I wish You all a Safe and Happy New Years Eve. And a Blessed and Prosperous New Year. Please keep visiting me in 2009. I have had a lot of fun with what I have done so far and hope to be able to continue in the new year. I want to thank all my followers for their loyalty, and to all who have donated to my PayPal account to help me keep the freebies coming, (every little bit helps) and everyone who has shopped at my stores, A BIG Thank You. Thank you too for all the comments on my freebies. I really appreciate it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Commercial Use Digital scrapbooking, Photoshop and PSP freebies, templates, printables, printable cards, vintage, free, photoshop actions, Designer Marbled Circle, CU4CU
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tin Bow Digital Scrapbook Freebie
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I have a free tin bow for your digital scrapbook layouts today. It is about 3x4. png 300 dpi. I hope you like it. I think it is quite unique and different.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have a free tin bow for your digital scrapbook layouts today. It is about 3x4. png 300 dpi. I hope you like it. I think it is quite unique and different.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Monday, December 22, 2008
December Commercial Use Grab Bag
I have the December free commercial use grab bag for you today. Some were made with photoshop actions, some with paint shop pro tubes. You can use them in your photo editing program. I might not be posting for a few days so I thought I'd give you an early Christmas Surprise. I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. Hope you like your Grab Bag surprise.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Free Digital Scrapbook Flower Commercial Use
SNOW SNOW SNOW. We are getting hit again with snow and high winds. Drifting is just ridiculous.
My Grand Opening sale at, Scrap it Sassy is still going. For my Grand Opening, I am having a 50% off sale. Everything by Marbled Circle. (me) is 50% off so prices are as low as 50 cents. There is still time to get in on the sale. It only runs until Dec. 24th.
Now for the freebie Download Here
I have a free digital scrapbook flower for you today. It is 300 dpi greyscale so you can colorize it in your photo editing program. It is about 2x2 but can be resized to fit your needs.Hope you have fun with it.
Hugs & Holiday Blessings
Becky
My Grand Opening sale at, Scrap it Sassy is still going. For my Grand Opening, I am having a 50% off sale. Everything by Marbled Circle. (me) is 50% off so prices are as low as 50 cents. There is still time to get in on the sale. It only runs until Dec. 24th.
Now for the freebie Download Here
I have a free digital scrapbook flower for you today. It is 300 dpi greyscale so you can colorize it in your photo editing program. It is about 2x2 but can be resized to fit your needs.Hope you have fun with it.
Hugs & Holiday Blessings
Becky
Friday, December 19, 2008
Free Christmas Gift Tags
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It is snowing here in our little Michigan town. I mean Really Snowing. I think we got 10 inches already. The plow trucks do not get to the dirt roads for a while and I don't think they plow on the weekends. My daughter in law went in the ditch on her way to work. A good samaritan who was behind her pulled her out. She turned around and went back home. No Christmas shopping today. I am already as done as I am going to be though. How about you all. Are you ready? Time for baking cookies, wrapping, and enjoying. I have some free vintage Christmas gift tags for you if you have not already wrapped your gifts or if you need some more tags. Personal use only Please. They are a little over 2x3 inches. They are print and cut 300 dpi. I hope you like them and I hope you are not snowed in like me.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Holly Jolly Blog Train Free digital scrapbook kit
Welcome aboard the Holly Jolly Blog Train. Here is my free digital scrapbook kit contribution. I think it turned out beautiful. Download expired
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Here is the list of blogs on the train with their coordinating freebies. You will not believe all the fabulous BEAUTIFUL freebies you can get. I am impressed.
stop 01 - BeaconScrapStop 02 - Carolyn RitterStop 03 - Karrie Thomas of Kez Creates DesignsStop 04 - Crafted by GinaStop 05 - DesignsByAmilynStop 06 - Michelle AngelesStop 07 - Throwing Some Scraps AroundStop 08 - Country Hollow ScrapsStop 09 - ScrapinDaisy from Designs by RuthStop 10 - Bits O'ScrapStop 11 - Wimpychompers CreationsStop 12 - QueenBrat DesignsStop 13 - MumureStop 14 - Frosted IllusionsStop 15 - Aussie ScrapsStop 16 - HutchsBaby Faith in Christ ScrapsStop 17 - MoveFearlessly DesignsStop 18 - swordascrappinStop 19 - KismetStop 20 - MissladyhawkeStop 21 - The Queen and the Princess DesignsStop 22 - Vanjo DesignsStop 23 - Angi's PlaceStop 24 - SotoCreationsStop 25 - The Mathematician's AssistantStop 26 - Crops2Dawn CreationsStop 27 - S.G.Rowe DesignsStop 28 - Amy's ScrapsStop 29 - jaydensmamaStop 30 - Crystal's Creations By DesignStop 31 - Digital Creations by AmberStop 32 - Kitten ScrapsStop 33 - Grandma PatStop 34 - Grunge and Glitter ScrapsStop 35 - JIC CreationsStop 36 - Butterfly KissesStop 37 - BabyyaksStop 38 - Simply Beautiful CreationsStop 39 - Pretty ScrappyStop 40 - TammyJo's CreationsStop 41 - CMB DesignsStop 42 - Christy SkaggsStop 43 - SnapScrapCreateStop 44 - Believe DesignsStop 45 - Linda's Dream DesignsStop 46 - MIP ScrapsStop 47 - Miss Erin's ScrapsStop 48 - WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly CreationsStop 49 - Digital KeepsakesStop 50 - Blind Sight DesignsStop 51 - Dreamland DesignsStop 52 - Hummie's WorldStop 53 - Northern Lights DesignsStop 54 - DesignZ by DeDeStop 55 - twisted angelStop 56 - Desert Bloom DesignsStop 57 - Rachelz_ExpressionzStop 58 - Creations By JessaStop 59 - Bits'N'Bobs - YOU ARE HEREStop 60 - Amanda's Scrappy CreationsStop 61 - Heartfelt PerfectionsStop 62 - CandieStop 63 - Just For You DigiScrapsStop 64 - Cuddlebeez ScrapsStop 65 - Prairie SageStop 66 - Creekside Cottage DesignsStop 67 - PinkuPixie Digital DesignsStop 68 - MariscrapStop 69 - Marbled CircleStop 70 - Panda Bear DesignsStop 71 - Kolor'Scapez!Stop 72 - Stellarfairie designsStop 73 - http://www.disasterindesigns.com/Stop 74 - Danielle [DMK Designs]Stop 75 - Katlen KreationsStop 76 - Babydoll's ScrapzStop 77 - Angel FlowerStop 78 - Designs by TeriStop 79 - SandEz CreationzStop 80 - Sistermoon Scraps
Sunday, December 14, 2008
A joke for you today
I have a joke for you today. I thought it was quite cute and funny.
Shrek, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were all having lunch together. Shrek said, 'I have always thought that I'm the strongest man in theworld, but how can I be sure?' Angelina Jolie agreed. 'I'm told I'm the most gorgeous of them all,but sometimes I wonder.' Brad Pitt said, 'I'm pretty sure I'm the sexiest man alive but I've never had it confirmed.' They all decided that the best way to find out if their beliefs were true was to ask the famed talking 'mirror, mirror on the wall' to confirm for them whether Shrek was the strongest, Angelina Jolie was the most gorgeous and Brad Pitt was the sexiest. They agreed to meet again the next day for lunch to discuss their findings. The next day Shrek walked up with a smile. 'Well, true. The mirror told me that I am the strongest man in the world.' Brad Pitt said "It as I thought. Now I know I am the sexiest man on the planet..... But Angelina Jolie lifted her sad, gorgeous face and said..
I JUST WANT TO KNOW - WHO IN THE HECK IS BECKY HANSEN (which of course is me) ?
Don't forget to get your CATW freebie at Scrappin Out Loud.
Shrek, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were all having lunch together. Shrek said, 'I have always thought that I'm the strongest man in theworld, but how can I be sure?' Angelina Jolie agreed. 'I'm told I'm the most gorgeous of them all,but sometimes I wonder.' Brad Pitt said, 'I'm pretty sure I'm the sexiest man alive but I've never had it confirmed.' They all decided that the best way to find out if their beliefs were true was to ask the famed talking 'mirror, mirror on the wall' to confirm for them whether Shrek was the strongest, Angelina Jolie was the most gorgeous and Brad Pitt was the sexiest. They agreed to meet again the next day for lunch to discuss their findings. The next day Shrek walked up with a smile. 'Well, true. The mirror told me that I am the strongest man in the world.' Brad Pitt said "It as I thought. Now I know I am the sexiest man on the planet..... But Angelina Jolie lifted her sad, gorgeous face and said..
I JUST WANT TO KNOW - WHO IN THE HECK IS BECKY HANSEN (which of course is me) ?
Don't forget to get your CATW freebie at Scrappin Out Loud.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Free Commercial Use Digital Scrapbook Tag
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I have a free commercial use digital scrapbook tag for you today. It looks like transparent plastic so your background papers show through. It is very versatile and I think it has the a lot of potential . It is 300 dpi PNG and can be used in photoshop, paintshop pro and many other image programs. Hope you like it and can use it. If you are looking for the CATW collab, it is here.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have a free commercial use digital scrapbook tag for you today. It looks like transparent plastic so your background papers show through. It is very versatile and I think it has the a lot of potential . It is 300 dpi PNG and can be used in photoshop, paintshop pro and many other image programs. Hope you like it and can use it. If you are looking for the CATW collab, it is here.Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Inspirational Quote When God Created Mothers
I have always loved this. I have used it a few times for cards. Hope you like it as much as I do.
When God Created Mothers...
When the good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? --
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; Have 180 moveable parts . . . all replaceable; Run on black coffee and leftovers; Have a lap that disappears when she stands up; A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; And six pairs of hands...
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands . . . no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord. "It's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded.
"One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."
"Lord," said the angel, touching His sleeve gently, "Come to bed. Tomorrow . . ."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick . . . can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger . . . and can get a nine year-old to stand under a shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.
"But tough!" said The Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure."
The angel asked, "Can it think?"
"Not only think, but it can reason and compromise," said The Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You You were trying to put too much into this model."
"It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear."
"What's it for?" asked the angel.
"It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride," The Lord replied.
"You are a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber.
"I didn't put it there," he said.
Erma Bombeck
When God Created Mothers...
When the good Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the specs on this order? --
She has to be completely washable, but not plastic; Have 180 moveable parts . . . all replaceable; Run on black coffee and leftovers; Have a lap that disappears when she stands up; A kiss that can cure anything from a broken leg to a disappointed love affair; And six pairs of hands...
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands . . . no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord. "It's the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded.
"One pair that sees through closed doors when she asks, 'What are you kids doing in there?' when she already knows. Another here in the back of her head that sees what she shouldn't but what she has to know, and of course the ones here in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and say, 'I understand and I love you' without so much as uttering a word."
"Lord," said the angel, touching His sleeve gently, "Come to bed. Tomorrow . . ."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I'm so close to creating something so close to myself. Already I have one who heals herself when she is sick . . . can feed a family of six on one pound of hamburger . . . and can get a nine year-old to stand under a shower."
The angel circled the model of a mother very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed.
"But tough!" said The Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this mother can do or endure."
The angel asked, "Can it think?"
"Not only think, but it can reason and compromise," said The Creator.
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told You You were trying to put too much into this model."
"It's not a leak," said the Lord, "It's a tear."
"What's it for?" asked the angel.
"It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride," The Lord replied.
"You are a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber.
"I didn't put it there," he said.
Erma Bombeck
Commercial Use Digital Christmas Word Art Freebie
I have a new item in my stores. It is Commercial Use Digital Christmas Word Art. It is for sale in my stores
Marbled Circle CU Christmas Word ArtElegant Commercial Use Word Art for your holiday scrapping needs. $1.99
Here is a Free Digital Scrapbook Commercial Use Word Art download for you. It is exclusive to my blog.
Download HereHugs & Blessings
Becky
Commercial Use Bow
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I have a greyscale commercial use bow for you to download today. It is about 3.25 x 4.5 inches. 300 dpi png. I'm sure you'll find many uses for it. Hope everyone is enjoying the pre holidays and all the things you have to do is getting done.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Friday, December 5, 2008
Snow & a Free Commercial Use Digital Scrapbook Element
How do you like the snow on my blog? I live in Michigan and we have more that our share of snow here. I wish we had enough of good paying jobs here as well. It is going to be a lean Christmas here. My dear husband's job has been cut to 32 hours. We don't know for how long, but at least he still has a job right! I made a new commercial use Vintage Christmas brush set. It is for sale at Ahhh Scrap and Scrappin Out Loud. Ahhh Scrap still has a coupon for 25% off a purchase of $5.00 or more Through Dec. 2008. Just type in NovDec2008 at checkout for the discount.
$3.99
A set of 16 high quality Vintage Commercial Use Photoshop Brushes. They average around 1500 pixels high/wide.
Now for the Freebie. I have a Commercial Use Pewter Heart Bow that matches yesterdays freebie. I hope you like it. Commercial Use is OK.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Inspirational Quote
I thought this appropriate for this time of year. A reminder that it's not gifts overload that will create memories, but the special and not so special things we do together that will.
Make a memory with your children
Spend some time to show you care
Toys and trinkets can't replace those
Precious moments that you share
Elaine Hardt
Make a memory with your children
Spend some time to show you care
Toys and trinkets can't replace those
Precious moments that you share
Elaine Hardt
Free Commercial Use Digital Scrapbook Pewter Corner
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I made a Commercial Use pewter corner for your digital scrapbook pictures. It has pewter bows and a pewter heart. You can rotate it to use on all four corners of your pictures. I hope you like it. The preview picture in 4shared does not look that good. I don't know why, but pictures on 4shared always look bad. They look distorted and jaggedy, but the actual product is not. Look at the previews on my blog and you will see what they really will be like. Not only on this, but on other freebie downloads I have on 4shared. Just thought I'd mention it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
A Free Digital Scrapbook Exclusive
I have 2 new digital Scrapbook Commercial Use products in my stores.
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$2.99
Sparkling Silver Butterflies to add some shimmer your layouts. 10 differt styles. You will use these again and again. Commercial use allowed.
Sparkling Silver Butterflies to add some shimmer your layouts. 10 differt styles. You will use these again and again. Commercial use allowed.
$3.99
Shimmering Silver Blossoms to add some sparkle to your layouts. You are sure to use these over and over. There are 13 different silver blossoms to make a bakers dozen. Commercial Use is allowed.
Shimmering Silver Blossoms to add some sparkle to your layouts. You are sure to use these over and over. There are 13 different silver blossoms to make a bakers dozen. Commercial Use is allowed.
They can be purchased at
I have for you a Free Digital Scrapbook Commercial Use Silver Blossom. It is not included in the kit for sale in my stores. It is available exclusively here on my blog. Hope like it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Holidays at Home Blog Train
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Here is my freebie from the ADS Holidays at Home blog train. Below is a list of all the blogs on the train. Pay them a visit and remember to leave a little thank you hug.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Adele of Blind Sight Designs Adventures in Scrapland Amanda of Amandas Scrappy Creations Amie of Amiebear Beaconscrap Beckmoores Scrapalittle Bits'N'Bobs Bouquet of Pixels Brooke at Ahhh Scrap Busyscrappin CMB Designs Creative Digital Scraps by Chiara Deanna at Flower Scraps DesignsByAmilyn Digital Keepsakes Doodle Designs Elemental Pixie EmCee Scraps Erika {aka PinkuPixie} HeatherStokes at HSDesigns Jayden's Mama Jessie JIC Creations Just Another Scrap Kathy Goldstein KittenScraps Lei at Fairydustprincess-Magicmaker Linda at Linda's Dream Designs Lynn of Heavenly Crafts Lynn at TMA MagsGraphics Manda at Disaster in Designs Mariscrap Merrilee Wheaton Designs MsBhvin Scraps My Little Corner of the World Oase Panda Bear Designs Pamela Yates at Pammy's Playground Rachness Scrapping with Jen Shabby Tagger Shel at Shel Belle Scraps Stacy at Kalo Designs Teri at Teris Thing-O-My-Jigs Wendi at Willow Grace Designs WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly Creations
Vintage Blossom Beauty Add-On & a Freebie
I have an Add-On to my Vintage Blossom Beauty Kit. It is only $1.00 and is available for purchare at Scrappin Out Loud & Ahhscrap. Everything at my Scrappin Out Loud store is 35% off through Sunday 11-30-08 so it is only .65 today & tomorrow there. I also have a freebie for you to download today. It is a digital silver dragonfly that you can only get here on my blog I think it is a great addition to this kit. It is a 300 dpi PNG Download it Here.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Free Digital Scrapbook Quick Page
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I have made a free digital scrapbook quick page from my newest kit Vintage Blossom Beauty. You can download it at Scrappin Out Loud, or Ahh Scrap .
Just click on either link and it will take you there.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Ahhh Scrap also has a coupon for 25% off a purchase of $5.00 or more.
I have made a free digital scrapbook quick page from my newest kit Vintage Blossom Beauty. You can download it at Scrappin Out Loud, or Ahh Scrap .Just click on either link and it will take you there.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Ahhh Scrap also has a coupon for 25% off a purchase of $5.00 or more.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I was given another award for my blog. It is a beautiful award. Thank You Betsy
Treasured Friends Award
I get to pass it on to 5 people. My choices are
http://www.wetfishscraps.blogspot.com/
http://butterflykissesscraps.blogspot.com/
http://mytreasuredscraps.blogspot.com/2008/11/we-have-qps-to-scrap-those-precious.html
http://jodisscrapping.blogspot.com/
http://thenaspoemaday.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
A freebie from my new Digital Scrapbook Kit
This is a preview of my new digital scrapbook kitVintage Blossom Beauty by Marbled Circle
$6.99
A Beautiful Digital Vintage Mega Kit. 20 vintage papers, 18 tags, 4 vintage lace trims, 10 frames & mats, bows, butterfly, a chain, antique roses & flowers, an altered clipboard, hinges, beads, & more. This is a kit you will come back to again and again.
I have available for download today a free digital scrapbook frame from my newest digital scrapbook kit available for purchase at Scrappin' Out Loud and Ahhh Scrap . All my digital scrapbook designs will be on sale 35% off Thursday the 27th through Sunday the 30th at Scrappin' Out Loud.
Click Here to download your free frame.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Free Digital Scrapbook Commercial Use Hinge
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I have another Free Digital Scrapbook Hinge for you to download if you want it. It has tiny blue gems on it. It is from a kit I am working on right now. Hope you like it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Christmas Digital Scrapbook Kit In My Stores
I have a new Christmas digital scrapbook kit in my stores. I have one of the enamel charms available for your digital scrapbook freebie today. Download it here.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Free Digital Scrapbooking Silver Swirl
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I am on the Holly Jolly Blog Train. It will roll out Dec 15. There will be bunches of blogs offering their co-ordinating freebies. Be sure to come back and jump on. Here is my preview and I have a freebie digital silver swirl element from it for you to download today.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Digital Scrapbooking Wordart Freebie
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I have a commercial use digital scrapbook wordart freebie for you today. It is a 300 dpi transparent png file. It is one of my favorite sayings. I hope you like it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Monday, November 17, 2008
Inspirational Quote
Christmas M & M’s
This is great to print out and attach to a bag of M&M's for a quick and easy gift for neighbors, teachers, bus drivers, and/or friends.
As you hold these candies in your hand and turn them, you will see The 'M' becomes a 'W', An 'E', and then a '3'.
They tell the Christmas Story I'm sure it's one you know. It took place in a stable A long, long time ago.
The 'E' is for the East, Where the star shone so bright. The 'M' is for the Manger, where the Baby Jesus slept at night.
The '3' is for the Wise Men, Bearing gifts, with which they came. 'W' is for Worship, Hallelujah! Praise His Name!
So as you eat these candies Or share them with a friend, Remember the meaning of Christmas: It's a love that never ends.
Merry Christmas!
This is great to print out and attach to a bag of M&M's for a quick and easy gift for neighbors, teachers, bus drivers, and/or friends.
As you hold these candies in your hand and turn them, you will see The 'M' becomes a 'W', An 'E', and then a '3'.
They tell the Christmas Story I'm sure it's one you know. It took place in a stable A long, long time ago.
The 'E' is for the East, Where the star shone so bright. The 'M' is for the Manger, where the Baby Jesus slept at night.
The '3' is for the Wise Men, Bearing gifts, with which they came. 'W' is for Worship, Hallelujah! Praise His Name!
So as you eat these candies Or share them with a friend, Remember the meaning of Christmas: It's a love that never ends.
Merry Christmas!
CU Free Ribbon Rose
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I have a free ribbon rose for you today CU OK. It was made with an action by scrappincop. I hope you like it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have a free ribbon rose for you today CU OK. It was made with an action by scrappincop. I hope you like it.Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Black Friday Ads
The best site I have found so far for previews of the Black Friday Ads is Here . Not all the ads are there yet, but it is a fun place to look and spend a lot of time looking over and planning your Black Friday shopping trip.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Christmas Around The World - Merry Christmas
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I am part of the Christmas Around The World Scrapbook collab This is a preview of my contribution. The download will be available Dec, 12. I have available for download today the silver Merry Christmas shown in the preview. Be sure to come back and get the whole download.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Crazy Christmas Auction
I saw this on another blog http://thewreathartist.blogspot.com/ It looks like a lot of fun.
1. Print up Cold Christmas Cash in denominations of $1-$100.
2. Figure out how many people are attending and triple it. Fill one third of the envelopes with $1,ooo in Christmas Cash. Fill one third with varying amounts from $1,000-2,000 and set aside. Fill the last third with $50-$150 in cash and set aside. I got three large hat boxes from Hobby Lobby for mine so I can reuse everything each year.
3. Call, write or snail/email everyone and remind them to bring a wrapped gift (disguised items are even better, like gift card in large box, etc.). They will get one of the orginal envelopes ($1K) for it. Then to get another envelope the have to bring a second gift (regifting is ok) or even a third. For each one of these they get to pull an envelope from the other boxes.
4. They count their money and get ready for the fun. All gift bags/boxes, etc are laid out for shaking, sniffing, etc. This is where disguising comes in handy.
5. Prior to this I have been purchasing/crafting and then wrapping small items over the year which goes into a large basket and is put up. These are the Blue Light Specials I will explain later.
6. The auction is called to order and begins. I choose a package and hold it up as they bid on it. I love to watch sister's try and outbid each other or the scheming by one group lol. One aunt requires a minder (her husband) as she tries to spend more than she has (just like it real life he says.). I try and alternate large and small packages or sometimes will lump several together. About half way through I call for a Blue Light Specials. Anyone can choose a package from my basket for $1 but are limited to one.
When people run out of money they sit back and enjoy the show or put each other up to do stuff. The auction ends when the packages are gone. I collect all the money and put back up for the next year. There will be a twist this year. One of the first small packages will contain another envelope of Christmas Cash.
If your family gathering sound like the ones we used to have, give this a try. It may make all the difference to the gatherings.
1. Print up Cold Christmas Cash in denominations of $1-$100.
2. Figure out how many people are attending and triple it. Fill one third of the envelopes with $1,ooo in Christmas Cash. Fill one third with varying amounts from $1,000-2,000 and set aside. Fill the last third with $50-$150 in cash and set aside. I got three large hat boxes from Hobby Lobby for mine so I can reuse everything each year.
3. Call, write or snail/email everyone and remind them to bring a wrapped gift (disguised items are even better, like gift card in large box, etc.). They will get one of the orginal envelopes ($1K) for it. Then to get another envelope the have to bring a second gift (regifting is ok) or even a third. For each one of these they get to pull an envelope from the other boxes.
4. They count their money and get ready for the fun. All gift bags/boxes, etc are laid out for shaking, sniffing, etc. This is where disguising comes in handy.
5. Prior to this I have been purchasing/crafting and then wrapping small items over the year which goes into a large basket and is put up. These are the Blue Light Specials I will explain later.
6. The auction is called to order and begins. I choose a package and hold it up as they bid on it. I love to watch sister's try and outbid each other or the scheming by one group lol. One aunt requires a minder (her husband) as she tries to spend more than she has (just like it real life he says.). I try and alternate large and small packages or sometimes will lump several together. About half way through I call for a Blue Light Specials. Anyone can choose a package from my basket for $1 but are limited to one.
When people run out of money they sit back and enjoy the show or put each other up to do stuff. The auction ends when the packages are gone. I collect all the money and put back up for the next year. There will be a twist this year. One of the first small packages will contain another envelope of Christmas Cash.
If your family gathering sound like the ones we used to have, give this a try. It may make all the difference to the gatherings.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Inspirational Quote.
The poll says most of you like the quotes so I am going to keep them going. Here is todays quote. I love this one.
We can't all be stars... But we can all Twinkle.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
We can't all be stars... But we can all Twinkle.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
CU Dotted Swiss Frame
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I have a Freebie commercial use frame for you today. It is transparent dotted swiss. I have it over a blue background in the preview. You can colorize the flowers to match your background. It is about 4x6 .png 300 dpi. I like it and I hope you do too. I think it is very versatile. The SWEET girl in the picture is my granddaughter Leevi.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Free CU Hinges
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I have a couple Free Commercial Use hinges for you today. Hope you can find a use for them. Tell me what you think of them.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have a couple Free Commercial Use hinges for you today. Hope you can find a use for them. Tell me what you think of them.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Inspirational Quote
Here is the Circle part of my designer name
Marbled Circle.
Our family is a circle of Strength & Love. With every birth and every union the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Marbled Circle.
Our family is a circle of Strength & Love. With every birth and every union the circle grows. Every joy shared adds more love. Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Inspirational Quote
Worry is like a rocking chair: It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere.
I am A Designer
I am now a designer at Scrappin Out Loud. Here is a link to the products I have in the store.
http://scrappinoutloud.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=51. My designer name is marbled circle. My name came from Marbled = all the first letters of everyone in my family and Circle came from a quote about family. I'll post it in the quote tomorrow. I only have a few products now but am working on a lot more.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
My freebie for you today is another printable card. You can pick and choose what to use on the front and what to use on the inside. I have included an envelope. Hope you like it. I will soon be posting Black Friday preview links so stay tuned.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
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http://scrappinoutloud.com/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=51. My designer name is marbled circle. My name came from Marbled = all the first letters of everyone in my family and Circle came from a quote about family. I'll post it in the quote tomorrow. I only have a few products now but am working on a lot more.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
My freebie for you today is another printable card. You can pick and choose what to use on the front and what to use on the inside. I have included an envelope. Hope you like it. I will soon be posting Black Friday preview links so stay tuned.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
I Won Another Award
Thank You. I got it from http://munchkynscraps.com/ I have to name 7 things that I Love.
My Husband, My Children, My Granddaughters, My Extended Family, My Fabulous Friends, Digi Scrapping & Designing, & LIFE.
7 Lucky Winners I choose are
http://blindsightdesigns.blogspot.com/
http://arvita-elams-flights-of-fancy.blogspot.com/
http://dmkdesigns.blogspot.com/
http://www.diyminishoppes.com/shoppes/suzieqs/index.html
http://katzdesignz.blogspot.com/
http://hbsfaithinchristscraps.blogspot.com/
http://abyscraps.wordpress.com/
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Monday, November 10, 2008
Inspirational Quote
Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington
Free CU Digital Scraobook Grab Bag
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I have a free commercial use digital scrapbook grab bag for you today. It is a few things that I hope you will find a use for.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have a free commercial use digital scrapbook grab bag for you today. It is a few things that I hope you will find a use for.Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Digital Torn Frame Commercial Use
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I have a freebie digital torn frame for you today. Commercial Use OK. It can be used for so many occasions. It is greyscale so you can colorize it to match your layout. Transparent PNG. Let me know if you use it. I love to see what you do with my freebies.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have a freebie digital torn frame for you today. Commercial Use OK. It can be used for so many occasions. It is greyscale so you can colorize it to match your layout. Transparent PNG. Let me know if you use it. I love to see what you do with my freebies.Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Black Friday
Does anyone like Black Friday shopping? I do! I am going to try to post web sites that have previews of what the stores will have in their ads on the Friday after Thanksgiving. I had a lot of fun last year looking and planning ahead for my shopping trip on Black Friday. Check back and I'll try to keep you posted.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Friday, November 7, 2008
Inspirational Quote
WHAT'S IMPORTANT?
Things that 20 years from now we'll be glad we did today.
Spoke Kindly - Thought good thoughts
Listened more intently - Lifted another up
Served without return - Paused to praise
Spent less money - Spent more time with family
Said "I love you" more often - Exercised
Daydreamed - Laughed - Relaxed - Prayed
Matt Anderson
Dotty Commercial Use Overlays and New Poll
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I have some freebie dotty commercial use overlays for you to snag today. They can be colorized if you so desire. Three different size dots are included. Hope you can find a use for them. I have a poll on whether or not you like the daily quote. Vote and let me know. Have a Great weekend.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Free CU green digital ornaments
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I have some free green metalic ornaments for you today they are ok for commercial use. I thought maybe they would like nice in a Christmas layout. See my terms of use.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have some free green metalic ornaments for you today they are ok for commercial use. I thought maybe they would like nice in a Christmas layout. See my terms of use.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Ric Rac CU OK
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I have free Ric Rac to match the papers from yesterday. They are ok for commercial use. Matching papers Here
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Monday, November 3, 2008
Free Digital Scrapbook Papers
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I had a great birthday yeaterday. Thank You everyone who wished me a happy birthday. It is Beautiful week here in Michigan, Temps in the 70's. Oh how I could go for a few more months of this!! How about some Free Digital Scrapbook Papers I made for you today. they are 12 x 12. I hope you like them and if you use them, let me know ok. Matching RicRac Here
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I had a great birthday yeaterday. Thank You everyone who wished me a happy birthday. It is Beautiful week here in Michigan, Temps in the 70's. Oh how I could go for a few more months of this!! How about some Free Digital Scrapbook Papers I made for you today. they are 12 x 12. I hope you like them and if you use them, let me know ok. Matching RicRac Here
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween QP
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I have one more Halloween QP freebie for you in case you have an adorable picture or 2 just crying for a new QP.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Happy Birthday
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Tomorrow is my birthday and I will not tell you how old I am. Let's just say I'm not 16 anymore and leave it at that. I have a happy birthday present for you, a silver happy birthday element. Stop by tomorrow and wish me a happy birthday.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Tomorrow is my birthday and I will not tell you how old I am. Let's just say I'm not 16 anymore and leave it at that. I have a happy birthday present for you, a silver happy birthday element. Stop by tomorrow and wish me a happy birthday.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Friday, October 31, 2008
After Dusk Blog Train
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I am on the After Dusk Blog Train. It starts Nov 1st and runs all month. It is full of talented designers who have contributed their coordinating designs for free. This is a preview of my freebie contribution. It is supposed to be something about what we do after dusk, so I mostly play on the computer then say my prayers and go to sleep so this is what I came up with. Hope you like it. And below is a list of all the sites participating in this train. Have Fun. Be sure to give them thanks.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
abyscraps by Sheila Adele of Blind Sight Designs Anne at Creative Dreams Arvita's at Elam's Flights Of Fancy Becky Brooke at Ahhh Scrap by God's design Carolyn at Digi Cyber Scraps CharmeDivaScrapz Chiara at Creative Digital Scraps http://harley310.blogspot.com/ Cyndi, Wetfish Designs Deanna at Flower Scraps Deb AKA The ScrappinCop Debbie at Digital Keepsakes Diana at Sass n Scrap Designs Erika {aka PinkuPixie} Florrie HeatherStokes ~ HSDesigns jeanniebs designs Julia at BeaconScrap Julie aka Bits 'N' Bobs Kathy Goldstein at The Scrap Loft KittenScraps Lady V dZine Lei at Fairydustprincess-magicmaker Lindas Dream Designs Lois at ScrappinwithLadye Lori at ScripityScrapDesigns Lynn at Heavenly Crafts lynnirene Mags at MagsGraphics Manda at Disaster In Designs Marie at EmCee Scraps melanie aka sweetasmel http://www.michelles-angels.blogspot.com/ http://digitalfunplace.blogspot.com/ http://misstykaldesigns.blogspot.com/ http://randominspirationsbymonica.blogspot.com/ Oase RachNess Scraping with Jen ScrappyShannon Shabby Tagger Shel at Shel Belle Scraps Stacy at Kalo Designs Sticky Kisses Scraps Teri At Teris-Thing-O-My-Jigs TerresaS Wendi at Willow Grace Designs WillowRaven at Purple Dragonfly Creations
Give Thanks Blog Train
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I am in on the Give Thanks blog train. It starts Nov 1st and runs all month. This is my freebie contribution. Below is a list of all the blogs participating. Click on the links to go to their sites and pick up coordinating free digital scrapbook items. Here is my part of the train. It starts tomorrow Nov 1st and runs all month.
Hope you have fun with this. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
CHOO CHOO ALL ABOARD!!!! The "Give Thanks" Blog Train is all boarded up and ready to ROLL Out.These wonderful Designers have worked hard on getting all these wonderful freebies loaded onto the train. SO make sure you stop by all the stops and tell them all THANK YOU!!!
Boundless Bliss Scraps @ http://boundlessblissscraps.blogspot.com/
Jody @ http://jiccreations.com/
blogZee Designs @ http://zeesdesigns.blogspot.com/
DMK Designs @ http://dmkdesigns.blogspot.com/
incognito @ http://www.incognito11967.blogspot.com/
ButterFly Kisses @ http://butterflykissesscraps.blogspot.com/
Faith is Christ Scraps @ http://hbsfaithinchristscraps.blogspot.com/
Scrapa by Jessica @ http://scrapsbyjessica.blogspot.com/
Becky @ http://beckysscrap.blogspot.com/
Scraps by FD @ http://www.favoritedesigns.org/
scrapz/index.htmlHeartfelt Perfections @ http://heartfeltperfections.blogspot.com/
ButterFly Kisses @ http://misstlayouts.blogspot.com/
Charmed Divas Scrapz @ http://charmeddivascrapz.blogspot.com/
Mari Scrap @ http://mariscrap.over-blog.com/
Scraps with Attitude @ http://www.scrapswithattitude.blogspot.com/
Sugar Kisses Scraps @ http://sugarkissedscraps.blogspot.com/
Sinfully Blissful @ http://sinfullyblissful.blogspot.com/
Designs by Helly @ http://designsbyhelly.blogspot.com/
Shappy Tagger @ http://www.shabbytagger.blogspot.com/
JBS 2 designs @ http://jbs2designs.blogspot.com/
Toxic Candy Scraps @ http://toxiccandyscraps.blogspot.com/
Aussie Scrap Designs @ http://aussiescraps.blogspot.com/
Mama Cat Scrap @ http://mamacatscrap.blogspot.com/
Danielle's Scraps @ http://an0nymoussmile.blogspot.com/
Tammy's Scraps @ http://tammysscraps.blogspot.com/
Free Printable Wedding Favor
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Today I have a free printable victorian vintage wedding favor for you. I left the names & date blank so you can personalize it for your wedding. I put the names & date on the preview to show you how it can be personalized. It is for wildflower seeds. You can buy packs of seeds sometimes 10 for $1.00 or buy bulk seeds and put them in a tiny ziplock to insert in the wedding seed packet. Ok for Commercial use according to my angel policy terms of use.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Darby's Doodles
COMMERCIAL USE OKI have something a little silly for you today. It is from my 3 year old granddaughter's doodles. One page of her original doodles and 1 page of silver elements made from her doodles. PNG 300 DPI. I think they are adorable and thought maybe you could find a use for them. They range in size from about 1 inch to 4 inches. They are OK for Commercial Use. If you use them, I'd love to see it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Free Photoshop Commercial Use Brushes
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I Have for you today my first set of photoshop brushes. Hope they are good and you like them. Let me know. They are OK for Commercial Use according to my Terms Of Use.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Free Printable Snowman Soup
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I have another free printable for you . Snowman Soup. It says "Was told you've been real good this year, Always glad to hear it. With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit. So here's a little snowman soup complete with stirring stick. Just add hot water and sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick." Print, Cut, Fold. and use double sided tape to hold it together. Insert a packet of hot cocoa with marshmallows and a mini candy cane or attach a large candy cane to the outside. I have bought coffee mugs at thrift shops for a quarter, cleaned them well and put this inside of it for a quick inexpensive little gift. Or use just like it is as a gift for neighbors, co-workers etc. CU ok according to my Angel Policy TOU for printables.
Hope you have fun with it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
I have another free printable for you . Snowman Soup. It says "Was told you've been real good this year, Always glad to hear it. With freezing weather drawing near, you'll need to warm the spirit. So here's a little snowman soup complete with stirring stick. Just add hot water and sip it slow. It's sure to do the trick." Print, Cut, Fold. and use double sided tape to hold it together. Insert a packet of hot cocoa with marshmallows and a mini candy cane or attach a large candy cane to the outside. I have bought coffee mugs at thrift shops for a quarter, cleaned them well and put this inside of it for a quick inexpensive little gift. Or use just like it is as a gift for neighbors, co-workers etc. CU ok according to my Angel Policy TOU for printables.Hope you have fun with it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Monday, October 27, 2008
Free Commercial Use Digital Word Art Stickers
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I have 3 12x12 sheets of free word art stickers for you today. They are 300 dpi transparent png's. 1 sheet of white, 1 black and 1 transparent. They are ok for commercial use according to my terms of use. I tried to include some common words you might use in a scrapbook layout. Hope you can find a use for them.
Hugs & Blessings
Hugs & Blessings
Becky
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Free Commercial Use Digital Torn Edge Template
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Today I have commercial use digital torn edge freebie for you. It is grey so it can be colorized to match your digital scrapbook papers. You can use this in Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro or whatever program you use. You can layer it on your paper then delete the part of the paper you don't want. Colorize it and move it below your paper layer. Move it to so it peeps out behind your paper layer. Add a shadow if you want. When you are happy with how it looks, merge layers. Hope you can find a use for it.
Hugs & Blessings
Becky