Computer Update and a Freebie

Just a quick post to let you know I have a new computer that is *FAB* and so much faster than my old one. It's taken me more hours than I care to admit to get it up and running the way I like (I'm kinda picky about my computer organization - surprised?!) but think I'm *almost* there ;) The 2 1/2 weeks that I suffered with very little connection or computer was difficult and liberating at the same time. It put me WAY behind on my creative team work because, although the laptop has my photoshop program and my digital goodies are on an external hard drive, it is slower than the slowest thing you can imagine ... and then a little slower. Remember the blog post about Brinley's birthday party? It took me over 4 hours to edit photos, write, upload, and post from the laptop. I'm loving my new pretty and will write more about it and even share a photo and specs in another post - for all my digi friends who care about that stuff :)

Had to pop in to let you know I was the blogger over at ScrapMatters yesterday. You can check out the "official" post HERE. If you aren't currently subscribed to get their newsletter you *MUST* sign up!!! It is a fantastic resource and the designers create a free kit that is included in each issue. Each of the past 4 kits have been amazing so you really don't want to miss out. There are directions on how to subscribe in my "official" blog post. I also included a freebie designed with the kit from the January Newsletter ... just to get you thinking about Valentine's Day ;) It is a wrapper for a water bottle (I used the 16.9 oz. Kirkland Signature from Costco). I tied a "punch" packet onto it - there are so many to choose from and my kids love to shake up their own drinks!! It says "Owl be 'pleased as punch' if you'll be my valentine." You can click on the image and download it for yourself if you like!!Well, I'm off to try and finish up my projects for the month and get my house ready for babysitters group tonight. With 14 kids planning to be here I wonder why I am concerned with getting things picked up ....