NEW! Fab 5 Countdown Chain

I'm so excited for my family's upcoming Disneyland trip - we are on countdown.....54 MORE DAYS! One of the fun things we have going are some Disney Countdown Chains. I will have some more templates up soon (think Princess Chains, Pixar Chains, etc.), but today I'm excited to share my 

FAB 5 COUNTDOWN CHAIN TEMPLATES

Planning a Disney trip? Want something fun to countdown until your trip? Well this is it! Get ready to get crafty and create your own countdown chain! 

This template set includes 5 different templates to help you create chains that represent Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto! You can use them separately, or combine them for a fabulous look! Your kids will LOVE it- mine sure do!

Check it out in the store HERE.

Aren't they so fun?

FAB 5 COUNTDOWN CHAIN TEMPLATEZ by DesignZ by DeDe (DeDe Smith)

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Character IllustrationZ are here!

I'm so excited to present my new product line - CHARACTER ILLUSTRATIONZ! I can't wait to create more and I have tons of ideas.

But first up is my rendition of the love-volcanoes from the latest Disney-Pixar Short.  My husband and I got a huge kick out of this short movie. We find ourselves singing the "I Lava You" song all the time and it has come to represent us as a couple. I am planning on making some great t-shirts with this illustration for us to wear on our upcoming Disneyland trip! I will have to share pictures of the shirts when I get them finished!

Check it out in the store HERE.

So let me know what you think of this new product and hopefully this means I am on a creative streak and you'll be seeing much more of me on the blog soon!

I LAVA YOU by DesignZ by DeDe (DeDe Smith)

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Origami Owl Spring Open House

It's Spring! Origami Owl has a new catalog!  

I'm so excited to show everyone the amazing stuff that O2 has to offer! 

So I'm hosting a Virtual Open House on my O2 Facebook Page 

and I want all of you to come on over and check it out.

All this week - April 6-12th - I will be posting lots

of information, giving out some prizes, and deals!

So you'll really want to come on over a few times

this week, so you don't miss anything!

Have questions about O2? Now is the time to ask - 

I'd love to help you create something that is totally YOU!

So who's going to join me?

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Join me for another Challenge Saturday!

Please join me for a Just a Little Magic Challenge this Saturday! Come back to my blog here and you will have 48 hours to complete a challenge to get these Confetti StreamerZ ScatterZ!

Please come and join in!

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New Product Release Monday | LDS-Themed CalligramZ

I'm so excited to present my 

new product line - CALLIGRAMZ.

I am always intrigued with typography designs. You know all those fun printables that share great quotes and such and are presented in such a beautiful way?  I love them and I've always wanted to try my hand at making some. I've done some wordart of course, but calligrams are more than that. 

Calligrams are words or pieces of text in which the design and layout of the letters create a visual image that relate to the meaning of the words themselves.  

So I decided I wanted to work on my typography skills and so this new product line is all about me figuring out typography and creating and hopefully sharing with you some art that you can use in your home or for your scrapbooking!

First up, today I'm excited to release 

my LDS-THEMED CALLIGRAMZ!

I know some of you are not LDS, so these won't be for you - but hopefully I'll have something new in this series that you will enjoy.

For those of you who are LDS - this pack includes 5 calligramZ that go with the Young Women Theme, Relief Society Theme, Priesthood Theme, 2015 Mutual Theme, and 2015 Primary Theme. Each Calligram includes a finished png file (with texture/color already applied) and a black png file (you can use this to color and texturize it on your own). Both files have transparent backgrounds so you can just make your own printables or add to scrapbook pages or anything you want.

Remember these files are for personal-use only.  Please do not share the digital files with others. Instead direct interested parties to my blogstore or my Etsy to purchase their own copies.  Thank you.

You can purchase my LDS-THEMED CALLIGRAMZ 

now in my BLOGSTORE or on ETSY!

Check out what this pack includes:

LDS-Themed CalligramZ
by DeDe Smith (DesignZ by DeDe)

Relief Society Theme

Young Women Theme

Priesthood Theme

2015 Primary Theme

2015 Mutual Theme

I'd love to hear what you think of this new product line!

Thanks for joining me to see this week's product release!

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Saturday Challenges are back!

Please join me for an ScatterZ Challenge this Saturday! Come back to my blog here and you will have 48 hours to complete a challenge to get a Clover ScatterZ!

Please come and join in!

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Update on Origami Owl!

So I know this is my Design Blog, but it is so much more than that - this is where I share everything in my life. So I wanted to update you a bit on Origami Owl.

So I am an Origami Owl Designer and have been for about 9 months. I was really gung-ho there for a little while and then since the holidays and my Disneyland trip, I've kind of slacked off, but that doesn't mean that I don't still LOVE this jewelry and the true meaning behind the company!  This jewelry is truly SO meaningful and so easy to customize it for you. It's a way to cherish your memories and hold the things that you love close to you. It's a way to share with the world the things that are most important to you and to just really show who YOU are!

So there are a few new things that I'd love to share with you!  First of all, if any of you are interested in becoming a designer yourself - I'd love to talk with you.  You can email me at dedesmith32@gmail.com anytime!  Designers have been only in the U.S. since the company started, but they recently opened it up to Canada! So if you are in Canada, I'd love to sponsor you! Let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do for you!

One of the newest releases that I am so thrilled about is our new in{script}ions! It's a fabulous way to truly customize your jewelry and add words and names and sayings that are most important to you to your jewelry!

And I can't believe it - but Spring is coming and so are the new Take Out Menus (catalogs) - filled with new charms and new ways to share your life with your jewelry! I'd love to send you a catalog! If you are interested, make sure you send me an email! (dedesmith32@gmail.com)!  Come check out my site and see all the ways that you can create your locket!

And one last thing - if you are interested in being a hostess - I'd love to be your designer!  If you live in Utah, we could arrange to host a jewelry bar in your home - or if you are outside of Utah or would rather not host in your home - we could do an online jewelry bar or just a catalog sale!  Please let me know - its such a fun way to get together with your friends and to share this jewelry! Plus as hostess you can earn FREE jewelry!

Check out this awesome Hostess Exclusive you could earn!

Thanks for letting me share with you today!  

How can I help you Scrap-A-Locket?

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Would You Rather? - LDS Version | Printable Card Game

WOULD YOU RATHER - LDS VERSION
by DeDe Smith

So as one of the counselors in my ward's Primary presidency, I have been really busy, designing and organizing things for our new year in Primary. I have really enjoyed creating and its been a long time since I have felt that and it has really been great.  As a presidency we are so excited for this year's theme and we have just felt really inspired!

One of the things we recently held was our annual Primary Pancake Breakfast. The teachers and leaders and kids all came in their pjs and we had a great breakfast, followed by games and things to get to know their new teachers in a fun environment. One of the things, I came up with to put on the tables was a WOULD YOU RATHER - LDS VERSION Card Game.

I am so excited about it and I'm happy to finally share it with you!

Have you ever played Would You Rather? Now, there's an LDS Version, full of fun gospel and scripture prompts!

It's perfect for Family Home Evenings, Primary and Ward Parties, groups, and families! It's a fun way to discuss the gospel and scripture stories!

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO PLAY!

Would you rather play....

(1) by just reading the questions and having fun conversations with your answers

OR

(2) taking turns reading the cards and predicting what the other players will choose to earn a card. To win, be the first person to earn a card from all 6 categories!

You can now purchase these 

Printable Cards in TWO Ways:

My Blogstore

My Etsy Store

I'd love to hear what you think!

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Cyber Monday!!!

I have a Cyber Monday deal for you! 

Who wants 50% off?

That's right from 12:00am - 11:49pm EST on Monday, December 1st you get 50% off all my products in my store (excluding bundles)! Discount will automatically be applied to your cart!

Go to http://designzbydede.blogspot.com/p/designz-by-dede-store.html 

and get all the products on your wishlist!

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All About Baby Expo and Toddler Fest

I am so excited for the All About Baby Expo and Toddler Fest that will be happening in Provo, Utah this weekend!  I am thrilled to be a vendor for the event - I will have an Origami Owl Booth as well as be showcasing my DesignZ by DeDe Digital Scrapbooking Products! If you are in Utah - I really encourage you to come and hang out and check everything out! The General Admission tickets are FREE, so if you have a baby or going to have a baby or toddler (or lots of kids) - please come on over and check it out! Lots of fun activities and booths!

You can get your free tickets at this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-all-about-baby-expo-toddler-fest-utah-valley-tickets-11572261947.

So I hope to see you there - please come by my booth!

http://www.AllAboutBabyExpo.com
FB - https://www.facebook.com/AllAboutBabyExpo
Twitter - @AllAboutBabyXpo

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Pinners Conference and Expo - Discount Code!!!

Friday and Saturday | November 7-8, 2014

South Towne Expo Center

Sandy, Utah

You've pinned lots of cool stuff on all those boards, haven't you? Now come to Pinners Conference and see it all come to life!

I'm so excited about this Conference and Expo that is coming to Utah in November! This show is about two cool things - fun classes and lots of shopping! I can't wait to learn more about "what's new" and how to use Pinterest in the best way possible! I can't wait to meet all the wonderful bloggers and presenters and Pinterest posters that I follow too! Now I just have to decide what classes to take - there are SO MANY great ones! I definitely have to go to Becky Higgins (Project Life). Ooh and there's the Six Sisters, Chari Pack (Persnickety Prints), Pebbles in My Pocket, and so many more! 

So GO HERE to sign up (The Expo is free admission and then you can purchase tickets for classes). At the website you can also see the class and presenter list and all other information! 

And I have a promo code for you that will get you $5 off your tickets!

promo code: dbd-pin

Let me know if you are going to be there! 

I'd love to meet up with you!

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Product ReviewZ | MyMemories

MyMemories Suite 
Coupon Code: TDOAVLNK10
or STMMMS61543

As most of you know, I am a designer at MyMemories. Besides having many wonderful designers and an incredible amount of options of kits, MyMemories also has a wonderful piece of scrapbook software called MyMemories Suite.

I admit that I actually use Adobe Photoshop most of the time, but I have been known to use MM Suite as well. I enjoy the simpleness of it. Its very easy-to-use and I like that if you purchase the kits from the MM Store, then they are incorporated right into the software. It is available for PC and Mac, as well so that is really nice. I like that there are many options and each version gets better. 

If you are looking for software that is created JUST-FOR-SCRAPBOOKING, easy-to-use, great tools, and available for all - look no further!

Disclosure: I personally use this product. I have become an affiliate of this company, by my own choice and will receive compensation if you use the link(s) above to purchase this product 
(but it won't cost you any more).

This product is DeDe APPROVED and I highly recommend it!

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Featured Product Monday | You Are My Sunshine

Today I would like to feature a kit that I just put back into my store. It is an older kit, but actually one of my favorites. I love the Denim feel of the whole kit. It's great for a variety of different kinds of layouts and perfect for your denim-wearing girl! Scrap all those meaningful moments with the special people that make your life happy and wonderful!  

Let me know what you think!

Take a Look at my YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE!

"You Are My Sunshine" by DeDe Smith 

I shared this layout with you in yesterday's Life 2014 post! 

ENJOY! Thanks for reading my blog and have a great week!

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One Word Challenge tomorrow!

Please join me for a ONE WORD CHALLENGE this Saturday! Come back to my blog here and you will have 48 hours to complete a fun Challenge to get a great ScatterZ!

Please come and join in!

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Featured Product Monday | Attached at the Heart

Today I would like to feature a collection that is perfect for your lovey dovey layouts!


Take a Look at my Attached at the Heart Collection! There are 4 products in this collection! There is the main kit - Attached at the Heart, plus Alpha, ClusterZ StackZ & ScatterZ, Valentine BearZ, and get a special deal by buying the BUNDLE (all 6 of the products)!

On Valentine's Day 2009, my hubby and I actually had a date night out with some of our favorite friends, Curtis and Anne! We ate dinner at Olive Garden and went to see the movie, "Coraline." It was a fun night!


Here is a layout I did with my Attached at the Heart Collection:

I used "Attached at the Heart Collection" by DeDe Smith

ENJOY! Thanks for reading my blog and have a great week!

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