Garage Sale!!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Reflections Collab Kit

Reflections is a new collab kit done by several of the designers (including myself) at Denim and Daisies. Find Reflections HERE.



Layout by D&D CT member Anika:


Monday, December 7, 2009

24 Days of Christmas Freebies!

I made a freebie for part of Denim and Daisies 24 Days of Christmas Freebies. Go check out this freebie and all of the other fabulous freebies at Denim and Daisies.


Tuesday, December 1, 2009

24 Days of Freebies at Denim and Daisies

Hey scrappers! Make sure you head over to Denim and Daisies this month each day for our Freebies of the day! Every day until Christmas! There are all sorts of great goodies to be had from Quick pages, Mini Kits, Christmas Card Quick Pages etc!! There is sure to be something for everyone!

Holiday Sugar Cookie Blog Train 100 Designers!!!!

Hey there scrappers! I have a little something to give you some holiday cheer!
Here is my contribution to the Holiday Sugar Cookies blog train!
Just click the preview to download!
















There are 100 designers participating in this wonderful train, and here is a slideshow to all the kits:

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Next up on the train is the very talented Valerie N. Designs: http://valeriendesigns.blogspot.com/

If you get lost anywhere along the way, here is a link to the Blog Train Blog: http://www.blogtrainblog.blogspot.com/. Here you will be able to find a complete list of all designers participating!!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

I am very excited to announce three new members to the Joint 3 Dog Designs/Chickensocks Scrap CT team!!!!

Please help me in welcoming, Laura, Kristin, and Monica!!! I can't wait to see what these wonderful ladies make with our kits!!! :-)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Excited to announce new CT Team Member Vicki (Daisydilly)

I am super excited to announce another new CT team member, Vicki!! Her work is awesome, and I am so glad she has joined the team! Welcome!!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Welcome new CT Member Mozz!!

I am very excited to welcome Mozz to our CT Team!! Make sure you stop by the Denim and Daisies Layout Gallery and leave her some love!! :-)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

3 Dog Designs now Exclusive to Denim and Daisies

After much soul searching, I have decided to cut down on my outside commitments, and my products will now only be available in one store. I realized that being in two stores, was stretching me too thin, and my personal life and my design quality was starting to suffer. I felt torn between both stores, and I didn't think that was fair to either of them or to me. So I resigned effective immediately at My Life and Scrap. They are a great bunch of people over there and I will miss them all very much.
Make sure you head on over to Denim and Daisies, all my products are 50% off!!! :-)

Saturday, November 7, 2009

The Artisan Notebook

There is a wonderful ezine (Digital Magazine) called The Artisian Notebook. This month, one of my kits is used in the section called Inspiration Station. The layout was done by the wonderfully talented HeideC (Lead Site CT at Denim and Daisies)
Also a kit by a wonderful designer friend of mine (Jennifer Fox Designs) also has a layout where her kit is featured! So if you haven't already, pick up a copy of this wonderful magazine.. They have lots of articles on everything from photography, to Digi scrapping and even organizing all of those wonderful kits we all have!! You can get a copy of the magazine over at MyLifeandScrap
Did I mention they have a really cool add on freebie available to those that buy the magazine?!?!

It's National Digi Scrap Day!!!

Yay!!! Today is National Digi Scrap Day!!

My Life and Scrap and Denim and Daises are having some great contests and give aways.. Make sure you head over to MyLifeandScrap and DenimandDaisies and check out all the fun activities!!

Friday, November 6, 2009

PSE7 and PSE8 Training Guide Give Away at Denim and Daisies!!!

There is a GREAT contest going on over at Denim and Daisies right now!! Read the info below and check it out!!!

(Copied from Denim and Daisies site) Link to the post HERE
We have TWO Training CD/DVD from Scrapper's Guide one for PSE8 & one for PSE7.

All you have to do is create a layout which answers the questions why you NEED the training and why you WANT the training. You will have until Friday, November the 13th, at midnight central time to complete this contest. Please post a thread in the scrap it to win it challenge area located in our Patches with a link to your layout in the gallery when done.

To learn more about the prizes - you can visit www.scrappersguide.com

The retail value of each training program is:

(1) Photoshop Elements 7 CD: $36.95 (more than 3 hours of training)
(1) Photoshop Elements 8 DVD-ROM: $49.95 (more than 6 hours of training)


The training videos teach you everything you need to know to become a great digital scrapbooker! These video lessons by Linda Sattgast, Adobe's Scrapbooking Expert, tell you exactly what to do—in the right order—to make learning drop-dead simple! Video demonstrations and step-by-step written instructions take all the frustration out of learning digital scrapbooking.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

New Kit being released Friday


So, I realize that Halloween has just passed and everyone is now turning their attention toward Fall, and Thanksgiving, but I know there are people out there, that haven't scrapped THIS years Halloween photos yet.. I have the solution for you!! I am putting out a mini kit this Friday, called Trick or Treat... Smell my Feet! Here is a preview..

This will be available starting 11/6/09 in my store at Denim and Daisies. Make sure you check it out!! :-)

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

This week

As you know last weekend was the Grand Opening for Denim and Daisies!! We had a great time during the grand opening, and the fun continues this week. There are lots of fun challenges going on, you should stop by and check them out.

I participated in a couple of the "challenges" that have been going on this week. The first one I did was a lyric's challenge. We had to come up with a song that meant something to us, and then scrap a page around that song. I chose the song In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride. Everytime I hear that song I tear up thinking about what a wonderful gift my daughter Evelyn has been to me. I lost my first child (a little girl named Michaela) in 1998 due to complications with my diabetes. It took me almost 8 years to get up the guts to try again, but with lots of dedication and hard work, my husband and I were blessed with our daughter Evelyn. She is beautiful and perfect in every way (of course I think that since I am her mom right?) LOL Anyway, this song has always touched me..


The second challenge I participated in, was a Raw Denim challenge, that was using a template.. I made a page of my dog Britianie, who I miss very much!! She was and always will be the BEST dog in the world!! :-)


So make sure you head over to Denim and Daisies (www.denimanddaisies.net) and check out the games and challenges! I am sure everyone will find something that will make them want to Sit! Stay! Scrap!!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Today's the DAY!!!!

Today starts the Grand Opening for Denim and Daisies!! (www.denimanddaisies.net) Make sure you head over to the forums and store, for huge savings, contests, prizes and RAK's!! I am hosting a recipe challenge starting at 2 PM EST today! I will be giving away a never before released Halloween Kit, as well as a 50% off coupon to my store!! :-) So make sure you don't miss out!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Denim and Daisies Grand Opening Blog Train!!!!



Hop on, jump in to the Denim and Daisies Grand Opening Blog Train!!!
Here is my part of the blog train! (just click the preview to download)

Make sure you pick it up now, this great mini scrapbook kit freebie will only be available on my blog until November 15th. After that, I will add some addtional items and it will be for sale in my store at Denim and Daisies (all new items will be available as an add on for those that already have the freebie)

You can get the next part of the blog train here:
http://brandibeaver.blogspot.com/

If you get lost along the way, head on over to Denim and Daisies (www.denimanddaisies.net) to see a complete list of all the blog train participants!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Autumn Spectacular


Denim and Daisies is officially open!! Even though our Grand Opening isn't until this weekend, the store is open and ready for business!!! I have uploaded products to the store, including an all new kit called Autumn Spectacular!!! All of my kits are 25% off through Saturday November 7th, so be sure to stop over at Denim and Daisies for some great savings!
Click the preview at the right to be directly linked to my store at Denim and Daisies!


Sunday, October 25, 2009

Events and Happenings @ Denim and Daisies!



There are a couple of things happening over at Denim and Daisies in preparation for the Grand Opening next weekend. First off, they are having a Designer Call! This is a great opportunity to work with a bunch of talented ladies, including digital and traditional scrapping supplies! if you are interested in hybrid projects this is the place for you!! Click on the ad for more details at the Denim and Daisies Blog
The second thing that is going on is a Digital CT Call!

Attention Scrappers!!! Do you love to create Scrapbook layouts? Looking for an outlet for your creativity? Want an opportunity to work with a bunch of talented designers? Then check out the Denim and Daisies Digital CT Call!!!
Ad reads:
Denim and Daisies http://www.denimanddaisies.net/
The garden is in need of some dedicated flowers to join the blooming Creative Team. No gardening experience is required! Come join this fantastic team of wildflowers. Hurry, the garden gate closes in two weeks!
Contact Heide at heide-c@cox.net
Heide's Blog: http://heidesscrapspot.blogspot.com/

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Happy Saturday Scrappers!!


I am so super excited this week.. First of all, I am home from the hospital and feeling a TON better!!! yay!
Second, a week from today is the GRAND OPENING for Denimanddasies.net!!! I cannot wait! This new store is going to be awesome! We are going to be having all sorts of Grand Opening festivities, including challenges, games, freebies and more! So stop on over next Saturday (October 31st) at Denim and Daisies! (Click the image to the left to take you directly there!)
Also make sure you check back in here next Saturday for our super awesome Grand Opening Blog Train!!! There will be mini kits and a bunch of Quick Pages by our site CT's!!! Make sure you don't miss out on this one! :-)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

No new kits this week...

Hey scrappers! No new kits or even kit news this week. This one is more of a personal post. I was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia on Sunday. Thing is, I was FINE on Friday. Went to sleep Friday night, woke up a few hours later, my shoulder and right side hurt so bad, I couldn't lay back down and fell asleep in a sitting position. Spent most of the next day sleeping in the recliner in our living room until about 10 PM, when I coughed and the pain brought me to my knees. I had NO idea I had pneumonia, or that I was even really sick. (I thought I had pulled something) So if something happens to you and your symptoms don't make sense seek medical treatment! I went to the ER, and they ran a bunch of tests for a lot of scary things until they came back to pneumonia. So here I sit two days later, feeling soooo much better, but I still have a long way to go.. (I am still *thinking* about making new kits though!! tee hee hee)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

What's happening...

Hey Scrappers!

I had my grand opening at My Life and Scrap last week. It went really well, and I am so glad I am a part of such an amazing site.

I am on vacation from my "day" job this week, and I am working on some new kits for both My Life and Scrap, and also my second store which will open the weekend of Halloween. It is called Denim and Daisies (www.denimanddaisies.net) I really believe this is going to be an AMAZING site! They have combined both digital and traditional supplies. If you are into hybrid projects you are going to LOVE this new store! Our Grand Opening is going to be October 31st! We will be doing a Grand Opening Blog Train, so stay tuned for that! I have seen some of the previews and they are amazing!!!

The new kits I am working on are for fall and Halloween. I am also starting to work on some ideas for some great winter time kits, so make sure you check back, cause you never know when I might have a freebie or two out here!! :-)

Keep scrapping everyone!

Friday, October 9, 2009

QP Freebie Day 5!!


Hey scrappers, tonight's QP Freebie was made by me, using my kit My Little Cowgirl. This kit is on sale through tomorrow (10/10/09) for 30% off at http://www.mylifeandscrap.com/. I hope you all like it!
Please note, the images will not be included in the download.
To download, just click on the image! Enjoy!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

QP Freebie Day 4!!


Hi there scrappin fans! Today's QP freebie was made by my friend Michelle (Chickensocks Scraps). It is using my kit Rainbow Connection. The full kit is available for purchase 30% through Saturday October 10th at My Life and Scrap.
Click the preview to download.
** Please note, image is not included in download**




Wednesday, October 7, 2009

QP Freebie Day 3!


Hey everyone! Today I am bringing you another fun Digital Scrapbooking Freebie! This one is another QP made with my kit Sassy Garden. This QP, was made by a member of my CT Team and fellow designer, Michelle (chickensocks scraps).


This kit is also available (for 30% off until Saturday October 10th) at http://www.mylifeandscrap.com/.
Click the preview to download the qp. Please note, picture not included in the qp download.


Tuesday, October 6, 2009

QP Freebie Day 2!!


Hey there Scrappers! I have another QP freebie today! This one is from my kit, Shoot the Moon. You can purchase this kit for 30% during my Grand Opening sale over at www.mylifeandscrap.com!! So head on over! All items in my store are 30% off until Saturday October 10th!

** Journaling and images NOT included in the QP download...


Monday, October 5, 2009

Quick Page Freebie!

Here is a quick page for you made by my CT girl Heidi, using Bark Avenue's Diva Add On! I hope you enjoy it, and to get the entire Bark Avenue kit and the Diva Add on visit my shop at My Life And Scrap.

To Download Quick Page click on the preview...Enjoy!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Inspiration

I took my daughter "fall" shopping this weekend. We picked out all new pants, and long sleeved shirts, sweaters, and warm winter type jammies. As I was putting it all away, I kept finding inspiration for new kits.. I am so excited to start working on them.. A collection of kits called Evie's Closet... This is something I will be working on over the next few months I am sure.. But I really can't wait to get started!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Grand Opening Week at My Life and Scrap starts Today!!!

Head on over to http://www.mylifeandscrap.com/ for 30% off savings on all my products! My Life and Scrap has a wonderful quality policy (to ensure only the best products are for sale on their site) And my kits are going through that process right now (I uploaded a bunch, and should have done it sooner) So not all of my items are available in the store yet, but new things will be added each day. There are also some all new never before released products that will be available!! Including my Bark Avenue Kit, Bark Avenue Diva's Add On, Several paper packs and more!! :-) 30% off savings is good until Next Saturday October 10th!

Friday, October 2, 2009

What an amazing video!!

http://www.sonnyradio.com/herodog.html

There is a video of a dog who pulls another dog who has been hit by a car to safety. Sadly the dog who was hit did not make it, but the dog who tried to help him was truly amazing!! Warning the video is graphic and does show the dog being hit by several cars..

Thursday, October 1, 2009

MLAS Grand Opening is getting closer!!

I am in the final stretch now, for my Grand Opening at My Life and Scrap!!! My Grand Opening starts this Saturday October 3rd and goes through next Saturday October 10th! I am so excited to have my store opening at MLAS that I will be running a 30% off sale the week of the Grand Opening! I have a couple new kits coming out as well as some paper packs and other goodies! So make sure you swing on over to MLAS starting this Saturday to get in on the SAVINGS!!! :-)

So, stop over and Sit. Stay. Scrap!

Lori

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

A little bit off topic...

So I thought I would share with you all a little bit about why I decided to call my design business "Three Dog Designs"

As I am sure you have guessed, I do in fact have three dogs. I have Bailey (my 5 year old Border Collie Mix) Izzy (3 year old Golden Retriever) and Colby (6 month old Golden Retriever). However the name isn't inspired by them.. But by my dog Britianie. (she is the dog with me in my profile pic) I got her in 1997. My first dog that I truly fell in love with. She was a Golden Retriever to the core, friendly, loveable, goofy, protective. I never knew how lucky I was to have her in my life, until a few years later. To understand this story, you also have to know that I am an insulin dependant diabetic. I have had diabetes since I was 12. One night while I was sleeping I experienced my first ever low blood sugar seizure. Britianie was able to wake up other people in the house, so that they could call 911. The doctors told us if she hadn't done that, I would not have survived. Then a  few years later my mom was dog sitting for me. Britianie woke her up in the middle of the night (she was also an insulin dependant diabetic) My mom thought she had to go outside, so she took her to the door but my dog refused to go outside. While she was up she thought she might as well check her blood sugar. She discovered it was dangerously low. Britianie inspired many of my friends and family to get their own Goldens. They are all amazing dogs. Unfortunatley I lost both my mom and my beautiful girl Britters earlier this year. But I like to think that they are still watching out for each other though!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Grand Opening Week at My Life and Scrap starts Friday!! 10/2

As the week goes on, I am getting more excited about my Grand Opening at http://www.mylifeandscrap.com/ For the first week all of my kits will be 30% off to celebrate my official "opening" I also have a few new products coming out this weekend, including this kit called
Bark Avenue: This base kit is great for all dogs.


And this super cute "add on" kit called Bark Avenue - Diva's. This add on celebrates all the "little" dogs in our lives with some extra "bling"!!


Welcome new CT members Jamie and Heidi!!!!

Please welcome Jamie (CupcakeJamie) and Heidi, the newest members of my wonderful CT team!!! I am looking forward to seeing all the GREAT layouts they are going to be making showcasing my new kits!

Welcome aboard ladies!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Hey Scrappers!!!

I am looking for several energetic and fun loving people to join my CT team!
New and experienced scrappers, both are welcome to apply! You will be asked to create a layout with every product you download. Layouts need to be uploaded to the galleries at my stores (DigiTop3, and My Life and Scrap), as well as DST and DSA. You can also upload to the gallery of your choice.
Sound like fun?
Send an email to threedogdesigns@yahoo.com and tell me a little bit about why you love scrapping! Also, please tell me a little about yourself, as well as a list of your current CT commitments and a link to your most complete gallery!
Call ends at Midnight EST on Friday September 25th. Everyone who applies will be notified via email with an invitation or regret by Midnight EST on Saturday September 26th

Lots and lots of things happening around here!!! My Life and Scrap is finally back up and running!! (can I get a woo hoo??) Both Linda and Carolyn have been working non stop to get it back up and running and I know we are all super excited to be coming home!! My Grand Opening at MLAS may be postponed a few weeks, because during the shut down other designers Grand Openings passed. So that is all sort of up in the air at this point, but good things come to those who wait right? I am sure we will get it all worked out really soon!! As part of my Grand Opening with MLAS, my logo and tag line got a bit of a "makeover". Here is my new logo!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend and here is to a productive week!!

Friday, September 18, 2009

It has been CRAZY around here!

Things have been just insane around here. I have been busy working on some new kits for my GRAND OPENING at My Life and Scrap, which is coming up starting September 26th!! I am sooooo excited! I will be running a 30% off sale in honor of the 3 real dogs in my life!!

Here is a "peek" of what one of my new kits looks like!!


I also just started a new assignement at my "day" job and with any new endeavor it is taking a bit of time for me to get acclimated! Hopfeully things there will smooth out soon!!

Friday, September 11, 2009

Another new kit!!


Hey everyone! I have created another new kit!! This one is My Little Cowboy! I hope you all like it!




There is also a chance for you to win this kit before it hits the store next week. Click here: http://digiscrapaddicts.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7158


I will be choosing a winner Sunday evening!! :-)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

My Little Cowgirl




Finally, here it is my newest kit that will be released at http://www.digitop3.com/... My Little Cowgirl.





I am really excited to have this kit done, and hope to have some more new things to show you in a few days!!! Keep scrapping what matters!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Busy Busy

Wow, can I just say too many pans in the fire right now?? LOL!! I have three kits I am working on right now, as well as getting things prepared for my GRAND OPENING at www.mylifeandscrap.com at the end of September! I can't wait for you all to see what I have been busy working on!!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

New Kit being released next week at DigiTop3!!

Next week I will be releasing a cute and fun Cowgirl Kit!!! Lots of cute and sassy elements, and papers! Stay tuned!

Monday, August 24, 2009

Some hints about one of my new kits...

One of my new kits that I will be debuting at My Life and Scrap is going to be a fun kit and very.... furry!! Stay tuned for more hints and possibly some "sneak peeks" at what it looks like!! :-)

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Exciting news!!

I am super excited to announce that I will be opening a new store at...... DRUMROLL PLEASE!!!

www.mylifeandscrap.com !!!!

My grand opening will be Saturday September 26th - Friday October 2nd!

I will be having give aways, contests and discounts! Come on over during the grand opening and see the three new kits I will have in the store!! Plus a few other "goodies"!

Make sure you stay tuned to this space for more details!!!

Monday, August 17, 2009

Alpha Freebie!! - Shoot the Moon Kit


I finally finished the alpha freebie for my Shoot the Moon kit! It includes both lower and upper case letters as well as punctuation. Perfect for adding titles to your pages! This freebie is available for download at http://www.digitop3.com/


But you better hurry, it will only be available as a free download until Monday August 25, after that it will be for sale in the store.


Sunday, August 16, 2009

New Products are up for sale in DT3 Store!!


Talk about EXCITED!!! I saw my first kits up for sale in my first store!!! I can't believe this is happening! I know I keep saying I am excited, but wow, I really am!!! I am working on a freebie alpha to go along with my Shoot the Moon kit. I am hoping to have it up in the store by tomorrow!! :-) So come on over to www.digitop3.com and check it out!!

It's official!!

It is official! My new store will be opening up at www.digitop3.com

They are in the process of Quality Checking my kits, and then they will be uploaded to the store! I can't wait!! Head on over and check out all the other great designers!!

Saturday, August 15, 2009

New Store Opening Soon!!!

I am excited to announce that yes I will be opening my very own store very soon!!! I am not sure if the site has made the announcement yet, so I need to check with them before saying where it is, but I will let you all know soon!!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

I think it is happening!!!

I just had to post again, and say that I believe I will be opening my first store very soon!! Iwas contacted by one of the sites I applied to and they are interested!!! (YAY me!!) I will give the details as soon as everything has been finalized.

Welcome to the 3 Dog Designs Blog!

Welcome to my first blog post! I have just recently gotten more into digi scrap designing, and I wanted to share what I have made and also my learning process with everyone!! So hopefully you can find something you like. I am in the process right now of creating my first kits, and also applying to some designer calls. Hopefully I hear back from some of the ones I have applied to. I am super excited to be finally on my way, to becoming a digi scrap designer. I have been an avid digi scrapper for the past three years, since the birth of my daughter... As I am sure many of you know having a baby/toddler/child running around makes it very hard to have all the little pieces you need to have out to do "traditional" paper scrapping!! I am finding the more I digi scrap, the more I LOVE it! I can always make something look the way I want (and if I can't, I can just start over unlike more traditional methods)....

Anyway, enough about me, let's get on to the goods!! I have included some previews of my kits, and I am also working on making some "freebies"! Hopefully I will get picked up by a store soon, you all can download my full kits!!
Here are previews to my first three kits. Let me know what you think!









Again, I hope you enjoy coming on this journey with me and remember to always, Scrap What Matters!!



Lori