Card I made using Magazine Freebies over the years

I have been making Cards since 2004 and have tried many different techniques and styles.  During the April 2014 school holiday I went through some of my old magazine as realized how many of the free gift I have used so I decided to go through my Cards folder on my Computer and create a post where i will share all the cards I made using these lovely gifts, be it papers, stamps, dies, die cuts or embossing folders.  I hope you enjoy my look back on how my creations have changed and hopefully you will agree that it has improved.

Here is a card made using the Newton's Law Bear stamp that was offered free with Quick Cards Made Easy's Issue 57 in January 2009.  If you missed it you can call 0844 8440388 and ask order a back copy of this magazine, if they still have stock.

These cards was made made using a Easter bunny stamp that was offered free with Quick Cards Made Easy's Issue 72 in March 2010.  If you missed it you can call 0844 8440388 and ask order a back copy of this magazine, if they still have stock.

These cards was made made using aThe addorable Buzzcraft Paws Fur a Moment paper pack that was offered free with Papercraft Essentials's Issue 50 in August 2009

TO BE CONTINUED

This weeks My Memories Suite Freebies

Additional Information about using and downloading these kits Image Quality High-resolution (print quality) JPG and PNG files (with transparency). Download Options Easy install directly into MyMemories Suite Scrapbooking software. Purchase My Memories Suite scrapbooking software Here or General use installer for other software applications (i.e., Adobe Photoshop & Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, etc.). Please Note:  Album and Photobook templates are intended for installation in the MyMemories Suite software only.  The General download will still contain all of the digital paper and page element files and template pages in a flat jpeg format so that you can recreate the template. The layered pre-built pages are not available in the general download. Download Access You do need to create an account on this website as all download options are available after checkout by clicking the “Access Your Downloads” provided on the order confirmation page. You may also access your downloads after logging into the My Account section located at the top right of the website. STM Freebies - Apr 21 - May 4

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This weeks My Memories Suite Freebies

This weeks My Memories Suite Freebies

Additional Information about using and downloading these kits

Image Quality
High-resolution (print quality) JPG and PNG files (with transparency).

Download Options
Easy install directly into MyMemories Suite Scrapbooking software. Purchase My Memories Suite scrapbooking software Here or General use installer for other software applications (i.e., Adobe Photoshop & Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, etc.). Please Note:  Album and Photobook templates are intended for installation in the MyMemories Suite software only.  The General download will still contain all of the digital paper and page element files and template pages in a flat jpeg format so that you can recreate the template. The layered pre-built pages are not available in the general download.

Download Access
You do need to create an account on this website as all download options are available after checkout by clicking the “Access Your Downloads” provided on the order confirmation page. You may also access your downloads after logging into the My Account section located at the top right of the website.

STM Freebies - Apr 7 - Apr 20

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Check out these great freebies! Created by Touched By A Butterfly, QueenBrat Designs, Scrap'n'Design by Rv MacSouli Available free until April 20th.

 

 

Use the DISCOUNT CODE :

STMMMS12755

 during your checkout and receive:
$10 off the soft

This award winning software will help you create beautiful albums, projects, and custom gifts in a matter of minutes.

 

This weeks My Memories Suite Freebies

Additional Information about using and downloading these kits

Image Quality
High-resolution (print quality) JPG and PNG files (with transparency).

Download Options
Easy install directly into MyMemories Suite Scrapbooking software. Purchase My Memories Suite scrapbooking software Here or General use installer for other software applications (i.e., Adobe Photoshop & Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, etc.). Please Note:  Album and Photobook templates are intended for installation in the MyMemories Suite software only.  The General download will still contain all of the digital paper and page element files and template pages in a flat jpeg format so that you can recreate the template. The layered pre-built pages are not available in the general download.

Download Access
You do need to create an account on this website as all download options are available after checkout by clicking the “Access Your Downloads” provided on the order confirmation page. You may also access your downloads after logging into the My Account section located at the top right of the website.

 Claim your free gift here

 

 

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Claim your free gift here

Use the DISCOUNT CODE :

STMMMS12755

 during your checkout and receive:
$10 off the soft

This award winning software will help you create beautiful albums, projects, and custom gifts in a matter of minutes.

 

Applied fo a position as part of a design team

I thought I would brave it and apply for a position as part of my Favourite Magazine Design team.

Please support me on this one and wish me well, it will be an honour to create for them:)

WANTED! Take It, Make It Challenge Design Team!

Craft Stamper magazine are looking to recruit a dedicated design team for our Take It, Make It Challenge, which will soon be going monthly!!!

This weeks My Memories Suite Freebies

Additional Information about using and downloading these kits

Image Quality
High-resolution (print quality) JPG and PNG files (with transparency).

Download Options
Easy install directly into MyMemories Suite Scrapbooking software. Purchase My Memories Suite scrapbooking software Here or General use installer for other software applications (i.e., Adobe Photoshop & Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, etc.). Please Note:  Album and Photobook templates are intended for installation in the MyMemories Suite software only.  The General download will still contain all of the digital paper and page element files and template pages in a flat jpeg format so that you can recreate the template. The layered pre-built pages are not available in the general download.

Download Access
You do need to create an account on this website as all download options are available after checkout by clicking the “Access Your Downloads” provided on the order confirmation page. You may also access your downloads after logging into the My Account section located at the top right of the website.

 Claim your free gift here

 

 

Claim your free gift here

 

Claim your free gift here

Use the DISCOUNT CODE :

STMMMS12755

 during your checkout and receive:
$10 off the soft

This award winning software will help you create beautiful albums, projects, and custom gifts in a matter of minutes.

 

What's New in MyMemories Suite?

Completely Redesigned Interface.

	New Content for Version 5:      12 Designer Templates including 241 Backgrounds      952 Embellishments and 540 Monograms!
	Quickly move objects up and down using Layers Palette
	Double Page Spread or single page view options for your workspace
	Pull on page Guides from ruler
	Transparent Background option for PNG Export
	Recolor Embellishments and Backgrounds All New Color Palette. Featuring Color Combos!
	Browse into iPhoto with Gallery
	Browse All Subcategories at the same time or select subfolders to see smaller groups
	Project List will display the name of all files used to create your project
	Create your own Custom Background Categories and stay organized

 

 MyMemories Suite 5 Feature List

MyMemories Suite 5 scrapbooking software provides the design tools that will help you to build entire albums effortlessly using the many installed templates, or starting your own pages from scratch. This user-friendly software is great for beginners and design pros alike.

	Creating your project Use one of the large selection of designer templates to jump start your project or start from scratch to make your exactly the way you want it.
	Gallery Drag and drop photos and embellishments easily using the gallery.
	Project Sizes Custom Canvas Sizes to fit your project needs.
	Search Use the Global search to quickly find embellishments, backgrounds, shapes and imprints installed in the software.
	Backgrounds Use papers installed in the software or browse for other content on your computer. With the “Apply to All” feature the software will automatically add the same background paper or color to all of your pages.
	Embellishments Use elements installed in the software or browse for other content on your computer. Add a drop shadow or change the color of your page elements. You can also resize, mirror, flip and rotate them individually or as a group.
	Photos Edit your photos with Crop, Flip, Mirror, Color, Matte, Drop Shadow, Red Eye, Rip, Tile and Shape. Add a filter like Fish Eye, Black and White, Sepia, Darken, Brighten, Blur, Sharpen, Negative, Emboss, Sketch and more.
	Text Choose font, size, bold, italic, alignment and color. Use Word Art Designer to create custom Headlines with bevel, emboss, gradients, color, outline, drop shadows, warp or shape, or paste images into text.
	Shapes Fill shapes with papers, images, color or text. Also add a matte and drop shadow. Export shapes as SVG files for your electronic die cutter.
	Imprints Imprints act much like a stamp. Change color or size and add drop shadows.
	Calendars Our interactive calendar feature will let you easily change from one year to the next. Customize the font, color, size, numbers, borders, month and year.
	Paint Create your own paint layer on your page. Change the color and size.
	Album Check or change album properties, interactive preview, Spell check, Error check and select the Project Supply List to see a list of all the items used in creating your pages.
	Share Export your project directly to professional printing services for your photobooks or calendars or print at home. Export your project as a png, jpg or svg file formats.

 

Installation 

Computer System Requirements

Prior to installing MyMemories Suite 5, ensure that your computer meets the following technical specifications:

Windows:

� Windows� XP, Windows Vista�, Windows� 7, Windows� 8

� Pentium� IV 2 GHz or better or comparable AMD processor

� 2 GB RAM

� 64 MB Video RAM

� DVD-ROM drive

� Available Hard Disk Space: 10 GB

Macintosh:

� OS X 10.6.8 or later (with the latest JavaTM updates)

� Intel� Core� 2 Duo 2 GHz or better processor

� 2 GB RAM

� 64 MB Video RAM

� DVD-ROM drive

� Available Hard Disk Space: 10 GB

System Settings

� Monitor Resolution: 1152 x 864 or higher

Other Recommendations

� Broadband Internet

� Digital Camera

� Printer

� Scanner

Purchase or  Upgrade Now

New Content for Version 5:
     12 Designer Templates including 241 Backgrounds
     952 Embellishments and 540 Monograms!

Quickly move objects up and down using Layers Palette

Double Page Spread or single page view options for your workspace

Pull on page Guides from ruler

Transparent Background option for PNG Export

Recolor Embellishments and Backgrounds All New Color Palette. Featuring Color Combos!

Browse into iPhoto with Gallery

Browse All Subcategories at the same time or select subfolders to see smaller groups

Project List will display the name of all files used to create your project

Create your own Custom Background Categories and stay organized

Creating your project
Use one of the large selection of designer templates to jump start your project or start from scratch to make your exactly the way you want it.

Gallery
Drag and drop photos and embellishments easily using the gallery.

Project Sizes
Custom Canvas Sizes to fit your project needs.

Search
Use the Global search to quickly find embellishments, backgrounds, shapes and imprints installed in the software.

Backgrounds
Use papers installed in the software or browse for other content on your computer. With the “Apply to All” feature the software will automatically add the same background paper or color to all of your pages.

Embellishments
Use elements installed in the software or browse for other content on your computer. Add a drop shadow or change the color of your page elements. You can also resize, mirror, flip and rotate them individually or as a group.

Photos
Edit your photos with Crop, Flip, Mirror, Color, Matte, Drop Shadow, Red Eye, Rip, Tile and Shape. Add a filter like Fish Eye, Black and White, Sepia, Darken, Brighten, Blur, Sharpen, Negative, Emboss, Sketch and more.

Text
Choose font, size, bold, italic, alignment and color. Use Word Art Designer to create custom Headlines with bevel, emboss, gradients, color, outline, drop shadows, warp or shape, or paste images into text.

Shapes
Fill shapes with papers, images, color or text. Also add a matte and drop shadow. Export shapes as SVG files for your electronic die cutter.

Imprints
Imprints act much like a stamp. Change color or size and add drop shadows.

Calendars
Our interactive calendar feature will let you easily change from one year to the next. Customize the font, color, size, numbers, borders, month and year.

Paint
Create your own paint layer on your page. Change the color and size.

Album
Check or change album properties, interactive preview, Spell check, Error check and select the Project Supply List to see a list of all the items used in creating your pages.

Share
Export your project directly to professional printing services for your photobooks or calendars or print at home. Export your project as a png, jpg or svg file formats.

Free template maker a.k.a. box maker

I just found this site that allows you to make templates for Gift boxes, Polygon-shaped boxes, Envelopes, Card Boxes, Bags, Shadow Box Frames, Cones, Milk Cartons, Counter Display Boxes, Pillow Boxes and Decorative Stars.   What makes this site special is that the templates are all dynamic and that you can customise almost all the dimensions to make truly personalised containers.

Kay from Clever Someday shows your here on her blog how to use the with your electronic cutting machine to speed up the creative process.

Hope you find these as useful as I did.