http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/ en-us Nucleus CMS v3.24 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/ http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=40 General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=40 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:37:00 -0400 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=38
awesome!!! The weather is really nice. We got back from our Charleston/Savannah trip last night. Boy I am jealous that Lori McDonald lives in such a fabulous place like Savannah. We did the tourist thing and ate dinner at Paula Deans rest."Lady and Sons". Talk about a "Southern Cooking". Hubby said that is was yummy. Unfortunately for me since my surgery I can't eat stuff like that anymore. I did sample his fried chicken tho. It was pretty good. If anyone is every looking for some place to vacation I would highly recommend Savannah. It welcomes you with great "Southern" charm.

Was just dropping in for a quick post. Hubby and I are finally getting around to planting some Spring flowers. Sure hope they survive. We are still under a mild watering band here in Georgia.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Jenette]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=38 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:38:57 -0400 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=37
Decorative Element Collection
Link at Butterfly Designs

Decorative Elemens I
Link at Butterfly Designs

Decorative Elements II
Link at Butterfly Designs

Decorative Elements III
Link to Butterfly Designs

Decorative Elements IV
Link to Butterfly Designs

Decorative Elements V
Link to Butterfly Designs

Decorative Elements VI
Link to Butterfly Designs

Warm and Cozy w/Mittens
Link to Butterfly Designs

Ducks In Flight
Link to Butterfly Designs

Basketball Overlay 12 x 12
Link to Butterfly Designs

Baseball Overlay
Link to Butterfly Designs

Football Overlay
Link to Butterfly Designs

As you can see there is a little something for everyone. I have a bunch more Overlays that I should be ready and ready to go into the store over the next couple of weeks. Since these have been posted I have had numerous requests for other types. If you have a "Special Request" please email me at jcarson166@comcast.net. Be sure to check back for newbies.....

Hubby and I are away for the weekend so I won't be on the computer much. Will try to check in.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Jenette
]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=37 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:09:30 -0400 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=36 finally. I have been a busy little bee. Buzzing around here and there. I know by now that you have realized that I have been MIA. I've kinda been dropping in here and there. LOL...More like there. SORRY!

Ginny and I are finally almost done with converting her files. In case you haven't realized it yet, she has a boat load (more like a tanker load) of files. It's hard to believe that she has only been doing this for like 7 months or so. In case you haven't found her in the Paperthreads store, here's her link Ginny's Happy Cuts. Be sure to tell her that I told you to stop by. Never know what it might get you. LOL.... While there be sure to visit Butterfly Designs in the store as well as all the other awesome designers.

Ok, so I promised the last time I blogged that I had a BIG announcement. Well is has grown bigger than just big, it's now HUGE..............

Over the last few weeks I have not only been working diligently helping Ginny, but also working to make Butterfly Designs bigger and better for all of you. Is the suspense killing you. LOL Ok enough is enough here you go.

My Creative Design Team has grown by leaps and bounds.I am extremely PROUD to announce the following NEW MEMBERS. Please join me in WELCOMING.....

Alta

Alta's BIO

Okay, a little about me...

I'm a happily married (almost 14 years) stay at home mom of four kids, a nephew, an old dog, and multiple reef tanks.
I love to create things. I started drawing with my first mechanical pencil in second grade. I still have that very pencil and it is my weapon of choice when it comes to drawing things. As I moved into different seasons of my life, like motherhood, creating was put aside. Then a few years back (5-6), I ran into a Close To My Heart consultant at church. I realized that stamping was a good substitute for drawing and was immediately hooked. I started out with cards, but the got brave and did some layouts. I love scrapbooking, the act of telling the story of my family, or children using their pictures as illustrations really took hold. As time passed I added different dimensions to my paper play, I love using the computer to create or embellish things, and then I found out about the Wishblade! I managed to get myself hooked on that too!

Now I incorporate stamps (and varying techniques), computer, and my Wishblade into my paper play! When I'm not playing with paper (or being taxi, dishwasher, play gym, nurse, teacher, etc...) then I love to read. I've developed a huge appetite for books thanks to JK Rowling! I'm also working on "painting" my bathroom. I got brave and did a mural on part of the walls and the door. I've never tried anything like this before, and I'm amazed and pleased with the results. It's not finished yet, but it's getting there!

So, that's me in a nutshell!

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Debbie

Debbie's BIO

Little about myself...

I'm soon to be 52, married to "H" (Howard) for 32+ yrs. We have a son & daughter, both are married, have one granddaughter and another grandbaby on the way. In addition to our kids, we have four fur kids as I call them. 2 Spinone Italiano's and 2 English Pointers all hunt. We live in the southern most part of NJ near the shore & have property up in Ontario, Canada. I'm a nurse by trade but after 15 yrs of geriatric nursing, I had enough. So now I'm a part-time secretary for an adult evening school (no stress and love it), during the summer I help our son-in-law out in the take-out fish store section of his restaurant. Next year hopefully I'll be babysitting instead of doing take-out!

My hobbies are many and know that I drive my hubby nuts with all that I do. To name a few, painting, drawing, jewelry making, use to teach hobby ceramics, our fur kids, collect nutcrackers, am a moderator/guide on PassPorter.com a Disney travel related site which helps curb my Disney addiction :-), stained glass and recently been bit by a paper bug :-). I started off with getting a pink WB which opened up new doors to the scrapbook & card making world. Since then, I've invested in a KNK element and know someday I'll upgrade to a bigger machine but for now this works.

Can honestly say that I've been having a ball with the designer files that I've obtained from Paperthreads and am thrilled beyond words to have been asked by Jenette Carson & Shirley Clark to be a part of their creative design teams. Thank You!!!

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Shelly

Shelly's BIO

A little about me:

I have been scrapbooking for almost 10 years. I truly enjoy the craft! Before getting into scrapbooking I have dabbled in just about all aspects of crafting from cross stitch to decorative painting. I think that is why I love Scrapbooking so much since it involves many aspects of crafting...I can incorporate my love for painting, buttons you name it..anything goes well on a scrapbook page. I have recently started designing cards too! It is great to have a handmade card to give to someone instead of spending all that money on store bought not so personalized cards! I am just starting to delve into digital scrapbooking too and hope to mix some digital elements into my traditional scrapbook pages.

I purchased my digital cutter as a impulse buy when I saw the infomercial on QVC around Sept 2007. This was a scary thing for me to spend so much money on a thing that simply cuts paper. However, I am so glad I made the purchase. It has enriched my life so much! I can't image living without it! I even have started designing my own files for sale at Cuttersmarket. I am also loving all the people I am meeting through my cutter groups!
I have two adorable children...a 11month old baby girl and a 4 year old boy. They keep me busy but life would be so boring without them! I love them and my hubby of almost 11 years more than words can express.

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Tina

Tina's BIO

My name is Tina Mansfield

I was born in Vermont, Lived in New York until age of 9 moved to Florida and have lived here since. My mother and other relatives were creative and did a lot of crochet. I began scrapbooking in High School only I didn't realize that what I did was actually a hobby. LOL..
I am Happily Married to the most wonderful man in the world. Ladies, I don't think they make many like my wonderful hubby but I am sure you feel the same about yours... But I am spoiled rotten... I have three wonderful children all boys. Jake(18) Bret (18) No they aren't twins. Bret is my stepson but I love him like my own :) and Thomas (14).

I am a Computer Network/Software Technician for a School District so at times between work and family things can get a little busy and crazy.
I am so proud to have been one of the chosen ones for this design team.

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Eddita's BIO
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I am happily married to my DH who unwittlingly purchased a KNK for me for Christmas and now is starting a support group for spouses who have lost their significant others to this "obsession".

I am also a mom to 5 and Nana to 2 sweet little girls. I have always been creating something from as far back as I remember. The craft gene runs strong in my family!

I owned my own stained glass studio for 10+ years and would display my work at sci-fi conventions as well as arts and crafts shows. I always travel with a small notebook where I can make a quick sketch for a future project.

I enjoy sewing, jewelry making including creating chainmaille. I have always enjoyed making, sending and receiving "homemade" cards. I keep everyone I receive as I love to see how they are made and appreciate all of the love and time it took a person to create for me.

Margaret and Vicki have been working with me for a few months now:

Margaret

Margaret's BIO

Mom remember when we … is the reason I started scrapbooking. I wanted a way we could all remember the things we have done, the good times and also the bad, the way things have changed, and the way life goes on. I started scrapbooking long before there were scrapbook stores. I used what little I could find and did a lot of painting and drawing on my pages. Wow… have things have changed.

I have a wonderful family, a daughter, 28 who loves scrapbooking as much as I do, a son 23 who sends me pictures all the time that he would like to have in his album, and a terrific husband that supports me in whatever I do. I also have a 1 year old grandson that is already use to me taking pictures all the time. I have an outstanding group of friends that keep motivated and inspired. What more could I ask for?

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Vicki

Vicki's BIO

I have been married for 23 years, has 3 grown daughters and 7 grandchildren ranging in age from 16 years to 5 months. Charlie, who just turned 7, loves to do paper crafts with “Mimi” and has his own album just for his drawings and things that he makes. Cutting and pasting are two of his favorite things to do.

I have done several types of crafting through the years from sewing to handmade Christmas ornaments and cards. In recent years I worked as a Professional Photographer doing primarily children’s portraits or NRHA & NRBC Equestrian Events for a local doctor who is also an Equine Chiropractor. I have also worked with Logo Design, Brochure Design, Advertising Design & Web Design.

In 1998 a friend introduced me to Creative Memories Scrapbooks and it was LOVE at first sight. I love the convenience and ease of purchasing files from designers rather than making my own. The Wishblade is a great expansion of my already acquired tools for Scrapping!

As you can see, I have so much to be excited about. Having each and everyone of these wonderful ladies on board is a total blessing. I will be posting their work here on my blog and well in my Gallery.

Be sure to check back DAILY for some more exciting news. YES, I am trying to catch up on all the announcements. LOL

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Jenette




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Have you missed me? I've missed all of you. Well I know that I have been missing in action for almost a month and a half. SORRY!!!! I have been busy helping out a fellow new designer over at Paperthreads named Ginny Harvery. Ginny is the proud designer of Ginny's Happy Cuts. If you haven't had a chance to stop by and check out her fabulous designs at Paperthreads, please do so. They are a real treat. She has a gazillion files. We almost have all of them converted. While there be sure to check out all the other designers files as well as my own.

I'm sorta playing hooky right now. Trying to get some things done so that I can get back on track designing and blogging again. I have a few new files that should be up in the store in the next few days. Will post here to give you guys a sneak peek prior to putting them in the store, so be sure to check back.

I should have some wonderful news to share with you all after the weekend. Just trying to tie up some loose ends, then I will make the announcement.

Thanks to everyone who has been faithful in stopping by daily to read my post. I have received numerous emails from people wanting to make sure that I was ok. Hopefully I will be back on track next week. I am trying to put together some exciting ideas and fun things here. If you have any suggestions or ideas, please feel free to drop me an email at jcarson166@comcast.net.

Have a wonderful day!

]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=33 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:07:04 -0400 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=32 for all the wonderful BIRTHDAY WISHES and kinds words that all of you have shared with me today. I have been so touched by them all.

I have received so much positive feedback from the sale that I offered yesterday celebrating my birthday. It was my pleasure to be able to offer the large discount. I felt that it was the least that I could do for you guys as a THANK YOU for your support. If it wasn't for each of you, myself or the other designers would not have a reason to do what we enjoy doing, and that is designing.

I can honestly say that I have received more emails today from people that I have never had any contact with. They ALL have touched me deeply in so many different ways. As a designer, its nice to hear feedback from what you do. It makes the time and effort that is put into the file designs so worth it.

Michelle emailed and said that the sale was a huge success. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I'm truly glad that so many of you were able to take advantage of the sale. Can't wait to see pictures in the GALLERY over at Paperthreads of the projects that you used the file designs on.

I would like to say once again, FRIENDS, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your support!

Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=32 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 02:15:15 -0500 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=31
That's right, today is my birthday! WOW...I am getting so old. I turned 52 today. Hmmm.....wonder if there is anyone out there older than me? Ummmm........S h i r l e y could it be you? lol

In celebrating my birthday, I have decided to place ALL, that's right ALL of my files on sale at 52% off. You have to hurry though, because they will go off sale at midnight, eastern standard time on February 10th. I was going to do a free file, but I felt by doing the large percentage off of ALL the files then everyone could something that they really wanted. So girlfriends with all that said, here is the LINK to Paperthreads. Hurry on over and SHOP TIL YA DROP!!!!!!

Here is your personal invitation to the sale:

Birthday Invitation

Ok, now for the some other great news. I have just added another team member. I am proud to announce that Vicki Finger, aka Victoria has come aboard as an Design Assistant. Vicki is no stranger to scrapbooking. She has been scrapping since 1998. Most of you may already know her. She is a Creative Team member with Visual Designs by Chris. You can see some of her work at the Gallery over at Paperthread using Chris's lovely files. Her work totally speaks for itself.

WELCOME ABOARD VICKI

Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. Don't forget to SHOP!!!!!

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We've been waiting for hubby to give birth to his kidney stones. OUCHY!!!! Talk about pain...he's been there. Kinda comes and goes.

Hope everyone has had a great week. It's gone by pretty fast for me. Have been doing a little straightening up my SB room and doing a little designing. Have put a few new files in the store. Here's a peek.

Elegant Corners

LINK at Paperthreads

8 Ball

LINK at Paperthreads

LOL...the 8-Ball I actually did last year and just found it on my computer. I also found some more little goodies. Just got to do some tweaking to them and then cut them.

Just wanted to share something with you guys. Can't tell you EXACTLY what it is, BUT something BIG is coming to my BLOG on Sunday, Feb. 10th. BE SURE TO CHECK BACK. I PROMISE THAT IT IS REAL BIG AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT.

Also I will have an announcement coming the first of the week that I am truly excited about. I'm so excited, it's hard to keep "hush" about.

Hope everyone has a great and safe weekend!



]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=30 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 02:05:07 -0500 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=29
Shirley's Cards

This is her official announcement that she placed on her BLOG:

"The beauty of this membership is that you can make fabulous cards in the comfort of you home. Just purchase the membership, access the files on the forum, download them, cut the files, add your own touches with embellishment, send to your lucky recipient and WOW your family and friends. It's that easy! The files can be used over and over and with your embellishment, it can look different each time! So, what is the cost for this fabulous membership? Only $10.00. With this membership you will get at least 20 files, with most of these being card type files. The good thing about card type files is that the elements an often be used on other projects too! Convenience is built into this membership because you will be able to download the files from the forum at your convenience. If you have a busy week, you will still have access to the files next week! New files will be created for each quarterly membership, so if you choose to rejoin, you won't get repeats. This means you can join each quarter and get at least 80 files in a year for only $40.00! The files that you get through the membership will be available individually in the store at a higher cost than you will pay through the membership. Files through this membership will be $0.50 or less, since you will get at least 20 files, maybe more!"

Be sure to check it out, cause I guarantee you that you don't want to miss the boat on this one.

Here is a peek at my newest file.

Mesh Heart

Here also is the direct link to the file in the store

This cuts like a dream and looks awesome placed on top of a card or scrapbook page.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=29 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 16:14:55 -0500 http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=28
Not much going on here. Spent the last couple of days cleaning up my computer and my scrapbook room. I tell ya, I don't how in the world it gets messed up so quickly. I think one of the problems that I have in my SB room is that I have way too much stuff. I could literally open up my very own SB store right here. I have enough paper to scrap forever. However, I did stop by Joanns the other day and guess what, they had the all their paper 6 sheets for 99 cents. Well you know what that means, "YES" I just had to buy some. Unfortunately I just didn't buy a few sheets of this and that, I spent like $140 on just paper. I did find some really super great deals. They had their 12 x 12 Christmas Super Packs for $2.97. That included the pattern and cardstock packs. Did I buy just one of each, "NOPE", more like all they had. LOL.......The cardstock was all solids so I figured that it could be used for whatever I wanted to use it on. If I had purchased those colors individually, I would have gotten like 6 sheets for 99 cents, this way I got like 150 sheets for $2.97. I guess thats my way of saying to myself "Jenette, it's ok to buy all they have, cause its really cheap." LOL...... YES, I HAVE A PAPER ADDICTION. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!! I can see rehab in my future.

While trying to reorganize and clean, I started thinking of the last time I really sat down and did some scrapping. Gosh its been like forever. I've been so busy creating cutter files that I have put scrapping on the back burner. I have decided that it's time to dust off those adhesives, break out those pictures and get my butt busy. I have so many special events and vacations that I need to do. Here are just a few from 2007: (I'm sure most of you will remember these trips) in January and February we spent 4 1/2 weeks in St. Thomas, last May we went on a 9 day Alaskan cruise with our youngest son who will be 21 in March, and in September we traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico for 9 days. However the Puerto Rico and St. Thomas trips were work related for my hubby but not for me. LOL. We still had time to be tourist. Along with those great trips, we had birthdays, anniversaries, and don't forget all those holidays. Nope, notta none of them have been scrapped. Some others that I need to do are our Vegas trip, Grand Canyons, Hawaii from like 2 1/2 years ago(GOT TO GET THESE DONE SOON) we are going back this September.

SWEET!!! Just had a thought, maybe along with building my Creative Team, I need to find someone to scrap all these trips for me. LOL...that would be an easy way out. However, I know from doing some scrapbooks for others that it is hard to scrap someone elses life events.

As you can see I have lots to keep me busy. The funny thing is, when I sit down and try getting into the scrapping mode, I come up with another idea for creating a new cutter file. Hmmmmm......could there be another addiction in my ife?

Well guess you guys are probably getting bored by now so I better stop typing and try to get something accomplished. I do want to thank you for stopping by each day to check out all the new happenings. I know that my blog isn't as exciting as the others, but I'm trying.

Oh, before I forget. I finally did break out my new KNK Klic-N-Kut. (aren't you proud of me, Michelle) I got it just before Christmas but because of my surgery right after Thanksgiving I could not lift the bad boy until recently. My hubby placed it on my table and I finally sat down and got it installed and most importantly, CUTTING. Let me tell you, it cut like BUTTER!!!!!!! I had 3 two page layouts that I needed to finish off and I used the KNK for that.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a happy "HUMP" day!!!]]> General http://www.paperthreads.com/blog/butterflydesigns/index.php?itemid=28 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:01:18 -0500