Papercraft Haven and More

When I first started digital scrapbooking, I started out by using Serif Craft Artist software (or at least the previous version that is), so this is what I have used from day one!  I tend to do easier type of layouts and projects...but I also love to play with all the bells and whistles, to see what I can come up with too!   I love the free kits I could download and use, without having to spend a bunch of money up front..., but I also like the kits you can purchase too!      You can download a free version of software at Daisy Trail web site, along with more free kits you can use!  Sign up for a free account, that way you can get on and check out what others are doing!  This review is on the Craft Artist 2 Professional software - cost $39.99, but is worth it in my opinion with everything you get with it!   Create scrapbook pages, photo books,  cards, invitations, toppers for cup cakes,  gift bags, tags, certificates, flyers and ...

I have paper scrapbooked for 16 years now...there is nothing better than finishing up an album or project...for everyone to see, touch and feel!  Then a few years ago, I was asked to do a review on some digital software...and off I went to play!  I spent a few days getting to know the software, downloading a free kit - and once my software was sent, I borrowed a few digital photos and created...that was it for me!  Paper versus digital...I love both, and still do both!    So, for those of you who haven't touched digital...but are curious about it, you will get all things beginner digital scrapbooking - Memories in Tyme style, once a week starting today!!  The best part about digital scrapbooking is being able to go home, right after an event - and scrapbook the photos from that event while your thoughts are still fresh... without having to wait for the photos to be developed and go shopping for supplies!  Another great thing I like about digital scrap...

Welcome to the Celebrate mother's blog hop!!!  If you are hopping along with us, then you should be at the very beginning! We don't want you to miss out on all the great projects you will see about mothers today!  Welcome back to our blog hops - only this time, you will see things a bit smaller, and with my cohort Deborah (who you will see next) and I taking turns each month!  We are excited to bring back the hops - so lets get started!!!!  Mothers - we all have one...or are one - they are a necessary part of our existence - and today, we celebrate THEM!  We have our own mom's, our mother-in-law's, step-mom's, surrogate mom's, our sister's who turn in to a mother figure, Aunt's, Grandma's.....  People who are in our lives that help us to become the women we are today - this blog hop is all in celebration of each and every one of them!!!  I am working on a mini album...my thoughts of being a mom when each of my kids were b...

Welcome to the Memories in Tyme blog hops - where you will find some seriously talented people who love to share their ideas with you!  Our hop today and  is anything relating to Mothers Day- doesn’t matter if it is a layout, card, mini album, or decorating item, if it’s about mom…it’ll be here!!!   We all have one, and some of us even have 2 - or mom’s we wish we ours, or our friends’ mom’s who turn into ours…  I have been lucky to have the amount of amazing women in my life, all who have taught me one thing or another about being a mom!   Let’s celebrate all MOM’s here!!!   Here is the blog hop line up in case you get lost along the way... 1. Lynda - http://www.memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ 2. Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/ 3.  Claire - http://scrapmyway.blogspot.com/ 4.  Rachel - http://www.happyscrappinsquad.com/ 5.  Janet - http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/ 6.  Lori - http://scrappinmystressawa...

**The links are now fixed for day one, and added to the post here - so please make sure you check out everyone's post...come back here and add your comment last telling me you checked out both days and you will get an extra entry in the drawing for January!!!** Welcome to the "All About the 70's" Blog Hop!!      We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything related to the 70's!!   So pull out your bell-bottoms and peace signs, and join us for the FUN...  You'll find an array of ideas throughout this hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every GROOVY project along the way!!  This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to check it all out (besides, we have a FAR OUT prize for a random someone who visits and comments on each stop for each day!!)... We can guarantee some psychedelic excitement for this event... So let's get ho...

Welcome to the "New Year's Resolutions" Blog Hop!! We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature our New Year's Hopes, Dreams, and Commitments!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! We can guarantee LOTS of inspiration for this event... So let's get hopping!!  You are at the beginning of the hop so lets get things started folks!   For the hop today, I've created a few layouts for my "intentions".  One thing I love is digital scrapbooking - because of the ease of use!  The software I used is from Daisy Trails  which also has free scrapbook kits as well that you can play with!   I love being able to play with the background papers, and the embellishments that I normally wouldn't be able to use otherwise - and I can use them in different ways,...

    This month, I am a guest designer for Scrappin Chicks Challenge Blog -  and I am very thankful for the opportunity!  I can't wait to show you all the fun pages relating to this album I am doing, so lets get started with the idea!!!        For the digital software, I am using Serif Digital Scrapbook Artist 2 software and free kits, which I truly am in love with, let me tell you!  They have a free version of their software you can download, their newest version lets you make cards as well as scrapbook pages, which is really cool!  I just love their page kits, which has allowed me to make a bunch of really fun pages, let me tell you!   I have yet to spend money on kits, and have made darling pages just from the free kits alone!        This album will be for this years Halloween events and photos.  My kids always have a fun party for their friends and neighbors, and each year it grows more and more!...

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that are All About Fall Day 2!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to catch both days for maximum ideas (you'll find the entire line-up below my post)!! Before the leaves change color and fall... let's get hopping!!  We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper today -- A $25 Gift Certificate for Designs On Cloud 9!!  To be eligible, please visit each "Blog Hop Stop" and leave a comment!!  One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, September 21st (giving you plenty of time to finish the hop)... For more details on what you could choose if YOU are the winner, please be sure to visit our sponsor: For today's project, I am doing a digital album, this one is   about each of the  s...

Layout for Big Picture Scrapbooking class I took      A few weeks ago, I was asked to do a review on some digital software called My Memories Suite v2 , I am hooked.....for many reasons!!!   One reason right off - is the ease of use for downloading the software and kits they have.  I downloaded their free kits so I could play with the software itself.  I downloaded all of the free kits, which was enough to make 12 layouts from a class I took at Big Picture Scrapbooking (and very well worth it too)!!!  Another reason is their selection of not only free kits, but kits that are priced at $9.99 and less in tons of different themes as well!         This software is not hard to use or learn, very user friendly in fact!  If you are already familiar with any kind of digital software, then you shouldn't have too much of a problem.  However, it might take you a few days of playing with the software to get used to it's fea...