Scanning Mode

I have been in "scanning mode" for everything lately. I am in the midst of a big project: scanning the photos, negatives, and slides of my own family as well as my husband's family. Ahh, what's a few thousand photos, right? LOL

Here is a layout I did last week of my sweet Dominic.

I will be back soon with another new digital template. :)

Dece

First Free Digital Scrapbooking Template

Well, I have done it! Below you will find a link to my digital scrapbook template, as well as a sample layout I created today using the template! :) Enjoy!

click for 4shared link: http://www.4shared.com/file/131549268/68263b27/dece1_sep09.html

here is an example of this template:

As I get more savvy with my program and with posting, I hope the layouts and the templates will become more involved and "professional". I used 2peas, Spring Chicken by The Queen of Quirk for the background papers and color palette.

Thanks for looking! :)

Dece

Life insists on Digital Scrapping

My life is up and down. A new baby makes it impossible to scrap with scissors and glue, so I'm digi scrapping and I love the results! :)

I hope to learn enough about digital scrapbooking to create my own papers and embellishments, but until then, I will use the vast collection of digi-scrap materials I've collected. I also will be posting links to the layered templates I make while scrapping.

I hope you are recording your memories, whether blogging or making darling scrapbooks, it's all important in sharing your family history.

- Dece

Been Out of Commission

I just wanted to post a quick note... As you can see I've been out of commission as far as scrapping goes for MONTHS now. If you check my myspace blog you'll see that it has been a rough 3 months or so and everything has taken a back-seat to medical drama... Blah.

I had even been asked to make paper piecings and had to turn down the job. I haven't had time to make dinner, let alone do anything crafty. It is hard! :(

So, that's my scrappy life right now... Out for the moment.

And I had such high hopes to get to scrapping when my kids started school last fall. Sigh...

So, it's genealogy and writing that get my moments of creativity. In the car, waiting in hospital rooms, and occasionally a trip to the library... But I miss paper. I miss glue. I miss photography and all that it entails.

I will come back to scrapping eventually. It's just going to take time. (and thankfully, photos and paper will wait for me!)

Love, Dece

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