Christmas

Wishing everyone a very Blessed Christmas.

Jan

Midnight Snow

I've done a mini kit in blue, white and silver that I hope you'll like.

There are 6 papers 800 x 800 and 6 elements.

Size is ideal for digital scrap pages, tags and cards.

You can download the kit here

Look for a matching card in our gallery later in the week.

Enjoy!

Jan

Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Please give thanks for all blessings large and small.

Enjoy!

Jan

Veterans Day

Veterans Day in USA is Remembrance Day in other countries;

a time to remember those service men who gave their lives for our freedom.

Veterans Day was established in 1919 following WWI when many

of our soldiers lost their lives in foreign lands fighting the "Great War".

The cemetery image is Flanders Field where 368 Americans were laid to rest.

The poem "In Flanders Field" was penned by Lt. Col. John McCrae in 1915.

Please take time this week to remember our fallen warriors from all conflicts

and reflect on the freedoms they have protected.

God Bless America!

Jan

Halloween

This is an "oldy but goody" fun halloween desktop that I created several years ago.

You can save this large desktop to your computer by clicking on the above image,

if you need a standard size desktop you can find that here
I hope you like this witch as much as I.

Happy Halloween!

Jan

Autumn in Pennsylvania

This is a painting by Thomas Moran painted in 1864 and depicts Cresham Glen on the

Wissahickon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The area has been preserved but the city has grown up around it so things have changed

along the Wissahickon since he completed this work.

I really miss Pennsylvania this time of year because of the vibrant autumn colors that we don't have on the southern coastal plain.

This is a large desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here

I hope you enjoy the colors in this painting as much as I.

Jan

Think Pink Mini Scraps

Being in the Think Pink mode I decided to make a few papers and flowers.

Papers are 800x800; flowers are .png files. They can be downloaded here

Use as scrap pages and elements or for a tag.

Enjoy

Jan

Pink Lotus Desktop

I've made this pink lotus desktop to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Remember a friend or a loved one who has battled breast cancer by sending them a

"Think Pink" card from our gallery and consider making a donation to their favorite breast cancer charity.

This is a large sized desktop and will fit most computer screens;

click on the image to save to you computer.

I hope you enjoy this desktop and remember those who continue their battle.

Fig Leaf

Since we moved to North Carolina

I have been fascinated by the fig trees that grow in our area.

I found this public domain botanical print and decided that would be my "leaf" desktop.

This is a large desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a regular size desktop you'll find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Misted Seagulls

I love seagulls and especially their songs.

We always vacationed at the beach and when I awoke the first morning

to the sound of gulls I knew I was "home".

We now live near the coast and frequently hear the gulls out on the sound.

The picture was found in the public domain; I used a filter on the original to

give the appearance of the mist that rolls in with the ocean.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size you'll find that here

The next time you're at the beach stop and listen to the seagulls.

Enjoy!

Jan

Independence Day (Fourth of July)

July 4, the day we celebrate our nation's independence from Great Britain

and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

It is a day of celebration in the US with picnics, parades, and fireworks.

This is a large size desktop you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size desktop you will find that here

As you have fun this Fourth of July don't forget to display the flag and remember

the patriots who fought to give us freedom.

Enjoy!

Jan

Flag Day

June 14 is Flag Day in America, a day to commemorate the adoption of the US

flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

The building is the bell tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where the

Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were adopted and the

place where the Second Continental Congress met from 1775 through 1783.

The bell tower was the original home of the Liberty Bell seen above,

described as an icon of liberty and justice.

This is a large size desktop which should fit on most computers.

Remember the American Flag tomorrow.

Jan

Bobwhite

Our theme for this month is "Birds" and I decided to do a desktop to honor the Bobwhite Quail

that I hear every morning when I sit at my computer.

We hear their "bob-white, bob-bob-white" whistle all summer.

Bobwhite are very elusive ground birds but I've had the pleasure of seeing them

a couple of times foraging in the brush near our house.

The image I used is a public domain sketch with some changes.

This is a large size desktop that you can save by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you can download that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Memorial Day

Memorial Day originally called Decoration Day and celebrated on May 30.

It's a day to remember all heros who gave their lives serving our country

and fighting for our freedoms.

This is a large desktop that you can save by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here

Please take time this weekend to honor all our fallen heros.

Jan

Southern Magnolia

The Southern Magnolia trees are blooming where I live; they are absolutely majestic trees

all by themselves but when in bloom are especially beautiful.

The Magnolia bloom is one of my favorites but unfortunately,

they don't last very long once cut and placed in water.

I've chosen the blossom for my "trees" desktop rather than the entire tree.

This was my father's favorite tree and for that reason is very special to me.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you can find that here

I hope you enjoy the beauty of the Magnolia as much as I.

Jan

Angel Oak

The theme this month is trees and I've chosen the Angel Oak in

South Carolina for a desktop; you can read about this magnificent tree Here
I have visited this tree several times and it is absolutely awesome.
The picture is in the public domain; the background is a photo I took on one of my visits.
This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image;
if you need a standard size desktop you'll find that here
Enjoy!
Jan

Art Deco

In keeping with our theme I have created a desktop with images

used during the Art Deco design period from 1925 through 1940.
This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size desktop you can find that here

I hope you enjoy the offerings by our design team which you can follow on the links to the left.

Jan

Easter

I decided to do an Easter desktop to portray the reason for Easter.

This is a large size desktop and can be saved to your computer by clicking on the image.

I wish all of you a Happy Easter.

Enjoy!

Jan

Rose Scrap Kit

I have finally completed this rose scrap kit that was inspired by the desktop

I posted earlier this month.

There are six papers (800x800) in coordinated colors.

Elements include two ribbons, two large bows and two tassels which are .png files.
You can download the kit here

Comments are always welcome.

Enjoy!

Jan

Irish Rose

I've continued our Rose Theme with a green rose for St. Patrick's Day.

Apparently there really are green roses but this one didn't start out green.

This is a large size desktop that you can save to your computer by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size desktop you can find that here

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Jan

Roses

In keeping with our new Rose theme I've created a desktop which is

my interpretation of a tutorial from one of Winni's groups .

This is a large desktop; if you need a standard size you will find that here

Be sure to visit all the other members of our team for a large selection of Roses.

Enjoy!

Jan

Red on Black

In keeping with our "red" theme this month I've created a new desktop with

my interpretation of a tutorial from Winni's Plugin Group.

The desktop is a large size and can be saved by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here

Enjoy!

Jan

Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day desktop was created last year and is one of my favorites;

it's a large size and can be saved by clicking on the image.

If you need a standard size you can find that here

Need a Valentine's Day card?

Take a look at the cards available at TOC gallery

Happy Valentine's Day!

Enjoy!

Jan

Wear Red

February is National Heart Month and Friday, February 5, is National Wear Red Day.

I am proud to offer this desktop as a tribute to such an important event.

The picture is a 1906 Ainslee Magazine cover with some changes in color.

The TOC theme for February is "Red" which is perfect for this month.

The desktop is a large size which can be saved by clicking on the image;

if you need a standard size you will find that here.

I hope you enjoy my desktop and that you'll read more about this day.

Jan

Clipper ship Thermopylae

In keeping with this month's theme of the sea I decided to use a picture of the

Clipper Ship Thermopylae that sailed the oceans in the 19th century.

The lithograph was done by M. Riley and is in the public domain.

This is a large size desktop, just click on image and save to your computer;

if you need a 1024 x 768 you'll find that here

Enjoy!

Jan