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, October 7, 2008

PAY IT FORWARD (PIF) WINNER!!!!

.................and the winner is:
POLKA DOT MOON!!!!

So, if you have been following my blog...and dd JOYFULLNESS...you will know what this is all about!....Congratulations to Polka Dot Moon ....who will receive my HUGE box 'o goodies from my stash...(ask sweet Jes who got the last one.....I think she was UBER pleased!).....I am so happy to share my over-abundance of supplies.....THANKS to all who visited JOYFULLNESS....and commented....Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeee sure to check back soon for another PIF drawing from the BEE BASKET at THE BEE HIVE at StudioBeeCreations!!!

Creative Blessings,
Debbie

Friday, October 3, 2008

FUNKY FEELING DAY.....

WOW...OK...I am trying to write a wonderful and uplifting post...and am having a FUNKY day...so, it is hard....working in the "outside work force" after all these years is ...hmmmmm...DIFFERENT than what I have been used to...exposed to.....It is a CHALLENGE to re-train a complacent worker-bee.......my mantra.....PRESS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!.....
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....on a much brighter note: lookee what came from my FALL SWAP Partner, Mandy.....a FUN & YUMMY box of goodies.....THANKS, Mandy!!Fall is definitely my favorite time of year....LOVE the colors of the leaves changing...the brisk & crisp air....mmmmmmm!!...SO, this box was UPLIFTING!!!....Now...if I ONLY had a recipe for cookies that I can use the cookie cutters with ( I AM the expert : "drop a rounded teaspoon of cookie dough"...or slice 'n bake queen-bee baker)
Also....I am puppy-sitting for LAURA, whilst she is getting some much deserved R&R.....Miss Lillie Belle has taken over the STUDIO.....Miss Priss, she is in my comfy chair!
And beeeeeeeeeeeee sure to check out these little PUNKINS'....made from VINTAGE quilts...in my ETSY SHOP......yeah....I know I am running a tad late for the HOLIDAY!...I will work on CHRISTMAS for the shop UBER SOON!
Oh......and ANOTHER thing!....check out dd JOYFULLNESS on a YUMMY give-a-way she is having!!!.......I will beeeeeeeeeee watching to see who leaves HER a comment.....IF YOU DO...your name will go into the BEE BASKET for a PIF(Pay it Forward) BOX 'O GOODIES from StudioBeeCreations/THE BEE HIVE STUDIO!!!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Take a LOOKEE SEE at JOYFULLNESS!!

CHECK OUT DD's BLOG: JOYFULLNESS
She is having a wonderful YUMMY-LICIOUS Blog Candy give-a-way....beeeeeeeeeeee sure to check it out!....and her Etsy SHop, while you are visiting too!

I will be back posting some creations on tomorrow...my next day off...see you then!!

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

Friday, September 19, 2008

UPDATE......Beeeee sure to check out the shop!

Just a quickie post here...since dd JOYFULLNESS is begging me to post SOMETHING!
SOOOO, I will direct you to my birthday post......and then to my ETSY shop..(..shameful??...no...good business sense!)..lol....but wait!....beeeeeeeeee sure to give dd a look-see....she is having a SALE too!!
OH MY GOODNESS.....like mother....like daughter!
Sunday, I will be posting THE WINNER of my BLOG CANDY.....post a comment here, and get your name in the BEE BASKET!!!.....paper or textiles???...whats your fave?

Creative Blessings,
Debbie

Sunday, September 14, 2008

HAPBEEEEEEE BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY!!!!...My Cup Runneth Over...

Check out this MOST AWESOME FUNFUNFUN coffee cup my wonderful husband gave me for my birthday!!...I LOVE DOTS...he SO gets me!....But wait...it's really NOT a for real coffee cup!...it is a planter ( ummm...drainage hole in bottom...dont think it would hold much liquid!..lol)
ANd...just in case you are wondering the SIZE....see comparison in picture below of my "normal" dotted coffee cup:

Isnt it just TOOOOOOOOO UBER CUTE!????

So....its my birthday..and as promised...I have HAPBEEEEEEEEE BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY!
What am I giving away???...(no, not my cup)...but......I will FILL a USPS FLAT RATE ( the BIG one)box of goodies from my stash!

What do you have to do to qualify?...Just post a comment here and tell me if you prefer to craft with PAPER or TEXTILES....for one "ticket" in the bee basket....You see, personally, I find myself totally split on this subject...which is why I have an over abundance of STUFF in my STASH!.....altho, I LOVE the cross-over supplies best!
and......for ANOTHER "ticket".....POST my BLOG CANDY on your blog....just copy and paste my blog addy for StudioBeeCreations in your post.....and email me & let me know!
BUT WAIT!!!....there's even MORE!!!!
Visit my ETSY shop.....and purchase ANY 4 items.....and get FREE SHIPPING on the whole purchase ( please wait for an adjusted invoice).......AND you will also qualify for 4 more "tickets"
for the basket!
This chance to win will stay on top until next Sunday, September 21st.....when I will have the drawing......so....please help me destash...and enter to win!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie



Thursday, September 11, 2008

Quilt Wall Hangings...New in SHOP!!

HAPPY FALL YA'll!!!!!!!
Well................its almost here......I just love how the leaves turn the MOST brilliant colors....soooo very YUMMY!.....Here are a couple of quilt wall-hangings making their way to my StudioBeeCreations Etsy shop TODAY!...Fun FUN FUN!!

Beeeeeeeeeeeeee sure to check back on SUNDAY, September 14th, for my BIRTHDAY BASH CELEBRATION!!!.......BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!!
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

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Confessions of a Bad Blogger....

Hi....my name is Debbie....and I am a BAD BLOGGER.....Obviously... it has been a MONTH since my last post...BUT WAIT!!!....that is about to change.
I am going through some MAJOR transitions in my life....my birthday is coming up....September 14...and since starting back to work ( in the "outside work force") after 22+ years...I have concluded I MUST re-organize my lifetime at home.
Soooooooo...I am destashing my entire StudioBeeCreations space to make it more user friendly....for me. I have decided to let go of ALOT of things.....and will be posting a huge
BEE BIZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZARE in my Etsy shop just in time for my birthday!....
Beeeeeeeeee sure to check back....as I have been very bizzzzzzzzzzzzy getting ready.
There will be both handmades and SUPPLIES for those who love to DIY!......PLUS.....some awesome BLOG CANDY to tell your friends about!
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

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

The BEE HIVE is BUZZIN'....New items for ETSY

FINALLY!!!!....Here is just a sampling of some new things I will be posting in my Etsy shop.....tomorrow......not enough time this morning before going to work to get them in the shop. Please beeeeeeeee sure to check back in the morning for some yummy-ness AND a SPECIAL SALE!!.....
Update on my van......OH DEER!!!.....well, it could have been worse.....as it stands right now...I have a rental ...and the van is in the shop, just "shy" of being totalled....it can be repaired.....So, we are out of pocket our deductible....and a little inconvenience.....it could have been ALOT worse.
Thanks so much for checking in today!
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

Monday, July 28, 2008

CHECK these OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOOKEE,LOOKEE what I JUST got in the mail!!!!....from a MOST awesome ETSY shop..Embroidery by Shirley....OH MY GOODNESS...arent these ROCK-O-LICIOUS!??
I have been looking for a cool label/tag to be able to sew onto my TEXTILE creations for my Etsy shop....so, after some searching, I found this wonderful lady who customized these beauties for me!!!
Thanks for checking in with The Bee Hive Studio....
Creative blessings,
Debbie
Beeeeeeeeeeeee sure to check her out!!!.....and let her know I sent you buzzin' her way!

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

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

A DAY OFF..............


It's my day off....and I have been creating in THE BEE HIVE STUDIO since 5 am...thought I'd take a little break, and do some blurffing...catching up with some of my blog faves.....Sandy had this CUTIE FRUITY quiz, so I thought I'd try it out.......Keep in mind, I ALMOST did NOT post this....due to the fact that my kids read my blog...and it JUST MIGHT be TMI!!...lol.....anyhoo..thanks for stopping by....come back again soon to see what I've been bizzzzzzzzzzzzzy creating!......blessings, Debbie



You are friendly, outgoing, and well liked by many people.

You are popular, but there's nothing you ordinary or average about you.



You a very interesting person, and you have many facets to your personality.

Sometimes you feel very conflicted. Your different sides of your personality pull at you.



You are a very sensual and passionate person. You are fiery... you can't help it.

In general, you keep your passionate side under wraps. You are only wild in private.

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

Sunday, June 22, 2008

MULTI-TASKING Projects...How BIZZZZZZZZZARE!

What in the world??....How many projects can a bizzzzzzzzzzzzzzy bee have going on at one time? This is my CREATIVE MESS.....my Bee Hive Studio...many projects...many stations....just not enough time.....anyone else have this problem?I know I am a LUCKY gal to have ALL THIS Space to play in....but, when my creative juices start flowing, I start doing a bingbingbing from one table to the next.....as my bff Laura would say..."I saw something shiney"
Here's just a FEW of my ribbons & trim...just waiting to be attached to paper....or fabric.....and as you are thinking, "Wow, this chickie needs some organizing"...I have tried that...but when I create I have to have everything IN SIGHT!
And on the OTHER table....my papercrafting.....check out that OPEN space!!!!...Actually 8x8 .....PLENTY GOOD ROOM!!!
Oh...and ANOTHER project in the works ( did I mention bingbingbing??)....SOme Amy Bulter fabric YUMMY-NESS .....on a lampshade....soon to be in my ETSY shop!!....check back at the beginning of the week ...my next days off!
And, in the meantime, I am trying to get my fabrics washed & prepped for sewing BAGS & APRONS ( getting that sizing out , which really plays havoc with shrinkage!)...and the VINTAGE Quilt Chain...ready to go into the shop!!
SO......I am off to work in a little while....guess I better CLEAN-UP!
Have a MOST Blessed Day!!
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

Thursday, June 12, 2008

What was once OLD...has become NEW...again

Well....its my day off from my job at Lowes...and I am bizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy creating for my Etsy shop.....and after catching up on some morning blog-reading...I thought I would give my input ( not that anyone asked...but, beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecause I feel inclined to)....on the matter of copyright with crafts....whether it be paper/textile/wood or whatever...if you obtain inspiration and value from someone elses work, then it is always polite to acknowledge them. But, seriously, there's not too much that IS new!....Take these yo-yo's.......I have rescued them from a Love-Worn, VINTAGE quilt....and transformed them into fun & fresh..USABLE little works of art....This sweet little swag below measures approximately 7 feet long...and would be adorable for qualifying for one of The Nester's window mistreatments.....or over a mantle...or in a bowl....Little pieces of the past...YUMMY 1930's fabrics and flour sack cloths!
And CHECK THESE OUT!!.....from the same rescue....sets of TACKS for your corkboard....along with some of my coveted ANTIQUE buttons attached.....how much fun are these for YOUR creative space????
OHOHOH.....and these too.......FUN bookmarks....Gigando paper clips with yo-yos attached on either side with UBER FUN buttons( some old....some new)
ANyhoo.......beeeeeeeee sure to check out the NEW STUFF in my Etsy shop.....my creative MOJO is working overtime....and I am LOVIN' it!
.........and BTW.......since being out in the "retail world" for the past 6 weeks, I have made a discovery......that there are some AWESOME ,WONDERFUL people in the world....my friendly customers>>>always with a smile.....and then...there are those stinkers( you know who they are!!!)..who should NEVER leave the house and inflict rude, mean & ugly remarks on the poor working class servants.!!!!...Not to mention(but I will)..those who OPEN packages to "see whats inside" ..and then not only do NOT put said item back in the package, BUT..leave it totally NOT where it goes!....sheeeeeeesh!....cant we all be respectful of one another?.....I even go into OTHER retail stores , and rehang fallen items...or front face stock...or help other customers with a smile.......
Thanks for reading my rant of the day....while I have been creating...I have been doing ALOT of thinking!(obviously!...lol)
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Saturday, June 7, 2008

TRANSITIONS.......and reflections........

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...is anyone still checking??...Is this blog ON???...It has beeeeeeeeeen forever and a day since I posted....not to mention even having time to BLURF myself, and see what everyone else has been up to.....well...thats what happens when after over 22 years of staying at home....working OUT OF the home...then transitioning back into the everyday workforce does to you.......I feel like a butterfly making the transition.....its a whole new world!!.....And my job....at Lowes....I am sooooooooo LOVIN' IT!!.... SO,....what have I been up to in the STUDIO?.....Well....after the 22 year transition...I decided to revisit my first love of sewing...pulled out my most awesome faithful Bernina...and....jumped back into FABRICS again!....and it feels so good!!!.....After joining a few swaps...I am SEW ready to get some of my APRON creations....and other fabric goodies into my Etsy shop....so STAY tuned....& check back!
This first apron went to my swap partner who also lives in Tennessee...(how cool beans is that??)..Yummy fabrics from HL...mixed with a little Amy Butler...VINTAGE tea/dish towel ...TOPPED with a brooch from my dd JOY-FULL-NESS ( it matches!!!)...UBER cute!!

And this one.....from the same fabric....for another swap partner ( in AUSTRALIA!!)....I fashioned this using one of the Days of the Week VINTAGE Vogart towels from my stash....THIS is going to be something I will be creating for my ETSY shop....using my vintage stitcheries in Aprons....Bags....etc......

The possiblities are ENDLESS.....you should see my stash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And how about THIS yummy-ness???????????????....These uber cute MORSELS are PINCUSHIONS!!!.....One-of-a-kind little ( ya know I LOVE little) goodies...that will be in my ETSY shop .....Fun....& Funky......gotta have one???....Email me with your colors, and I'll do up something JUST FOR YOU!....Each comes with a couple of fun pins also...assorted glass beads attached to pearl head pins....

.......oh, and THIS one...is mine........yummy-licious colors....that turquoisey-blue is one of my faves....it IS The Bee Hive STudio color!
SO....in reflection.....altho, I am making the "butterfly" transition....my sewing and fabric is here to stay....but, I still will be creating PAPER crafts also......I cannot help myself.....and I have tons of projects in the works!
THANKS to all who keep checking in on me.....I will beeeeee back to visiting soon!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

BEEEEEEEE-lated HAPPY Mother's Day!!

Ok...honestly...I received these beeeeeeeefore Mother's Day from my dd Jenny and her hubby Bill....but, due to my new job adventure, I am late in posting....so, just wanted to say..."Happy Mother's Day" ....and arent these just beeeeeeeeeautiful???
Today is my day off.....I have been bizzzzzzzzzzy creating some things for RAKS...for orders.....& some ETSY items...hoping to get into the shop VERY soon......I am LOVIN' sewing again!
Also....I am soooooooo far beeehind on checking out my google blog faves.....its really a hard adjustment after having oodles of hours in the day to BLURF...and now, I am lucky to get my email read!....( not complaining....just adjusting!!!).....I am truely blessed and grateful to have a job .....
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Saturday, May 10, 2008

BLOG CANDY on its WAY!!...DON'T LOOK FLOSSIE!!

FINALLY!!!!.....Flossie's BLOG CANDY is on its way!!( left The Bee Hive Studio on thursday!)...I LOVELOVELOVE the whole AMY BUTLER line....so much so....I just purchased a TON of fabric from this ETSY shop to make my APRONS, BAGS, Pincushions and assorted other sewing projects!....Awesome service!!!...Beeeee sure to check her out!
OK....so, if you've been reading my blog...you know already that I was offering a set of monogram cards made from the yummy-licious AB patterned papers....and after creating them for Flossie...I placed them in a box from Papertrey Ink...and added a bellyband to match.....BUT WAIT!!!....I could not STOP the creative flow.....so, I ALSO created an altered clipboard...minipost-it key fob (see tute on Angie's Stampin'Academy) AND a super sweet altered frame!.....I will be adding similar items to my ETSY shop withing the next few weeks....If you'd like your OWN personalized AB gift set ...please contact me!
I am having a BLAST working at Lowes....today I am teaching the Build & Grow workshop with the kids at the store.....my creative juices are flowing...so beeee sure to check back and see whats new at The Bee Hive Studio!!!!!!!
Creative Blessings,
Debbie
OHOHOH!!!!...I forgot to add that the FUN brooch/pin/embellishment on the clipboard is made by my very talented dd Joy ( Joy-Full-Ness)...who sells these JOXLETTES in her Etsy shop!...how uber cute are they?????

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

A CORNUCOPIA of Craftiness....StudioBeeCreations

My NEW OBSESSION.....SwapDex....oh my goodness!!!!.....Filled with AWESOME creative SWAP posts to join!!!.....It's a passion....Itty Bitty Swap ...I LOVE little teensy tiny do-dads.....when we did shows on the road (wholesale tradeshows and retail craft shows)..I was deemed The Queen of Little.....this swap will be a hoot...and its not too late for you to join!!......and back to my FIRST LOVE >>>>> SEWING.....I have joined TWO APRON SWAPS...here ....and here.....I am SEW excited!!....and all that being said...NO, I am not quitting my Paper Crafts!!....I will be incorporating my stamps with my fabric art...and also still listing special items in my ETSY shop.....a true CORNUCOPIA of Craftiness!!....This sweet little VINTAGE framed piece..a reclaimed treasure Days of the Week embroidered towel with "An Apple a Day" stitched by me, was just listed this morning:

....Please beeeeeeeeee sure to check out all my items, including the section for Cardsforheroes.....where ALL proceeds go towards the funding of shipping costs for all the cards being sent to our soldiers by this most awesome group!!!
I am off to LOWES.....I am in my realm at the PAINT desk...what yummyness, with the colors!!...AND in Windows & Walls!!...whooowhoooo!......and tomorrow...I get to PLAY ALL day in The Bee Hive Studio....beeeeeeeee sure to check back & see my creations....ya' never know what will beeeeeeeeeeeeee happ'nin!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Monday, May 5, 2008

How Can I Beeeeeeeeeeeee SO Blessed???....


Check out this STINKIN'CUTE RAK from my sweet friend ALEX!!!....Seriously, I had coveted and commented on her blog how perfect this card was...for me....and she already had sent it to me!!....I am soooooo BLESSED!!.....Alex used one of my FAVE SU stamp sets ( of course....with the beeeeeee)....I LOVELOEVLOVE it!
I am so bizzzzzzzzzzzy creating my sewing projects for my ETSY shop....I have Amy Butler fabrics on order....along with some other YUMMY-licious textiles....Hoping to get posted by weeks end.....working outside the home after ALL these years, really limits my creative "time"....but, actually has INCREASED my creativity as far as designing...go figure!
Anyhoo...I have more Cardsforheroes Fundraising cards to post.....honestly...even if you are already a card maker...this is SUCH an awesome organization that could use your support!..Please check out my ETSY shop to view some of the creations by participating card makers throughout the USA who have contributed their time and creativity for the cause!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Whats the BUZZZZZZZ?...Let me Tell You what's Happening

WARNING....long RAMBLING post ANNOUNCEMENT.....and a new ADVENTURE!!!
YOWZA!!...it has been forever since my last blog post...But, I have been UBER Bizzzzzzy!
After 22 years of not working OUTSIDE of the home..I have just joined the work force again....talk about a LIFE changing experience!.....I started working for Lowes ( not at the same store as my Mr. Lowes...its not allowed)..I am a Customer Service Associate in the PAINT & Home Decor department.....and LOVING it!!!.....not only do I get a regular paycheck( something I personally have not experienced in many years)...but, I get quite a workout on those big tall ladders...like a free aerobic stair step!!!
Anyhoo....soooooooo, I have been lax in getting my 10 Grand Hit blog give-a-way box out to Flossie ( I am sooo sorry for the delay, my friend!).....but, there will be a few extras to make up for it!....My "creative" time is WAY limited now...and I treasure each and every moment I can steal away in my Bee Hive Studio!....and go figure....this work schedule has made my creative juices REALLY flow....oh my goodness.....sooooo many ideas & projects!!!
I have signed up for a few SWAPS thru SwapDex ( a VERY cool blog!)....and re-visited my FIRST crafting love of SEWING!
So......all that beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeing said....I would like to encourage you to check back...and see whats new from StudioBeeCreations......and my Etsy shop will be overflowing soon with APRONS, BAGS, Pincushions ( hmmmm...lots of sewing!!)...along with my one-of-a-kind card creations using my all time love of recycled & reclaimed VINTAGE textiles.
Beeeeeeeeee sure to visit my dd's blog Joy-Full-Ness...she is having an AWESOME give-a-way !!
Thanks for peaking in at The Bee Hive today...your comments and support are uplifting!
ANd I also have a few RAKS to catch up posting.....coming soon!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie

Sunday, April 20, 2008

AND THE WINNER IS.............................

...............drum roll....................
FLOSSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!...whooooooowhoooooo!!!!....How super cool beans!!!....I "met" Flossie through blogging less than a year ago....only to find out she lives only a few miles from where I USED to live in Florida!....can you say SMALL WORLD????
ANyhoo....Flossie will receive the stationary set + extras I am creating from the yummy Amy Butler paper......Congratulations!!!
I would also like to thank The Nester for sending a brazillion new look-see-ers to my blog....wow, you've got QUITE a following, my friend......and FOR YOU, Nester, I will be creating a SPECIAL gifty....beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecause!!...SO, please contact me ASAP so I can get your snail mail addy.
Thanks to all who left a comment on my dds' blogs also.....it really meant alot to them to receive such heart-warming comments, too!!
Creative blessings,
Debbie