[JustAmy]

Good Afternoon, FRiends. Happy Monday.

Sorry that I disappeared over the weekend.
We had unexpected company yesterday so I didn't do more than read the thread.

On Saturday, we hired a handyman to come by to do some much needed work.
We needed to replace the shutters, put a large gate in the orchard area
and several little things.
Anyway, I was also AWOL that day. ;^ )

I want to thank each of you for coming by with your blessings,
your graphics, your recipes, memories and friendship.
I enjoyed all of your posts both Saturday and Sunday.
Hugs to you and Thank you!

[pollywog]

Amy, we all have to take days off! You too... glad you were able to be with friends and also get some things done.

[yorkie]

Welcome back, Amy!
We have all missed you!
Hugs back at'cha!

[Billie]

Amy, Love this pretty framing! Aqua, I read your post about 'teaching' you how to do some of the edges and framing, etc. that I have on the openings I do, but I'm not sure where there is a specific site that does that. (or should I say "AHEM", yorkie & jaycee, for the graphics you've been 'framing' a lot?) :)

I haven't used Photo Explosion for several years and think that's what you're using? I don't know if you can add "plugins" to PE or not, but I have several plugins I've added to PhotoImpactPro 13, and also use numerous masks and edges in addition to different plugins. I don't think I could even duplicate a frame or edge I've used, 'cause I just start experimenting and usually add at least three or four techniques to each graphic I use.

I know that Amy uses Paint Shop Pro and you can see all the great frames and edges she's using in that program!

Meg and Kitty, (and jaycee now, too!) are doing what you always did at the Finest with your openings: using many pretty tables to frame theirs. I like your soft vignettes, but also like how you have blended those with a table background at the Finest! :)