Giveaway Winner Announced!

Hello Everyone!

I am so excited to announce that 

Kristie Donelson

is the winner of the  

My Memories Digital Scrapbook software. 

CONGRATULATIONS!

I am so excited for you. Im so sorry that you all couldn't win. 

However, on the right hand side of the blog there is code to get an awesome discount when you

 purchase this product.

Thank you everyone for coming by my blog. I hope to continue to see you around here :)

Last Day for the Scrapbook Software Giveaway

I just wanted to remind everyone that today is the last day to sign up for the giveaway. The winner will be picked at random and announced tomorrow, Thursday, May 31.

Also, remember that part of the qualification is to follow this site by joining the Google Friend Connect.

Thanks Everybody and Good Luck!

http://scobellexpressions.blogspot.com/search/label/Giveaway

Onward for Wednesday, the weather is so nice today so I thought I would post these happy flowers for you to fill up your designs with :)

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I threw a baby shower for my friend Marcie. This how I used the flowers.

Memorial Day Wreath

I love to spruce up a wreath with some temporary art.
It just makes sense to me. Why have a wreath for each holiday when you can just add a little embellishment to your existing one.

Here is what I did:
I bought a roll of brown packing paper, because I think it is a cute way to wrap presents and now, make wreaths :)
Cut out a few sheets at 8.5x11 and sent them through my printer to print out Happy Memorial Day letters and stars.
I have a scallop punch that I used to punch out each letter.
I hand cut out the stars. Go to my clipart section to download the stars that I used.

This is so simple, all I did was tape the letters and stars to some string.
Then, get a push pin and tie a know around the pin and stick it into the wreath....works with foam at least. Maybe try a clip is you have a wooden wreath of something else.

Hope you all are having a fabulous Memorial Day. This post is dedicated to my brave husband! And of course all of my family who served and supports the military.

Free Patriotic Stars

Free Patriotic Star Printables

Free Patriotic Stars are just the perfect accent to our homes, decor, parties, and BBQ's this summer. There is just so much to celebrate and to be grateful for. 

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ENJOY!

****Don't forget about the GIVEAWAY! Sign up now! The end date is May 30, 2012****

My Memories Giveaway!

***This Giveaway is now closed***

Welcome!

I am so excited to be hosting my very first Giveaway.

 This giveaway is for My Semories suite Version 3. The lucky winner will receive 

this software for FREE, normally about a $40 value.

This giveaway will last for one week. End date is May 30th. The winner will be selected at random by random.org and will be announced on my blog Thursday, May, 31, 2012.

Here are the Rules:

1. Follow my blog by clicking "join this site" on the right hand side of this blog.

2. Visit www.MyMemories.com and comment on this post what you would use 

this digital scrapbooking software for.

3. For more chances to win follow my blog via Pinterest, Facebook, and/or Google+.

Then make a separate comment for each one so that you have more chances to win.

GOOD LUCK!

If you do not win:

On the right hand side of my blog, under the sponsors section there is an ad for you get $10 off this product. The code that you will need to use is posted directly above the ad.

Here are some things that I created using this scrapbooking software. I have two favorite things that I like about this software. One, I like being able to make cards and pictures to display throughout my home. Two, I like that this can all be printed out!

In playing with this product, I found that it is so simple to use! Plus, there are so many options to really customize your own project if you do not want to use one of their templates.

Here are some things that I created.

Memorial Day Prints

Happy Memorial Prints

Memorial Day is on Monday, May 28, 2012. One week from today. Here are some Memorial Day Prints for you to enjoy during this Patriotic season. We also have Flag Day and Independence Day just around the corner.
I know that I will be remembering the fallen, as well as those who have served and who are serving. My husband is a Marine. During his last deployment his unit lost two great men. The Battalion as a whole lost seven men, if I am remembering correctly. I'm so grateful to have my husband safe at home. We will always remember those that we have lost.

Also, check out my most recent post for this weeks GIVEAWAY!

 

Remember:

While I do love to share my images with you, I do ask that in return you will follow my blog by clicking "join this site" on the right hand site. 

Then, if you would like to follow me in more ways, please follow me via Facebook, Pinterest, or Google +. Thanks!

Click the image to download the file

 

 

 Happy Memorial Day!

Baby Room Print

I love this Baby Room Print that I created with the

 baby bedding!

My sister passed on her crib bedding to me and I absolutely love love love it! Well, I wanted to customize our babies room so I took my fabric to the local print shop.  At the time, I worked there so I was able to do this all on my own. But, I do know that most places will do this for you, although I don't know for how much.







I scanned the fabric in at 300 dpi, full color as a .tiff file.
Then I placed the files into Adobe Illustrator.
For the border I created a rectangle, placed it over the design, selected both items, right-clicked and chose Make Clipping Mask.
That is how you get the image to show through a design.
For the letters, you have to write out the word, then go to Text and select Outline Text.
Then you can select the words and the image, right-click, and select Make Clipping Mask.
Pretty easy huh!


This ends my "All Things Baby Week". I hope you have enjoyed as much as I have :)

Homemaker to Domainer?

Which name do you prefer to describe what you do for your family each day? Homemaker or Domainer?

I was watching Studio 5 today. My favorite day time show...next to Ellen :) Today there was guest talking about how "homemaker" is outdated. And that Domaining is a much more update to date, appropriate name.
I don't know how I feel about this?

Picture from graphicsfairy.blogpsot.com

Homemaking to me, say that I take care of home. I have turned a house into a home full of love and comfort.
Domaining - Thesaurus says that it means area of expertise, rule
I like the way that sounds.
I have to be honest when I first heard this term, I thought of a web site. Once, it was explained in more detail I understood where the person was coming from.
I think Domaining pretty much means the same thing as homemaker, but just that it's a more modern, update to date name.

Personally, I think I like Ruler of the Home!  :)
Why don't you weigh in and let me know what you think.

Baby Shower Announcement

To continue on with my baby theme this week I am posting this baby shower clothes line announcement that I created for my cousin and I. We had a combined family shower. It was so much fun to share that day with her.
These cards I have created are 5x7. I took mine to Alphagraphics to get printed on 100lb matte paper. They were beautiful. The files to download will not have any wording on them. You can look at the picture that I have posted for ideas on how to word yours if you would like.

Remember:

I love to post designs that I have created. I just ask that you follow my blog by clicking 

"Join this site".

In addition to that you can follow me via facebook and Pinterest.

Thanks! I appreciate you visiting me blog.

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Stork Baby Arrival

Babies just scream spring!

I hope you all had a great Mother's Day! My was good. I realized fairly early in the day that I was going to have to tell my husband what I expect from him so that I didn't wind up disappointed at the end of day! But, besides that it was an enjoyable day, full of Honey do this and honey do that :) haha. It was great!
Now that Mother's Day has past and Spring is in the air I decided to post some baby images today.
I created these girl and boy Storks when I was pregnant with my little girl. I just adore them, and I hope you do as well. These are great for bedroom decorating, baby showers, and gift cards.

Remember:

I love posting my creations, but I do ask that you 

please be kind and follow this blog via "Join this site"

In addition please follow me on Facebook or Pinterest.

Thank you for your support.

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Here are some projects that I created with these Stork Baby Arrival images.

Linking up to www.todayscreativeblog.net. To see my other link ups go to my Linky Party tab.

Mother's Day Banner

I am so excited to post this. I wanted to learn how to create a banner scroll. So I did a little research and here is my rendition of an adorable Mother's Day banner that can be the front of a gift card, printed on an actual banner to hang up. Whatever you like!

Reminder: 

I love to share my pieces with you. I just ask that you follow my blog by clicking "Join This Site" on the right hand side.

In additional, you can follow me via Pinterest, Facebook or Google+.

Thanks for coming by!

 

Click the picture to download the file.

Here are links for you to download different colored banners for you to create your own image!
For you design savvy peeps I have attached an .eps file. The individual files are .png with a transparent background.

Click the files below to download:

{.eps file of all 5 colors}  {Coral}   {Red}  {Gold}  {Pale Pink}  {Green}

As usual, you can email me if you are looking for a different file extension, or if you need help downloading these files.

Last Week Till Mother's Day!

Wow, this is the last week to get our projects and shopping done. And if any of you are like me, you haven't even started yet! I will be today though. I have to get my presents in the mail so they are not late! yikes!

About 3 weeks ago I started making this adorable wreath with my friend Kim. After I left her house I got busy, and forgot about it for a short while. But, alas! I have finished it and I must say it is quite cute! Plus, it brings more sunshine and warmth to my quaint little home.

However, my husband looked at my wreath and said, "It's Done?".
 I laughed and said yes. "Does it not look done to you?"
Justin: "I just haven't seen a wreath that doesn't have flowers ALL the way around it before." 
My response, "This is the new style babe!, get with the times!" lol.


When I wrote about making a wreath on facebook my brother, Todd said that wreaths are for Christmas! Why would you make one in May???

SILLY BOYS!

I got these cute flowers from a blog called The Crafted Sparrow.

They remind me of dandelions...even though those are weeds! I still love them on my wreath.

This project really is simple. The only thing that took a while is wrapping the wreath with the yarn.
Since I am not a perfectionist, I really didn't mind that the yarn wasn't perfectly placed. However, I do think that could have been avoidable if I bought a circular wreath. Mine, as you can see in the pictures is flat.



What you will need:

• A wreath. (I went to Hobby Lobby and used a 40% off coupon for this. Click on the link for your too!
• Yarn
• Felt
• Hot Glue Gun

Home is Where Your Mother is

Good Morning Everybody!
I can't believe it is already FRIDAY! And Mother's day is next Sunday. Wow!
I'm excited that this will be my first Mother's Day. I have already informed my husband that it better be a good one, since it will be my first and I will NEVER forget it. lol. Let's be honest, if I don't tell him what I expect, I ain't gonna get it.  :)
Well, here is Free Printable #3 for Mother's Day. It's an 8x10 print of a quote for your mom. I drew inspiration from this fabulous blog called Holiday Snob. Click on their name to see how they created their version of this quote.

Just a friendly reminder, while I love to share my art with you, I simply ask that you become a Follower of my blog by clicking "Join This Site" on the right hand side of this blog. 

And if you would like, you can follow me via Facebook and Pinterest.

Click here to download this file as a PDF

Click here to download this file as a Jpeg

Linky Parties

I sure do enjoy posting to Linky Parties and Blog Hops.
Over the next couple of days I will update this section with those those blogs I love to go to.

Monday:

MakingTheWorldCuter.com

TheGirlCreative.com

SayNotSweetAnne.com

http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/

http://www.sumossweetstuff.com/

MadInCrafts.com

CraftsKeepMeSane.blogspot.com

CraftOManiac.blogspot.com

Tuesday:

TheWinthropChronicles.blogspot.com
GigglesGlitzandGlam.blogspot.com
vwblog.com
OurDelightfulHome.blogspot.com
BlackberryVine.blogspot.com
LadyBug-Blessings.com
http://stringtownhome.blogspot.com/ 
ClaimingOurSpace.com

Wednesday:

TheTrendyTreeHouse.blogspot.com
http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/
733Blog.com
LilLuna.com
FreePrettyThingsForYou.com
DIYByDesign.blogspot.com

Thursday:

AglimpseInsideBlog.com
FirefliesAndJellybeans.com
TheTaylor-House.com
52Mantels.com
The36thAvenue.com
PincushionCreations.com
Jennifer's Jumbles

Friday:

WhipperBerry.com
FingerPrintsOnTheFridge.com
FindingFabulousBlog.com
RaisingOranges.blogspot.com
JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
http://www.trulylovelyblog.com/
ShabbyNest.blogspot.com
ThirtyHandmadeDays.com
HereComesTheSun-Kelly.blogspot.com

Saturday

CrystalAndComp.com
BeDifferentActNormal.com
FunkyJunkInteriors.blogspot.com
NV-CraftEnvy.blogspot.com
HomemakerInHeels.com
TaterTotsAndJello.com
TheCraftedSparrow.blogspot.com

Family Tree

Mother's Day Idea # 2
I found this on Pinterest. From a cute blog called Naptime Decorator. I also believe it is on here on Etsy

If you know how to sew that this would be a great project!
But, as you are aware, I am sure, I do not own a sewing machine. So, once again I went to the computer to see what creation I could come up with.

Here is what I created in Illustrator for my Mom.
Now I realize that there isn't a tutorial on how to do this. If you have own an Adobe type program, I bet you already know how to copy what I made :)

For those of you who do that have that capability I have two suggestions.

1) You can always email me at scobellexpressions@gmail.com and I will gladly recreate this design with your family names on it for $15 for 20 names.

If you have more names than that email me the quantity and I will give you the price.

2) I think this is great at home project, especially if you have kids. Draw the tree! Let the kids color int he leaves and make it a family activity.

Here is my design.
I decided to add a "to be continued" next to the heart since we are an ever growing family :)