My Memories Giveaway WINNER!

The winner of the My Memories Suite giveaway is......

Congratulations! I will contact you via email soon.

My Memories Suite Review & GIVEAWAY!

I have had the opportunity to use the digital scrapbooking software from My Memories Suite.

I started scrapbooking 10 years ago and have always been into paper scrapbooking. So this was my first time trying out digital scrapbooking!

Here are a couple layouts I made...

The My Memories site was easy to navigate as I downloaded the software. I also downloaded some extras!

I liked how easy it was to move things around & re-size the items or the photos. Everything is very user-friendly.

Another good thing is that even if you don't scrapbook, this software would be great for designing headers & buttons for you blog, or any other blog design you may require.

I was always unsure of the whole digital scrapbooking, but it is sure nice to not have any supplies to clear off the work surface at the end! ;) And it's nice to be able to put pages together so quickly!

If you want to save $10 on your purchase of the My Memories Suite v3 digital scrapbooking software & get  a $10 coupon for the My Memories store, use this code: STMMMS11214

Now onto the giveaway!!

Enter below to win your own copy of the digital scrapbooking software from My Memories Suite! (Prize valued at $39.97)

You can earn up to 9 entries for this giveaway, enter using the Rafflecopter form below!

GOOD LUCK!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

FYI: I was given a copy of this software to review, opinions in this review are my own.

WINNER of the Little Miss Cherie Giveaway!!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered the Little Miss Cherie giveaway! It's an amazing Etsy shop! Thanks so much to Erin for sponsoring this giveaway & for making really pretty stuff!!

Random.org selected the first commenter as the winner:

Congratulations to Kim!!!

some info & reminders!

Happy Monday, everyone! A few things I need to tell you.....

1. I recently guest-posted on Pocket Change. You can see my organizing post HERE.
2. Time is running out to enter the Little Miss Cherie giveaway! You have until noon MST on Wednesday to enter. I will announce the winner later that day. Anything from her shop would make a fabulous Christmas gift for someone, or a perfect accessory for you or your little girl! You can enter HERE.
3. I am scheduling some blog swaps and guest posts for the end of November. Email me if you are interested! craftingandcreativity@gmail.com
4. I've updated some of the pages that are linked to the menu bar. I try to keep them fairly up-to-date.
5. You may or may not have noticed that I am no longer posting scrapbook pages for "scrapbook saturday".

Have a great week!!

GIVEAWAY- Little Miss Cherie

I am excited to tell you about Little Miss Cherie today! Little Miss Cherie is a fabulous Etsy shop filled with pretty handmade accessories for you or your little girl. She makes some seriously pretty flowers!

Last month I won a $25 credit to her shop. I was so excited when my order arrived! And it came in like 2 days! It helps that she lives in the same province as me ;)

But anyways, I was impressed by how cute everything looked. I love how professional her packaging is. And the hair things I ordered?? So awesome! They just make me smile...

And here are some photos of my daughter with her new hair accessories...

The pig-tail clips are gorgeous! Just pretend that my 18-month old sat still & that her pig-tails are even... and that I found the plain elastics that I put in a "safe spot"...

All the flowers are so cute for day-to-day use and are so so pretty for church!

Erin is so fantastic to work with & her products will not disappoint you!

Erin has a deal on, this week only, for Crafting and Creativity readers....

Buy 1 get 1 FREE! (free item must be equal or less than the value of the purchased item)

Just tell her that Sarah from Crafting and Creativity sent you! :)

I am excited that she has offered to give away a $25 credit to her shop to one lucky Crafting and Creativity reader!!!!

Ways to enter:

1.Visit Erin's Little Miss Cherie Etsy shop and leave a comment telling me which item (or items!) is your favourite.

2."Like" Little Miss Cherie on Facebook.

3.Add Little Miss Cherie shop to your favourites on Etsy.

4.Follow Crafting & Creativity via Google Friend Connect, or tell me if you are already a follower.

{Please leave a separate comment for each entry.}

You have until 12 noon MST on November 9th to enter.

I will announce the lucky winner on later November 9th.

Good luck!!

WINNERS of the Pickle Doodle Designs Giveaway!!

And according to Random.org, the winners of the Pickle Doodle Designs giveaway are....

The winner of invitations with coordinates is #25 ---- Scrappy Gifts!

The winner of the 11x14 print is #3 ---- Sunni @ Love Affair with my Brother!

Congratulations ladies! Please email me to claim your prize: craftingandcreativity@gmail.com

And don't forget, Pickle Doodle Designs is offering 15% off during the month of November.

Use coupon code GIVEAWAY15 when you order!

GIVEAWAY- Pickle Doodle Designs

Pickle Doodle Designs is a great Etsy shop filled with awesome designs for printables, invitations, and announcements. The printables are perfect for your home, or to frame and give away as a gift.

I love my new monogram printable......

(And it looks way way cuter in person!) I liked how great Lizzy was to work with, how quickly she got my print ready, and that there are no shipping costs or waits involved because you get to print out your order at home or at your local print shop.

She's also offering a discount for my readers until the end of November. Be sure to mention that you're from Crafting and Creativity to take advantage of the savings!

The Giveaway-

There are 2 separate prizes up for grab... enter to win:

an 11x14 print

-or-

an invitation with coordinates

Ways to enter:

-follow Crafting and Creativity via Google Friend Connect {one entry}

-follow Crafting and Creativity on Facebook or Twitter {one entry each}

-add Pickle Doodle Designs to your circle on Etsy {one entry}

-"Like" Pickle Doodle Designs on Facebook {one entry}

-follow Pickle Doodle Designs on Twitter {one entry}

-follow Lizzy's blog via Google Friend Connect {one entry}

You can have up to 7 entries & since there will be 2 winners chosen, your odds at winning aren't too shabby!

Please leave a separate comment for each entry. You have until noon on October 31st to enter.

Two winners will be randomly selected a week from today- Monday, October 31st, 2011.

winners of the headband giveaway!

Thanks to those who entered my headband giveaway!!

Here are the 2 winners.....

The white with green polka dots headband goes to:

#15- Tricia

The pink flower with purple jewel headband goes to:

#21- Kady L.

Congratulations ladies!! Please email me your mailing address by the 15th of August!

craftingandcreativity@gmail.com

headband giveaway!

I am grateful for all the fabulous people who follow my blog and keep up with it on Facebook! As a way of saying thank you, I am giving away 2 headbands (made by me!)

The first one is this cute twisted rosette headband. It's made using white fabric with green polka dots. Because of the elastic, it will fit any girl- from a toddler to an adult!

The second one is this flower one with a purple jewel in the centre. The elastic also allows it to fit any girl, from a toddler to an adult!

Entering is easy!

1. "Like" Crafting and Creativity on Facebook. (1 entry, mandatory)
2. Follow Crafting and Creativity via Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)
3. Follow me on Pinterest. (1 entry)

*Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Also let me know which headband you would like if you win! ( If you don't have a Google Account and only follow on Facebook, you can enter as an anonymous commenter. Just make sure to leave your name with your comment! )


*Open only to residents of Canada and the United States.

2 winners will be chosen randomly on August 8th. Good luck everyone!

winner of the sample box giveaway!

So I know I am crazy LATE at posting a winner for this giveaway. My 13 month old little girl has had some respiratory problems and spent some time in the hospital this week. And I was obviously with her the whole time.



Using random.org, the winner of the My Dream Sample Box giveaway was #1 which was this entry:


Rebecca Watson said...
i am a follower of your blog! :)

what a cool giveaway!!!

May 3, 2011 10:08 AM



CONGRATULATIONS Rebecca! I will pass along your email address so that Cindy can contact you!

winner of the pearl necklace set!

Happy Friday!

The winner of the pearl necklace set from My Dream Party is......

#2 {chosen using random.org- my computer won't do the screen shot for some reason!}
which was this comment:

sandandstarfish said...
I follow My Dream Party's blog :)
May 2, 2011 10:18 AM


I will pass your email along so you can get your prize! :)
Congratulations!!

GIVEAWAY- from My Dream Sample Box

I have another fabulous giveaway for you today!

My Dream Sample Box is giving away a box of approximately 8-12 goodies to one lucky winner!!

Some info about My Dream Sample Box:
Are you are looking to try a new product before you purchase it? Then My Dream Sample box is for you! Our samples are from the best crafters and artisans on the Internet. The companies that are in our box are dedicated to making sure you see the best that they have to offer. Each month we theme a sample box filled with 15-20 different businesses' for you to view. The boxes are filled with great items such as candles, tarts, bath & body, scrubs, cookies, jewelry, party favors, cards and so much more, from some of the best e-tailers on the Internet!

{excerpt from My Dream Sample Box. com}


Here are some examples of what your prize may look like:



Here are the ways you can enter:

1. Follow Crafting and Creativity via Google Friend Connect.


2. Follow the My Dream Sample Box blog via Google Friend Connect.


3. "Like" My Dream Sample Box on Facebook.


4. Follow my Dream Sample Box on Twitter.
   
   

Please leave a separate comment for each entry. You have until Friday to enter and I will announce the winner on Saturday! Giveaway open to US residents only.

Good luck everyone!!

GIVEAWAY- from My Dream Party

Let's do a giveaway today!!

My Dream Party has offered to give this pretty new pearl necklace set! {retail value $35}

And here are the easy ways you can enter:

1. Follow Crafting and Creativity through Google Friend Connect.





2. Follow the My Dream Party blog.





3. Follow My Dream Party on Facebook.





4. Follow My Dream Party on Twitter.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry. You have until Thursday to enter. Giveaway only open to US residents. I will announce the winner on Friday!

Good luck everyone!!

the winners!

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend so far! The 3 winners from the Peek-a-boo Patterns giveaway are:

#10 ---Frankie, Michaela, Goy and Marion ***Please send me your email address so I can pass it on to Amy***

# 15 --- Jana

#5 --- PurpleLadyBug

Congratulations!!

Enjoy your patterns! I will send your email addresses to Amy so that she can contact you each of you.

Later!

Q & A

First of all, remember to enter my current giveaway from Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop!! She is giving away 2 patterns to 3 winners! You have until Friday to enter HERE!!


And here are some answers to questions I have been asked recently.....

Q:What is one crafting skill that you have yet to master and that you hope to learn someday?
A: I would love to learn to knit and crochet. I just have so many things on my to-craft list right now that I don't feel ready to jump into a brand new skill quite yet.

Q:What's your favorite thing about blogging?
A: Well I started blogging 3 years ago as a way to share pictures and updates with family and friends. After a while, I started posting scrapbook pages and craft projects, too. Ultimately I decided that I needed to have a separate home for my creative stuff & that's when I started this blog. I love that through my family blog that I am able to keep family updated on what we're doing. And that I have a record of our life. It's more of a journal to me now. I have referred to it as I update baby books or add journalling to a scrapbook page.

With this craft blog, I love that I have a home for all the crafty things I do. I am overwhelmed that I have as many followers as I do. It's awesome that you are interested to come and check out my latest project.

I have "met" so many creative women that inspire me! I love that in this blog world that we can share projects that inspire each other and that by leaving a simple comment, we could be making some one's day. With the "stats" tab for this blog, it's amazing to see that MOST of the visitors to this blog don't even live in the same country as me! Pretty cool :)

Q:How do you find time to craft and blog when you have young kids?
A: Ummm... I am just like all the other moms out there with craft blogs I imagine. My kids come first. This blog is just for fun. That's why I don't have any current desire to charge for ad spots or anything like that. With that being said, I can be kind of sporadic in when I post. I craft and scrapbook when I have time. And I blog when I have time. I like not feeling obligated to post here because I think that would take some of the fun away if this began to feel like work.



Q: Did you create your new blog design?
A: No. My blog's new look is courtesy of Mike & Maryanne's blog designs!

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Last week I started putting together my Project Life album for 2009. I had taken a picture every day that year. Other than that album, my scrapbook is "caught up" until March 2010, and my daughter was born in April '10.

With my scrapbooking now, I still want to "catch up" my kids' albums and keep our family albums up to date. This year I am doing Project Life again. I really missed doing it last year, but thought it would be too hard to keep it up with a new baby.

Anyways, when my kit arrived last Wednesday I worked throughout the day as I was able to & completed the first 2 months! How cool is it that I was able to document 2 months of pictures easily in one day AND it was a fairly busy day.

I love the concept of the kit where everything is ready for the photos and the story. Everything is coordinated. But most of all I love how it makes me look at things a bit differently. The little everyday moments get documented. I take more meaningful pictures and I take pictures of simple moments and things that would otherwise be forgotten. I can't wait to get my photos from this year into an album, too! :)

Anyways, here's a taste of what my pages look like. I love remembering how little my son was 2 years ago and reading through the stories I recorded. (BTW I have a separate blog where I organize my pictures and the journalling which gives me an easy reference as I work on my album.)



Anyone else doing the Project Life thing this year??