Sunday, May 28, 2006
A&E
Started watching a program today on A&E about Marines in Iraq and had to turn it. Couldn't do it. When DH and I start talking about what we're going to do next, it's programs like that that makes me want him to stay on recruiting duty. I recently read an article about a mom who lost her son in Iraq, a Marine. She didn't know about how it all happened except HBO was doing a documentary during that time and that's how she found out the circumstances of what happened to her son. I couldn't imagine watching something like that OR the program on A&E and finding out the details of losing a loved one. So maybe recruiting duty and the long hours aren't looking so bad right about now.....
Thursday, May 25, 2006
2PackScraps Mini Series!
I have a new mini series called 2PackScraps for just 2.00! Basically they're little mini kits with two of everything! The first series is free! You can check all of them out HERE! Sorry I didnt have time to upload the free one :( But you can still get it at the ACOT shoppe :D
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
First...
Thank-you everyone who took the time to drop me a line with some encouraging words. It's very much appreciated! I'm looking to adapt and overcome! LOL
AJ aka AmyJo Smith has some AWESOME new Antique overlays out even for commercial use AND on sale!!
You can check them out HERE
Here's set one:
AJ aka AmyJo Smith has some AWESOME new Antique overlays out even for commercial use AND on sale!!
You can check them out HERE
Here's set one:
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Kinda Bummed
Can't really say why, but just a little disheartened. Sometimes it's just SO HARD to get ahead in this industry. Even though I went out on a limb, I knew I would never have gotten farther than that. So why keep trying? That's my thought for today, so if this post is totally confusing :D
Scrapped the Movie
I first saw this on Laura A's Blog..check this movie out AND the promos!!
Scrapped the Movie
Scrapped the Movie
New Series
I'm finishing up a new series called 2PackScraps. Basically they're small mini kit with two of everything :D I think I'll put the first series here on my blog for everyone to ~try out~. I'll try and get them all ready tonight or tomorrow :D If you want to keep informed just joing the yahoo group at the bottom of the page!
Have you all been reading about this popular poo. I have to say that it's going to happen. If we think about it, it's everywhere we go. Work, school, church everywhere. So of COURSE it's going to happen! I have my fav designers too just like all of you. They may not be on the "cool" list but they're on my cool list so that's all that matters to me :D I'm not sure if I'll ever be on the "cool" list, does it matter? Not really. I set my own goals for myself, like everyone else. When I first started out scrapping, I set these goals:
Get on a DT/CT
Get published
Start Designing
Get papers printed
and I've accomplished every one of them! And that's all that should matter, is how WE view ourselves and whether we've met the goals we have set for ourselves :D
Enough rambling, I'll try and get that series up and going today and definitley by the end of the week!
One more thing...why is it that only ONE person has contacted me to get those FREE scraplets!!! Hop on it ladies/gents! Forward me those receipts! I'd rather give them as a gift then sell them!
Have you all been reading about this popular poo. I have to say that it's going to happen. If we think about it, it's everywhere we go. Work, school, church everywhere. So of COURSE it's going to happen! I have my fav designers too just like all of you. They may not be on the "cool" list but they're on my cool list so that's all that matters to me :D I'm not sure if I'll ever be on the "cool" list, does it matter? Not really. I set my own goals for myself, like everyone else. When I first started out scrapping, I set these goals:
Get on a DT/CT
Get published
Start Designing
Get papers printed
and I've accomplished every one of them! And that's all that should matter, is how WE view ourselves and whether we've met the goals we have set for ourselves :D
Enough rambling, I'll try and get that series up and going today and definitley by the end of the week!
One more thing...why is it that only ONE person has contacted me to get those FREE scraplets!!! Hop on it ladies/gents! Forward me those receipts! I'd rather give them as a gift then sell them!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Thank-You Everyone!
Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to stop and say THANKS :D It's much appreciated!!!
~Now I'm going to have to go look for more to put up! Tehehehe :D
~Now I'm going to have to go look for more to put up! Tehehehe :D
The Latest Gift(s)
All gifts will be in the left hand column from now one :D Just click on the picture! Please don't send the direct links to anyone..just send them here to grab them for themselves :D I would have to take them down due to mean people ;)
Enjoy!
Amy
Enjoy!
Amy
Newest Layouts?
Do you guys have any new layouts to share? I did this one with Kelly Shults- Good Times Scrapkit! LOVE it!!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
whimsYcle gifts
When you purchase anything from my whimsYcle collection either at ACOT or 3Scrap..forward me your sales receipt to amy AT threescrapateers DOT com and Ill send you two scraplets/quickpages as a Thank-You :D
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Template and Chipboard Alpha
I used my Spooky Scrapkit for the preview :D Papers not included but can be found at 3Scrapateers
LINK
Gift Quotes
Please do not share this link..but you can share where to get them. They're are just some random quotes I've done for a 3S crop :D
LINK
A Teaser
The picture in the title line is just a little teaser of my site that's in the works :D I hope you all can see it now :D
Anyways..Kathy Moore's post at 2Peas got me thinking.
Am I selling in the right place?
Am I making products that are eye catching?
Am I advertising in the right places?
What can I do to attract customers?
Sooo many questions running through my head today. I do have a bunch of old freebies sitting on my hard drive that I'm going to upload to IHUD (as soon as it's working) so the link never expires :D
Have a scrapping great day!
Anyways..Kathy Moore's post at 2Peas got me thinking.
Am I selling in the right place?
Am I making products that are eye catching?
Am I advertising in the right places?
What can I do to attract customers?
Sooo many questions running through my head today. I do have a bunch of old freebies sitting on my hard drive that I'm going to upload to IHUD (as soon as it's working) so the link never expires :D
Have a scrapping great day!
Friday, May 12, 2006
Working Out
First..check out the Health Calculator. My goal is to start exercising more to tone up! So I'm going to share what I'm doing and maybe if you need to do the same we can work out together! One thing I need to work on is those lovely love handles! So here's some exercise techniques I'm going to add to my list of TO-DO's!
Lose your love handle's workout:
Beginner: Tai Chi Sweep
(A) Stand tall with your feet wide, your abs pulled tightly inward, and bend your knees a few inches. Bend your elbows up and in front of you so that they are at waist height and both of your palms are facing toward the right. Pull your abs tightly inward.
(B) Keeping your abs pulled inward and the rest of your body rigid, twist to the right and sweep your arms as far across your body pushing the energy, or "chi," as you go.
(C) Immediately turn your palms toward the left and, by twisting from the waist, sweep your arms to the left. Continue alternating twists left and right.
Intermediate: Crossover Twist
(A) Stand tall with your feet hip width apart with your elbows bent and your hands behind your ears. Pull your abs in tight.
(B) Lift your right knee as you twist from the waist to bring your left elbow toward it. (Depending on your balance and flexibility you may or may not be able to touch your elbow to your knee.) Hold a moment and repeat with the opposite arm and leg. Continue alternating until you've completed all reps.
Advanced: The Flamingo Flex
(A) Stand tall with your feet hip width apart, your hands behind your head, elbows bent. Bend your right knee and lift it up and out to the side so that both your hip and knee are turned outward.
(B) Slowly bend from the waist and lower your right elbow toward your knee. (Depending on your balance and flexibility you may or may not be able to touch your elbow to your knee.) Hold a moment at the bottom of the movement and then slowly return to the start. Do all reps to the one side and then do an equal number of reps to the left.
Beginner: Basic Russian Twist
(A) Sit up tall on the edge of a sturdy chair with your toes on the floor, heels lifted. Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head without lacing your fingers together. Pulling your abs inward, lean back a few inches from the hips.
(B) Maintaining strong abs and a slight backwards lean, twist left and right from the waist until you've completed all reps.
Intermediate: One Leg Russian Twist
(A) Sit up tall on the edge of a sturdy chair with your right toe on the floor, heel lifted and your left leg bent and held a few inches up off the floor in front of you. Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head without lacing your fingers together. Pulling your abs inward, lean back a few inches from the hips. (B) Maintaining strong abs and a slight backward lean, twist your left elbow toward your right knee and then return to the start. Hold a moment at the bottom of the movement and then slowly return to the start. Do all reps to the one side and then do an equal number of reps to the left.
Advanced: Russian Twist Balance
(A) Sit up tall on the edge of a sturdy chair with your toes pointed and your knees bent. Raise both feet off the floor a few inches. Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head without lacing your fingers together. Pulling your abs inward, lean back a few inches from the hips.
(B) Maintaining strong abs and a slight backward lean, twist left and right from the waist until you've completed all reps.
Beginner: Side Bridge
(A) Lie on your right side with your bent knees slightly forward of your body and your feet tucked behind you. Bend your right elbow and rest your forearm along the floor so that your right hand is out in front of you and place your left palm in front of your chest for balance and support as needed. Pull your abs in tight.
(B) Keeping your abs pulled strongly inward, lift your torso and hips off the floor and hold for a slow count of 20. As you hold, concentrate on letting your abdominal muscles do all of the work and keeping your neck, shoulders and lower back relaxed.
(C) Slowly lower to the start, rest briefly, and repeat twice before switching to the other side.
Intermediate: Slow Bicycles
(A) Lie on your back with your left knee bent toward your chest, your right leg extended and a few inches off the floor. Place your hands behind your head, fingertips touching; curl your head, neck and shoulders up. Rotate from your middle so that your right elbow is pointing toward your left knee.
(B) Hold the starting position for a slow 3 count, then slowly rotate to the other side by bending your right knee and extending your left leg as your left elbow moves toward your right knee. Again, hold slow 3 count. Continue rotating to complete reps.
Advanced: Ab Circles
(A) Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip width apart, flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head but don't lace your fingers together. Round your elbows outward, tuck your chin slightly, and pull your abdominals in toward your spine. To start, lift your head, neck and shoulder blades off the floor and hold.
(B) Make a small clockwise circle with your waist: Bend a small distance to the left, curl a small distance upward, bend a small distance to the right, and then lower a small distance downward. This is one repetition. Do an equal number of reps in a counterclockwise direction.
Below, you'll find a variety of cardio activities that target your waistline while burning calories.
Activity Calorie Burn
Belly Dancing 300
Kickboxing 615
Martial Arts 610
Mountain Biking 520
Race Walking 400
Rowing 430
Lose your love handle's workout:
Beginner: Tai Chi Sweep
(A) Stand tall with your feet wide, your abs pulled tightly inward, and bend your knees a few inches. Bend your elbows up and in front of you so that they are at waist height and both of your palms are facing toward the right. Pull your abs tightly inward.
(B) Keeping your abs pulled inward and the rest of your body rigid, twist to the right and sweep your arms as far across your body pushing the energy, or "chi," as you go.
(C) Immediately turn your palms toward the left and, by twisting from the waist, sweep your arms to the left. Continue alternating twists left and right.
Intermediate: Crossover Twist
(A) Stand tall with your feet hip width apart with your elbows bent and your hands behind your ears. Pull your abs in tight.
(B) Lift your right knee as you twist from the waist to bring your left elbow toward it. (Depending on your balance and flexibility you may or may not be able to touch your elbow to your knee.) Hold a moment and repeat with the opposite arm and leg. Continue alternating until you've completed all reps.
Advanced: The Flamingo Flex
(A) Stand tall with your feet hip width apart, your hands behind your head, elbows bent. Bend your right knee and lift it up and out to the side so that both your hip and knee are turned outward.
(B) Slowly bend from the waist and lower your right elbow toward your knee. (Depending on your balance and flexibility you may or may not be able to touch your elbow to your knee.) Hold a moment at the bottom of the movement and then slowly return to the start. Do all reps to the one side and then do an equal number of reps to the left.
Beginner: Basic Russian Twist
(A) Sit up tall on the edge of a sturdy chair with your toes on the floor, heels lifted. Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head without lacing your fingers together. Pulling your abs inward, lean back a few inches from the hips.
(B) Maintaining strong abs and a slight backwards lean, twist left and right from the waist until you've completed all reps.
Intermediate: One Leg Russian Twist
(A) Sit up tall on the edge of a sturdy chair with your right toe on the floor, heel lifted and your left leg bent and held a few inches up off the floor in front of you. Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head without lacing your fingers together. Pulling your abs inward, lean back a few inches from the hips. (B) Maintaining strong abs and a slight backward lean, twist your left elbow toward your right knee and then return to the start. Hold a moment at the bottom of the movement and then slowly return to the start. Do all reps to the one side and then do an equal number of reps to the left.
Advanced: Russian Twist Balance
(A) Sit up tall on the edge of a sturdy chair with your toes pointed and your knees bent. Raise both feet off the floor a few inches. Bend your elbows and place your hands behind your head without lacing your fingers together. Pulling your abs inward, lean back a few inches from the hips.
(B) Maintaining strong abs and a slight backward lean, twist left and right from the waist until you've completed all reps.
Beginner: Side Bridge
(A) Lie on your right side with your bent knees slightly forward of your body and your feet tucked behind you. Bend your right elbow and rest your forearm along the floor so that your right hand is out in front of you and place your left palm in front of your chest for balance and support as needed. Pull your abs in tight.
(B) Keeping your abs pulled strongly inward, lift your torso and hips off the floor and hold for a slow count of 20. As you hold, concentrate on letting your abdominal muscles do all of the work and keeping your neck, shoulders and lower back relaxed.
(C) Slowly lower to the start, rest briefly, and repeat twice before switching to the other side.
Intermediate: Slow Bicycles
(A) Lie on your back with your left knee bent toward your chest, your right leg extended and a few inches off the floor. Place your hands behind your head, fingertips touching; curl your head, neck and shoulders up. Rotate from your middle so that your right elbow is pointing toward your left knee.
(B) Hold the starting position for a slow 3 count, then slowly rotate to the other side by bending your right knee and extending your left leg as your left elbow moves toward your right knee. Again, hold slow 3 count. Continue rotating to complete reps.
Advanced: Ab Circles
(A) Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet hip width apart, flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head but don't lace your fingers together. Round your elbows outward, tuck your chin slightly, and pull your abdominals in toward your spine. To start, lift your head, neck and shoulder blades off the floor and hold.
(B) Make a small clockwise circle with your waist: Bend a small distance to the left, curl a small distance upward, bend a small distance to the right, and then lower a small distance downward. This is one repetition. Do an equal number of reps in a counterclockwise direction.
Below, you'll find a variety of cardio activities that target your waistline while burning calories.
Activity Calorie Burn
Belly Dancing 300
Kickboxing 615
Martial Arts 610
Mountain Biking 520
Race Walking 400
Rowing 430
Underweight?
I don't think so! I like my weight! I saw this "Ideal Body Weight" thinger and think it's bull! LOL! This is what it said about me:
Ideal weight is 150 - 165 lbs. (68 - 75 kg.).
You are underweight.
Whatever...just had to rant.
Ideal weight is 150 - 165 lbs. (68 - 75 kg.).
You are underweight.
Whatever...just had to rant.
Some cool things
First I found Power Shortcuts for PSCS2! I also found some GREAT photo actions for PC and MAC!
I also have a promocode just for my bloggers for my new Daddy Scrapkit with BONUS bragbook! It's good until the 19th!
Promocode- daddy30 for 30%OFF
Link for kit
I also have a promocode just for my bloggers for my new Daddy Scrapkit with BONUS bragbook! It's good until the 19th!
Promocode- daddy30 for 30%OFF
Link for kit
Monday, May 08, 2006
Weekend Stuff
Oh my goodness...soooo..I got my Sketchbook done just in time for NSD and can be found at ACOT and 3Scrap! Designers you CAN use these for quickpages :D Just shoot me an email and let me know! I also finished a paper project...and altered board book for Christians second Bday..Ill get pics up soon. I also started a circle accordian album that self-addressed started me on ;) OHHHH..we also took the boys to their FIRST baseball game!! Go Memphis Redbirds! Also..can someone make this for me and bring it over :D
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
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