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Product ReleaseZ | Store Upgrade

I have been very busy lately with the blog and creating! Its been amazing to be back blogging and designing and figuring out where I want my business to go and grow. So I am in the process of re-organizing and adding to MY STORE, but I wanted to inform you of what products are going to be available. Some might be available now, but I’m still working on getting stuff set-up, so thanks for your patience! Please check it out and keep coming back for more!  🙂  

So when you go to MY STORE you will see the following categories (there are sub-categories as well):

    • Art | Here you will find downloadable printablez and professionally-printed items of my designs, like art prints, mugs, shirts, etc. that are shipped and printed from Printly.com and/or PrintAura.com.
    • CuttableZ | I am excited to be now offering SVG cuttable files to download and cut using software and your favorite cutting machine! PNGs of the design will also be included with the SVG file.
    • Digital Scrapbook Products | This is where you will find all the old and new products that I create for Digital Scrapbooking. There are lots of categories and collections to look at.
    • Digital ImprintZ | I’m excited to be starting a shirt (and other wears) shop with my designs. These will be professionally-printed by PrintAura.com and will include my Mouse WearZ (Disney-inspired)!
    • Graphic Design | If you have need of some custom graphic design, like logos, branding, flyers, invitations, posters, brochures, ebooks, etc. You will now be able to purchase my graphic design services from my store.
    • Illustration | Here you will find wonderful illustration products from typography to character illustrations.
    • Podcast TherapyZ | Hopefully you saw my new blog series. I am so excited about it! Here you will find the products that I create to help us understand, remember, and HEAL!

 

So what do you think?
What other kinds of products would you love to see?

Sharing my recent product releases, so that you are in the know!

Mondays

The Nourished Creative Collective

So once upon a time I had a graphic design business and LOVED it. I did all kinds of things, but mostly for the digital scrapbook industry/community. I was very involved and I blogged very frequently and I was just so excited about that part of my life.

But as life continued (as it frequently does), change occurred and the digital scrapbook industry waned and I didn’t know what direction to go. I had some personal emotional struggles come through as well. I got overwhelmed and burned out and I began letting my blog/design go. I did do more local freelance work, (mostly in my church and mostly FREE work) and felt the “fun” and “love” of design go away. I found a little enjoyment here and there, but it was a struggle.

And then I “woke up” and realized what I wanted for my life. I began getting involved in some mind and body healing (still working on that) and made some goals. Some of that included finding the JOY in designing again. I have many steps to take, but I am learning and growing and am excited about my potential. So it may be a bit slowly coming, but I’m BACK. I’m ready to jump in and make some progress in my design business.

One of the things that is going to get me to that “happily ever after” is joining an amazing group to help me grow and learn and heal and produce and make progress!

If you love the process of CREATING – no matter what line of work/hobby you are in, but are maybe stuck in how to progress or just need some connection with people who are working towards growing and learning like you. I have an amazing community for you. I just joined myself, but I am so excited about all that it offers. It is a bit of an investment – but your business – YOU – deserve it. I deserve it and I have chosen to invest in it for me and my business. We all need connection in our lives and to find people who you can connect and grow with is amazing.

 

Please visit the Nourished Creative Collective to learn more and to join me in CREATING (this is an affiliate link-but I really strongly believe in this great community):
http://nourishedcreativecollective.com/designzbydede/nourished-creative-collective/

And if you join before September 30th, there are many amazing bonuses that you can receive!

Thanks all for being a part of my life and supporting me in my design business. Life is amazing!

#grow #joy #design #create #nourish #nourishedcreativecollective

Life 365 | Week 22

Monday, May 24, 2010
may24This is what our morning-afternoon looked like! I couldn’t believe it when I looked out the door. The end of May and we are still getting snow storms. JJ went off to school – Joey went off to work – and Bethie (who is still not feeling good) and I stayed home.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010
may25JJ’s Scout Pack Meeting was tonight. They talked about collections and they got to bring their collections with them. JJ is getting quite the collection of Cars Collectibles. His scout leader gave him a new “Doc” (it has eyes that move) and I gave him a new “Lightning McQueen” (that changes color in warm water) for tonight. He was so excited!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
may26JJ’s school does a Dance Festival every year and this JJ’s second year to participate. This year he did a “Hat Dance” with his Life Skills class and he even go to join in the regular 2nd graders dance too! He was so excited and it was so fun to see him dance and enjoy himself!

Thursday, May 27, 2010
may27Beth has an ear infection now and so she’s on antibiotics and JJ’s starting to get that really bad cough. My poor babies – I hate it when they are sick. JJ went to school anyways, since it was his last full day and he really didn’t want to miss Field/Water day. They got to do all kinds of water activities and lots of fun. I was worried about him all day – but he came home happy and only really started coughing at night.

Friday, May 28, 2010
may28JJ’s very last day of school was today. He only had a 1/2 day and then he came home! To celebrate, JJ and Joey went to the Utah Blaze Football game tonight. They had a good time even though JJ was really not feeling too well and the Blaze lost. Beth and I had a girls night and we watched movies and had dinner from the couch! Beth conked out early so I got some design time in before the boys came home.

Saturday, May 29, 2010
may29We all went to JJ’s first T-ball game today. I was so excited to find an adaptive sports team that JJ could join. He did okay – when he is in the outfield he kind of just spaces out and he is a bit scared of the ball, but not too bad for his first time. I think he had fun – so that is all that matters.

Sunday, May 30, 2010
may30The kids are still recuperating, so we didn’t make it to church again. I hope we can get rid of this darn sickness soon!

It was such a nice evening tonight. I made a nice dinner and Joey’s mom came up to stay the night – she’s on her way to Wyoming to take care of Grandma Smith. Aaron came over for dinner and visiting too. And I was able to get a hold of Chelsea and her husband, Will, and Alicia and her fiance, Brian and they came over to visit. Chelsea and Will left before we got a picture – but it was so nice to visit and catch up. Joey’s side of the family don’t get together too often, so it was just really great.

For Family Movie Night (Joey’s mom joined us) – we watched The Princess Bride. That movie is always such a delight. We had meatloaf for dinner so it was our R.O.U.S’s loaf.

And here is my weekly layout:
week22I used my Sweet Summer Sun (Digitals July 2010 Challenge Kit) & Digital 365 to create this layout!

Life 365 | Week 21

Monday, May 17, 2010
may17Beth’s last week of school started today. Afterwards, she played in her little “puzzle corner” for quite awhile so I could keep working on my Good EatZ Kit. She is getting so good at doing puzzles and we just have a puzzle going all the time! She loves it!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
may18Another day of trying to get my kit done. It just isn’t happening and I’m just not going to have it done on time – but I think its turning out pretty good. No picture today since I just worked all day on the computer, but I do have some of the kit to share. The kids have been playing pretty well together so I am getting some done – just not enough.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
may19I took a break from designing today to go participate in JJ’s School Spring Run-off – the only school fundraiser they have all year. We didn’t go last year, but I thought we really should do it this year. Beth went to only about 1/2 of her school today and she and I went and joined JJ in the race. We ran a little and walked a little – but we made it to the finish line and we got fun shirts to show it! My Book ScrapZ Chat was tonight and of course I didn’t have the kit done – but everyone is being very patient with me – so that helps!

Thursday, May 20, 2010
may20Beth graduated from the Center Stage Preschool today. Joey and I were able to attend her graduation/program and it was very cute. I know Beth is going to miss her friends there and the teachers and I’m grateful she has had the opportunity to do a little Karate, a little dancing and singing, and learning.

Friday, May 21, 2010
may21We got to babysit Mallory for half the day today and it was so fun. JJ was so happy that she came early so he could have a little time with her before he went to school! Mal went with us to Beth’s last time with her class. We went to a park and had Mommy and Muffins. We got to have some muffins and juice and the kids got to play on the playground. It was a lot of fun and Beth didn’t want to leave. But she started feeling a little sick. By the time night came she was coughing up a storm and had a high fever.

Saturday, May 22, 2010
may22This morning, I got to pick up my first Bountiful Basket. I have found a great co-op for fruit/vegetables/bread and I’m excited to have more healthy foods come into my home. Hopefully I’ll learn how to use it all! It is so fun.

Beth is our little sickie today. She does pretty good during the day, but the night is really hard on her. She coughs so much that she can hardly breathe and her temperature got up to 103 degrees today. Joey and I got free tickets to go to the I Fight Dragons concert. (It’s a fairly new band that Joey has had contact with and he’s even had their permission to use their music on his podcast. So its pretty cool). Anyways, but because Beth is so sick I stayed home with her while Joey went to the concert with his brother. He said it was really great – though he overdid it with his leg (blood clots) and is pretty swollen!

Sunday, May 23, 2010
may23With Joey not feeling well and Beth not feeling well – another very hard night – we stayed home from church. The nights are so awful. I think Beth has finally broke the fever – but the coughing at night is just awful. We are all very tired.

For Family Movie Night we watched A Little Princess and we had muffins and meat pies (chicken) – like they have in the book!

And we finished our night – with watching the finale of Lost. It’s been a very interesting 6 years and I’ll miss the show – I think the finale was good and I’m glad they ended it the way they did.

And here is my weekly layout:
week21I used my TearZ U, Good EatZ & Digital 365 to create this layout!

Life 365 | Week 10

Monday, March 1, 2010
mar1JJ hasn’t really had too much homework in the past, except for a bit of reading. This week, his teacher decided to start some spelling/handwriting homework and JJ was so excited to get to do a little work at home. It was fun to see him so excited about school work and to see more of what he is learning at school.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
mar2I haven’t felt real well this week and have been spending most of my time working on design stuff. What really helps me to be creative is watching movies while I work. The past little while I have been watching Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. This show was really the only tv show I watched when I was a kid and its been fun to watch it again.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
mar3Beth loves it when I let her take a bath while I take a shower – usually in the middle of the day when I finally get around to it. She will play in the bath tub for over an hour before she wants to get out!

Thursday, March 4, 2010
mar4Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! JJ came home with lots of tales of fun Dr. Seuss activities they had at school today and immediately got out his Dr. Seuss books to read for the rest of the day!

Friday, March 5, 2010
mar5No school today and we woke up to some snow. It was so pretty and peaceful. I’m still not feeling real great – so the kids and I hung at home today. Joey took Mike Casetta to a movie for his birthday and we went over to the Casetta’s house for a surprise party when they got out of the movie.

Saturday, March 6, 2010
mar6Since we had the birthday party last night, Joey went to do his podcast today instead. We just hung out at home again today. When Joey did get home, the kids and him played a little game – a mixture of soccer/keep away/and just passing the ball. Joey’s foot is still not doing too well, and he is still on crutches – but the crutch seemed to come in handy tonight in their game!

Sunday, March 7, 2010
mar7With me not feeling well, Joey didn’t think he could handle the kids alone in church since he’s not getting around too well. So we stayed at home today. Joey and I slept longer than the kids and when we finally got out of bed – this is what we found. The kids had built themselves a fort. I think I am pretty lucky to have 2 kids who will entertain themselves!

And here is my weekly layout:
week10I used my FriendZ from the Wood & Digital 365 to create this layout!

Life 365 | Week 9

Monday, February 22, 2010
feb22I spent all early afternoon getting Beth registered for Kindergarten. I still can’t believe she is going to Kindergarten next year. Because Foothill Elementary isn’t our area school (since JJ was placed there for his special class) – I had to get signatures from our area school so it just took awhile.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
feb23It was JJ’s first Blue and Gold Dinner for Scouts and this marked the Scouts’ 100th Birthday so it was pretty special. JJ helped me make a fun cake that we entered into the cake contest and he got the Most Festive Cake Award. They got to play games and have a pizza dinner and we got to watch a wonderful Indian hoop dancer! A fun night!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
feb24I have come to really love Freecycle.org. I have gotten rid of a few things that have become useful to others and have gotten things myself. Today, I got an awesome Toaster Oven! So cool and its FREE!

Thursday, February 25, 2010
feb25I got out my manual plastic binding machine and we made some heart and star books out of construction paper. The kids really enjoyed getting to draw and color in them!

Friday, February 26, 2010
feb26It was kind of a downer week for me this week. Just everyday and design struggles got the best of me this week and left me kind of down. But after some amazing emails from Amy and from a new friend, Tristi, and from my visiting teachers, I just felt lifted up. And it became even better today when Tristi emailed me letting me know that both of us were featured in the Mormon Times, since we had both blogged about our experience of getting to know each other a bit better. So fun!

Saturday, February 27, 2010
feb27We donated some of our books to a special company who is giving books to Africa to encourage literacy. It was fun going through all of our books and having the kids help pick out some that they don’t read anymore. I hope that the kids are learning a bit about service and sharing.

Sunday, February 28, 2010
feb28We have decided to start reading books with our kids. I’ve never really had a good schedule of reading to the kids and so I really wanted to get this started. We are starting with the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia and we have read the first couple of chapters so far. The kids seem to enjoy it so I hope they get a lot out of it.

And here is my weekly layout:
week9I used my “Digital 365” kits to create this layout!