Hello Everyone,

I am so sorry that I can not repair any of the broken links.  I stored the kits on an external hard drive which has failed.  I do not have any of the kits to reload them.  I haven't found an affordable way to even try to recover them.  All the links have expired. 

I was told by a "Techie" that those external drives are only meant to last about 3 years, just so you all know.

Hello everyone.  I am so glad to see that you are still using the kits on this blog.  I am sorry about not checking on things more often.  The grandchildren are growing up and don't seem to need me on a daily basis, so I have gone back to work.  I wasn't looking for a job, it just kind of happened, I answered the phone.  Well it's not a great job, and I sure don't care for the drive, but it is nice to have something to do everyday.  I'll try to put something new together for you soon, no promises.

I have fixed all the links that were broken...see you soon.

Fixed

Well I think that I have it fixed!  First the few links that you requested to be repaired, are all working.  I stayed here the other night until I could see the blog.  All that was loading was the background color.  Finally, I got it to load in, and fixed the background, and all went well, with the exception of the Follower/friend gadget.  After removing it, everything else loaded in properly.  I will be sorry to see your pictures gone, but it is so much easier this way.

Problems with blogger

I can't see the blog.  It so hard to even get logged in.  I am unable to fix the problem.  Yikes!

Cutout Template

I put together something a bit different for you today.  I'm calling it a Cutout Template, however it's an optical illusion, nothing is really cut out.  I did not spend much time on the preview except I wanted it to display a high contrast and something far more subtle.  The file is in .psd and really to go, or .png for our friend, C from Paris, and if you use a program other than Photoshop, just line both .png files up and you'll be good to go.  I also thought I'd point out that I used a staple on one example, and a button on the other to anchor the ends.  You could however use for example, a square layered with a snowflake and silver brad as embellishments in the corner or a square, felt star and button.  I'm sure you get the idea and now continue around as many sides of your page as you wish. 

Early Spring

Can you tell where my mind is?  I am certainly ready for some much warmer weather.

Questions answered

First I'd like to thank those of you that have left a note of concern.  It is heartfelt I assure you.  I just got very busy and tired, so I took some time to do the things I had to do.

I have reloaded the links that were not working and reported.  Also I reloaded the Christmas links, Valentine and the Presidents photo's.  And I'd like to apologize to the gal who left the note about the Mountain Sheep, I am very sorry, I thought I'd fixed that.

There have been a few comments that I need to address.  First I do not want my kits used commercially, you may not load them into any file sharing site, you may not tear them apart and load them into a file sharing site. 

If you scrap for hire, the pages must be flattened with your clients photographs. In other words you did some actual work, and are not just sharing my files for profit.  I, and other sites may not agree, consider church, school and children's organization fundraiser's to fall into this category.  When you create an annual, church cookbook or other item which is flattened and printed, in which you receive no compensation, but a profit is made for a school or charitable organization, it would fall into this category.

I hope this helps with your projects.  I have put together a new kit for you, see you tomorrow.

Cowgirls

Well thank you so much for leaving such fun comments!  If you are wanting boy kits in this theme, use the Western Label on the left side of the blog.  I have tried for 3 years now to focus on things suitable for using with boy pages.  Once in awhile there is a kit specifically for girls,  I do have 2 granddaughters, and desperately need the change now and then. 

Doll Houses

I really appreciate your imput.  At the end of this month I'll start removing the seasonal items and they'll be available during the season.  I thought maybe someone would like these doll houses as they won't be used in a kit. 

Some News

Timberwolf

Yesterday I posted part 2 of our kit, and I know that Blogger was doing maintenance work the last couple of days, but somehow it just disappeared.  Plus it appears that all the comments from the first element download have disappeared, so I'm fairly certain that it's not my fault but I apologize for the inconvenience to you.   I am so glad that your gals can find use for this kit.  Alaska is actually the only western state that I've not visited.  My husband lived there as a boy, but the timing has never been quite right for us to travel there.  Maybe someday. 

White Bead Alpha

Great News!  Baby Mercy is 5 pounds now and is at home in the arms of her mother, right were she belongs.  Personally, I'd like to thanks all of you who may have had it on your hearts to say a prayer for her.  It's now time for me to get to work on a welcome gift for her.  During spring break with my granddaughter we have purchased a package of these beads (they were colored then).  This little bead alpha will be recolored for her kit, however I thought it could be useful for some of you as well. 

Baseball Alpha

I thought I'd post this alpha today, however we are almost out of Bandwidth.  When it runs out none of the downloads will work until May 1.  If you have trouble with any of the files, that is most likely the reason.  These have  been separated into 3 parts for easier downloading for those gals with dial-up. 

At Bat and Beyond

Last night was Jackson's school play, the kids did a great job and we had a wonderful time.

Jayleigh, I sure hope you scrapbook that baseball story for your family.  It brought a smile to my face and I'm certain it will do the same for them.  By the way, I am just terrible at it.  My dad grew up listening to the games on the radio.  We would sit in the lawn chairs, sometimes do a little BBQ and listen to the game.  Until playoffs, then the TV went on and he was a ref for nearly every call.

Happy Easter

I am going to spend the rest of the week doing some spring cleaning.  With a little luck some work in my flower beds and whatever else I find need that requires some attention.  I hope you all have a wonderful Easter with family and friends and I'll see you next week.

Foiled Chocolate Alpha Pink

Thank you all for the lovely comments.  I'll check the links for you and repair them if needed later tonight.  Tennis has started again and I have about 5 minutes to get out of the house, and  go pick up Hope.

Foiled Chocolate Purple Alpha

My memory of those gas wars are the same.  My husband swears he never bought gas for less than 25 cents a gallon.  But I can recall them dropping down to 10 cents.  Those were the "Good Ole days!"  Next time some one says, "what was so good about them?", it'll be the perfect answer.  When gas wars were in the customers favor!

Fast Times

 I checked the Bear Country links and they all worked this morning.  Last night I could not download them either, they were probably doing server maintence.  Locate the password in the terms of use on the right and have fun.

Foiled Chocolate Alpha Green

Yesterday all the Template files and Valentine files were reloaded and now all the files have the same password again.  It took alot of time to reload and link all the files, so if you find something not working, just let me know. 

Foiled Covered Chocolate Alpha

The grandchildren have returned to school after a week full of new activites.  I will make you this alpha in several colors since I have the template all set up.  It is a little boring to cut them up, so I'll get them added as they are finished.