Merry Christmas! Freebie below

Here is the rest of the Colors of Christmas kit. Hope you enjoy.

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5nk13ivfuhjb5y4/ws_ColorsofChristmas_5.zip?dl=0

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/99no2rqlarb243r/ws_ColorsofChristmas_6.zip?dl=0

Will see you in 2020. Have a Happy New Year!

Saturday freebie

Today we have zip 4 of Colors of Christmas [& lots of cleaning to do!]

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j3j4immct5mddra/ws_ColorsofChristmas_4.zip?dl=0

Next zip of Colors of Christmas freebie

Saw spine doc today. Setting up MRI for lower back as he found weakness in left leg and says I may have bad disc. Also setting up appointment to get injections in neck. Busy, busy.

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/igangdt1y6gq5yw/ws_ColorsofChristmas_3.zip?dl=0

Tuesday freebie of Colors of Christmas

Hmm, I was supposed to have added a note Thursday or Friday night to let you know there would be no post on Saturday as we would be out for a holiday party and after contacting Jeremy whose birthday it was. Now I see I forgot to make note. I'm sorry.

Here is next zip of Colors of Christmas

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6d2mu0lo06vxf0q/ws_ColorsofChristmas_2.zip?dl=0

Got to run as I have a lot to do and a cranky tummy despite having taken my Nexium.

New free kit begins today!

I am just now getting decorated for the holiday. Had a problem getting the tree bag down and had to call on our friend, Arthur, to come by and get it down for us. It's a little 4.5' artificial tree that I set up on the window seat. Got winded just setting it up, lighting it, and putting "snow" skirt around it. Ornaments will have to wait 'cause it is my turn to cook dinner tonight. We went from 70s into 30s over night so temps feel like Christmas now.

Played with a number of ideas for this kit but ended up using my resources from Jaguarwoman to get inspired and stayed with the traditional colors. Hope you will like it. Here is zip 1:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/rsggtspcwd061kw/ws_ColorsofChristmas_1.zip?dl=0

It's almost here & freebie

Actually I'm pretty much ready. If I finish as planned,, I won't have to do anything on Christmas Eve. Just relax and watch mass from the Vatican. Hope all is well with you. Don't imagine I will get back to blog until after Christmas, maybe even New Year's day so I wish you a wonderful Christmas as we remember the greatest gift. May 2019 be a good year for us all.
Hugs,
SherryD

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/89pp011qnio7gwq/ss4cu_Christmas_Frames_set_2.zip?dl=0

A little Christmas freebie

The tree is finished and the windowseat looks festive. The wreath is on the door but will need replacing next year. Getting ready for our Italian Christmas. Since we've had the blues about Christmas, we decided to shake things up this year. No traditional ham dinner. We are doing Christmas Italian style and invited my 80 year old aunt Sissy, whose family was originally from Naples, and her boyfriend, an 81 year old man she grew up with, John E. John E is of Greek origin so he loves many of the same types of food my husband and Sissy enjoy. My husband is doing all the cooking too! There will be an antipasta spread of various olive types, roasted red peppers, a soft goat cheese for spreading and caponata to put on crackers. He's making his famous lasagna, beef tips cooked in homemade tomatoe sauce, a dish that is composed of potatoes, spinach and red pepper, and garlic bread. I'm making up a dessert platter with slices of my fruitcake (better than traditional Panetone), some traditional raibow cookies (from a local restaurant), fudge, chocolate chip cookies (okay, not Italian). Decided to try my hand at making some anise biscotti for my husband. I don't care for anise/licorce at all but he loves it. So we will add that to the platter too. Since it turned out so well, I intend to make some amaretto biscotti too.

Hope your preparations are going well.

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fhh3lobax5tikeg/ss4cu_Golden_Christmas_overlays.zip?dl=0

* sorry about link error. Must have been hurrying.

Just playing around - a freebie

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4czqsz60f9fmut0/ws_xmas2018.zip?dl=0

Today is my son, Jeremy's birthday & I've got a gift for you.

On this day 41 years aggo I received the best early Christmas gift - my son, Jeremy Ryan. He was actually due on Pearl Harbour day and, oddly enough, a baby girl was born on that day eight years later. The little girl, named Berkeley Rushka (I might be spelling it wrong - it's Russian for Rose and her paternal grandmother's name) would grow up to marry my son. It never fails, each December 13th I wake up near midnight. My son was born minutes into the 14th. He became my Christmas in many ways and when he isn't here with me on Christmas, it just feels so wrong. But he and his wife will be working on the holiday and then going home to celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. It's a long trip from Mechanicsburg PA to Virginia and when they do make it they have to hit all the stops: her Dad in Fredericksburg, her sisteer and their friends in Richmond, Jeremy's Dad and his new wife in Zion Crossroads (near Charlottesville), then here in Norfolk. Getting to be too much.

Anyway, since I am procrastinating getting work done and waiting on return call from my Baby J, I thought I'd give you a little gift.

These had been made for my CU line so you may use as commerical.
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fhe3xeuwfzi6fz4/ss4cu_Christmas_Frames_set_1.zip?dl=0

Hope your holiday preparations are coming along nicely.

It's Dec 9 already? (There is a freebie at bottom of post)

Thought I'd just check in. Seeing lots of snow in North Carolina and western Virgina but here in Norfolk, it's 40 degrees (feels colder) and raining. Not complaining, mind you, as I don't have to go anywhere today. Friday was DIL's birthday. Had sent a gift by Amazon that I know arrived but card with gift certificate was probably late due to Post Office taking off in honor of former President George H. W. Bush. Tried to call her but her cell just rang, didn't go into voice mail. Could have been working. Yesterday we had Larkin (8 yr-old granddaughter) all day. Took her with us to husband's former employer's retiree holiday luncheon. Afterwards we took her to see the new Grinch movie and later to dinner at Pollard's. Pollard's is a chicken restaurent that has been around in local area for ages. Since she likes beef liver and onions that hubby cooks, he thought we should introduce her to fried chicken livers (not for me - ever!). They had fried chicken livers and mac ' cheese (which she loves). Larkin said the livers were okay but she likes her Papa's liver and onions better. I didn't want any more poultry as I'd had some turkey at the luncheon. Just got mixed greens (like homemade) and sweet potato fries. By the time we got Lil' Princess, as my husband calls Larkin, home, we were ready to just chill out for the rest of the evening.

I'm supposed to be doing lots today but can't get it together. The last few days we have been fighting ants. Terminix did exterior pest control the last of November so we were surprised when we found these ants in the computer room. Talk about annoying. Put down ant traps which they showed no interest in visiting. Remembering that they aren't supposed to like strong smells, I saturated cotton balls with tea tree oil and placed them around the countertop that runs the length of one long wall. Its where both our desktop computers plus printer etc are located. How icky to be sitting here typing or scrolling and find an ant happily crawling across your hand. It makes me feel itchy all over! Next wiped countertop with vinegar, again using strong scent idea but this time I used a non-flamable spray along baseboard and other areas. Still see one or two but hoping they are dying off. We had a few coming in around seam at kitchen window earlier but I'd squashed that problem and haven't seen any more since last week. Then today I go into dining room and found a few on the table! I am not happy. More vinegar wipedowns, more spraying. It seems to be happening to lots of people in the neighborhood too because last time I was in the grocery store I heard a couple older women trying to figure out which was best spray and traps to buy. Crossed fingers I cure this problem soon.

Running some laundry now while hubby naps in the recliner. Can't do anything in living room while he's there so another day slipping past before I can get into window seat of bay window to get decorations out. Don't even have a wreath on the door yet because it's in the window seat too. I did get my crocheted water bottle carriers finished and will be packing those up tonight. Made 8 for the girls in my lunch group as Christmas gifts and we are having our Christmas lunch Tuesday. Since we like to go on little excursions & like to take water along, I thought this would be a practical gift. Made them with long straps to go crossbody so you can take your water along but have hands free.

Yes, that is one male silhouette. One of our group has Parkinson's and her husband usually accompanies her since she might have a seizure. The goodie bags will also have a small assortment of candy.

Some time ago I had made some Christmas overlays under my CU brand of Sher Scraps 4 CU. Maybe you can do something with these.

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/w4rjtc0dyv0xxon/ss4cu_Colored_Christmas_overlays_CU.zip?dl=0

Last day of Christmas Princess freebie

Here's the princess:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/isg4u063m0s2enz/ws_ChristmasPrincess_6.zip?dl=0
Hope you have enjoyed your Christmas kits. I'll be back on Tuesday with a new, winter themed kit, Snow Queen.

Have a healthy & happy holiday. Merry Christmas!

***Sorry link didn't work first time. Fixed now.

Friday - day 5 of Chrisstmas Princess freebie

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqjzna8zowc10sk/ws_ChristmasPrincess_5.zip?dl=0

Another day of Christmas Princess freebie

Went to nursing home yesterday. Brought two trays of snacks for the nurses on Dad's wing - one veggies and one fruit (I suspected they might get lots of cookies and sweets this time of year). There was a country music group performing in the main dining room which was filled with patients, but Dad wasn't there. He was in his room, asleep in bed. I couldn't rouse him but he was breathing well and looked comfortable. Sat with him about an hour. Hope he was having happy dreams. I was doing fine until I left the room and then started to break down, thinking about how he has no quality of life any more and seems to sink down into sleep more and more often. I'm aware he is leaving us but this slow descent towards death feels so unkind. Hurried to get out of there but one of the night nurses and the billing manager saw I was upset and hurried over to give me hugs. Two things help in regards to my Dad: I know he is in no pain and he is surrounded by a very caring group of people.

Came home to the delicious smell of a baked macaroni dish. My husband is such a good cook and helps everywhere he can - another blessing I am grateful for. Poor man is still in pain with kidney stones that seem to be moving but are taking their time leaving. Today while he watches Star War movies on TV and drinks all the water I can give him, I'm going to do some serious cleaning up. Hard to even know where to begin as there is so much to do.

Thank you all for your kind comments; they are a bright spot in these dreary days. I'm glad you are enjoying the kits. Today is zip 4 of Christmas Princess:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8wklxln8h5srv18/ws_ChristmasPrincess_4.zip?dl=0

Midweek and more Christmas Princess freebie

My doctor was delighted with the fruitcake gift yesterday. He is such a kind hearted person, I was happy to make him smile. Did a couple quick errands then came home to get hubby and off we went to Star Wars. He really enjoyed the movie. I thought it was okay but a little strange and I think I understand what some reviewers have said about it being less like the book series and more a fandom thing. Still, good entertainment. Sat through about 30 minutes of previews though and none looked like something I'd want to see. But on to the free kit.

Today we have zip 3:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tsbgnh32hp821v2/ws_ChristmasPrincess_3.zip?dl=0

Thanks for kind comments on this month's kits!

Star Wars? & Christmas Princess freebie

I'll be delivering a fruit cake today to one of my doctors and after the visit, my husband wants to go see the new Star Wars movie. I've been seeing and hearing reports that suggest it isn't so good but he really wants to see it so we will go. Tomorrow a friend is due in from North Carolina and I hope to catch up with her and Mary and go to lunch. It would be a welcome change of pace.

Today we have zip two of Christmas Princess:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsx0dtj5sdhdvjj/ws_ChristmasPrincess_2.zip?dl=0
Bright traditional colors with some Victorian scrap thrown in. Hope you are enjoying it. With Christmas on Monday next week, I will not be posting on Sunday (Christmas Eve) or Christmas Day. I'm sure you will be busy with your families and holiday celebrations anyway.

Check out this new store:
http://danceintherainscraps.co.uk/
Lots of the sexy tubes taggers love but cute stuff too. they ae doing a 24 days of Christmas and have about 71 freebies in store right now. Many are cute Christmas items.

A week before Christmas and Christmas Princess freebie begins

Last night we joined my husband's sister, Paula, her husband, and two of their daughters to celebrate the 5th year anniversary of Paula's battle with breast cancer. Today she has been free of cancer for five years! Dinner at Outback was delicious and I enjoyed sitting next to my God-daughter, Rachel, and talking with her. She will graduate from Old Dominion University this coming May with a B.S. in Biology - marine sciences and currently is on the volunteer marine rescue team for the Virginia Beach Aquarium. Most recently she assisted in rescuing a sea turtle which she reports is now doing well. She has been fascinated with marine life since about the age of five when she would sit and intently watch a weekly Discovery Channel program about ocean life. She is particularly interested in sharks for reasons that escape me.

And today we begin the third week of Christmas/winter kits. This week it's Christmas Princess and here is your first zip:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3mykf4u2bisxa7f/ws_ChristmasPrincess_1.zip?dl=0

Saturday news & freebie

Went to see Dad today. He was asleep and didn't want to wake up. Noticed he has a bad bruise on his left hand and more bruises on forearm. Looked like maybe a blood draw so I went to ask nurse if anything was going on or just routine testing. She said last blood work was in November and came to look at his hand. He opened his eyes a little as she checked but went back to sleep. Next spoke with other nurses and went over his chart. Nothing about bruising. Notified the doc on call and was told to do a full body assessment. We think he probably banged his hand trying to pull himself up in the bed. He doesn't remember how it happened. They are going to put padded covers on the bed rails. Stayed over an hour and he was only awake for a few minutes of that. Came home and my son called to thank me for birthday gift. He was still working and moving on his birthday so didn't have time to get back to me until now. He has been sufering from bad neck pain for days now and at same time his wife is suffering from hip pain. He is getting x-rays etc done. She probably pulled something during the move. They are not putting a tree up this Christmas either. Still have boxes to be unpacked. Also DIL's sister called to say their mother's oxygen has been doubled. She is on transplant list now but it is unlikely she will receive transplant in time. Sister thinks the mother is giving up which is hard news for my DIL. December isn't ending too well but there is hope for the new year, right?

Today we finish up Mistletoe Miss:

Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/afgx50hikvrgm4x/ws_MistletoeMiss_6.zip?dl=0

Had an interesting occurence yesterday and more of Mistletoe Miss

Yesterday, near mid day, I was lying down to rest and hubby was on the computer. All of a sudden there was a terrible racket. He thought I was in the shower so didn't move at first. I jumped up to see where the noise was coming from. Know what we found? Water shooting straight up in the air from the toilet bowls in both bathrooms! And the rumble continued. He shut off the water while we started cleaning up the mess. Fortunately, just water. He called BIL who is a contractor to ask him what on earth could be going on. BIL had never heard of this but suggested the city must be doing something with the sewer lines. So hubby went down the street and found a city work truck. Yes, they were working on the sewer lines and had blasted air through them. Said it wasn't supposed to affect the nearby houses but it sure did. Offered to send someone over to clean up the mess but we'd already done that. After learning how much longer the workers expected to be, hubby came home and we left the water off to the bathrooms until we knew it was safe to turn it back on. Just lovely! Put a damper on day's plans, I an tell you. But imagine the surprise of other people who might have been at work, if they returned home to find water every where!

After doing one more load of wet towels, I'm going to try to kick into high gear and get some things done.

And here is today's Mistletoe Miss:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yc0i9fq3c3cnsmp/ws_MistletoeMiss_5.zip?dl=0

The best gift and a freebie

Today is the 40th anniversary of the best gift I ever recieved, my son Jeremy Ryan Schupp. Hard to believe my baby turns 40 today! Ever since Jeremy's birth, being with him on Christmas makes the holiday for me. This year he and his wife, Berkeley, will be working at Patient First and I will miss them sorely. But Pennsylvania is a long drive away and I do understand that the days of my Baby J hitting the road to be with me during holidays are a thing of the past. This year he and B will have a quiet Christmas all their own - oh except for the company of their 4 cats: Pippen, Bilbo, Wynnie, and Kiki. It will hard for B's mother this year too because her lungs as now so bad she has qualified for the transplant list. I'm sure she is wondering how many holidays she has left and wishing the children were coming for a visit. However, her oldest daughter is with her so that should help. But I'm going to focus on the reason for the season and let the merriment come another year. We will watch Midnight Mass, have a feast to celebrate Christ's birth and chat with family and friends by phone. It will be okay.

I have another zip of Mistletoe Miss for you today:

I left that green ornament very large because I think it would be cute to do a cut out of a sitting child and perch the child on the ornament. Of course, you can always reduce it.
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xn0z2pwu80rfyzj/ws_MistletoeMiss_4.zip?dl=0

Did you know that Digital Scrapbooking Studio is doing an advent calendar freebie? The colors are very similar to Mistletoe Miss so if you collect those pieces too you will have a lot to mix and match.
Check it out here:
https://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/collections/event-collections/advent-calendar-2017/

Mid week freebie time

Temps are dropping here today with possibility of snow. Or so they said last night. Saw Dad yesterday. He's about the same. Now claiming the nursing home doesn't provide dinner on Sundays. I know they do. I suspect food services delivers dinner, finds him aslepp and leaves the tray. Staff is almost all in dining room with the other patients so could be no one wakes him up and then food services returns, he's still asleep and they take tray assuming he's eaten. Or he could be having trouble keeping track of time and when meals arrive. Hard to say. He refuses to understand it's not a restaurant and kitchen isn't open at all hours with orders to do things his way. Hearing aid still not found. Also the durable medical eqipment company that supplied his hospital bed when he was at the assisted living place called yesterday. They say I owe about $800 because Medicare has informed them Dad is now in a skilled nursing facility and his hospital bed wasn't returned. The assisted living place was supposed to have returned it when he left there in May. Called assisted living and could only get voice mail for the nursing director. Left word to call me about the matter but she hasn't yet. Went to Suffolk yesterday too to turn in a bunch of papers to the lawyer. My husband had planned to go with me but was in terrible pain on his right side. I think he may have kidney stones again. Made him drink lots of water since he refused to let me take him to ER. He says if it gets bad enough, he will go by ambulance. And here I thought Tuesday was going to be a good day.

All that aside, here is next zip of Mistletoe Miss:

Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgj9g91nd3jijdf/ws_MistletoeMiss_3.zip?dl=0

Oops - a little early on post.


PS. Thanks for the info on capital gains, Kristy. As for my baby hat, it was a French style bonnet in organdy that my Mom made. She could make anything!