How did I get here?

A blog share

2012-01-20T12:45:00.000-08:00

I ran across this blog today and wanted to share.

http://momastery.com/blog/

Goals

2012-01-16T07:23:00.000-08:00

I am not one to make New Year's Resolution's. But I am setting a few goals.

1. Keep learning about photography. I am starting this by taking a workshop this month from Brooke Snow.

2. Have fun with Photography. I am joinng a 52 Wednesday's photography group. We will have weekly photography themes. I think this will be a lot of fun and give me a chance to think outside the box.

3. Scrap for fun again. After my tern with Core'dinations ended I just really hit a slump that I could not get myself out of. I plan on finding the joy of memory keeping again.

4. simplify. We have to much stuff and too little space. I need to make some changes.

5. Have a baby :) We are expecting a new wee one in August!!!

Do you have any goals set for 2012?

Favorites of 2011 part 3

2012-01-13T07:15:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to see what images I capture in 2012!

Favorites of 2011 Part 2

2012-01-11T07:07:00.000-08:00

Favorites of 2011

2012-01-09T06:49:00.000-08:00

Well, I did not scrap much over the last year but I did take lots of pictures :) So this year I am sharing my favorite pictures of 2011. I shall break it up into a few posts.

Happy 2012!!!

2012-01-05T18:41:00.000-08:00

Wow. I can't believe another year has gone by. Do you know what that means? Time for One Little Word! I thought I had my word all picked out. It was a great word. Then I went over to Ali's blog to see the annual list of words people have chosen. I feel like a cheated a bit, but her word really caught me. Up.

It's says so much about what I want to accomplish this year.

First is that sometimes in my daily parenting struggles, just those little day to day things, I try and do it all by myself. Forgetting to call upon the Lord for his help and wisdom.

Psa 121:1 A Song of Ascents. I will lift up my eyes to the mountains ; From where shall my help come.

second, to pick myself up when I fail and just keep pressing on. Failing at something just gives me an opportunity to try harder or move on.

Third to keep my creativity up. In my photography business and in my crafting.

So now I am off to buy a Necklace from Lisa.

I hope this year you are blessed!

Wow

2011-12-05T08:28:00.000-08:00

It has been so long since I have submitted a layout for magazine publication. Imagine my surprise and pleasure to receive an email from my favorite craft magazine "Mollie Makes". Saying that they were publishing a layout of mine that had previously appeared in another publication. I can't wait to see it!

Picture share

2011-11-21T05:50:00.000-08:00

I had a family shoot one day and took one of my daughters with me to help out. Before the family arrived I took a few quick pictures of my daughter. I can't believe how grown up she has become. Crazy scary how fast they grow up.

time flies

2011-11-17T07:45:00.000-08:00

Ugh, again I have let so much ime pass since updating my blog. I have just been enjoying the beautiful weather here in the south. One of our parks here was remodeled and we have been trying to hit it once a week. In fact I think we may go again today. After 2 days of rain, my kids are so full of energy from being cooped up!. I have been doing a little scrapping too. Not as much as I would like. but some. Here are a few recents.

These all used the add on kit from 3 Scrappy Boys.

I will try to be better about keeping this thing updated!

It's DT call again!

2011-10-03T10:34:00.001-07:00

Here's the details:

3 Scrappy Boys is taking applications for several positions (international applicants welcome) on our Design Team.
Design Team Requirements:

• 3SBDT members will receive one free kit every other month and will use the kit for designing layouts, cards, projects etc. On the month the 3SB DT member receives their kit, a minimum of 3 layouts must be submitted and 1 card, or comparable projects must be uploaded to the appropriate place in the gallery. The kit should be used to its fullest extent.

• 3SBDT members will contribute to a monthly newsletter. Members will rotate assignments which will include but not be limited to technique articles, product spotlights, seasonal and holiday ideas, altered project ideas, etc. Those members that are not on “kit cycle” may also contribute to the newsletter as they are able.

• 3SBDT members will maintain a daily presence on the message board(at least 5 posts a day, 3 new posts) and gallery. This includes initiating discussions, responding in discussions, leaving gallery feedback and uploading non-DT work to the member’s own gallery.

• 3SBDT members will be required to participate in a maximum of 2 large online crop (1 per quarter) during their term. Depending on the work required for the crop, extra compensation may be given.

• 3SBDT members will be required to post 1 kit challenge on their assigned month.

• 3SBDT members will be required to lead various other small challenges and contests (i.e. layouts of the day, mini stash challenges, etc)

• 3SBDT members will promote 3SB on Willow Traders, Kit Peas and other message boards that are not in direct competition with 3 SB. 3SBDT will also be required to post to both the 3SB blog and facebook page.

• 3SBDT members may be on other DTs but may not promote the companies they work for on the 3 SB forums unless the other company is a manufacturer or other business not in direct competition with 3 SB.

• 3SBDT members are asked to post kit reveals and peaks of their DT work with 3SB kits on their blogs.

• 3SBDT members will be asked to create a step by step/class once per term.
• 3SB is looking to start teaching online classes and DT members will be asked to contribute to these classes.

Design Team members will be on a probationary period for 3 months. At the end of the 3 months, assuming there are no issues with team participation (this means maintaining a presence on the boards, facebook, and blog as well as completing assignments on time), they will continue to complete the 6 month term. If significant problems occur during the probationary time, they will be asked to step down.

Design team members receive a 25% discount on store and kit orders.

To apply, please send the following to heather@3scrappyboys.com :
o 5-7 examples of your work including layouts, cards and altered projects
o a list of other design teams you are currently on and have been on in the past. Include the dates you have been involved with other design teams. An email address for a contact person (i.e team leader, business owner, etc) is strongly encouraged.
o links to any of your online galleries

Application deadline is October 6th. New members will be notified privately approximately October 9th and will be announced publicly shortly thereafter. New team members will begin their assignment with the November 2011 kits.

It is not a requirement that you use a 3 Scrappy Boys kit, however, it is easier to judge talent and ability to use a kit to its full extent, if a kit is used. For that reason, all 3 Scrappy Boys kits are currently on sale to enable applicants to purchase a kit for use. Shipping is within 24 hours except on weekends and postal holidays.

We would love to have you on the team, so apply :)

-Heather

.Wow

2011-09-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

It has been so long since I have posted. I guess I haven't had anything to say. I would love to say that it is because we have been so busy doing wonderful things but we really haven't done much this summer. Just feeling sort of blah. But I have done a little scrapping this week. I can share one for now.

Used the 3 Scrappyboy September trio:

For sale

2011-06-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

I promise to be back soon with real posts but for now I have a for sale post.

I am in major purge mode.

I am selling my cricut cartridges. I would prefer to sell them as a set but you can message me if you want to try and change my mind ;)

3 Birds on Parade
Straight from the nest
Graphically Speaking
George and basic shapes
Sans Serif
Winter woodland
Home Accents

$125.00 includes shipping. Or make me an offer!

3SB first ever blog hop!

2011-05-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

To celebrate National Scrapbook Day we over at 3 Scrappy Boys are having our first blog hop.

Over in the forums we are having classes and challenges to help you get your scrap on.

We hope that you will join us. To help inspire you, here is my challenge layout.

Next up on the blog hop is Yara:
It's summer everyday

Color challenge white

2011-05-02T05:45:00.000-07:00

We both ended up with white flowers for our white color challenge :)

Hubby's top, mine bottom.

My Mind's Eye

2011-04-29T08:04:00.000-07:00

I have a layout to share. Uses MME patterned paper and Core'dinations cardstock.

orange you glad

2011-04-27T08:02:00.000-07:00

Next up is ORANGE!

Mine up top, Hubby's on the bottom.

Just a small peek

2011-04-25T14:53:00.000-07:00

The the May main kit from 3 Scrappy Boys

Layout share

2011-04-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

I forgot to share this layout I did using the March Trio form 3 Scrappy Boys. It uses the beautiful Twig line from LYB. I added in Core'dinations Cardstock from my stash.

This was last summer and I can't believe how much my little girl has changed!

I'm so blue :)

2011-04-18T14:22:00.001-07:00

Our next color for the challenge is blue!

Hubby's is the top image and mine is the bottom.

photo color challenge: Yellow

2011-04-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here is our take on yellow!

Mine on top, Hubby's on the bottom.

photo color challenge

2011-04-15T15:03:00.001-07:00

My hubby and I are doing a photo color challenge. It has been fun to figure out something new and different than the norm. Here is our first color RED:

My hubby's image is the top and mine is the bottom. Rounded corners from an action from Paint The Moon

Creative-Scrappers

2011-04-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

This month I was lucky enough to be asked to be a guest over at Creative-Scrappers. Here is the layout I did based on sketch 150.

(cardstock: Core'dinations, brads and flowers: Stampin' Up, Title: cut with Silouette, masking tape: American Crafts)

My Core'dinations Creative Frenzy

2011-04-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

I have been so lucky to have been on the Core'dinations DT this past year. As you can see on my blog, most of my cards and layouts use Core'dinations papers. They are so incredible. They are having a design team call right now. I am hoping to stay on, so I have been playing with some of my new (and old) goodies.

This card uses some of the new glimmer silk in 8 1/2 x 11(white). Sized perfectly for card makers. It also uses some vintage (yellow and purple) and Core Impressions for Stacy Jullian (aqua)and essentails (red and green) I embossed the red cardstock with a dot embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

This layout uses Core Couture (aqua), glimmer silk (yellow and aqua raindrops and white clouds)and essentials (aqua and navy and pink) the yellow dot is from Core Impressions for Stacy Jullian.

This layout uses Core Essentials (white, navy, hot pink and grey) and Core Impressions for Basic Grey (light pink) the brads are from Basic Grey and I cut the wave shape using a Paper Tear Edger from Fiskars.The gems are from Queen &co.

Wish me luck :)
You should consider trying out, they are an amazing company to work with.

scrapbook shares

2011-03-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here are two of the layouts I have done using the March kit from 3 Scrappy Boys

More pictures :)

2011-03-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

I still have more to look through but here are a few more.

What I have been doing this weekend!

2011-03-14T06:51:00.001-07:00

We had a busy but fun weekend and it started on Friday when my hubby took off Friday. Things slow down the week of Mardi Gras here in the south :)

I took a ton of pictures of the kids. Not the big boys because they had plans but I did manage to get pictures of the rest of them.

I have more to go through that I will share soon and some scrappy projects :)
Have a great Monday!

It's Maya Road and Core'dinations Cardstock!

2011-03-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

We have teamed up this week to bring you some great projects!

and it starts today!

Favorite sewing books

2011-02-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

I have shared that I love the book Sewing Bits and pieces

But here are 2 more that I consider must haves in my collection.

Oliver & S Little Things To Sew

This is perfect for Moms of Boys and Girls alike. A tutu, a penguin backpack and an explorers vest are on my children's list of things for me to sew for them. They had a great time looking through and marking pages.

and this book is an absolute must have for me. It is fairly new on the market and I really debated on buying it seeing that I have so many other sewing books.

Stitch By Stitch: Learning to Sew, One Project at a Time

The projects are pretty useful items but what it really does is show you project by project how to sew. It really builds on what you did with the first project and teaches something new with each progressive item. It is also a fun read. She has a great sense of humor. I made a skirt for my 2 y/o from this book I will have to take a picture to share. It is pretty big. The skirt is a size 3 but it is really a 3/4 and she is in a 2/3. Since it is a longer skirt it will last her the next 3 years. I love it so much I bought fabric to make another on (smaller this time). So if you are wanting to learn to sew, are rusting sewing or want to learn so new techniques, this book is fabulous.

sewing like a madwoman

2011-02-24T13:08:00.001-08:00

Spring is in the air here in the south. So I have been sewing pretty little skirts for my 2 year old for the coming warm weather. Here are two I have recently finished.

This one uses a PDF pattern by Ginger Louise

and this one uses a pattern from the book Little Girls Big Style

I recommend the pattern. It was super easy to follow. No pattern pieces, just measure and rip and sew :) It only took about an hour.

I love this book and highly recommend it. It gave clear, easy to follow directions and it was also finished in an hour.

I have a few more books to recommend that I will share in a coming post.

Fabulous Friday Give-a-Way!!!!

2011-02-18T12:41:00.000-08:00

Fabulous Friday Give-a-Way!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

I can't leave without a picture of my youngest Valentine :)

a little Core share

2011-02-11T15:18:00.000-08:00

I have been having fun scrapping this week. Here is a layout I did with Core Essentials, Vintage Core. I paired it with some Echo Park patterned paper.

CHA shares

2011-02-02T14:24:00.000-08:00

For those that don't live, eat, and breath scrapbooking, CHA is the Crafts and Hobby Association. Twice a year they have a convention that showcases all the upcoming products for store owners to see and purchase. I am blessed to be on the design team for Core'dinations Cardstock. Here are the projects I did for the show.

This layout used Core essentials and Gemstones.

These next 3 use the new pearl cardstock.

This one uses the vintage line.

Huge sale at 3 Scrappy Boys!!!

2011-01-31T09:39:00.000-08:00

That's right Heather is having a Big Ol Sale right now to clear out the inventory that is in the shop to make room for all the new stuff debuting at CHA this weekend. Head on over to the 3 Scrappy Boys Shop to take advantage of these great deals!

Here is more info about the sale:

Kits are marked down individually because they are priced based on how many months old they are-some of the oldest are even 40% off!

There are now 2 clearance sections-clearance is 40% off and the newer stuff, last chance is 60% off and kind of slim pickings, so get there early.

The special deals section still has collection packs in it. These were already 30% off and I added another 10% off to make them 40% as well.

Everything else in the store is 20% off.

I am amazed!

2011-01-25T12:43:00.000-08:00

That I won!!!
Creative Mama

another chance to win the new Core'dinations cardstock!

2011-01-24T12:46:00.000-08:00

Coredinations giveaway!

Olivia Grace 5 months

2011-01-24T12:37:00.000-08:00

Time really does pass so much more quickly than I would think (or want sometimes :) ) Olivia is five months old today.

At 5 months she:
still nurses like crazy. every 2 hours at least. Which would explain the chin rolls ;)

At this point she is not sleeping well. Like up every hr. Ugggg

Has one tooth and is working on #2

Rolls from front to back and is now pretty close to back to front

Loves to stand up while we hold her on our laps

trying to sit up

Loves kisses and will kiss back

Loves her siblings

will play on the rug for about 20 minutes, her favorite though is to lay on the floor while mommy sews and play with fabric, especially tulle

Still not sure about the bumbo

quilting giveaway!

2011-01-22T15:51:00.001-08:00

From one of my favorite fabric designers!

http://camilleroskelley.typepad.com/simplify/2011/01/dream-on.html

New Core'dinations cardstock peek!!!

2011-01-14T11:53:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to get my hands on all the new stuff Core'dinations cardstock is coming out with. Here is a peek and a chance to win some of the new goodies!!!!

Core'dinations Cardstock

One little word 2011

2011-01-07T12:54:00.000-08:00

Ugggggggg, I had this all typed up and it disapeared!

I had a word all picked out and then at church the Lord changed my word :) My word for 2011 is PRAISE. Here is the defination from Websters 1828 dictionary (my favorite edition)

1. Commendation bestowed on a person for his personal virtues or worthy actions, on meritorious actions themselves, or on any thing valuable; approbation expressed in words or song. Praise may be expressed by an individual, and in this circumstance differs from fame, renown, and celebrity, which are the expression of the approbation of numbers, or public commendation. When praise is applied to the expression of public approbation, it may be synonymous with renown, or nearly so. A man may deserve the praise of an individual, or of a nation.

There are men who always confound the praise of goodness with the practice.

2. The expression of gratitude for personal favors conferred; a glorifying or extolling.

He hath put a new song into my mouth, even praise to our God. Ps.40.

3. The object, ground or reason of praise.

He is thy praise,and he is thy God. Deut.10.

Praise, v.t. [L. tollo, extollo; pretium.]

1. To commend; to applaud; to express approbation of personal worth or actions.

We praise not Hector, though his name we know

Is great in arms; 'tis hard to praise a foe.

2. To extol in words or song; to magnify; to glorify on account of perfections or excellent works.

Praise him, all his angels, praise ye him, all his hosts. Ps.148.

3. To express gratitude for personal favors. Ps.138.

4. To do honor to; to display the excellence of.

All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord. Ps.145.

Some resourses the use

Ali Edwards

Lisa Leonard Designs

project 365

2011-01-03T08:03:00.000-08:00

Anyone doing this, this year? I am going to give it the old college try. I really want to have a daily record of 2011. Here are some cool resources I have found to make it easier.

clickinmoms
Vol 25

and of course you can come here and share you blog post or your pictures

3 Scrappy Boys

Happy new year!

2011-01-01T09:50:00.000-08:00

This year has gone by so fast! It's hard to believe that we will have to start writing 2011 on our checks already. I wanted to share my favorite 10 layouts of 2010.

a head's up :)

2010-12-23T12:16:00.001-08:00

Core'dinations blog gears up for Christmas!

2010-12-12T14:05:00.001-08:00

advent ideas

2010-12-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

Found this wonderful blog that linked up to a bunch of advent calendar tutorials! I love the felt one. I think the girls and I will make this one to have for next year.

advent ideas 1

and this one is so cute

advent ideas 2

and I just love this one too!

advent ideas 3

another November layout

2010-11-29T06:44:00.000-08:00

I think this was my favorite layout that I did with www.3scrappyboys.com November kit!

I added the awesome Cosmo Cricket Core'dinations and the Maya Road Alphabet. I finally tried some Maya mist too! I used a brown and then over that I used a shimmer.

another sale!

2010-11-29T06:43:00.000-08:00

As if the last sale wasn't enough, Heather is having another one!

Okay ladies, this is the end of the anniversary/Thanksgiving holiday deals and it is in my opinion the best one yet. So starting now in the special deal section of the store there are 5 kit packs-main only, add-on only, trio only and a combo pack. These are spectacular deals and are basically my version of the warehouse clearance type items that manufacturers are offering as they fit in a flat rate box. So, here's an example-if you are a trio subscriber but really wanted some of the main kits, purchase the main kit pack and get the ones you wanted at a discount. If there were particular kits you wanted, please write that in the comment section and as long as it's still in stock, I will make sure you get it.
This is a great way to get yourself some kits and your friends a gift for Christmas for a great price.

www.3scrappyboys.com

Sale at 3 Scrappy Boys!

2010-11-25T10:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

As if the anniversary sale wasn't big enough-even more markdowns for Black Friday start today!

There is an even bigger sale on regular priced items-35% off, clearance items are now an incredible 60% off (and they are going fast, so shop early).

Plus, on all 3 Scrappy Boys kits (except clearance kits), use the following codes to save even more:

Buy 2 kits, get $5 off with THANKS2KIT

Buy 4 kits, get $10 off with THANKS4KIT

Buy 6 kits, get $15 off with THANKS6KIT

Buy 8 kits, get $20 off with THANKS8KIT

Buy 10 kits, get $25 off with THANKS10KIT

Every kit order will get a gift!

Be smart-order kits with your friends and save even more with these codes, plus you'll save on shipping!

Have a great Thanksgiving ladies! I will send the email out later to everybody so you guys get a little bit of a headstart, have fun shopping!

www.3scrappyboys.com

layout to share

2010-11-15T14:54:00.000-08:00

This week marks the one year anniversary that Heather J has owned 3 Scrappy Boys. One of the ways we are celebrating is to join forces with the Scrapfit gals.

Pop on over and play along with this month's challenge. Here is my layout:

Favorite Christmas Craft books

2010-11-13T14:29:00.000-08:00

I love to make crafts with my children. Here are some favorite books for Christmas projects:

What shall we do today

Christmas Crafting with Kids

Kids in the Holiday Kitchen

This one in on my to buy list for this year

Fa La La Felt

and for decorating help ( I have a lot of trouble decorating, I need lots of help!)

Merry and Bright

Best of Christmas Ideas

and I just bought this one but haven't had a chance to read it yet. But I loved the first book they did.

Farm Chicks Christmas

I plan on heading to the craft store with a good sized list so that the children and I can do some new projects this year.

Christmas ezines

2010-11-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

I know it is only November but there are ezines celebrating Christmas popping up every day. Here are 2 that I really like:

Inspire Co.

Gifted

and one that you buy online looks so amazing. I can't wait for it to arrive!

Holiday with Matthew Mead

favorites

2010-11-08T08:00:00.000-08:00

Over the next few weeks I am going to continue to share my favorites with you. I have already shared some sewing favorites but I didn't share my favorite pattern designers. They also have great blogs :)

Sandi Henderson

Patty Young

I have made items using patterns from both designers and they are so easy to follow. They have really taken the time to make sure that you can easily understand whet you are supposed to do.

Sandi also has authored my favorite sewing book.

Rumor has it that Patty has a book in the works too :)

other hobbies

2010-11-06T06:19:00.000-07:00

Yes, I actually do have other hobbies besides scrapbooking. Photography and reading for sure. But I also love to sew. When my older girls turned 8 I stopped sewing for them and I hadn't sewn in a few years, but with 2 little girls in the house again I have taken it back up. For those of you that are new to sewing or haven't sewn in awhile a great option is to buy a sewing kit from Etsy. The fabric is precut in the size you need and it comes with easy to follow instructions. 2 shops I have bought sewing kits from are:

Little Fish Big Pond

and

Oh So Sassy

and while I would not consider myself a beginning sewer I love having them cut out for me. Saves me so much time and with a new baby in the house, I need that!

Or if you are looking for some new patterns, PDF patterns are a great option. They are emailed to or you download them from the site. Here are some favorite places to purchase from:

Kustom Kids Boutique

Kissing Kumquats

Zozo Bug Baby

and if you are looking for fabric, I have found a new store to purchase from. Amazing customer service!
Hawthorne Threads

For inspiration I love the KinderKouture blog :)

Here is my almost 2 year old wearing a peasant top I made using a kit from Little Fish Big Pond.

3 Scrappy Boys November

2010-11-04T06:15:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 of the layouts I made with the November kit. Love these Studio Calico papers!

and one of the new Dt members started this month as well. Mandy did some amazing layouts. Check them out HERE

3 Scrappy Boys October kit

2010-10-18T06:23:00.000-07:00

I had fun taking out some pictures from our last year's trip to the pumpkin patch to use with the october main. It uses a lot of Core'dinations cardstock and some of the new Basic Grey Wander line.

Some Etsy favorites right now

2010-10-15T06:15:00.000-07:00

I have been stalking www.etsy.com again :) Here are some of my favorite items.

I bought 2 of these kits to make matching tops for the two baby girls. I will make some denim ruffled pants to go with them.

LittleFishBigPond

Had to get baby Olivia one of these for Winter :)

Snugars

They have the cutest headbands!

Lou and Lee

She has some really cute PDF patterns as well as ready made items. I bought on of the tunic patterns and plan to make it soon.

ZozoBugBaby

October already!

2010-10-14T06:11:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it is already October! The leaves are just starting to change here. If only it would cool down a smidge!

I have finally started scrapbooking again after having baby Olivia. I always forget how hard it can be to get into a new routine :) But I am having so much fun cuddling with her.

Here is a layout I did using the Olivia papers from Basic Grey and Core'dinations cardstock. I even used the new Stacy Julian Core. They are the teal and the green pieces in the banner.

It's Stacy Julian!

2010-09-27T12:51:00.000-07:00

Over on The Core'dinations blog!

DT call at 3SB

2010-09-22T18:38:00.000-07:00

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I can't believe it, but it's time to have a design team call again! Here is the list of rules. Please send all applications to heather@3scrappyboys.com by October 10th.

3 Scrappy Boys is taking applications for several positions on our Design Team.
Design Team Requirements:

• 3SBDT members will receive one free kit every other month and will use the kit for designing layouts, cards, projects etc. On the month the 3SB DT member receives their kit, a minimum of 3 layouts must be submitted and 1 card, or comparable projects must be uploaded to the appropriate place in the gallery. The kit should be used to its fullest extent.

• 3SBDT members will contribute to a monthly newsletter. Members will rotate assignments which will include but not be limited to technique articles, product spotlights, seasonal and holiday ideas, altered project ideas, etc. Those members that are not on “kit cycle” may also contribute to the newsletter as they are able.

• 3SBDT members will maintain a daily presence on the message board and gallery. This includes initiating discussions, responding in discussions, leaving gallery feedback and uploading non-DT work to the member’s own gallery.

• 3SBDT members will be required to participate in a maximum of 1 large online crop during their term. Depending on the work required for the crop, extra compensation may be given.

• 3SBDT members will be required to post 1 kit challenge on their assigned month.

• 3SBDT members will be required to lead various other small challenges and contests (i.e. layouts of the day, mini stash challenges, etc)

• 3SBDT members will promote 3SB on Willow Traders, Kit Peas and other message boards that are not in direct competition with 3 SB. 3SBDT will also be required to post to both the 3SB blog and facebook page.

• 3SBDT members may be on other DTs but may not promote the companies they work for on the 3 SB forums unless the other company is a manufacturer or other business not in direct competition with 3 SB.

• 3SBDT members are asked to post kit reveals and peaks of their DT work with 3SB kits on their blogs.

Design Team members will be on a probationary period for 3 months. At the end of the 3 months, assuming there are no issues with team participation, the design team member will be offered a permanent contract for a period of 6 months and will begin receiving a Design Team discount for purchases in the store. DT team members are immediately eligible to purchase kits on their “off-cycle” months at a discount of 25% off.

To apply, please send the following to heather@3scrappyboys.com :
o 5-7 examples of your work including layouts, cards and altered projects
o a list of other design teams you are currently on and have been on in the past. Include the dates you have been involved with other design teams. An email address for a contact person (i.e team leader, business owner, etc) is strongly encouraged.
o links to any of your online galleries

Application deadline is OCTOBER 10th. New members will be notified privately approximately October 15th and will be announced publicly shortly thereafter. New team members will begin their assignment with the November 2010 kits.
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My Stamp Box & Core'dinations!

2010-09-22T15:46:00.000-07:00

Core'dinations and My Stamp Box teamed up for a blog hop. Go check it out!

Here is a card I made using their great stamps!

A give away on the 3 Birds Design Blog!

2010-09-22T15:44:00.000-07:00

http://3birdsdesign.blogspot.com/2010/09/cricut-cartridge-giveaways.html

She is here :)

2010-09-09T07:29:00.000-07:00

Olivia Grace was born August 24th at 3:35 AM. Birth story to come soon :)

crop at 3 Scrappy Boys!

2010-09-09T07:28:00.000-07:00

Here is what the owner Heather has to say in a newsletter she sent out!
Hope everybody is having a great weekend! School has restarted here in North Carolina and will soon be in session for most folks here in the states, so we are going to have a back to school crop! It starts September 8th on the forums. There will be classes, challenges, prizes, and of course lots of chatter. We would love to have you come participate.

To help everybody prepare, I have decided to have a sale. Everything in the store is on sale! There is a new clearance section that has items 40-50% off, including some 2009 kits that can be found on the last few pages. All kits are marked down 10-25% off, including the August embellie add-on kits. I even went all out and included grab bags, which means you are saving over 65% off retail!

Other news-the September kits are chock full of new stuff from CHA summer and although most of it is here, some is still missing. So, September kits will not ship on the 1st as they usually do, but they will go out as soon as the last few products arrive. Last, but not least, there are several new items in the store from My Little Shoebox, Maya Road, and BoBunny, with much more to come, so keep checking back!

We really want our back to school crop to be a lot of fun, which means we want to see lots of people come join in! If you are not registered on the forums, go register and plan to join us and help us spread the word. Let your friends know via blogs, facebook, message boards, challenge blogs, etc. about both the crop and the sale, then come join us on September 8th!

I hope you join us!

Coredinations and Queen & CO

2010-08-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

What an amazing combination! I love Queen & Co products and Queen & Co. has recently released a line of embellishments which coordinate with colour families from Core'dinations! They generously sent the Core'dination design team some awesome stuff to play with. I will be sharing what I have made this week. Starting with this card :)

hi, remember me?

2010-08-21T19:36:00.000-07:00

Do you remember those old Mervyns commercials? The ones for the sales. They would have ladies lined up in the middle of the night at the doors chanting "open, open, open". That is what I am feeling like.

I am in waiting mode. Waitng for our baby to decide to arrive. She is now 13 days overdue. The longest I have ever gone. Most were born on their due date. Yes, I know that was sort of a freak thing and maybe it spoiled me :)

So that is what I have been doing for 3 weeks since my last post. But I will try to pop on and share some layouts I have done before the weekend is over. Unless baby "O" makes her appearance.

New Core'dinations!!!!

2010-07-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

For all the scrappers out there :) Here is just some of the new Core'dinations cardstock being released at CHA!!!

nesting :)

2010-07-08T18:30:00.000-07:00

While I have been sitting with my feet up, I had the sewing bug bite. I also wanted to do some room redos. So I finished the room the 2 baby girls will be sharing.

I have wanted to make these pom poms forever and finally did. They were very easy!

A banner based on one from Sandi Henderson's book Bits & Pieces. A totally amazing sewing book!

A ruffled pillow cover. Fast & fun to make. Used a tutorial from http://tinydecorblog.com/blog/?p=2782 added the ruffles where I wanted them.

Bad blogger

2010-06-30T14:58:00.000-07:00

When you are mostly sitting around with your feet up, it does not make for exciting blog posts! but I did manage to make 1 layout so far with the July 3 Scrappy Boys main kit. Picture me with my feet up hunched over my huge belly! Should have had my hubby take pictures LOL.

I will post more as soon as they are finished!

run run run!

2010-06-30T14:57:00.000-07:00

3 Scrappy Boys is having a huge 4th of July sale! Everything in the store is on sale, including past kits. Some kits are up to 40% off, but hurry there are just a few of those left. We have also added some newly released product and brought back grab bags-embellie, thicker, and paper. One more new item-we have a limited number of warehouse clearance packs for just $19.99. You will receive $40 worth of product from the store including paper, alphabets, and embellishments.

So, grab yourself some new stuff and sit back and relax this weekend! Have a great 4th! And to all my international folks, just enjoy the day!

Hello

2010-06-04T11:30:00.000-07:00

I know I have been a bad blogger lately. Trying to rest as much as possible. I had been having a ton of contractions and I am doing my best to keep baby girl where she belongs until closer to my due date. They have been much better with my resting so I plan to keep my feet up as much as possible. I did want to pop in the share some projects I did using Core'dinations and Imaginisce.

I have some more projects I will share this weekend :)

Check out the Core'dinations blog this week!

2010-05-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

The Core'dinations Design Team had the opportunity to play with some delicious Imaginisce goodies. We will be sharing all our projects on the Core blog this week!

Core'dinations layout share

2010-05-21T15:13:00.000-07:00

I just finished this layout last night and wanted to share. All Core'dinations cardstock. The lovely shimmery blue is from the new Gemstones collection. I love it!

May projects for 3 Scrappy Boys

2010-05-17T11:06:00.000-07:00

I totally forgot to share my layouts using the May add on kit from 3 Scrappy Boys.

May projects

2010-05-03T14:11:00.001-07:00

Using the fabulous kit from Scrapbook Deals 4 U!

May projects

2010-05-03T14:11:00.000-07:00

using the fabulous kit from Scrapbook Deals 4 U!

yippee!

2010-05-02T17:33:00.000-07:00

3 Birds Design,
Please help us welcome

our New Design Team! Click on their names below to take a peek at their blogs. We are so proud to have such a talented and diverse group of artists on our team. You'll start seeing their work in a few weeks, prepare to be inspired!

Laura Achilles
Heather Bowser
Charity Hassel
Marcie Morgan
Ilene Tell

We would also like to invite these three talented ladies to come back and guest design for us in the very near future...they wowed us with their work and we would like to see more!

Jing Jing Nickel

Carole Stirrat

Guiseppa Gubler

There were so many beautiful applications for our team...there was not one person that applied that wasn't considered talented by our review panel. Please know that we appreciated everyone who took the time to apply and shared their work and art with 3Birds. We will be keeping each you in mind for any other special projects that come up!

even more pictures :)

2010-04-30T09:15:00.000-07:00

We took a ton more but you get the idea :) You will notice that we did not take pictures of all the children. Some were not in the mood so no biggie. We don't make them.

NSD sale and crop

2010-04-30T07:00:00.001-07:00

There will be tons of challenges and prizes over at 3 Scrappy Boys this weekend to celebrate national scrapbook day! The owner Heather is also having a sale :)

More pictures :)

2010-04-28T16:51:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting a foot shot of the kids for some time. Not exactly what I was looking for but good to have for now :)

So excited to finally share!!!!

2010-04-27T12:27:00.000-07:00

I have been keeping a lid on this for over a year. The fabulous Becky Fleck had contacted me to be a part of Pagemaps 2.I am so excited to have a layout in this incredible book.

Pagemaps 2

Caardvarks contest!

2010-04-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

If you 've ever wanted a guest designer position than you'll be excited to hear about this.
Core'dinations Cardstock & Caardvarks have teamed up for an exciting challenge.

Here's the info:

THE PRIZE: You can be a part of the Core’dinations talented design team! The winner will receive a 3 month guest designer spot on the design team, and receive a generous variety of Core’dinations cardstock to work with.

THE CHALLENGE: Create a *new* monochromatic card and enter it via Mr. Linky {via the Caardvarks blog} at the end of this post by May 3rd at Midnight, PST.

You must head over to the Caardvarks blog for more information on where to post your finished card by May 3rd midnight PST.

Also, make sure you check out the Caardvarks/Core’dinations Gallery here for tons of awesome inspiration. Their design team did some AmazinG things with Core’dinations!

pictures pictures and more pictures

2010-04-26T16:45:00.000-07:00

We were bored the weekend before last and decided to spend Saturday on a road trip. We took a TON of pictures. I will be sharing them all this week. It has been awhile. So glad to have nice sunny weather again so that we can take pictures again.

This picture was done tongue in cheek. We get asked all the time when we are going to stop having kids, so when my hubby saw this sidewalk with the stop sign at the end of it, he just had to take a picture. (for those wondering, we just leave it up to God how many children we will have ;))

More pictures coming later in the week :)

So excited about this!!!

2010-04-14T19:04:00.000-07:00

Volume One hits stores on the 31st of March. In the UK, you’ll find it at WHSmiths, Sainsbury’s and newsagents. It is on its way to the States as well, so keep an eye in the magazine section at your local Barnes and Noble and some other stores too. But even easier, you can order it online and have it delivered right to your door. Click here to order your copy now and it will be on its way to you on the 31st of March! The prices include postage: £10.99 for the UK, £11.99 to Europe and £12.99 to the rest of the world. (If you buy it at the store in the UK, it will be £9.99 — I’m not sure what the price will be in dollars in the stores just yet.

I have several layouts in both this book and the second one to come out later!!!

layout share

2010-04-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

I did this layout using the April main kit from www.3scrappyboys.com and a sketch from the fabulous Jana Eubanks!

Here are some Core'dinations projects I have done lately

2010-04-09T08:00:00.000-07:00

Just a little look at some projects I have done using Core'dinations cardstock:

April kits from Scrapbook Deals 4 U

2010-04-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to receive the Dear Lizzy kit this month. I fell in love with the line when it came out and they have been top of my wish list ever since. Here are my projects for April

Let's play catch up

2010-04-06T14:08:00.001-07:00

Life seems to have gone crazy the past few weeks. We went to Florida on vacation to visit my lovely family. No sooner did we get there and had to take a child to the ER. Quickly tranfered to a children's hospital in Jacksonville. Our 7 y/o developed type 1 diabetes. Not the vacation we invisioned. We did not have to stay in the hospital long because we are already familiar with diabetes, our 3 oldest are diabetic. They were all diagnosed before age 2 so this was a new experience for us. Our experience cut down the time at the hospital because we did not need training. Our son is doing well and is adjusting to the changes in his day. It seems to be more tramatic for mom and dad then for him :) So that cut our vacation short. We did manage to stop in Destin on the way home to rest on the beach for a day but I am sad that our visit with family was cut short.

I am now over halfway through this pregnancy. It seems to be flying by at this point. I feel great and am starting to feel the baby wiggle around more each day.

So all of this plus the regular same old same old of being a wife and mom have taken up most of my time lately. But we seem to be getting back into a schedule, just with a ton of doctor's appointments added to it :) Hopefully I will be able tobe a much better blogger.

Giveaway!

2010-03-31T07:36:00.000-07:00

My friend Sarah is having a giveaway on her blog. Go check it out.

Ladies that are waiting for the giveaway prizes I hosted, I promise I will get them out this week. Life has got in the way.

I will be back later to play catch up!

Our little girly girl :)

2010-03-05T13:53:00.000-08:00

While looking for pictures to scrap, I realized I had not taken any pictures this year! Crazy. But with the cold, dark damp days and a house with horrible lighting it just hasn't happened. So we had a day that was pretty nice outside so I decided to take pictures of Ellie in her tutu. She is such a girly girl. She brings her tutu to any of us, plops down and lifts her feet so you can put it on her. Then she will not let you take it off :) She eats in it, takes naps in it and prances around the house. She is VERY girly. and I love that.

She is hard to take pictures of. Too busy to slow down LOL.

I've been busy

2010-03-02T09:42:00.000-08:00

Sorry, I haven't updated but I have been so busy lately. Now that the morning sickness is gone I have been taking advantage and catching up with scrapping assignments. Here is a little bit of what I have been working on :)

October Afternoon

winner winner!!!

2010-02-15T17:51:00.000-08:00

I just had two of my children draw names. The winners are....

Linda Sueanne

and

Hannie!

Email me girls your addresses

bowserbrood@gmail.com

3 Scrappy Boys January projects

2010-02-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

I had fun playing with this kit :)

Art Freckles Febuary projects!

2010-02-11T14:32:00.000-08:00

I loved the papers in this kit. A mix of Basic Grey Orgins and Studio Calico!

You can find the kit at Art Freckles

In honor of Valentine's Day

2010-02-08T14:11:00.001-08:00

I want to pass on some love to all of you. I have 2 giveaways.

One for a package of Core'dinations whitewash

and

One for a package of Core'dinations Chocolate box

Here is an example of a project using whitewash

and a project I used chocolate box

Just leave me a comment and I will draw 2 names at 10:00 EST Feb 14th

Roses are Red Valentine's crop

2010-02-04T17:39:00.001-08:00

Scrapbookdeals4u.com is hosting its second online crop on Valentines weekend. The lovely crop starts Friday February 12th and continues through Sunday February 14th. We are going to have 10 super fun challenges and several games to participate in. Come play with us and you could win some fantastic scrap candy!

The GRAND PRIZE will be

a Guest Designer Spot for 3 months!!!!
The winner will be selected by Martha!

Second place prize is a previous SD4U kit

and

3rd place is a Grab Bag of scrappy goodness.

These prizes will go to the people that complete the most projects, layouts, and games during the crop.

Each challenge will have a random RAK winner too!

There are plenty of gifts for everyone at our Roses Are Red Crop Weekend.

We hope you will be here and play along as much as you can!

SD4U February projects

2010-02-01T13:53:00.000-08:00

Today was the Desgn Team reveal for the February kits. The design team has some amazing layouts (projects too) If you want to see the rest of what the DT has done go HERE

Here are my projects

New Core-dinations!!!

2010-01-26T12:56:00.000-08:00

Well if you follow the scrapbook industry, you know what an exciting time of year this week has been. If you don't follow the scrapbook industry this is the time of year that the scrapbook industry reveals their new lines. Core-dinations has some amazing new embossed papers (and glittery) coming out this release. I was so excited yesterday when a sampling of the new lines arrived on my doorstep yesterday. I could not wait to dig in. So today I made a card using one of the new embossed papers that coordinate with the Jillibean Soup company's lines.

I based my card on sketch #151 over at CPS.

Scrapbook deals 4 u Feb peeks!

2010-01-24T13:53:00.000-08:00

I love Valentine's papers. I usually buy the kids Valentine's tees and we make cards for each other but nothing much else. But I just love to decorate for Valentine's. I think I just love the theme of love :)

Here are my peeks. I even did a layout about my hubby!

flickr favorites

2010-01-20T12:21:00.000-08:00

I haven't done this in a very long time. I don't usually work with pastels but these colors are catching my eye right now.

1. Pastel Cupcakes, 2. pastel cup, 3. Pastel, 4. Vintage Pink, 5. Fair Ride in Pastels, 6. Pastel Roses, 7. Pastel shades of summer, 8. Lines, balloons and pastels, 9. Pastel Snowflake Cookies, 10. Pastel Pink...

Peeks at 3 Scrappy Boys

2010-01-19T14:38:00.000-08:00

Oh my, these kits are fabulous!