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Fire Station & Hospital

My next project is the finish of the community service buildings. These downloads will include the Blossom Hill Fire Department & Blossom Hill Hospital.

Thanks, TC!

Sorry for not blogging sooner, but I forgot how to add a new entry :P

Yeah, I know. It's been that kind of year for me.

I've come a long way (I think) in my recoloring - this latest Texture Challenge (TC40) I've even recolored non-maxis stuff! Simaddict99 gave me permission to recolor some of her objects, but I have to read up on her slave/master technique a little. I'd love to do something with her mission style nursery. She has so many fabulous creations!

Most of my progress is due to the TC community. They're a great bunch! I've really enjoyed working and learning with them. They're inspiring and helpful, and it's really neat to see what we each come up with when working with a given texture. There are so many different ways we interpret the same things, it's just fabulous when it all comes together. I plan on making a house out of TC40, and some TC39 items that Simari did are really neat, I want them for my game!

Thanks to all the folks in the TC (whether newbies or seasoned veterans): Momama, Atwa, Simari, Eisbaerbonzo, Tlkaska, ImmeK, Diamond, Minsmusic, Ricci2882, Jay27, Bennyboy, Moza, Poohbear, Mayskaya, dhaissa, Simari...I hope I didn't leave anyone out... I know a few have only dabbled in the creating process, but everyone is always overflowing in positive feedback and help!

Poll results, new poll and new set coming

So, it look like people don't pay much attention to whether you are a FA/SA or what, in terms of downloading, as long as they like it. But they don't primarily download from untitled artists. I had a couple of comments that stated they filter for free stuff, which I can completely understand. I like free stuff too. So, what I take that to mean is this: if you filter for free stuff, you are going to download mostly SA unless you find something from a nontitled artist that you like. If you are a subscriber, it looks like it doesn't matter if you are FA or SA.

I am posting another poll on what kinds of things you like to download.

OK, new set is coming in the next couple of weeks. I am doing a bedroom this time and I am really happy with it. It is going to be a big set with new meshes for bed, mirror, wall sconce candles, dresser, endtables, a wall, two plants to put on the dresser (!) and an abstract art sculpture. In addition, I have done a set of recolors of a rug, two paintings, a lamp, a working ceiling fan and plantation shutters. Just like the last set, I will be only publishing the original mesh set and letting Darqstar do all the initial recolors. That worked out extremely well last time and I really enjoyed working with her. As we get closer to the publication date, i will post pictures here. I don't want to spoil the surprise too soon or have someone scoop me, to be honest.

Mistress attempts Spelling error free blog post shocker!!!

Indeed! I am going to attempt a first for me today - I am going to type a bit slower and more carefully in order that I may produce at least one blog entry that has no spelling errors in it at all! - Correct punctuation aside of course! Do you folks realise how long that paragraph just took me??!! I refuse to say for fear of pointy laughing type gestures. Today I though i'd do one of those "insert some random picture someone thought it would be highly amusing to send me" things that has the slight undertone of "saw this and thought of you" messages... Hah hah haw! indeed... But anyway! What have I been upto this weekend? Well, apart from running around like a mad banshee woman tidying and cleaning one has been indulging in another of my un rock n roll passions - that of Cross Stitching - ok ok, stop laughing! Jeez! I got into this when I was having a right old rough time with my crumbling dust type bones. Making huge pretty pictures from teeny tiny little xxxxxx and ///// things - sometimes I can actually do that once ive spent several hours threading the flaming needle! This one Im doing now is of an American Indian releasing an eagle into the sky, and it has a burning red/orange and gold sunset in the background - and i can safely assume i will have a lot more grey hairs by the time that is finished! Speaking of Mad banshee tidying up - I came across David's rather battered leather jacket plus leather waistcoat jacket sewn on the top with Motorhead patches all over it from his - well, less quiet gardening days of headbanging so hard he gave himself whiplash injury... Im surprised he hadnt compressed his spine with the sheer weight of it... a hefty 10kg! Edit: This post was repeatedly edited over 74 times to correct awful, inexcusable spellings - this edit alone was edited 14 times.. go on, laugh all you want - I have my fingers in my ears and im singing so I cant hear youuuuuu!

Current projetcs

I have been on a short holliday all week, so there isen't much to upload today, but in the next few days, i am counting on having 2 new recolored rooms ready for uploading. Since I haven't started yet, I am not quite sure what type of rooms they will be, but i am thinking of a livingrooom or an office, but nothing is decided yet :) and at the same time, i will probaly upload a ton of other stuff, most of my paintings, rugs and wallpapers, is useually "side effects" of my atemps to create a full room. I will add some pitures to this entry, as soon as i have finished some items.

Last, but defiantly not least, i will like to thank all of you who have downloaded, commented, signed my GB, thanked or even bookmarked me. I am very happy that you like my work, and you all are the reason to continiue - even when nothing seem to work :) Thank you!!

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Hair colors and Meshes

Hey all,

I just explained to one user the situation with my hair colors and sunair's hair meshes so I thought I would put the same explanation here in my blog.

All of my hair colors are FREE and most of the meshes for my hair colors are also free EXCEPT Sunair's hair meshes. Sunair is a featured artist here at tsr and because of her title most or all of her creations (including her hair meshes) are through SUBSCRIPTION ONLY. I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do about it.

I understand that everyone that downloads my hair colors don't have a subscription, which is why I do hair colors for other creators with free meshes (peggysims, xmsims,...)I also have people with subscriptions that love the hair colors I do of Sunair's hair meshes and that's why I continue to do them.

I hope everyone understands this and if you have any questions or comments just let me know.

Hugs,
queenie

More Sims stuff to come

Well, I feel like TSR is a different place since I stepped back! So many changes have occurred! Well, my work situation has stabilized and I'm back to a nice 40 hour work week! YAAAAAYYYY! And I bought Seasons and I must say that it's probably my favorite game so far. I love the ladybugs especially. :) Well, I'm working on some new meshes and I'm going in a new direction. I loved being an FA, but now that I've laid that aside, I feel a bit freer. I always felt a bit obligated to do certain things--not that TSR made me feel that way, but I just did. Now, I feel like I can create for me again! Anyway, I'm just glad that my work has calmed down so I can have a more balanced life! :)

Newport - EastCoast-Chic

Hi! Today I've finished my Newport Set. Happy simming, Sasi

I don't get it!!!!

I have mentioned this topic before in my blog, (see third entry) and it seems that if you folks looked at it you don't care. I have noticed a very bad trend when it comes to TSR in general. Less than 10% thank you on an item. And to be honest I really don't understand what the problem might be. Ok I know of a couple, one is that some folks here are upset that TSR got rid of the number rating system, which I was never a big fan of. The other reason I have heard is that folks think if they download your creations there is no need for anymore. I have also hear that some people believe the new system is just too �hard� to figure out. But to be honest I believe it's more than that. I might be wrong, and I hope some folks let me know I am, but I think folks just don't care. First off Thanking a creation couldn't be easier. It's a simple link under the download button. Second if you won't click thank you because you like number rating better, get over it. I am glad it's gone because it causes a lot of hard feeling and it allows folks to rate hate someone. Third if you believe all you have to do is download, then your just lazy. Try clicking a link and see how good it makes you feel. Now I can't make folks do this, because if I could I would. What some of you don't understand, is that it takes time to create things. Time most of us could be playing instead, and then where would TSR be? So we take the time and try to make the best things we can for all of you to enjoy, and all we ask for is a little recognition. Of course we would also like comments that let us know you really liked it, but a simple thank you goes a long way!!!!! So next time you download from any artist here at TSR, remember to at least click the thank you button. We will all appreciate it, trust me.

AAAArrrrghhhhh!

That's better! Hi everyone! I know it's been a long time (a whole month!) since I've updated and I will get something to you soon. The thing is that my computer is giving me a lot of problems at the moment and my internet service is basically rubbish, for want of a better word! I'm still on dial-up but will be going over to broadband soon. Anyway, if you want more stuff and you haven't been there yet, you can visit my site by clicking on the link below. Meanwhile, Happy Simming and watch this space!