Color Me Happy!

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I am loving all the colorful kits coming out with the yellows, reds, oranges & blues, they just make me happy! Fall and winter colors tend to be a bit depressing to me. Then you’ve got the Valentines Day and St. Patrick’s Day drivel. Sorry if I stepped on any toes but it would be nice if everyone didn’t jump on that band wagon. But now it’s April, yay April! Although there are, unfortunately, a lot of pastels for Easter there are also some gorgeous kits with yellows, reds, oranges & blues. These colors make me very happy!

Kit used Happy Mess from Scrapyrus Designs.

How to Use Outside Templates in MyMemories Suite v5

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One of the most common complaints I hear about MyMemories Suite is that you can’t use outside templates. That is, templates that are not included as a part of the software. While it’s true you can’t use them in the traditional way like you would in PaintShop Pro, PhotoShop, PhotoShop Elements or other photo editing software there is a work-around. You can use them as a sketch. What that means is you bring the template jpg in as an embellishment then use it as a map for placement of the elements. As with any template, you can make changes in embellishments or layout as you like. However, you’re probably using the template because you like the way it looks so I’d be careful about making too many changes. I’ve made a tutorial to show you how to use a template as a sketch. You can find it here. I hope you find it helpful and I encourage any comments and feedback. Here’s the layout I made using the template.

You can get the template free on Digi Scrapping Freebies Facebook page here. We encourage you to get the freebie and participate in the challenge at Digi Scrapping Divas here. Please post your layout in the album for this challenge for all to see.

April Photo Challenge

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Our April photo challenge on Digi Scrapping Divas is ready to go. We have about 30 prompts to get you going. The “buffet” challenge is fun and stress-free. Simply create a layout using one or more of the words then post it to the album for all the members to see. Pressed for time? No problem! You can even post a layout you’ve already done. To make it even more fun, see how many of the prompts can apply to your layout. Get some layouts done and most of all have fun! Join us at Digi Scrapping Divas here. Here’s a preview of the list.

Put Our Digi Detectives to Work!

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Our peeps at Divas’ Detectives have a fun job. Truthfully, it’s more fun than job! If you have been looking for the perfect kit to scrap your latest event but just haven’t been able to find it, no worries, let us help. We’ve all been there, we’re looking for the perfect kit, color or theme but just can’t seem to find it. Well you’ll be happy to know we’ve recognized the need and provided a resource to help. Join Divas’ Detectives Facebook group here, tell us what you’re looking for and members of the group will point you in the right direction.

Of course, once you’ve joined the group you can also help others find just what they’re looking for. You see scrapbookers are a very generous group and love to help each other. So head on over and join the group, you’ll be glad you did.

Our Facebook Group Continues to Grow!

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Digi scrappers every where love our Facebook freebies group which continues to grow! We all love to add to our stash but it can get costly unless you take advantage of all the freebies out there. Many designers give away products made using their scrapbooking kits. It’s a great marketing tool to get you to try their product and hopefully buy more. Our group gather freebies from around the world and brings it all together for you. So if you haven’t already joined, don’t fret, you still have time. Click here to join and start building your stash without blowing all your cash!

March Photo Challenge

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Wow! I can not believe it is March already. Time is flying by at warp speed. A new month means a new Photo Challenge in our Digi Scrapping Divas Facebook group.

As you can see, this month’s challenge is about photos. The object is to make layouts using one or more of the challenge words. You can make as many layouts, with as many combinations, as you like. Then post your layouts in the albums created for this month’s challenge. After you post a layout simply make a comment on it then it will post to the page for everyone to see. You’ll feel the love as other scrappers in the group oooohh, aaaahhh and sometimes lift your fabulous work. If you haven’t already joined the group, what’s the hold up? We actually have several groups, check them all out here.

So Into You Freebie

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I’m just popping in to share a cute little free mini kit with you today. It’s called So Into You from Lisa Rosa Designs. I loved the look and thought you might too. You can get it here.

This is available through the My Memories store. If you haven’t purchased My Memories Suite software yet you can use this code STMMMS57865 to save $10 and you’ll get a coupon for $10 to use in the store. Just copy/paste the code at checkout.

You do not have to purchase the software to get this free kit. It will work in other programs as well just download the “general” file instead of windows or mac. Hurry on over to pick up this freebie while it’s still free.

Take Your Scrapping Skills to a Whole New Level with Art Journaling!

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I LOVE art journaling, it is so creative and looks amazing! It will take you scrapping skills to a whole new level. In case you’re not sure what I’m talking about I’ve included some examples below of some awesome art journaling techniques.

I’ve been looking for a tutorial for quite a while and now I’m so happy to have found a class “The Art of Journaling”. As you can tell, from the examples above, this is not your everyday, run of the mill journaling. This is art in and of itself. So let me tell you more about the class.

Click this link Art of Journaling by Amanda Taylor to register. This workshop starts March 3. It is actually three classes using Photoshop Elements 10+ or Photoshop CS4+. It is skill level beginner to intermediate so you don’t need to be an expert in the software but you do need to be familiar with the product. The workshop starts in 10 days so hurry on over and sign up. I think it will be a lot of fun and it will definitely be an asset to your scrapbooking layout designs. If you want to learn journaling as an art form click here.

Hot Trends in Scrapbooking!

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I recently read an article about 5 hot trends to look for in scrapbooking this year. Big companies always keep an eye on fashion and home decorating to see what to expect in other areas. So here are the 5 trends predicted for spring 2014. It should be easy to incorporate some of these trends and stay current with what’s hot without breaking the bank.

Neutrals-Black, white, grey and natural
Metallics-especially gold
Pops of bright colors
Handwriting
Travel themes

Free Valentine Digital Scrapbooking Kit

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Romance is in the air so check out this free Valentine scrapbooking mini kit?.

You can find this sweet little freebie here. And if you haven’t already purchased My Memories Suite scrapping software there’s no better time. Use my coupon code to receive your $10 discount & you’ll also get a $10 certificate to shop in the My Memories online store. Just copy & paste my code STMMMS57865 during checkout. Go ahead and pick up the software and freebie then wish yourself a happy Valentine’s day. You deserve it!

This freebie is available from February 10th through February 23rd.