New freebie parts on a stormy morning

 "Yawn" good morning ....I thought I could sleep in a little this morning as I have to work a late shift today, but the weather has other ideas. Who needs an alarm clock when you have stormy weather and the sea wind is howling around the house? Ah well, coffee is on my desk , it's only just getting light outside and at least it's warm and cosy in here . 

And clean ! During my 2 weeks staycation I managed to clean this place from top to bottom. Spring cleaning accomplished :)  I just need the Charity shop to open again now. I have a huge black bin bag full of clothing and things I sorted out and no longer need. But they won't open until this lockdown is finished.

Thanks for your comments :) Nice to hear from you ,Su. And Kyra -keep being crafty :) As for suggestions regarding dogs behaviour, I have no clue. I never had dogs, only cats . And since my 3 cats died of old age a few years ago I have not had any pets. I might get a pet again when I retire, but that's still 14 years of working away. In the meantime I'm enjoying a hair free environment :) 

So let's get to the crafty news.

As part of my "try a new craft for 2021" I tried embroidery. It's not perfect , but I'm happy how it turned out. 

I already have another embroidery project planned.

I started knitting mittens ...another first. I have never knitted mittens before. 

I crocheted mini plant hangers .They look so cute by the window, and my baby plants get more light this way :) 

My stripy cardigan is ready. I just need to add some buttons/poppers now. 

For photography I targeted my orchid .... isn't she beautiful? 

And when it's cold and wintery outside there's always ways to bring spring indoors and try some more interior photography in my living room :) 

I also finished the scrapbook kit I was working on. 

But now to the freebies for today. 2 more links for Winter tranquillity.

Backgrounds 

https://www.mediafire.com/file/kn04zp9num040oo/sr_wintertranquility2.zip/file

Elements

https://www.mediafire.com/file/rswlijh6ubtbz3g/sr_wintertranquility4.zip/file

One more part to come next post .

And I think I need some winter warmth and another coffee now, because it just started  snowing out there . 

Until next time -stay crafty, stay healthy and safe 💓

Hugs Snowy 

First post of the New Year with new freebie kit

 Hello and a rather late happy New Year :) 

I hope you are well . We are in our 3rd lockdown here in UK and it seems the covid numbers are finally starting to come down a bit. Lockdown certainly doesn't bother me and not much has changed for me. I work as normal and don't suffer from any lockdown boredom .Rather the opposite.... 

So far I have been taking it slowly with new creations. I have been taking the time to go through my stash of patterns , tutorials etc and trying to decide which ones to tackle the next coming months and this year. 

One of my resolutions for this year was to try something new .

So I got myself a latch hook kit and will work on that in between some other already started projects from last year. 

The temperature has gone down at the coast here , so I got this new hat ready in time to wear while I'm out and about. 

I used the new Lion Brand "Hue and me" yarn for this and it's an absolute pleasure to work with ! 

I also purchased some new yarn from Bergere de France , called Recyclene. 

Bergere state: 

An extra-chunky, round yarn made entirely from fibres that have been recycled in Bergère de France's own manufacturing units. Recyclaine has been designed with the environment in mind and complies with professional quality standards. 

Let's see what I can make with this :) 

Last year I have neglected nature photography , so I'm happy to say that the first picture I took this year was the moon peeking through the trees , on my way home from work early in the morning. 

I used to take a lot of pictures during my travels, but with having to stay in and no travel it's kind of hart to get nice images. So let's see what I can find close to home for the time being. 

I'm slowly getting used to the new graphic program and almost finished a new kit. It still needs a few more elements , but the papers are all done. 

I have only 4 shifts left to work and then I will be off work on "staycation " for 2 weeks , and will finish it then and hope to get a few more crafty things done as well. 

And now to the new freebie kit. 

Winter Tranquillity is actually not a new "new" kit. Part was a freebie before on my old website years ago and the other part was a store kit. Now the complete kit will be a freebie. 

Here the previews

And here the first download links

Backgrounds 

https://www.mediafire.com/file/b2yi6hxogi0fjm3/sr_wintertranquility1.zip/file
 

Elements

https://www.mediafire.com/file/auc0wgszel3f9yk/sr_wintertranquility3.zip/file

All together there will be 5 parts for this kit again. Yeah ,I know.... I don't seem to have very many small kits 😁

Enjoy and stay healthy ! Don't let the nasty virus catch you .  Mask up , stay 2 metres apart and wash your hands. Oh yes, and  stay in and be creative . 

Till next time 

Hugs Snowy 💓

Merry Christmas

 Hi everybody,

hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas 💓

I normally wanted to post last night , before Christmas.....but ....I fell asleep on the sofa 😀...yeah ,I know....sign of old age 

And I'm tired again after slaving in the kitchen today. We had goose and all the trimmings ,so now I feel very full and could easily have a nap. But blog post first ! 

And as always the creative update 

I made another storage bag and a basket for my hallway stairs. Especially now in winter these come in handy. I have my waterproof rain cape and waterproofing spray in one, the other is full of scarves and gloves. And the hooks are also perfect to hang up my face masks right by the door. 

I ordered some new chunky yarn called "Hue and me" and it's fantastic! Out of 3 balls of yarn I made this cushion cover ....

...and this hat. 

This little gnome was then made to use up the last leftovers of the yarn .

I still have 2 and a bit of this yarn left and another cushion cover is half done so far. Aren't these colours gorgeous?

But let's get to the freebie now. 

The last part 

https://www.mediafire.com/file/4152e85qj3jgyi6/sr_angelmagic5.zip/file

I have another kit almost ready to upload for you .I only need to make some previews and then you can get it.  

In the meantime have nice holidays and stay healthy . 

Hugs Snowy 

More Angel Magic parts and is hating change a sign of ageing ?

 Hi everybody ,

I'm back with the next parts of the freebie kit. 

But first a "welcome back" to Doro aka Catzia :)  Years back I downloaded a freebie from her blog and used it in one of my layouts. Eventually she disappeared like so many scrappers and designers from back then. So when I checked my comments and she wrote to me it was a really nice surprise .It's great to hear you are back to scrapping :) Gruesse zum Schwartzwald /greeting to the Black Forrest in Germany 😀 

Last night I was ready to throw this new laptop against the wall ! Tell me, is it a sign of old age disliking change? I should be grateful for this brand-new Paint Shop pro program, but I hate it . The whole layout  completely changed  and I just don't get on with it. On a brighter note, I downgraded my Photoshop program and went back to CS4. I had the newer version on my old laptop and a lot of my actions didn't work with it, so I knew I wanted to go back to the older program. I think I will do the same with Paint Shop pro. Never mind new and improved. The older programs were always good enough for my designs and I really dislike the change. So screw it.... out with the new , in with the old and trusted again :) I'm also hoping to be able to install my old Poser 3D again.

I've upgraded the computer but I'm downgrading my design programs. Good jobs they all seem to work without problems in Windows 10 !

So, what have I been up to? 

My old draught excluder was getting on a bit , so I crocheted a new cover for it. A great way to use up some leftover yarn.

I had a day of wreath making .This is the first one . I seem to have a thing for eucalyptus this year :) 

And the second one , which hangs on my flat door 

now. 

This one was a real quick make ....isn't it cute? 

My jumper is all done . Happy how it turned out :) 

The next project is already started.....and if I can get my old PsP to work I can actually finish the scrap kit I was working on as well . 

And now to the next freebie parts

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ad7nvsg164coamv/sr_angelmagic2.zip/file

http://www.mediafire.com/file/bilhggdqa677s8m/sr_angelmagic4.zip/file

One more part to come and I will be back before Christmas .

I leave you with a cosy picture for Christmas mood ...

Yes, my Christmas tree is up :) 

Until next time , stay healthy and creative 

Hugs Snowy

New Freebie time again

 Hello everybody :) 

It's Sunday and posting time again ! And this time I'm posting with my brand new laptop. It's such a pleasure to work on this.  It's so fast ,unlike my old nearly 8 year old laptop which does everything in snail speed now:) 

I haven't got everything installed yet but I'm getting there slowly. and I'm hoping that my old Poser 3D program will work on this baby as well. 

It's been a few weeks of the " new" for me ,with getting a new phone as well. I went for the Google Pixel because everybody told me that the camera is absolutely fantastic. Well, they didn't exaggerate. The clarity of the pictures is really fantastic. Better than my little Nikon camera. So there is definitely no need for that one anymore :) 

So.....what have I been up to apart from Christmas shopping and working? 

I crocheted a little Christmas stocking. love how cute it turned out with the bobbles :)

I fell in love with Alpaca yarn and knitted this simple shawl. It's so warm and cosy .💓

I also made my yearly batch of soaps .They make great little gifts and we also use these all year round.

This year I made one batch of Lavender and Tea Tree oil, and another batch of Lemon and Tea Tree . They smell divine !

 I started on some winter/Christmas decorations. This is my Eucalyptus Red Berry Winter Wreath.

And this is a currant project. A stripy jumper, which will be warm and cosy when the cold weather comes. 

But that's enough for now. Let's get to the new freebie. 

With Christmas approaching I thought an Angel kit would be the perfect kit to give you next. Here some previews...

And here the first links: 

http://www.mediafire.com/file/7141l9os944bnl5/sr_angelmagic1.zip/file

http://www.mediafire.com/file/d1hlnssonrr5kdy/sr_angelmagic3.zip/file

Have fun with it and stay creative :) 

And healthy ! 

And thank you for your comments ,they are always very much appreciated. 

Until next post with more parts of this kit 💓

Hugs Snowy 

Rebel Yell kit final parts

Hello 😀

I've been off work for 2 weeks on "home staycation" and already back to work a week again. I normally wanted to post last weekend , but with work and nightshifts as well I didn't get time until now. 

Especially now that the Christmas season is starting. Yeah , we crafters, painters and designers have to start early to get everything done. Handmade gifts take time to make ! 

I have only one ready so far, and I also have plans for some handmade Christmas tree decorations....so you can see....I definitely won't get bored :) 

I'm looking forward to Christmas this year (despite Corona virus) , because I actually have the holidays off this year. That doesn't happen often , but this year I'm one of the lucky ones. 

And with all other plans on hold because of covid 19 I intend to make Christmas extra nice this year ! 

I noticed a few new blog visitors on here , so I thought it might be time to introduce myself again.

Meet the Maker 

I'm Snowy, almost 53 years young and have been designing and blogging for close to 20 years now (I think :) I lost count , it's been so long. 😂

A lot has happened during these years , some happy tales and some sad , but I'm still here. Happily single and independent these days, a hard working girl with lots of hobbies. Being creative is my way of relaxing after work and on my days off. 

I used to have my own website for digital scrapbooking , but with increased work hours I just couldn't find the time anymore. But wait until I retire ! I still have lots of plans and goals :) 

So what have I been up to since last post? 

Well, I finished a Granny style boho cardigan. Which has already gone into storage for next year , because it's getting a bit too cool outside to wear this now. 😏

Digging in my yarn stash I found this lovely chunky wool. For a quick project I made this cable snoot , which will keep my neck warm against the coastal wind here. I have enough yarn left to either make a matching hat or a pair mittens....let's see....

This is made from some leftover yarn. A little make up bag and a protective cover for my tablet. 

And because one can never have enough scarves , here is one with cable pockets :) 

The light green crochet project has gone in the "complete later" basket. It's a lighter garment more suited for spring or end of summer , so I will get that out next year again. Right now I want to concentrate on winter and Christmas items. 

And maybe even a new Christmas Scrap kit as well ....

But for today it's the last 3 parts of Rebel Yell ....

Papers

http://www.mediafire.com/file/q3uxab0tsmfo6py/sr_rebelyell2.zip/file

Elements

http://www.mediafire.com/file/xq6z3qnrwwkfanu/sr_rebelyell4.zip/file

http://www.mediafire.com/file/mydu7462mm4quix/sr_rebelyell6.zip/file

That's all .....now I have to go for a search on my external drive to find another new freebie for next post :) 

Stay safe and healthy , all of you! With Corona numbers going up again we might have another lockdown coming if the numbers get too high. 

Until next post 

Hugs Snowy