Book Review ~ Cast On, Bind Off

OMG if you knit...whether you're a beginner or not...you need this book!  I give it 5 stars. It's like a casting on/binding off bible! Fantastic reference book because it shows you all the steps on how to cast on and bind off... 54 types of them to be exact!  There are fabulous pictures that show each and every step, along with additional notes throughout the book that will help you along.  The author also gives samples of what each cast on and bind off is good for - whether stretchy or tight. Pictures show what the edge looks like when finished so you can see what you should be getting as well.  It's a small book so you can fit it in with your knitting stuff and it take it with you if you wanted to.  I would recommend this to anyone who knits - it can be either a teacher of new cast-ons, or a reminder for those you've done before but maybe don't quite remember how it works.  A definite keeper!

Thank you to Netgalley.com and Storey Publishing for allowing me to review this book.

Share the Memories ~ Freebies

Since it's been awhile since my last freebie, I'm gonna give you two this week.  They are both good until Jan. 14th, so get them while you can!  These freebies make adorable little pie boxes - how cute are these?!  There's a tutorial at the end of this post for the boxes as well.  Enjoy!

Freebie 1

Freebie 2

Tutorial can be found here: http://www.mymemories.com/craftables/pie

Ebates - earn $$ back when you shop...Really!

Ever hear of ebates.com? Ever do some online shopping?  Combined, these will give you money back.  That's right! You heard me...$$$ back to you!  I didn't sign up for the longest time because I thought it was one of those scams, but then I found someone who did it and they loved it so I signed up.  It's free, of course (I wouldn't be telling you about it if it weren't, 'cause that's how I roll lol) and I've made about 20 bucks so far.  I know, it's not going to make me rich, but $20 in my pocket is better than in someone else's!  In any event...using it is really easy.  Sign up and then when you're ready to shop, go to ebates.com first....if you click to your final destination through ebates, you get credit and make a percentage of your order.  That's all there is to it!  Once a quarter I get a check mailed to me.  Ka-ching!

Soooo.... if you're ready to start making some $ back on your online purchases, click the link below:

http://www.ebates.com/

Happy shopping!

Version 4!!!

It's coming, it's coming!!!!  Version 4 of My Memories Suite is coming soon!  Lots more added to this version...I can't wait to find out what!  What will you create with your new software??

If you're interested, they offer free trials of their software programs.  Feel free to download a trial and start playing around.  If you love the software like I do, please use my code for a great discount: STMMMS72517 - you can click the link on my sidebar.

Enjoy!

Share the Memories ~ Freebie

Hi All,

Sorry, it's been a little while since I posted a freebie, but this week's a cool one that could be used for so many different things! And with Christmas coming up I think this could get a lot of use :-)  Remember, these links only last for so long, so grab them while you can!

http://www.mymemories.com/store/share_the_memories_kit_1

Please remember...You will now access the freebies through the store, instead of as a direct download. This means that if you ever buy a new computer, your computer crashes, or you accidentally delete a file, you will be able to access it in your My Downloads section of your MyMemories account. Please know that you will now have to have a (free!) MyMemories account to access the downloads. Enjoy!!!

Click below for a tutorial on how to make these adorable little boxes! 
http://www.mymemories.com/craftables/takeout

As always, if you're thinking about getting their fantastic software program, use my code on my sidebar.... shhhhh....you 'may' want to hold off for a little while.....but I can't say why just yet ;-)

Ridiculous Blog Hop!

Have you done My Memories blog hop yet? Well, what are you waiting for! It's ridiculous the amount of freebies (30+ !!!) they have in store for you.  Seriously ... if you do digital scrapbooking, with or without their fabulous software, you need to do this blog hop (or blog train, as they call it, but really it's the same thing lol)  Remember, all of their kits come in two formats - one to use with their program, and one general, so go hop and getcha come goodies!  

Enjoy!

And after you're done hopping, and trying out their software program, come back here and grab my code to save you some $$ off getting your very own software!  You know you want to...  :-)  Have fun!

Book Review - Catching Fire

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked the second book of the trilogy...not quite as much as the first, but liked it nonetheless.  The end of the first book really kinda left me hanging, so I was looking forward to reading the second one to see what happens next! It was a fairly quick read and overall was pretty good.


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Book Review - Mockingjay

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I liked the book, but this was my least favorite of the trilogy.  I'm not crazy about the ending (which I'll leave as a surprise for those who haven't read it yet), and for me it was slower than the previous two books.  By the time I was halfway through the book I was looking forward to being done with it.  I just wanted to know how it ended but it seemed to take a long time to get there, and then when I got there the ending seemed rushed to me. I'm interested to see how this will play out as a movie.  Guess I'll have to wait and see. Hmmm....


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Share the Memories ~ Freebie

Sorry it's been awhile since I've posted a freebie - life's been quite busy this summer!  Anyways.... There are a couple of announcements before I get to the freebie - and they relate to the freebie, in a way...  Here goes:

Announcement #1
You will now access the freebies through the store, instead of as a direct download. This means that if you ever buy a new computer, your computer crashes, or you accidentally delete a file, you will be able to access it in your My Downloads section of your MyMemories Account (i.e. you can re-download it).  This means that you will now have to have a MyMemories account to access the downloads...but don't worry, accounts are always free. 

Announcement #2
Craftables
Do you love all of the fun craftable projects that are offered as STM freebies? Now if you miss one, you will have the opportunity to purchase it in the store.  Almost all of the STM freebies that have been offered since April will be available in the store THIS WEEK! Just search for craftables, and you will find them all!  So, make sure to get your freebies while you can or else you'll have to buy them later :-)

Now, onto our freebie....party bags!  How cool are these?  Totally cool! Because you can also make them your own and customize as you wish.  Awesome!

Don't forget to use my code (STMMMS72517) for a $10 discount if/when you purchase the software. 


Scroll down for the tutorial for this freebie :-)

MyMemories Party Bags Tutorial

Party Bags Tutorial

1. Print your Purse Card templates on cardstock and gather supplies. 

Be sure to set your margins as close to 0 as possible.
(Recommended supplies: small craft scissors, bone folder, glue runner)



2. Using the scissors cut along inside of handles.



3. Fold bag at fold lines.
There should be a total of 6 folds.
TIP: Using a bone folder will help you get crisp edges on your project.


4. Using scissors, cut along outside edge.



5. Lay the bag flat, printed side down.
Fold up the tabs at the bottom of the bag, so that you can see the printing.
Apply Glue to the tabs on the printed side



6. Bring the side of the bag up and adhere the tab to the bottom of the bag.



7. Repeat on other side.



8. Lay the bag down, and apply glue to the last tab.



9. Attach the remaining side.
TIP: Insert your hand into the bag to ensure that all the tabs are securely attached.



10. Enjoy your Bag! You can fill it with all kinds of goodies or treats.
TIP: You can take the front and back and press them together to make side seams.