Dreamsfulfilled

Cowgirls

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Well thank you so much for leaving such fun comments! If you are wanting boy kits in this theme, use the Western Label on the left side of the blog. I have tried for 3 years now to focus on things suitable for using with boy pages. Once in awhile there is a kit specifically for girls, I do have 2 granddaughters, and desperately need the change now and then. Download Cowgirls Paper, Cowgirls Element 1, and Cowgirls Element 2. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Doll Houses

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:50:00 +0000

I really appreciate your imput. At the end of this month I'll start removing the seasonal items and they'll be available during the season. I thought maybe someone would like these doll houses as they won't be used in a kit. Download the Doll Houses. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Some News

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:18:00 +0000

I have fixed all the links that were reported. The blog isn't really making enough to pay for anymore bandwidth, I'm not sure it will make enough to pay for what we have now. So far this month I've only posted 1 kit and 1 alpha and 60% has already been used, so I was thinking in order to preserve the format that maybe some of the things can be removed. As an example, the presidents photo's could be removed or made available once a year. Maybe things more seasonable such as Valentine's or Christmas made available during those actual time periods. The only other option would be to set up something more along the lines of a store, where the items could still be available. If you have a thought, I'd be happy to consider it.

Timberwolf

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:15:00 +0000

Yesterday I posted part 2 of our kit, and I know that Blogger was doing maintenance work the last couple of days, but somehow it just disappeared. Plus it appears that all the comments from the first element download have disappeared, so I'm fairly certain that it's not my fault but I apologize for the inconvenience to you. I am so glad that your gals can find use for this kit. Alaska is actually the only western state that I've not visited. My husband lived there as a boy, but the timing has never been quite right for us to travel there. Maybe someday. So download yesterday's Timberwolf Paper, Timberwolf Element 1, Timberwolf Element 2. And today's Timberwolf Element 3. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

White Bead Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:11:00 +0000

Great News! Baby Mercy is 5 pounds now and is at home in the arms of her mother, right were she belongs. Personally, I'd like to thanks all of you who may have had it on your hearts to say a prayer for her. It's now time for me to get to work on a welcome gift for her. During spring break with my granddaughter we have purchased a package of these beads (they were colored then). This little bead alpha will be recolored for her kit, however I thought it could be useful for some of you as well. Download the White Bead Alpha. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right. Thanks so mcuh for the wonderful comments you have all left! Have fun.

Baseball Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:21:00 +0000

I thought I'd post this alpha today, however we are almost out of Bandwidth. When it runs out none of the downloads will work until May 1. If you have trouble with any of the files, that is most likely the reason. These have been separated into 3 parts for easier downloading for those gals with dial-up. Download the Baseball Alpha Capitals, Lower Case and Numbers and Punctuation. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

At Bat and Beyond

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:10:00 +0000

Last night was Jackson's school play, the kids did a great job and we had a wonderful time. Download At Bat and Beyond Paper, Element 1, Element 2 and At Bat and Beyond Element 3. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Jayleigh, I sure hope you scrapbook that baseball story for your family. It brought a smile to my face and I'm certain it will do the same for them. By the way, I am just terrible at it. My dad grew up listening to the games on the radio. We would sit in the lawn chairs, sometimes do a little BBQ and listen to the game. Until playoffs, then the TV went on and he was a ref for nearly every call.

Happy Easter

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:49:00 +0000

I am going to spend the rest of the week doing some spring cleaning. With a little luck some work in my flower beds and whatever else I find need that requires some attention. I hope you all have a wonderful Easter with family and friends and I'll see you next week.

Foiled Chocolate Alpha Pink

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:16:00 +0000

Download is available during the season. It does include the numbers and punctuation. Locate the password in the terms of use on the right and have fun.
Thank you all for the lovely comments. I'll check the links for you and repair them if needed later tonight. Tennis has started again and I have about 5 minutes to get out of the house, and go pick up Hope.

Foiled Chocolate Purple Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:11:00 +0000

Download is available during the season. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun

My memory of those gas wars are the same. My husband swears he never bought gas for less than 25 cents a gallon. But I can recall them dropping down to 10 cents. Those were the "Good Ole days!" Next time some one says, "what was so good about them?", it'll be the perfect answer. When gas wars were in the customers favor!

Fast Times

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:04:00 +0000

Download Fast Times Paper, Element 1 and Fast Times Element 2. I checked the Bear Country links and they all worked this morning. Last night I could not download them either, they were probably doing server maintence. Locate the password in the terms of use on the right and have fun.

Foiled Chocolate Alpha Green

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Yesterday all the Template files and Valentine files were reloaded and now all the files have the same password again. It took alot of time to reload and link all the files, so if you find something not working, just let me know. Download is available during the season.
Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Foiled Covered Chocolate Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:32:00 +0000

The grandchildren have returned to school after a week full of new activites. I will make you this alpha in several colors since I have the template all set up. It is a little boring to cut them up, so I'll get them added as they are finished. Download is available during the season.
Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Borders #6

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Some variations on another border, a bit more delicate and work nicely for spring and garden pages. Download Border #6. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Brown Candy Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:45:00 +0000

Download the Brown Candy Alpha, and be sure to check for the new password for all the kits. The password can be located in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Round Tag Alpha Capitals

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:40:00 +0000

Have you ever had any of these friends who you never hear from? When they need something or want something you are just bombarded with messages? This blog is becoming like that. It's rather fun to stop and see your idea's on what the kit will be used for, a note of gratitude and even a hello. Sometimes you leave helpful advice, and I appreciate it. Thanks so much for your kind notes! And today by request the Round Tag Capitals. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right, it will be changed tonight or tomorrow. Have fun.

Round Tag Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 21:18:00 +0000

This alpha has the lower case, numbers and months. It also includes a few fasteners. I did include this year, however my layout was with photo's included over several months and the tags just identified that info. They should be fairly versatile in that way. If you would like the Capitals leave a note and I'll make them. Download the Lower Case and the Numbers and Months. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right.

Usually I don't mention any products, but when I commented on fonts and the trouble I have with them, someone was kind enough to tell me about The Font Thing. I installed it and have used it. The link is for a free download from the developer. Click on the Zipped Install set, to download the program. Than you will have to unzip the file, open the file and click on the Setup file.

The programs automatically picks up all the fonts you have installed each time it opens so it requires no maintenance, such as adding new fonts, or removing old ones.

Now open the program, it should only take a moment to open,
on the left a column with a list of all your installed fonts, select a font you may want to use.
On the right a screen it provides a preview of the font selected. You may replace the text above the preview or the font size on the slider on the bottom of the screen.
The best part however is in the left screen you can put together collections. Just above the installed fonts, click the second tab labeled "collections". In the top window right click>new, and name your new collection. Example "Disney", "Grunge", "Script", etc.
It may take some time to add all the fonts you already have installed into a collection. But if you do it as you install new fonts, the frustration of locating them again will disappear. Click on the tab labeled "Installed", pick the font, right click> add it to a collection> select the collection appropriate.
Now you can open the Font Thing and use your "collections" with any program that you are using to assist you in locating the font desired. If you are doing a layout for that dirty boy and want a grungy font, look in your Grunge Collection and pick a font you want to use. You will than use the font name to locate it Photoshop and type your text.

If you have hundreds of fonts and are looking for a way to organize them. Give it try and have fun.

Borders #5

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:56:00 +0000

Download More Borders #5. And thanks for the hug! Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun. By the way it's cold and rainy here too. The first day of spring is Monday (I think) and it will be a welcome sight.

Spring Day

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:31:00 +0000

Download Spring Day Paper, Spring Day Element 1 and Spring Day Element 2. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right.

Welcome Isabella!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 06:15:00 +0000

Welcome to the world, Isabella!!! Now you gals probably think that I've been off goofing off. Not so, and I thought I'd show you. I have been making this kit as a baby gift for month's now. Some lace, lots of new ribbons and bows. It will be written to a a cd and given to Isabella and her mother. And since we expected her to arrive this week, it was important to get it finished.

Our friends, Paul and Laura's first granddaughter was born this week, Mercy. She is doing well considering she came very early, at 2 pounds.

Have fun.

Gumball Machines

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0000

Download the Gumball Machines. Thankyou for all the kind notes that you have left, I really appreciate them all. Locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Date Template #11

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:58:00 +0000

Another Date Template for you. It is a .psd file in grey scale.

Select a background color and remember you can change the layer setting to achieve a different effect. Of course you can use a paper that compliments your layout if you would like to.
Pick a month in the layers palette, March is selected when you open the file.
IT IS IMPORTANT that you select the correct number of days for the month in which you are making the date label, it is set at 31 for March when you open it. There are four options 28,29,30 and 31, click the one you need and click off all others not in use.
If you would like to change the color of the dates or months, add a new layer, Layer>group with previous (ctrl +g) and add the preferred color.
When you are finished click Layers>merge visible. And drag the label into your layout.
It also includes 5 markers, this time in a chromed metal. You can add color to these elements as well in the same manner.

You can locate the password in the Terms of Use on the right and have fun.

Connie-yes use them just as a template the instruction were included in the post for the download. It is an important thing to learn how to use templates. Generally the shapes would be the easiest for you to learn how to use. This template is a bit more complicated than the borders posted yesterday, yet you will find that is easy to use.

Borders

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:09:00 +0000

Well I have not added any borders in a while. Download Borders #4. Now all the files are in grey scale. You will need to add color with your paint bucket or paper. Than click Layer>group with previous (crtl +g) and it will form to the shape. These are the kind of tools than can be used over and over again. Thanks for the lovely notes and as always have fun. Locate the password in the terms of use on the right.

Help with print tutorials

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 06:44:00 +0000

Trish in order to keep the tutorial...

Open a notepad file or any other text program you prefer. Hightlight the text with your mouse and cursor, right click and select copy. In the notepad file paste the text, now in the notepad click File, print. Or you can Name the file whatever the lesson is, and you can open it as you are doing it. Hope this helps. And for a third option, you can just leave the webpage open and follow the instructions. Have fun. Ashley

Note Alpha

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:54:00 +0000

And remembering the commitment to add more alphabets this year a Note Alpha. Thank you all for the very nice comments! Locate the password in the terms of use on the right.

Trish- I am unclear about your question. The template is available for download in that post. Are you asking that I make more page templates?