Will Be Back Soon

Wow, I looked to see how long it has been and it has been a very long time since I posted anything. I have been busy but will most likely continue to post in a few weeks. Just remember, you can get items by clicking on the links to the right. Going into the getbentanon folder and using the getbent password will reveal a few other items that may interest you as well. Than again, maybe not. Ok. I hope all is well with you all and check back in a few weeks!

New Addition to Our Family!!!

Well, I again have been sick. Seems that I can't get a break sometimes...but that comes with the territory I guess. So, even though my head was swimming every time I stood up we went to the pound and my little one picked out the new addition to our family! His name is Bear. Although the way he lounges around I'm starting to think that we should have named him Lump. He is supposed to be a Beagle Husky mix. I chuckled at that one. Don't really see the husky in him but only time will tell. So, now here is the real kicker! A month or so before I found out I was pregnant with my little girl we adopted our little kittens, Renfield and Vladimir from the pound. Well ... hey, sometimes lightening does strike twice! Hope all is well and have a great weekend.

Gingerbread Dress Up

Sorry, haven't been on for the past couple of days. Been extremely busy with the holidays so close. I haven't even gone shopping for the little one!!! I have taken the next two days off from work so I will hopefully get what I need for her, finish decorating the tree, etc..... Today is a little dress up for a Gingerbread "person". If you are interested you can get it HERE. I forgot to put the TOU in the zip file so please use them as you want. Until then, peace out, be safe and enjoy!!!

Christmas Template

Ok so here is a Christmas Template that I was playing around with. Should I be saving it in a different format? Or is the png still ok to do when it's a template of sorts? If interested you can get the Christmas Template #1 by clicking on the link. I really need to get a little more creative. I either put to much items on something or not enough. I need to get an even medium. So in the next couple of days I will be posting odds and ends of things to see what your suggestions are. I would also like to say Thank You to the people out there that said that my "work" isn't up to par and that it's not worth downloading, etc etc. Because of you, I now have more umphf to try different things and expand a little. I'm not the type to have people try and push me down and stay laying down. No no, that only makes me stronger and makes me push back even harder - I'm stubborn that way. So I will be doing more, learning more and hopefully posting more. And hopefully I will get better and better. Oh, and not to worry ... When I could be considered as a "real digital designer" I don't plan on EVER charging for anything that I post on this blog. Again, have a great day!

Candy Cane Alpha

Well I finally learned how to put the background that I want on letters. I found the book that I bought a while ago. Forgot that I had it until I stumbled upon it in the "computer room." I have quotes on that because the room is more like a very large junk drawer. Everything that doesn't have a place, but I want to keep, goes in that room. It was more simple than I expected. I thought it was going to be time consuming and aggravating to do. So today will be some Candy Cane Alphabets and you can get them HERE. I do find it amazing that there are people out there that are trying to charge anywhere between $.99 - $2.99 for something like this. It's a wonder. Don't get me wrong, there are some really amazing work out there for sale that is worth purchasing [like the one I bought for Halloween shown in a previous post - and you should check out her work! Gorgeous!]. But … come on now! For what I'm posting today? They should give that as a Freebie. Anyways, if you would like me to make you up some letters with a background that you have just let me know and I will try and do it for you. It will be good practice for me. I’m the type of person that if I don’t do things repetitively I tend to forget. Ok, so hope you enjoy them and can use them. Enjoy your Tuesday! Peace Out!

Christmas Kit

I just finished a Christmas Kit which I hope you all like. I've actually been working on some of the items for a while now and think they didn't come out half bad. Especially since I don't have a clue as to what the hell I'm doing half the time. In either case, I think I would be better off hand drawing something and then scanning it as opposed to using the mouse. Anyways, if interested, you can download the Christmas Kit by clicking on the link. Let me know what you think. If you don't have any constructive criticism please do me a favor and look to the top right hand side of your browser...see that pretty red X? Click it. Oh, and be sure to read the TOU! I hope you all have a great weekend! Stay safe and enjoy life!

Free To Use As You Please!

Hi all. These are some of the items that I made up while in the learning process. Consider this an open invitation to use them as you see fit. Use them commercially; make cards; make letterhead; fliers; promotional items; or print them out and throw darts at them if you want!!! Hey, you can even say that YOU made them! Yes, yes, claim them as your own if you want! If you can make some $$$ using them then by all means DO SO! Oh, and if you do make some $$$ using them throw some my way! Just a suggestion - not mandatory if you use them! May not be the best [still in the learning phase] but hey, that's what the learning process is all about! you can get the Autumn Elements and Frames, Bow Wow, Throw Me a Bone and the Purple Raspberry by clicking on the links. Ok, for those of you that have a business, or something in that line, or are new to this blog or just don't have any common sense, if you see something on this blog that is without a doubt NOT created by me please do not use them commercially as these items are for learning purposes only. I guess I will have to post another disclaimer so I don't have to keep explaining myself! Oh, by the way, anger is not one of my personal traits although I do like a good debate every once in a while. Anger takes away to much of what type of person you truly are or can be. Sarcasm IS a personal trait of mine :P --- I do find it interesting that Anon had no real response to my earlier post except to say she would use the items and call them her own. So enough of the negativity! This will be the last response any Anon's [great acronym don't you think?] will get from me. Anywho! I'll post some more "Free to Use" items shortly. Have fun and enjoy!

Pregnancy and Infant Loss

I have had several requests for Pregnancy and Infant Loss and this is the kit that I have been trying to make but have been having a really difficult time with. I have been blessed with 2 beautiful kids and 2 beautiful grand kids and cannot think how it would be if I lost one of them. I searched the web to get some ideas and always stopped at some sites and started reading ... In less than a second I would start crying and feeling extremely saddened. So I apologize if this isn't what the requesters had in mind but I can't seem to bring myself to work on these items for more than 10 minutes at a time before I would start thinking about loosing one of the children in my family. But if you can use them, you can get the Pregnancy and Infant Loss items HERE.. I pray that no one has to go through this and if you have my heart and prayers are for your loss.

Breast Cancer Part II of II

I hope you are all having a wicked Wednesday today! Today will be the 2nd part of the Breast Cancer awareness items. You can get PART II of the kit here. I'm hoping that you can use some of the items for other pages and not just for what it was made up for. Oh, and let me know if you are looking for or want something else! Ok, gotta get going! Until I write again! Enjoy your day!!!

Breast Cancer I of II

Hi-dee-ho! Hope everyone is having a terrific Tuesday! Today will be part I of II of the Breast Cancer Awareness items. I went through a scare several months back. Had the mammogram twice and then had the ultrasound [is that what you call it?] and fortunately everything came back great! False alarm! Scared the crap out of me though. Anywho, here is PART I of the Breast Cancer Awareness kit. Pet Peeve: I went to get my license plates for my car and was asked if I wanted to get a license plate for Breast Cancer. It went for something like $48. Out of curiosity I asked how much actually went to the funding or research of Breast Cancer. Do you know it was something like $2!!! A normal license plate would have cost me approx. $30 - so take the $2 out that went towards the BC research ... the rest of the money went into making the plates! Uhm...I'm not a mathematician or anything...but wouldn't it make more sense if I was to get a normal plate and donated the $16 as opposed to just the $2? I see so many things like this. I know it's good for awareness and all ... but ... come on couldn't a bit more of the money go to the cause?!?!?! Ok, enough of my B&C'ing. Besides it's just one of my thoughts gone wild! Enjoy enjoy enjoy!

Halloween Card

Hi all. I was surfing around looking for some items that would match my little ones Halloween costume and voila! I came across the most perfect kit! The funny part is that the card that I "made up" is actually her preview! I loved it so much the way it was. The only thing that I did was add the bat! The site that I got this on not only has some really nice items but she also has some techniques and step-by-step instructions on how to use Photoshop in order to create items. I tried several of them out and they are really good instructions. Easy to use and understand. So, if you use Photoshop and want to learn a little more, or just want to see what she has, check it out and go to the Create4U website. I will have something in a little bit for you. Until then, enjoy your Monday!!!

Winter Season Frames, Buttons & Eyelets

Yup, it is definitely getting colder out these days! Almost went looking for the ice scrapper for the car - then I realized that I would be taking the Hyundai this morning to drop the little one off at the babysitters. The Hyundai has a really good defroster - defrosts in about 30 seconds! Can't beat that. Well today you can get the Winter Season Frames and, if interested, the Buttons & Eyelets by clicking on the links. Ok, well I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

She Shell Papers

Ok, today will be the last of the s.e.a. shell items and they will consist of the papers. So, if interested you can get them HERE. I'm working on some Seuss items...although I know that I did some earlier on but can't seem to locate where they are. In either case, I will finish the ones that I am doing now and look for the ones that I'm pretty sure that I did before and post them tomorrow. Going out tonight with the hubby as it is our 4th year anniversary. Well actually the anniversary is tomorrow but he wants to celebrate it tonight because it seems that somehow the past anniversaries were a little ... well ... for lack of a better word ... ruined. I think I was really ill for one; he was ill for the other and I can't remember what happened on the 3rd one - but they never seem to go as planned. Sooo, we are trying to finagle an early anniversary and have a good night out. Just need to figure out what we are going to do. Well, I hope you all find yourself safe and happy! Enjoy the day!

What a beautiful Tuesday morning! Absolutely gorgeous drive into work today. We had a streaking red sky this morning - you know that kind? Brilliant red with a little streaking of blue sky mixed in with a wisp of just the right amount of clouds mixed in. It looked absolutely phenomenal above the colorful Autumn trees. Mornings like this really makes you feel alive. It's a shame that I sometimes take things for granted...such as a beautiful sky ... a deer ... a fox or even a little chipmunk. Although, I'm usually cursing at the buggers while I'm slamming on my car brakes so I don't hit them as they run across the road - and I'm SURE they DID NOT look both ways!!! Ok, enough of my ramblings [I'm finding that I'm doing that more and more]. Today there will be two different downloads. You can get the Sea Shell Frames or, if interested, the Sea Shell Brads & Stuff by clicking on the links. Until tomorrow! Breath in heavily and exhale lightly!

Sea Shells

Do you know that every time I typed Sea Shells I had to hit the back space because I was typing sheshells! Today and tomorrow will be items pertaining [yikes! pertaining? what am I thinking using a word like that!] to she shells [I'm tired of hitting the backspace...just suffice it to say when you see she shells it really means she shells ... grrrrrr... s.e.a. shells. So if you are at all interested you can get the Sea Shells HERE. Oh, and I am wondering if you noticed the text scroll to the Right >>>>>showing all previous posts. Well, not all of them as I am not done with it ... I have over 300 items and it will take a while to do it. But do you think it worth while? I think when I get time I will have it so not only when you click on it it brings you directly to the download but a picture will pop up. Or do you think that would be overkill? Please let me know if you think its a good idea or just a waste of time. Well, until then! Peace out and enjoy!

Costume Face Fill-ins Part 3 [Last One]

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. You can get the last part of the Costume Face Fill-ins HERE. The little one is sleeping now so I figured I would post it today. We just came back from a Halloween Costume store and we got the little one a black kitty cat and a piggy [she liked both and I couldn't decide so both of them were bought]. Hopefully I will be able to get her in the kitty cat costume and stick her in the tree for a photoshoot! Anyways and any who ... tomorrow will be the start of something new. So until then! Enjoy and be safe!!!

Costume Face Fillins - Part Duex

Ok, I tested the link in yesterdays post after being told that it was being time out. It worked fine for me today. I was able to download it and then open it. I've noticed that the 4Shared site gets really busy and does that sometimes. All I can suggest is that if you really want something to try back at a later time. Unfortunately I cannot do anything about their bandwidth being used up causing the time outs. Today will be part 2 of 3 of the Costume Face Fill-ins and you can get them HERE. I'm hoping you don't have any issues with it today. Please let me know if you do and if you really want them we can work something out so you can get them. Enjoy your Friday!!!

Costume Face Fillins

A little something fun today. Oh, there will be 2 other Costume Fill-Ins in the next couple of days. So, remember to look for the other two in the next couple of days! In the meantime, you can get part 1 of 3 by clicking HERE. Oh! I FINALLY donated to AIR1 yesterday. I always had some excuse or reason not to [don't have the money, time, etc. - you know, usually one of those bs or selfish excuses]. I'll give you a for instance...I was in Walmart yesterday. I always go to the clearance section and buy the little one something. Well yesterday was a little different...I looked at what I picked up and thought...wow, she doesn't need this! She has enough crap (toys) already - besides Christmas is around the corner. So, I listen to their station on a daily basis and really enjoy it - it's uplifting - no swearing - or sexual innuendos. Anyways, I figure it was about time I did what I kept saying I was going to do. Sooo...anyways...I hope you are all enjoying your Thursday! Keep smiling!

Dirt Bike Frames

Well how the heck are ya! Doing mighty fine this rainy, overcast, dark Wednesday! Actually I really like days like today. To me it looks and feels clean, serene and comfy cozy. Anyways...today will be the Dirt Bike Frames. You can get them HERE if you so choose. I also have a few Dirt Bike Miscellaneous odds and ends that you can get HERE. Enjoy your Wednesday! Peace out and enjoy!!! Oh, and a great big Thank You goes out to Julie - Please, if you were looking for something different PLEASE let me know! I actually had to pick my jaw up from the floor when I got the email regarding your "tip." Your generosity is appreciated!!!

Dirt Bike Brads, Tags & Journals

Here are a few items regarding the Dirt Bike "series". I was going to post the frames but in all honesty I didn't like how they looked. Besides I think there were only like 6 or 7 of them and I wanted to create a bit more of them. I will be working on this [hopefully] today so that I can get them posted tomorrow. But, in the meantime, you can get some of the Dirt Bike Brads, Tags and Journals HERE. Until then...enjoy enjoy enjoy!!!