Mini-books ROCK!

I love little books. I feel like I can sit down in one afternoon and make a whole book, start to finish, and have something done at the end of the day...

This week I have three auctions going...

Pre-School Chore Book (Girl) - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140175518806
Pre-School Chore Book (Boy or Girl) - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140175576130
Life is GRAND Grandma's Brag Book -- PERFECT Size for a purse! - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140177409934I just love the mini-size of the brag book! They're perfect for Grandma's who are "on the go"... I think there are some Grandma's in my family who will be getting books like these of what makes life "GRAND" for Christmas. :) (Now, to get cute candids or beg for wallet sized school photos... which will be easier to get from my family to put inside?) The little books are PERFECT for wallet sized photos!!

I hope your Halloween was filled with sweet treats! Now, to get ready for my most favorite holiday.... THANKSGIVING! Yum!

I am also attempting to take the National Novel Writing Challenge this month, which explains why my blogs (and my laundry!) are not up to date. ;-)

Have a great weekend!!

Dece - dayzeedesigns

Farewell to July...

Happy Saturday Morning! It's the last Saturday of July 2007. I thought I'd relist a couple of layouts I'd made this month with ultra low prices... I scrap 8.5 x 11, so they're going to just collect dust here for me... So... bid away! ;-)

I have 5 auctions up at eBay right now. Two were listed this morning, others end late Sunday. If you have a moment, check them out!

Fun in the Sun PreMade Scrapbook Page -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140141121724

Pre-School Chore Book 1 -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140141119511

Household Chore Book for Kids or Adults - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140140859362

God Bless America - super cute Karen Foster accents! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140142753819

Daddy & Me 2 for 1 Special - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140142762549

I have a 2page layout that has to be done before midnight, but chores to do, too. Eek! I've been putting off this layout all week and now I'm down to the wire. Plus, I've got a lunch date with my mom... Oh boy do I know how to procrastinate or what?!? LOL

Wish me luck!

Dece - dayzeedesigns

Scrapping with my eyes closed...

Well, right now I'm typing with my eyes closed, anyway! ;-) Staying up till 3am last night is catching up to me. Even listening to New Wave from the 80's as I type is not working... Sleep is overcoming me! Oh no!

Here are 2 layouts I finished today... One is for ScrapLove, the other is for the 3 Bugs sketch contest. I'm not crazy about the 3 Bugs one. Some elements I really like. Other things I'm not digging. Oh well. Like I said, scrapping with my eyes closed, what do I expect?!? LOL





I have another layout to do for ScrapNCircle and then I'll finish this little book I'm working on for eBay.

OOOOOOoh, I won first place at CreativeXpress http://www.creativexpress.com/community/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21927&cat=532 for July! I'm so excited!!
That's enough to make me open my eyes a little!!

ANyway, I'm going to bed. Have a great weekend!
Dece - dayzeedesigns

Chore books and other "stuff"

Now that the Spam-bots have unlocked my blog, I am once again free to blog away! That was highly annoying to want to come here and share sketches, share my ideas, on and on and on... anywhoo... I am a real person with a real blog! LOL

I have 3 auctions up at eBay right now. I am also
taking special orders and up for adding specific
chores to the books -- for instance if your family has
a prayer time or bible study, gardening, etc. Feel
free to email me.

Fun in the Sun PreMade Scrapbook Page -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140141121724

Pre-School Chore Book 1 -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140141119511

Household Chore Book for Kids or Adults -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140140859362

Here is a sketch for the week, too... (I had trouble with photobucket this week, too... I have no idea what my problem with computers is right now! LOL)


This week I have 2 layouts I need to complete for scrapping challenges at ScrapLove and ScrapNCircle. I'm struggling to find time and inspiration for both. Today's my DD's birthday and so I've got a lot to do with that... as well as my usual scrap for hire and household duties. Can you believe my husband and children want to have (gasp!) three meals a day AND snacks thrown in? I know! Don't they know how to put a HotPocket into the microwave? LOL Anyone ever heard of cold cereal? Toast? But once in a while I *do* need to eat, too. I have noticed that on days that I eat more regularly, I lose weight. I have to keep my blood sugar stabilized.

Again, if you haven't signed up for the EASIEST CONTEST IN THE WORLD, you only have FIVE MORE DAYS to go to ScrappersAnonymous and enter the Stampboard Contest-- The EASIEST CONTEST EVER. You should do it!  The stampboard is a fun new product and you'll get to try it for FREE. Who doesn't love free SCRAPBOOK PRODUCTS?...

I love comments and emails... feel free to leave me a smilie... let me know that someone is reading! ;-)

Dece - dayzeedesigns

The World's Easiest Scrapbook Contest!

There is a really fun, really EASY contest going on at this site... CHECK it OUT!

World's Easiest Scrapbook Contest

Everyone wants free scrapbooking stuff, right?  Here's an opportunity to get some!!

It's going to be a lot of FUN! So come on! You can win a great prize and it's as simple as saying "I'll Try That!"

See you at ScrappersAnonymous!

Chores and More Chores

I have been busy scrapping this week! I've got new layouts up for auction as well as an ADORABLE Chore Book that is looking for a new home. I originally made a chore book for my girls --


And they worked so well I thought I'd make another to share with another family! You can see the layouts and my cute new chore book in the following auction links...
Daddy and Me - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138342947
God Bless America -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138342651
Disney Magic - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138342198
Beach Babes - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138341932
Happy Birthday 2 You Floral - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138332083
You Color My World - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138337952
Chore Book - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140138299593

Thanks for taking a moment to look at my auctions. I relisted some from last week with lower prices -- please bid! ;-)

Have a great day!
Dece - dayzeedesigns

Summer Scrappin' Contests

Well, I've gone ahead and signed up for 2 - multi-week contests at two different sites. What am I thinking?!? LOL I've got kids home, paper crafting for hire to do, as well as the usual around the house stuff to do... But I want to scrap sooooo much and I know this will motivate me! So... I'm doing it!

I'm signed up at... ScrapNCircle http://www.scrapncircle.com

and ScrapLove http://www.scraplove.com

If you're in need of motivation like me, come on over and join in the fun! Oh wait! DON'T join! I need better chances to win! ;-) Nah, I'm kidding. Come over and get your scrap on!

Okay, I told myself that I was coming to the computer to write a quick email and then I'm back to the giant pile of laundry, so I must go back... HELP! LOL

Have a happy, scrappy day!
Dece - dayzeedesigns

I discovered BRUSHES!

Well, I suppose for the non-digitally scrapbooking challenged (and photoshopping experts) brushes are not a big revelation, but I finally found a tutorial online this morning and "figured it out". Gosh, where have I been?? LOL

So, I made this sketch to *hopefully* inspire you (and ME!) to scrap this week. I'll have to do some reverse printing on the computer to get nice flourishes as I'm all out of pre-made ones... But what good is an x-acto knife if you're afraid to use it, right?!?



Now that I've used an entire morning on the computer, it's time to get started on my day... Those pesky mountains of laundry are still there... and GROWING!

Have a great day!
Dece - dayzeedesigns

Too busy to scrap? Let me help! :)

I've got 8 - 12 x 12 layouts up at auction tonight and another one on my table ready to photograph and upload. I've got another on my table that needs to be assembled. I'm on a mission... ;-)

Here are the links to my auctions...
Fun in the Sun - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136087875
Daddy and Me - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136089021
God Bless America - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136091084
All Star - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136092080
Disney Magic - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136093153
Dad can Fix Anything - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136094647
Beach Babes - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136096542
So Happy Together - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140136097991

If you have a moment, check them out. I'd love your feedback!

Now I'm off to watch the shows that I've DVR'd this week and crawl into bed! HURRAY!

Love, D

Scrappy Challenges

Challenges and contests keep me scrapping and creating when my everyday "life" is chaotic. I am both surprised and relieved that June is almost over! Six more weeks until the kids are back in school and I can get back into a "normal" routine for me which includes quiet time to create.

However, there are some fun challenges at Scrappers Anonymous that have pushed me to create, as well as having the opportunity to teach a mini-class at Church. Come and check out the challenges at SA...

The card challenge:The Card Challenge

The Use Your Scraps Challenge Use Your Scraps Challenge

And I am going to enter another 8 week scrapping challenge at another site... I'll post my details and layouts as I create... Here are the cards I made for Patty's Card Challenge! (Keep in mind I am NOT a card maker! LOL)







I plan to get back to paper piecing and making layouts... But right now, I have to let the contests and challenges push me. I've been writing fiction -- my mind is brimming with ideas -- and when I'm like this, I am not just compelled to write... I have to write or I lose the story!

BUT this morning I'm going to look through my Tracy White Photography for Scrapbooking book again before I head to the pool. I want to capture some great photos of SUMMER. It's definitely summer in Arizona.

So, I wish you happy scrapping AND if you have a moment, come by ScrappersAnonymous and check out the challenges and contests!

Make it a Priority!!

Have you ever wanted to mail a layout, scrapbook paper, or other scrappy supply that you needed a nice box for? When I was at the Mesa Scrapbook Convention in April I picked up the FANTASTIC USPS Priority mailer that is 15 x 15 -- perfect for mailing completed layouts, scrapbooking supplies, etc. Well, since then I've looked everywhere trying to get MORE...

This is a site you can add your name to petition the USPS to carry this Priority mailer in your local post office. Currently you can only get them at the CK Conventions! It's definitely WORTH taking a couple of minutes to add your name to the list!

Scrap Your Trip Petition

I wish you all a happy scrappy day!
Dece

Summer Has Begun

Hi everyone,

I spent my day working at the scrapping supplies... Since my DD is now back in her "own room" that means I've lost my scrap room and I must put up and take down every time I start to scrap. UGH! Not good for the creativity!! :-S However, I have neglected making meals while scrapping. Before you think I'm a horrible mom, we did go to the library! LOL

I have four Pre-Made Page sets up auction on eBay right now. If you have a moment, please come and check them out! :)

Wild Side ZOO Premade Scrapbook Page Paper Piecing DDDG - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140123238735

ALL STAR Ball Premade Scrapbook Page Paper Piecing DDDG - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140124724512

DAD Fixes Anything Premade Scrapbook Paper Piecing DDDG - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140124726551

Fun in the SUN Premade Scrapbook Paper Piecing DDDG - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140124729155

Once I get my camera and computer talking it will make life easier. I cannot find the USB cable... And the laptop is now... well, it doesn't live in this room where the scanner and other equipment is. I do not pretend to understand! LOL

And when I have all of the digital equipment communicating once again, I'll be back to printing pics and scrapping... Ahh... scrapping...

While I didn't win the Scrap-E-Gories contest, I got to the semi-finals. Not too bad, right? THANKS to all who went to VOTE for me!! :)

Now that it's 8pm, I better find something to nosh on before I collapse in front of Law & Order re-runs while the girls play on the computer. :D

Thanks for taking a look at my blog and my auctions!

Dece

Shameless Vote Request

Hi everyone,

I am in a scrapbooking contest at

http://www.myscrapbooknook.com

and the voting is up to the public. If you have a scrappy notion, please come vote for me... Yes, I am "too cool". ;-)

http://www.myscrapbooknook.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3021


COOL MySpace Comments

Love, Dece

Feel Like Scrappin'?

Ooooh I feel like Scrapping!!
How about you? Last weekend there were so many great challenges that it got me thinking, SCRAP! SCRAP! SCRAP! But this week has been so busy that I haven't quite accomplished as much as my scrappy brain would like! (that laundry doesn't fold or put away itself, unfortunately... and it's in the walkway from the garage, so... yeah...)

BUT I've got some great items up at auction this week... cute fluffy bears, shabby chic, and even some complete books. All you need to add to the books are photos and some journaling! AND I have a QuicKutz item, too. Check it out!

Don't just put these on your "WATCH" list... If you bid, you might get a scrappy surprise! Some of the auctions have bonus pieces and free shipping. Definitely great incentives to bid! :)

*ENDS TODAY* Mother Monogram with Shabby Chic style
tags * -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114288067

*ENDS TODAY* Like Mother Like Daughter *-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114291047

God's Stardust Baby Girl -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114672815

Baby Boy *with Bonus piece -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114965298

Baby Girl *with Bonus piece -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114967061Grandma Premade Scrapbook Album Gr8 4 Mother's Day -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140115921580

*new today!* QuicKutz Icing Starter Kit -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140116565048

*new today!* Sweet Memories GIRL/TWEEN/TEEN Flap/Fold book -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140116571032

I've got a cute Beach-y piecing on my table right now... I just have to get it chalked and finished up, then I'll put it up for auction...

Thanks for looking!!

Happy Scrapping!
Dece - dayzeedesigns http://myworld.ebay.com/dayzeedesigns/

National Scrapbook Day! Woohoo!!

National Scrapbook Day is almost here!! YAY!!

First of all, let me tell you about my paper piecing and auction endeavors... Since the AZ Scrapbook Convention I've been feeling the Shabby Chic vibe. I miss those colors, those textures, those images, and they're perfect for the flowery-romantic-nostalgic feeling of Spring and Mother's Day. Oh, Shabby Chic is perfect for any time, but... Well, expect some Shabby style offerings from me (check below) in the future.

*ENDS TODAY* Baby GIRL Wonder -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112392479

*ENDS TODAY* Baby BOY Bless this BABY -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112393209

*ENDS TODAY* Easter BUNNY -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112394449

G for Grandma COMPLETE Chipboard Album -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140113583068

*NEW!* Mother Monogram with Shabby Chic style tags -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114288067

*NEW* Like Mother Like Daughter -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140114291047

SECOND... National Scrapbook Day!! It ALWAYS is the weekend of my birthday and this year it falls on my birthday. So, while I most likely will not do any active scrapping on my birthday, there are a lot of fantastic events going on in realtion to the NSD! Come over to SCRAPPERS ANONYMOUS for a MONTH LONG EVENT!! We can't just celebrate ONE DAY, we make it a MONTH of SCRAPPALICIOUSNESS! (I don't think the spell-check is going to like that word... but I do!)
I have a sketch challenge Dece's Sketch Challenge and a BONUS CHALLENGE all about BIRTHDAYS Dece's Not Older, but BETTER Challenge
Check out the fantastic prizes from all of the challenges... Enter the monthly contests sponsored by Tinkering Ink and Just Rite Stampers.
Lots and Lots of GOOD STUFF!!

Have a great SCRAPPY WEEKEND and I hope to see you at Scrappers Anonymous for our National Scrapbook MONTH!!

May Day! May Day!

Sending out an S.O.S. to the world...
Well, it sounded like a good title since today's the FIRST of MAY! The best month of the year! :)
(why yes, I am a Taurus, born in May!)


The scrapbook convention was fun! Here are some "after party" pics!


Me, Shanna, Christi

Me, Shanna, Ashley

Since the convention I've squeezed in a little time for piecing and creating, though I've been SUPER BUSY with my "regular" life. My DD was baptized last weekend and while it went very well, it was a bit exhausting! ;-) (good events always are, right?)

Here are my current auctions, including a DARLING new chipboard accordion style album. I think it would be a great gift for Mother's Day. Thanks for looking!


*ENDS TODAY!* M for Mom -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140111832431

*Reduced Price* Sleeping Baby Girl -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140111942882

Baby GIRL Wonder -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112392479

Baby BOY Bless this BABY -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112393209

Easter BUNNY -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140112394449

* NEW * G for Grandma Chipboard Album -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140113583068

Thanks for looking!
Happy Scrapping!

Dece - dayzeedesigns

Oh baby!

I finished a couple of paper piecings yesterday, in between the usual running around and wishing I could sleep away the day. Down some more allergy medicine and have a diet Coke and all is right with the world, right? LOL

Here are my auctions...

*ENDS TODAY!* Easter Chick/Duck -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140107208526

EGGS hausted -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140107711585

M is for Mother -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140108890589

Sleeping Baby Girl -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140109092854

Sleeping Baby Boy -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140109168252

This piece is completed but has not been put up at auction yet.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/dgherardini/ebay/princessbear003a.jpg

I'm looking forward to the convention on Saturday... Yikes! It's less than 48 hours from now! LOL It's going to be a blast!
Happy Scrapping!!
Dece

Scrappy, Dappy, Achooo!

Hi everyone!

I hope you had a great Easter and Spring Break! I also hope you have not been bogged down by soggy weather or the colds and allergies that have been attacking my family (me included!). ;-) I did really well scrapping last week... New Dude Designs layouts and a super cute layout for the Back to School call at CK. It is always good to scrap with my SIL... :)






Here are links to my latest auctions. I also have another "P for Princess" bear that may go up for auction. If you're interested in a specific letter or have an idea for a piece, let me know. I will have more pieces over the next few days as I start to feel better.

Easter Chick/Duck (relisted, lower opening bid)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140107208526

EGGS hausted (relisted due to a error on the winning
bidder end... if you bid on this piece before, please
let me know!) -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140107711585

M is for Mother (this is SO CUTE!!) -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140108890589

I will also have a baby boy and a baby girl piece up soon... I'm trying to get my scraproom back to being my older daughter's bedroom (teary eyed) as well as getting geared up for the CK Mesa Arizona Convention this weekend! I will be at the Door Prize Booth on Saturday all day, so if you're there, come by and say HI! :)

Thanks for looking!
Dece

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!!

I have been running around all week from one activity to the next, not getting much scrapping done for myself. I missed participating in a challenge at SA that I really wanted to do - the 4 by the 4th - and I'll tell you why... LIFE. Can you believe that life got in the way of my scrapping?!? LOL

Between choir concerts, weddings, a birthday party, and Easter activities, this week has been BUSY BUSY BUSY!! AND I have been paper piecing to try to create accent pieces for scrapping Easter and Spring layouts. I've done some really cute pieces... And sold some cute ones with Buy It Now so I had to make different CUTE pieces to put up in their steads! ;-)

Here are my current auctions...
P is for PRINCESS -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140104049935

Easter Chick (white/yellow)-
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140104660294

Easter Chick (tan/yellow) -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140104579452

Easter EGGShausted Bunny -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140105118407

Easter Bunny -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140105136817

I wish you all a Happy Easter with all of the Blessings you desire,
Dece - dayzeedesigns

Springtime Pieces

I've been working and working on Springtime style pieces. I have more to do, but other duties come first, right? I can hear my stomach growling, so I *KNOW* the kids are hungry!!

Here are my auctions... I did the Princess and Bunny Loves You pieces today. I also finished a custom piecing this morning. I have layouts I want to do but I just have not been able to sit down to work on anything for more than 10 minutes at a time before the phone rings or I have to make or take or do something! ;-)

* A for Amaze - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140101944508

*Chocolate Bunny So Yummy -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140102119308

New Today *P is for PRINCESS - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140104049935

New Today *Some Bunny Loves You - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140104107052

It's going to be a busy week for us. Choir concert, spring swimming lessons, maybe an Easter Pagent to attend, as well as DH's father's wedding... BUSY BUSY BUSY! I need some scrap-therapy!!

Thanks for looking at the pieces. I'm proud of my princess. She's my first attempt at felt clothes...

Happy scrapping,
Dece

Wednesday Paper Piecing Update 3/28

Well, I have been a paper piecer today... ;-) I have listed two brand new paper piecings, relisted a paper piecing that did not sell yesterday -- though I know it was on a few people's "watch" list :-S -- and I added some "improvements" to another paper piecing to relist it today... PLUS I helped to sort and package Design Team donations for http://www.ScrappersAnonymous.com (If you haven't visited there, COME BY! Chat it up!) AND I started working on cleaning up this scrappy room! WOW!
BUSY day...

And yes, I did put a few loads of laundry through the washer and dryer, though they have yet to be folded and/or put away! ;-) Maybe tomorrow... LOL Hannah went to school today, but tonight she is looking pale and sick again. I hope my baby girl is feeling better... Time to get her some meds and put her to bed!

Here are links to all of my current auctions. Come by and take a look! I appreciate your feedback! (ego stroking! LOL)

Love, Dece

*A for Adorable - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140101688307

*A for Amaze - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140101944508

*D for Darling - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140102062693

*Chocolate Bunny So Yummy - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140102119308

Springy Sprangy Sprung

That just seemed like a good title for the day... Spring-y, Sprang-y, SPRUNG!

I'm done with my layout challenges and it's not midnight, so I thought I'd write a quick scrappy update on me. I'm struggling with getting my scrapping groove on. Oh, I've been creating things, but it's so hit or miss with whether I really like the final product or not. Thus it is with the scrapbook artist, right? ;-)

I think tomorrow is a day for helping to package design team boxes... I cannot WAIT! To touch all of those new scrappy goodies and then to have the opportunity to dive into those crafty delights... YUM! It's like Christmas but better!! I know there are some fun new things to come... for instance (just to make everyone jealous...)

http://www.ampersandart.com/ -

http://www.dudedesignsonline.com/

http://www.justritestampers.com/

www.tinkeringink.com

http://www.scribblescrabble.net/

www.cratepaper.com

Now, who would not be envious about those??? The ampersandart sent the coolest kit (at least I think that's who it came from) with all kinds of art medium in it. I cannot wait to get my hands on it and start playing. I envision some 3-D pages and altered pieces in my future... Maybe the "art minor" that I have from college will actually get put to use? I want to let that energy OUT and express myself!!

Here are the layouts from the past couple of weeks from the contests I've been in. I'm really proud of Sizzle. Of course CK didn't pick it up for the July 07 BH Sketch, but still it turned out along the lines of how I wanted it.

I currently have 3 pieces up for auction on eBay. I'd love to sell high like some pre-made pages I've seen (wow! Over $700 for ONE layout? Yikes!) but right now I'd be happy to have these pieces go to people who would like nice pieces for their layouts.
*RELISTED* A is for Adorable - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140101688307

*ends today! * B is for Beautiful -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140099186819

*at opening bid* C is for Cherish -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140099392052

Well, my little girl Hannah is home sick from school today so I better get back to tending her. Sometimes I *do* have to put the title of "mom" before the "scrap" part in Scrap-at-Home-Mom. ;-)
Have a great day!
Dece

No CK for me

Well it's not any big surprise that I didn't get the ck heritage/family history thing. Why it should sting, I don't know. It just would have been nice to have a focus... It's hard to see the same names chosen over and over and over again. They are wonderful people and talented, I know. I just thought I would have a chance to do something special, something that would have value to me. This is the reason I do not bother with Hall of Fame or things of that nature any more. I cannot stay "hip" or ahead of the curve in regards to trends in scrapping.

I remind myself that I scrap for me these days, not for CK or to get published. I'm so afraid that there is going to be something dramatic to happen to me in the next month that I'm going to say to myself later "I'm so glad I didn't have another worry on top..." Have you ever had that impending feeling of doom?

I'm sorry if I'm sounding down... I should get to work on the layouts that are due for contests that are due. It's Spring Break here and let me tell you, it's no vacation for me. ;-) I'd like to get Spring Cleaning done but it seems as though the kids pull things out in the guise of cleaning and it becomes clutter, spreads out, and we're back in a huge pile again.

So, hopefully next week I'll be smiling and ready for a new scrappy adventure. Anyone have an instant "pick me up"? ;-)

Happy Spring,
Dece

Scrap Night on Hold

Woooohoooooo.... Where did February go? It's already March 8th and I'm supposed to have a scrapnight this Saturday. It's on hold till the 31st. Too many birthdays and parties and etc's coming up to fill up the weekend hours!! (and trying to throw in a mad dash to clean my scrap room and the house before Saturday night is just NOT going to happen...) So, postponed until the 31st of March. Sometimes, you just have to put things off, right?

I have been scrapping because of the contests -- still plugging away at those!! (Thank you Christi, or I'd never have made layouts in the past few weeks!) Here are some of my contest layouts...

There is a project at CK that I am hoping to be a part of. It has to do with Family History and if you know me, that is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ME!! I hope I am chosen to be involved. When I started working on my Grandma Starks's genealogy in 1999, I had 3 names and one location, Reyno, Arkansas. From there I have gone back so many generations and connected to people (both distant cousins that are alive and ancestors) that I never knew. I think that in some small way my "digging at my roots" is keeping my great-grandmother's history alive -- she died when my grandmother was only 5, and Grandma was the oldest of 3 children -- by inspiring my brother to name his daughter Lillie. No, he's never told me that, but... He named her with the same spelling as our great-grandmother, Lillie.

Anyway, I'm waxing nostalgic here..

I have 4 paper piecings up on eBay right now... One ends today. Hopefully it will sell -- another of the cute monograms. I'm enjoying making the monograms... They're fun. I'm thinking of doing them as custom pieces. We'll see. :) http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=dayzeedesigns That's a link to my "about me " page on eBay which has links to all of my current auctions.

Well, Hannah has a "backwards" day today. Afternoon Kindergarten is going in the morning for Track & Field day, so I have to take her to school right about now! ;-)

I wish you all a happy Thursday. I'll post pics of our adventure at the Lehi Days Rodeo and chasing chickens on my MySpace Blog when I get home. Next week is Spring Break here, so expect some layouts, photos, and more paper piecings, too! (and hopefully I'll be doing heritage/family history layouts, too!!) Wish me luck!

Love, Dece

Here come the ABC's

There's a song by They might be Giants "Here come the ABC's". I did two paper piecings this morning that are giant monograms, a B and C (beautiful and cute) and I was supposed to be working on a layout for the contest... :-S





Paint... Hmm... I need to put this idea I have about using paint for the contest page into a concrete layout. Not a layout ABOUT concrete, but... oh, you get the idea...





I DID get a layout done last weekend during my scrapnight! WOOHOO!

Here are links to my new paper piecings... Chaos is ensuing in the next room. Sunday night at 9pm is not the time to blog, apparently! LOL
B is for Beautiful -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140087797120
C is for Cute (and CHERISH, too) -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140087676647

I have got to get the Elsie challenges done, too. I have not been taking photos at all -- can you believe I neglected to take ANY on Valentine's Day? What in the heck is my problem?!? My camera is sitting right here on the desk.

Goal for the week: Take 10 scrappable photos. (Is scrappable a word?)

Have a great President's Day and I hope you have something to inspire you this week to take a photo!!

Dece

Pieces for the Weekend 2/9

Well, instead of cleaning my scrap room I found myself putting pieces together. Hmm. THAT is a problem my kids have too... When they're supposed to be cleaning up their toys they start PLAYING with them! ;-) Ah well, I'll work on it more tonight after I swear myself off of the computer and have a little dinner. Very little as I made very delicious cookies this afternoon in honor of Valentine's Day and they're too good to resist!!

Here are my pieces up for auction over the weekend. The "Wish" one I made tonight in the past 2 hours... (while I was cooking, too! Goodness me...)

Precious Baby Boy -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140082940540

Hugs and Kisses -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140083323442

Hunnybun Love -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140083829646

A for Adorable -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140083830946

Wish came True Baby Girl - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140084495951

Tomorrow... My big goal is to get at least one layout done. Three shapes... I see a heart, star, and circle in my future! :D

Have a great day!
Love, Dece

What a Wednesday

Happy Wind's Day, Piglet. That was one of my favorite lines from the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. To see that loveable bear of very little brain wish Piglet a Happy Wind's Day as the breeze went from gently swaying to lifting pooh Piglet high up into the air... I've watch the video far too many times as a Scrap-At-Home-Mom!

As far as scrapping goes I have not done a lot in the past week. I have half-finished paper piecings sitting on my table with the mulberry paper all fluffy and sweet, just waiting to have the limbs of the bears attached and given tags and titles. My pieces from last week did not sell which leaves me feeling a little deflated. It's hard to get energized to make more when I'm not sure what to make. Hmm... time to get my brain that feels like Pooh Bear's.. full of fluff and stuff... past the doubts and onto the working it out.

Christi urged me to enter some contests today so I did that. Back to the Lottery's slogan... You can't win, if you don't play!
The contests: http://www.creatingpages.biz and http://www.amillionmemories.com

Anything to get me dedicated to scrapping!!

I'm sure everyone goes through stages in their lives where they feel their minds clouded. I am in one of those stages right now. If I just knew what I wanted to do or make or scrap or accomplish, I could do it! Instead I feel like a bear full of very little brain, my head is foggy. I need something to focus on. So, perhaps a contest that does not vote me out but encourages me to accomplish a task each week will get me out of this fogginess and back into a creative zone.

And maybe if I cleaned this scrapping room I might feel more like scrapping, too!! ;-)

This Saturday night I'm having friends over for our monthly scrap night. Wish me luck for getting some of my OWN scrapping done, too. And not worrying about cleaning feverishly in the days beforehand. Are they really going to be inspecting the baseboards??

Have a great week and happy scrapping! Here are my relisted auctions. The boy piece set is changed... I dressed it up...

Hugs and Kisses - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140083323442

Precious Baby Boy -http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140082940540


Love, Dece

New Paper Piecings 1/30

Hi everyone!
I have 3 auctions up on eBay. If you have a moment, please take a look. There is a title piece as well as 2 full layout sets. With my DD in 5th grade it seems as if every time I turn around there is another field trip, another club to join, or another "fun" thing she wants to do. That means it's time for Mama to get paper piecing! ;-)

Be Mine - (BIN Available!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140078409705

Sweet Baby Girl - SOLD via BIN!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140078856839

Sweet Baby Boy - (BIN Available!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140080322815

Hugs and Kisses - (BIN Available!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140080734957

Thanks for looking! If you are looking for a specific theme or title, please email me! I'll be happy to work with you! I've had MANY satisfied custom orders!! http://www.geocities.com/deceinaz/paperpiecing.htm

Have a great day!
Dece Gherardini - dayzeedesigns

Two layouts, one day? WHAT??

Okay, so they're probably not the best most publishable layouts in the world, but I finished 2 layouts today! (and I folded a basket of laundry... I'll work on the other basket after I pick up kids from school) AND I did a paper piecing set yesterday, too. I've been unable to write the way that I like so I've used my mornings to try to create layouts...





AND Hannah can be on the computer while I scrap, so it's win-win for both of us. Now if she'd just stop saying "LOOK MOM!" at every game she's playing on Nick Jr. then it would be even more productive.





I want to do two more layouts this weekend. Wish me luck!





I'm just glad I got something accomplished scrapping wise...





I wish you all a happy scrappy weekend!!

Love, Dece

Be Mine... and other Valetines

The week is half-way through and I have yet to get my "scrap" on... I worked on paper piecings this morning and early this afternoon instead of doing laundry, cleaning the house, or any of the other things I should have done! :-S

Right now I have two auctions up on eBay... One ends tomorrow and the other is brand new today. I've got five more bears here, not dressed or attached to any specific layout theme, that I will work on in the coming days. I see a baby title in the future, maybe one boy and one girl. Something a little different than these sweetheart bears.

Here are my current auctions:
*ends Thursday!* Love Always Valentine Bear (BIN available!)-http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140076082563

Be Mine (BIN Available!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140078409705


I'm going to work on the Elsie challenges in the coming days. I want to have all 4 done for January as well as a couple of other layouts... Simple is good, right? Remind me that the layouts need to show emotion and feeling, not be about getting published or going over the top with embellishments!!

Oh my goodness, I thought I could work on the computer for a few minutes but my kids are not letting me! :-S I am so ready for a retreat of some kind... Even just for a day! ARGH!

Thanks for reading my little blog... I appreciate the kind words and thoughts...
Love, Dece

I Scrapped!! WOW!

Yesterday afternoon when there was an hour left before the kids got out of school, I told myself I had to get scrapping. So, I scanned some wedding photos, played with the Optikverve plug-ins, and printed photos out. There's a CK call for wedding layouts, so I thought I'd give myself a chance... I also did a couple of the Elsie F challenges with this... The b&w photo, the hand-made chipboard flourishes (two are chipboard, two are cardstock because I needed more and did not feel like cutting chipboard! ;-) ) and so I feel like I had a direction to go.

I do not feel confident with the simple title, LOVE, but I'm not very good at amazing titles.

I finished the layout this morning... Do you like my updated torn flowers? I think they turned out quite nicely... A little old school tear-art with some pretty papers. :)

Now to get at least three more layouts done in the next week or so. I finished my custom paper piecings on Friday, too, so I need to work on the paper piecing side of things as well. I want to get Tony something nice for our anniversary and so that's what I'm working towards...

Anyway... YAY I scrapped! :) Now it's time to make a grocery list and make dinner!

Bears and other ramblings...

Well, I had every intention of scrapping some pages for myself, but I did not get that far. I was checking out the Elsie F weekly challenge and decided I would make some chipboard for myself (week 4 challenge) ... So I spent an inordinate amount of time printing out some flourish dingbats onto cardstock, x-acto-ing them, tracing them onto chipboard, and then x-acto cutting them into the chipboard. Then I got out my beautiful Clearsnap Catseye inks and inked the heck out of the chipboard! They're red with pink highlights. Now, to get them onto a layout! ;-)

I have another auction that began this morning. I've been in such a creative zone this week! Using red, pink, and hearts is a natural thing for me... The latest bear I made is out of mulberry paper (my first experimenting with mulberry for bears... I haven't used this stuff in a million years it seems!) If you have a moment, check it out! :)

"WUV U" Love Valentine - (at opening bid, ends this morning)http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140073586364

Hug and Kiss Valentine - (has BIN available!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140075432874

Love You Valentine - (at opening bid!)- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140075738269

Love Always Valentine Bear (BRAND NEW TODAY! BIN available!)- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140076082563

As always I'm willing and able to do custom work...Titles, paper piecings, albums, pre-made pages, let me help you! ;-) I'm going to start working on some custom pieces today, but I've got to squeeze in a layout for myself, too!

Thanks for looking,
Dece Gherardini - dayzeedesigns

Three Bears

Let me tell you the story of three bear paper piecings... Three bears lived in a cottage in the woods. A Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and two "beary" cute baby bears...

No, I'm kidding. I'm not going to tell a story about these ADORABLE paper piecings I made this week! I'm just going to give the URLS for the auctions...


"WUV U" Love Valentine - (at opening bid!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140073586364

Hug and Kiss Valentine - (has BIN available!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140075432874

Love You Valentine - BRAND NEW THIS MORNING! Has BIN- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140075738269

As always I'm willing and able to do custom work...Titles, paper piecings, albums, pre-made pages, let me help you! ;-)

I'm also on a mission to get some of my own layouts done. I have a great idea for a picture of my grandparents kissing in the orange groves... Do you ever have a fantastic idea for a layout and you're afraid to even START on it for fear that it will not meet your expectations? That is how I feel about this layout...
So, that's when it's important to scrap SOMETHING... Get out an inspiring photo and just go scrap crazy... I also want to get layouts done for the wedding layout call at CK. I don't know if they're doing the call for an issue or a book... Time to get out my beautiful wedding photos and let those inspire me. It's hard to believe it's been 7 years already... Where has time gone?? When I was a kid the days lasted forever... Saturday was the WORST because there was nothing to break up the monotony. There were only so many hours of cartoons in the morning and then Dad would watch old black & white westerns. YUCK! Now, Saturdays are gone in a blink as we rush around, trying to get the housecleaning done, errands, grocery shopping, and maybe, if we're lucky, a meal thrown in there somewhere...
Okay, it's time for me to get started on my day. If I get my chores done early I can use my "creative time" while kids are at school to scrap! ;-)

Thanks for looking,
Dece Gherardini - dayzeedesigns

A Chip off the old Board

There's a great new contest at ScrappersAnonymous this month

CHIPBOARD!! http://www.scrappersanonymous.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9118

For this contest, your entries must be a layout - no cards or altered projects this time.
Each person may submit up to two layouts for the contest.
Layouts can be any size, and can be one or two page layouts.

-Your entries need to have been created during this year - 2007 -

-Your layout must have chipboard products from TWO different manufacturers. If you make your own chipboard embellishments, then you may have one homemade piece and one from a manufacturer. (you can use as much chipboard as you like, this is the minimum)

-At least one of your chipboard embellishments must be altered. There are MANY ways to do this...paper, stickers, ink, stamps, paint, jewels, flowers, or brads are just some ideas. This is where we want you to get REALLY creative....let those juices flow and show us what you've got!

-Remember we NEVER restrict where you can post your layout entries to our contests....SHARE SHARE SHARE your talents, we are not selfish!!

Oh and I guess there is one other thing you might be wondering about....the PRIZE!!!

Well, we've got a nice package of chipboard embelishments from AWESOME companies - Unique Pages, Everlasting Keepsakes, Lil Davis, as well as a FUN blank board book by C & T Publishing (the DT doesnt even have these yet!)

So if you are game, pull out that chipboard and GET TO SCRAPPIN!! When you have created a masterpiece, upload your entries to the Jan Layout Contest folder in the gallery.

If you have any questions please post them here!! http://www.scrappersanonymous.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9118

HAVE FUN!!

PS - Be on the lookout for some awesome chipboard creations from the DT this month too!

Here is my layout: