January Pixel Scrapper Blog Train

The downloading problem a few of you were experiencing last month was probably due to the browser you were using.  Google had put the word out that they were dealing with issues for a significant amount of users.  The people who switched from Google to another browser had no problems.  In the future, however, should you have an issue, please hit the "Contact" button above and email me directly.  Trying to communicate through the comments section of this blog or through "Fake-Book" is like talking through two tuna cans tied together with a string.

Happy New Year ???  Maybe.  We'll see.   At the moment, I'm not exactly optimistic.  But, I AM glad it's January.  All the new gardening catalogs come out this month so I can order new plants for spring while watching the snow pile up outside :)  And THAT is the whole idea behind this kit --

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Fan Freebie --

I used the same color scheme for this kit to give you some more pieces to play with.

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The Boo Update --

Thank goodness Christmas is over!  The way Boo's leg is stretched out over the arm of the chair, he is totally tuckered out from playing with his new toys!  He didn't even wake up when I snapped the picture.  I just shake my head.  By the way, Santa-Claws brought him a "Floppy Fish" :)  He loves it!

Well, come hell or high water . . . 2021 here we come.

December Pixel Scrapper Blog Train

Over Thanksgiving weekend, I decorated the tree and the rest of the house.  With the sun going down so early now, it just makes everything a bit brighter and more cheerful.  Boo remembered the tree from last year, and was already snoozing underneath it while I was still hanging the ornaments on :) 

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Fan Freebie --

I'm still more of a red-and-green person when it comes to Christmas.  It just fits so well in my log cabin house.  I did, however, spend a few days in my studio while it was raining out and created new Steampunk and some Christmas clock ornaments for the tree.  They look wonderful with snowflakes hanging around them.  I was in the mood for something a little bit different.  

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The Boo Update --

Waiting patiently for Santa "Claws" :)

Merry Christmas!  See you back here next year :)

November Pixel Scrapper Blog Train

In a few short weeks, there will be a turkey roasting, every burner on the stove in use and pies cooling on the counter.  Thanksgiving Day in the US is a celebration of food, family, friends, and all that is good in our lives.  My son and his family won't be able to join us this year because of Covid.  But, eventually, this too shall pass and some sort of "normal" will be back again.  In spite of this being the year from hell, I remain optimistic and thankful just the same.  

The two Pilgrims in this set are part of my decorative painting design line.  If you've ever had a notion to learn how to paint, I invite you to check out my collection of painting patterns at www.hillerproductions.com 

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Fan Freebie --

This month's Fan Freebie is sweet and simple -- a border, corner pieces, a scatter and 4 color coordinated papers.  Believe it or not, these elements are actually cookies.  Using Wilton's sugar cookie recipe, royal icing and enough time to just "putter" in the kitchen on a rainy day, extraordinary things can happen...and they taste pretty good, too!

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The Boo Update --

There is no life without coffee.  Boo knows me so well!  He waits patiently for me to down my second cup so he can have breakfast.  Be patient, Boo...one more cup and I'll be on my feet :)  He looks like he could use a cup, too!

See ya next month!

October Pixel Scrapper Blog Train

Our non-stop heat has finally stopped.  October is here in all of its colorful glory and a definite "bewitching" temperature drop.  Last week, I was wearing sleeveless tops as I headed out to the stables each morning to take care of my horses.  This week?  I'm back to long-sleeved fleece and a jacket to boot.  We'll probably get an "Indian Summer" in here yet before these colorful leaves go flying in the breeze and any moisture from the sky comes down as snow.  We can only hope :)

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Halloween is absolutely my favorite holiday.  It's just fun.  The kids love dressing up in costumes of their choice, Trick or Treating, picking out pumpkins and creating Jack O Lanterns.  Of course, we raised our children in small towns where everyone was on the same page, keeping it fun.  Every year, my grandchildren spend an afternoon here decorating pumpkin cookies with candy eyes and noses, and candy corn mouths.  And then we get to eat them!   

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The Boo Update --

Boo will be 2 years old already in just a couple weeks.  Party hats are always fun :)  He's watching TV with me from the top perch of his tree house.  Although...he pays more attention to commercials selling cat food :)