All you have to do is download this print, print it off and gift it to the special woman in your life.

The print is set up to fit an 8″ x 10″ frame but feel free to be creative! Don’t forget to post a pic on Facebook or Instagram and tag us with @SimplyNotedForYou

We also have an older design style of this A Mother’s Hug quote if this isn’t exactly your style, view the other option on KateOGroup.com

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After years of having a Silhouette for years and barely using it, now seemed like a good time to dive in and start using it! With that being said, this is the first time I’ve created designs to share with people, and thought I should make them a Freebie. If all goes well, get ready to see more designs available on Simply-Noted.com for upcoming holidays and events.

This first offering of DFX and SVG files is a collection of Valentine’s Day designs.

Have fun with these free SVG & DFX Valentine files and show us how you use them. Tag us on Instagram (@SimplyNotedForYou) or use #SimplyNotedLove on your posts.

These designs can be used on clothing, mugs, Stanley Quenchers, notebooks, pillows or anything else you can think of to decorate.

While you’re putting these SVG Valentine freebies to use, don’t forget we have a variety of printable Valentine’s Day Cards. For those of you who love a good DIY project these are perfect!

Are you team Silhoutte or team Cricut? Tell us in the comments below.

Are you following us on Instagram? Have you liked us on Facebook? Show us some love like we’re showing you with these freebies.

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The recipe comes from Carla Hall. I saw her talk about it on the Chew and had to try it, and I’ve used it ever since.

Carla Hall’s Perfect Pie Crust

• 1 T Sugar
• 1/2 t Salt
• 1/3 C Water
• 1/2 lb Butter, cubed (or two sicks)
• 2 1/4 C Flour

Dissolve the sugar and salt in water, refrigerate. Place the flour in mixing bowl, cube butter and drop in the bowl then refrigerate the bowl. The key to this pie crust is making sure everything is cold.

First you combine the flour and butter. You can do this with a stand mixer, but I prefer to use my hands. Once combined, add the water and continue mixing until big chunks form.

Then you’ll divide the dough in half and roll out to be 1″ thick discs and wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. The dough is good in the fridge for up to a week and can be frozen for up to 3 months so you can do this ahead of the holidays.

Because this crust is so good, my pie plate is deep and I prefer a crumb topping, I tend to use both halves of the crust on the bottom to have a good thick crust. But if you prefer to use one half of the crust on top of the pie, you can! Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes and let cool before you add the apple pie filling.

Apple Pie

• 5 – 6 Granny Smith Apples
• 1/2 C Sugar
• 1/2 C Brown Sugar (firmly packed)
• 1/4 t Nutmeg
• 1/8 t Salt
• 2 T Flour
• 1 T Lem Juice
• 3/4 t Cinnamon
• 1/8 t Ginger
• 3 T Butter

First step is to peel the apples and then cut them into chunky pieces. Put in a sauce pan with up to 1/4 C cold water. You may not need all of the water depending on how much liquid the apples produce so keep an eye and use the water to keep the apples from sticking. Simmer until the apples are tender; about 4 minutes. Place in pie crust.

Combine remaining ingredients, except the butter. Sprinkle over the apples. Cut up the butter into chunks and place around the mixture on top. It will melt and carry that spice mixture into all the nooks and crannies between the apples. Bake the pie at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.

While the pie is baking, I make the crumb topping. It is really simple! Again I use my hands to combine the ingredients.

Crumb Topping

• 1/2 C Butter, softened but not liquid
• 1 C Flour
• 2/3 C Brown Sugar, firmly packed
• 1 T Sugar

After the 10 minutes, remove the pie, and turn the oven down to 350. Sprinkle the crumb topping on top of the pie and put it back in the oven for 45 minutes.

Be sure to keep an eye on the crust, you don’t want to burn the edges. If it starts to look too brown, you can just lay a piece of foil on top.

Let it cool and enjoy!

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All you have to do is download this print, print it off and put it out in your home or your office.

The print is set up to fit an 8″ x 10″ frame but feel free to be creative! Don’t forget to post a pic on Facebook or Instagram and tag us with @SimplyNotedForYou

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I talked a lot about the why behind the name and logo on the about page if you’d like to read about it. So, I wanted to take a couple minutes to talk about the goal.

As a freelance website and graphic designer I have experienced many slow periods of time where I didn’t have a lot of work. Designing cards and invitations for friends and family has always been something I enjoyed.

I’ve also met and gotten to know many other talented freelance graphic designers that don’t have the time or energy to market and promote their side projects for family and friends. My goal is for Simply Noted to do just that.

I’m also excited to discover new artists and designers to introduce to you as we release new products and expand our current offerings.

We can’t wait to get to know you and be a part of your family’s memories and events.

Be sure to connect with us on social media: instagram, facebook and pinterest.

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