Blame It On The Cross Stitch

Oh dear, I haven't blogged or scrapped for ages - and it's all because of a clearout last month. I found a cross stitch kit that I've been working on from time to time over the past twelve years(!!) and decided that I just had to finish it - so everything else got cast aside. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy cross stitch and have really got the bug again now.

So, at last I've finished it - 12 years worth of work - darah -----

Now I just need to decide what to do with it now it's completed.

I've also started another piece - yes I really have got the bug at the moment. As you can see below I've got a bit more work to do on this before it will be done (ten years??).

Heart Frames Freebie

Last chance for hearts before Valentine's Day, so I thought I'd make some Heart Frames as a freebie. There are two gold frames, two silver and one .... ah, well the last one's a surprise and you'll have to download it to find out what it is, but hopefully it will make you smile! You can find my freebie at the bottom of this post.

Now, onto my weekly top ten list. These are my very favourite freebies from the past week and I'd like to say a huge thank you to all the designers. Some are on short term freebie download, so don't delay if you like them too.

http://digitreats.typepad.com/creativeteam/2008/02/jump-abc-kit--.html

http://girls-are-rockin-for-nina.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-you-can-do-with-ninas-designs.html

http://justpassinthru.wordpress.com/2008/02/09/purple-paper-clips/ http://miradesigns.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html#2154748559888481664



http://ledigidechoukette.blogspot.com/2008/02/pack-10-papiers.html
http://zeitfuermich.blogspot.com/2008/02/flowerpaper-als-kleines-freebie.html

http://lgperspectives.blogspot.com/2008/02/large-new-paper-pack.html
http://petitesymphonie.free.fr/creations/freebies.html

http://karaperriendesigns.blogspot.com/2008/02/new-freebie.html
http://digiscraphawra.blogspot.com/2008/02/fancy-valentine-freebie.html

Heart Frames Freebie

And lastly, here is my freebie for today. Do please leave a comment if you download - especially if you like the surprise (but don't give it away)!!

You can download it here.

Heart Brads Freebie

Goodness, where has the time gone. No time to catch up in December as I was having a huge panic about not being ready for Christmas, then I guess it took all of January to recover!! I must try a bit harder to keep up now.

Below, I have included my ten favourite freebies for this week. Thanks to everyone who created them - I love them all and hope you will too. One or two are on short term freebie download, so if you like them grab them quick before they disappear. I've also included a new freebie from me for your Valentine's Day scrapping. The set comprises five silver-edged Heart Brads, all with plaid designing just to look a little different. As usual, if you download them, I'd appreciate a comment left here.

So, first of all, here are the 'Best Of The Week' winners:

http://3gboom.blogspot.com/

http://atodds.blogspot.com/2008/01/liquid-metals-in-moody-reds.html

http://digitizedcreations.blogspot.com/2008/01/freebie-and-new-releases.html

http://elisasbits.blogspot.com/2008/01/fairylicious-and-serious-note.html

http://nbk-nicnic.blogspot.com/2008/01/yeah.html

http://verunablog.webgarden.cz/homepage-2/frame-denim-stars.html

http://passionfraisinette.blogspot.com/

http://fmscraps.blogspot.com/2008/01/freebie_29.html

http://lisa-2006-lisa.blogspot.com/2008/02/animal-friends.html

http://scrapdoll.canalblog.com/archives/kit_freebie_en_commun/index.html

And finally my freebie for today, Heart Brad Elements - remember to add some drop shadows when you use them. You can download it here.