Deezy Does It!: March 2013   

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (Janet's Creative World)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!
Brought to you by Deezy Does It!
 
This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques; all while showing your "art".
 
Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.
1. Follow the Host (first link): 
2. Follow the showcased blogger: Janet's Creative World (second link)
3. Link up below using Linky Tools.
4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.
~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~

This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to Janet from Janet's Creative World.
Welcome and I'm happy to meet you! My hubby and I are "empty nestors".  We have 2 sons and 2 daughters, with 4 grand children between 3 of those! We love spoiling them, especially the one who lives the closest, and then sending her home! The others live out of state but are always in our hearts. I have been crafting since I was young, yes, even then, there were crafts! My aunts taught me how to crochet, knit, needlepoint and any other craft they thought I'd enjoy! I loved to sew my own Barbie clothes! She was well-dressed between what they made and I made!
I became involved with Girl Scouts, as a girl, but what changed my life was when my daughters became involved and I was the leader! I loved it!! Finding new ways to earn a badge, or trying something different kept me busy but the girls who are now entering their 30's and 40's, still tell me how much fun they had! When I joined the staff of the local council I thought I had died and gone to heaven! I loved interacting with the girls as well as the adults and sharing tips and what they were doing! 
Now I'm concentrating on paper crafts, both card making and scrapbooking! I currently design for Creative Kuts who is sponsoring this week! I also design for Kreative Karma Blog, a group of friends who just love to craft and showcase our products, and Cuttin' and Stampin'. That's a Challenge blog so check it out if you haven't! I also design for Pinque Peacock, which is unique handmade fabric and felt flowers, buttons, and stick pins! 
I am a Tool/Machine OCD victim! I have Cricuts, Cartridges and now the Cameo! I love all the SVG's and other digital files out there! 
Enough about me, here's a project I made today from a file that is one of many new ones over at Creative Kuts! Check it out:


I used CTMH (which I sell if you need anything) and just love these cute bees! They'd be great on a card as well, maybe a stamped sentiment such as Be Well, Be Happy, etc. I inked all the pieces, layered them and arranged them on the background paper which resembles honeycomb! That sun just makes me smile, especially since it's spring but we got all that snow these past few days... I have plenty of photos of my newest grandchildren to put on the mats who are always "just beein' cute!".
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out how to win the giveaway and be sure to link up with us!

~Give-A-Way~
 
Creative Kuts is sponsoring the blog candy for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase.  They had such a great response from the previous times they have sponsored that they've decided to sponsor again.  Up for grabs for this week's give-a-way we have the Creative Kuts file used for the project, Just Beein Cute Package.  
Creative Kuts offers paper piecing cutting files and digital designs.  They provide original, one of a kind, artwork to create your scrap-booking memories and crafting needs.  Their mission is to provide paper piecing patterns and cutting files for your enjoyment.  They are the place for unique cutting files and 3-D craft projects.  All artwork is design by Cheryl and Robert Walton.
Creative Kuts also offers die cutting machines and pre-made scrap-booking kits.  Just add your pictures and you are set.
Creative Kuts would like to invite you to come hang out with them.  They have 2 groups set up for their fans on Facebook.  Creative Kuts Posts and for the Spanish speaking ladies Las Chicas Creative Kuts.

To qualify for this week's "give-a-way" be sure to sign up by using Rafflecopter below:a Rafflecopter giveaway You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.
Each week we will showcase a "blog"!  If you are interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased", please contact me for an available date.  All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.
You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring a "give-a-way " for a "Pimp-Out/Showcase" hop!

Be sure to come back on Wednesday for winner announcement.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Operation Smile


Campus Book Rentals approached me for presenting a post to you about their company.  I know this is one you will see as interesting.
Everyone needs textbooks for school, no matter what your major is, most classes require textbooks.  I, first hand know how outrageously expensive and it's hard to manage with everything else you also need.  Using Campus Book Rentals not only helps lighten the financial strain, they also give back to an amazing cause!  For every textbook that rents from their site, they donate to Operation Smile!  How many school bookstores can you say that about?
By using Campus Book Rentals and helping with this great cause the other perks are the following:

-save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-free shipping both ways
-can highlight in the textbooks
-flexible renting periods
-they donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented

This is how it works:

Their new program, RentBackallows students to rent the textbooks they already own to other students.  This is awesome because not only does someone else get use out of the books that are sitting on a shelf it also makes you more than 2 times more money compared to what you'd make from just selling your books back to the same book store you bought them from.  Isn't that awesome??!!


Operation Smile is such an amazing cause in which changes people's lives all over the world!   


These programs touch thousands of lives in so many countries really need to be noticed and deserve the spotlight. 
I am sure they have reached bloggers like me because blogging reaches many parts of the world.
It is my duty to lend a hand in getting them a little more exposure.

"L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle" "The love that moves the sun and other stars" (Eat, Pray, Love)

Winner Announcement (Funny Postpartum Lady)

Showcase Winner Announcement from the Funny Postpartum Lady Pimp-Out/Showcase.


I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by, commented, linked up and followed bloggers who linked up. We had 32 link ups...  I am thankful that you all have stopped by to visit.  32 is our highest number of link ups to date.  I know it will just continue to grow. 

Last week's Pimp-Out/Showcase was all about The Funny Postpartum Lady and Kadoodle Bug Designs.
To qualify for this week's "blog candy", in this case a file of your choice from the Kadoodle Bug Designs store a few steps had to be followed.  Winner has been selected by rafflecopter and has been verified to have followed the steps in order to qualify.

And the winner is......
a Rafflecopter giveaway Tammy, please send an e-mail to claim your prize.

~Winner has a week from announcement to claim prize. If not claimed a new winner will be chosen~


You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.
Are you interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased"? Please contact me for a date. All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.
You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring the "blog candy" for a "Pimped-Out/Showcased" Hop!

Stay tuned for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase to be released Friday and don't forget to link up.
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Friday, March 22, 2013

Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (Funny Postpartum Lady)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!
Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques all while showing your "art".

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.
1. Follow the Host (first link):
2. Follow the showcased blogger: Funny Postpartum Lady (second link)
3. Link up below using Linky Tools.
4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.




~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~

This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to a very special blogger and an awesomous friend, Liz.
My name is Liz, most affectionately known as Funny Postpartum Lady. I am a mom of 4 great kids and wife to a hunky Marine. I'm currently living in San Antonio but we live wherever the Military decides to send us.

I am a mommy blogger and run FunnyPostpartumLady.org along with my Fan Page on Facebook. On my blog you can find giveaways, reviews, funny stories about my life, rants and raves, sponsor spotlights, military lifestyle posts, recipes, and random posts about anything. 

I'm also the President and Founder of MothersHelpingOthers.org which is a Social Networking Site for Parents. It's a great way to connect with other people just like you, ask questions, post pictures of your family, and just have fun. We are always trying to find new ways to make this website a better experience. 

You can join today for free by clicking HERE. It's simple and you can even sign up with your FB account.
Anything else you want to know, just ask.

Below are links to my Social Media pages. Come join me!

~Give-A-Way~


Melissa from Kadoodle Bug Designs (third link) is sponsoring the blog candy for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase.  Up for grabs in this week's give-a-way we have a file of your choice from the Kadoodle Bug Designs store.

All of Kadoodle Bug Designs' cutting pattern files included are SVG, MTC, SCUT2 (SCAL), PDF, PNG, EPS, AI8, DXF, GSD and WPC.  Digi stamp files included are JPEG, PNG and TIF.

You can use a die-cutting machine or you can cut by hand.  The end result is aah-may-zin'!

To qualify for this week's "give-a-way" be sure to sign up by using Rafflecopter below:
You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.

Each week we will showcase a "blog"!  If you are interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased", please contact me for an available date.  All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.

You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring a "give-a-way " for a "Pimp-Out/Showcase" hop!

Be sure to come back on Wednesday for winner announcement.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Winner Announcement (Clueless Crafter)

Showcase Winner Announcement from Clueless Crafter's Pimp-Out/Showcase.


I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by, commented, linked up and followed bloggers who linked up. We had 23 link ups... Word is getting out and I appreciate you all sharing it.

Last week's Pimp-Out/Showcase was all about Jennifer from Clueless Crafter's and ScrappyDew Creations.

This week's "blog candy" was a $20 GC from ScrappyDew Creations store.  Winner has been selected by rafflecopter and has been verified to have followed the steps in order to qualify.
a Rafflecopter giveaway An'Jenic, please send an e-mail to claim your prize.

~Winner has a week from announcement to claim prize. If not claimed a new winner will be chosen~


You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.
Are you interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased"? Please contact me for a date. All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.

You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring the "blog candy" for a "Pimped-Out/Showcased" Hop!

Stay tuned for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase to be released Friday and don't forget to link up.
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Friday, March 15, 2013

Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (Clueless Crafter)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!
Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques all while showing your "art".

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.
 
2. Follow the showcased blogger: Clueless Crafter (second link)
3. Link up below using Linky Tools.
4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.
~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~

This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to Jennifer from Clueless Crafter.

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I have been crafting for a long time! Apparently since 1969! That’s when I got a copy of Miss Patch’s Learn to Sew by Hand at a book fair in school. Not sure that I made anything out of it, I but I still have that book!

My maternal grandmother taught me how to crochet a chain stitch many moons ago and then I advanced to granny squares. I still have the hook she taught me with and it is my favorite one to use. (As you can tell, I never get rid of anything!)

I have been scrap-booking since about 2000. I still do some sewing and am crocheting more. Lately I like to look at something and decide what else I can do with it before tossing it out in the trash! I love re-purposing items! 

Recently, I have discovered 3d paper crafting items and love to create them! I am also hooked on painting, not pictures but things! 

The project I created for the Pimp-Out/Showcase hop is an altered canvas. I painted the edges of the canvas with basic acrylic paints. (I only did the edges and a little onto the top so that there wasn’t that bright white showing. This step is optional.) While that dried, I painted a few other things as I was bored (but hey, I got another project done!) 
When the paint was dried, I painted modge podge on the entire top and sides of the canvas. I used a simple sponge brush. (and yes while that was drying I modge podged the other project). I think I ended up with a good 2-3 coats on the canvas.

When it was thoroughly dried, I lightly misted the back of my scrap-book paper.  (Someone suggested this hint as it allows the paper to adhere to the canvas a bit better).  Again, I modge podged the paper onto the canvas, allowing time to dry in between coats.
While it was drying, I remembered I had this awesome Claddah paper piecing that I have had for years. I think I got it from when I was active in a yahoo scrap book group. (no Facebook in those days!) I thought it went well so I chose that for the corner piece.
The embellishments at the tops are just jeweled shamrocks that have been in my stash.  I created the banner by modge podging a piece of scrapbook paper and cutting out diamonds. I have huge stash of embroidery floss (are you really surprised by this?) so I braided the colors of the Irish flag and used that to hang the banner that says “Slainte’) It’s an Irish greeting of well wishes! 
I hope you like my project. I think my total cost might have been $2.50! I had everything on hand except the canvas. I have been trying to pick them up on sale so I have them when something inspires me! I was happy that I was able to use some products from my unbelievably large stash! Seriously, if you need it, I probably have it!
Thanks to Wanda (Deezy) from Deezy Does It! for spotlighting me!

~Give-A-Way~
ScrappyDew Creations is sponsoring the blog candy for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase.  Up for grabs in this week's give-a-way we have a $20 gift code.

ScrappyDew Creations family is a military family.  Anywhere the Army sends them is where they call home. ScrappyDew Creations is about sharing information and educating you on how to use specific scrap-booking software to allow to cut not only their designs but how you can create your own.  At ScrappyDew.com you will find not only great scrap-booking ideas but wonderful products as well. 

Currently they're working on Paper Piecing Products that are available for digital download in multiple cuttable formats. All of their products that are sold on the ScrappyDew Creations website are of great quality for that perfect cut.  Feel free to browse their store and check out the many Free Tutorials in Video and Text Format.

To qualify for this week's "give-a-way" be sure to sign up by using Rafflecopter below:
a Rafflecopter giveaway
You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.

Each week we will showcase a "blog"!  If you are interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased", please contact me for an available date.  All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.

You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring a "give-a-way " for a "Pimp-Out/Showcase" hop!

Be sure to come back on Wednesday for winner announcement.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Winner Announcement (Diary Of A Single Mother)

Showcase Winner Announcement from Diary Of A Single Mother's Pimp-Out/Showcase.

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I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by, commented, linked up and followed bloggers who linked up.  We had 28 link ups...  Word is getting out and I appreciate you all sharing it. 

Last week's Pimp-Out/Showcase was all about Michelle from Diary Of A Single Mother and Scraptastical Kreations

To qualify for this week's "blog candy", in this case a $15 gift code to the Scraptastical Kreations store, the steps below had to be followed:
1. You must be or become a new follower of Deezy Does It! and the spotlighted facebook page, Diary Of A Single Mother.
2. Leave a comment under the corresponding post (one comment per person).
3. Go and like Scraptastical Kreations' Fan Page on Facebook.
4. Post a comment on the Scraptastical Kreations' Facebook Fan Page saying that you are coming from the spotlighted blogger's Pimp-Out/Showcase post.

The winner was selected through random.org using the number sequence from comments.



And the winner is..... Tammy Bour (comment #2). Tammy said:


Tammy, please send an me an e-mail with your the information on where to send the information for your shopping spree to the Scraptastical Kreations store.

~Winner has a week from announcement to claim prize. If not claimed a new winner will be chosen~


You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.
Are you interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased"? Please contact me for a date. All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.

You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring the "blog candy" for a "Pimped-Out/Showcased" Hop!

Stay tuned for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase to be released Friday and don't forget to link up.

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"L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle" "The love that moves the sun and other stars" (Eat, Pray, Love)

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (Diary Of A Single Mother)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!
Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques all while showing your "art".
This week we have a very special showcase. 

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.
1. Follow the Host (second link):

2. Follow the Showcase Co-Host (third link): Diary Of A Single Mother
3. Link up below using Linky Tools.
4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.
~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~

This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to Michelle from Diary Of A Single Mother.

Michelle is a very close and dear friend.  As a matter of fact she's my bestie.

Hello everyone!!  My name is Michelle and I am a single mother of 3 wonderful children ages 16, 7 and 9.  After getting divorced I felt as though no one could relate to what I was going through.  Even though I had/have a great relationship with my family, I still felt as though I was alone.  The grief of going through my divorce was extremely overwhelming.  The only way I could try to heal was to write in my journal. 

I wanted to help others that went or are going through what I was going through.  This is how the Diary Of A Single Mother facebook was thought of and started. Diary Of A Single Mother contains rants, raves and advice for single parents, especially single mothers.  The page has 3 administrators who help keep the page going in all time zones.  There are anonymous messages inboxed on my page and we post them so that other parents can help these ladies out.  The post can be as little as a teething baby to my ex wants to take my children from me.  We have gotten a lot of positive feedback about this page and there are over 12k fans, but even if one person walks away feeling as though they have been helped and are not alone, we feel like our job has been done.

Throughout my parenting, there are funny times and there are serious times.  But what is most important is to be real with my children and myself as well as have an open and honest relationship with them, good, bad or indifferent.  One saying that sticks with me which I love and find to be so very true is "Being a parent without a sense of humor is like being an accountant who sucks at Math!".


~Give-A-Way Alert~


This week's sponsor is Scraptastical Kreations. Kristy Asche is the owner of this great paper piecing company where you will find cute and simple hand drawn paper piecing patterns and digi stamps to make all your "kreations scraptastic"!

They offer paper piecing patterns in all formats {AI, SVG, WPC, GSD, DXF, PDG & JPG (for hand cutting), and PNG (for digital scrap-booking}.  You can use these simply cute paper piecing patterns and digi stamps in all your scrap-booking, card making and paper crafting "kreations".  The possibilities with these patterns are endless. 
Check their blog for inspiration.

This week's give-a-way is a $15 gift code to the Scraptastical Kreations store.

To qualify for this week's "give-a-way" be sure to follow all the steps below:
1. You must be or become a new follower of Deezy Does It! (first link) and the Showcase Co-Host, Diary Of A Single Mother's facebook page (second link).

2. Leave a comment under this post (one comment per person).
3. Go and like Scraptastical Kreations Fan Page on Facebook (fourth link).
4. Post a comment on the Scraptastical Kreations Fan Page saying that you are coming from the Diary Of A Single Mother's

 Pimp-Out/Showcase post.

You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.

Each week we will showcase a "blog"!  If you are interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased", please contact me for an available date.  All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.

You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring a "give-a-way" for a "Pimp-Out/Showcase" hop!

Be sure to come back on Wednesday for winner announcement.

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(Eat, Pray, Love)

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Winner Announcement (Cricutmouse's Craftynook)

Showcase Winner Announcement from Cricutmouse's Craftynook's Pimp-Out/Showcase.
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I'd like to thank everyone who stopped by, commented, linked up and followed bloggers who linked up.

Last week's Pimp-Out/Showcase was all about Cricutmouse's Craftynook and Creative Kuts

To qualify for this week's "blog candy", in this case the Patchwork of Love Bear file and a $5 gift code to the Creative Kuts store, the steps below had to be followed: 
1. You must be or become a new follower of Deezy Does It! and the spotlighted blogger.
2. Leave a comment under the corresponding post (one comment per person).
3. Go and like Creative Kuts' Fan Page on Facebook.
4. Post a comment on the Creative Kuts' Facebook Fan Page saying that you are coming from the spotlighted blogger's Pimp-Out/Showcase post.

The winner was selected through random.org using the number sequence from comments.


And the winner is....  Kris (comment #6).  Kris said: 

Kris, please send an me an e-mail with your the information on where to send the file and the gift code offered as blog candy.  

~Winner has a week from announcement to claim prize. If not claimed a new winner will be chosen~


You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.
 

Are you interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased"?  Please contact me for a date.  All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8pm est.

You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring the "blog candy" for a "Pimped-Out/Showcased" Hop!

Stay tuned for this week's Pimp-Out/Showcase to be released Friday and don't forget to link up.

"L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle" "The love that moves the sun and the other stars"
 (Eat Pray Love)