DIY Christmas Drink coasters

So are you all ready for Christmas??  I think I am, I hope I am anyway!  LOL

 I just wanted to share with you a set of 4 D.I.Y drink coasters I made to give as a gift.

I used MyMemories digital scrapbook software to make my 4x4 photos

along with 4 different .png files from the "Holiday Owls" pattern set from Designs on Cloud 9 for the centers of my tiles.  I framed the .png images with some matching digital papers and then stamped them using 4 different phrases from the  "oh Christmas Puns" and "Wintery Puns" collections from Joyslife.com stamps.

I put some Stickles on for a Blingy affect - everything looks better with a little glitter!

Make sure you clean you tiles before applying Mod Podge.

 I put one layer of Mod Podge over tile and put down my photo making sure to push it down from the center to the edges to eliminate any air pockets and let dry.  I put 2 layers of Mod Podge over the photo tiles letting dry between coats and I also sealed them with 2 coats of sealer, also letting dry between coats.

Finally I attached a piece of felt to the bottom of the tile to protect your surfaces,
tied them up with a pretty ribbon and Whala!!
 A cute handmade gift!

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci 

Teacher Gift

I decided to make a quick gift for my Daughter's teacher for the start of the new year.

I found this downloadable digital collage on Facebook.

(I am so sorry, I can not for the life of me remember where it came from.  If you know where it came from please leave me a comment letting me know so I can give credit where credit is due.)

Anywho, I wanted to add Designs on Cloud 9 patterns to this project, so I covered up some of the elements in the collage and added my own such as the 2 bear .png's from the "school bears" pattern set and some flowers that came with my digital program.  I then printed it out and added it to an inexpensive frame that I got from Walmart for $3.00.  I guess you can call this a somewhat Hybrid project since I mixed a paper element with digital.  I used a flower .svg from the "Fancy Flower" pattern set. 

This is how it turned out.  I hope you like it.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Weekly FREEBIE

Head over to Designs on Cloud 9 for this weeks FREEBIE

and check out all the other pattern sets she has... They are just adorable!!!

I used the .png's from this weeks freebie and her Butterfly Fairies pattern set to make my NEW blog header using My Memories Digital Software.... if interested in buying the software I used to so EASILY make my header, use my link and PROMO code in the right sidebar @ the top for a great deal!

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Awesome Deal

Every Person who buys MyMemories Suite Software using your MY promo code during this Special Limited Time Offer is eligible to receive a One Year RAKStar Membership - free!! That's a free HUGE Digital Scrapbooking kit every month - and it's MyMemories Suite compatible, so it's like getting a free software content upgrade every month!! Valued at $247.35!!!

Here's how it works: Purchase My Memories Suit using my PROMO CODE (link & code on right hand upper sidebar). Email me your receipt of the MyMemories Suite Software purchase using my Promo code to PMSM0412@GMAIL.com. Receipt must be dated between (February 24, 2012 - March 31, 2012). I will then email your info to my rep at My Memories for a Gift Certificate to The RAK Star membership.

I made a new Blog header...

for myself... whatcha think?

I used My Memories Suite V3 software a quick page from Laitha's Designs which can be found in the My Memories Store & a few of my favorite .png's from Designs on Cloud 9

You can get MMSv3 software at a $10 discount & $10 in digi goodies if you use the link and promo code on the top right of my sidebar)

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

My Memories

Thinking of digital software & your not sure if this awesome affordable gem can use outside digital content... WELL.

yes it can..check out this video to see how easy it is to use....

*Using outside content in your My Memories Suite software* from Lisa Jurrens on Vimeo.

Don't forget to use the PROMO code and link on the upper right hand sidebar of my blog for $20 in savings on this fine software :0)

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Halloween Treat Bags for the Kids

I made these little cuties for my daughters class Halloween party.

I used the Ghost peeker & lollipop from Designs on Cloud 9's Booville Pattern set.

I got the little black paper bags from AC Moore & I had my daughter write Boo! on all of them.

Good for practicing her writing. (She is in 1st grade)

I also made these for her to give out. All the kids in the class are taking the 100 book challenge so I thought what a better thing for reading then a book mark. I designed them in MyMemories Suite Digital Software, personalized for each kid & used the .png file from Designs on Cloud 9's Bookworm set. I printed them all out, cut, laminated and finished them off with a little ribbon.

If you are interested in some Digital software, I have a $10 discount off of the already low price of $39.97 & $10 for some digital goodies. You get the software and $10 in goodies for just $29.97... just use my code on my side bar - top right (the picture will take you directly to where you need to purchase the software)

Thanks for visiting!

hugs, Staci

Project for the kids

Hi there, just wanted to share a little project I did with My Memories Suite Software and .png files from Design on Cloud 9.

I decided since the kids in my daughters class are all learning to read and have taken on the 100 book challenge that I would make them each their own personal book marks. So I designed them using the MyMemories software added the png from the Bookworm collection from Designs on Cloud 9, cut them. laminated them and added a ribbon to each & whala!!!

My Memories software can do more than just digital scrapbook pages. If your interested in purchasing your own software use my link & PROMO code at the upper right hand side of my blog. Software & $10 in digital goodies for only $29.97.

Dandylicious and Becks Digital Halloween Blog Hop

If your looking for the THE HALLOWEEN HOP (10/21) <<--click there

Hi all, if you just happened upon my blog well your in luck!

Today I am participating in a Digital Scrapbooking Halloween blog hop.

This hop will showcase a few different Digital Software's.

Start from the beginning at

Dandy's Blog

If your here from Beck's Cricards your on the right digital highway.

Sponsor for the overall hop is...

Scraptasitcal Kreations

she is giving a $10 GC to her website to one lucky person

that comments on ALL the blogs in the hop.

For my Blog Candy (if you choose)
I have $10 savings code toward the purchase of My Memories Suite V2 software download (This is the software that I will be using today) and $10 for some goodies. $20 savings! so you will get this amazing, user friendly software & $10 worth of goodies for just $29.97.

So everyone is a winner if they choose :0)

If you like the software you can purchase it from my sidebar and use

promo code: STMMMS5895

to receive $10 off the software and $10 in FREE downloads.

That's a $49.97 value (program & some kits) for $29.97....whata deal!!

you MUST use MY LINK (on the top right sidebar) and PROMO CODE provided (mentioned above or under the photo link/copy & paste in your cart) to receive discount

Also if you like MyMemories on Facebook you can get a $5 discount code under the WELCOME tab toward a purchase in their store .

Now onto the projects....

First I would like to mention that I created my blog header using this software and one of the quick page's! Cool huh! you can personalize your blog too with this!!!

They have a lot of different tutorials for different things on their blog and Facebook page!

I started with a blank page for my layouts, but they also have templates too. So many options for designing your projects!

Here is my first layout using The Scaredy Cat .png's from Designs on Cloud 9

This one I used the .png's from "Little Spookers" file

Remember....

If you like the software you can purchase it from my sidebar and use

promo code: STMMMS5895

to receive $10 off the purchase of this software and $10 in FREE downloads.

That's a $49.97 value (program & some kits) for $29.97....whata deal!!

you MUST use MY LINK (on the top right sidebar) and PROMO CODE provided (mentioned above or under the photo link/copy & paste in your cart) to receive discount

Also if you like MyMemories on Facebook you can get a $5 discount code under the WELCOME tab toward a purchase in their store .

Hope you enjoyed my projects now onto your next stop...

Ann Marie

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Complete line up for this Hop...

1. Dandy from Dandylicious Creates http://dandylicioushair.blogspot.com

2. Becky from Becks Cricards http://beckscricards.blogspot.com

3. Staci McD's Crafties ~ http://preciousmem.blogspot.com {{ YOU ARE HERE}}

4. Anne Marie (CM) "One Mouse Click" http://onemouseclick.blogspot.com

5. Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com

Digital Scrapbooking Blog Hop 10/17

Do you do digital layouts? Do you want to learn? This is a blog hop to see what other people are up to in this new and creative way to preserve memories. Some of these ladies are old pros while others, like myself, are new to it all, but we are all crafty so there should be some great layouts to enjoy and maybe a trick or two to learn.

Please join us and hop along starting with Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com our hostess.

Our sponsor for this hop is MyMemories Suite. Be sure to check out their site to see beautiful kits and tutorials to see just how easy it is to start digital scrap booking.

Grand Prize/Runner Up ~ BLOG CANDY:
Grand Prize Winner :(name will be drawn from comments, follow drawing rules):

A free copy of the latest digital scrap booking software from “MyMemories Suite.” and

The Runner Up: $10 Gift Certificate to My Memories Suite to help indulge in your new found hobby.

RULES FOR THE DRAWING:

1. Go to the MyMemories suite site and find a digital kit you like.

2, Return to Lorby's World and post your favorite digital kit in the comment box for this hop.

Jearise from Lorby's World will pick a winner after midnight on October 18th.

If you have traveled from Shannon's Blog, then you are on the right digital highway and you will continue over to Susan's Blog.

If you found yourself on my doorstep by luck, you can head to the beginning of the digital hop highway here: Jearise's blog.

If you love what you see and are not the lucky winner of the Grand Prize Blog Candy (My Memories Suite V2 Software) ...
you can get $10 off your copy of the software and a $10 coupon for some digital software by clicking on the My Memories Photo link in the upper right hand corner of my blog & use the PROMO CODE provided under the photo.

Now onto the projects!

All my projects were created using My Memories Suite v2 Software.

First I wanted to mention that I created my blog header with the software & a quick page layout! Pretty cool huh? Your own personal style added to your blog!

Now I created 5 digital layouts all from scratch (a blank page). The paper pieced looking elements such as the witch boots, bears & robot are all .png files from Designsoncloud9.com (great paper piecing patterns which include .pngs and digi stamps) of which I am a proud Design Team member for!

Here is my very first digital layout... not to bad right?!

Remember....

If you love what you see and are not the lucky winner of the Blog Candy (My Memories Suite V2 Software) you can get $10 off your copy of the software and a $10 coupon for some digital software by clicking on the My Memories Photo link in the upper right hand corner of my blog & use the PROMO CODE provided under the photo.

Your next stop is Susan's blog.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

My Memories Suite software Review & GIVEAWAY!

OK , so as I mentioned in a few posts back, I was given the opportunity to review My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbbook software. Well, I have been playing with it and it is AWESOME ~ and I am loving it! I need to get some more kits when I get some extra dough, but none the less I am liking it, A LOT!

It is pretty easy to navigate and use and what you don't know they have several very good tutorials on their blog and there is super supportive Facebook friends that will jump right in and answer your questions! They also have videos on their Youtube Channel...

So here are a few layouts I have been playing around with.

These were all done with a blank slate except for the last one.

I did the layouts and added the embellies, but they have quick pages where you just drag and drop your photos into. The last layout I used is a Designer Template & I added a .png file from Designs on Cloud 9 The 2nd to last one also has a .png from Designs on Cloud 9 also.

*****Coupon/promo for $10 off software and $10 in free downloads when you use the code to purchase the software SEE BOTTOM OF POST****

OK so here is the part you all are really interested in... the GIVEAWAY rules!

You will have up to 4 chances to win.

Do one or all it's up to you on how many chance you want

(leave ONE comment for each entry and a way to reach you if you happen to win)

1. Become a follower of my blog/or if you already are ~ comment -counts as 1 entry

2. go to My Memories Suites, come back here and tell me what your favorite item is from their shop ~ comment - counts as 1 entry

3. Become a follower of My Memories Suites Blog ~ comment here - counts as 1 entry

4. Go to My Memories Suites Facebook page "LIKE" them tell'em Staci sent you ~ comment here - counts as 1 entry

COMMENTS will CLOSE 9/4/11 8:00 PM est

Winner will be announced 9/5/11

Now if you can't wait and you want to buy it now I have been authorized to give you a coupon/promo code for $10 off the The My Memories Suites Version 2 software using this link and

coupon/promo code: STMMMS58959

plus you get $10 in free downloads when you purchase the software using this code.

That is a $20 DEAL

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Slice of Life Digi page

If your looking for the My Memories Suite Giveaway click HERE!

Here is a page I did using the awesome software mentioned above

and the bear with orange slice .png from Designs on Cloud 9 of course :0)

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Come back tomorrow for the GIVEAWAY details

If you can't wait for the GIVEAWAY here is a special code for $10 off Version 2 software plus $10 in free downloads from their shop

PROMO/COUPON code: STMMMS58959

My very first attempt at Digital Scrapbooking

Finally got the program uploaded to my computer today & played just a little.... so here is my very first attempt at making something with My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking. I even figured out how to incorporate a png from Designs on Cloud 9. I also used a sketch from Sketchsupport.com

So I will play some more and get my review and giveaway up by the end of the week so stay tuned.