Wednesday's Challenge and FREEBIES

This is actually the challenge from LAST week but I have had no time to get it done, so here I am with less than 2 hrs left to post it!! Yikes!   But I'm happy with how it turned out.   The goal was to take a NOT so perfect picture and scrap it.  We all have those don't we?!  Here's mine in trying to get both dogs to sit still.  Max is the 5mth old puppy and Fritzy is about 17mths.

I used "Puppy Love Pack" by Snickerdoodle Designs

If you are interested in purchasing the My Memories Suite v2 software, 

here is what you do:

1. Go to 

                      https://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software

2. Use code STMMS4223 to get $10 off your purchase.

After your purchase they will give you another code in your email for $10 off digi art at their store which means you can score a couple new kits as well!! :D

**********************Now ON to the FREEBIES********************

My Memories has been gracious enough to give me freebies to pass along to you on a weekly basis.  I told you they're awesome!! :D   

 Click on the picture and it'll take you to a download page.  They give you these two quick pages, which includes 6 page elements that you can manipulate as you need with any project.

I think this would be so adorable for a little girls party or for a girls night out!  Show me what you do with it!!

Come back on Thursday for another Freebie!!!  

It'll coordinate well with todays!! 

And don't be afraid to show off your memories!

A surprise because I can....

I have one extra FREEBIE from MyMemories that I'm giving to you this week because I can. :D

Click on the picture and it'll take you to a download page.  They give you these two quick pages, which includes 9 page elements that you can manipulate however you desire.

Remember the link DOES expire, so grab it NOW!

Enjoy and don't be afraid to show off your Memories!

My Memories has been gracious enough to give me freebies to pass along to you on a weekly basis.  I told you they're awesome!! :D  This coordinates wonderfully with last weeks freebie. 

 Click on the picture and it'll take you to a download page.  They give you these two quick pages, which includes 7 page elements that you can manipulate as you need with any project.

Grab these Freebies while you can, because the link WILL expire quickly!! 

 Enjoy and don't be afraid to show off your Memories!

p.s.  I may have another surprise later today.....:D

Help is on the Way!!!

If you've finally plunged into digital scrapbooking by purchasing MyMemories Suite v2 but not sure where to start, check out this video tutorial.  It is very helpful!  If you haven't bought the software yet, don't forget to use code 

STMMS4223 to get $10 off when you do.

click on the picture to take you to your help

Wednesday's Challenge and FREEBIES

I am loving My Memories' Wednesday's Challenges.  They enable me to scrap outside my comfort zone and learn new techniques.  This week involves wrapping text.  It is a very useful technique when you don't want to detract from your photo with a bunch of words, but still want to journal.  Here is mine for the week:

I used "Indian Summer" by Trixie Scraps.

If you are interested in purchasing the My Memories Suite v2 software, here is what you do:

1. Go to 

                      https://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software

2. Use code STMMS4223 to get $10 off your purchase.

After your purchase they will give you another code in your email for $10 off digi art at their store which means you can score a couple new kits as well!! :D

**********************Now ON to the FREEBIES********************

My Memories has been gracious enough to give me freebies to pass along to you on a weekly basis.  I told you they're awesome!! :D  Here is the first one. 

 Click on the picture and it'll take you to a download page.  They give you these two quick pages, which includes 9 page elements that you can manipulate as you need with any project.

Come back next Thursday for another Freebie!!!  It'll coordinate well with todays!! 

And don't be afraid to show off your memories!

Scrapbooking with My Memories.

I starting using My Memories Suite v2 software this past month and am in LOVE.  It is so easy to use and it comes with a huge stash of FREE papers, embellishments and fun stuff right off the bat!  I've just completed my 6-10th pages today and love how I can quickly get a page done in 15 min when I really set my mind to it.  And I'm doing it while taking up so little space.  I'm not spreading pictures, stickers, papers, scissors and whatnot all over my living room while watching t.v.  I actually did the page below while we watched a family movie.  That was an added bonus because I did it with the lights out and it only took up my lap!  EVERYthing is on my laptop.  Like I said, I am in LOVE!

So during the movie I did the Wednesday Challenge from last week.  They set one up every week and you gives you a chance to maybe try a technique you'd not done yet and win store credit at the same time!  This challenge was as a simple as "Use one frame."  I actually haven't used a frame yet, so it was fun!

Here is the page I came up with:

I used "Puppy Love Pack" kit from Snickernoodle Designs

If you are interested in purchasing the My Memories Suite v2 software, here is what you do:

1. Go to https://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software

2. Use code STMMS4223 to get $10 off your purchase.

After your purchase they will give you another code in your email for $10 off digi art at their store which means you can score a couple new kits as well!! :D


Let me know if you get it.  I would love to see your creations!!

Baking in the Van - experiment 1

I came across a blog earlier in the week that gave directions on how to bake cookies in the car.  With the high heat index I knew we were supposed to have at the end of the week, I had plans to give it a try.  However, I didn't really 'plan ahead' with supplies and I believe that worked against me.


Here's the link to which I based my experiment:  http://bakingbites.com/2007/09/car-baked-chocolate-chip-cookies-step-by-step/


It turns out I had NO pre-made dough in the freezer AND I was out of chocolate chips. (I know...can you imagine?!  I'm still shaking my head at the travesty of the situation).  :D  I was in a hurry to get them in the van and didn't want to make it from scratch..  So I went to my pantry and found a box to make sugar cookies and brownies.  It would have to do!  I wanted to make the most of the experiment so I attempted brownies as well....had to get the chocolate in somehow! 


The kids decorated the sugar cookies and I put the brownie batter into bite-size-easier-to-cook sections.

When I put them in the van the temp initially read 106.1 and that was with all the windows rolled down all morning!  Notice that I used a digital thermometer.  If you are really interested to see how hot it gets, I don't suggest using this kind as they turn off automatically...making it too much of a temptation to open the door and check it (yes, I speak from experience ;)).  Again...I didn't plan ahead and could NOT find my oven thermometer anywhere.

I put them in shortly before noon.

By the time I walked away from putting them in it was already 126.3!!

 About 2.5 hrs into the baking the thermometer read over 150, however, I believe the heat of the sun prevented it from showing the true temperature.  You can see the black on the left side of the numbers quickly growing across to the right not enabling an accurate reading.  When I went inside to reset the thermometer it was a literal sauna in there...the sweat was just dripping.

During the last hour I put tin foil over the sides (forgot to take a pic) at the suggestion of a friend. I finally had to take them inside about 4:30pm because I had to run a couple errands.  As the previous bloggers directions explained, I was not expecting a browned or crispy product. 

They were mostly done...just a tad still moist throughout the middle. :(

I had made white chili in the crockpot and was CRAVING homemade cornbread to go with it....so I finally turned on the oven when I got home and finished off the experiment with the cornbread. :D

So.....would I do it again you ask?

YES, in a heartbeat!  My kids thought it was cool.

Ok, so did I. :D

Would I plan ahead better?

Why would I not? :D

What would I do differently?

1. Either have pre-made dough or make the dough a day ahead so it's fresh and not from some old box.

2. I would make sure I had chocolate chips. :D :D

3. I would find my oven thermometer if I really have to know exactly how hot it is in the van (and of course I want to know).

4. I would not open the door for at least 2.5 hours!! Not even ONCE!  It's not like they're going to burn. :D

5.  I would make a miniature "oven" over each pan using tin foil...like a "foil packet."

6.  Because it's at a "low oven" temperature, I think a fruit leather would be perfect, especially if you can put it in in the morning and let it be in there until dinner at the latest.  THAT's what I'm going to try next.....with yummy strawberries!

Let me know if you give a try and how it turned out!!