My Memories Version 4 Winner!

Have I mentioned that my laptop is in the shop yet? Ugh! So I drew a winner for my giveaway using random.org, but if there is a way to copy and paste images on the Kindle, I'm not familiar with it. I hate that I have to say, "Trust me, it was 3!" But, um, trust me, it was 3! Congrats to CricutLuvr, I will be emailing you! 

And for those of you who didn't write comment number 3, you still have chances to win at Sew Cal Gal, Missy's Scrap Space, Digital Scrapbooking, Stuff- n- Such, Two Girls at Play, and Dear Creatives. Or you could skip the wait and use my code in the sidebar to buy your own for $10 off! Either way. 

My Memories 7 Days of Software Giveaways..Last Day!

It's giveaway day, again! Your last stop on the blog hop is 2 Girls at Play! Go see what Cheryl has in store for you today, and if you need another reason...

I'm writing this on my Kindle. My hard drive bit the dust, but all of my content purchased from My Memories is stored right on their site in my download page! Once I get my computer back from the shop, I will be able to reload all of my purchased kits! Think of how much money that can save in the event of a computer crash!

So go visit Cheryl and then take advantage of the last few days to enter the other giveaways from Sew Cal Gal, Leah, Lisa, Missy, Dear Creatives and me! 

Day 6 of Software Giveaways! You have to see this!

The giveaways are almost over and maybe you haven't entered because you aren't a scrapbooker. If I just described you, then you must head over to Sew Cal Gal's giveaway post! She has used her software for loads of projects in some really creative ways! 

And if she manages to convince you that you can use this program come back and enter the  five previous giveaways at Leah's, Missy's, Lisa's, Dear Creatives and right here! 

My Memories Suite 7 Days of Software Giveaways..Day 5!

Whoa! It's Day 5 and the giveaways are piling up! Today it's Leah's turn and she's showing off some cool layouts with the ripped photo effects new to Version 4! She even has a video tutorial for how to use these photo effects with background papers! Awesome! 

Of course, Day 5 means there have been four other giveaways this week! Enter at my blog, Dear Creatives, Stuff-n-Such and Missy's Scrap Space to quadruple your chances at winning this software! 

My Memories 7 Days of Software Giveaways..Day 4!

Wow! Time is flying! I can't believe we're four days into the giveaways! Today's giveaway is provided by Melissa at Missy's Scrap Space and she has a great pep talk for you on switching to digital, or switching from different programs! She also has links to some free printable Christmas trees that would look great in a centerpiece for the holidays and some really cute Christmas card and layout inspiration! Check her out! 

And if you haven't yet, enter the rest of the giveaways from this week at Stuff-n-Such, Dear Creatives and right here at 28 Peppermint Grove! 

My Memories 7 Days of Software Giveaways..Day 3!

Alright! Day 3 is here! You should have already entered my giveaway and the giveaway at Dear Creatives, now it's Lisa's turn over at Stuff-n-Such! She is showing off her cute take on the standard 4 by 8 photo card! No having the same design as all of your friends when you use My Memories to create your holiday greetings! Go check it out and really increase your chances at owning this great software! 

My Memories 7 Days of Software Giveaways..Day 2!

It's Day 2 of the My Memories Christmas blog hop and Dear Creatives is stepping up the game with a whole lot of chances at winning the digital scrapbooking software and a free gift tag printable created with My Memories! Be sure to check her out! 

There is still plenty of time to enter my giveaway as well! 

My Memories 7 Days of Software Giveaways!

Oh my gosh, are you ready for this?! I have teamed up with six other bloggers to bring you...

Happy holidays to you! Seriously, I love this software. It is one of the greatest perks of being a blogger that I was provided a copy of My Memories to review for all of you! And I love being able to give the gift of My Memories to someone else! 

Why do I love My Memories? Digital scrapbooking is so much cheaper and so much less messy than the traditional methods! I can "get out" hundreds of papers, tapes, flowers, ribbons, etc. with nothing to clean up! I can do it with my kids in the room and not have to worry about them cutting themselves with my scissors, it's incredibly freeing!

But that's just digital scrapbooking, what about the software itself? 

My Memories is easy and fun! There is no 400 page manual here because you just don't need it! You can take minutes and create amazing layouts! As a matter of fact, My Memories holds a speed scrap on their Facebook page every Sunday where you take a few minutes for each step, and they walk you through making a great page.

I've taken the last two Sundays and scrapped activities from this Christmas already! Getting our tree, and taking the kids to see Santa is done! Compare this to my traditional paper scrapbooks where the one I started for my five year old's first year is still not complete!

Speed Scrap created with Christmas Giggle

Speed Scrap created with Flakes and Fun

You can use kits from anywhere in this software! Those cute designer freebies that you see on Facebook pages and blogs? Grab 'em! As a matter of fact, the just released Version 4 of My Memories makes using outside content so much easier! Not that I don't have some serious love for the My Memories designers, but it's great that I don't have to hesitate if I find something I like elsewhere! As a matter of fact, I whipped up this greeting card from a non-affiliated designer freebie on Facebook! 

Created with Merry Chrismoose Bella Gypsy Facebook freebie

New to Version 4 you can recolor photos and anything else you bring in under the photo tab! Yes, that means paper and elements, although pre-shadowed elements work best for this (it tends to shadow around the box, great for papers, not so much when you're using a button, and just to clarify, this ONLY happens when you bring an embellishment in under the photo tab). I was never really missing this feature, as I love to search for that perfect thing from my stash, but for those of you who were, it's now available! 

There are great designer kits included, along with the very basics that came with the software from the beginning! There are ripped photo effects and cool photo tiling! There are probably features I haven't even discovered yet because this version is just a little more than two weeks old! 

Flakes and Fun, again, with A Saxon Creation rips

I have been playing with it, though! I have so many ideas for our Christmas cards...now I just need cute pictures of the kids! I'm using some from years past for these mock ups. But that's another thing great about My Memories. I can take these photos out and sub them with current ones once I take them, and have them all ready for printing in a matter of minutes! Amazing! 

So if you'd like to get your hands on your very own copy, comment here before Monday, December 17 letting me know what you would make with My Memories! 

For a second entry, stop by the My Memories store and tell me your favorite kit in another comment! 

And just because I love my followers, leave me a third comment if you follow my blog for a third entry! That's 3 possible entries on my blog alone! Don't forget there are six other bloggers hosting giveaways this week! Visit them all for at least six more chances to win My Memories Suite Version 4! 

Mon Dec 10- Theresa at dearcreatives.com 

Tues Dec 11- Lisa at Stuff-n-Such by Lisa

Wed Dec 12- Melissa at Missy's Scrap Space

Thurs Dec 13- Leah at Digital Scrapbooking

Fri Dec 14- Sew Cal Gal 

Sat Dec 15- Cheryl at 2 Girls at Play

Just can't wait a week to see if you won and start scrapping? You can use my code in the sidebar STMMMS79028 to get My Memories Suite Version 4 for $29.97! Plus a $10 credit to the My Memories store! Not only that, but for today only, My Memories is offering 30% off Santa Packs and a free template with the code 12DaysHoHo!

Giveaway now closed! Winner announced here! 

Holiday Lane Blog Hop

It's here! My day is finally here! I've been so excited watching the other hop participants reveal their pillows! I have to give a big thanks to Madame Samm and Pauline for hosting this huge gathering and cheering us all on!

So, without further ado, here is the back of my pillow!

I'm showing you the back first, because I fell in love with this fabric from Robert Kaufman's O' Tinsel Tree 2 line at a quilt show and immediately envisioned my Holiday Lane. I wanted those wonky doors and window panes, the cute snowman, the wreaths and lights and most importantly, the blues and grays! 

I think I was pretty successful at adapting it for Jill's pattern (which is free if you'd like to put together a Holiday Lane of your own!). 

Ready for some detail shots?

This fabric was supposed to be waves, but I had houses on my brain when I found it. I saw shingles!

I had these miniature buttons made for scrapbook pages in my stash and just had to add them to my snowman! 

It's simple, but my favorite house is this plain blue with the little Christmas tree in the window. I hand embroidered the tree next to it with a motif from my flange fabric using a split stitch. 

I substituted fleece for the wool the pattern called for and used my machine to blanket stitch it down. I absolutely love how this pattern lends itself to customization! I can't wait to see how the other ladies have personalized their pillows today! I just know you'll want to join me in visiting them!

J Kafer on the Net

Busy as Can Be

Dachsies With Moxie

28 Peppermint Grove-You are here!

Marjorie's Busy Corner

Kris Loves Fabric

Linda - that other blog

Dora Quilts

Shedding the Wolf

Quilting, Sewing Granny

Creative Notions

Chickadees Country Cottage Crafts

Madame Samm @ Sew We Quilt

I wanted to buy a little something to give away today, but I couldn't find the time! I thought maybe you wouldn't mind if I de-stashed a little? 

I'll give away this pretty mini-quilt and matching tote pattern I have been meaning to make for ages, along with this Clover Rose Maker in size small (I bought all three sizes and have only opened one...bad stasher!) and a little Christmas fabric surprise to one random person who comments letting me know about something they've been stashing for awhile! 

Giveaway is now closed!

Just a couple announcements

Did you know that My Memories Suite has recently announced Version 4 of the software?! Oh my gosh! I cannot wait to have a chance to play with this and see the awesome pages I can make! Even better, they put it at 50% off for Cyber Monday and have extended the sale! 

Just enter the code v4eCyber at checkout to get this amazing savings! 

Also, have you been keeping up with the Holiday Lane Blog Hop? My day is coming up soon! There are five days worth of adorable, awesome pillows, table runners and wall hangings to catch up on if you haven't been following along! 

Blog hop begins today & a sneak peek!

Today is the start of the Holiday Lane Blog Hop! I requested not to go today, as this is my first blog hop. I really wanted some time to see other posts to get an idea how to format mine. So, I was assigned the last day of the hop and thank goodness! I have two kids with fevers right now and I'm glad that I only have to find the time to write a couple paragraphs versus a whole post! 

Here's a sneak peek of what you will see on the 30th! I love him! I love the whole thing and I can't wait to show it off!