Showing posts with label Lowes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lowes. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Design Team Mania!!

WhoooooooT!
I am Over-The-TOP excited...again!!
What I have been working SO VERY HARD (#wishicoulddofulltime)
on is being able to create full time.....and tho, I am not quite there YET...I am staying ULTRA positive!

Here is my most recent submission for Scrap It Girl...April's  contest is Tags & Bags...and you must check it out and participate ....should you win the challenge...there is a most awesome...Rock-O-Licious gift prize!!
 Using stuff from my stash in The BeeHive Studio....I took a Lowe's tin gift card holder and altered it using a {vintage} Stampin'UP! stamp ( and pp)...I also added some SUPER SWEET cut-outs from 
UNIQUE LASER DESIGNS....UBER fun product!....you mustmustmust check out their awesome site!
{back of holder is stamped with to: & from:...hence..making it a TAG}}
IF you should be interested in purchasing this, please let me know...as my ETSY shop is currently "on vacation" as I gear up for a huge load up!
Please convo me with ANY questions concerning any product or company posted today!

creative blessings,

debbie

Friday, January 31, 2014

My Favorite Things for Scrap It Girl..

well...............better late than never!

Here is my contribution to Scrap It Girl's

FAVORITE THINGS FRIDAY
January 31,2014
.....how uber cool beaners is THIS!!????
Found on a "day trip date" with my hubby (Mr.Wonderful)
...at a "yard sale"...on a very side/off road...
This was a file cabinet(slate grey in color) that we transformed into awesome storage ( in a yummy VALSPAR turquoise....yes, we work @ Lowes)!!
Measures 36"w x 19"d x 11"h
3 drawers are 10"w
...and the BONUS...they  were ALL filled with VINTAGE sewing patterns!
...for the steal of the day....$5.00!!
whoooowhoooooo!
The picture does not do it justice (snowy day in SC)!....but it is by far a fun & YUMMY addition to my studio!
Currently I have it filled with my "I cannot even think of getting rid of these Stampin' UP! stamps!"
(you know what I mean!)
I plan on being better with my Scrap It Girl posts...be sure to check us out!!

creative blessings, debbie





Monday, April 15, 2013

Home again...home again...Jiggity Jig!!

Soooooooooooo...I travelled to Atlanta to particpate in
The Revival of Vintage show at The Goat Farm!
 
It was absolutely awesome...being "back in the saddle again"...on the road doing a show!
***but...by myself...I really missed my hubby!***
I met up with some wonderful vendors...Alexa Lett   who has been so very wonderful, and encouraging to me, since I met her at the show last fall.....and also Kristen & Evie from
Ella Marie Clothing ....who, without them, I would still be packing up!...lol
 
 
 
Now.....I am getting ready for my NEXT adventure...The Hayloft Barn Sale show in Clarksville, Tn
...I am over-the-top excited to be able to see some old friends from when we lived in Tennessee!
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Speaking of  friends....over the weekend, I was able to meet up with a sweet childhood (teenage years) friend whom I graduated high school with!...seeing Sadie after all these years was sooooo awesome!!!....my only regret is that we did not get a snapshot taken of us together!....maybe next time?
Tomorrow...I am back to the "regular" job...but counting down the days for  the next show!
Making applications online is  MUCH easier nowadays....we've come a LONG way baby!
 
.....until next time!
 
creative blessings, debbie
 


Sunday, July 8, 2012

Just stopping in....

...to blogger world.....I have had 2 days off from my "day" job ( which is not really just a day job) at Lowes Home Improvement....We work a rotating schedule...so this was my "weekend off".....
Yesterday, I enjoyed a few hours of "brain candy"...those tv shows that are strictly for entertainment purposes...no thinking required....AND THEN.....while waiting for hubby to come home from his work...I had an energy drink ( @ 8:30pm.....WITW!!!!!???)...soooooo I was creating up a storm for the next few hours!....whoooowhooooo!
I have a store up north that has been selling my cards from StudioBeeCreations
...its awesome that anything I send them sells ( eventually...)....and she is always asking for more....
Soooooooo, today I have been ultra creative in the studio......getting ready to send out another package.....
Again, I would ask that if ANYONE (Yes...I am almost begging here)...knows anyone who is interested in purchasing my wares ( handmade...one-of-a-kind CrEaTiOnS)....please contact me thru my etsy shop StudioBeeCreations .... I would LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE nothing more than to be creating all day long!!!
WHOLESALE items are welcome!!!

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Have a blessed week!!!!

Debbie


Sunday, February 22, 2009

PEEK-A-BOO!!!!!....Look who's BACK!!!!!

SO very sorry I have been away FOR-EV-ER....I am still working at Lowes and lovin'it...I have moved my BeeHive Studio from the basement to an upstairs bedroom to HOPEFULLY corral my STUFF to a manageable size....( but, seriously, now the basement is a storage facility for all the odds 'n ends & doo-dads that do not fit!)
I am trying to get back in the "creative saddle" again....as I have been dormant for too long...so...beeeeeeeeee sure to check back and see what I have been up to!
In the meantime......
SURPRISE!!!!!!!!
LOOKEE what I got for Valentine's Day!!!
Isn't she just UBER CUTE?????...and what a FUN gift from my most AWESOME hubby (aka:Mr.Lowes)
Sapphire blue metalic...YUMMY-licious!!!!......My first inkling was to pick a yellow bug with a black convertible top....so BEE-ish.....but, I fell in love with this one instead.....I do however plan on some "bee" accessories!!!
I feel like I am starting my blog all over again. I appreciate all the kind words and emails from my faithful followers...those of you who have encouraged me to get back creating and blogging.
I have so many ideas on my creative to-do list....so you just never know what you might find here....beeeeeeeeee sure to buzz back soon!!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie




Friday, October 17, 2008

NEW SHOES...a NEW DO...Another ME!


Nothing creative here to post...but AT LEAST, I am posting......Something I have found VERY difficult to do, since going to work at Lowes.......Check out these MOST MOSTMOST cute flipflops given to me by my "baby boy"( ok, seriously, he is 24...but, ya know how it goes!) and his beeeeeeeeeeeautiful wife....arent they too fun?.....and READY for NEXT spring!....gonna have to get a pedi to wear these!AND HOW 'BOUT these UBER FUN sneakers I just got for work???....I didnt even notice they have like a froggy and lillypads on them...they were MY FAVORITE COLOR of aqua...YUMMY-LICIOUS!!!

Ok.....and now.....here I am......after 5 1/2 months at Lowes.....I have gone from a size 18 to a size 12!...whooowhooooo...LOTS of walkinwalking ...and up & down those humongous ladders...equals a daily workout...PLUS I actually get paid!!...lol!...ANyhoo...will not step on the scales until the day BEFORE Thanksgiving....for those of you who have yo-yo'd your whole life like I have, you know its kinda depressing to see actual numbers....But, all I know, is I feel GREAT!......
Got my hair cut off...choppy and fun.......Oh...and see that barn thing on the wall?....One of my treasures from my MIL...many years ago...she passed this along to me when we moved to Tennessee.....Its from one of the Home Interior parties from LONGLONG ago!!
Anyhoo....nothing too creative going on in THE BEE HIVE.....just trying to ORGANIZE...STILL!!!...Oh my goodness...I am not good at this at all.....I keep getting distracted by SHINEY stuff....and buttons...and fabric...and paper....and ribbons.....OH MY!
Thanks for checking in with me.....please dont give up on my creative juices!....I have LOTS on my LISTS to do......
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

BIZZZZZZY...and BEEEEEEEHind BLOG CANDY!

OkOKOK...I KNOW I was supposed to post this on SUNDAY....the WINNER of my BLOG CANDY....but ......my worklife at Lowes has taken over!.....and I am LOVIN' (almost) every minute.....( I will fore-go telling you about Mrs. Meanie customer from the after church crowd!...YOWZA!!)
Anyhoo....on to the WINNER!!!!!!!!................Randomly chosen from the bee basket is: sweet Jes from KadyHope.......whooowhooo!....The box is overloaded with goodies for you!!
I would like to thank everyone's participation in my little survey..paper or textiles....it seems there are quite a few of us who dabble in both.....hmmmmmmmm does YOUR workspace look like MINE?
So.....I am bizzzzzzzzzy filling some StudioBeeCreations Etsy Shop CUSTOM orders....and trying a little organizing today.
Thanks for buzzzzzzzzzzzzzin' by!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

CELEBRATING....A Promotion!

whoooooooooooowhooooooooooooo!
I got a promotion at LOWES!!!...I am now officially a FULL-TIME employee....AND Team Leader( thats the job title) of Windows & Walls...aka: Home Decor!.....what an awesome affirmation that hard work and perseverance pays off.!!!
So, now I will have a real corporate schedule....I am so excited!

ALL that being said....if you have been following my blog musings...you know I am re-doing my studio to be more user-friendly ( aka: ORGANIZED) for me...I have decided to drop my demonstratorship with Stampin'UP!...to allow more ME time in my studio....to get back to using what I have...enjoying my creative space..The Bee Hive....

ANyhoo...I am determined to get the studio in tip-top organized shape...so, I can post my creations regularly...and get my NEW designs into my ETSY shop.(for real!)

Check back .......there will be a BIRTHDAY SPECIAL on Sunday!...FUNFUNFUN!
Creative Blessings,
Debbie

Saturday, August 9, 2008

UBER COOL BEANERS....PINCUSHION Swap

Had a day off from Lowes ( since I am still considered part-time, they have cut back alot of hours!)....so, I have been bizzzzzzzzzzzzzy catching up on some awesome swaps I have joined!
This is my swap for the Pin-Cushion swap.....isnt it UBER COOL BEANERS??

When we used to do the wholesale/craft show circuit ( traveling like gypsies, we did!)...I made LOTS of pincushions repurposing VINTAGE items. So......I dug into my stash...and repurposed a REPURPOSED vintage mold ( talk about recycling....I told you I cannot throw anything away!..LOL).....I LOVE this whootywhoooo owl....I hand cut from my own pattern design.
Made one for my swap partner...and one for my ETSY shop.
Beeeeeeeeee sure to check back and see what else is going on in The Bee Hive Studio!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Monday, August 4, 2008

THREE for THREE

A few nights ago, as I was driving home from Lowes....a bat flew dead head (figuratively speaking )into my windshield......a few miles down the road ( we live in the country)...there was an opossum that decided it would STOP in the middle of the road ( umm, beneath my right front tire).....I got home...told Mr. Lowes..."Well, I am two for two!".....
Soooooooooo....you know things come in THREES???....Well, LAST night......YEP....three deer....as I was coming over a slight hill decided to "CROSS OVER"...right in front of me.....and....I have always been told it is better to hit the deer than to avoid it ( and perhaps end up in a ditch or worse)....sooooooo the third time was the charm, as they say!
It could have been worse......the airbag could have ALSO deployed...but, it didnt....& I was able to make it the rest of the way home.
The damage:

State Farm is gonna have to tow the old girl.....(the car, not me)....seems there is internal damage.....dont know if she will make it......so we may be at a crossroad here.
Luckily, I am off work for a couple of days...so, I will be able to get my latest creations into my ETSY shop......gotta pay for the deductible...or a new car somehow!
Thanks for checking in on me......I am gonna beeeeeeeee bizzzzzzzzzy for sure!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Thursday, July 24, 2008

TWO Days OFF.....MUCHO MOJO!!!



Okeeeeeeeeeeeedokeeeeeeeeeee....FINALLY catching up on some card making....for CardsforHeroes.org...
From my blog candy WAY BACK here.....I had requested BEE images for anyone who wanted to be included in the "draw".....these are only a FEW of the MANY that were sent in.....AND...since I am such a hoarder of bits & pieces.....I had tons of stuff to work with!....using my stash!....It was a BLAST and my creative mojo was on overload, I think!





ANd , while I was at it....I repurposed a HUGE stash of SU SWAP card fronts...and turned them into MORE cards for our heros....its a GREAT way to utilize those samples!....and makes you feel good inside too!...TRY it...you'll LOVE it!!
Sooooooooooooo...all of these will be on their way to Sandy today!(better late than never!)

Two days off in a row......makes for MUCHO creativity....now, I am on what they call at LOWES the 7-day stretch.....so, my studio time will be limited....BUT...beeeeeeeeeee sure to check back....I have a few goodies ALMOST ready to list in my Etsy shop......along with a NEW catagory.....The BIZZZZZZZZZARE...no, not weird stuff.....but, what EVERYONE LOVES......A SALE!!!!...whoooowhooooo!!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Saturday, July 19, 2008

PIECES.......

Wow.....what in the world happens to the hours in a day...the days in a week???They all pass by so quickly now with me working at Lowes...I have very little time to be creative in my BEE HIVE STUDIO....so, ANYTIME I can spend is PRECIOUS!
Sooooooooo.....here is a hint of a project that has been on my list of to-do's since last FALL!....inspired by the news related in this post about my UBER SWEET Grandguy Sammy.
I wanted to wait to reveal the idea for my project until dd Joy posted their family's story here.
I am so very proud of her....and all she has accomplished with the boys. Their sweet little family has a long road ahead of them...but, I truly believe that their FAITH will see them through all this....and they will find the STRENGTH to PRESS ON.....
"If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed.......nothing shall be impossible unto you"
Matthew 17:20

Soooooooo...all that being said....I have wanted to do something to help them across the miles....since it is a SEVEN HOUR car ride from my door to their door ( this does include a couple of pit stops along the way!)....and as much as I would LOVE to be able to be there IN PERSON for physical and emotional support, that is just not in the cards right now.......But, I have this project on my table...all ready to launch now...so, beeeeeeeeee sure to check back and see what my idea is!..I will post & make an announcement when it's in StudioBeeCreations Etsy Shop..In the meantime...I know that Joy would appreciate any uplifting comments and prayers from those of you who have similar life experiences.....and check out her etsy shop too....where she sells her yummy creations.

Thanks for stopping by.....the studio is a BUZZIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie


Monday, July 14, 2008

FUNNY for SUNDAY on MONDAY

Goooooooooood Day!!....it is dark-thirty...I am UPUPUP spending a little time in The Bee Hive Studio before my work day begins at LOWES.....
I cannot believe where the week goes...I know I am in the studio at least a couple of hours every day.....working on orders and playing CLEAN UP /Catch Up with all my STUFF......I know I keep on saying NEW THINGS will be in my ETSY shop, but, orders come FIRST!......sooooooooo...for todays post ( just to AT LEAST get some light reading material up)...I have attached this fun quip from my friend Joane...(Sorry....I do not know the origin of this funny to give just acknowledgments)......however, enjoy the read:

Through the eyes of a child:
The Children's Bible in a Nutshell

In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was
nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says,
'The Lord thy God is one, but I think He must be a lot older than that.
Anyway, God said, 'Give me a light!' and someone did.
Then God made the world.
He split the Adam and made Eve. Adam and Eve were naked,
but they weren't embarrassed because mirrors hadn't been
invented yet.
Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating one bad
apple, so they were driven from the Garden of Eden.
Not sure what they were driven in though, because they didn't have cars.
Adam and Eve had a son, Cain, who hated his brother as long
as he was Abel.
Pretty soon all of the early people died
off, except for Methuselah, who lived to be like a million or something.
One of the next important people was Noah, who was a good guy,
but one of his kids was kind of a Ham. Noah built a
large boat and put his family and some animals on it. He asked
some other people to join him, but they said they would
have to take a rain check.
After Noah came Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Jacob was more
famous than his brother, Esau, because Esau sold Jacob his
birthmark in exchange for some pot roast. Jacob had a son
named Joseph who wore a really loud sports coat.
Another important Bible guy is Moses, whose real name was
Charlton Heston. Moses led the Israel Lights out of
Egypt
and away from the evil Pharaoh after God sent ten plagues on
Pharaoh's people. These plagues included frogs, mice, lice,
bowels, and no cable.
God fed the Israel Lights every day
with mannicotti. Then he gave them His Top Ten Commandments.
These include: don't lie, cheat, smoke, dance, or covet your
neighbor's stuff.
Oh, yeah, I just thought of one more:
Humor thy father and thy mother.
One of Moses' best helpers was Joshua who was the first
Bible guy to use spies. Joshua fought the battle of Geritol and
the fence fell over on the town.
After Joshua came David. He got to be king by killing a
giant with a slingshot. He had a son named Solomon who had
about 300 wives and 500 porcupines. My teacher says he was wise,
but that doesn't sound very wise to me.
After Solomon there were a bunch of major league prophets.
One of these was Jonah, who was swallowed by a big whale and then
barfed up on the shore. There were also some minor league
prophets, but I guess we don't have to worry about them.
After the Old Testament came the New Testament. Jesus is the
star of The New. He was born in
Bethlehem in a barn.
(I wish I had been born in a barn too, because my mom is always saying
to me, 'Close the door! Were you born in a barn?' It would
be nice to say, 'As a matter of fact, I was.')
During His life, Jesus had many arguments with sinners like
the Pharisees and the Republicans.
Jesus also had twelve opossums.
The worst one was Judas Asparagus. Judas was so evil that they
named a terrible vegetable after him.
Jesus was a great man. He healed many leopards and even
preached to some Germans on the Mount.
But the Republicans and all those guys put Jesus on trial before Pontius the Pilot. Pilot didn't stick up for Jesus. He just washed his hands instead.
Anyways, Jesus died for our sins, then came back to life again.
He went up to Heaven but will be back at the end of the
Aluminum. His return is foretold in the book of Revolution.

Hope you have a MARVELOUS, MOST OUTSTANDING MONDAY!

Creative blessings,

Debbie

Thursday, July 3, 2008

BIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZY in The Bee Hive Studio

On my day off from my job at LOWES...this is what I was doing!!!...A special order request from my church, to make thank you notes for all the Sunday School worker-bees and teachers. Yowza!...do I ever feel accomplished!.....Same layout/sketch for each...but using my bits & pieces and hoarded stash....I was able to create 48 of these....and honestly not make a dent in my creative mess ( see this post).....what in the world???
Anyhoo....the inside sentiment/verse was printed on my computer....all other supplies are from SU.....and I was going to use my SU watermark...but, have not yet figured out how to CHANGE the 2007 to a 2008 to make it current( can anyone help me with this???)....maybe its time for a change....
I also had another card request......so, sticking with the concept of not just making ONE (after all....everything is already OUT on the table, right?)...I made one to keep & one to share.
I LOVE creating this way....my next big project will be to get all the Cards for Heroes cards completed, and sent off to Sandy for distribution....I am so psyched about creating & crafting on my days off now.......MOJO heaven!
BTW.....Special Order requests are always welcome!....Check out my ETSY shop.....and my previous blog posts to see some of my work.
Thanks for stopping by!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Thursday, June 26, 2008

CREATING for CONNIE in CANADA....

Isn't this an UBER CUTE stitchery??....Made by my Canadian friend Connie...and turned into a birthday card ( by me) for her sister, Mary....I STITCHED it by machine onto layers of Stampin UP! dp...added a computer printed sentiment...and added ribbon laced thru some jumbo eyelets...Connie is a wonderful customer...and friend.....and definitely keeps me bizzzzzzzzy on my days off from Lowes!
Another "Connie request"...this 8x8 lavendar sachet pillow, I made using some vintage fabric from my STASH...I LOVE dots!!...and the lavendar sent is just YUMMY!...its a gift for same sister Mary...

Oh...and THIS card...a special Connie request for a newborn's birth-day....I am finally getting around to using some of my favorite TOOLS in my studio....Cuttlebug....Revolution....dies & embossing folders...not to mention more STUFF outta my stash!
......and this is the inside of the card....a speical sentiment Connie requested....I printed it on my computer......uber FUN !!!
So...if you are wondering WHEN I am actually going to be loading up my ETSY shop with my new creations from The Bee Hive Studio.....I promise, it will be soon.....If you'd like a SPECIAL REQUEST order.....just email me!....A big box 'o goodies, and two separate envelopes are on their way to Canada!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Thursday, June 19, 2008

LOWES Paint Department...This is Debbie...How may I help you?

Just a little FYI post today....I am about 7 weeks into my new LIFE at working in the outside world....my status as of today is PART-TIME Seasonal, at Lowes Home Improvement ...which is approximately 40-45 hours a week right now.....Soon, they will tell me IF I can be permanent....which I am hoping for BEEEEEEEEEEEECause I am sooooooo loving it!
I spend 1/2 my time in Home Decor ( the other day I cut 48 Plantation Faux wood Blinds!!!)...and the other 1/2 of my time is in the PAINT DEPT.......I LOVE PAINT!!!....I keep telling my managers ( and everyone else who will listen) that I LOVE PAINT!.....OH, the YUMMY colors!!!
So.....after catching up on some blog reading this morning ( I work 10-7 today)...I came across this past posting from THE NESTER (who would absolutely LOVE the Home Decor MIS-TREATMENTS!)....where she reveals her favorite paint color Tobacco Road.....OK...now....just to let you all know what I have discovered in the past few weeks at LOWES is: Pay NO ATTENTION to the ad on TV about color matching that BIG PURPLE animal....it wont work.....anything with any texture or mix of colors( that pillow with brown/black/tan specks) will not be an EXACT match....sorry!..BUT>>>I CAN match that piece of trim you yanked off your wall ...OH...and we have also color matched a FINGER NAIL ( yes...the nail..!!!)EEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!.... ..AND.....you CAN bring in MOST color names or #'s off other paint companies...and we can mix it for you....because we have the secret code!(...ok..the computer does)...and ALSO....we can do University and SPORTS team colors too!....which is UBER cool!..
Now...in my opinion....IF you are going to take the time to paint...then I would advise you to use Lowes VALSPAR Signature or Ultra Premium paints.....(no, this is not a commercial...just my "expert"??? opinion)....The difference between Valspar & Olympic paints is like the difference between CREAM( valspar)...and WATER(olympic).....SO....if you are just painting to move out of where you are...or just need a quickie coverup...then use the Olympic...BUT...if you want the YUMMINESS ..and are planning on living with the color for a while, then absolutely use Valspar...you will not be disappointed!
Also...if you have a LOWES in your town....and have kiddos.....you need to take advantage of our BUILD & GROW program.....Two saturdays every month...we do a FREE Craft project with the kids....sign up on-line....the next one is scheduled for June 28th....UBER COOL baseball field!
I have been soooooooooo happy to be put in charge of this the past few sessions....I LOVE THE KIDS!!
Ok.....so...thats it for right now....I have to get some creating done.....my STUDIO is overflowing with projects!!!!!
Thanks for visiting....
Creative blessings,
Debbie