Dare 2 Dream

Debby's Dare ... Dare 2 Dream...Debby's Dream Studio's New Community!

Our official opening date is January 1st 2010. But we are going to "Bling in the New Year" Thursday starting at 10 pm EST. For 2 hours we will have a live chat to bring in the New Year. I will be posting a DARE today so you can be ready for Thursday's party. It is a drop in party; the only real rule is that if you win some "Bling" you must be present at the time.

Dare 2 Dream is a new community that I created to bring it all together. There you will be able to post your layouts, art, photos and videos to share. If you are participating in a Dare you can post your response there. You will have your own page that you can leave as is or create a different background for yourself. There is a discussion board where you can share information, ask questions and have fun. There is a feed into Debby's Dare and Debby's Dream Studio's specials will be post there 1st. We have Blog Radio, ustream live (live tv) and Debby's Youtube video channel.

For me, having a live chat on the main page (hidden until I make it live) only requires that you sign in on your regular Dare 2 Dream login and then you are set. I already have some fun guests coming to "chat" with us during 2010.

I encourage you to join. Don't overwhelm yourself by trying to do everything at once, but take your time, visit often, upload your projects. Enjoy friends. Yes, you can even invite your friend. If you already have a "ning" account your login is the same!

2010 Word and Goals

I’m still working on my “project” to share with my goals and word for 2010. I had a wonderful friend come spend the day with me yesterday. She nearly completed an entire album. I nearly lost my voice talking. LOL It was nice to have a day like that. All that to say …. Oops I did not complete my project. I have to finish it today!

New Stuff on Debby's Dare

There are some new additions to Debby’s Dare. Debby’s Dream Studio certainly would love to carry every cool and new scrapbook product out there. We are still new and working hard. In the meantime I want to give you the opportunity to see and purchase some of my favorite products.

To the right I’ve added three blocks…Amazon.com; Electric Paperie; A Cherry on Top; and I have one more company you are going to die for when I get everything worked out. When you click on these links it will take you products I totally love as in the case of A Cherry on Top and Amazon.com or the entire store as in Electric Paperie. EP is where you can pick up a lot of Tim Holtz, Wendy Vecchi stamps and Ranger products. They have some amazing products. I will be updating the recommended products weekly.  (Disclosure: these are “share-a-sale” links, but who and what I post on my affiliate programs offers will always be what I personally recommend!)

What are Family Stockings for Christmas ended up looking like this year...

Gratitude List

1. for a wonderful year

2. wonderful friends

3. wonderful time with the best art, scrapbooking

4. new family, Vanessa

5. God’s protection and love that never failed me in 2009

Do You Have Your 2010 Word?

Do you have it ready?  I'm working on a project today and I'll post tonight my word and my project hopefully by 6 pm EST.  See ya then. 

All About You in 52, Week 52

I’m wrapped up in my Snuggie trying to get toasty. The day is starting out chilly.

All About You in 52, Week 52. It’s the last question. To be honest I didn’t want to finish. I have so many stories to tell, things to express, and photos to scrap. I hope that I’ll keep up with the idea for myself.

The last question in my Grandmother’s book to me was “What advice do you have for me?” I think we’ve covered that question, but it made me think about what lessons, wishes, prayers, hopes and dreams do I want for my children and their children.

I created a very simple layout with my words being the focus. This is for my children and my grandchildren. I love you guys so much.

Question 52

What is your wish/prayer for those to whom will read your “All About You” Book?

My Answer

My Journaling
I pray for you so much in life, but not what you think.

I don’t pray for you wealth. I pray that you learn balance in your finances. I pray that you learn moderation in your living. I pray that you know how to use your money to create a beautiful beginning for your children and grandchildren. I pray you always realize that no matter how hard it might be for you, other’s needs are important and are your responsibility in this life.

I don’t pray for you a life without struggle. Struggle builds character. It melts away the doubts of what you think you can do. Struggle brings creativity. It stretches your mind and resources. I pray the struggle makes you rely on your family and teaches you to reach out to friends for encouragement, prayer and support.

I don’t pray for you the perfect career. I pray that you follow God’s will in your life. Throughout your life it may take you from being the carpenter to being a minister to those around you.

I don’t pray for you happiness. I pray that you recognize true moments of happiness. I pray that you are able to create a godly meaning of happiness for yourself and for your family. I pray that the tears you shed teach you that happiness is to be cherished and appreciated.

I don’t pray for you many friends. I pray that God brings friendships into your life that mentor you and that you can give to. I pray for you friends that are willing to struggle with you in finding a true and honest relationship with God. I pray for you friends who are willing to tell you the tough stuff and will kneel with you in prayer.

I don’t pray for you the perfect and easy relationship with God. I pray that your always fight for your relationship with God. I pray that in the fight you will find yourself in the eyes of God. I pray that you know God’s unconditional, never-ending grace, faith, love and hope. I pray that you know that God alone is beginning and end of your very breath.

I don’t pray for you to be beautiful or handsome. I pray that at the end of your life you find yourself wrinkled, gray haired, age spotted and tired. I pray that when other’s look at your worn body that they find Christ in you. I pray that your children and their children call you blessed. I pray when the day comes that God will reach His hand out to you and say “Well done, thou good an faithful servant.”

Ingredients
Patter Paper: Making Memories, Graphic 45
Embellishments: Making Memories and Webster’s Pages Cameos.
Thanks to PSE 7 I was able to create a 12-inch journaling page
Fiskars Rotary Trimmer, Tim Holtz Tiny Fastener

All that completed their books are winners. Everyone that did at least one page ventured into what most people dislike doing. I wanted express myself and to leave something in writing about me. I’m thankful I was able to meet that goal. Thank you for joining me for the 2009 Dare Ya! I will have one more post next Monday to wrap up everyone’s All About You in 52. Next Tuesday we start 52 Weeks of Homemade Families. Join me.

No one has found the secret place for the party on Thursday. I’ll be sending out my newsletter this afternoon so you can find out how to find “directions” to the “Bling-ing In the New Year” party! Keep looking. It’s on the blog. One clue is that it is on the right hand side of the blog. Yes, you have to click a button, but it will not take you away from Debby’s Dare. You do not have to scroll to the bottom of the page. It is very near the top. Email me where the party is going to be and how you found it and I’ll send you a little gift. Limited to the first person to email me at DebbysDare@gmail.com.

Scroll down for a cool sale going on at Debby’s Dream Studio.

Bloopers on unKit Live tonight at 9:30 pm EST!



Gratitude List
1. Surviving the holidays
2. anticipation of friends visiting
3. closer to having the studio back in shape
4. coffee
5. energy that only comes from a creative God

I'm Just Shameless!

Let me be shameless. I would love for you to visit and if so inclined buy some fun scrappy products to celebrate the end of a great year and the beginning of a even better one. Doesn’t it just sound great to say 2010? LOL

Event: Friday Night I’m hosting a “Bling in the New Year” at …. Tthat’s what you’ve been hunting for on Debby’s Dare. A Place.  {new clue} The place is posted right here, in your sight right now. No scrolling up or down. If you find out the “place” email me for a small gift and you will “know” where the party is going to be this Friday.

Debby’s Dream Studio

I’ve just posted FREE SHIPping on orders 19.99 or more. The checkout code is PASSITON. There are many products on sale already. Pick up your Christmas products before they are gone. You know you have a lot of scrapbooking to do.

-->Prima Flowers, only a few left
-->Foundations, incredible paper lines from Glitz, Jenni Bowlin, Chatterbox (awesome for Valentines) and Fancy Pants.
-->Cardstock from Core’dinations and Prism
-->Fiskars Tools
-->Tim Holtz Distress Inks at awesomely low prices
-->7 Gypsies Stamp Set

I can go on. Check it out.

Special Note:  You do not have to have a paypal account to purchase; paypal just works with me to work with your bank or card company. No one except paypal is able to view your private information, including yahoo or me.


Patti Milazzo and her son Alex have an awesome Mommy and Me project on Debby’s Dream Studio. We are also introducing Bottle Kap Kids! You can read about it at DDS.

All this to say … it’s happening at Debby’s Dream Studio.

Thank you for letting me be shameless.

Gratitude List
1. rest
2. friends
3. God’s presence in my life
4. looking forward
5. God’s provision of Bailey Bailey in my life!

FACELIFT!

I am so in the middle of a 2010 Facelift for Debby's Dare. "Excuse our mess."

Run down of happenings.

First, please leave a comment and let me know pro or con about the new banner!

52 Weeks of Homemade Families. It's time to register! We are all ready beginning to gear up for 2010. Do you want to know more? If you have told me that you want to participate, but you have not heard from me please send me an email at DebbysDare@gmail.com  ASAP. If you let me know in a comment I would not have the information to respond. {Although blogger often requires an email for comments, I do not have access to that information.} It could be that your spam controls have kept me from getting our Homemade Families Newsletter through to you. Please take a second and pop me an email.

Debby's Dream Studio is up to it ALL.

New Project.....by Patti and Alex Milazzo

Are You a Bottle Kap Kid?....

What a Sale! Jenni Bowlin for Free? OMgoodness.

See what's coming soon!

Have you found out about the BIG MYSTERY yet? I had given a clue that I had posted it on Debby's Dare. Let's narrow it down a bit. It is on the right hand side of the blog. Send me an email if you find out what the mystery is and I'll send you a little something. DebbysDare@gmail.com

Have you picked out your new word for the year? I've been tossing two or three around. The first year I picked a "word" is was trustworthy and second year it was faithful. Ali Edwards is the one who started me on this journey of "words." Honestly, at times my word has reminded me or guided me through my year. Think on one word that sets a goal for the upcoming year. I'll share my word next week before the New Year rings out the old.

Photos Gone Wrong!
I had to keep asking Jimmy to STOP the care to let me take pictures of the lights at Salude Park.  This was the fun result of a few of my photos.  LOL

Gratitude List
1. family all together
2. new camera
3. seeing my family that God has blessed me with
4. encouragement
5. in my world there was Peace on Earth

Merry Christmas

From all of us...

Jimmy, Debby, Jacob, Tabitha, David, William, Stephanie, Hannah, Amber, Adam, Vanessa

and

Bailey

Merry Christmas

So It All Comes Together

Since before Thanksgiving I've been working on crafts either with scrapbooking, home decor, gifts, jewelry, etc. I've been learning new and exciting techniques with Tim's Tags or Jessica's Holiday in Hand. We've had family over and we've seen the light of Saluda Shoals. We've planned, cooked, wrapped and cleaned. I've taken a photo a day and seen Santa Clause. I've watch "Here Comes Santa Clause" and "Frosty the Snowman." We've compared our memories of Christmas's past. Now, in this time I'm writing this blog post I understand the mandate of "be still and know."

I tried to plan a post for you to express my personal belief concerning Christmas. I did a slide show, a video, a craft or two. But there has been a song that won't leave my heart that I think tells it better than anything I can share with you.

Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene wrote “Mary Did You Know”. I've been familiar with Mark's ministry from his public beginnings. I've watched him grow from the comic to a person with a significant relationship with God through his music. A lot of people have heard Donnie Osmond sing this song, and my personal favorite, Kenny Rogers and Wynonna Judd. Mark's version has the heart and soul of a songwriter and a man of faith.

I hope that when you listen it sticks in your head like it has me this season!



Winner of the Prima bling is Jessica. Congratulations Jessica. Please send your snail mail to me. Thank you everyone for a fun "bling it on" week.

Gratitude List
1. Peppermint and chocolate
2. time with Jimmy
3. God's provision for our needs
4. a great friend that God has allowed his life to be a reflection of God
5. God's love shown so brightly in the gift of His Son.