Surprise for Nana!

The day after Thanksgiving, the door bell rang and it was Jennifer, Luke, and Avery.  Luke came through the door saying...we are here to put up your Christmas Tree...my what a wonderful surprise!  I really wasn't able to go up and down the attic stairs this year and had decided there may not be a tree since Tony isn't a big fan of all the work it takes to put the tree up.  All the stars, sparkles, and Christmas elements of Noel Nouveau helped to make this page as magical as the day was for Nana!

Noel Nouveau is a lovely Christmas kit.  If you have not seen the preview be sure and go HERE...you might find a Christmas present, too!

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Buy Kit No. 1  $8.00 USD 

The Blessing of Friendship

Journaling 

And, suddenly on my computer desk there appeared a package from Germany. Inside was a “thank you” gift from Helen and this wonderful handmade Christmas Card! After a chorus of oh my and oh my goodness, I opened the blog and these angelic figures greeted me! Instantly I was driven to scrap a page.I have been truly blessed by this lady known first as Retro Designs, then Helen, and now my friend! 

I am totally amazed with the punching technique used by Helen to make the pattern inside the star...it was hand not computer generated! The thank you gift for helping Helen build her blog is a pocket-sized notebook with a lovely cross stitched floral pattern added to the cover...thank you my friend for such a special gift!

Playing in Papa & Nana's Leaves

Vintage Patina has some amazing elements and these were prefect for
"Let The Fun Begin!" and "Key to my Heart" 

The day before Thanksgiving, Luke and Avery were out of school and they wanted to come to Nana's for a while.  The leaves were starting the fall and we were able to rake up a pretty big pile.  Here's Avery all buried in leaves!

Since Deco-Pages.com has been closed, Helen and I designed a blog for her where she can post previews of her kits and followers can pick up a freebie every once in a while.  Check out Retro Desigs blog HERE!

"Touch of Patina"

This pot belonged to my mother-in-law.  I had an ivy growing in it which was dying because it needed to be moved to a larger pot. This wonderful patina was left  inside the pot...makes a lovely display without a plant!  You can find previews of  Vintage Patina HERE and some freebies, too!

Christmas Greetings to You!

I was going through some of my Photo Impact files and look what I found...Merry Christmas to all of you out there!

This was made from a photo I took of one of our cedar trees with a light frost on it.

I made all the ornaments using Photo Impact...the angel and dove were made with a tutorial and the blinkie light was another PI tutorial.

This is our house one year when we had a snow...the snowman I don't remember making it so sorry, not sure.  This is our actual wood burning stove which is going strong these past few days...watch close and you will see the flame flickering!

This snow globe was from another PI tutorial...my Luke and Avery have grown since making the one!
The wooden snow man and country snowman aren't blinkies...just some more tutorials I used to make some Christmas items!

 

This little country santa was added to a LO I did using Deb Ammerman's kit "Lookin Good"

Luke Hung the Moon & Stars

This blinkie and all of my blue Christmas LOs have been made with Retro Designs Noel Nouveau kit!  Click HERE to preview this wonderful kit and you might find an early Christmas present from Helen!

Hung the Moon & Stars

After Avery's Christmas Program, we took pictures of the kids in front of this lovely Christmas display

Luke does have his moments...there's also a picture of him holding up rabbit ears behind Avery...boys will be boys!

Avery's Christmas Program

Avery has been singing the songs of the Christmas program for weeks now.  She knew every word to every song.  She has been talking about this program and looking forward to it.  You never know, she may have a future in drama. 

Avery sang louder than any other angel in the angel choir.  It amazes me that she is SO shy around people, but standing in front of tons of people in a crowded sanctuary, she belts out the tunes.    ~Avery's Mom

Used Retro Designs Noel Nouveau

Go HERE to see three previews of Noel Nouveau...look close and you might find an early Christmas present from Helen!

A Christmas Wish!

Love this frosty blue Ice Pattern 1 background from Noel Nouveau by Retro Designs and it is so perfect for this picture of Luke who recently lost both front teeth at the same time.  One was very loose and dangling...the other not, but a "mouth butt" during a rough and tumble game with Luke's dog Sadie took them both out at the same time!   Go HERE to see three previews of Noel Nouveau...keep a close watch as a freebie is coming soon!

All Things New

Had to do a little house cleaning...with Deco-Pages closing many things have changed.  From my updated intro above you can see that I am cutting back on my digital scrapping for a while.  Never fear...all my Deco-Pages CT LOs from years past will remain posted here!

On to "All Things New"... I just had the privilege of working with Helen in the design of a blog for Retro Designs using her Shabby Chic Rooms Collection Part 1!  The blog is up and you will find it HERE!

It's a fun place to visit...be sure to check out Helen's RANDOM RAMBLINGS!  It is packed full of some delightful information on just who this "retrodesigning" lady is...complete with some great links.  You will meet her "Pet love"... her a-DORA-ble boxer Dora!  If you didn't already know that Helen has a wonderful sense of humor...the links to her "Pet hate-housework" will crack you up!

And for any of you out there who may have missed Helen's kit freebies...she's posting them on her blog as she is adding each one of her kits to the blog!  Hope to see you at http://retrodesigning.blogspot.com soon!

Happy Birthday Deb

My LOs with Shabby Chic Rooms Part 1

"Unidentified Relative"

Journaling: An unidentified relative who looks right at home in the elegant room!   Shabby Chic Rooms Part 1 comes with templates and instructions on how to make your room.  Then you get to become an interior designer and decorate the room...great fun!

Granny's Desk

This delightful desk from Shabby Chic Rooms Part 1 is surrounded by papers, records, and documents passed down to the family! 

Bluebonnet Fields

This is the Quick Page FREEBIE from Shabby Chic Rooms Part 1! I just quickly added photos of my grandchildren in the bluebonnet fields to make this fun page!

50% OFF on many of Deco-Pages Designer Collections!

One last reminder that www.deco-pages.com is closing on November 11th. Please be sure to take advantage of the 50% OFF discounts from many of the Design Team on their Collections.



We also wanted to let you know that the final newsletter has been released, and is available for download.



Here is a link to the newsletter page:
http://www.deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7

Here's a couple of challenges for you during our last few days together!

November 2010 Project 12 Challenge - you can find all the info for this challenge here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3774#post93774

November 2010: Short Heritage Challenge - you can find all the info for this challenge here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3786#post93786

Complete and post your LO by November 10th to received this great reward - a pair of Quick Pages created by scrap-genie, our Deco-Page Genealogist and host of this challenge.



QP are from the kit Family Tree by Deb Ammerman.

If you are a Club Deco Member, the November Grab Bag is now available for download in your private area of the forum. You can find some good-byes from the designers and the Grab Bag downloads here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7991

Happy Scrapping to all of you!

It has been a joy to share these past years with you
and for Letting us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

FINAL NOTE FROM STORE OWNER

It is with a very sad heart that I have to announce to you today that Deco-Pages will be closing. Our final day will be Nov. 11th.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Design Team, Creative Team, Sunshine Team, Advertising and Newsletter Teams for all your hard work! I have enjoyed working with all of you, and getting to know you has been the best part of owning this site. I have made so many wonderful friends here at Deco-Pages! We formed a creative family here at Deco-Pages, Thank goodness that we can all stay in touch, and that this is not goodbye.

To our community members who have also been a big part of our creative family we will miss you, and hope that you will also stay in touch. We will share a list of blogs and websites with you where our team members can be found.

The closing of this site is a sign of the times. The cost of running this site is simply not supported by sales. I would like to take this opportunity to help the digital scrapbooking world in general by sharing a few thoughts with you all.

I know we all love freebies, but unfortunately, if there is an overabundance of supplies available for free, then sites where you can find quality products and interact with people who share your interest will eventually cease to exist.

When a person walks into a grocery store, they might get a sample of a new brand of cheese, or even a free box of crackers… if they buy 1, but that is the catch… the store has to make money, or it cannot stay open, and it’s inventory has to be kept up by paying it’s merchants and employees, or they will stop bringing products in or stop working, which again comes back to sales.

One person doesn’t have to spend a lot of money every time they go to a store, but they do have to purchase something on a regular basis, or the store will have to close it’s doors.

To those of you who have supported Deco-Pages on a regular basis, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I apologize to you for not being able to keep our site open...to the rest, I urge you in the future to support the digital scrapbook sites you like to call your virtual home.

For all of our faithful club members that still have months they have paid for coming to them, we have issued gift certificates to cover what is still active and unused in your membership. If you did not receive your gift certificate, please contact me at deb@deco-pages.com

I wish you all the best, and hope to see you around the web…

Best Regards,
Deb Ammerman
Owner
www.deco-pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/

Happy Halloween to the Grands...Video Card!

Windows Media Player Halloween card I made for the grands...looks like blogger changed the resolutions as it's blurry here but wasn't in the e-mail attachment I sent to them!

Deco-Pages.com Closing November 11, 2010

NOTE FROM STORE OWNER

It is with a very sad heart that I have to announce to you today that Deco-Pages will be closing. Our final day will be Nov. 11th.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Design Team, Creative Team, Sunshine Team, Advertising and Newsletter Teams for all your hard work! I have enjoyed working with all of you, and getting to know you has been the best part of owning this site. I have made so many wonderful friends here at Deco-Pages! We formed a creative family here at Deco-Pages, Thank goodness that we can all stay in touch, and that this is not goodbye.

To our community members who have also been a big part of our creative family we will miss you, and hope that you will also stay in touch. We will share a list of blogs and websites with you where our team members can be found.

The closing of this site is a sign of the times. The cost of running this site is simply not supported by sales. I would like to take this opportunity to help the digital scrapbooking world in general by sharing a few thoughts with you all.

I know we all love freebies, but unfortunately, if there is an overabundance of supplies available for free, then sites where you can find quality products and interact with people who share your interest will eventually cease to exist.

When a person walks into a grocery store, they might get a sample of a new brand of cheese, or even a free box of crackers… if they buy 1, but that is the catch… the store has to make money, or it cannot stay open, and it’s inventory has to be kept up by paying it’s merchants and employees, or they will stop bringing products in or stop working, which again comes back to sales.

One person doesn’t have to spend a lot of money every time they go to a store, but they do have to purchase something on a regular basis, or the store will have to close it’s doors.

To those of you who have supported Deco-Pages on a regular basis, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I apologize to you for not being able to keep our site open...to the rest, I urge you in the future to support the digital scrapbook sites you like to call your virtual home.

For all of our faithful club members that still have months they have paid for coming to them, we have issued gift certificates to cover what is still active and unused in your membership. If you did not receive your gift certificate, please contact me at deb@deco-pages.com

I wish you all the best, and hope to see you around the web…

Best Regards,
Deb Ammerman
Owner
www.deco-pages.com




Just follow this link to our Deco-Pages Store to purchase these Designer Collections for 50% OFF!
http://www.deco-pages.com/


Deb Ammerman, Deco-Pages Owner, has a great offer for you!

From now until October 31st, I am offering you either of my newest kits, Pajama Party or Halloween Fun for FREE with a $10 purchase in the store. You may choose any kit or kits from any designer in the store to qualify for this special offer!

When you place your order, there is a "comment area" field where you can enter a note, (during the check out process)... please let me know which kit you want and I will send you a coupon to get the kit for FREE with your completed paid order. Please allow up to 24 hours for me to process and send you your coupon.

Follow this link to the Deco-Pages store to find some great kits by our many designers, make your purchase and then select your FREE kit! http://www.deco-pages.com



You can take a closer look at Pajama Party here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=1



You can check out Halloween Fun here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...5&cat=0&page=1

We want to let our Club Deco Members know that they will be getting kits for November from contributing designers. This is a sneak peak at the Quick Pages in Deb's contribution for November.





Be sure to stop by before the closing date of November 11, 2010 to download the Club Deco Kit!

There is still time left in October to participate in the fun challenges at Deco-Pages. Go here to find all the challenges, guidelines, and previews of the rewards:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=77

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/

Grungy Earth Page Kit – Waite for the Moment Designs by Jan Waite

The weekend before school started, we had Luke and Avery for a sleepover. It is tradition to spread out an old comforter in front of the TV making it possible to have treats in the living room...while watching our before bedtime movie! They were so excited when I came down from the attic with Mom's stuffed Alvin from when she was a child. Alvin took turns watching the movie with Luke and Avery.

Love this Grungy Earth Page Kit by Jan Waite (Waite for the Moment Designs)...the colors match our living room decor perfectly.

This kit also comes with a cute worm and grungy cardboard elements perfect for a grungy little boy LO, too!



DD Jennifer and I have the same color scheme in our living rooms. So, this Grungy Earth Page Kit by Jan Waite was also perfect for these photos taken in her new home.

Journaling:
Reese’s First Birthday brought together lots of family and friends. We were all greeted with this gorgeous cross and writing on the wall above the French doors opposite the entry of our daughter and Reese’s Aunt Jennifer’s new home.



You can find Grungy Earth Page Kit here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...t=0&page=1

Creating with Track and Field by Paris Designs

If they gave medals for the sheer love of running, Luke, you would have a huge collection!

Journaling:
When you were 4 years old, we visited Pappy eveyry day for a week. Each time you ran around these sidewalks over and over again. You would stop and wave at Pappy and off you would go again.



At the beginning of football season, the school had meet the Indians. The kids were all allowed to run on the big football field. Luke loves all sports and he really loves to run...he was thrilled to be out there on the big field!



You can find Track and Field Kit by Paris Designs here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...t=0&page=1

Keepsake Memories Kit by Cautcha Lookin' Images

Marsha, my sunflower friend, is shown here with her first granddaughter...they have the same smile! I loved this frame with this awesome cluster...and the sunflowers made it perfect for my sunflower friend!

While trying to capture this butterfly with it's wings open, a bee flew right into the photo headed for the same flower!



You can find Keepsake Memories Kit by Cautcha Lookin' Images here:

http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...t=0&page=1

Special Offer for a Free Kit at Deco-Pages.com

Deb Ammerman, Deco-Pages Owner, has a great offer for you!

From now until October 31st, I am offering you either of my newest kits, Pajama Party or Halloween Fun for FREE with a $10 purchase in the store. You may choose any kit or kits from any designer in the store to qualify for this special offer!

When you place your order, there is a "comment area" field where you can enter a note, (during the check out process)... please let me know which kit you want and I will send you a coupon to get the kit for FREE with your completed paid order. Please allow up to 24 hours for me to process and send you your coupon.

Follow this link to the Deco-Pages store to find some great kits by our many designers, make your purchase and then select your FREE kit! http://www.deco-pages.com



You can take a closer look at Pajama Party here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=1


You can take a closer look at Halloween Fun here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...5&cat=0&page=1

Happy Halloween by Lion Designs

With all the color and elements that one would attribute to Halloween this kit is perfect for your little spooky ghost or goblin...but don't forget the adults too! This kit is filled with Halloween Fun! It has 16 papers, and more than 50 elements and perfect for every Halloween event! Available in the store for an introductory price of just $3.99!



You can find Happy Halloween in Lion Designs store here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...1&cat=0&page=1

Spread the word...there's a huge selection of Halloween and Fall kits at Deco-Pages. We would love for you to post this AD on your facebook page and blogs to share with your friends just how awesome digital scrapbooking is and invited them to join us here at Deco-Pages.com! Just use this link to post a larger version of this fun AD: http://board.deco-pages.com/data//1051/HalloweenAd-DecoPages.jpg



Deco-Pages Challenges also have some great Halloween kits for you!

October Material Girl Challenge hosted by Designs by Abbe has this great kit, Spooky, that is perfect for your Halloween photos. Go here for guidelines to the fun challenge:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3413#post93413



October Greeting Card Template Challenge hosted by P4DSDesignz has a great starter kit that is free for Club Deco members and can be purchased here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...2&cat=0&page=1


Here's your reward for participating in the October Greeting Card Template Challenge



Go here for the guidelines for this fun challenge:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3117#post93117

There's an exciting New Weekly Event at Deco-Page and you could be a winner just by posting a LO in the gallery!

A $3.00 gift certificate to the Deco-Pages store is given to the Layout of the Week winner! Nominations are made by Deco-Pages community members Sunday through Saturday. The following Sunday everyone votes in the poll that is open for 24 hours. The winner of LOTW poll is entered into the Layout Of The Month poll for a chance for an additional prize!

The winner for the week of Oct 10th-16th is Spring Garden by cas.



Follow this link to congratulate cas and leave her some love!
http://board.deco-pages.com/showphoto.php?photo=41993

What makes this event even more exciting is that you can nominate and you can be a winner. There are a few specific rules that need to be followed so be sure and read all the particulars before you make your first nomination. The rules and how to post the LO you want to nominate into the thread are given in the first post of each week!

Follow this link to Nominations for week of Oct 17th-23rd!
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7964

Read the rules and start participating in this fun and exciting happening at Deco-Pages! You never know, you might be our next winner!!!

Just a reminder...Black Orchid Designs is having a sale through the end of October on their 5 Paper Packs. Be sure to check out all these lovely embroidered paper packs! Just follow the links to Black Orchid Designs store where these $3.00 paper packs have been reduced to $1.25 each!

Link to Black Orchid Designs store:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...3&cat=0&page=1

By the way, the October Deco-Pages Newsletter is now available!



You can find it here: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7

Until next week...happy digital scrapping!

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/