Tuesday, June 23, 2009

New this week @ Deco-Pages.com

New for the End of June
Another holiday has passed and we near the end of June already! Time flies when you’re having fun and that is just what we are having at Deco-Pages.com! With fun and inspiring challenges and new kits that stimulate our creative expressions sending us off to find just the right photos. There is something for everyone here to ”help you to always remember!” This is also the last week to get a one year subscription to Club Deco for the special price of $36.00. Starting in July the subscription is available for 1 and 3 months only, so hurry and save $$$$ stop in today and purchase or renew your one year membership while it’s still available and to save even more money, make sure to read to the bottom of this newsletter to $cash$ in on the coupons available this week.
Here is some of what’s new at Deco-Pages.com this week:



Variations on a Sunflower by Sharon Craven (SharonSignitureScraps)
I think Sunflowers are pretty awesome! Once you start designing around them a ton of things come to mind. They're very adaptable, not only too designing but also to using them with so many different occasions and pages. This kit contains 14 papers and 22 elements in 5 zip files totaling 137Mb. You can find this kit here: http://deco-pages.com/product.php?pr...8&cat=0&page=1


Words of Love by Sharon Craven (SharonSignitureScraps)
This kit looks like Spring, Summer or Fall. It would be good for anniversaries, any occasion or just when you want to celebrate your love for that special person or persons. There are some unusual elements, like the little organdy bags and the potpourri bag. The kit comes with 12 papers and 35 elements. I hope you enjoy it! You can find this kit here: http://deco-pages.com/product.php?pr...6&cat=0&page=1 and for more of Sharon’s creative and inspiring kits you can see her store here: http://deco-pages.com/product.php?pr...8&cat=0&page=1




Great Times by Theta
The warm colors in 'Great Times' combined with a cool blue remind me of cold winter nights curled up in front of the fire with a cup of hot cocoa (not included. The patterns and colors will show your winter, everyday, and ancestral photographs to their best advantage. This kit is contained in two files and contains: 6-12x12 patterned papers in 3 designs and 6 colors, 300 dpi jpg , 1 scroll frame, 1 scroll corner element, 1 ribbon, 1 lace, 1 oval tab, 1 round tab, 1 tag, 1 leaf brad, 1 button, and 1 button ribbon. You can find this kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...2&cat=0&page=1


Puppy Love by Theta
I created this kit to go with the February 2009 Deco-Pages Club-Deco Kit. This kit with its bright colors can be used for anything having to do with love and/or your wonderful dog. This kit contains 4 12x12 papers and 13 elements that include 1 plastic heart , 1 Plastic heart/flower , 2 Heart tab , 1 Swirl , 3 Scalloped edge elements , 4 Dog charms , and 1 Tab. You can find this kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=1 and Theta’s store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufactur...ction=1&page=1




70’s Groove by Aubrey’s Mom
Shake your groove thing!! This funky kit inspired by the disco-era is sure to bring back some groovy memories!! This kit contains: 10 papers, 4 bows, 1 fabric flower, 2 frames, 3 raffia bows, 2 ribbon frames, 1 tag, and 2 ribbons. You can find it here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...7&cat=0&page=1



Hippity Hop by Aubrey’s Mom
Fresh and Fun, hop to scrapping with Hippity Hop. This kit contains: 15 papers, 2 bows, 2 buttoned bows, 1 beaded word art, 8 frames, 3 frogs, 2 hanging hearts, 3 journal labels, 4 flowers, 2 lily pads, 2 tags, 7 ribbons and an Alpha set. You can find this product here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...8&cat=0&page=1



Little Lilac by Aubrey’s Mom


Love purple and violet, and lilac too with Little Lilac! This kit contains: 24 papers, 6 bows, 5 buttons, 11 flower elements, 4 frames, 1 butterfly, 1 index card, 1 journal label, 4 paperclips, 4 ribbons, 1 threaded ribbon, 2 stitches, 2 tags, 1 flower border, 3 wraps, and an Alpha set. You can find this fragrant kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=1 and her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufactur...ufacturerid=65




Creekside by Ice Princess Scrapz

What would you expect to see along the banks of an old, winding creek? Perhaps some ducks and geese, maybe a canoe and an old oar awaiting you to take them on a new adventure, or a stone pathway leading to an overgrown cottage that beckons to your curiosity. Creekside is made up of some of those things that adventures are made from. There's even a fallen log for you to hurdle across and a lantern or two for when nightfall darkens the sky. Take that magic voyage today and enjoy some scrapbooking "back-to-nature" style. This kit contains: 20 background papers, 4 frames, 5 ducks and geese, 5 unique botanicals, 1 butterfly, 1 fallen log, 1 old cottage, 1 mossy rock, 1 stone pathway, 1 raffia wrap in 6 colors, 1 set of journal tags in 4 colors, 1 lantern in 2 colors, 1 canoe, 1 oar, 1 rusty staple, 1 strip of grass, and 1 torn edge in 7 colors. You can find this kit here: http://deco-pages.com/product.php?pr...5&cat=0&page=1



Ellie Mae by Ice Princess Scrapz

From fancy to funky frames and gemstones galore, this kit provides you with a wide variety of layout avenues. There's texture, patterns, and lots more for you to explore. While you're shopping, pick up a gift certificate for your best scrapbooking friend so she, too, can get this kit! She'll love you for it! You can find this kit here: http://deco-pages.com/product.php?pr...5&cat=0&page=1 and for more of Ice Princess Scrapz visit her store here: http://deco-pages.com/manufacturers....ction=1&page=1




Never-Ending Friendship is full of color, flowers and prints. Perfect for that Never-Ending Friendship you want to scrap. This can be your best friend, a special family member, schoolmate or even a co-worker. The possibilities are endless for the use of this kit. This monster kit is free to Club Deco Members. Not all contributions are shown here, there is so much more. If you’re not a Club Deco Member yet there are two options for you: 1 month or 3 months. As a Club Deco Member you receive the monthly mega kit for free, starter kits for some of the challenges, member only freebies and so much more. You may find additional information here in the forums.



PLEASE NOTE: June is the final month that you can purchase an annual membership to Club Deco for $36.00. In order to stay current with market pricing, starting in July, the three month and 1 month trials to the club will still be available on an ongoing basis, and the Annual Membership will be discontinued. So take advantage of the great price and order your Annual Membership to Club Deco Today! http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/payments.php

There are a variety of fun and creative challenges available that offer a kits, QP’s and coupons for participation rewards. Check out some of these great challenges here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=77

Check out the new challenges introduced this month!
Artist Trading Cards Challenge hosted by ChristineMc:
Do you enjoy creating ATCs? (Artist Trading Cards) Well, good news! The challenge is back! Be sure to check the forum on June 1st for an all new challenge complete with rules, monthly challenge ideas, and of course all the details on making these wonderful little works of art!
You can find more about the ATC challenge in this forum:http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=5334
ATC gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/showgallery.php/cat/706

Eclectic Challenge hosted by Aubrey’s Mom:
Every month is something new!! Inspiration came from many sources, so each month we'll explore a different inspiration item and learn new techniques... and maybe do something a bit different than normal.
You can find the Eclectic Challenge Forum here: http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=5352

Are you the chosen one for Layout of the Day? Stop in and see the daily picks of the Deco-Pages creative team. Every day one of the members will choose a layout from the gallery that stands out to them. Here are some of this week’s choices



My Little Book of ATC's by Deb Ammerman



A Smile To Remember by ChristineMc



Just Swinging by Ohana


SAVE $$$$$$ with Sales and Coupons!!!!




Want to save even more money? Visit our Mini-Memories section of the store! All kits in this section are just $1.99 everyday! What a great way to build your scrapping library and not spend a lot of money! You can find the Mini-Memories Section here: http://deco-pages.com/home.php?cat=422

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!
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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Time Began in a Garden



by Retro Designs

Time Began In a Garden is a decorative whimsical kit to display your garden to its best advantage. It includes many original and unusual accents and frames such as a vintage floral seed packet, an elegant art deco figure and a window frame with 8 apertures.

Kit includes: 9 backgrounds 12 X 12, 7 frames, 2 page borders, 3 brads, 1 art deco garden ornament, 2 bird houses, 1 bird on a wire, 1 bucket, 1 bunny stick, 1 flower stick, 1 sleeping cat ornament, 1 enamelled butterfly, 1 enamelled snail, 1 fairy ornament, 1 ornamental fountain, 1 frog ornament, 1 wooden garden sign, 1 hook, 1 key and tag, 1 ornamental bird bath, 1 fern flourish, 1 painted flower, 1 copper patio clock, 1 pot plant, 1 potting shed sign, 1 rusty ornament, 1 shelf, 1 floral sign, 1 trowel, 1 vintage seed packet, 1 watering can, and 1 quick page with 1 aperture. You can find this kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18684&cat=0&page=1. For a limited time only you can save $1.00 on the purchase of this kit by entering: RetroGarden in the coupon code for the kit! Coupon is valid until June 30th!

There are free Quick Pages available for this inspirational kit and you can find the details here: http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?p=71380#post71380

Here's a layout I did using the above kit

Tuesday, June 2, 2009