Hanging Up My Designer's Hat

Although, I hope, at some time in the future, to post links to more of my previously unreleased designs, I have finally made the decision to permanently stop all designing of digital scrapbook products;  I just cannot do what I once could, nor what I want, since my CVA (Cerebrovascular accident) and I wish to spend the little energy I have to continue with both the volunteer work that I do for my local chapter of TCF (The Compassionate Friends) as well as complete the research of my family genealogy project.

Thanks to all who've supported me here through the years.

Here's a parting gift(?), useable for PU/S4O/S4H (Personal Use/Scrap for Others/scrap for Hire) only (please read my Terms of use page before downloading).

6" x 4" (1800x1200 dpi) pocket card style image

Thank You for your Help - decision made

Thank you to all who commented on my post of yesterday, I've not yet decided but will [need to] do so within the next hour so I can get started;  Your comments are very much appreciated!

Help Me to Choose - Which color Palette should I use for creating my mini kit for Round 3 of the 2015 Next Designer Contest

I didn't participate in round 2 of the NDC (Next Designer Contest) because I wasn't inspired by the theme but I do want to participate in round 3 but I cannot decide what colors to use for the autumn theme.  I've created three options using autumn photos of my home and neighborhood in 2008...can you help me choose by indicating your choice in a comment here?  I need help ASAP; only have 3 days to complete!

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Next Designer Contest 2015 and two new FREE to Download, Digital Scrapbook kits for Personal use

It's that time of year again...theStudio (http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/forum/index.php) is holding it's annual Next Designer Contest (hoping to find a new designer to add to their team).
Although, I am no longer interested in joining an online digital scrapbook store, I am participating in the contest for both the fun and tradition of it; (who knows?), maybe I can, at the very least, gain a little recognition for my designs.
Week one's contest submission was due this morning at 6:00 AM - EST, which, much to my own surprise (in spite of a blinding migraine on day one), was a deadline that I was able to meet.

If you're interested in downloading my freebie contest kit or any of the other designer kit submissions, please visit the Digital Scrapbooking Studio Gallery for the 2015 Next Designer Contest here:  http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/gallery/g1825-2015-next-designer-contest.html  (I'm not sure, but you may need to be a registered member of their forum to gain access).  My contribution can be found here:  http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/gallery/2015-ndc-round-1/p197297-simplicity-2015ndc-week1.html

Here's the kit preview:

and here is a preview showing only the papers:

If you're interested in the contest rules/specifications for this week's challenge, you can read about it here:  http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/forum/showpost.php?p=226226&postcount=1

And, speaking about chllenges, I also contributed to theStudio's color challenge for Sept.  You can find more information about the challenge here:  http://www.digitalscrapbookingstudio.com/forum/showpost.php?p=225686&postcount=1

This is what I've made (download link below the image):

DOWNLOAD

That's all for today, thanks for stopping by!

Pixel Scrapper Blog Train - July 2015 Summer Splash - Freebie

A few days late and only 1 digital scrapbook element to share but at least it's something...(my poor health got the best of me these past few months :-()

I did manage to create, or should I say REcreate this lawn chair element for those interested (this is a re-design of an item from an earlier design of mine).  It is available for PU/S4O/S4H uses [please read my terms of use by clicking the  tab at the top of this page labeled"TermsOfUse(TOU)].

 Direct download HERE

Pixel Scrapper March, 2015 Blog Train

Time for another blog train... for the list and links to all designers contributions, click HERE to go to the Blog Train thread at the Pixel Scrappers Forum.  Below is the preview of my contribution(I call 'Winged Things'), to download my contribution, choose one of the links below the preview (just one- they link to the same file; they're just hosted at different locations).

Another small kit...I got a very late start.

1. BOX.COM - download
2. mediafire - download
3. Dropbox.com - dowwnload

Thanks for stopping by; happy scrapping.

February 2015 - Pixel Scrapper Blog Train Rustic Charm

Time for another blog train... for the list and links to all designers contributions, click HERE to go to the Blog Train thread at the Pixel Scrappers Forum.  Below is the preview of my contribution, to download the one .ZIP file containing my Rustic Charm contribution, choose one (just one) of the links below the preview.

I wasn't as inspired as I had hoped and not much energy this last month so my kit is very mini; only 4 papers and 4 elements.

There is only 1 .ZIP file to download 30.46MB but you get to choose which site from which you'd like to download:

1. BOX.COM - link
2. mediafire - link
3. Dropbox.com - link

Thanks for dropping by - Happy Scrapping!

January 2015 - Winter Arabesque - Pixel Scrapper Blog Train

Time for another blog train... for the list and links to all designers contributions, click HERE to go to the Blog Train thread at the Pixel Scrappers Forum.  Below is the preview of my contribution, to download the one .ZIP file containing my Winter Arabesque contribution, choose one (just one) of the links below the preview.

download Rose Thorn's Winter Arabesque from: MediaFire 

 download Rose Thorn's Winter Arabesque from:  Box.net

download Rose Thorn's Winter Arabesque from:  Dropbox

Happy Scrapping and thanks for stopping by!