Deco-Pages.com Closing November 11, 2010

NOTE FROM STORE OWNER

It is with a very sad heart that I have to announce to you today that Deco-Pages will be closing. Our final day will be Nov. 11th.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Design Team, Creative Team, Sunshine Team, Advertising and Newsletter Teams for all your hard work! I have enjoyed working with all of you, and getting to know you has been the best part of owning this site. I have made so many wonderful friends here at Deco-Pages! We formed a creative family here at Deco-Pages, Thank goodness that we can all stay in touch, and that this is not goodbye.

To our community members who have also been a big part of our creative family we will miss you, and hope that you will also stay in touch. We will share a list of blogs and websites with you where our team members can be found.

The closing of this site is a sign of the times. The cost of running this site is simply not supported by sales. I would like to take this opportunity to help the digital scrapbooking world in general by sharing a few thoughts with you all.

I know we all love freebies, but unfortunately, if there is an overabundance of supplies available for free, then sites where you can find quality products and interact with people who share your interest will eventually cease to exist.

When a person walks into a grocery store, they might get a sample of a new brand of cheese, or even a free box of crackers… if they buy 1, but that is the catch… the store has to make money, or it cannot stay open, and it’s inventory has to be kept up by paying it’s merchants and employees, or they will stop bringing products in or stop working, which again comes back to sales.

One person doesn’t have to spend a lot of money every time they go to a store, but they do have to purchase something on a regular basis, or the store will have to close it’s doors.

To those of you who have supported Deco-Pages on a regular basis, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I apologize to you for not being able to keep our site open...to the rest, I urge you in the future to support the digital scrapbook sites you like to call your virtual home.

For all of our faithful club members that still have months they have paid for coming to them, we have issued gift certificates to cover what is still active and unused in your membership. If you did not receive your gift certificate, please contact me at deb@deco-pages.com

I wish you all the best, and hope to see you around the web…

Best Regards,
Deb Ammerman
Owner
www.deco-pages.com



Just follow this link to our Deco-Pages Store to purchase these Designer Collections for 50% OFF!
http://www.deco-pages.com/


Deb Ammerman, Deco-Pages Owner, has a great offer for you!

From now until October 31st, I am offering you either of my newest kits, Pajama Party or Halloween Fun for FREE with a $10 purchase in the store. You may choose any kit or kits from any designer in the store to qualify for this special offer!

When you place your order, there is a "comment area" field where you can enter a note, (during the check out process)... please let me know which kit you want and I will send you a coupon to get the kit for FREE with your completed paid order. Please allow up to 24 hours for me to process and send you your coupon.

Follow this link to the Deco-Pages store to find some great kits by our many designers, make your purchase and then select your FREE kit! http://www.deco-pages.com

You can take a closer look at Pajama Party here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=1

You can check out Halloween Fun here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...5&cat=0&page=1

We want to let our Club Deco Members know that they will be getting kits for November from contributing designers. This is a sneak peak at the Quick Pages in Deb's contribution for November.


Be sure to stop by before the closing date of November 11, 2010 to download the Club Deco Kit!

There is still time left in October to participate in the fun challenges at Deco-Pages. Go here to find all the challenges, guidelines, and previews of the rewards:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/f...splay.php?f=77

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/

Special Offer for a Free Kit at Deco-Pages

Deb Ammerman, Deco-Pages Owner, has a great offer for you!

From now until October 31st, I am offering you either of my newest kits, Pajama Party or Halloween Fun for FREE with a $10 purchase in the store. You may choose any kit or kits from any designer in the store to qualify for this special offer!

When you place your order, there is a "comment area" field where you can enter a note, (during the check out process)... please let me know which kit you want and I will send you a coupon to get the kit for FREE with your completed paid order. Please allow up to 24 hours for me to process and send you your coupon.

Follow this link to the Deco-Pages store to find some great kits by our many designers, make your purchase and then select your FREE kit! http://www.deco-pages.com



You can take a closer look at Pajama Party here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=1


You can check out Halloween Fun here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...5&cat=0&page=1

Happy Halloween by Lion Designs

With all the color and elements that one would attribute to Halloween this kit is perfect for your little spooky ghost or goblin...but don't forget the adults too! This kit is filled with Halloween Fun! It has 16 papers, and more than 50 elements and perfect for every Halloween event! Available in the store for an introductory price of just $3.99!



You can find Happy Halloween in Lion Designs store here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...1&cat=0&page=1

Spread the word...there's a huge selection of Halloween and Fall kits at Deco-Pages. We would love for you to post this AD on your facebook page and blogs to share with your friends just how awesome digital scrapbooking is and invited them to join us here at Deco-Pages.com! Just use this link to post a larger version of this fun AD: http://board.deco-pages.com/data//1051/HalloweenAd-DecoPages.jpg



Deco-Pages Challenges also have some great Halloween kits for you!

October Material Girl Challenge hosted by Designs by Abbe has this great kit, Spooky, that is perfect for your Halloween photos. Go here for guidelines to the fun challenge:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3413#post93413



October Greeting Card Template Challenge hosted by P4DSDesignz has a great starter kit that is free for Club Deco members and can be purchased here:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...2&cat=0&page=1


Here's your reward for participating in the October Greeting Card Template Challenge



Go here for the guidelines for this fun challenge:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3117#post93117

There's an exciting New Weekly Event at Deco-Page and you could be a winner just by posting a LO in the gallery!

A $3.00 gift certificate to the Deco-Pages store is given to the Layout of the Week winner! Nominations are made by Deco-Pages community members Sunday through Saturday. The following Sunday everyone votes in the poll that is open for 24 hours. The winner of LOTW poll is entered into the Layout Of The Month poll for a chance for an additional prize!

The winner for the week of Oct 10th-16th is Spring Garden by cas.



Follow this link to congratulate cas and leave her some love!
http://board.deco-pages.com/showphoto.php?photo=41993

What makes this event even more exciting is that you can nominate and you can be a winner. There are a few specific rules that need to be followed so be sure and read all the particulars before you make your first nomination. The rules and how to post the LO you want to nominate into the thread are given in the first post of each week!

Follow this link to Nominations for week of Oct 17th-23rd!
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7964

Read the rules and start participating in this fun and exciting happening at Deco-Pages! You never know, you might be our next winner!!!

Just a reminder...Black Orchid Designs is having a sale through the end of October on their 5 Paper Packs. Be sure to check out all these lovely embroidered paper packs! Just follow the links to Black Orchid Designs store where these $3.00 paper packs have been reduced to $1.25 each!

Link to Black Orchid Designs store:
http://www.deco-pages.com/manufactur...ction=1&page=1

By the way, the October Deco-Pages Newsletter is now available!



You can find it here: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7

Until next week...happy digital scrapping!

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/

Gabs-Art Sneak Peek

Fall is in the Air at Deco Pages

Fall is in the air and is the theme of the October Color Challenge. Look at the awesome fall colors in this Color Challenge Starter kit!



Create three pages with these colors or the starter kit (free to Club Deco members and available in the store for $1.99) and receive this reward created with these colors as well.



Lion Designs is hosting this month's Color Challenge and also the Photography Challenge. The rewards for both challenges coordinate to make a huge mega kit!



Go here to participate in the October Color Challenge!
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7910

You will find the October Photography Challenge here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...3313#post93313

We hope you enjoy these challenges and all the parts to this awesome mega kit, Fall Splendor!

There's an exciting New Weekly Event at Deco-Page and you could be a winner just by posting a LO in the gallery!

A $3.00 gift certificate to the Deco-Pages store is given to the Layout of the Week winner! Nominations are made by Deco-Pages community members Sunday through Saturday. The following Sunday everyone votes in the poll that is open for 24 hours. The winner of LOTW poll is entered into the Layout Of The Month poll for a chance for an additional prize!

The winner for the week of Oct 3rd-9th is scrap-genie's LO White-lined Sphinx!



Follow this link to congratulate scrap-genie and leave her some love! http://board.deco-pages.com/showphoto.php/photo/41971

What makes this event even more exciting is that you can nominate and you can be a winner. There are a few specific rules that need to be followed so be sure and read all the particulars before you make your first nomination. The rules and how to post the LO you want to nominate into the thread are given in the first post of each week!

Just follow this link to Nominations for week of Oct 10th-16th!
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7949

Read the rules and start participating in this fun and exciting happening at Deco-Pages! You never know, you might be our next winner!!!

Just a reminder...Black Orchid Designs is having a sale through the end of October on their 5 Paper Packs. Be sure to check out all these lovely embroidered paper packs! Just follow the links to Black Orchid Designs store where these $3.00 paper packs have been reduced to $1.25 each!

Link to Black Orchid Designs store:
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...3&cat=0&page=1

From now until October 31st, Deb Ammerman is offering you either of her newest kits, Pajama Party or Halloween Fun for FREE with a $10 purchase in the store at www.deco-pages.com. You may choose any kit or kits from any designer in the store to qualify for this special offer!

When you place your order, there is a "comment area" field where you can enter a note, (during the check out process)... please let Deb know which kit you want and she will send you a coupon to get the kit for FREE with your completed paid $10 or more order. Please allow up to 24 hours for Deb to process and send you your coupon.

By the way, the October Deco-Pages Newsletter is now available!



You can find it here: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7

Club Deco Members, don't forget to download your new October Grab Bag!
Until next week...happy digital scrapping!

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/

Gabs-Art Sale Monday Oct 18th

Gabs-Art is having a sale see below:

Gabs-Art Store

Gabs-Art Sneak Peek

Color Personality

What's your color personality?

My color personality is: Green

It sounds like the hue you most relate to is green -- the color most evocative of nature. Adjectives such as kind, gentle, and contemplative likely describe you. You enjoy being involved with your neighbors and coworkers, but you also require plenty of time to yourself to recharge.You are social yet introverted, and modern but not trendy. Surround yourself with your signature color to create a restful, soothing environment. From sage to hunter, green can work well in virtually every room of your house. Use it generously to create a haven you'll love coming home to.

Exciting New Weekly Event at Deco-Page and You Could be a Winner!

And the winner is....Nelleke!

And what did she win...a $3.00 gift certificate to the Deco-Pages store!

And how did Nelleke win this great prize...the Deco-Pages community members chose her LO in a poll as the Layout Of The Week!

And what else comes with being chosen LOTW...you are entered into the Layout Of The Month poll for a chance for an additional prize!

Here's Nelleke's winning LOTW - Autumn Walk!



Go here to leave Nelleke some love and congratulations!
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7919

And what makes this event even more exciting...you can nominate and you can be a winner!

Nominations are made by Deco-Pages community members Sunday through Saturday. The following Sunday everyone votes in the poll that is open for 24 hours.

There are a few specific rules that need to be followed so be sure and read all the particulars before you make your first nomination. The rules and how to post the LO you want to nominate into the thread are given in the first post of each week!

You can find the LOTW ~ LOTM in the forum here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/f...play.php?f=212

Select the current week's posting thread. Nominations for week of Oct 3rd - 9th, 2010 can be found here:
http://board.deco-pages.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=7920

Go the forum to read all the rules and start participating in this fun and exciting happening at Deco-Pages! You never know, you might be our next winner!

October is here and we all know what that means...the spooks, goblins, and all kinds of little cuties will be out pretty soon. Here's an awesome AD going out to over 100,000 homes this Halloween. We would love for you to post this on your facebook page and share with your friends just how awesome digital scrapbooking is and invited them to join us here at Deco-Pages.com! Just use this link to post a larger version of this fun AD: http://board.deco-pages.com/data//1051/HalloweenAd-DecoPages.jpg



Just a reminder...Black Orchid Designs is having a sale through the end of October on their 5 Paper Packs. Be sure to check out all these lovely embroidered paper packs! Just follow the links to Black Orchid Designs store where these $3.00 paper packs have been reduced to $1.25 each!

Baby Fern Embroidered Papers



Baby Ferns is just one example. Here's the links for all five paper packs.

Elegant Floral Embroidered Papers
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...7&cat=0&page=1

Wynwood Floral Embroidered Papers
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...6&cat=0&page=1

Baywood Vine Embroidered Papers
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...8&cat=0&page=1

Baby Roses Embroidered Papers
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...4&cat=0&page=1

Baby Fern Embroidered Papers
http://www.deco-pages.com/product.ph...3&cat=0&page=1

Link to Black Orchid Designs store:
http://www.deco-pages.com/manufactur...ction=1&page=1


Until next week...happy digital scrapping!

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/

Gabs-Art - Into the Blues - Freebie QP

Gabs-Art has a new release today called Into the Blues. You can find it here.

Here is a page I made using the above kit.

Here is the freebie quick page made from the page I made above.

You can Download it here.

Gabs-Art Sneak Peek

Come back tomorrow when it is released I will have a freebie quick page for you to download.

Gabs-Art Newsletter

Gabs-Art has a newsletter. You can sign up for it here.

Sale on Paper Packs by Black Orchid at Deco-Pages

Black Orchid Designs, new to Deco-Pages.com is having a sale all month beginning October 1st on their 5 Paper Packs. These packs each consists of Ten 12x12, full sized papers done @ 300dpi. They are embroidered textured papers done in rich colors of rose, fuchsia, green, brown, red, dark blue, teal, purple, olive and dark copper green. These papers would be perfect for any layout with or without elements. They can be re-sized and are for personal use only. Be sure to check out all these lovely embroidered paper packs! Just follow the links to Black Orchid Designs store where these $3.00 paper packs have been reduced to $1.25 each!

Elegant Floral Embroidered Papers



Wynwood Floral Embroidered Papers



Baywood Vine Embroidered Papers



Baby Roses Embroidered Papers



Baby Fern Embroidered Papers



Link to Black Orchid Designs store:
http://www.deco-pages.com/manufactur...ction=1&page=1

Have you snagged your freebie from the September Newsletter...it's still available and here's a preview for you! This freebie was created by Deb Ammerman for the newsletter…a cool QP she used to scrap some summer fun with her son.


Go here for the preview:
http://board.deco-pages.com/showphoto.php/photo/41788/cat/all/limit/last7

Go here to download the newsletter
http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7

There is something for everyone at Deco-Pages.com
Stop in and Let us help you to always remember!
We appreciate you being part of our community.
Thank You!
Deco-Pages.com

Other Links of Interest:
Monthly Newsletter: http://deco-pages.com/pages.php?pageid=7
Gallery: http://board.deco-pages.com/
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8672640733
Digital Scrapbook Connection: http://www.digitalscrapbookconnection.com/
Deco-Pages Blog: http://deco-pages.blogspot.com/