My Memories Suite Software GIVEAWAY!

Who doens't love a fun giveaway!?  MyMemories contacted me to try their digital scrapbooking software and host a giveaway so one of my amazing readers can win a copy of it too!

I LOVE scrapbooking, but not how much time it takes to print pictures and set up all my papers and cutting tools etc. so I rarely do it anymore.  This program makes it really easy to create all the fun looks of a scrapbook but in digital form!  (plus this way my animals can't steal and chew on my paper cutouts :) )

Check out a couple of pages I put together:

There are a lot of really cool embellishments to use, great photo enhancement and editing options, and cool shapes among other features.  You can make pages simple, or detailed it's all up to you.

Calendars are really easy to make with this too!

and now the GIVEAWAY DETAILS for your chance to win!!

To Enter:
Simply check out MyMemories website and tell me in a comment below which album template you love the most by Tuesday June 19th 11:59pm central time.
*those who follow my blog get an additional entry, just let me know in a separate comment below*

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The winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 20th 2012!
 I will need the e-mail address of the winner (so you can get your prize!), so either provide this information along with your entry, or send it to me privately at sewwhatshappening@gmail.com.

If I do not have the e-mail address of the winner by the end of the day on the 20th, a new winner will be chosen.



MyMemories is also providing my readers a promo code for $10 off when you purchase the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software!

Promo Code: STMMMS47642


You can also check out MyMemories on their blog, facebook page, and on twitter

Summer and such

The weather has been so nice lately, making it nearly impossible for me to stay inside and craft at the moment.  So, blog posts have been suffering as a result.  I think I'll be expanding what I post on here so it's not all sewing/crafts, but some of everything else too :)

So what's happening lately? Yard work. Lots and LOTS of yard work. Fun stuff... not really, but it sure will be nice when it is done. As a break from that, Hubby and I have been trying to be out on the water whenever possible.

PrintRunner giveaway winner!

Congratulations to Michelle S. you are the winner of the PrintRunner.com postcard giveaway!  You should be getting more via e-mail details soon :)

(using random.org the entry number it generated was 1)

FIX those old flip flops!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway that I'm hosting from PrintRunner.com!  Click HERE to enter by May 25th, 2012 at 11:59pm central time for your chance to win.

How to FIX those old Flip flops!

One of my favorite pairs of flip flops broke...

Since they were so comfortable, I knew I had to fix them.

First, I cut off the old straps from both flip flops.

Now the possibilities are endless from here... I chose to sew new straps out of fabric.

I cut 3 layers of fabric for my straps: A patterned outer fabric, an inner layer of batting, and an under layer of fabric.

I sandwiched the layers and sewed them into a "wishbone" like shape (see below).  I based this roughly off of the old straps.

I used a zig-zag stitch and left the edges looking pretty raw (on purpose) but if you want a crisper look, you could easily turn the edges of fabric under or something.

(Patterned top of strap)

(Underside of strap, yup some parts of this side are extra messy looking, but you can't see them when it's done)

Repeat the process for the other flip flop

Then, put the new fabric straps on the old flip flop.  I brainstormed a few ways to do this... with items I had already sitting around.  I ended up attaching snaps that fit right inside the holes that the old straps were in, but don't slip through them.

Here's the final product!!

PrintRunner Giveaway!!

I am so excited to be hosting a giveaway from PrintRunner.com!

One of my fabulous readers will win 100 postcards!  The possibilities are endless with these custom printed postcards: invitations, birth announcements, graduations, change of address notes, save-the-dates, holiday cards.  There are countless more ideas if you own a small business too!

Giveaway details:
 Prize: Postcards
 Postcard Size : 5x7
 Quantity : 100
 Colors : 4/0 Front Only Printing
 Paper : 14 PT. UV Coating on Front,
 Rounded Corners  : Yes
 Proof : None
 Ready to Ship In : 4 Business Days

To be eligible you must:
 * be a US Resident
 * at least 18 years old
 * not have won a PrintRunner.com giveaway in the last 2 months

To Enter:
Simply leave a comment below by May 25th, 2012 at 11:59pm central time.

**Those who follow my blog will receive one additional entry** Please leave me a separate comment letting me know that you are following!

The lucky winner will be chosen randomly, and announced on May 26th, 2012.

I will need the name and e-mail address of the winner (so you can get your prize!), so either provide this information along with your entry, or send it to me privately at sewwhatshappening@gmail.com.

If I do not have the e-mail address of the winner by the end of the day on the 26th, a new winner will be chosen.

Check out their awesome custom postcard printing, and other amazing things you can print online on PrintRunner.

Disclaimer: I will also be receiving a set of postcards for hosting this giveaway, thanks PrintRunner!