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Friday 30 December 2011

FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY-SCALLOPS AND SQUARES!

I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas!  For us it was pretty quiet (gave me lots of scrapbooking time) and I can't wait to share those new layouts with you!  They will be coming very soon, but for now it's time for another FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
This Friday's fabulous digital freebie will be available for a week for you to download.  This download has 2 Quick Pages as well as the embellishments and papers used in creating them!  These freebies are in .png and/or .jpg format so can be used with whatever software you currently use just by treating the file elements like you would a photo to use it in your page layout.  To use the quick pages, just load and then layer your photo's in behind.


http://mymemories.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2db59f577e9668b002ca5c0af&id=f639cb0714&e=b8543ea0e9

Click on the link above to download!

Always wanted to give digital scrapbooking a try, but don't have the software???
Why not go to My Memories.com and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     to get a discount on their fabulous My Memories Suite software! 
At only $39.97 USD it is already very inexpensive, but this extra discount makes it an even better deal!   AND don't forget you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!
Just copy my code into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut to get the deal!
Give it a try, I am sure that soon you will be Scrappin' Up A Storm and be as Addicted to Digi Scrapping as I am!
FOLLOW ME to make sure you don't miss out on next week's FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
Happy Scrappin!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Friday 23 December 2011

FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY - CIRCLES!

It's time for another FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
This Friday's fabulous digital freebie will be available for a week for you to download.  This download has 2 Quick Pages as well as the embellishments and papers used in creating them!  These freebies are in .png and/or .jpg format so can be used with whatever software you currently use just by treating the file elements like you would a photo to use it in your page layout.  To use the quick pages, just load and then layer your photo's in behind.


http://mymemories.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=2db59f577e9668b002ca5c0af&id=ed46d493ac&e=b8543ea0e9

Click on the link above to download!

Always wanted to give digital scrapbooking a try, but don't have the software???
Why not go to My Memories.com and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     to get a discount on their fabulous My Memories Suite software! 
At only $39.97 USD it is already very inexpensive, but this extra discount makes it an even better deal!   AND don't forget you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!
Just copy my code into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut to get the deal!
Give it a try, I am sure that soon you will be Scrappin' Up A Storm and be as Addicted to Digi Scrapping as I am!
FOLLOW ME to make sure you don't miss out on next week's FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
Happy Scrappin!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Wednesday 21 December 2011

SCRAPBOOKING CHRISTMAS FASHION!

Hello Everyone!  I hope you are all enjoying the festivities of the season!  I have decided that I am going to kick back and enjoy the next couple of weeks...Christmas Cards will probably end up in the hands of the recipients in early January, but all the gifts are wrapped, the gingerbread house has been made, and now I am going to enjoy making cookies with my daughter and eating lots of delicious food! (I even went to a crazy ab workout class tonight just to be able to endulge a bit more...not that I will be able to move to get to those goodies... I am so sore!) 
One of the things about Christmas that always makes me chuckle is the present that my daughter opens on Christmas Eve.  It started out as a way to calm her excitement over the big day, by allowing her to open one present before she went to sleep on Christmas Eve.  It is ALWAYS pajamas, and as she got older she would say "I know what my present is...it's pajamas!"  I would say "Well, you never know, it might not be pajamas" and she would open her gift and crawl into her pj's and go to sleep.  Now she is much older, almost a teenager, and always teases me about getting her pajamas for Christmas and I say "I have no idea what you are talking about, you are not making any sense at all!  Why on earth would you think I am getting you pajamas?"  I know how much she looks forward to crawling into those new PJ's on Christmas Eve.
So....here she is a couple of years ago, loving her new Christmas PJ's!  It is her beloved fashion of the season and why I am entering this page into the My Memories Wednesday Challenge contest.
Maybe you would like to play along with me?  Check it out at the link above :)



The page I created above was made with papers and elements from CatDesignz.  This set is called Weathered Floral, and is not Christmas themed at all, but I have made this into a page that has a Christmas feel to it.  I don't think you always have to use materials that are theme specific.  Do what inspires you, break the rules!  Enjoy what you do.

Happy Scrappin!

***Don't forget another fabulous freebie is coming this Friday!  The current freebie will disappear as of Friday, so don't miss out***
Stay tuned for fabulous freebies!  Free Downloads every Friday!
Please FOLLOW ME and check back soon!

I use My Memories Suite digital software to create my pages. Don't forget, if you would like to enjoy this wonderful software, you can get a $10 discount by using my code at the time of checkout.
Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/ and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***

Saturday 17 December 2011

Just a quick post tonight...finished a couple of more pages for my Christmas 2009 Album so thought I would share with you!  These come from our traditional Gingerbread making event that our family does every year.  This was a particularly large house!  We had a lot of fun making this one!  Paper for the background and garland accents are from the Night Before Christmas Designer Kit-CatDesignz.  The rest is just the standard supplies included with the My Memories software that I use.



***Don't forget to download the latest freebie available until next Friday***
Stay tuned for fabulous freebies!  Free Downloads every Friday!
Please FOLLOW ME and check back soon!

I use My Memories Suite digital software to create my pages. Don't forget, if you would like to enjoy this wonderful software, you can get a $10 discount by using my code at the time of checkout.
Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/ and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Happy Scrappin!

Friday 16 December 2011

FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY-BEAUTIFUL FLORAL!

It's time for another FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
This Friday's fabulous digital freebie will be available for a week for you to download.  This download has 2 Quick Pages as well as the embellishments and papers used in creating them!  These freebies are in .png and/or .jpg format so can be used with whatever software you currently use just by treating the file elements like you would a photo to use it in your page layout.  To use the quick pages, just load and then layer your photo's in behind.




http://mymemories.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2db59f577e9668b002ca5c0af&id=8ddd31ca53&e=b8543ea0e9
Click on the link above to download!

Always wanted to give digital scrapbooking a try, but don't have the software???
Why not go to My Memories.com and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     to get a discount on their fabulous My Memories Suite software! 
At only $39.97 USD it is already very inexpensive, but this extra discount makes it an even better deal!   AND don't forget you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!
Just copy my code into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut to get the deal!
Give it a try, I am sure that soon you will be Scrappin' Up A Storm and be as Addicted to Digi Scrapping as I am!
FOLLOW ME to make sure you don't miss out on next week's FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
Happy Scrappin!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Thursday 15 December 2011

Naughty or Nice...Scrapbooking with Santa!

Christmas is only 10 days away!  I took a bit of a walk down memory lane and found some pictures we took a couple of years ago of my sweet little puppy Louie.  I think he is definately on Santa's Naughty List!
This layout was really quite simple.  I used just a background paper with an overlay for the edges and then added in my photo on a black background with a little frame for accent.(All a part of the Night Before Christmas Designer Kit-CatDesignz)  I also included a simple satin ribbon with a bow and then of course my favorite element, the thing that brings it all together, the Naughty or Nice WordArt from CatDesignz!

This one is a picture of my daughter and Louie...now that I think about it, I am sure they are BOTH on Santa's Naughty list!  Again, this layout was also very simple, just a background and only one decorative element with some photo mats and then using the WordArt for most of the design. 


I love this beautiful new kit that Catherine has just completed, it is the perfect set for the season to really get you in the Christmas spirit!  I know you will enjoy it as much as I do!

***Coming Soon***
Stay tuned for fabulous freebies!  Free Downloads every Friday!
Please FOLLOW ME and check back soon!

I use My Memories Suite digital software to create my pages. Don't forget, if you would like to enjoy this wonderful software, you can get a $10 discount by using my code at the time of checkout.
Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/ and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Happy Scrappin!

Thursday 8 December 2011

FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!!!!

Remember in my last posting, I told you some fabulous freebies would be coming your way......
well, they are here!
Friday's on my blog will now be FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
Each Friday you will find a new fabulous digital freebie which will be available for a week for you to download.  In each download you will find 2 Quick Pages as well as all the embellishments and papers used in creating them!  These freebies are in .png and/or .jpg format so can be used with whatever software you currently use just by treating the file elements like you would a photo to use it in your page layout.  To use the quick pages, just load and then layer your photo's in behind.


http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1

Click on the link above to download!

Always wanted to give digital scrapbooking a try, but don't have the software???
Why not go to My Memories.com and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     to get a discount on their fabulous My Memories Suite software! 
At only $39.97 USD it is already very inexpensive, but this extra discount makes it an even better deal!   AND don't forget you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!
Just copy my code into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut to get the deal!
Give it a try, I am sure that soon you will be Scrappin' Up A Storm and be as Addicted to Digi Scrapping as I am!
FOLLOW ME to make sure you don't miss out on next week's FABULOUS FREEBIE FRIDAY!
Happy Scrappin!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Wednesday 7 December 2011

Scrapbooking Moves Me!

One of the reasons I love to scrapbook is because it takes me back to great memories and lets me escape my day to day routine :) This page makes me feel like I am floating through the clouds!  I think the overlay that I have used (Simply Snow White Masks from CatDesignz) and the use of arrows moves your eye through the page, up, up, up, and away!
***Coming Soon***
Stay tuned for fabulous freebies!  Details coming soon!
Please FOLLOW ME and check back soon!

I use My Memories Suite digital software to create my pages. Don't forget, if you would like to enjoy this wonderful software, you can get a $10 discount by using my code at the time of checkout.
Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/ and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Happy Scrappin!

Friday 2 December 2011

Now a Proud Member of CatDesignz Creative Design Team!

It's live!  I am so excited to be a part of the new Creative Design Team for CatDesignz!  Catherine Riley is a very talented digital designer!  You can find her designs in her store through My Memories.  They are absolutely fabulous, I know you are going to love them as much as I do!  Please FOLLOW ME and check back soon! You won't want to miss seeing all the beautiful things you can do with CatDesignz! 
Here are my very first pages I have created using Catherine's beautiful new digital set Night Before Christmas!


I created these pages using My Memories Suite digital software. Don't forget, if you would like to enjoy this wonderful software, you can get a $10 discount by using my code at the time of checkout.
Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/ and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!

Happy Scrappin!

***Disclaimer - In exchange for reviewing and promoting their product through the use of the discount coupon, I have received the My Memories Suite Software at no charge***


Sunday 27 November 2011

Okay, I know, I know, Halloween is over, but it is my FAVORITE holiday of the year, and it's not quite December yet, so I feel like I still have some wiggle room to post something Halloweeny!
As I said in my earlier post, I am having such a great time with my new digital scrapbooking software, it is so easy and frankly quite addictive! Although I still love my traditional scrapbooking I admit this is a great way to get some of those pictures done in a short amount of time!



Don't forget, if you would like to enjoy this wonderful software, you can get a $10 discount by using my code at the time of checkout.
Simply go to www.MyMemories.com and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE!

Happy Scrappin!

Wednesday 23 November 2011

It's All Digital!


Over the last week I have been having a blast playing around with a digital scrapbooking program called My Memories Suite and I am telling you, it is FANTASTIC! It is very easy to use, yet allows you to make pages as complex as you want to! You have complete artistic control! Use a pre-made template and just plunk in your photos, or start with a completely blank page and do whatever you would like with it! I love that they have included so many papers and embellishments with the basic software download(which is only $39.97 USD) and then(as if that wasn't enough), you can log onto their website and download more freebies! This program is not just for Scrapbooking, you can create cards, calendars, photo books, videos etc. I really believe there is something for everyone in this software! If you would like to experience the software for yourself, I have a special deal for you!
Simply go to www.MyMemories.com and copy and paste this special code     STMMMS74799     into the Enter Coupon/Promo Code box before you proceed to CheckOut when you purchase My Memories Suite Version 3, and you will receive $10 off the purchase price AND you will also get a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 VALUE! I have posted a few of the pages I have made with this software below. I can't wait to share more pages with you, so I am getting back to playing with my new toy now! FOLLOW ME and check back soon!





Monday 21 November 2011

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS....

I am almost done my Christmas Shopping so now I just have to finish wrapping it all up! Wow, only a little more than a month away, time sure flies! The papers I created for my wrapping paper were done with rubber stamps, matching the ink and sometimes the design to a beautiful ribbon so that everything co-ordinates beautifully! Don't forget to do a matching tag!














For bigger parcels, consider using newspaper roll ends. Generally they are about 3' wide and as long as you need them to be. Visit your local newspaper and ask them if they have any for sale. I usually buy mine for a couple of dollars per roll end, a very economical way to do your wrapping paper this year!















Have you ever had a hard time finding the right tag to go with your wrapping paper? When using traditional wrapping paper, cut out one of the images and create a tag with it, co-ordination in a snap!










Well, that's all for now! Be sure to follow my blog for more ideas to come!

Monday 14 November 2011

Christmas Gift Card Holders

This weekend ended with a few more Christmas Wrap Ideas! I have a couple of people on my list who I give gift cards to each year, and everytime I do, I think there must be a better way to do this than putting them loosely into a greeting card. I found my solution this weekend with a project I found on a website I just love called Dawns Stamping Studio. I turned her project into this Christmas themed creation which I am sure the recipients of my gift cards will love this year!
If you would like more information on this project, I am happy to share, just drop me a line!
Happy Crafting!

Saturday 12 November 2011

Christmas Crafting!

Well, Christmas is just around the corner! It is hard to believe time is going by so fast! I spent some time in my craft room today wrapping my first Christmas present. I decided to make my very own Christmas wrapping paper and matching tag. It turned out so beautiful and sparkly...just like Christmas!

Tuesday 27 September 2011

Spice Cake Designer Mini Scrapbook

Come and join me on Thursday, October 13th, for an evening of fun! We are going to be making a beautiful mini scrapbook! This scrapbook features the designer series fabric "Spice Cake" (my favorite!) and a big, co-ordinating designer button! We will be using the gorgeous new stamp set featured in our holiday mini catalogue "Gently Falling". This mini album will hold up to 7 photos and would make a great gift to give to the grandparents, or other relatives (or to keep for yourself!) I can't wait to share this project with you!

Scrapbook measures approx. 6" x 6" with pages approx 5" square

As an added BONUS you will go home with your very own package of Designer Buttons a $10.50 value!

*****PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCT 2ND*****

and check out my other upcoming events, Spice Cake Card Box, & Christmas Stampers Dozen!

Monday 26 September 2011

Spice Cake Designer Card Box

Come and join me on Thursday, October 13th, for an evening of fun!  We are going to be making a beautiful card box to hold all of your carefully handcrafted greeting cards!  This very sturdy box will feature a fabric covered top using Stampin' Up's beautiful Spice Cake Designer Fabric and will be covered on all sides with a co-ordinating card stock.  The top will be adorned with a Crystal Bauble surrounded by flower petals.  Would make a great gift for someone in your life who loves to send greeting cards (especially if it was filled with a few cards for them to give away for upcoming events!)  This box would also be a beautiful place to store photos.  I can't wait to share this project with you!
Box measures approx. 6" x 6.25" x 4.75"
Comes with silver metal label holder and six dividers for easy organization.
As an added BONUS you will go home with your very own bottle of Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue a $5.25 value!

*****PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY SUNDAY, OCT 2ND*****
and check out my other upcoming events, Spice Cake Mini Scrapbook, & Christmas Stampers Dozen!



Thursday 11 August 2011

Fabric, Beautiful Fabric!

Thought I would show you a placemat I just finished quilting using the Beautiful Fabric from Stampin' Up!  This line of fabric is called " Flirtatious" and I LOVE IT!  Pinwheels are really big right now and I felt this fabric was screaming to me to create something with pinwheels, so here we are!





I used a "Bitty Button" in the middle of each pinwheel with a small circle of fabric in behind it.  This really says "Summer" to me.
That's all for now!

Ann

Wednesday 10 August 2011

YOU CAN WATERCOLOR ON YOUR SCRAPBOOK PAGES TOO!

Hello, hope the summer is treating you good, wherever you are, ours has finally seemed to turn around a bit so I have been soaking it in!
I have one more posting for you to show you my examples of watercoloring for your scrapbook pages! (After all, it is what I love to do the very best!)  I took the same design as for one of my earlier cards, added a few embellishments and photo's and voila! 

Well that's all for now, I am off to work on some beautiful fall cards for a swap so I will be back to show you once I have those done!
Happy Stampin!

Ann

Monday 25 July 2011

WATERCOLOR WONDER CLASS TO GO!

Do you love the look of watercoloring?  Have you always wanted to create watercolored cards, but feel too intimidated to try?  I have 3 words for you that will change your mind forever about this technique...WATERCOLOR WONDER CRAYONS!


These amazing little crayons make the process so easy!  All you need to add is a little spritz of water or the magic of a blender pen and you are on your way to artistic acclaim!
Amaze your friends and family...Click on the Classes To Go page to order your kit today!

Sunday 24 July 2011

WEEK OF WATERCOLOR! - SUNDAY

The week has come to an end...and so my last posting example for my Wonderful Week of Watercolor!
This has to be one of my favorites.  This again is just a simple loose coloring onto the image with the Watercolor Wonder Crayons (Daffodil Delight and Tangerine Tango) and then used the blender pen to pull the colors together.  I finished this rose off with a few dew drops by adding crystal effects to the petals.  I think this coloration works so beautifully with our new in color for this catalogue year, Calyspo Coral.  I could not resist adding 3 beautiful pearls as a final embellishment!
Have these last 7 days of wonderful watercoloring intrigued you?  Want to try this technique yourself and become an instant artist?  Tomorrow I will tell you how you can join me in Watercolor Wonder!

Happy Stampin!

Ann

Saturday 23 July 2011

WEEK OF WATERCOLOR! - SATURDAY

Hope you are enjoying your Saturday, I have plans to be outside, today is FINALLY supposed to be filled with sunshine!  I know most area's of Canada are experiencing summer, but here in Kelowna where good weather in the summer is usually the norm, it has not really hit us yet, so here's hoping!
I won't leave you today without an addition to my wonderful week of watercolor...
I wouldn't want you to think watercoloring was only for flowers!  Yes, I love flowers, but I also love the watercolor look on other images too.  This is such a great stamp.  It is from the Loads of Love stamp set.  I used a masking technique to design the card, stamping the trees with Old Olive ink and the truck and it's passengers with Staz On ink.  I used markers to color in the grass and road area and the blender pen to pull color into the white areas between the marker accent areas.  I used watercolor wonder crayons to color in clouds in the sky and the blender pen to pull the color from the clouds into the white areas between the clouds.  The watercolor wonder crayons and the blender pen were also used on the truck and it's passengers.  I used Shimmer Paint on the hub caps, bumpers, and door handle to add a bit of BLING to the truck.  So there you have it, one more option for those fabulous watercolor wonder crayons!

Happy Stampin!

Ann