digital photos

  • Free Digital Scrapbooking Kit

    There are many things that I absolutely love about My Memories, it is easy, quick, classy, and the designers always have lovely layouts that add such beauty to my photos. Plus each week they offer freebies, both on Facebook and on their site. Here is the latest freebies for this week, it is in .PNG format and can be used with or without the software.

    I took a photo of my Great Grandparents Raymond F. Durbin and Ula Mae Akin Durbin on their Wedding day and used the newest freebie to add a new page to their scrapbook.  My Great Grandma’s sister Ida Faith had hand painted their wedding photo. My Aunt Theresa gave it to me during my last visit and I used my Flip-pal scanner to scan in the photo. It didn’t need any editing at all.

    These are the two new free layouts for this week. Each embellishment can be mixed and matched with each kit. The sizes are flexible and can be changed to any size you want your scrapbook to be. When you want to share your scrapbook you can make it into a DVD that can be played on any DVD player, you can have it printed by any company that prints scrapbooks, such as Snapfish. And even though you have saved it, you can always go back and edit or change things around.

     

    MyMemories Suite is a great gift for someone who enjoys scrapbooking or someone that needs an introduction to the fun world of digital scrapbooking. Don’t forget to use Discount code STMMMS36408 for your $10.00 savings on the software and $10.00 off your digi scraps.

  • Paper Crafting and Make the Cut Sale!!

    Make the cut is having a sale on their software. Imagine It. Create It. Cut It. It’s That Simple. Make The Cut! allows you to easily cut virtually any shape you can imagine (including TrueType/OTF Fonts, SVGs and PDFs) using your personal cutting machine. With its easy-to-learn interface, the possibilities are endless.

     

    Make the Cut Video shows how to use this wonderful paper crafting tool.

     

    Make The Cut! Features:

    • Works with all Cricut™ machines We no longer are compatible with Cricut™
    • Works with the new KNK Zing! (Shipping now!) new
    • Works with all Klic-N-Kut™ models
    • Works with the Pazzles Inspiration™
    • Works with BossKut Gazelle™
    • Works with Black Cat Cougar/Lynx™ series
    • Works with USCutter™ MH/LaserPoint series
    • Works with CraftWell’s eCraft™
    • Works with Silhouette SD™ including Print and Cut!
    • Supports HPGL machines with printer support (Craft ROBO™, Wishblade™, etc)
    • We do free Webinars every Tuesday night!
    • Fully integrated with Lettering Delights Cut-It files
    • Full WYSIWYG Printer Support for Print-and-Cut!
    • WYSIWYG Interface [image]
    • Fully featured Node-editing tools built in new
    • Thin Paths and create a new “drawn” look [example]
    • Preview/Import Any AI9, PS, EPS, SVG, TTF, OTF, PDF or SCUT File [image]
    • Export shapes in PDF, SVG, EPS, AI, JPG and PNG formats
    • Integrated SVG/MTC Gallery with over 5,500 files and growing!
    • Generate Jigsaw Puzzles with full control [image]
    • Choose From 4 Standard Mat Sizes [image]
    • Use Any Installed Font or Import TTF/OTF Files [image]
    • Convert Raster (PNG, GIF, JPG, etc.) Images to Cuttables [example]
    • Easily Create Lattices [image]
    • Easily Create Rhinestone Templates
    • Break/Split/Layer Shapes and Edit Them [image]
    • Weld/Join Shapes Together [image]
    • Place text and/or objects on Bezier paths [image]
    • Create custom background shadows from any shape [image]
    • Cut, Copy and Paste Shapes with Inkscape and Illustrator!
    • And Much, Much, Much More! new
  • Fixing those old photographs

    I have been fortunate that my family has kept several boxes full of old photographs. Most are in good condition, but some are falling apart. 

    This old photograph of my Grandma Ola as a young women is crumbling apart. You can see where pieces of the photo have been taken out completely. I have several different photo software programs that can help repair, my favorite is a free program that I find the easiest is  to learn with Photoscape.

    Here is a screenshot of Photoscape and where to find Clonestamp to correct these flaws.

     

    I have added arrows to the sections you will want to click on to fix. Once you have selected the clone stamp in tools,  you will want to click first on an area that is not damaged that matches the area that is damaged.  A circle will appear, locking in the undamaged area. Then using your mouse click over the damaged area. This will clone the undamaged area to the area needing to be fixed. Giving your this result.

    The amount of cracks and damage on this intense and I am still working on it. However you can notice the wholes are no longer visible and most of her cheeks are repaired. Here is another one I have fixed of my Great Aunt Lovella and Uncle Earl

    Before

    After

    The program is simple and free to use. No real complex techniques to learn with Photoscape.

  • Kodak Stocking Stuffers

    I love our Kodak all in one printer, and love how much money we save on ink using Kodak. Here is their latest stocking stuffers for the photographer, scrapbooker, or genealogist on your list.

    Save up $60 on selected KODAK digital cameras and video cameras! Learn More!

    STOCKING STUFFERS

    KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / C1530:
    Was $79.95 – NOW $69.95

    KODAK PLAYFULL Video Camera:
    Was $129.95 – NOW $69.95 (SAVE $60)

    KODAK EASYSHARE Camera / M532:
    Was $99.95 – NOW $79.95

    KODAK PLAYFULL Waterproof Video Camera / White:
    Was $99.95 – NOW $69.95

    KODAK PLAYFULL Waterproof Video Camera / Black:
    Was $119.95 – NOW $79.95

    KODAK PLAYTOUCH Video Camera:
    Was $179.95 – NOW $119.95 (Save $60)

    Receive over $100 in FREE accessories with a purchase of KODAK MAX or KODAK PLAYSPORT! Learn More

    SUPER SAVER BUNDLES

    KODAK EASYSHARE MAX Camera Bundle:
    Was $412.91 – NOW $299.95 (SAVE OVER $100!)

    KODAK EASYSHARE MAX Camera
    KODAK Essential Zoom Camera Case
    KODAK SDHC High-Speed Card / 8 GB
    KODAK Micro HDMI Cable
    KODAK Remote Control
    PLUS $5 Flat Rate Shipping

    KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera / Zx5 Bundle:
    Was $282.86 – NOW $179.95 (SAVE OVER $100!)

    KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera / Zx5
    KODAK Floating Wrist Strap
    KODAK Micro HDMI Cable
    KODAK Gripping Tripod / Small / Grey
    KODAK Wide-Angle Lens
    KODAK SDHC Memory Card / 4 GB
    PLUS $5 Flat Rate Shipping

  • MixBook Cyber Monday Deal


    Now that Thanksgiving is over and only a few weeks left til we again visit our families again. Now is the perfect time to finish up those memory books, and calendars. Mixbooks is kicking off the busy holiday gift season with their Up to 50% off sale. Save big on Photo Books, Holiday Cards and Calendars!

    PROMO CODE: CYBERSALE50

    Make a calendar of all the cute things the family has done all year.

  • My Memories Black Friday

    My Memories has released another cute freebie for Black Friday. It is available for download til this coming Sunday. Recently My Memories released My Memories version 3. Get $10.00 off your purchase of My Memories v3, and an additional $10.00 off any kits you want by using this code STMMMS36408.

    MyMemories Suite v3 software is a complete digital scrapbooking solution that provides a comprehensive powerful set of creative tools no other scrapbook software can offer. With its intuitive workspace and enhanced time-saving features, this application is perfect for a beginner to create a complete album in minutes, or to empower the design pro to build a scrapbook album masterpiece.

  • Snapfish Specials

    This month Snapfish has been plentiful with their specials. Here is their Pre Black Friday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals.

    Free shipping and 35% off on Canvases Code:CANVAS35FS From 11/22-11/28

    HP Snapfish Black Friday:Up to 65% Off Holiday Bestsellers Code:BOOKS65 From: 11/25-11/27

    HP Snapfish Black Friday:40% Off Holiday Bestsellers Code:40COLLCARDS From: 11/25- 11/27

    HP Snapfish Cyber Monday: 50% Off Holiday Bestsellers Code:CYBER50 From: 11/27-11/28

    HP SNAPFISH CYBER MONDAY! Penny Prints Sale Code:PENNYNOV From: 11/27-11/28

  • Forever Together

    I chose two special layouts from My Memories tonight to highlight special relationships. The first one is of my Grandma and I on my Wedding Day, back in 2004. I was so blessed to have her as an inspiration in my life and she was so happy to be able to make the trip to be with me that day. 

    This other layout is a special page for Topaz and Jazzy. These two always were together, cuddling on the couch, chair, on the stairs. For 10 years these two never left each other’s side. This page just captured for me their special relationship, love and respect for each other. 

    Created using Mymemories.com software, promo code for $10.00 off is STMMMS36408, with an additional $10.00 gift certificate for digital kits, layouts. That is a $20.00 savings all together.  


  • Royality Free photos

    I stumbled upon iStockphoto.com since I have been designing my new design. iStockphoto.com has several wonderful quality Royality free stock photo’s and more. iStockphoto is the original source for the user-generated, royality-free stock photos, illustrations, videos, audio and flash. No matter what you are looking for you can find it there. And to add to a wonderful program it is affordable, free to join.

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