3 guys, a girl and a mom

THIS BLOG HAS MOVED!

2007-02-27T09:30:00.000-05:00

Please change your bookmarks...my new blog addy is at:
www.laurenreiddesigns.com/blog

Be sure to pop in I have lots of exciting news coming up!!!!
xoxo
Lauren

New Goodies!

2007-02-04T17:07:00.000-05:00

I have a brand new series out, called 365 Remembered!!!!

In a nutshell...it's a monthly template series that will help you record your year quickly!

This whole idea really came out of a personal need... each year, around NOVEMBER, I realize that I need to whip up Holiday presents for my family, but I never have enough time to get my act together in time!

This year I thought, "Well maybe if I start scrapping these pages throughout the year, it would make life easier come Holiday time!"

And 365 Remembered was born!

Here is the first installment! Don't forget to check the shop on March 1st too..that's when February's kit will be released! :)

STORE LINK

oxoxox

Audacious Designs Contest!

2007-02-02T07:07:00.000-05:00

OMG!!! THE amazing Aud Neal is hosting a contest to win CUSTOM goods!

You definately don't want to miss out on this contest!

Aud is HOT HOT HOT and every inch of her is filled w/ creativity! So read on and enter NOW!

Did someone say FREE CHOCOLATE?!?!?!

2007-01-31T08:52:00.000-05:00

I do believe when i started my reign as Queen ...er...Designer of the Month at Oscraps, that there was some sort of rumor started that I would be handing out some chocolate!

Well, sadly, I will be forced to pass along the crown to the next great O Designer....*sniffle*.... so here you go!

OH and the best part....they are FAT FREE!!!!!

::DOWNLOAD HERE::
(if that link dies, just shout and i'll get a new one!)
Enjoy!
ooxoox

CONTEST

2007-01-27T14:11:00.000-05:00

psst...i'm running a little quick contest over in the Oscraps forums to win Queen of Whatever FREE! run over and peek at the details...it's under the "Oscraps Announcements" section!
xooxox

NEW!!!! Queen of Whatever

2007-01-26T10:33:00.000-05:00

I PROMISE to do a calm colored kit soon! hahahhahah

Queen of Whatever is officially in the Oscraps store NOW!!!!!!!
LINK TO KIT

OH! AND...you get a bonus 12x12 swirly overlay too....i couldnt for the life of me figure out how to get it on the previews, but i promise that it's HOT! ;)

Hope you love it!

Save the Date! :)

2006-12-05T17:18:00.000-05:00

4 Days...

2006-12-05T06:41:00.000-05:00

TIL MY BIRTHDAY! woohoo!

There is a sale and a chat in the works for my Birthday on Saturday, so stay tuned!

NEW on the home front....yesterday we had our first snowfall! (the pictures are still in the camera, but I'll try to post those later on) The kiddies were SO excited! They are just beside themselves w/ anticipation waiting on Christmas!

NEW in the Shoppe:

Seal It {dates} and Brush It {paint} at TheDigiShoppe.com

Happy Belated Turkey Day!

2006-11-27T07:58:00.000-05:00

Well I did TRY to post on Thanksgiving, but blogger was giving me a hard time! So alas, I'm belated! Hope you all (who celebrate) had a wonderful holiday!

I'm now in full swing Christmas mode....today I'm planning to start decorating the house and then we'll get our tree on my Birthday next weekend! :)

Lo share...so this lo is mostly all Catscrap products (the alpha and the blk dots are by me)....those girls just RAWK so much, I love their artisty style and creativity! If you don't know who they are, be sure to check them out at www.catscrap.com

This is a pic of my brother and my daughter last year after her Baptism. :) xo

Stylin'

2006-11-15T06:05:00.000-05:00

Is she the cutest thing ever or what?!!?

This layout was made with my new kits, Bring it! {Lola} & Bring It! {Hannah}, both available NOW at The Digi Shoppe!!! ox

Vendor Night

2006-11-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

Thank you to everyone to popped over to my booth at Vendor Night last nice at PPOTC!

Someone requested that I post the holiday cards here, so here they are!

A Little Freebie..

2006-11-05T14:30:00.000-05:00

So this was sitting in a folder on the ol' laptop, wishing for a new home... so i dirtied her up and I'm sendin her packin! Enjoy!
Also, if you haven't seen The Digi Shoppe Team Sampler, you MUST go check it out! All the designers got together and threw together a bunch of mini kits so you can get a taste of what TDS has to offer...and it's only $6 something!
xo
Download Link (sorry the link is dead now, but I'm putting this kit up in my shoppe at The Digi Shoppe for $1.50, so you can still snag it there if you want it! :) Thanks for visiting!)

2006-11-01T07:05:00.000-05:00

The boys getting ready for their Halloween Party at school - 10/30/06

Happy Halloween!!!

2006-10-31T06:06:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone a super spooky day! Our day will be filled with swimming lessons, then some pumpkin carving and who knows what before trick or treating time tonight! The boys are just excited beyond words!!!

A couple Halloween goodies for you at the digi shoppe!

the Spookiest

Spooky Doodles

New Product: Seattle Sunset

2006-10-31T05:48:00.000-05:00

Now Available at The Digi Shoppe! Seattle Sunset

Here are some lo's using Seattle Sunset by my Creative Team:
Created by [in order going down] Haley(HaleyW), Jenny (jorgies5), Kristin (wywomankristin), Stephanie

LO Share

2006-10-31T05:39:00.000-05:00

Geez, I haven't updated the ol' bloggity in a while! Sorry 'bout that!

Here are a couple of layouts I've done for my Creative Teams recently....

Supplies: "Justin" and "Baby Sam" - all supplies from Catscrap.com, "My Boys" - all from the Licorice Boy kit by Shannon Lee Designs.

Disheartened

2006-10-19T23:04:00.000-04:00

I am completely shocked right now....it appears that someone w/in the digi community dupped everyone into thinking her son was very sick w/ Cancer. Fundraisers were put together to raise money for her family....people said prayers...people sent her well wishes and beyond..... Now to find out that it was all false is so disturbing.

Not only did she rip us off financially, she has jaded a whole community. What about all of us who do charity kits to honestly raise funds?! Will people look at us as frauds as well? Will people stop supporting these projects?

Shame on you....thats all I can say. I truely hope this ends up being some big mistake and that I can pop back over and delete this post, because I'm just so appauled right now.

What steps can we take to make sure something like this doesnt happen again?

xo

ScrapArtist Apprentice Challenge - Round 2: Texture

2006-10-01T07:14:00.000-04:00

Well first I want to say that I was so excited to be picked to move onto Round 2 in the SA contest! The talent just oozes from the contestants! Such a great challenge regardless of how far I make it! :)
Here is my Round 2 entry, we had to make 2 papers showing off texture....
And since I had a bunch of people ask me if these papers would be available, I decided to offer them as a freebie for a while! So snag em up while you can! ;) DOWNLOAD LINK
Thanks for all the support and encouragement in the contest, I completely appreciate all the kind words!
xoxoox
Lauren

Tagged x 4! geez chicks!

2006-09-29T21:29:00.000-04:00

So i got hit not only w/ the 5 wierd things tag, but all the what are you listening to now tag! so here's an all in one list for ya'll!

List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether or not they have words, or even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your LiveJournal/blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they’re listening to.
My Songs:
1. My Wish - Rascall Flatts
2. What Hurts the Most - Rascall Flatts
3. Cool Thing - Rascall Flatts (yeah, so, I *heart* Rascall Flatts!)
4. Tim McGraw - Taylor Swift
5. Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
6. Wasted - Carrie Underwood
7. September - GreenDay

Okay, next, list five weird things about me.
1. I twirl my hair when i'm anxious
2. I have to be the one to load the dishwasher cuz i get annoyed when it's loaded "wrong"
3. I refuse to eat any food that's in the form of a "loaf" (other than bread)
4. I get skeved out by dirty dishes and sinks
5. I can't "sleep in" in the morning or nap (unless i'm super sick and by some miracle DH lets me! ahhah)

5 people I'm gonna tag...hmmm....kristin (wyowoman), renee, danielle, michelle m., terra (justterra)

First Day of School!

2006-09-14T06:26:00.000-04:00

The boys were very excited for their first day back to Preschool this week! And of course the Princess had to get into the action too! hee hee xo

New Kit: Abby's Orchard!

2006-09-13T07:28:00.000-04:00

Big THANK YOU to Lindy Brown, who won my YOU Design It Contest! She submitted ideas for an apple picking/orchard kit and Abby's Orchard was born! I hope you love it as much as we do! It's available NOW at The Digi Shoppe.

YOU Design It Contest 2 - WINNER!!!

2006-09-01T22:47:00.000-04:00

I finally chose a winner for the contest and a round of applause goes to: Lindy Brown!!!!

I can't tell you what her kit is about, but I will say that it's going to be the PERFECT kit for your Fall pics!!!

Congrats Lindy, I'm looking forward to making your kit come alive!

And HUGE thank you to all who submitted ideas, they were all really great kit ideas!
xoxo

The Digi Shoppe!!!

2006-09-01T07:30:00.000-04:00

The Digi Shoppe is officially reopened!!! Woohoo! Run over and catch the new look and NEW designers!!! To celebrate....I'm passing out a coupon code (TDSROCKS9) good for 25% off my shoppe! Enjoy!!!
Here's are a couple new goodies you can pick up over there:

A.M. Crop - THANK YOU!

2006-08-19T12:19:00.000-04:00

I had soooo much fun playing with you a the crop this morning! Hope you had a good time too!

Reminder: if you won a prize...email me w/ your real name and chat name .... 3peaspress@gmail.com

Extra goodies: Be sure to check out the details on the Use it ALL Contest: http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?t=7250
You can win MORE goodies!!!

BONUS Question: What color was the original American Express credit card? (answer was purple)
(prize...2 kits of your choice from any of my stores!)

See you tonight the next BH crop at the DST chat room... 8-9pm (EST)!!!

EDIT: okay so this bonus question was way too tricky....i didnt realize it til i actually tried to search the answer! So let's have a do-over? okay? And to make it fair...I will post the new ? at 4pm (EST)....so come on back over! xo SORRY ABOUT THAT! ox

NEW BONUS QUESTION: A mosquito has HOW MANY teeth?

Lo Share: {All Mine}

2006-08-19T00:01:00.000-04:00

I love this photo of my cutie pie....why does she keep growing up on me?!
Credits: All pieces from my Kinda Krafty {starlight} kit available at Oscraps.com & Digiscrappin.biz

Freebie & MORE PRIZES!

2006-08-18T22:39:00.000-04:00

Yup, I DO have a freebie for ya! ;) It's in honor of the Beautiful Heart Charity Kit CROP at DST on Saturday (8/19)!!!

I have about 50 prizes to give out, but only those who purchase one of the charity kits is eligable to win, so go snag one at Oscraps.com NOW! :)

Crop Schedule:

11am-12noon (EST) and 8-9pm

at the Digishoptalk.com chat room

We're talking gift certifcates from HOT designers, free kits, custom scrapped layouts, and more freebies just for attending!!! WOOOT!

This was created by Marie Windt for the BH Charity Kit project!

EDIT: Sorry ladies....I didn't forget the link....blogger isn't letting me post it for some reason, so check the comments on this post and I'll try to stick it there! xo

NEW! Chip Rac & Chip Trim!

2006-08-18T10:57:00.000-04:00

For all the chipboard lovers out there! ;) Pick up yours today at Oscraps!.... The chip trim also comes in the {Lexi} and {Kennedy} color lines as well!

YOU Design It Contest 2!!!

2006-08-13T21:31:00.000-04:00

I had so much fun when I ran this contest the first time, I thought it would be fun to do again! Julie Billingsley won last time around...maybe she'll pop in to give her opinion on the contest!

Please let me know if you have ANY questions!!!

The more explicit you are the better...anything goes here...but as noted, this time around it's theme based...so it needs to fall into the Fall/Winter theme (holidays, snow fun, new years, etc.). oxox

You're Invited!

2006-08-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

Fun, right?! So run over to Oscraps.com and snag one (or ALL) of the kits! Come on, it's for a GREAT cause & the kits range in price from $3-$10!

Special THANK YOU to the designers who offered prizes for the crop!
Miss Mint, Dianne Rigdon, Mirranda Reinhardt, Theresa Hernandez, DebF, Carrie Stephens, Kimberly Geswein, Diamante/Lori, Royanna Frischmann, Stacey Mann, Tina Williams, SaraAmarie, Victoria Feemster, Mari K, Eva Kipler, Jen Caputo, Sandra Boddington, and Me! (plus MORE not posted yet!!!!)

There will also be giveways from pieces created for the kit itself, so they'll go perfectly with your other purchases!
For more info on the Beautiful Heart Charity Kit and Josh's story, log onto: www.freewebs.com/beautifulheartkit

Freebie & Nostalgic Moment

2006-08-08T15:41:00.000-04:00

For those of you who missed out on the freebie yesterday (i can't believe you all killed TWO stinkin' links! That's a WHOLE lota downloads!) So here's the deal, I will send you the link to that freebie IF you already purchased one of the BH Charity kits or if you go and pick one up now, then email me your receipt....come on it's for a GREAT cause!) If you wanna be a stinker and not buy it, then you can still peek back in here later this week for another freebie....

BUT REMEMBER...anyone who buys one of the kits is entered to win TONS of prizes at the BH crop/chat on August 19th!!! (again you dont need to be present to win) :)

As of last night we've raised over $336!!! woohoo!
oxxo

Oh, and onto the nostalgic moment....my boys have been playing PAC MAN this afternoon!!!! We bought one of those joysticks you plug into the tv and it plays certain games. SOO neat to see them play an 80s classic!!! :) ox

Beautiful Heart Charity Kit - FREEBIE

2006-08-07T08:21:00.000-04:00

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased the BH kits (yup there's 4 plus an add-on, all available at Oscraps.com!). You can see all the previews and Josh's story at: www.freewebs.com/beautifulheartkit

During my last check in, the kit had raised over $260 dollars! Let's keep that number rising!!!

Remember...anyone who buys a kit has a chance to win TONS of prizes at the August 19th crops at DST! (you don't need to be present to win)

Enjoy your freebie....this set was contributed by the amazing Stacie Prinzo!

*EDIT*
Holy Cow...so many people took this freebie that the link died....but not ONE person said thank you! Not nice ladies! Don't forget to leave me some lovin' or I'll be so sad! :( <----okay, I'm an idiot, i had the comments turned to some weird setting cuz i had a stinkin' spammer hitting here, but it's changed now! sorry girlies! xoxoox
Here's a new download link:
DOWNLOAD HERE

Beautiful Heart Charity Kit

2006-07-31T21:07:00.000-04:00

Get your paypal accounts ready girls! August 1st is the big day!!!! The Beautiful Heart Charity Kit will (fingers crossed) be hitting the Oscraps store! YEA! If you don't know what the heck I'm talking about (and even if you do), log onto the kits website at: www.freewebs.com/beautifulheartkit to find previews of the FOUR kits, plus info on Josh's store, freebies, crops, etc.

Be sure to check back here for more coordinating freebies!

My Beautiful Heart add-on kit will also be in my PDW store this week, so be sure to peek in over there!

Thank you in advance for supporting this great cause! The money will go to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America in honor of my son Josh, who was diagnosed w/ Ulcerative Colitis on his 3rd birthday.
xo

My Princess

2006-07-27T11:31:00.000-04:00

Is she just the absolute sweetest thing EVER or what?! I will SO be scrappin' those pigtails! :)a

Up for a little CONTEST?!

2006-07-20T11:26:00.000-04:00

All you have to do is answer one little question... WHO am I "secretely" in love with? (there are hints here on the blog!) CT girls...NO givin' it away!!!
The first person to post the right answer will recieve my new kit Kinda Krafty {starlight} for FREE! :) Hmmm...... oxoxox

Kinda Krafty {starlight}

2006-07-20T06:29:00.000-04:00

Kinda Krafty {starlight} is available NOW at the Digiscrappin.biz store!And an lo share from CT Member Stephanie (cj3377)...Isn't it amazing?!

The paper MUST go!

2006-07-16T09:46:00.000-04:00

It's true....I'm a convert....I loooooove digi scrappin' SO much that I'm going to be having a scrap sale to get rid of a LARGE amount of my paper scrappin' stash! (paper, sizzix dies, sizzlets, embellies galore, etc.!And not a bunch of hokey stuff.....the YUMMY hot stuff!!!) Not all of it, since I still love to work with paper, but most of for sure!

If you are local to me, stay tuned to the blog for the date! It will be sometime in August. :) (looking for something in particular, email me!)
ox

It's Official!

2006-07-15T07:37:00.000-04:00

I cannot believe the response I got for this CT call! I had over 30 applications....& honestly, I would been honored to have ANY one of them be on my team! What amazing scrappers! Please do not be discouraged if you did not make the team this time around...don't be a stranger.... spots always open up as well as future guest spots! (Plus if you pop over to the blog now and then you'll also run into some good coupons & freebies!) Also, keep an eye on your inboxes because there will be a little something from me coming soon! xoxo
Drum roll please............
I'm so excited to welcome these EIGHT wonderful ladies to the team!

Mary-Ann (maybeyousee) Karen (lindse) stephanie (cj3377)
Kristin (wyowoman)
Terra (just terra)
Kimberly (mamakimberly)
Cammy (*cammy*)
Haley (haleyw)
Guest CT Members TBA!!!

Grandpa & the boys

2006-07-14T14:44:00.000-04:00

We miss you Grandpa! xoxo - Love, Josh, Justin & Jessica
PS...can we come see Mickey's house soon?!

Beautiful

2006-07-14T12:51:00.000-04:00

Here's an lo of my cutie pie from this past 4th of July....I used my Cottagey Day kit (PDW). Wouldn't you just kill for those curls?!
Today is the LAST day you can apply for my CT call...after this evening, I should be able to post the new team sometime over the weekend!

Holy CT Call!

2006-07-09T19:34:00.000-04:00

Okay girls...NO MORE applications for the CT Call!!! ahahahha That's a joke, but...uh....seriously, you are ALL such a perfect fit, it's KILLING ME!!!! I'm not even "trying to be nice"... Is a team of 50 overly obnoxious???? hee hee oxoxoxoxoxo

New Kit & a Coupon!

2006-07-09T12:51:00.000-04:00

In honor of my Mom's Birthday today (she would have turned 55!), I'm passing along a coupon good for 25% off my store at Plain Digital Wrapper! The code is: bdaylove (expires 7/10 at some point). Enjoy!

While you're in the shoppe, be sure to check out my latest kit: Cottagey Day, which just went up in the store today!

Off to wash bathing suits....the kids and I spent all of yesterday being lazy at the beach... I can't even tell you how lucky I feel to live by the ocean! (i'll post some pics later if I can get DH off that computer!) :)

Brushes with Fame!

2006-07-07T21:50:00.000-04:00

Wow...all I can say is...WOW! As I've been working on getting everything set for the Beautiful Heart Charity Kit and promo crop, I've had the EXTREME pleasure to "chat" with so many amazing digi designers! The kindness of the digi community is just overwhelming.....I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to me...

Speaking of the Charity Kit.... SAVE THE DATE(S)!!!
August 1st - Beautiful Heart Charity Kit is Released (where? TBA)
August 19th - Promo crop at The Digi Shoppe chat room, for those who buy the kit! (lots and lots of amazing prizes will be given out!!! more info to come on that!!!!)

You will not believe this Charity Mega Kit......it will be a MUST have for certain and 100% of the proceeds will go to the CCFA in honor of my Josh!

Have a great weekend!!!! xooxxo

Creative Team Call - Take 2!

2006-07-06T16:08:00.000-04:00

I'm excited to anounce that I'm putting out another CT Call! Please let me know if you have any questions!

Deadline to apply is July 14th, so get those applications in! ;)

remember...
*you get all my new designs for FREE!
*we have a fun, relaxed team...NO stressing, this is SCRAPPIN'...it's suppose to be FUN, right!?
*Did I mention the FREE part? ;)
ox

End of June Recap

2006-07-04T05:34:00.000-04:00

Jessica sportin' her puppy "backpack" aka HARNESS!
My boys...on our ride on Thomas the Tank Engine...
Justin getting his trophy at Gymnastics...is he a ham or what?! (w/ teacher: Kerri)
Josh getting his trophy!
I still can't believe I missed trophy day....while they were getting awards, I was at my Mom's funeral. :(

Happy Fourth (almost)!

2006-07-03T11:02:00.000-04:00

I have a personal attachment to the 4th of July because of my own Army Hubby! Thankfully he's been out of all that jumpin' out of airplanes, marching through the jungles and desert business for a long time. But his stories and photos always stay in my head. He (and the others who risk their lives for our freedom) is absolutely my hero.......
Here's a little Freebie to celebrate:
(don't be mad, but for lack of time, all the doodles are on one .png)

Download link: http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=3E82565B30D66ED1
***Please leave some lovin' if you snag it! ;) ***

New Kits!

2006-06-30T07:41:00.000-04:00

Available July 1st at a certain new store w/ initials PDW...hmmm...
*edit* Okay, now we can officially say it: PLAIN DIGITAL WRAPPER!!! Run there quick! oxox

Plain Digital Wrapper

2006-06-29T20:01:00.000-04:00

I know something you don't know........... (grin) ;)

LO Share

2006-06-27T16:01:00.000-04:00

Here's a quick scraplift about my son, Josh....All pieces created by me (available soon!)ox

Thank You!

2006-06-27T15:58:00.000-04:00

Thank you SO much from the bottom of my heart to all of you who posted and emailed me with you sympathies over the loss of my Mom. Your hugs & thoughts were felt and deeply appreciated! xoxo

I'm back now after 5 days in NJ...I won't go into the drama, but will say that I'm pretty sure I will have an ulcer after all is settled with this ordeal.....

We must keep moving forward though, right?! :) Forward I go............
oxxo

Saying Goodbye...

2006-06-17T09:11:00.000-04:00

I found out this morning that my Mom passed away.... I'll be heading down to NJ to sort things out, so I'll be MIA for a while...

I don't have any deep quotes off the top of my head to include....I think I'm still numb....

xoxo
Love you Mom....
oxxo
Laur

Beautiful Heart Charity Kit

2006-06-14T12:40:00.000-04:00

In honor of my sweet 4 1/2 yr old son, Josh, I'm organizing a Charity Kit called, Beautiful Heart, to help raise money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. He was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a digestive disease, on his 3rd bday. Since then I have made it my mission to raise money for the CCFA, a non-profit group, that raises money for research & education programs for children & adults faced with these diseases.

I need YOUR help! I'm hoping to find designers willing to donate a bit of their time to help create pieces for the kit. If you are interested, please let me know! :)

I have set up a yahoo group for the designers working on the kit to gather: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beautifulheart/
xo

True Colors....

2006-06-12T07:47:00.000-04:00

Last Day of School

2006-06-12T07:45:00.000-04:00

Justin & Josh on their last day of Preschool last Thursday...

Kokomo

2006-06-08T15:45:00.000-04:00

Drum roll.....here is Kokomo!!! This kit was inspired by ideas from Julie Billingsley, winner of my YOU Design It! Contest! Julie wanted a kit to scrap photos from her tropical cruise ship vacation...she had a the title, colors and other things all thought out.....and Kokomo was born! The kit should be up in the Divine Digital boutique within the next day or so. Thank you Julie for your great ideas!

And the WINNER is....

2006-06-01T17:21:00.000-04:00

Congrats to Julie Billingsley for winning my You Design It Contest!!! She will have her kit ideas made into full kit which will be released just as soon as it's ready! Thank you SO much to all who submitted their ideas...they were ALL great ideas! I chose Julie's because she was very specific in what she said she wanted and I think a lot of people will be able to use it. I'll be emailing you soon Julie so we can get to work! Check back often to see when the kit will be released! Teaser: It will be perfect for Summery/Vacation shots! :)

Kinda Krafty {tropical}

2006-05-30T15:23:00.000-04:00

This is my NEW Paper Pack, Kinda Krafty {tropical} that will be coming to the Divine Digital store THIS WEEK! Contains: 8 Pattern Papers & 5 solids. Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!!! ox

Want to be a Guest Creative Team Member?

2006-05-29T09:25:00.000-04:00

Starting in June, I will be hosting a little layout contest and the winner will be awarded the Guest Creative Team Member spot for the month of July! "What does that mean?"...that means for the month of July, you will be part of the team and you'll get my new designs for free, create los with them, & get to chat it up w/ the rest of the CT! Sound like fun? Then stay tuned for the contest announcement!

YOU Design It Contest!!!!! {DEADLINE}

2006-05-29T09:20:00.000-04:00

There are only 3 days left in the YOU Design It Contest!!! Don't miss out on having your very own custom kit created! I've recieved lots of great ideas...it will definately be hard choosing just 1 winner!

Here are the details if you missed them...

The winner will be announced June 1st!!!

Welcome my Creative Team!

2006-05-22T15:49:00.000-04:00

A huge thanks to all who applied to be on my Creative Team! It was very hard having to turn anyone down since you are all amazing scrappers with wonderful stories to tell. If you applied, please keep an eye on your inbox for a little gift from me :)
In addition to my 5 Team Members, I have also created a "Guest Team Member" spot which will change monthly...stay tuned for how to apply for that spot!
And here are the lovely ladies on my Creative Team...
Drum roll please (oh come on!).....

Amy Lee Weeks
Audrey Neal
Denise Gibb
Leah Riordan
Tara Hagan
And Guest CT Member....
Petra King

I can't wait to get the team rolling...lots of great kit and layouts will be coming...stay tuned! :)

Off I go...

2006-05-19T09:19:00.000-04:00

Tonight I am off to CKC-Manchester for the weekend! Woohoo! I'm SO looking forward to the little getaway with my friends! I will probably come back to a trashed house, but who really cares?!

I realized that my CT call deadline is tomorrow as well....hmmm...so I won't be able to review all of the applications until I get back on Sunday. Then I will hopefully be posting the new team on my blog in the next few days! Yeah!

Have a GREAT weekend!!!
ox

Mom by day, Cheesesteak stealer by night!

2006-05-17T22:08:00.000-04:00

Yes, it's true...I "technically" stole a cheesesteak tonight.
Not intentionally mind you.
See, this is what happens when I hang out with my little brother!
It was innocent enough...
I took him to get his hair cut, so he'd be all pretty for Christina tomorrow night when they go to the Senior Ball (she's graduating from Undergrad!). Then we decided to grab some late dinner.
We placed our orders, then sat down to chat it up like a couple of chicks! (hee hee)
They call out some number, "YADDA YADDA" (that's pretty much what we heard)
So Joey snags the food and we start eating.
That's when I realize THEY got MY order wrong!
"I didn't order a cheesesteak!", but I figure, hey whatever...it's late...I'm not gonna bother them about making me a new sandwich....I guess they're just really proud of their cheesesteaks!
WRONG!
Later on a man comes in TO PICK UP his order.....
YUP, the order WE took! Ugh! I felt SOOOO badly! But we couldn't stop laughing at the whole thing! (oh, and we aren't THAT bad...we did tell them about the mixed up order before that guy showed up).
Sorry Mr. Cheesesteak Man, it was an accident, I swear!

the Partiest - New Kit!

2006-05-15T10:15:00.000-04:00

Here is the latest kit in the store.... the Partiest!
Contains:
12 papers * 3 doodles * 6 epoxy dots * 1 quote * 5 punch label words * 6 tabs * 1 punch label strip * 1 word art * 8 balloon rubons * 2 full alphas

A HUGE success!!!

2006-05-15T10:12:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all who attended the Charity Crop this past Saturday...it was a HUGE success and a TON of fun! I seriously could not ask for a more wonderful community of scrapbookers! Your generosity and fun spirit is contagious! Thank you for speding the day with me and helping me raise money for such a great cause! I will post again with the exact figures, but I think we raised somewhere near $3000!!!! Agh!!! :) I will also post pics soon!

Tomorrow's Charity Crop Day!

2006-05-12T18:54:00.000-04:00

I can't believe it's almost time! It just seemed like I had SO much time til the event and now all of the sudden...it's TOMORROW! haha How did that happen!? I'm SO excited, but SO tired from packing raffles and goodie bags all week. I'm not use to going to bed at midnight anymore! Fingers crossed we raise LOTS of money for the CCFA...for those of you JUST tuning in... I'm doing this crop (IRL) to raise money for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. My son, Josh was diagnosed w/ Colitis on his 3rd bday, so now I do all that I can to raise money for research and hopefully to find a cure. It's going to be a fun day of scrappin', FOOD, massage, and LOTS of laughter! I can NOT wait! :)
PS....the Creative Team call is still on...about a week left til decision time! Lots of wonderful scrappers....it's going to be SO difficult deciding on just a few!
PPS...have you entered my YOU Design It Contest yet?!!?!? There are some good entries already, don't miss your chance to have your dream kit designed!!! :)
...Commercial over.... hee hee
Oh, one more PS....my DH loved his anniversary present! And I MUST say, that it look unbelieveably super perfect all matted and framed up!!! :) xoox

Happy Anniversary Honey! xo

2006-05-11T08:58:00.000-04:00

Day 1 (aka Day 15)

2006-05-09T06:38:00.000-04:00

I'm back on Rhonna's 21 Day Challenge! I thought I could do it on my own, but boy was it easy to skip a day here and there w/o anyone watching over me! This time around, my goal is to work out, in some form, EVERY day. Let's see how it goes. Yesterday was my first day and I met my goal for the day! This entry is about how I make a million excuses on why I don't stick to things....It's too hard....I don't have time...I can't do it.....It's ALL in my head!!!! :)
Products used: All created by me, Lauren Reid...Paper & flower stamp: from my Mahalo Kit, Doodle stitches: coming soon to the Divine Digital Store, box around "all": from my Scratchy Doodles {Boxes} set.

It's a Call!

2006-05-08T20:34:00.000-04:00

PLEASE NOTE: Some people were having probs w/ my email so here is an alternate just in case... 3peaspress@gmail.com THANKS! xo

Layout Share & Happy NSD!

2006-05-06T21:23:00.000-04:00

Here's a quick layout share! I used my new Down Cape II kit to scrap this pic of Jessica from last year. I LOVE the expression on her face!!! SO PRICELESS! :)

Happy National Scrapbook Day!!!!

New Kits & Spring has finally arrived!

2006-05-05T09:46:00.000-04:00

Okay, seriously, it's May and yesterday was the FIRST warm day we've felt yet! I guess that's what you get for livining in New England! The boys were happy beyond words to be able to run around barefoot outside and eat dinner on the deck again! Jessica is still adjusting to the "terrain" of our yard...flat areas are few and far between! ahah She just had that look on her face like, what the heck is up with this floor?! hee hee

In design news, Down Cape II is up in the Divine Digital Boutique and these Scratchy Doodle -Sentiments should be up today!
In other Design News...I think I might put out a Creative Team call. I just don't have a ton of time to create layouts with my designs and would love to see them "in action". I'll update on that when I figure out the details.

Today, we are off to a playdate....picture it: 3 sets of twins (that's SIX 4 1/2 year olds!), 2 babies and 3 scrappy moms! What a site! These kids are just the cutest...they have literally grown up together...and are more like a bunch of siblings than friends! ahah

Circa 1978

2006-05-03T09:51:00.000-04:00

Layout share time! I lov this pic of my husband and his family! SO 70's isn't it?! hee hee

Created with my new Mahalo kit at the Divine Digital Store.

New Kit, Double Ear Infections & a Marker

2006-05-02T21:34:00.000-04:00

Lovely title, right?! :) It's been an eventful TWO days!
COMING SOON to the Digital Divine Store...

Onto the poor baby w/ the ear infections...
I'm seriously NOT winning any awards for best mom these days! Jessica had double ear infections 3 weeks ago and then I thought was better, but the past few days was still slightly "off", but not so much that I thought she was sick. So I took her in for a sick visit and...
DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS again! So she's juiced up on medicine to fix those up. She was already super perky tonight, so I think we'll be able to cure it this time around. Phew!

The marker.
Oh my sweet little Josh. Hmm...I tell the short version of this story..basically he was in a tear w/ Justin and ended up in time out to "take a break" as we say. He ends up storming upstairs and says, "I'm going to my room!" "Fine", I thought......then all of the sudden, my sweet little angel comes over to me and tugs on my hands and says, "Come on Mom, come look!" With a HUGE smile on his face! I said, "Is this a good thing or a bad thing?"...."GOOD!" (more big smiles)...
He wrote ALL over the wall going up our staircase from the basement to the first floor!!! ORANGE MARKER!
...yeah......
Fingers crossed I can get it off the walls! Grrr!

Tagged by Michelle!

2006-05-01T08:42:00.001-04:00

Thanks Michelle! Here are the questions I was tagged with...
5 things in my fridge:
1. organic whole milk for jessica
2. josh's 6-mp (medicine)
3. leftover pizza from dinner
5. american cheese (josh's staple food! haha)
6. salsa (justin's staple!)

5 things in my closet:
1. lots o' shoes
2. size 7 jeans that I refuse to get rid of since EVENTUALLY I'll lose the baby weight, right?! RIGHT?! hee hee
3. easter basket stuff
4. yellow pipe cleaners....why?.....
5. a stool

5 things in my purse:
1. cell phone
2. random snacks for the kiddies
3. curiously sour altoids
4. random notes on bits of paper
5. stickers(SWEET purse, right?!)

5 things in my car:
1. 3 car seats
2. sippy cups
3. NEW carpeting!
4. 1/2 eaten lunches from the boys eating on the way to swimming (LAST WEEK! EEEWE!)
5. CK Magazine

5 things on my tivo:
Hmm....is this a trick question? Am I SO out of the loop for not having one?!
I'll replace this with...
"5 things on my scrap table"
1. Michael buble cd
2. my sketch book loaded w/ random design ideas
3. jessica's album4. foaming body wash.....why?....
5. pile of scrap magazines

5 people I'm tagging:
1. Royanna
2. Estee
3. Jessica
4. Alisha
5. Corina

A little freebie...

2006-04-29T22:09:00.000-04:00

While I was designing the Mahalo kit, this was the first paper I made. The kit ended up taking a different turn and this sheet never really fit in.
So enjoy! (This link only lasts 3 days.)
If you snag the paper, leave me a little comment lovin' and if you USE the paper, send me a link, I'd love to see what you did w/ it! :)

DOWNLOAD HERE

Mahalo & Taffy Girl {Shabby} are the store!

2006-04-28T19:47:00.000-04:00

Yeah! My first kit is in the Divine Digital store!!! WooHoo! :)

Here's the link to Mahalo, which is sold as a full kit or just the papers.

I love these colors so much! If you have a chance to play with the kit, shoot me an email and I'll post your lo here! :)

EDIT: Taffy Girl {Shabby} Paper Pack is in store now too! :)

Wait til you see the Mega kit DD will be putting out for National Scrapbook Day....!!!!
Have a GREAT weekend!
oxox

Design Team News!

2006-04-28T13:00:00.000-04:00

I have moved over from the Creative Team to the DESIGN Team at Divine Digital! So pretty soon you'll be able to find my designs in their shop! I'll be back with some sneak peeks! :)

Taffy Girl Freebie

2006-04-24T07:31:00.000-04:00

Did you make it to the crop last night and snag the goodies given out?! I was having "technical difficulties" getting into the crop, but heard that there were 80 people there! If you weren't able to make it, but would like to pick up my Taffy Girl freebie, head over to the Divine Digital forum and look under Sundae Surprise Crop Recap and you'll find the link!

If you pick it up, please email me w/ a link to your los...I'd LOVE to see them! :)

Monday To Do:
- put away clean clothes
- pilates (done)
- call Big East - pay for next sessions gymnastics
- call SCS - pay for next session swim lessons
- call SSMC - mk appt for Jess to have ears rechecked
- organize raffles for Charity Crop
- call christine, marilyn, teri re: Crop
- mk appt to get boys hair cut

Come Crop Tonight!

2006-04-23T07:34:00.000-04:00

Tonight at 10pm is the Sundae Surprise Crop with Royanna Fritschmann at Divine Digital. She'll be continuing her Design USA series and talking about photography & photo manipulation in PS.

What do you think about this???

You might just be seeing my new design, Taffy Girl, soon! [hint: GO TO THE CROP!]

The Exercise Gods

2006-04-20T07:28:00.000-04:00

Apparently, the Exercise Gods are not with me on my new journey. I tried to start my new 21 Day Challenge yesterday with a goal of adding an exercise program to each day. Yesteray, 1 of my Pilates DVDs had vanished, the 2nd wouldn't work because it was all scratched (darn DVD pixies!). Then the baby woke up so I quit for the day.

Today, bright eyed and ready to go, I popped in my last Pilates DVD and....................it won't work either! Ugh! And my natural replacement would be my Yoga Booty Ballet DVD, but I loaned that to a friend (*mental note* get that back from her!) So....guess I'll hit the gym tonight if DH doesn't get home too late or I'll throw on a FIRM DVD after the kids go to sleep.

Any new workout tape recommendations????

For You....Wishing you strength...

2006-04-19T10:59:00.000-04:00

I'll Be Here

Daddy please don't look so sad, Mommy please don't cry
'Cause I am in the arms of Jesus and He sings me lullabies
Please, try not to question God, don't think he is unkind.
Don't think He sent me to you, and then He changed His mind.
You See, I am a Special child, and I'm needed up above.
I'm the Special gift you gave Him, the product of your love.
I'll always be there with you, and watch the sky at night
Find the brightest star that's gleaming, That's my halo's brilliant light.
You'll see me in the morning frost, that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers, I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel a little breeze, from a gentle wind that blows.
That's me, I'll be there, planting a kiss on you nose.
When you see a child playing, and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there giving you heart a hug.
So daddy, please don't look so sad, mommy don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus, and He sings me lullabies.

Easter LO Share

2006-04-18T11:40:00.000-04:00

Here is a cute lo I made of my brother and DD from this Easter.

Supplies: Easter Egg Kit by Alisha Hess, scalloped edge by me, fonts: Antique Type, Greer, Thinking of you, ck cursive

Probably The Best Lauren In The World.

2006-04-18T09:34:00.000-04:00

OMG! Clearly, I have too much time on my hands... or I just get sucked into mindless things easily... either way.... I just found this site on Kim Christensen's blog: Slogan Generator it's so funny! Here are my top slogans:

Think Lauren. (is this a slogan or a suggestion?!)
Naughty, but Lauren. (oooh!)
Stop. Go. Lauren.
Nothing Acts Faster Than Lauren.
Lauren Really Satisfies. (oooh, naughty!)
I liked the Lauren so much, I bought the company! (I think I recall Tom saying this...)
Wouldn't You Like to be a Lauren Too? (who wouldn't?! ahah)
Please don't squeeze the Lauren.
Lauren Is Job 1. (now, THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!)
A Lauren Is Forever. (yes...I'm like a disease...)
Break Me Off a Piece of That Lauren.
This is not your Father's Lauren. (oh my!)
Where do you want Lauren to go today? (this sounds like a computer program my husband set up!)

My boys :)

2006-04-17T06:59:00.000-04:00

All my boys wrestling...Josh & Justin were smiling ear to ear!

"Gross" follows me

2006-04-17T06:47:00.000-04:00

Not only are my kids gross, my brother now falls right into that category too! Okay, to be fair, it really isn't his fault [THIS TIME]. During our Easter Egg hunt, a bird decided his shoulder looked like the perfect litter box! Yup, he was pooped on by a bird! hahaha Good thing I had my camera! :)

21 Day wrap up!

2006-04-16T08:04:00.000-04:00

I must confess that by the last week of the challenge, I had totally fallen off the sugar free boat! But, the good habits I had been working on are still present...and definately ingrained positive change. My plan is to keep working on that goal and start a new 21 Day Challenge on my own. This time my goal is to add exercise to my daily routine! Looking forward to starting that! :)
Here are Rhonna's quotes for the last days of the challenge...

Day 20

Day 19

Day 18

The ULTIMATE digi-scrapper 2006!

2006-04-14T15:11:00.000-04:00

Digiscrappin.biz is hosting a brand new contest! Geared to reveal the Ultimate Digi-Scrapper, this contest offers an exciting prize package of $300.00 in cash and many generous prizes from their sponsors, including downloadable products, books, merchandise and tons of other great stuff! Eveyone will walk away with something!! Enter by April 28th!!!
Contest begins May 1st!

My kid is grosser than yours (PART 2)

2006-04-14T12:28:00.000-04:00

As if the pickle juice incident wasn't gross enough... Jessica went and topped it today! I changed her diaper and let her roam around "free" for a few minutes. Then while I was putting socks on the boys she comes over to me w/ "stuff" in her hands!!! She apparently pooped and then picked up her 2 prizes! YUCK, YUCK, YUCK! The boys thought it was VERY funny! I washed her hands a million times and then hunted around to see if she had left any other presents around! .....yeah, I think 3 children is plenty.... :)

My kid's grosser than yours!

2006-04-14T09:18:00.000-04:00

hahhah okay, so maybe not, but I DO have a gross story to share!

Yesterday morning, I was getting everyone ready to walk out the door so we could bring the boys to Preschool. I was downstairs with Josh and Jessica and Justin was upstairs in the kitchen. I go up and what do I find? Justin sitting at the table drinking juice... I was relieved he wasn't up to anything mischevious! I figured I would have found all the sprinkles out or something! Then I hear Josh say, "You don't eat pickle juice!"...YES, he had poured himself a cup full of PICKLE JUICE!!! Isn't that gross?!?!!?

To top the story off, when I told Tom what he'd done he said, "What's gross with that? Pickle juice is good!" ICK! Okay, so I apparently have TWO pickle juice drinkers!! ahahah

ox

Day 16 & 17

2006-04-12T13:38:00.000-04:00

Day 17 Day 16

The important stuff

2006-04-11T13:19:00.000-04:00

Your Mood Ring is Yellow

Imaginative
Wondering
Thoughts
Peaceful

Mood Ring Generator

Your Superhero Profile

Your Superhero Name is The Azure Dusk
Your Superpower is Divine intervention
Your Weakness is Glitter
Your Weapon is Your Invisible Rocket
Your Mode of Transportation is Skis

What's your Superhero Name?

Top 10 Worst Habits

2006-04-10T09:30:00.000-04:00

Keely's "Top 10" blog is up and running, and today's kick off Top 10 is Worst Habits:

1. too self critical
2. mismanaging my time
3. worrying too much (what if someone breaks into the house RIGHT now, what would i do? what if i get possessed like Emily Rose? What if the kids get really sick? worry worry worry....)
4. procrastination
5. short changing myself or feeling guilty when I have to charge people for work I do for them
6. taking on TOO many projects
7. eating too much sugar
8. working out too little
9. collecting clutter
10. forgetting to return phone calls (sorry joey!)

LO Share

2006-04-10T08:49:00.000-04:00

Here is an oh-so-lovely portrait of a tired mom! haha This is a scraplift of Dani Mogstad's cutie lo, Cheese!

Supplies: taupe bkground - Tia Bennett, pink- kim christensen, hand pointing stamp - unknown, ric rac (recolored): steph730, corner: lori barnhurst, to do list: sarah batdorf, zoey overlay-cwallace, font: dreamed about you, butterbrotpapier, clear alphas: michelle coleman, staples: Shabby Princess

Day 15 & Jessica's Dr. visit

2006-04-10T06:39:00.000-04:00

I had to laugh when I read today's quote because it made me think of the magnet on my fridge that says, "I can resist anything but temptation" ahahaha Onto the sugar...I had a profound moment over the weekend... okay, not so PROFOUND, but it was a moment for sure! I kinda jumped ship from the challenge (did i say that already in yesterday's post?!) and boy did I end up feeling lousy! So I'm ALL HERE again and ready to finish the challenge with a bang! (I'll just blame the weekend on PMS! Fair?!)

DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS... since I am having bloggers amnesia, I can't remember if I've written this yet, but.... Jessica had her 15 mo Dr. appt. on Friday and she is doing perfectly, BUT has DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS! We had NO clue that she was even sick! She's getting in 3 molars, so she had be slightly "off", but nothing extreme. I was completely shocked and then felt SO terribly that I hadn't taken her to the Dr. sooner! :(

Day 14

2006-04-09T16:24:00.000-04:00

I am posting todays quote prompt from Rhonna, but am too aggrivated by a thoughtless comment to journal on it.

Day 13

2006-04-09T00:02:00.000-04:00

Here is Rhonna's quote prompt today... I SO needed this today after a day full of indulgence! I am going to bed with a headache and a slightly sick belly. This comes after too many treats at the Easter party this afternoon and then a night of cropping w/ the girls w/ too many more treats! Ugh! But, I will take this quote and regroup for tomorrow! Tomorrow is a new day! :)

PS...if you AREN"T on a sugar free quest.. I have a great little recipe for Eastery Rice Krispie Treats that I make. I made them for the Easter Party today...
3 1/2c Rice Krispies
2 1/2c Froot loops (or any other colorful cereal)
1/2 stick butter
1 bag mini marshmallows

You know what to do, right?! They come out so colorful and Springy looking! :) Enjoy!

Day 12

2006-04-07T07:23:00.000-04:00

More than half way through the challenge! And in the words of Rhonna, I'm still RAWKIN'! :) (at least the majority of the time!) I'm looking forward to hopping on the scale today...hopefully things are still on a downward movement.

I even worked on my secondary goal last night and hit the gym for an hour of cardio. If they could only incorporate laptops into those machines, I'd be good to go! (If anyone ever invents that, they will be a huge hit in the digi scrappin world, am I right?!)

Inspiration from Day 10 & 11

2006-04-07T07:16:00.000-04:00

Here are the amazing quote prompts Rhonna has posted on her blog for the Challenge! She has such a gift for picking out those super meaningful quotes, right?! Everyday I think, WOW! They always hit home....always kick me in the tush too! :) Thanks again Rhonna!

Day 11

Day 10

Day 10+

2006-04-06T11:26:00.000-04:00

Still a day behind (I sound like a broken record!) so day 10 is not done or posted. But things are still going well. You most likely won't be seeing anymore of my pages because I am taking the challenge "offline" and into a small journal. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback and support! Feel free to stop back here to see what else is going on! xo

Day 9

2006-04-05T08:09:00.000-04:00

Again, I'm a day behind in posting! BUT, another day of triumph to report! The day came and went yesterday and I stuck to my goal...even while foodshopping...past eisles of sugary delights! But I came out the winner! :)

Someone asked me this week about the sugar thing..."are you eating bread?" So, I figured I'd address that mumbo jumbo. I am not being a fanatic about the sugar thing....I know that there is a book called Sugar Busters (or something like that) as well as other diets that outline what "sugar" is and where it can be found. BUT, my issue is with the more obvious sugar. So, although sugar can be found in fruit, bread, etc. I'm still eating that. I'm not eating sweet treats (chocolate, ice cream, etc.), or sugary cereal, etc. So, I hope that clears that part up. Also, my intention is not to NEVER have sugar again...but {{{I}}} want to be in control of when I have it, rather than it controlling me. My goal is that day to day, I won't have much, but then when I want something, I will be able to have a small bit and that will be it. I won't CRAVE it, I won't binge on it, I won't "need" it. So far, so good! :) THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL THE SUPPORT! xoxo

Day 8

2006-04-04T07:19:00.000-04:00

I'm a day behind in my entries, but I am still sticking to my goal. Although, I must admit that I did have a wee bit of sugar yesterday on day 8. Chocolate fudge was calling my name! ahaha But, here's the crazy thing. 1. I took 2 bites and threw the rest away! It didn't taste as good as I thought it was going too, so to me it just was SO not worth breaking the strides I've been making. 2. I didn't really feel guilty about it nor did I feel "crazed" by it meaning I felt like I was going to go on some crazy sugar bender or something! ahahha ...I had it, it's over, no big deal. TODAY IS A NEW DAY! :)
(quote and images by Rhonna Farrer)

Day 7

2006-04-02T09:42:00.000-04:00

One week down for Rhonna's challenge. Love the quote today, so true! Since I've started this challenge I've lost 3 or 4 lbs, just sticking to my no sugar goal. That is definately motivating me to stick to it! Woohoo! Hope that everyone else is having positive results as well! :)