National Scrapbooking Day

May 2nd is National Scrapbooking Day!

It’s National Scrapbooking Day and the designers at Deco-Pages.com have created special gifts just for the occasion. Scented Memories is the theme and each of the participating designers has created their version of this special gift. Individual contributions build a phenomenal mega kit to help you to always remember!

Here are the previews of some of what will be available!


Contribution by Deb Ammerman
Hello and Happy National Scrapbooking Day! Please come visit us at Deco-Pages and see all the wonderful digital scrapbooking kits we have available in our store and share the love of this hobby with us in our gallery and forum. Our team has come together to create a wonderful gift for you, which will be available for you to download for FREE this week!



Contribution by Jennifer Rassi
Inside I have included a special gift for you to use in my store. A ticket to save 40% OFF any purchase of $2.00 or more but hurry, it expires on May 21st, 2009. Happy National Scrapbooking Scrapbooking Day!


Contribution by Ice Princess Scrapz
Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day @ Deco-Pages -- Let us help you to always remember! To get a jump start on your sprin shopping, I have a coupon for you good towards any of the kits in my shop for 50% off. Coupon is valid for one week only -- so hurry on over to the shop. Please use this code: IPS_ISD_50%off


Contribution by dream Catchers Scrapping
Here is what I have contributed to the mega kit to help you create some great scrapbooking pages.


Contribution by Kaklei Designs
Happy National Scrapbooking Day! My gift for you to enjoy plus 30% off using this coupon code: kkd_30 in orders greater than $4.00 until the end of May.


Contribution by Lori Staton
Happy National Scrapbooking Day everyone! Here is my contribution for you. Along with a 15% Discount Coupon in the file code: PFD28. Good for anything in my store till the End of May. Hope that you enjoy!


Contribution by Paris Designs
Happy National Scrapbooking Day! In honor of that, here is our portion of the gift to you. As an added suprise you can use the coupon code PMBNSDMay09 good for 50% on anything in our store with orders greater than $5.00. But hurry, coupon expires May 15th!


Contribution by RoseMadeDesigns
There is also a coupon inside good for 40% off any $4.00 or more purchase of RoseMadeDesigns products.
Hurry! It expires on May 15, 2009! And, be sure to check the Deco-Pages forum for some FREE matching quick pages!

Do you love Mega Kits?

Every month the designers at Deco-Pages.com put together a wonderful mega kit with individual contributions that is available to Club Deco Members. If you're not a Club Deco Member yet there are three options for you; 1 month, 3 months or a whole year. 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. http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3355.

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
Twitter: http://twitter.com/DecoPages

Look What's Happening @ Deco-Pages.com This Week!

Tomorrow is National Scrapbooking Day and Deco-Pages.com has some exciting things happening this week. In addition to the new challenges and Club Deco kit they've created a wonderful collaborative kit just for National Scrapbooking Day and it's available in the forum all week starting the 2nd through the 8th!


Plus, if you purchase anything in the store this whole month you get entered into a drawing for a $20.00 Gift Certificate!!!! How Cool Is That!!!! You can find the Deco-Pages.com store here: http://deco-pages.com/


And to top it off...for this weekend only, Deb Ammerman is offering 75% off her kits! What an awesome savings that is!!! You can find her store here: http://deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=5&sort=add_date&sort_direction=1&page=1


Stop in at Deco-Pages.com and cash in on the savings!!!! Hope to see you there!

Coming in May - National Scrapbooking Day

New This Week at Deco-Pages

"And Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;
and each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast
rose from the dreams of its wintry rest."
- Percy Bysshe Shelley, The Sensitive Plant

April Showers bring May Flowers, pollen, allergies...you know the drill. We go through winter waiting for spring and the signs of new growth dreaming of the promise of warmer sunnier days. The colors of the season are the colors in the store at Deco-Pages.com. Check out what colors the designers have in store for you. Visit us today at http://www.deco-pages.com and see what's new this week like these new kits:

Brand new in the store this week:

	Buds of May Page Kit by RoseMadeDesigns Buds of May has soft colors and sweet girls growing pretty buds in their gardens. You may even see a cute bug or two. This sweet kit contains: 15 background papers, 5 flowers, 2 flower pots, 1 butterfly, 3 brads, 1 wheelbarrow, 5 girls, 1 fleece flower, 8 bows, 5 ribbons, 1 ribbon flower, 2 string-wrapped hearts, 5 tags, 2 flower frames, 5 buttons, 4 date strips, 4 label tapes, 1 bead string and 2 flower pots. You can find this kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18540&cat=0&page=1
Also new in the store this week by RoseMadeDesigns is: Buds of May Add-on Kit by RoseMadeDesigns Sweet spring gardens, flowers, butterflies, good friends...all of these can be found in the Buds of May Add-on Kit that coordinates with the full Buds of May Page Kit You can find it here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18545&cat=373&page=1 Watermelon Rind Page Kit by RoseMadeDesigns Watermelon Rind is cute everyday kit that would also be great for spring and picnic pages complete with plaids you would expect from a summery kind of kit. This great kit contains: 8 background papers, 1 basket, 2 wrap bows, 2 buttons, 2 ribbon flowers, 1 flower clip, 1 ladybird, 1 picnic cloth, 1 scallop frame, 2 rickrack, 1 hanging tag, 1 flower sticker, 1 ivy and 1 bench.you can find it here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18548&cat=0&page=1 For other kits available from RoseMadeDesigns, please visit her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=8&sort=add_date&sort_direction=1&page=1
	Spring Bliss by Jennifer Rassi Flowers, greenery and pastels are the theme of spring and this kit as well! Perfect for feminine pages or for your gardens, this kit is just what the season commands. Kit Includes: 20 background papers, 6 tags, 6 flower elements, 5 bows, 5 rick racks, 3 metal flower brads, 2 lace, 1 grass border, 2 butterflies, 4 strings, 4 cluster frames, 2 journal clusters and 2 tiebacks. You can find this springy kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18550&cat=373&page=1 For other great kits by Jennifer please visit her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=32&sort=add_date& sort_direction=1&page=1
	A Chick Thing by Designs by Susanna Wollman This beautiful, uplifting kit is all about Easter and how we celebrate. For those who also call this day Resurrection Sunday, there is a crystal cross and eight word art items all about Jesus. To others, the kit has baskets, colored eggs, a chick, and more! Fifteen papers and 40 embellishments make this kit all you need for scrapping your memories. The kit can be found here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18541&cat=0&page=1
Monica Claire by Designs by Susanna Wollman This hoppy little kit has pastels, bunnies, buttons and more. Soft enough for spring and a variety of elements that make it great for your little bunnies! Complete with 16 papers, 6 buttons, 3 stamps, 6 glass cameos, 2 bunnies, 8 bows, 9 ribbons, 3 curly ribbons, 4 rectangular tags and 5 round tags. You can find it here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18496&cat=0&page=1 Gabie by Designs by Susanna Wollman Gabie is all boy... and he's full of fun! This kit just reeks of little boys with 12 papers, 3 sheets of vellum, 2 lost buttons, 1 worm, a ring of oval tags (tags are also separate), 1 rectangular tag, a ribbon, a bow, and of course! -- a pocketful of marbles! You can find this adorable kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18495&cat=0&page=1 Be sure to stop by Susanna's store to see what other wonderful kits she has available. You can find her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=60&sort=add_date&sort_direction=1&page=1
April 09 Club Deco - Working for a Living Working for a Living is this month's inspiring Club Deco Kit. With contributions from various site designers there's something for everyone whether you are a SAHM, computer programmer, nurse, real estate agent or most anything else this wonderful kit is to inspire you to create your everyday memories. 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 three options for you; 1 month, 3 months or a whole year. 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. http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3355

Challenges at Deco-Pages

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:

Photography Challenge: The theme this month is working for a living and you are challenged to take a picture of a person or people at work or in their work uniform or a child playing dress up or pretending they are working. How fun is that! You can find this great challenge here: http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5063

ABC Challenge: This fun challenge provides you with a set of alphas just for the challenge and offers you the challenge of adding a variety of other elements to your page for the final composition. Some of the other elements this month include: 3 papers, 3 flowers, 2 ribbons/rickrack/or lace and a few other things. It definitely takes your mind outside the box. You can find this fun challenge here: http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5052

Scrap by Numbers: This month's challenge comes in groups of 3's but they have to be different. Three different flowers, three different papers...you get the idea. Stop in and see what RoseMadeDesigns has in store for you this month. You can find the challenge here: http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5074

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:

Beautiful by Nelleke		Cute as a Bug by Flutterbyefaery

Stop in the Forum and check out the other challenges that are created to inspire you and "To Help You Always to Remember!"

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/

All That Glitters by Retro Designs

Gold really isn´t all that glitters in this bright and sparkling kit. There are gem encrusted bows and flowers and an extra sprinkling of rhinestones for an added sparkle, plus a jeweled butterfly to flutter through your floral pages. It's suitable for all feminine and heritage pages too, and due to its various heart elements, it makes pretty birthday cards and valentines.

Kit includes:

10 backgrounds 12 X 12
2 shaped backgrounds in PNG format 12 X 12
29 misc. embellishments
6 frames
2 page borders
1 quick page with 2 apertures



You can find this glittery new kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18536&cat=0&page=1

Happy Birthday Jennifer Rassi

Stop by Jennifer Rassi's Store today and SAVE$$$, SAVE$$$, SAVE$$$ Check out her coupon!



You can find her store here: http://deco-pages.com/manufacturers....ction=1&page=1

Variety: The Spice of Life

They say that Variety is the spice of life. Well that holds true at Deco-Pages.com. Variety is the spice of the store and there is a wide variety to choose from. Spring colors, bold bright colors, grunge and more. Here is the highlight of new kits this week!
Brand new in the store this week:

Navaho Commercial Use Overlays by Lori Staton


Perfect overlays to use for your southwestern themed pages or color them softer and use for anything and everything. These great overlays are commercial use designed in PSP; you just color them and go! You can find these great overlays in Lori's store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18502&cat=373&page=2 .
She has also created a wonderful paper pack with these terrific overlays. Deep, rich authentic colors in blue, gold, brown and more. Just look at these great pages.

Navaho Paper Pack by Lori Staton

You can find this great paper pack here: http://www.deco-pages.com/images/D/LStatonNavahoPaperPackPreview.jpg
and don't forget to check out her store to see other inspirational kits that she's introduced lately.
You can find her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=40&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1



Tagger Resizer for PSP by Dragons Lair Designs


Ever want to resize those full size kits into a tagger size kit? Well this is the script is for you, Two scripts in one set. Take the Paper Resizer to change your 12X12 inch papers and make them into 800 x 800 pixel size papers and all in a few easy steps, you can alter them all in one go, The element resizer which will take your regular size elements and reduce them to tagger size again in a few easy steps to alter them all in one swoop. Tested in PSPX & PSPX2. Personal & Commercial use OK.
You can find it in the store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18504&cat=373&page=2


What a Girl Wants Alpha by Cornelia Designs

This Alpha is an Add-on to her purple "What a Girl wants" Kit, to make all those great layouts, with that cute Princess Crown Alpha. There are 26 letters included that are 6x6 png files.
You can find it in the store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18505&cat=373&page=2 and don't forget to stop in the store and check out her "What a Girl Wants" kit.
You can find her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=62&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1


Mermaids Gold by Mary Ridgeway


Mermaids Gold is loaded with 170 elements and perfect for you aquatic pages as well as storyboard pages. It also includes 23 background papers and one quick page to get you started.
You can find this kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18506&cat=373&page=1
and don't forget to visit Mary's store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=13&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1

Magic Rainbow by Jen Henson


Bright Bold and beautiful! That's what you'll find with this kit! It is wonderfully versatile with multiple color schemes that you can use individually or mix and match.
This kit is truly magical and you can find it here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18507&cat=373&page=1
and don't forget to visit Jen's store and see what other magical kits she has available http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=9&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1

Tropical Expressions by Ice Princess Scrapz


Aloha! Bon Voyage! and Beach House are just a few phrases that come to mind when perusing the contents of the Tropical Impressions kit. Fascinating background papers of water scenes, impressionistic/whimsical palm trees, bubbles, basket weave patterns, and more all created in a bright, cheerful color palette. High-quality, colored line art crabs, seashells, replicated vintage botanicals, a multi-colored wave border, 10 truly unique frames, and a stuffed shark for you to splash around your layout. There's plenty more for you to explore in your creative session. This is a kit that you will definitely want to have on hand in your scrapping toolbox!
You can find this wonderful kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18508&cat=373&page=1
and don't forget to visit her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=55&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1


Template Duos - Set #14 by Michaele Burkhart
Do you love templates or just something to get you started for a quick page: then these templates are for you! Drop in your photos and papers from a favorite kit and presto...you have a wonderful memory to help you to always remember.
You can find these great templates here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18517&cat=373&page=1 .


Michaele has also released Everyone Is a Winner this week. With a sporty theme and variety of colors this kit is as versatile as they come.
You can find this kit here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18518&cat=373&page=1 .
Her store is here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=10&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1

Stars Overlay Pack by Flutterbyefaery
Need help making your own background so that you can choose your own colors scheme? Flutterbyefaery has created these wonderful overlays just for that purpose...you can choose your own color and texture.
She has it available here: http://www.deco-pages.com/product.php?productid=18519&cat=373&page=1




Also released this week are Twinkle and Cute as a Bug! These kits are available in her store here: http://www.deco-pages.com/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=59&sort=add_date&
sort_direction=1&page=1

Twinkle by Flutterbyefaery
Cute As a Bug by Flutterbyefaery


Working For A Living: at Deco-Pages.com and if you are a Club Deco Member you can receive this wonderful Mega kit for Free. Not all contributions are shown here, there is so much more. If you're not a Club Deco Member yet there are three options for you; 1 month, 3 months or a whole year. 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.
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3355



Do you enjoy challenges that stretch your imagination on preserving your everyday life? Then check out some of these challenges:
Color Challenge: All Sprung Out is the new challenge this month. With a wonderful starter kit available in the store for $1.99 or free to Club Deco Members this challenge shouts spring! Stop in the forum and check out the rewards for participating in this challenge. With the combined talent of Dana Conditt and Lorene Hill they are awesome and make a super kit! You can find the challenge here: http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=5046
Template/Sketch Challenge: Michaele Burkhart has created a wonderful template to get you started with a page in her challenge this month. You get the template for free! Drop in your papers and pictures and you've created a page that will help you to Always Remember! You can find her challenge here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5060
Photography Challenge: This month the challenge is hosted by Mary Ridgeway. Partnering with the theme of the Club Deco Kit "Working For A Living" Mary challenges you to take a picture of a person or people at work which captures something that tells a story or an essential quality which makes them good at their job (the photo of a quality can be a portrait or candid shot). Then use the photo or photos in a layout telling a story or explaining the quality or qualities. You can find the challenge here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5063
Stop in the Forum and check out the other challenges that are created to inspire you and "To Help You Always to Remember!"
While you're at Deco-Pages.com don't forget to check and see if your page has been chosen for Layout of the day. Look at some of the recent choices for this week's featured pages

Chris and Dillon
by Jen Hanson

That Sweet Baby Girl
by Scrapkat4914

Have you been chosen for Layout of the Day?
Visit us here http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=145 to see if your page has been chosen for LOTD and don't forget to leave some love while you're browsing around the gallery.
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/