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{Giveaway} Winner Announced

Thank you to all who entered the My Memories Giveaway here at Small Fine Print.

I do have a winner to announce now!

.... I wish I could insert a drum roll or something more fun than just plain ol' spitting it out...

...maybe if I just keep stalling and inserting new lines like this then it will count?....

OKAY OKAY! The winner is-

#16 Walter C. "liked" My Memories on facebook
Interestingly enough, he was the only male to enter the contest (that fact had nothing to do with winning. The winner was selected at random by Rafflecopter.com) I just thought it was interesting that's all.

Congratulations to Walter C.!

Walter, when you entered the giveaway you provided your email address. I will be contacting you via email with the information of how to claim your prize.

For the rest of you, don't frown! You can still own My Memories Software, and at a discounted price through Small Fine Print.
$10 off your software order & $10 off the My Memories Store! a $20 value!
Which means you can get this software for $30 PLUS $10 to the store!

Your unique coupon code is:

STMMMS30383

Copy and paste during check out to receive this amazing deal!

Very Pinteresting...

First things first- don't forget to enter my giveaway! It ends today and it's still anyone's game at this point :)

Because my Ros is only 1 week old, I haven't gotten to my list of to-do's craft wise. But that hasn't stopped me from day dreaming up more ideas during nap time (when I should be putting laundry away)...

Here's my recent Pinterest loves:

Crafts Board:
DIY String Feathers- I love the wreath they made with some of the feathers!!

Source: twiggstudios.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Holiday Decor And Crafts:
Father's Day is coming up, I'm lovin' this saying-

Source: madeit.com.au via Mandy on Pinterest

Sweets Board:
How cute would a bouquet of cupcakes be on a table at a party? LOVE it!

Source: 52kitchenadventures.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Things to Sew board:
I love these soft blocks- mostly because of the uniqueness of the images. ASL Love and balloon animals? too cute!

Source: sewcando.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Quotes Board:
Sometimes, you just gotta outlast the devil.

Source: jimmyandheather.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Things That Make You Go Mmmm Board:
Can I just say, OBSESSED! If it weren't $25 I'd order right now. I'm currently looking for someone to make it for me for cheaper. lol. Way cheaper.

Source: elliebelliedesign.bigcartel.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Munchkin To Do's Board:
I love love love this from Little Dove Creations. I plan on making a sister one for Ros

Source: littledovecreations.blogspot.com via Mandy on Pinterest

Thanks for sticking around despite my lack of posting! I'm enjoying every minute of my new little girl. She is absolutely perfect and we are all in heaven now that she has joined the family. I have a very cute tutorial coming up of a photo prop I made for her birth announcements (that I'll be making via My Memories - the digital scrapbooking software that has a current giveaway on my blog!!!)

{Review} My Memories - Welcome Roslyn! {CLOSED}

{this giveaway is now closed}
I have some very exciting news!

First things first- notice ghost town around here this passed week or so? I had my baby! Welcome to the world Roslyn! It was an incredible experience and we are so thrilled to be adding "Ros" to our small, growing family. Her big sister loves her so much already and it is crazy just how similar their newborn faces are! I wonder how much Ros will change or if she'll look just like Joee...

Just in time for me to document my special arrival- I received the opportunity to review

My Memories

My Memories is a digital scrapbook software that allows you to create layouts, pages and frames from the comfort of your own home. So while I was resting and recovering from childbirth (hello, sofa city! Pajama city at that...)- I was able to create these adorable scrapbook pages for Roslyn's baby book:

My Memories Suite has this awesome tool that will tell me where binding would go so I know not to design within that limit if I plan on binding. So I have the option of printing to bind or print for a store bought scrapbook (the kind with protective sheets).

The fun doesn't stop there! Do you know what is in 2 weeks? Joee's birthday party- the big 2! We're having a small get together with immediate family only (hello, newborn city here!) but that doesn't mean it has to be a boring one! And with My Memories I was able to create a photo sheet invite for Joee to pass out to her cousins, Aunts/Uncles, and Grandma & Grandpa. Check it:

I created this page in 4x6 so I can upload directly to a printer of my choice for 1-Hour pick up in the photo department! There are many templates available with the software, or custom size your page.

My Memories software is so easy and fun to use. I love that the software comes with a ton of embellishments and paper backgrounds free. I didn't feel like I had to invest in add-on packages right away, I'm still going through all they offer free!
Watch this 2 minute video to see what the software looks and works like:

The company behind it is incredible and have extended a giveaway to one of my readers!!!!

To enter: (View embedded info below. May not be seen from certain mobile phones or data plans)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The giveaway is open until Saturday!
The winner will be announced Sunday

And it's not over- for those of you who don't win, you can still score an awesome deal-- $10 off your software order & $10 off the My Memories Store! a $20 value!
Which means you can get this software for $30 PLUS $10 to the store!

Your unique coupon code is:

STMMMS30383

Copy and paste during check out to receive this amazing deal!

Pergola

So, you wanna see more of our Pergola, eh? You asked for it!

You've seen me mention before that we are first time home buyers, and newly home buyers at that! We've been in our home 6 months now. When we first did a walk through, we loved the clean slate back yard we had:

Nothing but dirt! We were excited to put our own ideas and creations to work back there. We had never done any landscaping or building of any sort before, but my husband is a genius and loves to learn how to do things himself. Our first major project, pergola!

Try not to judge as the junk started to pile up back there too. The tools are all borrowed from my parents in order to work on our back yard and will soon be returned, and the toys are to keep Miss Joee occupied while we work. Try not to let it distract from the great wood element we have in our backyard now! Pergola!

This week, my husband is working on the deck that goes under it, extending our patio out about 6 feet. Then, and only then, will we finally get rid of the junk you see pictured and get some real outdoor furniture and ambience. I'm excited to start showing you all of those fun and exciting things :)

How To Fold King Size Sheets (Fitted Included)

My husband worked at a mattress store while in college. He can tell you more about mattresses than you probably want to know. Good news for me, that means we scored on a top of the line mattress (FREE!) while we were "starving college students". We quickly upgraded from our hand-me-down queen size bed (thank you in-laws for the borrow) to a king size luxury bed!
Don't ask me the brand or name, I couldn't tell ya. I just know its amazing.
Do you know how hard it is to fold such large pieces of fabric that is king sized sheets?! OH king size linens, you were the death of me... until recently! I'm going to share with you want I learned about folding and storing such huge pieces of linen.
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