Better Days

I'm happy to share that we were tornado free today!  What's kind of funny with all of this talk going on about "knowing the risk" you supposedly take by living in Oklahoma, the center of Tornado Alley, I can honestly say that I have never actually been in one - and I was born here.  Knock on wood, I guess?  I seriously can't fathom what the residents in Moore are going through.  It's incomprehensible. Truly.  I'd be going batty simply not being able to shower - clearly I would not survive losing my home/cars, etc!  Not that I'm high maintenance or anything.... ;-)

It's truly incredible how many survivors there have been, it just defies logic.  We've all seen the same videos and photos - a community decimated into kindling, 10,000 cars destroyed, hundreds of homes uprooted, etc. - and somehow people survived, most without injury.  Unfortunately, merely surviving is an ant hill next to the mountain to be faced with what is to come for these people, so I think it's important that we all try and do our part to help out.  I've decided to go ahead and donate all sales (and match it cent for cent) over the next week or so to the American Red Cross and OK Strong Fund.  You all did an amazing job when I did the same for the Boston Bombing victims and have no fear of you not outdoing your selves.  And like I said, for every cent made I'll be matching it, so what we raise will be doubled.  It's not much but it's a start.  Enough of that, now on to Sherbert!

Have you been collecting each piece of this amazing freebie kit?  If you've missed any, I've gone ahead and re-posted your download links below.  Today's download is at the very bottom of this post so don't forget to scroll to the end.

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You can receive exclusive bonus parts to "Sherbert" by making purchases this week in the Etsy shop.  Here's a little info on that and a quick look at some of what you'll receive...

Quickly, I want to thank everyone again for being so rad!  I'll be getting back to you all in the a.m. but until then just know that you are all rock stars in my book.  Alrighty, here's your freebie...

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-Harper-

How many scoops?

I think this pretty much sums it up best...

I'm sure by the morning I'll be able to wrap my head around what happened today but for now I just kind of feel like a deflated balloon, a very thankful deflated balloon.  We were pretty much missed entirely here in South Tulsa, just wind and one helluva ominous looking sky.  Round 3 is expected tomorrow so let's knock on wood in hopes that the worst of it has passed.  Like I said, I'll be much more eloquent once this seems real but I can't even fathom a 2-mile wide tornado, winds at 200mph.. 

(Before and after, MSNBC)

I am so thankful to you all and your well wishes - it really means so much to know you all had us all in mind, though I shouldn't be surprised - y'all are amazing!  I've decided to go ahead and donate ALL sales/donations to the Red Cross, as I did for Boston, in aid for those affected in Moore.  Check out an exciting way to help out and add to your "Sherbert" stash...

(You can download these at the end of the post.)

One of the additional packs you'll receive with Double Scoop...

One of the additional packs you'll receive with Triple Scoop...

Check out yesterday's post for your first "Sherbert" freebie...

...and snag today's freebie now!

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Thanks!

-Harper-

Yummy Sherbert

I realized that I had not shared a new freebie kit with you all since iNSD so I decided to fix that, resulting in "Sherbert."  (I'm pretty sure I'm spelling that wrong but I refuse to accept that there's no t in the word!)  Your first download is a pack of solids and glitter.  However, before that - check out the new goodies now available in the store...

Now that you've oohh'ed and aww'ed here's your freebie!  

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Stay tuned to my Facebook feed to find out when I'll be posting your next piece of the kit.

-Harper-

Geek Out!

What are the odds that I would have computer problems while working on a kit about computers/technology?  Only me, I swear!  Luckily I've been able to manage a temporary fix and am not too behind because of the hiccup.  Enough of that and on to the good stuff!  I have TWO new releases this week and both are NOW available in the Harper Finch Etsy shop.

Two very different kits but one very awesome outcome!  Head on over the to shop to snag yours today.  But before you go, I have a freebie for you....

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-Harper-

How does your garden grow?

Huzzah, it's finally Friday!  It has been a busy week and it's only going to get busier with my sister's wedding being two weeks away.  I can't believe how quickly time has flown by but I can't wait to finally get the party started and stand up there with my sister and brother in law as they say their vows.  I've always teased my mom about being such a cryer - though I have realized I'm going to be a hot mess during the ceremony.  Hello, waterproof mascara! :-P  This will be the first wedding among "us girls"/my sisters and I so we're all kind of running around with ever increasing insanity.  I would more than appreciate any and all advice from y'all on how to help out my sister the most leading up to and on her big day.  Seriously, you just may save what sanity we still have!

Moving on...I'm excited to share with you all my brand new release, "Green Thumb," a kit about all things green and growing.  As always, I have a little coordinating mini kit for all you Donor Club members, which is on its' way to your mailbox as I type.

"Green Thumb" is now available for purchase in the Harper Finch Etsy store and you do not want to miss out on this adorable kit.  Don't believe me?  Take a look at all this kit has to offer...

I know, I know, I'm very biased but I seriously love this kit and hope you will too.  Before I go, I have a little freebie for you all that coordinates with the kit.

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I'll be back Saturday with your first look at my second weekend release, "Get Tech-y with it."  Before I go I just wanted to make a quick comment for you all about downloading my freebies as there have been a few questions lately.  Please know that I would never and will never use any file sharing site which sends spam, causes unwanted pop-ups, etc.  Yesterday's freebie was linked to the page on Deviant Art where you can download it.  Deviant Art is a 100% safe and legitimate website that DOES NOT require you to sign up or anything of the like.  I think there was a little confusion about my not linking to the actual direct download, which I usually do.  I'm in the process of setting up my own website and FTP server which will bypass needing to use a secondary source to share my files.  I hope that all makes sense and if not, please shoot me an E-mail.  

-Harper-

My Favorite Things

Happy Hump Day, everyone! It has been a very busy and exciting time here on my end as we're a little over three weeks away from my sister's wedding.  Today I went and had my bridesmaid's dress fitted, which was a total trip let me tell ya.  The gown is absolutely gorgeous but check this - it had to be taken in SEVEN inches!  No, no, I can't take credit for a hard core fitness regime - it's just how insanely far off the measurements sent in by the boutique owner were.  Yeah, I don't even know how you could possibly mistakenly add SEVEN inches but oh well, it's made for a funny story!  Enough about me...

 Have you joined the Donor Club yet?  You can do so HERE!

Here is the full reveal of the Mega kit you will receive when you join!  (Did I mention you'll eventually end up receiving SEVEN additional Mini Kits?)

Have you heard I'm having a sale??

When you spend $10 in the shop, you'll receive "Summer Breeze" FWP -OR- you can purchase it separately in the shop.

I have a little freebie for you to grab, a set of journal cards coordinating with "My Favorite Things."

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-Harper-