Brrrrr...it's getting cold out there!

Quite a difference from last week I must say. It was nicer and I could still get away with wearing my light pants...today however, it feels like it's getting ready to snow out there!

I'm really not quite ready for that though we spent our day trimming bushes and clearing out the tomato plants. We still have a few things we need to finish up in the back before we can officially say we are done, but they are going to have to wait a little longer.

When we were trimming the pines outside it really got me thinking about Christmas...I know it's still a couple of months away, but after Thanksgiving, it is my favorite time of year! Christmas trees, Mistletoe, Church Services, Family and FOOD!! I can't wait.

This year is going to be pretty low key for us given the current economic situation so we are most likely going to be giving out some gift cards or money to the kids. I started to think of ways to dress the cards up and came up with a few gift card holder options.


The first one is this really cute purse giftcard holder. Super simple to put together and I can embellish it any which way I want. Since it can also stand up on it's own, I know it will be just perfect for the girls.



For the guys I came up with this briefcase giftcard holder. Again, no issues on time as it also is super easy and fast. I added faux stitching so it looked like it had been sewn. This would be great for Men as well as for students. Both of these files are currently in the store.

I do have a couple more I am finishing up geared more toward the teenage group and as soon as I'm done I will share here with you.

Since we haven't yet won the lottery, tomorrow is a normal workday for us...up early (5am) and to work by 6....I guess I better pack up my food for tomorrow.

Talk to you soon!
Eddita :)

Paperthreads is Back and Running!

Good News! The forum is back up and running. As it had to be restored from an earlier version, if you had posted something to the gallery, please double check to make sure it is there. If not, you will need to reupload.

I'm going to go back in and post the words that were called and even add a couple more to get the Bingo game back up and running. Ok everyone....back to normal!

More later, I just wanted to let everyone know it's ok to go back into the pool!

Eddita :)

Almost Friday!!

WOW!!! I just want to let you guys know I am going through some serious withdrawls here LOL! I never realized how much I really enjoy the PT forum...joking around with everyone, calling bingo words, seeing everyones latest and greatest, etc!

I know...just like everyone else...I am working on learning that "Patience" is the key.... In the meantime, I had a bunch of new files which I was in the process of uploading to the store, so I thought I would go ahead and share a couple with you here tonight.


I personally love Thanksgiving...it's the holiday event here at my house...I get to host it every year and if you know me, there is nothing more that I love to do than to get into the kitchen and cook! I make a mean turkey too following my MOST FAVORITE Food Network's Host Recipe...ALTON BROWN! If you have never brined a turkey, I highly suggest you try! Ever since I saw his Thanksgiving episode (which they run every year so if you missed it, look it up and set your machine to copy), my turkey has been super moist and tasty. I end up splitting up what little is left so everyone can take home a bit for that perfect late night turkey sandwich...yum!

Anyway, I digress (but really...try the brining technique!)...so what was I saying...oh yes...I love Thanksgiving and so to that end, I came up with this cute little file called "Good Eats!" an homage to Alton and every child's favorite part of the bird. I think it's self explanatory LOL! The neat thing about this file is that not only you can use it for a holiday layout, but you can also use it with any photos of you (or your loved ones)chowing down like King Henry XIII at a Renessaince festival...hey who doesn't love a good turkey leg?! By the way...did I mention Brining a Turkey makes is SUPER DELICIOUS and not dried out??? I couldn't remember if I had mentioned it before (hehehe).


The second file is one that is based on the title of one of my favorite songs we sing at church "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart". This is something I try to do on a daily basis.

Like everyone, I have some trials and tribulations but at the same time I am very blessed. I have a wonderful supportive husband, a mother who loves me no matter what (and believe me she has been tested over time LOL!), fun siblings, brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews and last but not least my children (my 3 and 2 from my DH) a wonderful daughter-in law and the 2 grand-girls. I also have some really good friends who keep me sane (well as much as possible) and I hope I do the same for them LOL! There is not a time that I don't take a moment to close my eyes and open my heart to the heavens and say "thank you". I'm sure you all know what I mean :)

So anyway...those are 2 files that will show up in the store soon. I'll try to share a couple more each day so you can see what I have been up to.

Take care...and don't forget to Brine! If you don't believe me...check out the reviews for the recipe...1,746 people have given it 5 stars...1 of those is me :)

Eddita :)

Free File (.KNK, .GSD, .AI and WPC versions)

I hope everyone is doing well and not going through serious PT withdrawls! I thought about calling Bingo words here until such time that the site goes back up but reconsidered since I'm not sure how often people read the blogs....in any case, as promised earlier, I got home and created this sweet little pumpkin file.

You can put it on a card front or use it on your layout. Send me a pic and I will share here and make you a star LOL!!!

I have so many new files that I have been making and that were about to be uploaded to the store before the problems began so I'm a little disappointed that you aren't able to see them...oh but wait! You can if I post them here...I will try to load them up over the next few days.

Anyway...it's almost bed time...5 am comes pretty early here LOL!

Enjoy the file!
Eddita

PS: Update: Shirley was wonderful enough to convert this for me so the WPC version is now available below :) For those who didn't know, 10/24 was her birthday! Happy Birthday Shirley!

Free .KNK file

Free .GSD File

Free .AI file

Free .WPC file

PT Issues

I have received a few emails today regarding the PT site and in case anyone hasn't already gone to it, it was hacked yesterday evening. It has affected both the store and the forum but Michelle is working very hard to get it back up and running.

It really is too bad that there are people out in the cyber world who, whether just to mess things up for good people or to do illegal activities will cause damage to someone's site.

It might take all weekend to get back up and running, but it will happen...just be patient. In the meantime, I will try to post a freebie file on here so you will all have something to cut out while you wait.

Not sure what I'm going to do, but just email me with any requests (and I will see what I can do for ya!)

Eddita :)

Time is Just Flying on By!!

It seems everytime I sit down to start trying to update things here, something comes up and just takes me away! Next thing I know, it's days (not just hours) that have gone by! Does this ever happen to you?

I have been working on a number of new files and have finally had time to upload a couple to the store so hopefully they will show up soon.

The first one is called "I Love Bingo!" and features a cute little duckie holding onto her Bingo Dauber showing she is ready for action! This was inspired by the Bingo Game I am hosting on Paperthreads which I wrote about previously. While it's too late to sign up for this month, if you have a chance come check out the chatter!

The second file is called "Batter Up!" and no...it's not sports related but instead all about cooking with the kind of batter that makes for great food! My favorite time has always been in the kitchen cooking and there is nothing more that I love more than cooking with family...especially my kids and when they lived closer my grand-girls. I created this file so that it will work for either Boys or Girls (as I think Everyone should be able to enjoy time in the kitchen)!

I am really enjoying designing for Paperthreads but let me tell you, there is an awful lot of work that goes into it...not just the design process (which is really a labor of love) but also in converting each design in order to make the file available for use in all of the personal cutters out there. I am also learning how to put together a comprehensive easy to follow instruction sheet. PHEW!!! It's getting a little easier, but each file can take me up to a week to finish, so I ask you to be patient LOL!

Well I will leave you with that for now but I just wanted to assure you that I haven't fallen off the edge of the earth yet...but sometimes I feel like my grip is slipping!

Talk to you all soon!
Eddita :)

I'm Having a BIG One Day SALE!!!

Hi Gang,

Just a quick not to let everyone know that starting at 00.01 hours tomorrow, 03 October, in honor of Paperthreads Anniversary, ALL of my files will be on sale for 50% Off!

If you have been wanting to purchase some files, this is really the time to do it! Don't be late, because this sale is ONLY 24 hours and at 12:00 midnight, everything will revert to full price (well almost everything)...

I know that some have you have seen my "Lady Liberty" file in the past, but I just want to let you know that I really re-worked it so that it cuts like butter! I have decided to feature it for the month of October and it will be available until 31 October for only $ 2.50...that's 50% off! Put your thinking caps on...I know you can come up with great ideas on how to use it!

Well, I am off to bed...but I just wanted to say:

Happy Anniversary Paperthreads, I'm so proud to be one of your Exclusive Designers!

Eddita