I meant to get this freebie out to you before today, but I just didn't get it done. So I've got a 4th of July freebie file just in the nick of time!

By downloading this zip file, you are accepting the terms of my TOU. My TOU is included in the zip file. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. You can get the file here! If you want it, you better get it now. I'll be removing this link in a few days. After that, it will be available in the Paperthreads Forum.

I hope you all have a great 4th of July AND remember to Pray for America and our leaders. We need it desperately.

MAKE it a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

My quote:
“Freedom is never given, it is won.”
Unknown

Shirley

I had a busy day yesterday. I had to go back to Abilene for a contact check. It took the biggest part of the day. I came home, took a nap, ate supper, went to church and came home and crashed. Today will be a nice peaceful Clark Park Day and I'm looking forward to getting a lot done in the house.

I got a new file in the store a few minutes ago. I like this one a lot.

You can cut it in two or three pieces. If you use the three piece style, you get a colored background behind the leaves. Elizabeth has already used this file for a layout! The file is sized for 6" X 6" but it can easily be sized up for larger layouts.

What a lovely way to showcase such beautiful flower pictures! I love the colors in this file and the beading on the side is just the perfect touch.

I think the killdeer are gone. I went out last night and didn't see the parents or the babies. Maybe they were napping? I'll have to check it out today.

Yesterday my eye doc told me about a place called Cedar Gap Farm. He said it's a great place for birders to go. Yeah, I talk bird talk to everyone! Actually, he had a picture of a painted bunting, so I had to tell him about our sighting last week. He told me that you usually see several painted buntings at this farm. So Paul and I will be taking a road trip! It is near Abilene, so it won't be a long drive! I can't wait!

If you haven't joined the Vacations & Getaway Quarterly Membership, now's the time to do it. The membership officially opened yesterday and the first file has been posted. Remember, this is a fundraiser for our very own designer, Carrie Schwartz and family. Carrie's husband, Scott has been diagnosed with cancer again and probably won't be able to work for about a year. This membership will help Carrie's family with their everyday expenses. In return for purchasing the membership, you'll get more than 50 vacation and getaway files for only $15. Now that's a real bargain! I've shared all the files that I'm donating except one. So here's the last file from me!

I've seen some of the other files from the other designers and they are all really cute! So join in on the fun!

Later friends and don't forget to MAKE it a great Thursday!

My quote:
"The least pain in our little finger gives us more concern than the destruction of millions of our fellow men."
William Hazlitt

Shirley

It was only 1/2 inch but that's 1/2 inch more than we had! So I'm grateful!

Elizabeth send me some cute, cute projects she's been working on. She altered/personalized her ATG gun! I think it rocks! She used my "Decorative Borders" file.



I love it Elizabeth! She also sent me another picture, but I can't share it until the file is up in the store.

Can you believe I forgot to take my camera to the senior citizen center on Monday? Regardless, I had fun doing the class and believe it or not, we had 2 men participate also! Some of the other men sort of jabbed fun at them, but they did it anyway and seemed to enjoy it. So I've been asked to return! I so wish I had pictures to share! It was such a cute project!

MAKE it a great Wednesday!

My quote:
"The older I get, the surer I am that I'm not running the show."
Leonard Cohen

Shirley

I think we are all eternally grateful for our heroes. Those in the military, firefighters, police officers, etc. They certainly stand out in my mind when I think of heroes. I've known there are CIA agents, but I never thought of them much and how they actually give up their lives for our well being. Saturday night Paul and I went to a Cross Plains Library fundraiser. After the fish fry, James and Meredith Olson spoke about their activities as CIA agents for 30+ years. It was very fascinating to hear how they literally put their lives on the line daily. He has a book out if you're interested. It's called Fair Play. After hearing this exhilarating talk, I plan to add the CIA agents to my list of heroes!

I've only got a few moments. I've got a class with the seniors at the senior citizen center this morning. I'll try to remember to get some pictures as we work on our projects! We're making 4th of July purses! Pics tomorrow!

I must run! Remember to make it a wonderful Monday!

My quote:
"We like someone because. We love someone although.
Henri de Montherlant

Shirley

I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! I've always wanted to see a Painted Bunting. I was told they are in the area, but I had never seen one and really kind of forgot about it until a few weeks ago when I mentioned it to Paul. Last night we were on the dock watching out new baby killdeer run around. Paul had his camera hoping to catch a shot of the babies. A bird was sitting on a branch by the pond. And Paul asked, "What is that?" I saw the red bottom part and then the darker head and I knew immediately it was the painted bunting. These pictures aren't that good because Paul was using the digital zoom. The bird was quite a distance away. Regardless, I'm proud to show you this beautiful bird.


Can you see why I'm excited? I've always admired this beautiful bird in the birding books. I wonder if he lives in Clark Park or was just passing through?

I have a few new files in the store AND of course they're available in SVG too!


This is an older file but it now has SVG added to it!


Think of me today working in the hot blistering Clark Park Sun. We're going to be outside most of the day getting rid of the rest of the mesquite in the front part of the property. I'm going to man the tractor (or should I say woman the tractor?). Regardless, it's going to be a long, hard day. I'd rather be making files!

MAKE it a wonderful, birdiful day!

My quote:
"The life without festival is a long road without an inn."
Democritus of Abdera

Shirley