I actually finished the LO I was working on Sunday night. I was ALMOST done and closed the LO window instead of an element window on accident without saving it. I had to go back to the version I posted yesterday and start completely over. Luckily I had sent Lauren a screenshot of it just before deleting so I was able to redo it just the way it was. Hate when that happens though. You’d think I’d learn. I’m pretty excited about how the stripes worked with her little outfit though. And thanks to Lauren for the paint swash idea because I didn’t wanna cover up much of those gorgeous stripes but it really did need a little something to seem finished. So here’s the final version:
The papers were freebies from the Scrap Artist by Angie Briggs. Scalloped edge and staples were also from Scrap Artist by Michelle Coleman. Oh, and the paint brush too from Nancie’s Digital Distressing kit. Stitches, ribbon, denim and string are all by Ronna Penner at Scrapbook Elements and the jewelry tag is Gina’s from Digital Design Essentials. And I think it’s actually the first time I’ve used my own alpha on one of my pages. It just seemed to fit perfectly for this one finally. 
I used to sell this and a few others at SBB but just didn’t have time to keep up the creating so I gave up my spot. Since at the moment I’m not selling them anywhere I thought why not give some away here for now. I may decide down the road to sell them again so please don’t redistribute but feel free to download and use them yourselves. :) I haven’t shared anything this way before so hopefully the link works.
Last night was a good night. I got to chat for at least half an hour with my friend Jill. We normally get together every week and with birthdays and babysitting this week we’re postponing to early next week for now so it was great to at least chat for awhile. I couldn’t ask for a better best friend in this world.
Also got to chat online with some of my favoritest (yes that’s a word) people. I got a sneak peak and something Jen Wilson is working on and let me just say I am soooo excited about it. I’m dying to share but I’m sworn to secrecy. I may have already said too much. :) She’s amazing though and the craziest thing is she seems to have NO idea just how GREAT she is at what she does.
And I hope they don’t mind me mentioning it here. I think it’s okay. Leeandra and Lauren have agreed to join me in the Eclectic Whimsy Designs website project. Yes, I’m still working on that. LOL It occured to me that with the inevitable popularity of websites/artists offering digi-scrapping for hire that it just makes sense to make Eclectic Whimsy a spot where a customer could choose from the portfolios of a few designers and hire whichever of us most fits their taste. Lauren and Leeandra are girls I feel completely comfortable working with and I think our styles are similar enough yet each unique that it seemed like a perfect fit. I’m so excited to get this thing off the ground. :)
AND! Teddy Geiger’s album is finally released today. Downloading it as I type. :) Also found another artist that sounded great in the new releases – Matt White. So far lovin’ his sound but there were only 4 songs on the album. And stumbled across a comedy cd of Kathleen Maddigan. Listened to her bit on Oprah and I was JUST commenting to Jill the other night about how she’s ALWAYS on the cover of her own magazine. I think I’m gonna like this Kathleen chick. I figured it was worth $9.90 for a few extra laughs now and then. :)
Kay, gotta finish getting ready for work. More relaxed day today just working at the leasing office. Working on fun stuff there at the moment so it should be a good day. Busy but not too busy which makes the day fly by. Gotta love that. And tonight I get to babysit Paige, Corbin and Ainsley. I think it’s been over a week since I’ve seen Paige and Corbin and I miss them sooo much. I just might hug ‘em the entire time. (Well, between pictures anyway.) *wink*
Someone holler if the download link isn’t working. Really hope I did that right. :)
Glad to hear your having a good day!!! :) Thanks for sharing your alpha! That’s so sweet!!! Have fun with the neats! Oh yeah, GORGEOUS LO!!
Amy
The LO turned out fabulously!!! Have fun babysitting tonight and glad this week is going a little better – less stressful!
Thank you so much for the gorgeous alpha!! I can’t wait to use it!! I just wanted to say I am such a fan of your scrapping!! You always have such beautiful pages!! Have fun babysitting tonight!! :)
Delurking to say THANK YOU for the alpha!!!
Your page is ADORABLE!!! I love the “deep” colors!!!
Thanks for the alpha! I can’t wait to use them.
Glad your feeling less frazzled – and thanks for the alpha! :)
Hi! Glad to hear you are feeling better! Totally understand about feeling overwhelmed!!! Love your layout!!! I think you got my creative juices flowing again…or maybe just inspired me with all those yummy colors. Gotta love that paint brush stroke. I might have to go get it. Thanks so much for the cute alpha! Talk to you soon.
GORGEOUS LO as usual! I’m loving the stripes, too…and the stitching is TDF! You are amazing! Hey, I have a question for ya….I’m needing to get a new EHD and I think I read in a recent post that you use yours a lot. Can you go back and forth between external/internal HD’s easily? What kind do you have? Have you ever had one poop out on ya? I gotta get all this schtuff off of this computer before it blows up on me. :) Anyway, if you get a chance….email me. Thanks Shawnie!! Toodles-
What a great alpha! Thanks so much for sharing.
The download works perfectly and the alpha is adorable! Thanks so much!
I love the adorable alpa you created! Thank you so much for sharing it with all of us. I always love reading your blog and am loving your song choices! Because of you, I decided it was high time to download itunes to update my love of music. Thanks for the inspiration! Have fun with the kiddos tonight!
Good to hear you’re having a better day! The layout is adorable. Your niece is such a cutie pie.
I’ve downloaded the alphas, they’re just super. Hope to get a chance to use them soon. I’ll let you know when I have.
Pleased to see that your project is starting to take form. Very good idea to team up like that, it’ll take some of the pressure off your back. I wish the three of you much success. Will say a few prayers.
Take care
Thanks for tha alpha set Shawn! Also thanks for the help the other day with the videos.
First off – your layout is GORGEOUS! Secondly, wow, that is the coolest alpha ever. Thank you so so so much for sharing it with us!
P.S. You didn’t have a terms of use file in the zip. Do you have one that I could store with the alphas for future reference?
Thanks!
so glad things are looking up from the other day. creating always makes me feel better.
thank you for the beautiful alpha!
Thank you for the alpha; very elegant!
Wait! No! It’s not okay! *lol*
Just kidding. Guess I really gotta do it now that it’s out there, eh? :)
I love that alpha. SO plan on using it soon on a page.
love, me <><
Thanks so much for the gift! And I love your blog header, it’s so creative, what a wonderful idea!
Shawn, your page is too adorable! That sweet little face is just precious.
Thank you SO much for the alpha- very generous of you-it’s beautiful!
Congratulations on Electic Whimsy- sounds like a fantastic idea!! If you ever want to make it a quartet, you know where to find me…LOL :) Would love to get into that world! Best of luck to all of you!
WOW Shawn! Thanks for sharing that alpha!
Thank you for the beautiful alpha! I love the look of your whole blog, and your simply adorable layout is wonderful!
thanks for the adorable alpha!!! vicki
Don’t you just love Teddy! Can’t wait to pull it down from itunes.
Thank you so much for the alpha, I have always admired it…!!
thanks so much for the gift…it is GORGEOUS!! Also, love that layout – the colors are perfect for the adorable pictures.
Totally cute layout Shawn and I’m so tickled to see you use your own alpha… I remember when you made them :) Super excited to hear about your business also and what a great mix of designers you have together! I’m hoping to do more photography soon since I’m getting some of the “fancy” equipment (at leat to me). I got a typepad blog yesterday and I REALLY could have used your help but I did eventually figure it out by myself and I learned alot doing it!! Take care hun and hope to chat with you soon!!
Thank you for the lovely alpha freebie. I look forward to checking out your stuff!
Thanks Shawn!! Gorgeous alpha!! I think I will use them today in fact!!! Can’t wait til your website is up!
Gorgeous Alphas! Thank you so much for sharing :) Love your blog banner!
Thank you so much for sharing this sweet alphabet. Your layout is gorgeous and the baby is simply adorable.
WOW!! Thanks SO MUCH, Shawn….That alpha is yet one more beautiful little thing that I can add to my world as a result of reading your blog. You’re the awesomest (and I don’t care whether it’s a word or not–it’s true!) Glad to hear you are having a happier day. Take care!
Adorable layout and the alpha are beautiful, thankyou so much!
Thank you so much for the wonderful alpha!
I think that the Eclectic Whimsy Designs logo turned out great! I can’t wait to see everything else you cook up.
Have a wonderful wonderful day!!!
Thanks chicky pie!
And congrats on your already expanding venture! ;)
Thank you for sharing the beautiful alpha. I already know which layout I am going to use it on.
Thank you so much! These are the cutest!! :)
Marty
Thanks for the gift!
And I love the music you play. I recently read a few posts around the blogs that people find music on blogs to be annoying! I was horrified as you can imagine.
I come here sometimes just to see what is playing! You have exposed me to music that I wouldn’t know about otherwise. Thanks!
Thanks for the beautiful alpha Shawn! I can’t wait to use them!
Thanks so much for the great alpha! i love it and the LO! Beautiful!
The page is adorable! Thank you for the “gift”, the alpha ia awesome.
Thanks so much for the super-fun alpha! Can’t wait to give them a go on a layout. And I’m going to have to try that paint swish thing. Very cute!
Thank you for the alpha!
Thanks for the adorable alpha! Look forward to using it on my baby girl pages…I’m a bit behind. My “baby girl” just turned 16 :) Trina
Thank you so much Shawn! These are beautiful!
Thanks for the alpha Shawn – love it! Sounds like you have some great ideas for Eclectic Whimsy….can’t wait to hear more :)
Thanks so much for the gorgeous alpha! :)
These are gorgeous Shawn! Thanks so much!
The alpha is adorable, shawn Thanks a lot for sharing..
Thank you for the cute alpha!
thank you for the beautiful alphabet! i’ll link back when i’ve used it on a page…okay, brace yourself now. :)