My Memories Software Giveaway!!

Liz, from My Memories, contacted us to see if we wanted to do a digital scrapbooking software giveaway.  We couldn't resist!

The my memories suite software is easy to use, has great layouts to choose from, and various free elements to get your creative juices flowing.  The software isn't limited to just scrapbooking either.  You can create cards, videos, and photo books too!

So here's the deal:  My Memories would love to give one of our readers their own FREE DOWNLOAD for their my memories suite software.  And, as a special deal for all of our readers, they gave us a Share the Memories coupon code STMMMS45229 that provides a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software AND a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store!  There are loads of fun scrapbooking kits and album templates choose from.  

I created the following scrapbook layout using one of the easy layout templates and some of the free elements which are included with the software.  Oh, and some wonderfully-dated photos from my high school days.  :)

I also made this Christmas Card:

So how do you win this incredible giveaway?  There are a few different ways to enter.  Choose one, or multiply your chances by completing all five!

1.  For entry #1, go to the My Memories site and browse through their adorable paper packs and layouts.  Then, leave a comment here on our blog telling us which one(s) you love!
2. For entry #2, follow the My Memories Blog, then leave a new comment here letting us know you're their newest follower.
3. For entry #3, follow us here at This & That Creative and leave a comment letting us know you're our newest follower!  Already a follower?  No worries, just let us know in a comment.
4. For entry #4, "like" My Memories on Facebook and let us know in another comment!
5. And finally, for entry #5, "like" This & That Creative on Facebook.  Don't forget to leave another comment.

This giveaway will end Friday, October 21, 2011, 11:59 PM MST.  All comment entries must be posted before then!  The winner will be announced the following week, so stay tuned.  Good luck!


And don't forget, even if you don't win the giveaway, you can still use the Share the Memories coupon code STMMMS45229 that provides a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software AND a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store!

The Pink Monogram Giveaway

I just wanted to give everyone a shout out that my friend Katherine from Domestic Diva in Training is hosting a giveaway right now for The Pink Monogram! The prize is valued at $160! Go check out her post HERE for your chance to win! The contest is officially open now and will end Monday April 4th, 2011 at 8:30 AM.

Belly Band Tutorial and GIVEAWAY!!!

Pregnancy will inevitably come to a lot of us and so will the need for new clothes. But with the new Belly Band you won't have to buy expensive maternity jeans. The only problem with this wonderful invention is that it is $30! Sure it's the price of one pair of jeans (two if you shop like me), but it is something that can easily be made at home for a few dollars.

First, you need a stretchy and durable fabric. I got a spandex rayon blend that had no shimmer. Measure around your hips and around your abdomen. You want the band to fit tight around the hips to keep the pants up, but you don't want to squeeze your guts out. This being said, if your measurements are more than a few inches off from each other, you may need to taper the fabric. Remember to add 1/2" seam allowance.

I also doubled my fabric for clean lines and a sturdier product. I wanted a full panel cover, so I measured the fabric 24" wide and folded it over. Remember to keep the stretch of the fabric going around your middle.

I decided to add lace to this particular band, so I cut the lace about 2 inches longer than the fabric.

Put right sides of the fabric together, and then place the lace in between, so you stitch it all together in one shot. You'll want to give the lace a little slack as you sew so it will have some stretch with your body.

After stitching down the side, turn the fabric right side out.

Next, fold the fabric to complete the seam down the side. If you prefer a seam to be going down both sides of the garment, Cut along the fold, and stitch the other side as well. If you do this, be sure to allow 1" seam allowance.

So that's it! Very easy to make and very versatile to wear. And it's a whole lot more comfortable than trying to keep those pregnancy jeans adjusted!

Now for the fun part! I will be giving away 2 custom made belly bands!

****GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED****

Congratulations to the following commenters:

Erin... I'm following and I'm posting about it on my page right now!

Britney and Danny Johnson... I love this idea!!! I am expecting and my jeans are needing a little help to stay on, and I have been looking for another option besides spending lots of money on new jeans. :)

To enter to win:

1) Post a comment on this post with your email address.

2) Become a follower of the blog (indicate in your comment that you've done this).

3) If you mention this giveaway on your blog, you will be given 2 additional opportunities to win by leaving 2 more comments on this post.

Deadline for entry is November 9, 2010 at 11:59 MST. The winners will be randomly selected and announced on next Wednesday's post, so leave those comments!

Thanks to my adorable models Trisha and Lily, and the photography skills of Megan!

Linked up with:

Blue Cricket Design

Trendy Treehouse

Leave a Little Love: Design GIVEAWAY!

****GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED****

I am happy to announce that my blogging topic post today is a GIVEAWAY!

I am offering my design services to revamp an old blog/design a new blog, OR I will make a design for an invite, Christmas card, poster, or announcement for one lucky winner!

If the winner chooses blog design:

It can be for a personal blog, family blog, craft blog, commercial blog---you name it! The blog design giveaway package includes the following customized:

• blog header (slideshow header if you wish)
• blog background (I can't take credit for this background example--it was designed by Aliese, one of our other contributors)
• blog button logo with grab box for your sidebar
• menu bar with buttons to connect to your pages

If the winner chooses my alternate design option:

I will design one of the following for the winner:

an invite

a poster

a Christmas card

an announcement

Here's how to enter the Leave a Little Love---Design GIVEAWAY:

1. Leave a comment on one of your favorite creative posts on This & That Creative
2. Leave a comment on this blog post telling us what the favorite post is that you commented on
3. You must be a follower to be eligible for the prize

The deadline is Saturday, November 6th, 2010 at 11:59PM MST. You are allowed up to three separate entries, but must leave separate comments for each entry. If you have more than one favorite post, you may choose a different favorite post to comment on for each entry. And you can of course leave as many comments as you want on any of our posts! We love comments! The winner will be randomly selected from the list of commenters on this post and announced on next Monday's post!

For some more examples of some of my designs, go HERE!

Linked up with:

 Sumo's Sweet Stuff

 Making the World Cuter

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