My Memories: First Day of School

Hi Everyone!!

I have another digital page using the software from My Memories to share with you. This page was a little different than the last one I showed you simply because it wasn't already pre-done. I had to put all the elements in myself. Took a lot longer than the last time; but was still fun! I downloaded some more free kits and pages from the website. I may go back and tweak it some more later; but for now, this is it.
If you haven't read about the free software give away I am doing, please go to my original post and leave a comment. Don't forget also that there is a special coupon code worth $20 in the Making Memories Store.
If you are new to digital scrapbooking as I am, you may find this videos. It is a great introduction to the My Memories product and can really give you some great pointers and help with any questions you might have.

Welcome to the Family! from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.

My Memories Giveaway!!

Hello Everyone!

***LEAVE A COMMENT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN FREE SOFTWARE***

Well, it's official, school has started and I'm off to Starbuck's this morning to enjoy a delicious peppermint latte!! It's my favorite treat from Starbuck's and I've not had one since school let out in June!

Before I go however, I wanted to share some this fantastic news with you. I am so very excited about this!! I know that most of the time I only share cards with you here on my blog, so many of you may be surprised to learn that I actually scrapbook as well. I tend to keep my layouts a bit more on the quiet side and just for personal use. I don't work on them very often; but when I do it's all very relaxing with no requirements for challenges etc.

I have been a traditional paper and pictures scrapper for about 8 years now; but I have always been very intrigued by the idea of digital scrapbooking. It is something that I have seen and watched from afar for a couple of years now and just couldn't quite take the plunge in to doing. It all seemed so complicated and I really didn't want to have to learn a whole new process. After all, like I said scrapbooking is meant to be fun and relaxing, right?!!

Well, then along came this amazing offer from My Memories for me to sponsor a give away for the latest version of their fantastic digital scrapbooking software. They were so kind to give me a copy so I could play and experiment with it and they have ever so graciously decided to give away ANOTHER set of software to a lucky lucky reader here on my blog. How cool is that?!!

I have spent the last week learning, working and experimenting with this amazing product. Being brand spankin' new to the world of digital scrapping, there is, of course, a bit of a learning curve for me to get around. I like a challenge though, as I'm sure many of you do too. They have so many options available including free kits and a dollar store! The page I am showing today was a free kit that I downloaded. Isn't it GORGEOUS?!!

Now, I know you all think that the free software is a fantastic prize; but wait....there's more!!!

I have been given a unique coupon code for all my readers and visitors here on my blog to use in the My Memories Store! This coupon will give you not only $10 off the My Memories V2 software BUT ALSO $10 worth of free merchandise in the My Memories Store.
Just go to the My Memories website and use the coupon code STMMMS67314 when placing your order!

In order to be entered into the drawing for the free software (a $39.97 value!!) visit the My Memories Store and take a look at their digital kits and then come back here and leave me a comment on THIS POST telling me which one is your favorite. That's it, that's all you have to do!! Once comment per person please, and the drawing will be held 2 weeks from now on Tuesday Sept 6th

I hope you enjoy the wonderful selection they have and can't wait to see what you think! Have a great day and thanks for spending some time with me today.

HOT HOT Betty!!

Hi Everyone! Sorry to be posting so late today. I have been busy today playing with my new OCL stamps "Hot Betty." She is so adorable!!! I made two cards with her and will be posting my other one in the OCL gallery over at SCS. I made another circle card using the same digital cutter kit from Kristina Werner that I used for yesterday's card. My color palette is Old Olive, Rose Red and Teal. I inked Betty in Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink and then used Copics, water color pencils and water color crayons to color her in. I stamped the "5 0'clock" sentiment in olive ink and the "Let's Toast" in another chalk ink. Unfortunately, it photographed really light. I can't wait to play some more with this set, there are so many possibilities!! Have a great evening and I'll see you tomorrow!

The Simple and not So Simple Circle Card.

Hello!! I'm back...did you miss me!! I hope so, cause I sure missed all of you. It was hard not to stamp for a couple of weeks. I think we all get used to doing it so often that not doing it feels as though part of our day is missing, doesn't it? I knew however, that I really needed to take some time away from the inks because I could tell that I was just going through the motions and my creativity was really lacking.
So, what did I do during my two week hiatus, you ask? Well I spent most of it reading (rather obsessively) on my new B&N Nook. If you're not familiar with it, it's their version of the Amazon Kindle e-reader. I am totally in love with it. It is soooooo wonderful. If you are thinking about getting it; but aren't quite sure, stop wondering...buy it!! I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.

I also bought the Sure Cuts a Lot (SCAL) software for my cricut and 3 new digital cutter kits from the Two Peas store. If you are a Kristina Werner fan (and really....who isn't!?!) these items will be familiar to you. I'm still learning a lot with it; but I'm having tons of fun with it. Yesterday I made this circle frame card using the "Card Shapes Designer Cuts kit" I did the outer circle in Bashful blue and the darker one on top is Brilliant Blue. The printed vellum window in the center is from a package of SU printed vellum that I've had for eons and can't seem to get rid of; but also can't seem to find a use for. The stamp in the middle is from a package I got in the clearance rack at Michael's. I added the white stitching around the edges and the ribbon at the top and the card was done.
So, as I said, trying to get back into the swing of things. During my little break I made some random sketches and designed a few more cards with my SCAL; but haven't actually put anything together yet. Therefore, I will not be participating this week in the usual weekly challenges, but am going to take this time to explore my own creativity a bit and share those things with you. I can't wait to see what you've all been up to while I've been away!!
Have a great day!!