A place to be able to touch base with feelings, hopes, dreams, trials and tribulations. To walk and work through things that bother me and possibly all of us. Turtles Rainbow Gold was born after to show my colorful creations and late husbands artwork . I hope you enjoy both! "True progress quietly and persistently moves along without notice" ~St. Francis of Assisi
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sadly lacking in my manners...
I will start with a couple at a time as I go along, but will get at least the recent ones up for all to see!!
Phreyfall's Flower Girl
Physioscrapper's Recipe
and her "whimsical garden party LO" which I loved!!
I need to make up a new preview for the kit...but you can see all the detail pages here at the Deco-Pages.com store where we are exclusive!!
Surprise deal... if you like this kit and want it... it is currently 4.50 in the store. PM me at Deco-pages and I will make you a coupon for getting the kit for $2.00. Say you saw it on my blog!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
#3... seems to be a hard one!
Ok... I gave 2 words of one kit name between the 2 hints and hints about the other kit in each hint.
Hints for both 3 and 15!
Guess you need to be a good tracker (and not necessarily in the field) to be able to snag goodies at a scavenger hunt...It is not like you are listening to the fluttering of birds wings in the spring...
Good luck!!!
PS...for anyone new just arriving for the Scavenger Hunt at Deco-Pages, there is also a freebie further down here in the blog for you to snag before you head off...to hunt!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Another hint...
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Scavenger Hunt at Deco Pages is on!!
There is also a freebie for you if you want further down the posts!!
Preview of what you can find?
To know the code you must find the coupon. :)
I am going to try and pop the blog roll in for you...we will see if it works!
Deco-Pages Valentine Scavenger Hunt Blog Roll
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Scavenger hunt at Deco-Pages starts tomorrow!!
I know for us you will be looking for 2 images...
They both look like this one, but with 2 different numbers... one says 3...and one says 15. Each image will lead you to a prize... which I will post the preview... tomorrow! Hope you come and join the hunt with us and get your prizes!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
February Freebie from Paris Designs!!
You can download them from 4Share and the file is called FebFreebieParisDesigns.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
New club kit out...Puppy Love Letters--Feb09
Each month there is a different theme, different color scheme and any of the designers at Deco who want to participate, can. Each one who does puts in a full kit into the club...many months the sizes have been much more than a GB!! That is huge and they all color coordinate. At the end of the month the designers can then put their kits in the store for sale...and the that single club kit becomes many separate kits available for purchase. Makes much more sense to just join the club!! Club Deco is available in three membership choices, find out more in the forum at Deco-Pages!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Our new blue/silver tree is gone...
I was at work in the morning and happened to look out the window, only to see the workers from the Mairie dismantling the tree. How sad. Luckily I did get a photo of it during the day, unfortunately I did not realize it was in the shade at the time. Oh well. Too late now... here is what it looked like during the day. If the sun was shining on it, it would be more silverish and shiney. At night it was a beautiful blue. Scroll down to earlier posts and you will see a night shot of it!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Sale of our items and others!!
French Solde (sale) happening with our kits!!
Head on over to Deco-Pages.com and check out our kits for our first sale here at Deco! We are offering a special deal, you buy 2 of our kits and get the 3rd one for free.How this works... you place an order for the 2 kits, I will contact you via the email to find out which kit you would like for free. I will then send you a coupon to which will allow you to get that kit for free. I will contact you via the email that you have listed in your profile in the shopping cart, so make sure your email is correct and watch for my emails!!
Sale ends January 21st!
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I just wanted to be sure you knew about this great bargain before the sale was over... Through January 16th, 2009 you can purchase my newest release, Tweet Tweet by Jennifer Rassi
for 33% OFF the regular price!!! That's right you can grab this too cute kit for only $3.99 !!
Come see what other deals we have in the Deco-Pages store today!
Until next time... Happy Scrapping,
Jennifer Rassi
my store
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Retro Designs' Rusted on Sale!
Check it all out here: Rusted by Retro Designs
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Watercolors (Aquarelle) now up as well as a Merry Christmas!
As it is now 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve, dinner is calling, we just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!! May your Christmas be a time of joy for you and your family. Even if it just means being together with those you love, appreciate what you have!!
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Full of Emotion!
We have had some great layouts made with it also!
For seeing all of the detailed images, they can be found by clicking here to see the kit Full of Emotions where we sell exclusively at Deco-Pages.com.
Here is the description:
Paris Designs Full of Emotion
Feeling sad, disappointed, frazzled? Got the grungies in this kit for you! How about Happy, peaceful, calm? There are flowers, hearts, cheery backgrounds for you to play with and enjoy. This was a combo kit on emotions, with lots of different frames, ribbons, laces both straight and curled, journaling books and papers along with little elements and doodles to help you make that page full of emotions for your memory book!
This kit was made based on a 12x12 page, using 300 DPI for the backgrounds and elements for ease of manipulation. Cut the papers or use as they are, make your elements larger or smaller, play, enjoy and relax!
Kit includes:
13 grungy backgrounds different colors/different grunge!
13 bright and cheery backgrounds, different colors/different feelings
2 - 12x12 quick pages
2 - 8 1/2 x 11 quick pages
5 feelings (words)
21 misc elements
7 curled lace
13 straight (12") lace strips
6 curled ribbons
13 straight (12") grungy ribbons
3 full page framing combinations
4 doodles
6 flower cluster round frames
7 matts for journaling or interiors for round frames
7 small flower clusters
3 folded frames
1 angel frame
5 grungy star frames
5 grungy circle frames
10 journaling notebooks (2 styles)
This kit, as are all of our kits and items, allowed to be used for Scrap4Hire!
We would love to see your creations using our items. Don't hesitate to contact us with comments or you have questions.
Special thank you to:
Royanna Fritschmann
Gunhild Storeide
Josephine Carson
Cindy Doerksen
Thaty Borges Designs
Obsidian Dawn (Brushes)
Sweetdigiscraps
Monday, December 22, 2008
Our new blue tree
I came home late one afternoon to see this silver, metal tree setting at our "courtyard" here at Place des Fetes. We already had 3 or 4 cut trees the Mairie had put here, with bows to make it look more festive. But this was different. Of course, I did not have my camera so I thought to myself, it is just a silver looking metal tree, with lights, later. Came home, and later that day (of course it was after dark already by 5 pm) I went to get bread. Again, forgot the camera. I rounded the corner only to see this beautiful blue tree...glowing in the courtyard.
Of course, I bought the bread, took it home and then came back down with the camera in hand. I was not alone by then, there were people around taking photos with their cameras, cell phones, on the phone talking to someone saying come and bring a camera, there was a couple asking someone to take a photo of them in front of the tree...so I waited my turn and took some photos. I have yet to get a photo of that rather plain looking silver metal tree in the daylight, but, could not resist making the extra trip to get a photo of this!
Just in the store at Deco-Pages!
We have also had some wonderful pages made from the kit...here is just a sampling of 3 of them...
Where can you find it? At Deco-Pages of course. To go to the Heritage Blessings kit by Paris Designs at Deco-Pages.com click on this line!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
YES!! Life slows down!!
This last weekend we entertained 7 extra people in our tiny apartment. I am sure that when they all came in they wondered where they were going to eat...but with furniture in the hallway outside the apartment and everything possible out of the way, we pulled the table out to seat them all and have an American Thanksgiving dinner. Not everyone "appreciated" the dinner...being French, eating an American dinner is not necessarily high on their list, but all left here not able to eat a single morsel more!!
My goal, getting back to the actual subject, is to also start getting photos of hubbies originals that I have framed and get them on this site as well. I would love to sell some of them! I love them and it is hard to part with them, but, we need a roof on the house in Michigan so that is where every cent will go. In the coming weeks I will be taking photos and getting them put up in the side bar... I hate to have them go as I love each and every painting he has done, but, the roof is more important! I will also be offering some freebies, both CU and regular... wow...new for me (the CU ones) but I will do this!!
Thank you all for being such patient and faithful followers. Keep your eyes open and watch for what comes next!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Calling for snow....
Update on the contest...no winner this time. I will keep it up and allow the possibility until the next contest is up, then that one will expire. Thank you to all of those who have guessed, some were close, but close only counts in horse shoes, or so they say!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Freebie link fixed!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
OMGoodness!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
I feel a bit in the fog today...
Friday, October 10, 2008
Now things get mixed up!
9 October 2008- No pictures this week. I was the volunteer photographer for an orientation program in Paris and need some time away from the camera. I worked a bit on Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday. Who would have thought it was so exhausting?She is from Texas, but believe it was somewhere else before that...northeast I believe. You can find her blog on the listing on the left, Going to Paris and Beyond. I also spent both days at the same conference and came home totally wiped out. As I managed 1 photo there before my batteries went kaput, I am hoping I can get some digital copies from her. (How shameful for a digital person to have no back up batteries that work, guess 'she' forgot to recharge them!!) My new friend is right, these are supposed to be enjoyable days, but as much as I enjoy them, I am then behind 2 days with all of my regular 'duties' and my body and mind are still working on all of the info I took in and stair climbing I did at the church. It was a great conference! We welcomed between 85 and 100 new English speaking people (only qualification to come to Bloom Where You're Planted is you must speak English) into WOAC. They automatically become members once they do anything with our organization. This was also what I spent my spring working on, I was the managing editor for the Bloom Where You're Planted book, which I am proud to say came out great! The 38th edition was released on Monday for the orientation. I met lovely people and reconnected with others. I was able to set in on some very interesting presentations (being on the board of WOAC) and even after living here for more than 10 years, I am still learning about Paris, France and the culture.
I also need to get some pics on the blog, both here and the other organization I belong to, ACWO. We have a new member brunch happening there on the 16th and November begins the art fairs here. There is a note on the left about what we do and pics are coming! It will be a very busy time from now until just before Christmas. I will try and keep you posted on everything...from new kits and designing to the more personal things going on!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Calendar Kits in the Deco Store!
Here are the previews of the two and you can see them in the store at Deco-Pages here.
Garden Party...in the store!
Indulgence now in the store!
I will add some of the other previews, although not all... go here to see them all!! Deco-Pages Store!
September was a very busy month, have been trying to get caught up and have succeeded in several areas, not all. The contest was one of them. Before Sunday evening the 2nd contest details will be posted. Promise! Also a freebie coming and other kit previews.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Seems I missed the contest also!
Right now we are still dealing with jet lag. Getting up in the morning is almost impossible, but at night, when we should be going to bed, we are still awake. The first few days it was 3 in the morning and we were getting sleepy, but it is better now...by midnight we are going to sleep if we are lucky. The early mornings still feel like the middle of the night though. Most of the putting away from the luggage that was unpacked and "piled" here and there is done. I think I am just getting down to craft items that seem to build rather than disappear.
So, if you have been watching and waiting, don't give up. I have discovered I am way over-committed and not sure what I am going to do about it yet, but know that I do not physically and mentally have enough energy to keep going at the pace we were at before. Nor do I want to. Too many things I enjoy are getting put on the back burner for when "I find time" and I have been watching the fact the time has just flown by, wondering where it went and not much memory of doing anything. I will try and keep you all posted on what I actually change. For now I need to get groceries so we can eat and get things moving on the Church Christmas Fair!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Did you miss the contest?
Freebie Brag Book Pages For YOU!!
Tammy (Phreyfall) was busy again...and she created 2 great brag book pages for you. These are using our May Mothers Day kit, (found in the store at Deco-Pages here).
Again, these can be turned any direction and will compliment any photo!!
Where can you get them at? They are stored here, with the others on 4share! Download here.
These are the MayMothersDayBB!! Please leave some love if you download! If you want her to make more she has to feel wanted!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
We have a winner!!
Background: Snow Much Fun
Heart: Ever After
Pink button: The B's Have It
Bow: Country Potpourri
White flower: The B's Have It
Lt brown stamp: The Journey Traveled
Tag mat: The B's Have It
I have already sent her an email telling her I will get her kit to her right away. If you want to check out her blog, it is Rockin' Like A Hermit Crab which I think is pretty cool she guessed right...
CONGRATULATIONS CATHERINE!!
There will be another contest next month! Watch for the layout...
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Some good guesses!!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Do you need to see that LO larger?
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Freebies!! 2 Brag Book Pages
The kit, as you probably know, can be found here.
The 2 brag book pages? They are on 4Share...here! The name of the zip is ParisDesignsSunKissed2BBPagesJune14. I put the date in so we can keep track. I believe that means there are more coming. Enjoy! Please leave alittle love below or on 4share if you download. Thanks!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Freebies--2 Brag Book Pages
Phreyfall did it again.. created 2 lovely pages for you, using our Sun Kissed kit. The bottom one could be used vertically, the top horizontal only. I have added the zip to the files, and make sure you look for the name ParisDesigns-SunKiss2pgs in the files. Click on the name above or on the preview...both take you to the 4-shared file!! It is near the center, as I have left them all up, in case someone missed one.
Oh...where has the time gone?
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Star QP Freebie available now!
Woooohoooo!!! Phreyfall did it again, came up with another great quick page that you can use in any direction! Here is her layout using it:
I can see it going in absolutely any direction, depends on how you want to use it. I love his expressions, he certainly is a star! She again used the Sun Kissed Kit by Paris Designs, (Yes, that is us) and our kits can be found here.
Here are the previews, again, she was a sweetheart and did 2 sizes for you!! What would we do without her?!
Click on the name of the QP or on the preview to take you to the freebie! Please leave some love if you download! All of the freebies are still available, the name for this freebie is: ParisDesignsStarQuickPageFreebie
We hope you enjoy it!!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
A new freebie to start off May!
These are just the first of a few freebies she has put together from our kit to give out so keep watch in the upcoming days...and a surprise contest to win a kit later this month!! Coming soon... but Shhhhh!!! It is a surprise and I am not supposed to talk about it.
Download here!
(please leave some love here on the blog if you download!)
Monday, April 21, 2008
Birthday today for hubby!
Having just gotten home from work, I have to grab some lunch and then head to the store to buy a nice dinner for Michel for tonight. It is his birthday today. (Shhhhh don't tell anyone I told you but he is 59 today.) I think I will pick up his favorite meal, beef, so that means a steak, potatoes for french fries, fresh green beans, tomatoes and something to make a cake with. Reminds me, I have homework to get done for my french language class tomorrow morning also. Guess I don't get to prepare the freebie I keep thinking about, nor do much else here today!
Thank you all...
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
In memory of...
Friday, March 28, 2008
Women in Art
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Spring in Paris by Paris Designs
You can find it "here" at the Deco-Pages Store!!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
I am so honored!!
A special thank you to Cindy Doerksen; Lisa Craig-Mullins of Primsey Doodle Designs; Faith True FabricFlowers; A special thank you for divabutterfly shapes, digidiva_cuborders by Connie Prince/DigiDiva Designs; karenheckyeah digital designs; "Bannerwoman Design's - Antique frame, SubscribersGrabBag_8 and _9";
Carolyn Brown, Nightwolf Designs; and
SweetDigiScraps.
That covers all 3 parts of the kit. The rest was me!
Bonus kit 1 for posting 1 LO:
Click on the preview if it does not blink to show you all for bonus 1 ..
And then when you post 3 LO's total I will send you this:
and bonus 2 previews...they should be blinking..
and...if you do 5 layouts total...you can request a kit from our selection of kits, free.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
The Weekend!!
I have a new kit that Michel started, I am trying to get finished and get it in Deco...Spring in Paris. I don't even have the previews together yet, but it is coming, soon! Need to get to work on April's PTP Club kit, and I have needlework that has been calling out to me for, ummmmm.... 3 years now to finish? And what am I doing? Making a blog post. I try and look on the bright side, if I were doing the other things, I could not be updating the blog and then would have to apologize again. On my list of things to do are a couple more blinkies and, a freebie for here. Maybe to coordinate with the new kit coming out....
On the up-side, several of my on-line friends are involved in the 3rd digi scrap race happening right now. Good luck to all of you!!! On the down side? Is there one? Of course there is...how foolish to even think there may not be one! One of my designer friends is very ill, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I can't name a name but just pray for Pat's designer friend. It will work just as well! Also, we had one of our brand new CT's resign. Quickest on/off in history I believe. I removed her from the list so only those 4 are new. I tend to take these things much too personally, even if I am given a very legitimate reason for the person leaving. Ever do that? I am sure that at one time or another we all have taken things too personally.
My mom called earlier this week to tell me their apartment building was on fire during the night, they had to set in the car for 2 hours...their apartment was ok, thankfully, and no one was hurt. She called last night to tell me she bought a new mattress. She had back surgery a year ago and the doctor and her PT were actually concerned with the amount of back pain she is having...said she must get a firmer mattress. She did, said it felt like sleeping on a board, but, she was so surprised, has not had any pain all day. I wondered why she did not just write me her normal e-mail. I usually get at least one from her each day, each one telling me she understands that I am so busy and can't write right now. What a sweetie...backward guilt. I think she is just looking for reasons to call...wants to hear my voice and make sure I am actually ok, just swamped. Then with the time difference she calls around 8-10 pm...not my best time of the day, and usually around dinner time. (I know it is too late to eat, but we do it anyway!! Can I have a break here??) By that time of night I am tired, wanting to eat and relax and go to bed. I normally eat, relax a tiny bit and then get back on the computer! But not great at chit-chat. I have not been good about writing or calling and of course I don't visit but once a year. In that my daughter and I are alike. We communicate over the phone in short sentences. Hi...hi. How are you? Fine, tired, you? Fine, tired. Things going ok? Yes, suppose so. (Silence.... each is thinking, but saying nothing. The one who called, hmmm guess it was a bad time to call, but she sounds ok. The one being called, Now what do I say? No news, not really in the mood to talk, but she sounds ok, so I don't have to worry about her. ) Well, you are sure all is fine? Yes, all is fine, really. I will try and write soon...just busy. Ok. Me too. Good talking with you! Love you! Love you too, yes, glad to talk with you! Bye! Bye! My mom? She is the chatty one...can talk to people all day long, every day and loves it. My daughter and I...and my grand daughter all fit in this category, which I believe, are not. If I have actually talked with another human during the day, it fills my quota. I can write, but not really a "social" person. Speaking of being social... we have a dinner out tonight. The language will be french so at least I am not expected to say much. Up side? I don't have to cook and no dishes!! On that upside, I will sign off and go get ready!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
IT'S WILD!!!
Isn't this something!! if you want to see it closer, or learn more about it...click here! Look down at the bottom of the page to see details.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Ok...ok... just a little behind this month..
Welcoming, in alpha order...
Laura M
michellesalgando
movefearlessly
Raistspurr
Thank you all for coming on board!! We are thrilled to have you with us on the team...and let me tell everyone, from seeing their galleries, we are very lucky to have them with us. They are all very talented!!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
As the time flies by...
Here life is hectic. As passover approaches, my cleaning jobs have gone into high gear to get all done. Total cleaning inside and out of everything in the apartments. French class, ah yes. I thought I might slide by and not get "that call" from our professor but it came, and I started again for my 40 hours of lessons. So for the next 3 months, french. Our building has been having plumbing problems, so, they have been turning off the water for the past 6 working days, from 8 am to 5 pm. I just saw a sign coming in from class last night that it will continue through the 8th. I understand that everyone needs to be able to have hot water coming into their apartment, and if it were me I would have been screaming loudly, but it is SO inconvenient!! Lets see...what else? Oh, yes, I am the Managing Editor for the Women of the American Church in Paris publication, Bloom Where You're Planted. An almost full time project which runs until the middle of July. Michel has been so busy he has hardly had time to do anything, so the designing these last couple of months has fallen on my shoulders, and I have 2 kits I must get done this month. Beyond that, and normal everyday things...not much is going on!!