!!!!

Here is my second riddle for your layouts.  I will be making wordart freebies, too .... but I thought I'd just start with a riddle or two first.  Hope you like them.

All my love,  Sue

A School Riddle

I just couldn't resist this riddle

You can download here:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/WQbJX4M0/school_riddle1.html

So, for you school layouts that are in your near future .... this one is for you.  I will be doing a couple more school themed riddles, this is just the first.

If this is your first time to my site ... I want to welcome you.  Please leave a comment or two, I always love reading them.

Hugs, Sue 

Eyes of a Dreamer

I have a confession .... I am a dreamer.  I wish upon the first star that I see at night.  I gaze up at the moon and wonder about the worlds out there.

This freebie I actually designed for school because it is right around the corner ... yet .... as a dreamer myself I can see many, many uses for it.  I have done it with the little teddy bear and pencil as a school themed wordart, but I also wanted to give it as just the words ... for all the other layouts.

You can download this at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/ZccANRjJ/eyes_of_a_dreamer.html

May all your dreams come true always,

Hugs, Sue

Haven't Finished Yet

Teenagers are notorious for the ability to make you want to pull out your hair!!!!  They not only live in their own special world .... they do things or not doing things at their own SPECIAL TIME!!!!!

I use to get so frustrated with their ability to CANDIDLY and STRAIGHT-FACED let me know that they were big into the CONCEPT of DOING NOTHING ............ and yes, it could last for days!!!

Just a little humor .... now that I am wise.

I have done this wordart again in two ways .. with or without the element.  But, Miss Eyes is my favorite.  She just reminds me so much of my own "teenage" daughters.  And can you believe it!!!!  Now, two of my grandchildren have reached that golden age!!!  Abby's just turned 13 years old and Brandon's is now twelve.  Let the fun begin!!!!!

You can download this at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/DTBV_RiP/havent_finished.html

I'm in the mood to just add some humor to my words today.  Hope you like it!!!!

Hugs, Sue

Mom belongs to me

Have you ever wondered what goes through the minds of your babies, toddlers and preschoolers when summer arrives.  Everyone knows that their older siblings having been counting down the days until SCHOOL'S OUT!!!!

I wonder what they are thinking ... are they dreading the thought of having the spend MORE THAN the evenings and weekends with the OTHER KIDS of the family?????

Today's freebies is dedicated to just those little ones of your families.

Here's a preview:

You can download this at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/RM2AX9Og/Mom_belongs_to_me.html

Of course, ever Mom around the world will be  thinking ..... now I have to be the TAXI CAB from hell. 

And .... by the first of July .... you'll be singing your praises to "Calgone Take Me Away" while your school age children will be constanting telling you to get out of the bathroom because the baby won't stay out of MY STUFF!!!

Hugs, Sue


Let Me See

One of the phrases I always hear when I am taking photographs ..... especially from my grandchildren is "Let Me See".  Almost as quickly as I snap the photo, they want to look into the lens finder to see themselves.  And, if it's not them ... it's me making sure I've gotten that perfect photo.

You can download this at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/b8lRhby-/Let_me_see.html.

I bet everyone can find the perfect layout out for this freebie!!!!

Hugs, Sue

Poetry of Life

Today I have a very special treat for everyone.  I am presenting my very first quick frame layout.

Here is the preview: 

And here is an example of the quick page.  However, you will see from the preview above I did something a little different.  I wanted the books and the little girl on the left to spill over to the background.  I do hope that doesn't cause any problems.

You can download it at:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/_3I_5-pC/Poetry_of_life.html. 

This particular layout is so special to me because yesterday, I had two comments come from a "fellow poetry writer".  I went to her site this morning just to say thank you for her comments.  It was such an overwhelming find for me, that I just had to dedicate THIS DAY to her.

 Her name is Jane and she can be found at:  http://poetryoflife-jane.blogspot.com/.  This lady writes poetry straight from her heart and you can't help but be touched by each word she has written.  She speaks of life, love, loss, happiness and so much more.  She has had a profound effect on me spiritually today and I feel that God lead me to her this morning.  One of the poems that talked directly to me .... as another creator of words ... is the poem she did called "Creativity" dated November 15, 2010.  All the words in my layout in the tan background is from that poem.  So, Jane .... thank you from the bottom of my heart.  You are HEAVEN SENT.  I hope you like this quick page I did just for you.

Here is my scrapbook page I did with it .... and the boy in the photograph is my grandson, Ryan. 

To all my new friends and to all my old friends .... thank you for stopping by today. 

Update ... I will find out all the results of my mother's tests on Friday.

Hugs always,  Sue