this is our happily ever after

3 Hearts Design (the studio)

After giving 3 Hearts Design a trial run (Oct-Dec) I realized a few things:

1. I truly enjoyed it and can't wait to continue.

2. I need to get a tax id number (check)...just need to mail the appropriate forms to Austin, TX.

3. I need to get a DBA (doing business as) to secure my name, "3 Hearts Design" in my county. (check)

4. I needed to rearrange my office, because creating on the dining table was driving me (and probably my husband) crazy.  So, with some Christmas money in hand I bought a few essential things: a table and some place to store my supplies.

Words cannot begin to express just how thrilled I am with my new studio.  Brian and I both agree it's much more of a studio now, so that's what it will be called...although I'm sure "office" will slip from my mouth a time or two. 

It all began with this piece....the steal of a lifetime that I found in a random, consignment shop/antique store that I'd never been in before.  Now, I've been in many antique shops in my life and have always admired this kind of piece of furniture, but was never willing to pay $500+ for it.  Just not in this girl's budget....until I found this baby for $90!!!!  It's a genuine antique with tongue and groove construction. 

 I chose not to paint it because for now I like the rustic/antique look.  In this I store my Project Life stuff, ribbon,  and some art stuff in the bottom.

My other purchase was this table from World Market.  I wanted something rustic looking but with stability...sometimes rustic tables are quite wobbly.  I love the metal legs with the wooden top...and the fact that I got it on sale with an additonal coupon!  You can see that my desk is now on the wall and the computer desk is gone (in our extra bedroom which is now serving as Brian's office when he works from home.)

I found that cubby container thing on the table at another antique store.  I'm storing some of my paints and extra office supplies in there. 

The expedit shelf is still on the left wall, but I've moved a lot of supplies out (that I plan on selling soon) and made room for my Project Life albums (2010-current).  I also placed all of my Kelly Rae Roberts canvases on the wall above.  I'm so inspired by her artwork. Those apothcary jars will soon be filled with ribbon.

The small expedit was moved next to the large one and holds files, page protectors, etc.  On top of it is my Silhouette Cameo.  When I need to cut something I just take my laptop over there and plug it in. 

My desk holds my computer, printer, planner and a few odds and ends.  I love that I can swivvel around from my computer to my table...currently (after these photos were taken) I am working on some custom, canvas orders so I have my table covered with a tablecloth and there are canvases spread out.  I hope to schedule 1 week a month to work on canvases, and the rest of the time my table will be cleared off.  One thing I learned from last fall was that I need to schedule time to create and schedule time to make room for other things in life....otherwise I will become consumed in my art and that's not healthy for me or my family. 

Thanks for stopping by my studio! 

3 Hearts Design--the last installment of 2012 + 10 Day Sale

Thanks for being patient with all of my creativity and excitement about my new endeavor.  All of my Christmas markets are finished and now I will begin to check of the list of custom orders I have waiting for me. 

In the past 3 months I have created 110 individual canvases.  I could hardly believe that number when I counted them all up!  

I've learned a few things throughout these past couple of months:

1. Stick to Christmas markets where I know there will be a younger crowd of shoppers.  Yesterday I had an older crowd that weren't quite into my whimsical, bright style.  I totally get that not everyone is going to love my designs...I certainly don't like a lot of creative stuff that's out there...and I don't take any offense to those who look at my display and keep walking.

2. Begin to make partnerships with small boutiques in order to get my art out there and build my custom order business. (I have 9 being shipped to a boutique in Gruene, TX this week!)

3. Go with my gut when creating designs...I created a few new ones the night before Saturday's market and they sold immediately. 

4. Keep pressing forward.  This is what I feel God calling me to do in this season of life and the ideas just continue to flow, so I shall continue to create.  In 2013 we're going to rearrange my office so that we can put in one large table and can finally clear our dining room table.  It's not like we use the dining table to eat at, but it's truly one big hot mess.  I also want to be able create in the office so that I can shut the doors and keep someone's little hands away.

Here are the canvases I have left.  If you want one let me know.  Also, the cut off for custom orders for Christmas is TODAY (Dec 5), so if you've been waiting... now is the time to act!  Please note that if you live out of my area, shipping charges will apply. Custom orders are not discounted... sorry

Everything is discounted through Dec 15th with the prices as marked...the Christmas designs are discounted even more than the everyday designs. 

5x7 reg price $18 SALE $14

5x7 reg $18 sale $15 sold

 

6x6 reg price $18 SALE $14

6x6 reg price $18 SALE $14

8x10 reg $32 sale $28 sold

8x10 reg $32 sale $28 sold

12x24 reg $40 SALE $36

6x6 $18 SALE $15

6x6 $18 SALE $15

6x6 $21 SALE $19

8x8 $25  SALE $22

5x7 $18 SALE $15

8x8 $25  SALE $22

9x12 $30  SALE $26

9x12 $30 SALE $26

5x7 $21 SALE $18

5x7 $21 SALE $18

5x7 $21 SALE $18

8x10 $30 SALE $26

8x10 $30 SALE $26

12x12 $38 SALE $35

10x10 $32 SALE $28

10x10 $32  SALE $28

8x10 $32 SALE $28 sold

5x7 reg $21 SALE $18

 

 5x7 reg $18 SALE $14

5x7 reg $20 SALE $17

5x7 reg $18 SALE $15

5x7 reg $18 SALE $15

5x7 reg $18 SALE $15

8x10 reg $28 SALE $25

8x10 reg $30 SALE $26

8x10 reg $32 SALE $28

10x10 reg $32 SALE $28

10x10 reg $32 SALE $26

10x10 reg $32 SALE $28 sold

11x14 reg $40 SALE $36 sold

12x12 $36 SALE $33 sold

12x12 reg $36 SALE $33 sold

12x12 $36  SALE $33

Letters: Regular $8 SALE $6.50

 

sold

JOY reg $24 SALE $18

3 Hearts Design--a few more for the collection

hey there blog readers---

Thanks to several of you who have snatched up a few of the canvases I've shared here.  I truly appreciate it more than you know!  As a SAHM, this is my way of contributing to my family and using my talents all at the same time.  I feel that I've found my niche and this is what God wants me doing right now....being in HIS WILL is the BEST feeling. 

I also want to let you know that if you need a Christmas gift and have thought about giving a friend or family member a 3 Hearts Design Canvas I'd appreciate if you would put your order in by Dec. 5th. {Leave me a comment or email me at angelamoore3902@gmail.com}  I already have 15 custom orders that I'll start working on next Tuesday and I expect (hope) to get a few more this weekend.  My hope is to have all of them complete by Dec. 15, so that I can have the week before Christmas to actually decorate my house and get ready for company....yes, I said decorate my house...it's still Fall in the Moore home! 

Here's what's new...if there's one you love, want, need...let me know tomorrow.  I'll be taking all of these to a Christmas market on Saturday. 

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and I whipped these cuties up because I had almost everything on hand.  I did have to buy some post it notes yesterday (dang, those aren't cheap), but I wanted the high quality "super sticky" notes. 

These make PERFECT teacher gifts, but also look cute in a kitchen, office, kid's room, dorm room, etc.  They're $12 each. I adhered the sticky notes to the frame using "red sticky tape" found in the scrapbook aisle.  I've had one on my desk for almost a year and it's never fallen off.

**I'd love to be able to mail these to people who don't live near me, but I'm not quite sure how to in an inexpensive way unless you bought several or in addition to a canvas or something.***

3 Hearts Design...canvases, canvases and MORE canvases

In preparation for 2 Christmas markets, custom orders, and a boutique carrying my artwork I have been creating canvases from sunup to way after sundown.  I'm happy to report I haven't burnt out....something I was a teensy bit worried about and the creative juices keep flowing.  Praise God!  Let that well never run dry! 

I still have a large stack of blank canvases that I hope to create into pieces of art before Saturday.  I've gotten a lot done these past few days because Brian had a 4 day weekend....but he goes back to work tomorrrow, so the progress may slow drastically! 

Here's what's new...and again...if there's one you want for yourself or a gift let me know and I'll set it aside for you!  I'm not posting any of these on etsy because it takes awhile to post each item and I don't have the time! 

Also, I have decided to individually price each canvas because some just take more time and supplies than others.  I have a price range for each size that I'm working off of. 

I'm creating a new "line"....it's not as textural as many others I've created, but I know how popular this look is right now and I figured out how to do it in my own, unique way! 

 

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I'm headed to a trunk show this weekend in New Braunfels and hoping that these canvases and letters will be a hot item.  Although I have two Christmas markets back to back the first weekend of Dec and I'm a bit worried about selling out, or almost out, at the first market.  Next weekend I'll be in full canvas making mode again.  I took a break this week, making only letters and working on some marketing stuff for these upcoming shows. 

Here are 4 that I haven't blogged yet. 

3 Hearts Design---new canvases available

I've been going to bed every night this past week with paint on my hands....and I LOVE it!  I have a One Stop Shopping event tomorrow and another show next weekend, so although I'm not going to post these on my etsy store they are available for purchase directly from me for my blog readers.  If you see something you want let me know and I'll send you an invoice through paypal. 

5x7 Designs ($20)

8x10 ($35)

2012 Project Life (weeks 36-40)

HELLO!!!!  My last PL post was nearly 2 months ago!  No, I didn't fall off the wagon, I'm more committed than ever to documenting our life in this way.  I chose to try something new with the printing of my photos.  I had read several great things about how wonderful Persnickity Prints was in developing high quality photos and I decided to give them a try.  It took me awhile to edit and upload the trip photos I wanted printed, but once I did I ordered them and received them within 2 days!  FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE!  I cannot begin to express how much BETTER these prints were than all of my other prints I've gotten at Walgreens.  They actually cannot be compared, and in this facet, Walgreens has lost my very loyal business. 

The quality, clarity, and color of the photos I received from Persnickity Prints made me realize a few things:

1. My camera is capable of taking much better photos than I ever knew possible.
2. I'm actually a decent photographer!
3. If I'm willing to invest the time and money into the PL products, shouldn't I be willing to invest money into the actual photos?  Isn't that the most important part!?
4. They have superb customer service!
5. They have options of printing many sizes of photos...even Instagram (although I don't have that on my phone :(

3 Hearts Design--more canvases added

The holidays are approaching which means I am in a full canvas creating frenzy.  My dining table is draped with drop clothes and covered with paint, ink, paper, and other random things. 

I just added 4 new canvases to my etsy store.  Although I'm making canvases, and soon some celebration banners, clipboards, letters, etc for Christmas markets I'm listing everything on etsy.  If it sells at one of the four Christmas markets where 3 Hearts Design will be a vendor then I'll pull it off etsy. 

Here are the new additions.  To see a description, more photos, and pricing go to 3 Hearts Design

cleaning out...making room...getting rid of stuff I don't use

I WILL CONTINUALLY BE ADDING TO THIS PAGE...CHECK BACK! More Added on10/28/12

My dear friend, Kelly (along with a few things I've been reading lately), have inspired me to clean out and sell some of my scrapbook stuff.  Note:  I didn't say ALL of my stuff.  I still use quite a bit in my Project Life albums and canvases, but there is A LOT I haven't touched in years!

In an effort to simplify my life and make a little money to buy next year's Project Life kit as well as the Baby/Childhood Project Life kit I'm clearing out! 

I'll be posting all of this stuff on Craig's List this weekend and based on Kelly's experience I think it will sell FAST!  So, if you want any or all of this loot leave me a comment or email me at angelamoore3902@gmail.com.  I can mail it to you, but shipping costs would be added.  However, even with shipping costs this stuff is a STEAL!!!! 

First: Exclusive and no longer available Kits from Creating Keepsakes

1. Baby Kit designed by Becky Higgins for Creating Keepsakes in 2008. This kit is unopened and I believe all the components are included.  I think it retailed for $50 and I'm selling it for $25.  Click this link to see a video of what's included. 

2. Ali Edwards Kit---Brand New!  $10 (to see more details click here and scroll down until you see Oct Kit of the Month)

3. The Greatest Love Story Kit--Brand New $10

 

Second: Letter stickers, thickers, rub-ons, and chipboard.  I've divided them into groups and priced them accordingly.  Most of these packages are unopened and if they've been opened only a few letters are missing. 

Chipboard Stickers and Thickers $10

Letter Rub-ons $15 (this photo PLUS photo below)

Third: Scrapbook Albums

KI Memories NEW, 12x12 striped albums $10 each.  

KI Memories NEW, 8 1/2x11 teal felt album $8

8x8 albums $8 each or $30 for all 5

Fourth: Paper

-Over 200 sheets of Patterned Paper $25

STAMPS $30--Most of these stamps are brand new.  Brands included are 7 Gypsies, Stampin Up, Hero Arts, Cavellini, and others.  There's also a Ali Edward's stamp set designed for CK years ago.

New Box of Chipboard Alphabet $5

Journaling Cards-- $10  I didn't count them, but I guarantee there's over 100 journaling cards here.  Brands include; 7 Gypsies, My Mind's Eye, Jenni Bowlin, Martha Stewart, etc.

"The Grass Withers" canvas

When my friend Christine called and asked me to create a large canvas for her living room I was hesitant, really hesitant...but I was also up for the challenge. 

I started with a 30"x40" high quality canvas and got to work.  She told me what Scripture she wanted and gave me a general idea of colors to use and how she wanted it to look.  I spent about a week working on it, creating one layer at a time and then adding small details.  My goal was to have it finished and delivered before I left for IL and I did. 

We were both really pleased with how it turned out.