It’s been a LONG time since my last post. That cold I was coming down with hit me like a brick within a day or two of that post and I’m just now finally getting over it. Still having coughing fits occasionally but for the most part I feel like I’m getting back to normal. For about a week and a half I was up coughing through the night every night leaving me feeling completely wiped out. Thanks to mom I found that Advil Cold and Sinus seemed to take care of at least most of the symptoms and got me sleeping at least for 4 hour stretches at a time. I took a break from the sewing so I wouldn’t be giving an added bonus virus with each bag but I did use the time to get some new ideas together for upcoming designs. Had lunch with Laurieg this week and she helped me figure out how to use photoshop to alter the pattern Kim had sent to make that super cute ruffle purse without a serger. Hoping to sew a couple of those this weekend. And I found interfacing that I love so I’m waiting on a new order of that to finish up a few purses that are on order and a couple to add to the site that are almot done.’
I also scrapped a new page while I was sick last week. I think it might be one of my favorites yet. Everything is by Gina at Digital Design Essentials but you can see a full list of credits here.
I had a request for the alpha I’d given away as a freebie quite some time back so I uploaded it again and thought I’d post it here for anyone who may have missed it.
Download here (available for 7 days only)
Finally updated the blog-pod with a new playlist:
History by Matthew West – If I listen to the radio at all it’s almost always one of 2 Christian radio stations in our area. This is a song they’ve recently started playing and it’s message is one that I need to really remember at times. Love this guys voice too.
Still Here Waiting by Todd Agnew – Another Christian artist (quite possibly my favorite voice of Christian music). This particular song touches me every time. No matter how many times I’ve heard it, I can still be driving alone in the car and get teary eyed listening to the powerful lyrics of this song.
On a Night Like This by Dave Barnes – This song just makes me happy. Such a soothing voice, beautiful lyrics (how can you beat a song that uses imagery of a willow tree?) My only complaint about this song is that it ends too soon.
Moody’s Mood for Love by Elliott Yamin – Anyone else miss this guy?! Can’t wait to buy his first album.
Answer by Sarah McLachlan – Since she’s my all time favorite artist I figured it was about time I included one of my favorites of hers in the playlist. I’ve seen her perform live I think 5 times now and would take any chance I could get to see her again.
Hide and Seek by Imogen Heap – Imogen Heap is my ‘get creative’ artist. I love listening to her music when I’m scrapping lately. I’m totally hooked on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and their opening performance the other night was to this song. I’ve also heard it on a commercial for a new show coming this fall about heroes which looks really good. Thought it would be a good time to add it to the blog-pod. :)
Far Away by Nickelback – I love it when a band that can rock comes out with a great ballad. This is the latest release off Nickelback’s most recent album which I think I liked all but one or two songs from.
Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae – New artist, laid back groovy happy sound. LOVE her style.
Ain’t No Other Man by Christina Aguilera – Don’t know why I love this song but I just do. I tried to fight it but it’s just too catchy.
Addict by K’s Choice – Speaking of rock, I’m totally hooked on Rock Star SuperNova too. Can’t quite pick a favorite yet but one of the contestants sang this song last week and since I happened to have the album I thought I’d add this song to the blog-pod. :)
Enjoy!
Glad you are feeling better!
Thanks for the fab alpha, love it!
Thanks so much for the alpha – it’s great!
totally fabulous alpha, Shawn! Super cool playist, too…I’m gonna check those out :) thanks!
Thank you, very cute.
Michelle
Oh Thank you! I love this alpha. So cute!
The alpha is really cute!! thanks for sharing.
So glad that you are feeling better. I was hoping you were okay!
And IOU!! I don’t seek out music for some reason but you always introduce me to fabulous songs that I end up loving! Thank you!
Gorgeous LO, too! I can see why you love it so much!!!
Oh my goodness I love these & the page of Corbin is gorgeous I see why it is your favorite!
Thanks for reposting the alphabet. I love it!
Thank you so much for the awesome alpha!
awesome alpha!! Very pretty Thank you
Love the alpha! Thanks so much!
Thank you for the alpha. Just gorgeous!
Wonderful alpha. Tfs.
Thanks for the alpha!! It’s awesome!!
Yea, I got it!!! I tried earlier and it was already gone. Thanks for updating!!!
thanks for sharing!
This alphabet is so lovley!
Thank you for sharing it.
Finally you updated your blog again!!! Thanks for watching Gauge this weekend for us and I hope he did good! Glad you are feeling better. When are we going to do a lunch thing again – we have not connected in quite some time!
Thanks so much for the wonderful free alphabet!
These are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing them!! :)
Thanks for the alpha freebie…love it! Great playlist, too, BTW.
Yay…you’re back! :) Missed keeping up with what my favorite Auntie has been up too these days girlie….LOVIN’ those purses…you have far too much talent for one woman!
On man! That cold was a BAD one!! So glad to hear you are starting to feel better. And I’m glad someone could help you with that mess of a pattern. I should’ve thought about the serged seam variation to begin with. Duh! It will look a lot better with rolled hems instead of serged too. Sorry girl~ totally my fault. Oh, and love the alpha too. It’s one of my faves…I use it lots.
Glad your doing better, cute freebie, would have loved to have it
hugs
Nicky