Happy St. Andrews Day!

St Andrew's Day, 30 November, was a date once ignored by almost everyone and barely registered on Scotland's cultural and economic radar...just an ordinary 24 hours in the Christmas run-up. But today, in an international symbol of Scottish pride never seen before, flags will fly, glasses will be drained, and people around the world will gather to celebrate Scotland's patron saint. To confirm its new status, MSPs passed a bill to make 30 November a national holiday. Read the full story on the Scotsman.

The Royal Mail has unveiled the first UK stamp to carry an image of St Andrew. Even if you're not in Scotland today, you can order a set of commemorative stamps or a first day cover online. Isn't the internet great?!?!

To help you digi scrap your own celebration, here's a fun embroidered patch featuring the Scottish flag - the Saltire (aka St. Andrews Cross). Get it here. [this link has expired] Remember to give me credit if you use it in your uploaded or published work.

Scotland has two well known flags. The Royal Flag of Scotland, a red lion rampant on a yellow background, is, strictly speaking, only to be used by a reigning monarch in his or her capacity as King or Queen of Scotland. The official flag of Scotland, the Saltire, is a white cross on a blue background and is recognised by most people around the world as "the" flag of Scotland. The Saltire is more correctly known as the Cross of St. Andrew.

Slainte! Have a wee dram!

Trim your digi tree with tartan ornaments!

I've been busily working on tartans for the Clan packs and thought I'd make some matching Christmas ornaments. They measure 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" - including the Celtic knot engraved hanger.

The individual ornaments are for sale for only $1 exclusively at DSO: www.digital-scrapbooking.org. What a bargain!

Tartans available so far: Campbell, Cochrane, Fraser, Gordon, Irish National, MacDonald, MacGregor, and Rob Roy.
Coming soon: Black Watch, Colquhoun, Grant, Hunting Stewart, Keith, MacFarlane, Royal Stewart, and Welsh National.

If you don't see your tartan, send me a request at [catrionamacg @ gmail.com] and I'll put it on the list!

Slainte! [Gaelic for Cheers!]

...and we will call it...This Land!

Here I go again – designing non-Celtic stuff! I am a big fan of the cancelled Firefly TV series and the follow-up movie, Serenity. If you have never heard of it, please click on the links to find out more!

This mini-kit was inspired by one of the "big damn heros" named Wash. In the coming months I will add mini-kits for the other characters, too. Eventually they will all add up to one "big damn kit!" Get “This Land” here.
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I do not sell anywhere so you can only get it from this link. Please, no file sharing - that's called PIRACY! Send your friends to this blog so they can download their own copy.

Slainte! [Gaelic for Cheers!]

Wishes and dreams

Do you have Scottish, Irish, or Welsh heritage? Have you always wanted to scrap those Highland Games, dancing competition, or Clan gathering photos and been unable to find just the right papers and elements? Me, too!

So. to solve this lack, I decided to make some!

Now for the wishes and dreams part...I know what I want but what do YOU want to see first? Travel, heritage, clans and families (and be specific...which clans or families?), highland games, holidays, etc.

Slainte! [Gaelic for Cheers!]

Happy birthday to me - here's a present for you!

Tuesday is my birthday and I made a gift for you!

"Falling Into Felt" includes three blanket stitched dimensional leaves and a mildly wrinkled plaid ribbon in coordinating colors for you to play with.

Note: Drop shadows are shown for illustration purposes only. The images have no drop shadows applied.

Get "Falling Into Felt" here.
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I do not sell anywhere so you can only get it from this link. Please, no file sharing - that's called PIRACY! Send your friends to this blog so they can download their own copy.

Slainte! [Gaelic for Cheers!]

Scrapability - my favorite blog!

I love reading Michelle's Scrapability blog. She's in the UK and has a refreshingly honest approach to scrapping, digi scrapping, industry news, and the whole dang online community (with their good things and petty things).

Tune in...You won't be disappointed!
http://scrapability.squarespace.com/

Welcome to my wee blog

Looking for digi scrapbook designs with a Scottish, Irish, Welsh, or Celtic flair? Here it is! Designs are in the works so stay tuned.

Just to tempt you before I get it up and running in the next few weeks, I want to offer you a free fun mini-kit that ISN'T Celtic-themed!

Get Full Moon Crazy here.
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I do not sell anywhere so you can only get it from this link. Please, no file sharing - that's called PIRACY! Send your friends to this blog so they can download their own copy.

Slainte! [Gaelic for Cheers!]