Giveaway: My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software

Yesterday, you may have been pondering about life and loss.

What better way to remember those who are gone or celebrate the lives of your family other than digital scrapbooking!

My Memories is offering one lucky person a free download (a $39.97 value) of their digital scrapbooking software.

Admittedly, I am a traditional scrapbooker. 
But being of sound and open mind, I thought I would take them up on their offer to download a free copy for myself.

I can't tell yet if I will go digital with my family scrapbooks. 
But I CAN tell you that I will be using it for loads of other things!

I will be sharing all of my ideas all week.

These are just a few simple projects today.
Since I was busy packing for my scrapbook retreat, I did these in a short period of time and was very pleased with the results!
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SPRUCING UP YOUR BLOG POSTS

*A special way to introduce a new quilt on my blog.
I think a photo layout like this would catch an eye by anyone passing by.

*Your introduction photo.
Don't you always want that special photo to announce your newest tutorial?

*Or just posting about a special day with your family?

Stay tuned all this week for more project ideas and reviews of the software.


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What's it going to take to enter this giveaway?

Just go to My Memories and find your favorite design or layout and then return and comment on THIS post here (not FB or by email!) and let me know which one you like!

Don't like your chances?

Increase your odds. Just let me know if you now *Like* or *Follow* My Memories.  Each one counts as an entry.  So you could have four chances to win!

Blog- http://blog.mymemories.com/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/pages/MyMemories/140359372717593?sk=app_111917138820507
Twitter- http://twitter.com/#!/mymemoriessuite
 

No entries after September 19th at 11:59pm will be included.  I will be picking a winner randomly on September 20th!

No extra kudos if you follow my blog or like my FB.

  I'd prefer you followed or like me just for who I am!

But if you do...thank you, I really appreciate it!

GOOD LUCK!

Gearing up for 2011: Scrapbook Calendar

I guess now would be a good enough time to confess!

I am a bonafide organization freak and love to create.  Not always the best combo...but in this case?  Absolutely!

I bought a Magnetic Calendar Holder from Creative Memories. 

If you need a rep...I have a great one!!!!!

When I first had it, it was up in our kitchen as our family calendar.  But then, I realized I didn't want every single boring detail on it!  But, boy, do I love it to keep up with my family album. 

I admit, I am waaay behind on my family scrapbooking album.  However, I don't think I would be as far along as I am without these.  All I have to do is slip in the calendar page and add a coordinating page for my layout.  I just add pages as needed for that month.  Some months are just the two pages....some many more. 

Here is last April 2010:

As of today, I am up to date with my Family 2010 Album through September.  I am hoping to get October and November done by the end of the week....Maybe even December!!

How can you do this?  So simple!!!

Scrapbook Calendar Tutorial

Materials Needed

12x12 scrapbook paper (12 sheets)

Scrapbook scraps

Sizzix/Cricut (optional)

Embellishments (optional)

Computer

Printer

Word document program

Printing paper

Directions



Now remember...This is too easy!!!

Step One:

Choose 12 (12x12) scrapbook pages.  I chose my pages based on "themes" or colors for that month.  Snowflakes/blue/grays for January.  Hearts/red stripes/pink for February.  I try to chose different ones each years so I am not boring!! (Note: Look at Dec 2010...christmas lights...Dec 2011...Candy canes)

Step Two:

Use a Word Document and pull up a template for the coming year.  Print out the 12 months.  Then create Text Boxes and insert the month in the year.  Note: The first two years I didn't put the year in the text box.  I wish I had because I haven't scrapped those years and now will have to figure out which one is which when I get to them!

Step Three:

Cut out the the text boxes and mount on solid, coodinating scrapbook paper.

Step Four:

Embellishments!  Some years, I go crazy.  Most years I pull out my Sizzix or Cricut diecut machines.  

Sometimes, I add buttons or brads:

Step Five:

Just mount the calendar template, the month heading, and add your embellishments.  I store my pages in a scrapbook plastic drawer so they are ready to go each month. 

All set to go for the year!

At the beginning of the month, I write in birthdays, special days, and of course, appointments. 

At the end of the month, I transfer any pertinent info from my magnetic Family Calendar. 

 I try to remember to write special quotes that the boys said or special moments like lost teeth!