Until thirteen years ago I pretty well devoted my life to my family. As a child I didn't have much of a family life. My father was killed in the Korean war when I was 15 days old and my mom had issues with alcoholism her whole life, so it was important for me to give my family the life, I didn't have, but wanted.
Sixteen years ago, my husband and I moved from our hometown, where we had lived our whole lives 80 miles away so that I could care for our youngest grandchild, Corbin. You can follow Corbin's racing career by clicking the CORBIN COLLINS' RACING widget on my home page.
Thirteen years ago his mommy, our daughter quit her job to be a bigger part of his life, so I found myself spending my spare time learning how to design and blog. NEVER having and education or classes in graphic design I was and have been challenged. Some days I feel as though I've conquered and others I feel there's so far to go. I had never seen a blog until I joined the infamous world of Pinterest and was immediately intrigued. 195,000 views of my blog and almost 3,000 followers on Pinterest , I think I've figured most of it out.......maybe.
I don't ever want to stop learning or loving this craft.......
My designs are created for you. I want to contribute to your crafting & journaling.
Always do something you love and gives you happiness.
.jpg) My family and me Memorial Day 2014 PLEASE DO NOT PIN |
An updated photo of our family 2021 PLEASE DO NOT PIN 
DECEMBER 2014
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| Last week I volunteered at my grandson's kindergarten class, helping the children make their gingerbread houses.....the most fun ! When it was all over we had as much icing on us as our gingerbread houses did. PLEASE DO NOT PIN |
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I've encountered your site today and couldn't stop turning the pages! It's so adorable!!! I've never seen such a nice collection of images before. It looks so whole and is full of true love. Thanks for your incredible job. It's really amazing! Hope to use some of your pictures in my crafts, I can't stand the temptation!!!
Paulina, Israel
Paulina, With my sincerest "thank you", I areciate your kind words. You inspire me...........
I hope you DO use my things and if you ever have a special request, please feel free to ask
Glenda
I just discovered your blog....it's not only beautiful...it somehow reflects what a beautiful person you must be...thank you for sharing! jane
Jane, the compliments mean the world to me and are so apreciated. I hope you've found things you can use and come back often .
Bless you
Glenda
I just found your blog and wonderful images. I recently retired and joined the blogging world also. From Iowa and similar interests. Thank You so much for the fun. I also found your Pinterest boards, and will enjoy keeping up with your posts. Have a wonderful spring .
Thank you so much, Sylvia and you're very welcome.
Please, please leave me the link to your Blog & Pinterest.
Anytime I can be of any assistance, let me know........it can be a little trying at times but hang in there with faith and persistance.....xoxoxo
Hello Glenda. What a fabulous blog. Thank you so much for your beautiful designs. I found you on Pinterest and am so pleased I did. Lynda, Bredonview Vintage, United Kingdom.
Thank you, thank you, Lynda.......the compliments make it all worthwhile.
Your support is moat apreciated.
Hello Glendal
I too have just found your blog on Pinterest, and As it's a wet Sunday here in The UK I have requested my hubby (Mr Tall) to investigate Pinterest on my behalf.
I've just read your profile and it's heartening to see that you had to learn about blogging etc, I'm not very technical with pc's etc so I need his help.
There's so much inspiration out there and as I've only just tentatively started journaling your very generous printables are a joy... THANK YOU.
We also have a 3 year old Golden Retreiver who needs a wet walk.... So must fly.
Hope to visit you again soon.
Frances x
Frances, how lovely to hear from you. Your A Little Bit Vintage is lovely.....keep on with the journaling. Thank you for the compliment. Our Golden boy is 16 this year. Getting up and down is a little slow for him...hate to see them age.
Check out my Facebook page, we can message
Thank you very much for the beautiful downloads of your Vintage Scrolls N Roses Backgrounds. They are wonderful and will be lovingly used. You are much appreciated. Norma Taliaferro
Norma Taliaferro, you are so very welcome.
I would love to see how you use them. Being appreciated makes it all worthwhile.
Hi Glenda, I love your page! You are so giving and kind to share all these lovely templates.. Just Beautiful!.. Thank you :)
Thank you and Bless you for sharing your wonderful talents and world with us.
You're so welcome, Wendy.
The blessing are,appreciated
Wonderful site!! Wanted to print the template for the halloween wineglass lampshade but all it would let me do was pin it. :(
Paula, click on the lower right corner of the download button.
I will change it to text
That darn pin-it button.......always gettin in the way :)
Sorry for the frustration
I am a tunisian women i m 50 years old and I adore your blogg thank you glenda
Dadou, so nice of you to let me know my efforts are appreciated. Means the worrld to me......thank you
Glenda
I just stumbled on your blog and your doing a wonderful job with all your creations. We are pretty close in age and I spent years building two websites that sadly I had to take down. Hoping to get them back up soon. Creating a blog is much easier as all the coding it down for you but I love doing it. Graphic design is so much fun and I've taken classes for Photoshop, Serif DrawPlus, Dreamweaver and a few more. Your creations are amazing and very much appreciated.
Sande, wonderful hearing from you..........I would LOVE to take some classes.
I did the web page too........gave it up.....too many strigs tied to it and really was not very productive for me.
PLEASE let me know when you get your blog back up and shinning !
Would love to see it
Милая Глен ! Замечательный сайт ! Я российская женщина,мне было очень интересно увидеть ваше фото . Успехов вам в творчестве !
Unknown (My new Russian Friend)
Thank you so much.
Please come visit anytime.
Glenda
Hello Glenda,
My daughter-in-law Glenda passed away a few months ago due to MS and breast cancer. I came to your blog from Pinterest because of your name...and I have enjoyed looking at all of your beautiful creations. I too am a Grandma and also a mixed media artist. You have sparked some creative ideas. Thanks. I will be checking in to see if you are back...I hope so.
Best Wishes
Lula, I'm so so sorry for your loss. God be with you and your family for strength and comfort.
Isn't being a Gram the best ? I need to update my photos.
I hope you do create and share your talent. Be sure to let me see your creations.....
Take care, so nice to hear from you.
Glenda
I just found your website and love it!
Thanks so much!
Sandra Bozard
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewWorksPatternsPlus
Thank you Sandra
Thank you so MUCH! Perfect for this home's decor and organizing! I have Lupus & Primary Immune Deficiency. Memory and fatigue are constant battles. Your designs continue to assist pretty organizing that is FUN. Now,maybe, I will not 'loose' and forget where everything is! Such an energy conservation! I am sharing with my occupational therapist and "wolf"and "zebra" friends. Your talent is a blessing. Thank you for sharing and creating fun light in my world!
What a wonderful blog Glenda. Just stumbled across it by chance. Michelle x
Hi Glenda. What a wonderful blog. I wonder if you would be so kind as to tell me the font you used in your opening note. It reminds me of old time beautiful handwriting! I too live in Missouri.
I'm working on a book about birds (to be published by Springer Nature) and I'm requesting permission to use your photo of the tongue of a Red-bellied Woodpecker that was posted on Pinterest in the book. The photo is posted at https://www.pinterest.de/pin/116319602848303430/
If you need additional information, just let me know.
Thanks,
Gary Ritchison
Eastern Kentucky University
Email: gary.ritchison@eku.edu
Gary,
That photo is owned and taken by a gentleman by the name of Frank Martin.
He has a Facebook page. Here's the link to his page. Please feel free to contact him.
https://www.facebook.com/frank.martin.3950
Upptäckte din blogg idag. Kan inte sluta kolla och beundra. Helt fantastiskt.
Jag är 65 år och gick nyligen i pension och nu kan jag ägna min tid att göra kort till mina vänner och mina köra. Tack att du tillåter ladda ned dina fantastiska skapelser och du är stor inspiration för mig.
Hälsningar Aniela Sweden
Anonymous,
that's amazing. Enjoy your retirement !
I'm really glad you enjoy my designs, thank you.
You and your blog are simply amazing...thank you so much for sharing your talent with us...Ann in Canada
Good morning Ann,
Thank you for the kind words.
Sharing around the world is such a pleasure. Enjoy my designs, I make them just for you !
Glenda - I am a 1st time visitor to your site, and I just had to leave you a message. Your site is by far the MOST gorgeous I have seen....and I am on the internet quite a bit! I have never seen where you turn the cursor into a rose! How creative you are! May God bless you for sharing your talent with others!
Judy Manuel
JM91557@aol.com
Hello Judy,
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your encouragement and compliments.
Thank you, for the kind words and you are so very welcome !
Glenda, thank you for sharing. You have a beautiful blog. I too was challenged with making a web page. It was about 15 years ago. I am now 65. It was called Plan An Elegant Tea Party. I have since closed it down when I started to cater tea parties. I also no longer do that. I am now creating Junk Journals and I just love it. As I was looking at images I happened upon your blog and have enjoyed it immensely! Thank you again and keep up the good work!
JoAnn,
It's so nice to hear from you and hear about your adventures.
I really enjoy designing and creating. At 72 and have had a heart attack, I've slowed down as my medications make me tired and it's difficult to fit all the things I want to do and do the things I have to do into my schedule.
I love journals of all kinds and find it most rewarding.
Thank you for the kind words of encouragement.
Take care and enjoy your journaling.
Good morning Glenda!
How are you? Is health well?
I'm from Brazil and today I discovered your blog.
I am completely grateful to God for your life.
Really your gift is wonderful and your generosity is immense.
I would like to hug you.
Thank you so much for existing.
I will pray for you every day.
Kiss in your heart, Bethany.
Bethany,
I'm doing well. Thank you for asking and your sincerer concern & gratitude.
Reading your words of kindness, this morning means so much to me.
I love that you enjoy my designs and hope you use them often, I do them for you. Your prayers are appreciated more than words can express.
My heart is grateful and I feel your hug.
Glenda
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