Time’s Running Out!

Posted by traci on Jun-30-2008

Don’t forget about the SPECIAL OFFER I have on the NEW Add-on to my Urban Fragments Collection!
This is a cool hodge-podge of all sorts of items, and for a limited time
you can get it FREE with the purchase of the Complete Urban Fragments Collection which
is already 28% off the individual prices!

Better hurry - this offer ends soon!

Just add both items to your cart, and the new Add-On Pack with be FREE!

New FREEBIE for July!

Posted by traci on Jun-27-2008

I can’t believe that it is almost July! This Summer is just flying by! I am in the big ole state of Kentucky this weekend. My husband’s cousin is getting tomorrow, and Jordan is the flower girl. I can’t wait to snap some photos of her all dressed up in her dress! It is so pretty!

The drive up yesterday was pretty long, and by the time we visited with family and ate, it was almost 10:00 when we finally got settled in our hotel room. We had several storms come though last night which kept waking me up. I figure I go about 3 hours of sleep, so today is going to be a looooonnnng day - lol!

Don’t forget about the special I have going on over at Scrapbookgraphics!

I also have a new freebie after HOW LONG??? LOL! I made this beautiful desktop calendar using some items from the Urban Fragments Collection. Enjoy!!

HERE is the download link. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE MY LINKS WITH OTHERS OR IN YAHOO GROUPS. DON’T SUPPORT PIRACY! See - it’s on every post for a freebie! Have a wonderful weekend! Please leave me some love if you download the freebie! ;-)
 

Get this NEW Add-on FREE!

Posted by traci on Jun-25-2008
NEW URBAN FRAGMENTS ADD-ON!
I just added a NEW Add-on to my Urban Fragments Collection!
This is a cool hodge-podge of all sorts of items, and for a limited time
you can get it FREE with the purchase of the Complete Urban Fragments Collection which
is already 28% off the individual prices!

Just add both items to your cart, and the new Add-On Pack with be FREE!

A Closer Look

Posted by Traci on Jun-22-2008

I thought I’d shared some photos of some of the jewelery I’ve been making. I have quite a bit listed at Etsy, and I just added some craft books that I found in my craft room while I was doing some cleaning. There are books on various topics like quilting, card making, and cross stitch. You might want to take a look if you’re into any of those hobbies.

These are some altered wood tile necklaces sealed with resin. So cute!

Here are some altered bamboo tile necklaces.

Like a more classic style? Check out these bead and wire items,

This set comes with the earrings, necklace and a wire based ring.

 

Summer Kickoff Sale! 40% OFF!!

Posted by traci on Jun-20-2008
Let’s kick this Summer off right!
That’r right! Today through Sunday, June 22, EVERYTHING at Studio Traci @ Scrapbookgraphics
is 40% OFF!! No coupon code needed.

Posted by traci on Jun-19-2008
Phew… this has been a crazy last few days! Jordan decided that she wanted to put a set of bunk beds up in her room. Some friends gave us a set a couple of months ago and they have just been sitting on the garage. So, that entailed pretty much rearranging out entire upstairs! She had a queen size in her room, so we took that out and put it in our room. We gave the king size that was in our room to some neighbors. Then we had to assemble the bunk beds, which involved a couple of trips to Lowes to get new bolts. After that I had to go and get two twin mattresses. Then I had to buy all new bedding for her, which involved going to several places. I had an idea of what I wanted in my head, but I just couldn’t find it anywhere - lol! I wanted some bright, funky colors. I finally found something at Wal-Mart, and the comforters were only $14.50 each!
 
So I washed all the new sheets, and it took a contortionist to get the dang sheets on the mattresses! Anyone have any advice on how to change the sheets on the top bunk without climbing my ass up there?? LOL!  So the beds all made up, then I have to change the curtains, then I moved a couple of other things around and brought some of her toys up to her room. She has so much more room now, and she can actually play in her room!
 
OK, so that’s two bedrooms rearranged. My MIL had taken down the bed she had in Jordan’s room at her house, and she told me I could have it for our third bedroom. We’ve never used our third bedroom as an actual bedroom. It’s were I keep most of my clothes (we have such small closets!) and has an old chiffarobe that was my grandmother’s and a vanity table. So after moving the vanity and two other large pieces around to make room for a bed, my MIL and I moved it Tuesday. So now our whole upstairs has been totally rearranged!
 
Most days I was lucky to even check my email once a day, so that’s why I have beem MIA and haven’t added anything new this week,,,
 
OH!! I added some new jewelry to my Etsy Shop. In between moving and rearranging  - it only took me four days to get in all in there in - lol! I have started doing some wire wrapping and beading in addtion to the resin stuff. Take a look and let me know whatcha think! Here’s the little Etsy Mini:

HOT : HOT : HOT!

Posted by traci on Jun-10-2008

That’s what it is around here! We’ve already broken several records in the last few days by hitting 100 degrees! That’s about 15 degrees above where we should be. I am not ready for this kind of heat this early! I hope this is not a sign of how the rest of the Summer is going to be. Last year we were breaking all sorts of all-time records by hitting 107 and up!

I guess we picked a good weekend to head to the beach! Jordan’s last day of school was last Wednesday, and we took off for the beach first thing Thursday morning. We took one of her friends with us, which was a first for us. They got along so well, and had such a great time together! It was really great for her to have someone to play with. The last night we were there, they were getting a little feisty though, so we knew they’d spent enough time together - lol!

I finished up a new kit called Hot Fun before we left for the beach, and it could not have been more perfect for some of the photos I took while we were there!

Here’s a 2 pager that I did with some of the photos. Isn’t Jordan’s friend Madison just the prettiest thing? I swear, this child is so photogenic - I don’t think I have one bad photo of her!

I also have some new jewelry pieces that I need to finish up and get added to my Etsy store. I’ll post an update here once I get them added. Have a great week!

:: Have you heard about Scrap N’Art? ::

Posted by traci on Jun-2-2008

Just wanted to give you all a little heads-up about a new e-zine called Scrap N’ Art.  Their premiere issue is currently available to download at their site. You’re going to want to subscribe (it’s free!), so you are on the list to receive the July/August issue in which Scrapbookgraphics will be featured.  Fifteen of the Studio Girls have put together a great download called Popsicle Pop that will be available in the e-zine which goes out July 1st.  Here’s a sneak peek:

It features goodies from Anna Benjamin, Wendyzine Scraps, Studio Flergs, Berna Datema, Baers Garten Designs, Dana Frantz, Jessica Bolton, Meredith Fenwick, Sausan Designs, Vera Lim, Dianne Rigdon, Mirranda Reinhardt, Traci Sims, Lorie Davison and Birgit Kerr.  It includes 61 backgrounds and oodles of elements. Fun stuff!

Be sure to subscribe to Scrap N’ Art before June 7th, 2008, to be eligible to win one of THREE fabulous prize packs! Everyone who subscribes prior to the deadline is eligible to win. Just take a look at the grand prize package, with fabulous goodies from Cosmo Cricket, Bam Pop, Elsie, Glitz, 7Gypsies, Etsy shops, and more!

We’ll also be having a chat with the staff from Scrap N’ Art on June 29th at 10 p.m. Eastern, so save the date!

DON’T FORGET ABOUT MY CLEARANCE SALE!!

I have 125 items in the CLOSE OUT SECTION @ Scrapbookgraphics!!
After being there for almost 2 years now, it was time to do some Spring cleaning and clear out my
store to make room for new goodies!
But you have to hurry, because these will only be there’S only SIX DAYS left and then they’ll be gone forever!
 

Clearance Sale! 125 Items 50% OFF or more!

Posted by traci on May-25-2008
Yes, you read that right - I have 125 items in the CLOSE OUT SECTION @ Scrapbookgraphics!!
After being there for almost 2 years now, it was time to do some Spring cleaning and clear out my
store to make room for new goodies!
But you have to hurry, because these will only be there for 2 weeks and then they’ll be gone forever!

:: Still Here! ::

Posted by traci on May-21-2008

Yep, I’m still here, just chuggin’ along! I’ve been busy getting some major spring cleaning done in the house, doing some yard work, and all the other day to day crap that comes up.

I did finally get some new pieces added to my Etsy Shop today! Here’s a little peeky…

Etsy
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TraciSimsDesigns

I also have a cool new collection called Urban Fragments over @ Scrapbookgraphics. This is perfect for all sorts of stuff: layouts, cards, ATC, altering, collage, and more!

Urban Fragments is available as an entire Collection with a 28% savings off the individual prices.





Urban Fragments would be a great addition to my Altered States ATC Kit. This thing is packed with all sort of cool stuff for making ATCs. Not into ATCs? You can still use this for making greeting cards, layouts, and altering!