Bringing in the New Year!

Change is always a constant in my life. It is also the bearer of unanticipated gifts and usually when the dust clears I find a blessing within.

So it was over the Christmas holiday week. The store where my products were listed suddenly closed without warning. Poof! Just like that. While still stunned by its owner's actions, I was introduced to a new store and new opportunities.

I am very proud to have been selected for the design staff of Purple Paper Flowers. The store opens on Monday and it is very exciting!! Thank you Amanda for this amazing opportunity!!! Please stop on by and check out my little corner of the garden!

And remember, change is movement and movement is necessary for growth. Look for the blessings and don't be too surprised when they are of substantial weight.

Regards,
Kate

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Regards,
Kate

Merry Christmas!

I wish you much happiness and magic this holiday season!

Amazing Grace

The other evening while perusing through some blogs, I came across a video by Chris Tomlin, "Amazing Grace". Tears welled as the song unfolded and I sat quietly for a moment, taken completely by surprise by the warm emotion that enveloped me.

Now, I am not one to expose my faith or beliefs in the general arena of life. In fact, I hold them very close to my heart. I wouldn't normally have considered posting a song or video from a specific faith or belief, and only because that isn't the focus of this blog. But there it was - sweet, haunting, melodic - and then I found myself humming it softly to my granddaughter later that evening as she curled up next to me on the sofa.

Then, it hit me. This year of my life has been all about amazing grace. There have been crumbling walls, breaking chains and unfolding wings. It has been about renewal, belief and grounding. So really, there is no better place to share this song than on a blog that represents some of my deepest passions and most profound growth - as a woman and as an artist.

My sister Eva used to give us "Saturday" gifts. They were not tied to any specific event and were always amazing treasures. This is my Saturday gift to you. Sit back for a moment, scroll down to the video and enjoy the music. It is truly one of the most beautiful renditions I have ever heard. As you listen, ponder on your own defining moments of amazing grace and unending love and pass it on.

All the best,
Kate

Sepia Rose Paper Pack

Greetings!!

Inspired by a well worn photograph of an English garden rose found in my grandmother’s journal, Sepia Rose is the latest release in my Heritage Collection. Just like that vintage photo, the papers in this pack carry a lovely patina, soft grunge and a soft, romantic undertone. Each paper is nicely textured too. This pack also includes a beautiful rose border.

Suitable for both masculine and feminine layouts, they are sure to add just the right touch of heritage to your scrapping, card making and collage art.

All art is created at 300dpi to allow for top quality print. All drop shadows are for display purposes only and are not on the originals. This paper pack is licensed for both personal and S4O use. Please see my TOU for details.

Sepia Rose is available here:
Enjoy!

Velvet Apples

Greetings!!

I love the fragrance of apples, cinnamon and spice that fill the air as Halloween approaches.

I also enjoy visiting our local farmer's market and seeing the numerous apple varieties stacked with creative precision - shiny orbs of vibrant greens, gold and reds.

Inspired by my love of cool Autumn days, fresh apples and lush velvet, I believe this richly textured kit has a lot to offer your Fall layouts, card making and paper crafts. The papes are comprised of tiny apple clusters on lush velvet, grunged polka dots, grunged stripes and rich romantic prints.

Velvet Apple is part of my Heritage Collection and is licensed for personal and limited professional use, available at DigiScrapDesigner. All graphics are high quality 300dpi and will print beautifully.