Sunday, October 3, 2010

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue

That saying is not just for weddings anymore! Today I’m going to show you how it applies and works well with all of your 3 Birds products you have on hand!

In this project I’ve infused together products that are a bit older and some that are brand spanking new to show you how well you can keep using all of your 3 Bird products over and over again for different projects that are fresh and new looking!



What I love about this project is that I can use all of my 3 Birds stash over and over again. And these tough economic times 3 Birds is a true value! Here's the products I used to create this project:

Straight From The Nest Paper Stack

Focus on Photos Scrapbook Kit

Cute As Button Acrylic Stamp Kit

Must Have Bits And Pieces

ABC Rubons (brown)

3D Sticker Embellishment Kit

So Many Sentiments Clear Stamp Set


See, a little bit of everything! Thanks for stopping by! Now get scrapping!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Winners!

Thanks to all who came by the Nest and entered our cartridge giveaway!

Here are the results!

Winner of Giveaway #1


Daniela Dobson That would be a fun catridge to have!!!
September 21 at 1:47pm ·


Winner of Giveaway #2

Kelly Massman said...
I have Straight from the Nest but would love to win the paper! and the other cartridge! I would be happy to give Straight from the Nest cartridge to someone else if I won it! That paper is amazing! I'm a follower and a new LIKER on FB! STraight from the Nest is my most used cricut cartridge! It's the best! :-) Thanks so much for a chance to win!
Congrats ladies! I will be contacting each of you shortly to send out your gifts!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Thinking ahead

I am one of those crazy people that start Christmas shopping in August. So for me it is not unusual to be thinking of stocking stuffers too. My 13 y/o daughter loves to read so I thought I would make her a bookmark for one of her stocking stuffers.

I just had to use the new product that arrived at my door this week! Totally yummy stuff. Must Have Cardstock Jewel colors, Must Have Glitter Cardstock (a new favorite!) and the FABULous Cute As A Button Stamp Set.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Winter and Spring

I'm on a kick with these seasonal cards lately! Last time I made summer and fall cards, so I decided to round out the idea with a winter and spring card.



Winter Card.
supplies:
3 Birds Must Have Textured Cardstock Stack.
3 Birds Must Have Textured Cardstock Stack - Pastels.
3 Birds 3D Sticker Embellishment Kit.
3 Birds Super Sticker Nestables Foil and Glitter Set.
3 Birds Paper Trails Complete Borders Kit.
3 Birds Bling Goodie Box of Embellishments.

directions:
Cut purple 12*12 cardstock in half then fold to make card base.
Cut strips of cardstock and place on card front as shown.
Add strip of metallic foil sticker along bottom of card.
Place penguin 3d sticker on bottom right of card.
Place greeting 3d winter sticker on upper left of card.
Cut some snowflakes from snowflake border and glue to card.
Add rhinestones for interest.



Shaped spring card.

supplies:
3 Birds Super Sticker Nestables Foil and Glitter Set.
3 Birds Must Have Textured Cardstock Stack.
3 Birds 3D Sticker Embellishment Kit.

instructions:
Fold 12*12 pink cardstock in half.
Peel off the very center of large sticker.
Place round sticker (heart border, flower) on the folded cardstock, making sure a small amount of the circle hangs over the top, folded seam of the card base.
Before completely adhering edges of flower to cardstock, place some of the leaf stickers underneath the petals.

tip 1: Use a tiny amount of baby power and rub it on the sticky spot that overhangs the top of the card, this will make it non-sticky so it won't be sticking to your table.

Cut around the circular edges of the large sticker, being sure to cut thru both the front and back of folded card.

tip 2: If you want to use the shape of the center of the large sticker, but don't particularly like the way the pattern works with your project you can try this tip: I took the sticker and placed it on the back of a patterned paper that I wanted to use. Then I simply used my scissors and cut around the shape, flip it over and there you have the shape you want with the patterned paper you want.

Once you have the center ready, adhere to the center of your large flower using foam adhesive for dimension.
Use some circle punches and cut out pink then a smaller green circle, layer and adhere to center of flower.
Finish this card by adhering butterfly, title and flower to card as seen.

Hope that gives you some good tips and new ideas!, Charity

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Cricut Cards!







I just adore both of my 3birds cricut cartridges, Straight from the Nest and 3birds on Parade. There are so many different options and layers on these cartridges that you can create countless projects. I find that I use mine the most when creating cards and thought I would share a couple of them that I have made.


On the Road supply list:
pp-3birds Focus on Photos
cardstock-3birds
bird diecut-3birds on Parade cricut cartridge
tiny alpha rubons-Overstuffed paper and sticker kit
assorted buttons


My Wish for You supply list:
cardstock-3birds
pp-3birds Focus on Photos
cake and candles diecut-3birds Straight from the Nest cricut cartridge
sticker & rubons-3birds overstuffed paper and sticker kit
ribbon-making memories
unknown button












Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Cricut Cartridge Giveaways!

Time for a giveaway birdies. Want to win some cool products? You have TWO chances to win!



Giveaway #1 - Visit our 3Birds Facebook Page add "Like" so you become a fan as well as leave us a comment. Everyone who "likes" us and leaves a comment will be entered into win our brand new 3Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge and Straight from the Nest Paper Pack. Winner will be drawn from random and posted next Tuesday September 28th.



Giveaway #2 - If you haven't already done so, become a follower of this blog and leave us a comment about your favorite 3Birds product below. We will draw a random winner to receive our 3Birds Straight from the Nest Cricut Cartridge and Straight from the Nest Paper Pack. Winner will be posted next Tuesday September 28th. Make sure we have your email address so that we can contact you if you're the winner.


If you've never seen our Straight from the Nest Paper Pack be sure to check it out. It has adhesive backed cardstock that was designed to go through your Cricut. After cutting your shapes, you can peel off the back and have instant stickers!

Good luck to all!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Who's ready for fall??

The weather is cooling down where I am (Delaware) - how about your neck of the woods? All this cooler weather is making me think fall and autumn colors...and all the pretty fall scrapbook paper, of course! Do you guys already have the 3Birds Opposites Attract pack? It has gorgeous winter pp and supplies on one side, and on the other - you guessed it - fall pp, rub-ons, die-cuts and chipboard. Take a look at what I made using just the stuff from the Opposites Attract pack and some Brights Must Have Cardstock. Btw, if you don't have that, you HAVE got to get your hands on it! I am absolutely in love with this cardstock. I'm a big fan of matting my photos, but I like to keep the mat pretty thin around the edges, so the bright carstock is perfect - it gives the photos a pop without there needing to be a lot of it. I used the orange sheet to mat my photos and I think it made such a difference - it really makes the pictures and the colors of the pictures stand out, don't you think?






Supplies:
Must Have Cardstock-Brights
Opposites Attract
Inky Alphas (Ink for distressing edges and coloring lace)