Which is apparently why I've completely missed the YART Sale announcements! I am creating some special sales for this great Sale! Make sure to check out my etsy site to get your chance at some of my beautiful creations! Thanks! Megan :-)
http://www.DavidsDesigns.etsy.com
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Don't accept your dog's admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.
-- Ann Landers - US advice columnist (1918 - 2002)
-- Ann Landers - US advice columnist (1918 - 2002)
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Quote of the Day...
THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF SHIPS. THERE ARE WOODEN SHIPS ,PLASTIC SHIPS, AND METAL SHIPS. BUT THE BEST AND MOST IMPORTAINT TYPES OF SHIPS ARE FRIENDSHIPS.
- OLD IRISH QUOTE
- OLD IRISH QUOTE
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead. - Chinese Proverb
Friday, June 5, 2009
Quote of the Day...
May there always be work for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on your windowpane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you,
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
- Irish Blessing
Sad news...
My Father In Law passed away tonight. He has been battling Cancer since Jan. 17th, 2008. He has been in a lot of pain recently, so we knew the end was coming, but it is very hard when the loved one passes on. At least we know that he is in a better place and not in any more pain.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
ALMOST Forgot!!!
I'm having a Big Sale at http://davidsdesigns.etsy.com/! Take 15% off any single item purchase or Buy any 3 items and get the 4th for free!! (Equal or lesser value only!) Refund will be sent via paypal once order is received and paid. Take a look at some of my creations!
Hello Stranger!
Its been awhile since I've posted an update, but life has been crazy! I've been working hard at getting everything back into place, organized, and 'done'. Too bad that most of my chores never really get 'done'! Laundry, dishes, cooking, etc. All you moms out there know what I mean! :-)
We spent a wonderfully relaxing long weekend over Memorial weekend at a beautiful lake and had some fun with friends and family! The boys really took to fishing and I do believe that I now have 2 budding 'Fishermen' on my hands! Between the two of them, they caught and released about 15 fish over 3 days! And by the end, the only help my oldest needed was getting the fish off the hook! I got some great photos too, take a look....
And don't worry - We are a "catch and release" type of family!! :-)Tuesday, June 2, 2009
New Additions...
I've now added a list of subjects of the Quotes of the Day so you can easily look for a quote to fit your card-making needs. Watch soon for some more fun changes! :-)
Quote of the Day...
Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend.
- Albert Camus (also attributed to Maimonidies).
Monday, June 1, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Pessimist: one who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.
---Oscar Wilde
---Oscar Wilde
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around encouraging young things to grow.
from "The Matchmaker"
---Thorton Wilder
from "The Matchmaker"
---Thorton Wilder
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Quote of the Day...
It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.
---Albert Einstein
---Albert Einstein
Friday, May 29, 2009
Quote of the Day...
And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
---Abraham Lincoln
---Abraham Lincoln
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Quote of the Day...
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched ... but are felt in the heart.
---Helen Keller
---Helen Keller
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Quote of the Day...
In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart. I simply can't build up my hopes on a foundation consisting of confusion, misery and death.
--- Anne Frank
--- Anne Frank
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Personally, I didn’t get it. But then, I was just proud I could distinguish between the symbols for Toyota, Ford, and Chevy. This car was glossy black, sleek, and pretty, but it was still just a car to me.
Bella Swan , Breaking Dawn , Chapter 1, p.5
Bella Swan , Breaking Dawn , Chapter 1, p.5
Monday, May 25, 2009
Quote of the Day...
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.
---Antoine de Saint-Exupery
---Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.
---Carl Sandburg
---Carl Sandburg
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Quote of the Day...
The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of 60 minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is.
---C.S. Lewis
---C.S. Lewis
Friday, May 22, 2009
Quote of the Day...
For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work.
---Doug Larson
---Doug Larson
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.
---Laurence J. Peter
---Laurence J. Peter
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Quote of the Day...
My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the hell she is.
---Ellen DeGeneres
---Ellen DeGeneres
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Quote of the Day...
The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.
---Robert M. Hutchins
---Robert M. Hutchins
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Quote of the Day...
I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.
---Walt Disney
---Walt Disney
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Quote of the Day...
Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself.
---John Dewey
---John Dewey
Friday, May 15, 2009
Life Happens!
Well, I was planning on listing some items for Etsy on Wed. night after we got back from the apartments that my husband and I manage, but he decided to have a fight with the lawn mower, so we went to the ER instead. (The lawn mower WON!) He's lucky - he gets to keep his fingers, as long as they heal OK.
But this got me thinking about life and the impossible situations that happen on a daily basis! How do you cope with the ER visits, notes from school that the kids don't give you until too late, the dog that will not be potty trained, or the constant stack of dishes in the sink and clothes in the hamper?
I am a fairly organized person and love to admit that I can schedule my family for anything and make it work, but it seems these days that all I want to do is make it stop! I just want to throw the clothes out and buy new (But I don't make THAT much on Etsy!) and start using paper plates every night. But this wouldn't be right!
So what is your trick for keeping the balance just right for your household? Tell me - I need some help right now!! :-)
Take care all! Megan
But this got me thinking about life and the impossible situations that happen on a daily basis! How do you cope with the ER visits, notes from school that the kids don't give you until too late, the dog that will not be potty trained, or the constant stack of dishes in the sink and clothes in the hamper?
I am a fairly organized person and love to admit that I can schedule my family for anything and make it work, but it seems these days that all I want to do is make it stop! I just want to throw the clothes out and buy new (But I don't make THAT much on Etsy!) and start using paper plates every night. But this wouldn't be right!
So what is your trick for keeping the balance just right for your household? Tell me - I need some help right now!! :-)
Take care all! Megan
Quote of the Day...
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
---Walt Disney
---Walt Disney
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Quote of the Day...
All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open eyes, to make them possible.
----Thomas E. Lawrence
----Thomas E. Lawrence
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Quote of the Day...
If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
---Anne Bradstreet (1612 - 1672), 'Meditations Divine and Moral,' 1655
---Anne Bradstreet (1612 - 1672), 'Meditations Divine and Moral,' 1655
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
What a busy time its been!
We have been busy, busy, busy at my house here lately! Besides colds, flu bugs, sick dogs, backyard remodeling nightmares, and windy soccer games, there's not much to discuss this evening!
I should be listing some great new items on my etsy site here soon, including an adorable board book made with a recycled board book. It makes me feel good to re-purpose something and have been leaning that way lately in my creations! I can't wait for you all to see them!
Keep reading for a new Tip of the Week coming soon also! Thanks! Megan :-)
I should be listing some great new items on my etsy site here soon, including an adorable board book made with a recycled board book. It makes me feel good to re-purpose something and have been leaning that way lately in my creations! I can't wait for you all to see them!
Keep reading for a new Tip of the Week coming soon also! Thanks! Megan :-)
Quote of the Day...
For myself I am an optimist - it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
---Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet, London, November 9, 1954
---Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965), speech at the Lord Mayor's banquet, London, November 9, 1954
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Quote of the Day...
If A is success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut. ---Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955), Observer, Jan. 15, 1950
Monday, May 4, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I've had a couple of requests to see my craft area...
Well, this is it! It's not very pretty, but it is completely functionaly! I have everything that I need in a completely "Megan-Organized" way. Let's see photos of your creation area!!
Quote of the Day...
May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house.
---George Carlin
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Quote of the Day...
You know what your problem is, it's that you haven't seen enough movies - all of life's riddles are answered in the movies.
---Steve Martin
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Quote of the Day...
It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears to get to where we are today, but we have just begun. Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today.
---Barack Obama
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
More Family cards done...
Well, I have some more celebrations coming up! What do you think of these cards for my family?
Quote of the Day...
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
---Buddha
Sunday, April 26, 2009
My best friend is so supportive...
So I have this best friend who is super supportive and has never said one negative word about my shop and new business venture. She always has a cheerful greeting and knows how to pump me up when I need a little boost! She's Awesome to say the least!
So anyway, we were talking on the phone the other night and I was telling her how busy life is and does it ever get slower, etc. Somehow we got on the subject of sales on my etsy shop. I've never had a huge rush of sales, but have been lucky to keep getting at least 3-4 per month (Hey - I'm happy about that!!) She says, "Oh, I was going to ask you if you had any baby cards" Well, of course I do - You can have them (She's THAT good of a friend!) The conversation takes another turn, as they usually do, and the subject was dropped.
Two days later, I log into my etsy shop and low and behold, my wonderful, supportive friend has not only purchased the 2 baby cards, but a graduation card also! I'm a little ticked at her for paying me for these cards! (Sorry, Dear!) She didn't have to do that!
I am so glad that she is in my life that I just had to share this little tidbit of good news with all of you!
Thanks Darling, for being such a wonderful person and for coming into my life when you did!
I APPRECIATE YOU!
Quote of the Day...
I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.
---John Burroughs
Saturday, April 25, 2009
New Tip of the Week - Organizing!
Organize your craft supplies in a way that makes sense to you!
Let's say you see a really neat photo of someone else's scrapbook room and see that they use only wire baskets to hold their stamps. You *think* that this is really neat and *have* to have this, but try only one or two containers first. You might find that you can use shoeboxes for the same effect and save yourself oodles of cash!
Look at your home and see how you organize other things, such as your bathroom cupboard or kitchen cabinets. Do you have everything neatly organized and in its place there? If not, follow similar ways to organize!
I organize by sight - if I can't see it, I won't use it! Everything has to be easily viewed so that I know where things are, and that I can grab it quickly when I'm doing a project!
The back of my space is a long wall of pegboard with loads of pegs! I have all my tools hanging on the wall! All I have to do is look up, reach up, and continue with my project! I also keep a note board with thumbtacks right in front of my work area. On this I keep my current sketches, most used tools (rulers, heat gun, stamp mat, etc) and a few inspirational pieces that I created!
All my stamps are located in a large, standing rubbermaid dresser, with clear drawers. I have them organized by type; flowers, holiday, sayings/words, and rubber vs. cling, etc. This makes it very easy to find the exact stamp that I need, without having to dig!
My inks are located in a small, desktop size version of the rubbermaid dresser. I have them organized by color, in 3 drawers. They fit perfectly and I have the drawers labeled with the colors in each!
In ending, organize in a way that makes you comfortable and stick to it! If you hate putting things away everyday, then make it very simple and easy to do. Good Luck in finding your perfect organizing solutions!
Quote of the Day...
God writes a lot of comedy... the trouble is, he's stuck with so many bad actors who don't know how to play funny.
---Garrison Keillor
Friday, April 24, 2009
It's Etsy Day!
The Sellers on Etsy want to get the word out there that the Etsy world is here to stay! Take a look around Etsy for some fabulous hand crafted work and amazing artists and crafters! There is something for everyone!
While looking around, take a look at my shop at:
Thank you for helping us get the word out to the world!
With Love, Megan of DavidsDesigns
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Quote of the Day...
A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
----Charles Darwin
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Quote of the Day...
I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.
---Mother Teresa
Monday, April 20, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
New Tip of the Week
When creating a new handmade card, always make at least 2 cards with the same supplies; paper, ink, stamps, colors, etc. This will give you 2 cards instead of one in about the same amount of time! This will create a stockpile of handmade cards to send/give when time doesn't allow for a handmade card to be made!
Just make sure that you put a sticky note on the similar card so that you do not send it to the same person again!! :-)
Quote of the Day...
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
------Judy Garland
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Quote of the Day...
It's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it to them.
Steve Jobs (1955 - ), BusinessWeek, May 25 1998
Steve Jobs (1955 - ), BusinessWeek, May 25 1998
Wow - isn't this perfect for us shop owners! -
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Creativity Challenge!
Ok - here it is! I want to see your creative designs for any of the ideas and quotes that are listed on my blog!
Comment on this post with your picture or a link to your design and let's see who has the most interesting interpretation of anything on my blog!!
The Winner will receive a potluck of scrapbook stickers as a prize for being innovative!!
How much fun is that?
New Tip of the Week
Save your scrapbook scraps to make a larger arrangement! When you have smaller scrap pieces that won't be large enough for *actual* paper piecings or embellishments, glue them to a larger piece of paper or recycled chipboard. When the sheet is full - Viola! a whole new sheet of patterned paper for your crafting needs!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Quote of the Day...
No matter how old you are, there's always something good to look forward to.
---Lynn Johnston (1947 - ), For Better or For Worse, 01-04-04
---Lynn Johnston (1947 - ), For Better or For Worse, 01-04-04
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Quote of the Day...
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
Isn't that a good one! :-)
New Tip of the Week
If you are scrapping more than one similar item; such as cards for Christmas; make all the elements at one time to save time. Such as folding all the cards at once, punch out a design element for all the cards, etc. Then when all the elements have been created, all you have to do is start a line to finish them!
Remember to check http://DavidsDesigns.etsy.com for beautiful cards and scrapbook layouts!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New Quote of the Day...
Friendship is like peeing on yourself: everyone can see it, but only you get the warm feeling that it brings. - Author unknown
(Anyone else read this and think of the movie "Dumb and Dumber" when they are riding the scooter??) :-D
Another New Layout Created
Fun and Girly! I created this layout because I wanted to spend some time doing a pink girly layout - my boys don't like it when their photos are on pink paper! I think it turned out great and can't wait until someone purchases it for their little angel!
This wonderful layout can be seen in full at Monday, April 6, 2009
The polls are now closed
Looks like "Card Ideas & Quotes" won for the theme poll and apparently everything about my shop is great to one person!!
:-)
So we are going to start a Quote of the Week to go along with the Tip of the Week! (Yes, I know, I'm late getting the Tip of the Week out!!) I am going to try and do a quote of the day - but I might not have enough time to get this completed everyday!
Here's the 1st one...
I don’t know what the key to success is, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.
I hope that you all have a wonderful and productive day! We'll chat soon!
Megan :-)
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Finally! New listings added on Etsy!
Oh, these are great! You really should check them out! So fun and springy... But, still more to come!
What a Weekend!
My family took a break this weekend and visited my sister and her family! It was a wonderful break! I did get 2 beautiful card sets created while there and they will be listed on my etsy site, hopefully, this evening! :-)
We are also planning a rummage sale for this weekend and luckily I am almost ready for it! It should be a good time! I needed to get some spring decluttering done!!
Speaking of Spring; who else can't wait for this wonderful winter to pass us by? We are watching the blizzard warnings for our area pretty close, sounds like we will be getting about 12 inches of snow, but should melt away pretty quickly! Is it bad that I am hoping for a snow day or two to get my etsy listings caught up? :-)
I am also planning a new poll to try and find out what you would like to see here on the blog and what you like/dislike about the page!! Please make sure to vote once the poll gets up and running!
Thanks for checking my blog out again, and I hope that you have a wonderfully productive day!
Best Wishes; Megan :-)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Oh, My!
I started the day out with 1 lonely follower this morning! I have 9 now!! I think that is pretty good! I've been posting in the etsy forums again and its been so much fun! Ok, I have to go to bed now, but I just wanted to throw out that update :-)
Oh and there are more really neat items coming up, I just have to find the time to list them! And we can't skip the circus tomorrow night!! (Ok, no comments about the circus!!)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
New Tip for you!
New tip of the week:
((When life hands you lemons, quick make some lemonade!))
I really screwed up my foot recently (air cast, ace bandage, and crutches!!) and have been unable to get to the basement to my scrapbook room. So I have been spending some extra special time with my kids and the house/yard during these scrapbook free days!
Isn’t it amazing how busy life gets? We go through each day with a to-do list of things we “have” to get done, and never really appreciate the fact that each day gone is a day that we could’ve taken a walk, smelled a flower, stolen a secret kiss, or cuddled on a blanket outside!
((When life hands you lemons, quick make some lemonade!))
I really screwed up my foot recently (air cast, ace bandage, and crutches!!) and have been unable to get to the basement to my scrapbook room. So I have been spending some extra special time with my kids and the house/yard during these scrapbook free days!
Isn’t it amazing how busy life gets? We go through each day with a to-do list of things we “have” to get done, and never really appreciate the fact that each day gone is a day that we could’ve taken a walk, smelled a flower, stolen a secret kiss, or cuddled on a blanket outside!
So for today's tip, remember this... Life does not always have to be so complicated;
Just break your foot and watch things calm down a bit! :-)
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Well, he got 4th place...
My son got 4th place in the Regional tournament, so he is not going to be able to go to the State tournament, but I am so proud of the way he wrestled this year and the fact that in his first year he did so well! He is just disappointed now that the season is over! We will get to do it all over again next year, but with both boys, as my oldest decided that he wants to be in wrestling too! I guess next winter will be even busier than this one was!! :-)
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Not really DavidsDesigns related, but....
I'm so excited for my son, he made it into the Regional tournament in wrestling. This is his 1st year and he's only 5!! If he places 3rd or above, he will be off to the State championship on March 28, and he hasn't placed below 3rd at any tournament yet!! How great is that!!
I'm so proud!!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
New Additions at DavidsDesigns.Etsy.com
Check out these new additions! Spring is a-coming now at DavidsDesigns.etsy.com!
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