Neeceebee Designs

FOBTY

2009-01-27T20:56:00.000-08:00

This quiz was up at the sweet shoppe.

What kind of shopper are you.

You Are a Discount Shopper

You love to get things as cheaply as possible. You live for sales.
It's partially because you like to save money, but it's also because you like the thrill of finding a fabulous deal.

Of all the types, you tend to shop frequently but rarely by. You keep an eye on prices.
Brand names are not that important to you. You know how to have style without collecting designer tags.

Okay, I could have told you this without taking the quiz. haha.

Sorry

2009-01-21T06:13:00.000-08:00

So, I had to make a change. The links in the previous posts have all been disabled.

However, they are all available on my new blog (along with new freebies)at:

Denise Beatty Originals

Thanks for stopping by.

New Year, New Blog

2008-12-31T15:27:00.000-08:00

New Year, New Adventure, New Blog

So, for those of you who check in here...I just wanted to let you know that I have some exciting new ventures coming up...and in order to get ready, I have started a new blog.

The freebies here are still available...and there will be new freebies to come.

I hope you will come with my on this new journey.

denise beatty originals

Previews, Layouts and Freebies, Oh my.

2008-12-12T04:52:00.001-08:00

Hi Eveyone.

Today, Britt (Britt-ish Designs) has THE CUTEST new kit out called Hustle and Bustle.

Plus, she has this adorable add-on available FREE on her blog.

Holy cow. Isn't it cute?

This is the layout that I made with it, and I thought it would make a cute template.

So, here you go.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

Hope you are having a great Holiday Season!

Happy Black Friday

2008-11-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Did you give up on me?

LOL!

Things have been insane here...but I have a freebie for you today...and my husband is going to be home some over the holidays...so hopefeully there will be more coming!

So, welcome to Virginia...on this stop on the blog train.

Isn't it huge?

You should have come here from Kate's Blog, and after me you are headed to Jeni's Blog.

But, before you go, I just wanted to share one of our Christmas traidtions.

We always get to open one present on Christmas Eve...and it's always pajamas. I know it's predictable, but we love it.

Anyway...I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving...and a great weekend!

Here is my contribution to the blog train...it's photo cards. Just pop in your own photo and away you go!

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

Have fun today! And if the link doesn't work for some reason...let me know...I will be back after my shopping to check on it!!!

Choo Choo!!!

2008-09-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome, welcome party goers.

So glad you have found me on the ScrapMatters birthday blog train.

I cannot belive that ScrapMatters is already a year old!

I am so excited that you have stopped here to celebrate with me.

Birthdays are a pretty special time in our family...we enjoy making everyone FEEL important on their birthday.

My favorite birthday tradition comes from my Korean heritage. On the first birthday we have a little ceremony and get dressed up in our Korean best.

Before the birthday child is placed three bowls...one holds noodles, one holds pencils and one holds money.

We then allow the child to choose their "destiny." The noodles symbolize long life, the pencils symbolize intelligence, and the money symbolizes wealth.

We have had four of our children choose pencils and two choose noodles. And of course, me being the classic overachiever, I choose pencils and money. LOL!

Thanks for listening to me ramble.

Here is my contribution to brag book.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

If you are following along the blog train, you should have come to me from Lisa's blog.

And if you are continuing on, your next stop is Kim's blog.

If you get lost, the first stop is the ScrapMatters blog.

And, if not all the postings are active, please be patient...with so many stops in so many different time zones...it takes some coordination!

But no worries, all the pages will be active for AT LEAST a week (mine will be up longer).

You Say It's Your Birthday

2008-09-25T14:32:00.000-07:00

Holy cow! ScrapMatters is turning 1.

And we are having a party.

In addition, I am hosting a chat on Saturday at 2 pm Eastern.

Everyone who participates will recieve this AMAZING prize.

That's right, you get something just for showing up!

And, in addition, I have sooooo many other wonderful prizes to give away.

I will give away something every 10 minutes...plus a few bonus prizes!

Holy cow. You don't want to miss this one!

Can't wait to see you!!!!

Check here for more details.

Freebie

2008-09-23T10:12:00.001-07:00

It looks like I am going to start every post, from now on, with, boy, I'm a bad blogger!

LOL!

Oh well.

Things have been really busy here. Four of the kids are in school now...and of course, instead of slowing down, things got busier!

I also made the Misty Cato CT...which is great. I will post some stuff later from her.

But for today, I have exciting news.

Yes, it's a freebie.

But, no, you can't get it here.

I know, I'm mean!

I got to make the template for the Tuesday Template Challenge at ScrapMatters and you can get the template there.

Just click on the image and it will take you to the ScrapMatters blog, where you can download the template.

And, if you create something with the template and post to the ScrapMatters gallery and forum, you get this wonderful alpha from Happy Scrap Girl.

So, come and play with me!

Happy scrapping!

Randomness

2008-09-14T18:51:00.000-07:00

Hi!

Just wanted to let you know I am still here.

Having a little creative block...but I am working through it.

I will have something for you soon.

In the meantime, just a few quizzes from the SSD blog.

Here are my results:

How is your spelling?

Your Common Spelling Mistake Score: 95% Correct

Your spelling is excellent.

You don't fall for common spelling pitfalls, and you spell almost everything correctly.

Do You Make Common Spelling Mistakes?

I took the crayola crayone test here.

It said I was a color genius...I don't know about that. I got all 64 crayons, but only after making 38 mistakes. Genius? I think not.

And finally, how real am I? It says that I am real, but I think that really translates to "you have a ton of opinions, and don't know when to keep your mouth shut!" But people probably wouldn't take their quiz if it said that! LOL!

You Are 86% Real

There's hardly a person on this earth more real than you are.

You have no problem showing people who you are, flaws and all.

For you, there couldn't be any other way. Because it's way too stressful to live an inauthentic life.

You're very comfortable with yourself. And because of this, you're able to live an exciting, interesting, and challenging life.

How Real Are You?

Thanks for bearing with me here! Big news tomorrow.

Hugs.

Bad Blogger and A Freebie

2008-09-06T05:46:00.001-07:00

Wow.

Keeping up with my personal blog, and getting the kids in school (we have 4 in school this year), and scrapping, and oh yeah...having a life is HARD!!!

So, here sits my sad neglected design blog.

Oh well.

How about a template?

I had a request to include the preview in the zip file, so I will do that from now on.

Here's the preview.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com
Hope you like it.

Show Offs

2008-08-25T13:25:00.000-07:00

I just had to show you some samples of what is being done with the templates.

This one is by Alyson P.

I just love what she did with it!

And this one is by Stephanie.

You can find it here if you would like to leave her a comment!

It's so cute!!!

Thanks so much for sharing.

Keep up the good work!

Freebie and Other Stuff

2008-08-25T12:08:00.000-07:00

Okay.

So, there's lots of stuff going on at ScrapMatters this week.

First:

And this is the great prize by the amazing Ellie Lash!

And, since I am not hosting, I can't wait to be there.

And, speaking of hosting.

I am hosting another challenge this week at ScrapMatters.

It is the Saturday Special here.

You have to scrap a layout and give it a clever title. I hope you will come and play.

Here is my example:

Sometimes, being a parent stinks! LOL!

This is the fun participation prize.

Isn't it cute?

And, they are staring the daily download back up at ScrapMatters. And it is cute!!!

You can find the forum with the download here.

And, last but not least...the promised freebie.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

Enjoy.

Randomness

2008-08-25T10:43:00.000-07:00

This is for the from our blog to your challenge at Sweet Shoppe Designs:

It was a quiz about the movie Grease.

And apparently:

You know the movie

You have correctly answered 11 of 15 questions.

On average, 801 of users who took the quiz gave 11.45 right answers.

See? Random.

Okay, and one more.

What accent do you have?

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The West Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or Atlanta.
The Midland
Boston
North Central
Philadelphia
The Northeast
The South
The Inland North

And last one:

Who were you in high school?

You Were the Brainy Kid

In high school, you were acing AP classes or hanging out in the computer lab.

You may have been a bit of a geek back then, but now you're a total success!

I will be back today with a couple of show offs and a freebie.

Freebie!!

2008-08-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

Well, I have been (am currently) hosting three challenges at ScrapMatters.

I think I took on more than I realized!

But, I have another freebie for you...at last...and a couple of annoucments.

First, the third challenge that I am hosting at ScrapMatters is a scraplift...and I would love it if you would participate here.

And look at the wonderful participation prize you get just for playing along:

And, if that wasn't enough, I am hosting a speed scrap on Wednesday at 9pm EDT.

If you have never done one, come and try it out. It is so fun!!!

And, Britt-ish Designs is doing the participation prize, so you know it's going to rock! I will post a preview when I get it.

I would love to see you there.

So, thanks for listening to the travelog...here's your freebie...in my new packaging.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at www.denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

What do you think?

I can't wait to see what you've come up with.

Happy scrapping.

So Cute!

2008-08-11T21:24:00.000-07:00

So, I just had to share...we had a speed scrap today at Scrap Matters. It was so fun.

A speed scrap? Well, you basically have two hours to scrap a layout. You get one instruction every 10 minutes for one hour (7 different instructions). After the first hour is over and all the instructions are given, you then have one more hour to finish your layout and get it into the gallery.

Well, I don't know, but I seem to thrive under pressure, and some of my best work is during these speed scraps.

So, I LOVED my layout so much, I just had to share!

This is Britt-ish Designs Mermaid Lagoon kit. Isn't it awesome?

BTW, I am hosting a speed scrap next week...I will give more details as it gets closer.

Holy Cow, A Freebie

2008-08-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

Well, my life is almost back to normal. As normal as it can be!

And what do you know, I have a template!

Here it is:

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And here's what I did with it.

This layout is for the ScrapMatters Quick Page Exchange.

If you have never done one, it is so fun. You buy the kit (it's one sale) and then scrap something with it. You turn your layout into a Quick Page and then everyone else who participates does the same. At the end of the month you get all the quick pages that were created.

It's a pretty great way to get an entire coordinating album.

Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing what you create with the template.

If you get a chance, please leave me a comment with a link to your creations.

I'm On a Roll

2008-08-10T08:03:00.001-07:00

So, I am hosting another challenge at ScrapMatters here.

This time it is a recipe challenge...I give you a list of scrapbook ingredients, and you create a layout based on the list.

And THIS is the FABULOUS participation prize you get just for playing along.

I just LOVE it!

So, come and play at ScrapMatters!

Two in Row

2008-08-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

Holy cow.

Back from vacation, and two posts in a row!!!!

Today isn't a true freebie...you actually have to earn it.

But I am hosting a challenge at ScrapMatters.com here.

It is an extreme makeover challenge, scrap edition.

You take an old layout that you are less than satisfied with and redo it. Use the same photos, but all new everything else.

Just for participating, you get this great prize.

And one lucky winner (my favorite) will receive a gift certificate to Erica Zane's amazing store here.

Come check it out. Would love to see you!!!

ScrapMatters Grand Re-Opening

2008-08-08T19:00:00.000-07:00

I'm back...and just in time.

ScrapMatters.com has been redesigned and we are celebrating!

There are so many things going on today, and over the next week...you just have to come by and check it out.

But, first things first. The ScrapMatters Design Team got together and created the most awesome kit called "Friday Flea Market," which is free with a $15.00 purchase. Isn't it huge?

And, if that isn't enough, a bunch of us have gotten together and created a 5 x 7 brag book from Friday Flea Market kit.

This is stop #14 in the Round-the-World Blog Tour!

If you have followed all the stops along the way, I am sure by now you have been all over the world! You're with me here in beautiful Virginia...where it's sunny and humid.

Here's your souvenir...it's another page to the 5 x 7 brag book. **link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

The next stop on your trip is to Dacia's blog Strange Brewing (Dacia's designs are called Fluffy Bunny Feet, and she is fabulous!

If you are starting here, don't worry, the blog train is a circle that will bring you back here if you follow all the stops. If you get lost, the first stop on the tour was the ScrapMatters Team Blog.

Also, some of the designers are giving away grab bags as well as their brag book pages, so be sure to get them all.

And, if you are new to me, please feel free to browse my templates and wordart in the posts below. All the links are still active, available, and free.

In addition, there will be SO MANY fun challenges and activities at ScrapMatters this week...you can't believe all the freebies that will be available, as well as all the products that are on sale. If you have had your eye on something, now's the time to snag it!

I will be hosting a challenge on Saturday and on Sunday, so be sure to check the forum because in addition to possibly winning a gift certificate, you will also get a participation prize just for playing along.

Come join the fun!!!!! The site really looks amazing!

Bad Blogger

2008-07-16T20:47:00.000-07:00

So, we have been travelling like mad.

First it was Paris, and then a cross country drive to California, and now we are in Utah.

It has been so much fun, but I need a vacation from my vacation!

But, at long last, here is another template.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And, unfortunately, I can't show you here what I did with it, because I don't have the file, but if you want to see my layout, go here.

I hope you enjoy it!

Hugs.

Don't Give Up

2008-07-13T10:08:00.001-07:00

Don't give up on me!

I will have some next stuff by next week.

Hugs.

Template 8 Take 2

2008-06-29T15:05:00.000-07:00

I uploaded template 8 before adding the label names, but it's fixed now...so if your google reader already picked up the first version and the link isn't working for you, just come directly to the blog and click on the link again. It should work fine.

Hugs.

Template 8

2008-06-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

Holy cow. We did it.

We made it back from Paris, we survived the drive across the country.

I think I might be suffering from post-tramatic stress syndrome.

Seriously though, I have a serious case og blog and scrapbook withdrawal. So, I am trying to do a little in between visting with our family.

So, thanks for hanging in...here's a new template.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And here's what I did with it.

(See my ScrapMatters gallery for credits.)

Checking In

2008-06-23T19:04:00.001-07:00

Hey all.

Just checking in.

Paris was AWESOME, but I home for less than one full day, so I just wanted to say hi, and let you know that I won't be able to post any freebies until next week, so stay tuned.

I will post some photos next week, if we survive the drive from the east coast to the west coast...with six kids...ahhhhhh!!!!!

Seriously, what was I thinking?)

Hugs.

Love Your Eyes

2008-06-23T05:57:00.000-07:00

One last post while I am in Paris.

This is the word art from the previous post.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Elizabeth Barrett Browning. She is a wonderful poet. And this quote is wonderful.

I have taken some liberties with it, by making it a little shorter, and the original quote has BLUE EYES in it, but I figured she wouldn't mind if I also used brown, hazel, and green!

So, here you go.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

See the post below to see how I used this.

Template 7

2008-06-20T17:53:00.000-07:00

So, I'm not here right now. Again, praying that the scheduling feature in blogger actually works...I'm still in Paris, but I am sending you a little love.

Here is another template.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And this is what I did with it.

(See my ScrapMatters gallery for credits)

Hugs.

Template 6

2008-06-17T17:52:00.000-07:00

So, if you are reading this today, I am on a plane for Paris and hoping that the scheduling feature on blogger is working!!!

Here is a new template.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And this is what I did with it.

See my ScrapMatters Gallery for credits.

And just so you know, I am just about the SQUAREST person on the planet, so this haircut is a HUGE departure for me. But the kid is happy!

hugs.

Obessions

2008-06-15T05:37:00.001-07:00

Well, preparations for our vacation are in high gear. My husband left for Paris yesterday and I will join him on Tuesday.

I can't believe it! Of course, I am scared out of my mind to travel alone...I've flown a lot, and that's no big deal, but once I get to Paris I have to take the train from the airport and transfer on the metro three times to get to the hotel.

I know I sound dumb, but I am just nervous to do this by myself.

But, it is going to be such a great trip and I am excited to have this time alone with my husband.

Anyway, for those of you still reading, I have set the blog to publish while I am gone, so there will be at least a couple of posts next week.

Then we're back one day and make the drive from the east coast to the west coast. We're nuts!!!

So, here is a wordart I made for a challenge last week at ScrapMatters.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And here is what I did with it.

See my ScrapMatters gallery for credits.

Also, if you haven't gone yet, go and visit ScrapMatters, because that AWESOME template I used for this layout is still available for FREE!!! Click HERE to go get the template.

hugs

Template 3 Freebie

2008-06-13T04:46:00.000-07:00

Okay, this is the last of my crazy numbering and I will be all caught up.

This is a template based on the speed scrap I did the other night at ScrapMatters. It was so fun...and a little insane.

For me, I was not feeling my LO at all!!!! I actually did two other LOs and they were just not turning out, so rather than keep hitting my head on that same wall (see, she CAN be taught), I ran through my photos and found one that really inspired me and ran with it. So, third time was the charm.

If you are stuck on a LO, sometimes it helps to walk away. Also, I am a big believer in scrapping the colors of my photos to really highlight my photos. Sometimes, this doesn't always work, so in this LO, I actually took some of the color out so that I could use whatever colors I wanted and I wouldn't have to worry about it TAKING AWAY from the photo.

Here's the template.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

(See my ScrapMatters gallery for credits.)

And here is the LO I based it on.

I have a little tradition that the last page of each scrapbook is a bum shot with the words "the end" on it. This is my first with my cute baby.

Isn't she a chub. I love it!

Crazy Life

2008-06-12T21:24:00.000-07:00

Quick post just to say that life is INSANE here.

We are getting ready to start travelling for the next EIGHT weeks. Is that insane?

Hubby and I are headed to Paris next week (woo hoo!!!!). We haven't been away from the kids in 5 years!

Then we are making the long drive to the west coast to make the rounds of family and friends.

I have a few things ready to go, new word art and templates that I will post when I can.

Don't give up on me!

And, as I get a little more active at ScrapMatters, look for me to host a challenge or two.

Hugs.

Challenge Word Art

2008-06-11T05:28:00.001-07:00

I have been doing the Snap and Scrap challenges found in their forum.

They have a really neat (huge) kit, a different one every month that you can get in three ways...you can download one part from their newsletter, you can get one part by visiting their blog every day, and finally, you get the last part by doing their eight challenges (you get a piece for each challenge you complete).

This month's kit is so bright and fun, but, more than that, I love having inspiration and purpose when I scrap. Sometimes, it isn't enough to have a cute picture or a cute kit...you need a little direction or a push.

This is the same reasons I love the challenges at ScrapMatters!

So, this month's quote challenge at Snap and Scrap was to use one of four quotes on photography in a layout. (So thanks to Snap and Scrap for the inspiration!)

I really liked how my word art came out and decided to make all four quotes into word art.

So, here you go.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And here's the LO I did with it.

(See my ScrapMatters gallery for credits.)

Hugs.

Woo hoo and a freebie (Template 4)

2008-06-10T04:07:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I spent all of May (literally) scrapping my buns off for ScrapMatters Queen of Scrap Contest.

It was a great experience! I have to say that I have never done so much scrapping in such a short period of time, and frankly, I NEVER want to do it again.

But it was a great experience (totally worth doing once!) and it really allowed me to get a sense of my own style and what I like.

Anyway. I WON!!!!!!!! (If you are interested, see here for details.)

So, I am going to be on the ScrapMatters Creative Team and I couldn't be more excited.

It is such a warm, friendly place to post your layouts, and everyone is really good about posting comments.

And, since I am rambling today, I will tell you that they are hosting a speed scrap tomorrow. (See here for details.)

A speed scrap? Yes. You login to the forum and get an instruction every 10 minutes, then at the end of one hour (6 instructions), you have one additional hour to finish your layout.

It is a blast and a really fun way to scrap. PLUS ScrapMatters is always so good about giving our participation prizes, and this is no exception...there is an adorable mini kit from Ellie Lash available (who BTW is the MOST AMAZING designer and currently has a freebie on her blog here).

Well, now that you have listened to me ramble for way too long, here's what you came for...template 4.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And, here's what I did with it.

(See my gallery at ScrapMatters for credits.)

As you can see, I look a little liberty when I made this one, as you should do to make a template your own.

Don't be afaid to move things around or add or take away.

Happy scrapping!

Paradise

2008-06-08T19:06:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

I just found out at my calendar LO was one of the winning LOs at Sunshine Studio Scraps! Woo hoo.

So, I thought I would share the word art I did to go with the calendar.

I did 31 days in paradise (since May has 31 days), but I included in the word art 30, 29, and 28 days. Just use your rectangular marquee tool to select the one you want for your layout.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

One Month Template (Template 5)

2008-06-07T06:37:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much for the nice comments that you have left. I love hearing that you like the templates, and I was excited to get a request.

Alyson P said that she was interested in seeing a template for a monthly page...this was actually something that I have been wanting to do. I thought this would make a great page by itself with some fun jounraling or tags for the pictures, but I have actually used all these pictures in other layouts for the month, so I am going to use this as a sort of cover page.

So, here is the template.

I actually deleted the squares that didn't go in my month, but you could leave them and it would still look great.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com (And don't worry that it says template 5, you didn't miss anything...it just means that there's more coming!)

And, here's what I did with it.

(credits: So Sunny Collab by Sunshine Girls and Scrap Orchard, Fonts: Rickels, Susie's Hand)

Would LOVE to see your takes on this.

Template #2

2008-06-05T05:51:00.000-07:00

So, here is another template.

I am a pretty clean and simple scrapbooker. I admire people that can add a lot of different things to their LOs, but I don't know how to do that.

But I think this is a good, basic template that you can always add stuff to.

Also, I was wondering if anyone was interested in seeing what I have done with these templates.

Let me know, and I will post some examples.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

And thanks to everyone who left comments. I never realized how nice it is!

Also, I am happy to take requests. If there is a word art or a type of template you are interested in seeing, leave me a comment and I will give it a go!

Sweet Sound

2008-06-03T23:06:00.000-07:00

My daughter just got hearing aids and it is so wonderful that she can hear again!

It's crazy that we don't even realize how precious something like our hearing is until it's gone.

So, here's a little word art. Enjoy.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at http://denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com

Template #1

2008-06-01T12:43:00.000-07:00

This is my first freebie.

I am still fairly new to digiscrap, but I am COMPLETELY addicted, and wanted to share.

This is a 12 x 12 template available in psd format.

Let me know what you think.

**link has expired** however, it is still availabe at www.denisebeattyoriginals.blogspot.com