High Time for a Couple New Follower Freebies!

Okay so, yeah, I'm a little behind in my follower freebies.  Okay, whom I trying to kid, I'm so far behind, it is likely to take me years to catch up but at least I haven't given up on this concept yet.  To be truthful, I haven't given up on any of the special concepts I've created on this blog although you'd think it from the lack of consistency.  However, the Saturday Showcase, Sunday Spotlight, Wonderful Wednesdays, etc., are all still ideas that I am passionate about, they've just had to sit on the back-burner for a while as other passions come to the forefront.  As much as I'd like to be able to do it all, I'm learning all too hard the infallibilities of being me.

However, today I am able to offer up two more Follower Freebies.  As promised in my prior post, I'm offering up the two sentiments that I used on my recent Pattie's Creation project (click HERE if you missed that post).

Follower Freebie #40:    In honour of 'sandybear76' who became a follower on November 7th, 2012.  

Follower Freebie #41:    In honour of AmyJRockstar who became a follower on November 8th, 2012.  

To grab either sentiment (or both if you want), click on each of the previews above to be taken to the download locations.  In each zip folder you will find a copy of the sentiment, its preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.  As usual, each sentiment is in png format and published at 300 dpi.  

It is my true hope that each of you is enjoying your summer, or winter for that matter, depending on which side of the world you live on.

I've got quite a number of sentiments that I've developed for the insides of my cards over this past year that I haven't actually made into freebies (bad me--I really feel like I'm neglecting you guys in more ways than one) but it is on my 'to do' list to get them out there.  Well, one of my 'to do' lists anyway, there seem to be rather a lot of them!

Have an absolutely fabulous weekend everyone!  I wish you bright blue skies and gentle breezes wherever you may be!

Until next time,

Font Information

• GarineldoNo01 font and GarineldoSC font created by gluk

Click on the font name to take you to a download location. These fonts were listed as free for commercial use at the time of these creations.

Follower Freebie: Go Canada Go!

 If you are looking for the Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop, please click HERE.

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Okay, so like I've been trying to get this done and out for the past two days.  I'm such a super fan of winter sports.   I obviously can't play any.  Even when I was physically capable, I was never any good at anything but I've always enjoyed watching them.  In fact the only winter sport I don't enjoy watching is cross country skiing which ironically is the only winter sport I ever was able to pull off; however as I said, I wasn't any good at it but just for a way to work out as a youngster, I managed.

Anyways, every four years I have a blast watching as much of the Winter Olympics as I can possibly manage.  Good thing that it is available on demand and that I can also tape some on the DVR.  In fact, as I sit here creating this post, I've been watching the 1500 M, Men's Short Track Speed Skating.  I've gone from seeing the heats to now watching the B finals.  There is one Canadian in the A finals, Charles Hammelan, one of Canada's Olympic stars.  Let's see if I can watch Canada earn another medal.  So far, I have seen the snowboarding slopestyle event where our dynamic 20 year old Mark McMorris pulled off winning Canada's first medal of the games, a bronze, while nursing a broken rib.  Then I was fortunate enough to watch the women's moguls where our darling Canadian sisters, Justine and Chloe Dufour-Lapointe pulled of Canada's first gold and silver medals.  YaY CaNaDa!

But before we get to that point, and I know you didn't pop in to merely hear me brag about our amazing Canadian athletes, here is the reason I'm still typing at 11:30 pm.  In honour of the Olympics and also  in honour of Canada's first gold, silver and bronze medals, I bring you a freebie.  I thought what better than to create a world paper.  Since the Olympics are in Russia, I have gone with creating a blue one.

I'm also dedicating this as a follower freebie.  Gosh I haven't done one of those in a dog's year and boy do I have some catching up to do.  Like a hundred or so!!!

Follower Freebie #39:    In honour of 'scrappindede' who became a follower on November 7th, 2012. 

As usual, this paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels (i.e. 12 inches) and is published at 300 dpi.  Credit information for this paper can be found in the credit note below. 

Oh and poop the DVR kicked in and kicked me off the on demand feature which means that I'm going to have to wait and see if we pulled off that medal in short track a little bit later.  Guess what I'm watching when I go to bed! 

Until next time,

Credit Notes For This Creation:© 2014, Lisa L. Décosse.  PUO.  However, you are allowed to use this paper on handmade projects that you intend to sell on a small scale basis provided credit is given.  You also need to include a credit note and a link to this blog should you use any of my images in your creations and post them on your blog.  If you would ever like to post a copy of  this paper on your own blog or another location you MUST USE A WATERMARKED VERSION that I would be happy to supply you with.  Just drop me an email using the link in the right sidebar to request one.  Please be sure to familiarize yourself with my full terms of use found in the copyright tab at the top of this page.  I have included a quick summary below.   

Additional Credits:
Template
The template I used to create this paper is from Janet Scott, a designer with www.pixelscrapper.com.  This template was purchased with a commercial use license.  Under this commercial use license, It is my understanding, that I am within my rights to give away and or sell any elements I personally create using said template, according to the terms of use I have set forth (please see full terms of use for what you can and can't do with this digital creation).

If you are not sure how to copy the image, check out the download instructions page. Please be sure to read the Angel policy found under the copyright info tab above for the full terms.  Below is a quick summary of those Terms of Use. Along with the Credit Note above... 

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' or 'Lisa L. Décosse' somewhere on your creation. 
• Credit and provide a link if you post a creation on your blog using any of my work in your creations.
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.  If you would like to post a watermarked version of the image, please contact me to obtain one.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.

Motivational Monday Plus Some Freebies Because I CARE

Hello my fabulous friends, followers, readers and supporters in general.  I hope that this Monday all finds you well and happy!  It is Canada Day up here in the Great White North, so a very Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks.  Additionally, with Independence Day coming up this Thursday, Happy Fourth of July to my American contingency.

Today has been an extremely busy one, over here on my own personal blog.  This is post three so far and if I've got it in me, there is one more I need to squeeze out if at all possible.  If not I guess it will have to wait until tomorrow (and if that is the case, sorry Sandy).

It is also a very special day over on the Path of Positivity.  Not only does today mark the start of Challenge #4 it is also the debut of my amazing Design Team; faces that I'm sure many of you have seen around the blogiverse.  Yesterday I got to introduce my fabulous friends to you (meet the new PoP team HERE) and today I get to show off their fabulous creations.   In three short months, I've gone from an idea of how to further utilize an inlinkz gift subscription I received from the wonderful Naomi to having my very own challenge blog with a DT of seven members (six now, with another coming on in fall).  I couldn't have accomplished any of it without the support of my wonderful friends and advisors. 

This month's challenge resolves around the concept of CARING so it is the perfect time to send a big shout out to all the incredible individuals that have helped me make this idea a reality.  It is being part of this remarkable online community that has helped me to grow and stand before you a better woman than I was even six short months ago.  Your CARE, concern, generosity and support has meant the world to me.  Even when I haven't had the time to visit with you guys like I used to, many of you continue to stand by and foster me.  You have no idea how much this means to me.

Now because I CARE so greatly for all of you, now is the perfect time to be sharing some more freebies, just because.  With both Canada and Independence Day being celebrated this week, let's bring out the red and white, and red, white and blue.  I am also going to make these Follower Freebies because I haven't done that in soooooooooooooo long.  I am only about 100+ behind at this point.  Okay, and I'm not beyond the irony that two of the people I am honouring with Independence Day paper are actually British and that the people I am honouring with the Canadian paper are not Canadian.  Each set of papers has the same colours and shapes but different textures that you will see more clearly once you bring them up in the lightbox and/or download them and bring them into a program. 

Follower Freebie #30:    In honour of 'Boxofcolours' who became a follower on November 4th, 2012. 

Follower Freebie #31:    In honour of 'Linda W.' who became a follower on November 4th, 2012. 

Follower Freebie #32:    In honour of 'Spyder' who became a follower on November 5th, 2012. 

 Follower Freebie #33:    In honour of 'Judy' who became a follower on November 6th, 2012. 

Follower Freebie #34:    In honour of 'Marie Gamber' who became a follower on November 6th, 2012.

Follower Freebie #35:    In honour of 'Scrapunzel' who became a follower on November 7th, 2012.

 

 
Follower Freebie #36:    In honour of 'Toni' who became a follower on November 7th, 2012.

All the papers are 3600 x 3600 pixels and in jpg format.  I am proud to say that the maple leaf papers were NOT created using an existing template.  I used my very own maple leaf that I created back in October or November to create this paper.  While it might now be anything too special, I am very proud of it.  I hope that someone can make use out of at least one of these papers.  If you ever do, please make sure you send me the link so I can include your creations in the special gallery I have set up.

Well, I guess that is it for this post.  I've all shown you guys one way that I CARE.  I hope that every single day in your life you show your family, friends and world at large, all the ways that you CARE.  Think of what our world would look like if more people did just that.

I've also created a special sentiment to reflect the concept of CARING and if you would like to get it you will need to go over to the Path of Positivity blog.  The post for the latest challenge, which I hope you will consider joining us on, along with the free sentiment can be found HERE.

Yay!  I'm only 50 minutes late getting this post out.  It should have been out at 6:00 in conjunction with the challenge post going live over on PoP.  Good think I have an in with the boss!

Have a wonderful evening, day, morning, night depending on where you are in this wonderful world of ours.  I may just see you one more time yet today if I can pull it off.

Oh and would you look at that, our Reading List on our Blogger dashboard along with our Google Friends Connect, are still both intact and active.  Now I didn't expect to see GFC disappear yet but my understanding was that our Reading List which is fed by Google Reader was supposed to be discontinued today.  Maybe Google really CARES about us too and had pity?  Of course, it is just the first of July and maybe they just haven't got around to it yet.  We'll just have to see what tomorrow brings...

Until next time,

Image information:  

• You are allowed to use all the papers on handmade projects that you intend to sell.  Just be sure to familiarize yourself with my terms of use found in the copyright tab at the top of this page.  I have included a quick summary below.  The star papers were created using a template from Pixel Scraper.    

Quick summary of Terms of Use:   

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' somewhere on your creation.
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.

Digital Design and Follower Freebie All-in-One

If you are thinking this looks familiar, you are not mistaken.  I used the image of the clock for the background of a quote that I did awhile back for a 'Thursdays are for Thanksgiving' post.  Today over at Digitally Sweet Challenges, it marks the beginning of their latest 100% digital design challenge.  The theme this week is 'Lost in Time' and I thought that this would be the perfect image to use.  So, I paired it up with a brand new quote and voila, a brand new creation.

Image Details:

• The background image is a picture in the public domain.  The artist is Duboix and you can find this particular photo at MorgueFile.

Challenges I am entering this digital design into: 

• Digitally Sweet Challenges -- Challenge #26:  Lost in Time
• Word Art Wednesday -- Challenge #70:  Anything Goes
• Crafter's Digital Art Centre --  Anything Goes 

 

Now, it has been awhile since I offered a Follower Freebie so here we go. In case you'd like to use the quote without the background I've provided it in two different formats.

Follower Freebie #29:    In honour of 'Lisa Minckler' who became a follower on November 3rd, 2012. 

I kind of liked the shape of the original but it would only work if you had an image or embellishment to snuggle in beside it.  So, I also decided to centre it and offer up that one too.

Both of these quotes are much larger than they appear here.  You are welcome to take whichever versions you prefer.  UPDATE:  I had someone ask if they could also copy the one with the graphic.  You are always welcome to copy one of my motivational graphics UNLESS I have specifically said that you can't because it is created with another artist's image who doesn't allow for redistribution.  If you can't, the writing will always be big and in bold.  I decided to add this here in case it wasn't clear that you can take a copy of this particular design.

 Don't forget I'd love to see and post any projects you create into the gallery section of the blog.  Just leave me a comment or drop me an email with the link to your project.

Until next time,

Fonts Used: 

• Scriptina Pro 
• Euphorigenic 

Click the font names to take you to a download location.  These fonts are free for commercial use.
  
If you are not sure how to copy the image, check out the download instructions page.  Please be sure to read the Angel policy found under the copyright info tab above.  Below is a quick summary of those Terms of Use:  

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' somewhere on your creation. 
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.

Follower Freebie 28: A Purrfect Sentiment for Someone You Love

Happy Sunday everyone or Monday for my bloggy friends on the other side of the world!   I have another follower freebie for you today.  Since it is Valentine's week, it is the purrfect opportunity to present it. 

Some of you may recognize this freebie from a card I did for Tuesday Alchemy at the end of January.  If you want to see the original post just click either card.

The freebie is a set of simple sentiments that can be used for a card or other project.  
 
Follower Freebie #28:    In honour of 'Vicky a.k.a. Crafting Vicky' who became a follower on November 3rd, 2012.

They are two separate pieces to allow you the opportunity to place them in separate areas.

Enjoy and don't forget I'd love to see and post any projects you create into the gallery section of the blog.  Just leave me a comment or drop me an email with the link to your project.

Until next time,

Fonts Used:

• Cat Krap
• JLR Cat Nap  

Click the font names to take you to a download location.  These fonts are free for commercial use.
 
Please be sure to read the Angel policy found under the copyright info tab above.  Below is a quick summary of those Terms of Use:    

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' somewhere on your creation.  This specific image may be used on handmade items you intend to sell but please see angel policy for the specifics.
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.

Follower Freebies 26 & 27: Cat Sentiment

As promised to some of you in email replies to your comments, here are the cat sentiments that I used in my thank you card last week.  Obviously this will only be useful for those of you with cats but I think us cat lovers are right up there with dog lovers these days.

The freebies are a set of simple sentiments that can be used together or separately for a card or other project.  
 
Follower Freebie #26:    In honour of 'Nikki from Limited Runs' who became a follower on Nov. 2nd.

 
Follower Freebie #27:    In honour of 'Lorianna' who also became a follower on Nov. 2nd.

Hope someone can find a use for them.  I'd love to see what you come up with.

 

Fonts Used:

• Cat Krap
• Cat's Alphabet  

Click the font names to take you to a download location.  While the first font is free for commercial use, the second one is unclear.  It is listed as simply free but there is no additional license information.  Use caution or contact the author before using this sentiment on projects you intend to sell.

Please be sure to read the Angel policy found under the copyright info tab above.  Below is a quick summary of those Terms of Use:   

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' somewhere on your creation.  
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.

Follower Freebies 23 -25: New Papers

O*h***m*y***g *o*o*d*n*e*s*s*!

I just went over to Pixel Scrapper, an AWESOME website where you receive credit downloads everyday that you can spend on templates, papers, embellishments, etc.  The more you get involved the more credits you earn.  You can also choose to download items with a 'personal use only' or a 'commercial use' license.  I've only been a member for a few weeks but I love it because by purchasing the CU license I get to offer up freebies for you to use on handmade cards you intend to sell.  Well, I was deciding how to spend my 'Christmas present' of 25 bonus credits, when I decided to do a test first.  I wasn't sure whether to spend my credits on png overlays or psd files.  The overlays I've figured out how to colour in Inkscape.  However, I decided to wade into the Photo Shop Elements waters and see if I could manage something as simple as playing around with colouring a paper.  I really didn't hold up much hope because I haven't even figured out how to create a text box, add text, edit it, etc and I've had the program for over six months now.  I can't even find the 'select' tool!  Sheesh, I need a Photoshop for Dummies book. Do they make them???? 

Anyways, off I went and noticed the 'paint bucket tool'.  I thought that if it worked anything like it does in Inkscape, I just might be able to change the colours.  When I clicked on the image, it told me I couldn't edit until I simplified the layers.  Huh?  So, of course I said 'go ahead'.  I looked over to the side and noticed that it was broken down into horizontal, vertical and background layers.  I went over and poked at it a bit and found out I could deselect certain layers, colour those and then save it as a png.  So, I couldn't wait to share what I created with you.  However, I suppose I should have saved them as jpgs to same some space since they aren't transparent.  Oh well, it is already after 5:00 am, maybe next time.

I started off with a dark green colour primarily because it was the one available.  I managed to figure out how to change the colour after five attempts and found a complimentary lighter green.  So here is my first one.

Follower Freebie #23:    In honour of 'G-ma' who became a follower on Nov. 1st. 

While the paper could work for the spring season, I wanted to do one more relevant for now (well for the northern hemisphere anyways) , so I created a blue one.

Follower Freebie #24:    In honour of 'craftingpassionz' who became a follower that same day.
 

Then I decided to play with both the layers together and created this one.

Follower Freebie #25:    In honour of 'Pingvinmamman' who became a follower on Nov. 2nd.

 I know, I know.  "Blue and Green should never be seen unless it is in the washing machine' but I kind of like how it turned out.

Each of the papers are 3600x3600 pixels.

Can you imagine what I'll be able to come up with when I actually learn how to use the program?  I can't wait.  I just wish there was a book I could put under my pillow so I could learn it by osmosis.  I did that sometimes when cramming for exams in high school and I think it did help.  It's all about the power of believing right?

Well, it is time to go to bed.  Unfortunately, I know sleep will be more difficult than usual because my brain will be playing around with all the possible combinations of papers I will be able to create now. He, He, He!

Hope someone can find a use for them.

 

Until next time,

Image information:

You are allowed to use this paper on handmade projects that you intend to sell.  Just be sure to familiarize yourself with my terms of use found in the copyright tab at the top of this page.  I have included a quick summary below.   If you are not sure how to copy the image, check out the download instructions page.  

  
Quick summary of Terms of Use:   

• Do not claim the image as your own.
• Credit 'Decosse's Dynamite Doodles' somewhere on your creation.
• Do not share my images with family, friends, etc.  Additionally, do not post any images to file sharing services like Box®, 4-Shared®, etc.  Instead, please direct people to my blog so they can grab the image for themselves.
• If I have signed an image, do not delete my signature.
• Leave a comment on my blog.  It is currently the only way for me to know if any of my freebies are being nabbed.  Additionally, it will help to inspire me to continue to create and offer future freebies.