#1 Mom Label

I hope you enjoy this cute ribbon decoration/label. Since everything came in layers, it was somewhat easy to change colors and stuff. However, it wasn't so easy to decide what to do with each layer. I added patterns, colors and shadows to pretty much everything. I used font AmerType Md BT for the phrase.
I also warped the tails, so they didn't look too stiff.

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This freebie is for personal use, .png file, 300 dpi, the main design has no shadows.
Have a great weekend visiting/reconnecting with your mom. I'm looking forward to getting a phone call from my missionary son, yea!
Patricia.

Mom Mail

If you live close to your mom, it's not a big deal to get in touch with her. If you live far away (like me-thousands of miles) the phone is a great help. However, sometimes you just want to send that special something, or use the mail for any reason.
Today I give you an envelope. Yup, an envelope. I designed something for show, but that's not what you're getting. I give you the envelope in layers: frame, base, flap and flap shadow. For you to use in any personal use layout you need. With it, a couple of stamps that might embellish any design.

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This is a .psd file, 300 dpi, no shadows.
Use it well!
Patricia.

Mother Poem

Hi! I hope you had a great weekend. The few days we get of a real spring are just gorgeous.
I put together this design around the poem you see. I used fonts Aubrey and Apple Butter. I had a leaf shape, doubled it, placed the two the way you see them and just added the green style on them. Then added the bow. Nothing fancy, really.
The design is about 8" square, pretty big, I know. You can make it smaller if that's your desire.

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This freebie for personal use is a 300 dpi, .png file, shadows on the bow only.
Go scrap! :)
Patricia.

To Those Who Can't

Hello. The subject of motherhood has been debated profusely as of late.
Working or not working, the job is never easy. I remember a time, years ago when I was going to University to become a teacher, and our instructor said that being a teacher was not very rewarding, because you can't see the fruits of your labors for years. She had never married or had children. I was single at the time and focused on career, so I never thought of another point of view.
But think about it, you don't know what will happen to you, or if you will be able to have children. And when you do, you don't know how everything will turn out.
Years later I married a good and honorable man. The sad thing is that I left behind my family and culture. We started our life here in the States. Almost immediately we realized we couldn't have babies. We spent years going through treatments -if you are or have been infertile you know what I'm talking about. Treatments that drive you crazy and make you think you're out of your mind. I had to stop them every time, to become myself again.
By the infinite grace of God, I finally became pregnant after a few miscarriages. I feel for those women that so much want babies. I can only say that God loves you, no matter what you're going through at the moment.
This is my tribute to you, friends.

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I applied a shape to a picture of a hydrangea I have, and gave it a stroke in a darker shade of blue.
I remember how sad it was to go to church on Mother's day, I hope you will have a good weekend.
Patricia.

Queen Mom

Hi there.
Today's freebie happened because I saw a castle and a crown. I'd just finished making the other Mom phrase I've posted a few days ago. So I decided to tackle it from a different point of view.
I used Photoshop and a few styles (glass and metal) and a frame.

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I first put the crown straight on top of the 'o.' But then I decided to give it a bit of an attitude, so I tilted it. I like it better that way.
As always, the image is 300 dpi, a .png file. Please don't share. Thanks!
Patricia.

Mom is Love

Hi!
The freebie I'm posting today just came together one day.
The frame is a brush with a style applied to it. The 'mom' phrase was cut out from paper; the 'love' phrase has a 'bling' style applied to it. I had a picture of a daisy in my Flowers collection, so I used it, along with the picture of the ivy. And the butterfly is a shape plus a style.

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I always wonder about Mother's day. Having been away from my own mother for the last 25 years, the day is kind of bittersweet for me. On the other hand, I have two wonderful kids that love me, defects and all. I can't complain.

'Til next time.

Patricia.