Book Release #4-Athena!!

ATHENA's release date is November, but readers will get a change to buy an early copy at the October 6th Book Launch!

The book launch is at the same store where we held the others: Fort Union Deseret Book. 6:00-8:00 during their Ladies Night celebration, so there will be other authors/artists there, refreshments, and lots of fun.
http://thenewportladiesbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/09/spread-love-contest.html?showComment=1348838504074#c9017971476553499517

I am so jealous that readers can get this book super early before others can online... I wish I lived in Utah sometimes!!! This is book 4 in the Newport Ladies Book Club series. This particular book is by one of my FAVORITE authors Heather Moore!! So I'm particularly excited to read this one...

CONTEST to win a book!!

In conjunction with the release of Tres Leches Cupcakes the author, Josi S. Kilpack, and the publisher, Shadow Mountain, are sponsoring a contest for free books.

To enter, leave a comment in the comment section on this blog before September 16th, 2012. Winners will be announced and notified September 17th 2012.
For additional ways to enter, go to www.josiskilpack.com.

I am so excited for the release of this book!! I have read the entire series of these books and I have thoroughly enjoyed them!! Check out Author Josi Kilpack's facebook page and website for a listing of all her books.  

Description of the new book, to be released next month:  

For Sadie Hoffmiller, going undercover as an informant for the Bureau of Land Management on an archeological site in Santa Fe, New Mexico, seems like the perfect way to stay safe and busy while a threat against her life remains unresolved. Sadie’s days are spent digging up artifacts in the middle of nowhere while also digging up information on her fellow “dirt geeks.” With the help of her baking prowess—no one can resist those amazing dulce de leche bars—and Pete’s cousin, Caro, who takes to the detective work wholeheartedly, Sadie is finding herself again.

But the bright Southwestern sunshine only serves to illuminate the danger that lurks in the shadows. When recent burials are found on an ancient site, Sadie finds herself in the middle of an unexpected—and unwanted—investigation. The more she digs for the truth, the more secrets she uncovers—secrets that people would kill to keep hidden.

Before Sadie knows it, she’s arrested for starting a bar fight (which was totally not her fault), her new friend is missing, and she’s worn out her welcome in Santa Fe in more ways than one. A trip to the annual hot air balloon fiesta in Albuquerque is supposed to give her a break, but before long, she learns that when you’re dealing with the black market antiquity trade, you’re not really safe anywhere you go.

New Book, Paige. Launch party!

Paige is here, and we're so excited for readers to read her story!

The official launch party for Paige will be THIS Saturday, August 11, from 1-3 PM at the Fort Union Deseret Book Store. (That's the same store the other launches have been at. Great store, and fantastic manager, whom we love!)

http://thenewportladiesbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/08/paige-launch-spread-love-contest.html?showComment=1344384745315#c5250990716070924938

I love these series of books! This is book 3! Be looking out for my book review of this book within the month!! 

If you live in Utah, I hope you will be able to join them for their book launch party! It sounds like fun!! I'm totally jealous! 

Using A Page Builder with your MMS software

Today I wanted to share with you something really cool I found in the MyMemories Digital software store. They are called "Page Builders" by Albums to Remember.
I started using these right after they were released in the store. Why? Because they are SUPER easy, it's super quick to make a page layout, and my pages still look nice and put together!!
Let me show you an example...

This is Page Builder #36 (4 pages of layout template. only $1.99!!) which can be found here: 
https://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=ARBP-AT-1203-12925

(credits for layout: Page builder #36 by Albums to Remember. Papers and embellishments from "All in a Day" kit by Albums to Remember.)

All I did is change my paper colors and added a couple really simple embellishments. Thats it!! It's so easy!! The great thing about the page builders is that you can make it as easy or as detailed and complicated as you want it to be!! Because of these page builders, I'm able to keep up with my weekly scrapbooking layouts for the year.

Want to try out a page builder?
Go to the MyMemories store here:  https://www.mymemories.com/store/designers/Albums_to_Remember 
and browse thru all the page builders that Barb with Albums to Remember has made-there are alot of choices!!
After you buy one and go thru the check out procedures, you will need to download the template into your MyMemories software.
Next, open your software and click on "create album from designer template", scroll down to select the page builder number you just bought, and then "pick and click" to manually select and add photos to your album.
Then you can begin to personalize your page builder and add the pictures to create your page!
If you have any problems or questions, the MyMemories Facebook page or the Albums to Remember Facebook page are great places to get help and ask questions.
Enjoy and let me know if you like using you page builder.  

CatDesignz Summer Stroll Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the CatDesignz Summer Stroll Blog Hop!!

So glad that you could join us!!

Here are your blog hop stops:

www.CatDesignz.com Catherine

www.scrapbookingwithann.blogspot.ca Ann
http://321Scrap.blogspot.com/ Diane
http://linda-mommiesplaceofplay.blogspot.ca/ Linda
http://www.secretsmilephotography.com/news/ Lisa
http://throughmylensdly.blogspot.com/ Dawn
http://www.byhelengullett.blogspot.com/ Helen
www.crafts-n-fitness.blogspot.com Rachel ***YOU ARE HERE***
http://designsbymarieh.com/blog/ Marie
http://coastalscrapbooks.blogspot.com/ Sharon
http://magsgraphics.blogspot.com/ Mags

And here's your freebie quickpage!! Just click on the link below to download...



https://www.mymemories.com/store/display_product_page?id=CDCR-QP-1207-17528&r-CatDesignz


Make sure you check out CatDesignz MyMemories store page to check out all her super cute kits, quickpages and templates!!
https://www.mymemories.com/store/designers/CatDesignz

Purse Cards-FREE until June 30th!

Today I have a great freebie for you!!  Purse Cards!

Think tea parties, bridal showers, baby showers, baby announcements: the possibilites are endless what you can do with these cute cards.  They even work great as a fun dress-up for little girls.

Enjoy!!!

PS-You don't have to have MyMemories Digital software to be able to make these cards!! You can download them as an external file and create your purse cards that way. or you can download a FREE trial version of MyMemories from their website: www.MyMemories.com. If you want to purchase this awesome software-make sure to use my special code: STMMMS18853 so you can save $10 off the software AND receive $10 merchandise credit. 

Now onto making some purse cards!!

 

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

http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_2

http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_3

Using MyMemories Software to Customize your Purse Cards
 

1. Download template file and install it into your software
2. Using MyMemories Suite, choose Create Album From Designer Template and find your project
3. Now you can print and enjoy the provided template, or customize it with your own papers and embellishments.

TIP:
You can right-click on the white guide and lock it in place to keep it from moving while you are working. Make sure this is the top layer of your project before printing.

Instead of adding the paper as a background paper, you can add it as an embellishment so that you can move the paper around.  This is especially useful when using papers with stripes or circles, so you can decide which part of the paper you want to use.

Once it is added as an embellishment, you can now select the paper and move it into the position you want it.


Just SAVE and PRINT on cardstock!
 

Purse Card Tutorial

1.  Print your Purse Card templates on cardstock and gather supplies.  (Recommended supplies: small craft scissors, bone folder, 8-12" of ribbon, stapler, tape or velcro)
TIP: To print your information on the inside create another page with the template in place.  Put all your text and embellishments in (leaving a little room on the edges) and then remove the template right before exporting or printing the inside page on the back of the first.  This will keep from having to worry about if the templates line up exactly when cutting out your card.


2.  Using the scissors cut along outside line.



3.  Fold card at indentations.
TIP: Using a bone folder will help you get crisp edges on your project.


4.  Repeat by folding down top flap.


5.  Staple ribbon to both sides of your card on the inside to look like a strap or handle.


6.  Enjoy the finished cards and share.  Don't forget to use your imagination.  The possibilites are endless!



Don't forget to visit their website for more details on this digital scrapbooking software: http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software and make sure to use my special code: STMMMS18853 to save $10 off the software plus $10 of merchandise credit!!  

The Bumble Collection Erica Carryall diaper bag review

Today I wanted to do a product review for the Erica Carryall Bumble Collection diaper bag. I have several Bumble collection products, including different size bags, carseat cover and playmat. I love these products! They are fashionable, sturdy and WASHABLE!!
The Erica Carryall
Features

• Water Resistant & Stain Resistant
• Hard Bottom
• Matching Stroller Straps
• Coordinating Pacifier Pod
• Adjustable & Removable Shoulder Straps
• Soil proof change pad
• Matching Shoulder Strap Pad
• Multiple pockets: two interior bottle pockets, two exterior drawstring bottle pockets, one exterior back pocket, one interior zipper pocket and four flat pockets for diapers and wipes.

Measurements: Length: 16 inches x Width: 5 inches x Height: 11.5 inches

Please visit the website for pricing and complete details: 

http://www.thebumblecollection.com/bumble-collection/diaper-bags/erica-carryall/erica-carryall-in-evening-bloom.html

Below are some pictures I took of the empty bag and then how much it will carry with all the toddler stuff I carry in my diaper bag.

I also took a video to show you more specifics about the bag and all the fun little pockets!
Please go to The Bumble Collection facebook page to view my videos.. thanks! :-)