My Memories Blog Train

Today is another post for the digital scrapbookers.  We are highlighting the My Memories Blog Train.  Whether you are just getting started as a scrapbooker or are a seasoned scrapbooker, Blog Trains are a great way to build your stash.  Each designer on the blog train contributes a small mini-kit that you can download for free.  All the kits usually use the same color palette and sometimes have a common theme.  The train benefits the designers by driving traffic to their blogs or Facebook pages, and by getting their work into the hands of some new customers who may like what they see and decide to buy more.  Some designers will offer a larger kit, with the same theme and/or color palette, for sale while the blog train runs.  The end user ends up with a nice collection of complimentary mini-kits that can be used all together as one big kit.  Since the themes are often seasonal, after you have collected blog trains for a year, you will have a nice selection of kits for all seasons and occasions.  This is also a good way to try out new designers before choosing which kits to buy.

www.MyMemories.com runs a blog train from about the 15th to the end of every month.  This month the color palette has some nice basic colors that make me think of back-to-school themes, and several of the designers chose a back to school theme.  Some of the designers also offer some extra goodies on the side.

So hop on the blog train at https://www.mymemoriesblog.com/ and then share some of the pages you've made!

Looking for a user-friendly digital scrapbooking software?  My Memories has their own for Windows or Mac! Use this code:

 STMMMS79285

to get $10 off My Memories Suite Software! (in the US and Canada)

Happy Scrapping!

PixelScrapper Digital Scrapbooking Community (& FREEBIES!)

Aren't these kits gorgeous?  Today I am highlighting another great digital scrapbooking community, PixelScrapper!  Marisa Lerin and friends create so many gorgeous kits every month!  One of the things I really love about the site is how many coordinating papers and elements I can find for projects.  At the beginning of every month, I download all the goodies from the PixelScrapper Blog Train.  Check out the December blog train, which is active now, for lots of FREEBIES!  Some of these freebies are samples, and there are whole collections to match them in the PixelScrapper Galleries for subscribers.

I always start out sampling freebies on any digital scrapbooking site, to see how I like the products.  When you sign up for PixelScrapper's newsletter, you get a free kit.  Set up an account on the site, and you can download 5 individual pieces per day!  All in addition to the huge blog train every month!  This is fabulous, and for a while I went there faithfully every day, sometimes downloading a whole kit in a month.

Of course, eventually I wanted to be a member so I could download ALL the kits.  For one low yearly subscription, I can now go in each month and collect all the themed kits I need to use for my digital and hybrid projects!  The site also includes plenty of inspiration, tutorials, and forums.  In the forums, you can find more freebies from other PixelScrapper community members, ask questions about software, request specific themes or designs from the designers, and participate in various layout and designer challenges.

Are you an amateur designer?  In the "Commons" area of the site, community members of all levels share designs they create.  They can get feedback on their designs and continue to grow as designers.  There are always all kinds of seasonal goodies, and right now there are lots of Christmas as well as everyday designs.

On the left-hand side of the webpage, there are sorting tags.  You may click which content type you would like (individual graphic, kit, or bundle), what colors you are looking for, which specific designers, etc.  This makes the search process easy.  Also, once you have downloaded a kit or a graphic, a little pink check-mark appears on it, so you don't have to waste time downloading things you already have in your stash.

Need some fun kits to get started on your Christmas cards?  Check out the December PixelScrapper Blog Train and download these today!  If you like using them, sign up for a subscription and start having fun with all the great graphics, kits, and bundles!

Merry Christmas!

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Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive an additional month added on to my already-existing subscription in exchange for this review and post.

"Autumn Days" Road Trip

I am so sad that this is the last Stuff To Scrap Road Trip.  It has been great fun participating in this every month!  I made some papers again this month.  Click image to download.  PU/S4H/S4O.

You probably came here from WinksArt Graphics and your next stop is AK Designs.

Here is the rest of the road trip, in case you missed any stops along the way.

Jiovanna's Creations
Shuckclod's Stuff
annusplace
LyllahRaven Designs
Dees-Deelights
Scraps by Andrea
Desert Digi-Scrap
Arizona Girl
Scrappin Serenity
Cajun Diva Scraps
Scraps by Jessica art-design
2CurlyHeadedMonster Designs
WinksArt Graphics
Note-able Scraps
AK Designs
yabbyscrap
Studio Linda Renee
Shel Belle Scraps
Crescent Moon Designs
JMC Designs
The Scrappy Kat
Brightly Street

Happy October!  :-)

More "Last of Summer" Free Papers

My computer with PSE8 and Repper Pro has been on the fritz for a while, so I've just been having fun with papers on my laptop.  These are the same as the ones in the "Last of Summer" Road Trip kit, but with smaller checks.  I think I'll use them to scrap summer picnics because they look like a tablecloth!  :-)

Click image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Happy Scrapping!

"Last of Summer" STS Road Trip

I.  LOVE.  FALL.  Yes, time keeps rushing by, but I can't help it, I'm SO excited when September starts, even though we haven't seen any cooler temperatures here yet!  Plus, it's time for another STS Road Trip, so that is always cause for happiness.  This month's theme is "Last of Summer," and the colors are perfect for combining the last of summer and beginning of fall pictures!  I have some textured and some checkerboard papers for you.  Click image to download from Mediafire.

You probably came from JMC Designs and your next stop is Let Me Scrapbook!

Here is the rest of the Road Trip:

LyllahRaven Designs
Dees-Deelights
Magical Scraps Galore
JaneceScraps
Arizona Girl
Growing Pains Scrapped
EmJay Scraps
2CurlyHeadedMonsters Designs
LW Designs
KapiScrap & Art
Coop's Creative Concepts
Scrappin Serenity
Triple J Designs
Cajun Diva Scraps
yabbyscrap
WinksArt Graphics
Flower Scraps
JMC Designs
Note-able Scraps
Let Me Scrapbook!
Shuckclod's Stuff

Happy Fall Y'all!  :-)

STS Road Trip: Refreshing

It is the beginning of the beautiful, warm month of August!  One more month of beaches and swimming - unless you are like my kids and some others who have to start school next week!  Ha, ha!

The theme of the Stuff to Scrap Road Trip is "Refreshing."  Some lovely kits are coming your way with this color palette!

Click image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

If you are following the STS Road Trip, you came from WinksArt Graphics, and your next stop is Stephanie's Blog.

Here's the rest of the Road Trip:

Triple J Designs
yabbyscrap
Arizona Girl
Magical Scraps Galore
Dees-Deelights
Shuckclod's Stuff
LyllahRaven Designs
Just Saskia
JaneceScraps
EmJay Scraps
DinkeekDooScraps
JMC Designs
Saphiras Scraps
Jiovanna's Creations
Queen Bee Scraps
Cajun Diva Scraps
Scrappin Serenity
Let Me Scrapbook!
WinksArt Graphics
Note-able Scraps
Stephanie's Blog
Flower Scraps

Happy August!

"A Little Me Time" Papers FREEBIE

Do you keep all of your blog train freebies going way back?  I do.  I love having all those kits from different designers with different styles that all go together in one big mega-kit that I can use over and over again!  One of my favorites was Stuff to Scrap's "A Little Me Time" blog train two years ago, in September 2011.  I have developed quite a fondness for kaleidoscope papers and playing with my Repper Pro, so here are some new papers to go with that old color scheme.  Click image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

My original portion of the blog train is still available on 4shared.  PU/S4H/S4O.  Click image to go to the original post.

Happy Scrapping!  :-)

More "Summer Sunset" Papers

I have a second set of papers for you from "Summer Sunset," the July Stuff to Scrap Road Trip.  (Same preview.)  They are similar to the first set of papers but with some variance in the patterns.  Click preview to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.  Enjoy!

 Happy Scrapping!  :-)

July Stuff to Scrap Road Trip

It's that time again - the beginning of a new month and time for all the blog trains!  The Stuff to Scrap Road Trip's July theme is "Summer Sunset."  For my portion, I made you some papers.  Click image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Your next stop is Scrappin Serenity.  If you've made a wrong turn along the way, here's the whole road map:

Dees-Deelights
Triple J Designs
Cajun Diva Scraps
Arizona Girl
Growing Pains Scrapped
Shuckclod's Stuff
Magical Scraps Galore
DinkeekDooScraps
LyllahRaven Designs
Karen Diamond Designs
Janece Scraps
Jiovanna's Creations
Scraps by Jessica art-design
EmJay Scraps
Saphiras Scraps
LittleBigDesigns
Cat Scrap Fever
BeezDesignz
Memory Muse Studios
JMC Designs
BuildaMemory
Note-able Scraps
Scrappin Serenity
Robin's Ramblings
Kana

Happy Scrapping!  :-)

"April Showers Bring May Flowers" Road Trip!

The first of April brings a fun new blog trip, no foolin'!  Stuff to Scrap's April Road Trip is "April Showers Bring May Flowers."  I love this color combo!  Click image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

I'm the last stop on the road trip.  If you haven't collected all the others yet, hop back on the caravan below!

Scrappy Chicka
CakiePotPie Designs
Annusplace
Desert Digi-Scrap
Karen Diamond Designs
yabbyscrap
Growing Pains Scrapped
Crescent Moon Designs
A-M Designs
Cajun Diva Scraps
Gray Dragonfly
Just Saskia Scrap
Jemiah's Digital Designs
Scraping Arizona Girl
JMC Designs
Shuckclod's Stuff
Magical Scraps Galore
WinksArt Graphics
KapiScrap & Art
Triple J Designs
Scrappin Serenity
Queen Bee Scraps
Saphira's Scraps
Build a Memory
DinkeekDooScraps
The Scrappy Kat
Cat Scrap Fever
Monkey's Musings
Created by Jill Scraps
Kandiced
Joyful Expressions
Craft With Me
RobinsNest
Mommy Me Time Scrapper
kana
Note-able Scraps

Happy Scrappin'!  :-)

Christmas At the Lodge - Stuff to Scrap Road Trip

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  I LOVE Christmas!!  I don't know how it manages to get here so quickly every year, but I love it!  So here's the December Road Trip with Stuff to Scrap - "At the Lodge."  Click preview to download my portion.  PU/S4H/S4O.

You should have come from  Scrappin Serenity and your next stop is Adriana's Cafe.

Here's the rest of the road trip:

WinksArt Graphics
Desert Digi Scrap
Shuckclod's Stuff
Scrappy Chicka
Growing Pains Scrapped
Scrappin Serenity
Note-able Scraps
Adriana's Cafe
JMC Designs
Saphira's Scraps
Kana
The Scrappy Kat
DinkeeDoo
Scraps N Pieces
Callaluna Creations
AK Designs
Sairi Designs
DSRCenter
KapiScrap
Queen Bee Scraps

Merry Christmas!

"Family Meal Time" - Road Trip with Stuff to Scrap

I was running late getting my preview posted this month, but the Stuff to Scrap Road Trip was good enough to tag me onto the end!  As I have been doing of late, I have some fun patterned papers to go with the color scheme.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are absolutely my favorite time of year, and I love this theme and color palette for November!

Click on the image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Here's another link, for 4shared:  http://www.4shared.com/zip/bfXHRtls/NoteScr_-_Family_Meal_Time.html.  I apologize for any problems anyone has had downloading from Mediafire.

Happy November!

Here are the rest of the stops if you missed any along the way:
Shuckclod's Stuff
DinkeeDoo Scraps
Desert Digi Scrap Gal
AK Designs
The Scrappy Kat
Karen Diamond Designs
Scrappin Serenity
Manda Lane Scraps
KapiScrap & Art
Digi-Designs by Nicole
Designs by Snowlady
kana
Saphira's Scraps
Queen Bee Scraps
Callaluna Creations
Mommy Me Time Scrapper
Growing Pains Scrapped
DoubleTrouble Scraps
WinksArt Graphics
Sairi Designs
Digital Scrapbooking Resource Center
Scraps by Missy
Note-able Scraps

It's Stuff to Scrap's October Road Trip - "The Big City"

I am so excited that it is the beginning of October.  Bring on Fall!  Stuff to Scrap's Road Trip this month is "The Big City," and there are some fantastic kits at stops along the way.  I made a set of papers to match the color palette.  Click image below to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

You should have come from Digital Scrapbooking Resource Center, and your next stop is Growing Pains Scrapped.

Here's a road map in case you've gotten lost along the way:

3.. 2.. 1.. Scrap!
Nerdy Scrappers Studio
Joyful Expressions
Shuckclod's Stuff
DreamyNest Designs
WinksArt Graphics
Shel Belle Scraps
Sweet Maple Scraps
DinkeeDooScraps
Saphira's Scraps
Studio Linda Renee
This Little Missy
Desert Digi Scrap
Adriana's Cafe
Craft With Me
Scrappin Serenity
Callaluna Creations
Queen Bee Scraps
The Scrappy Kat
DoubleTrouble Scraps
Sairi Designs
Digital Scrapbooking Resource Center
Note-able Scraps
Growing Pains Scrapped
Scraps by Missy

Happy Scrappin'!  :-)

"Inspire Me" - The Blog Train Blog September

As referenced in my last post, I have been without Photoshop for a month, but being "inspired" by hexagons for the last few weeks, I put some papers together for you in iRemember.  These hexagons are really pretty fun, and this is a great color palette!

Click on preview to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Collect all the "Inspire Me" mini kits to have one great big mega kit on The Blog Train Blog!

Happy Scrapping!

"Back to School" - Stuff to Scrap Road Trip

Another month is here - September!  My daughter has claimed the entire month for her birthday celebrations, and we are all excited about the arrival of fall and back to school (well, some of us may be more excited about the school part than others)!!!!  I was so excited that the Stuff to Scrap Road Trippers picked my "Back to School" palette for this month's Road Trip, and wouldn't you know that my computer picked this month to crash and I have had no Photoshop?  Well, hexagons seem to be the fad this fall, so I made some hexagon papers in the "Back to School" colors in my iRemember program.  Hope you can use them with all the fabulous mini-kits the others on the Road Trip made!

Click on preview to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

You should have come here from Scraps by Missy, and this is the end of the road!

If you haven't joined the Road Trip yet, merge into the traffic to collect this whole set!

Joyful Expressions
The Scrappy Kat
Desert Digi Scrap
My Digi Chocolate
Studio Linda Renee
MDK Scraps
Scraps by Andrea
Scrappin Serenity
DinkeeKDoo
Shuckclod's Stuff
3..2..1.. Scrap!
Growing Pains Scrapped
Karen Diamond Designs
Ladybug Pics n Scraps
Callaluna Creations
Sairi Designs
DSRCenter
Let Me Scrapbook!
Queen Bee Scraps
DoubleTrouble Scraps
Scraps by Missy
Note-able Scraps

Happy Scrapping!

"H" for the Camp Blog Train

I have been told that there is still a problem with the "H" in the Camp Blog Train Alpha.  I apologize for that; it's been downloading just fine for me.  Here is it by itself.  I hope you can use it!

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?kpxgj14484stehd

August Stuff to Scrap Road Trip

July seemed like a long month to me, yet I wasn't quite ready for it to be over.  But here we are, 21 minutes into August 2012!  Ready for a Road Trip?  Take the Road Trip with Stuff to Scrap for some August freebies!

The theme this month is the delicious Farmer's Market.  Click image to download my part from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

If you came here from Saphira's Scraps, then your next destination should be DoubleTrouble Scraps.

Here are the rest of the stops:

Queen Bee Scraps
AK Designs
scraphannah
My Digi Chocolate
Shuckclod's Stuff
JMC Designs
HD Creations
Scrap A Million Memories
The Scrappy Kat
DinkeeDooScraps
Karen Diamond Designs
Memories by Digital Design
Desert Digi Scrap
Craft With Me
Saphira's Scraps
Note-able Scraps <--- You are here.
DoubleTrouble Scraps
Sairi Designs
Robin's Nest
Scraps by Missy
Sweet Maple Scraps
Digital Scrapbooking Resource Center
Scrappin Serenity
Joyful Expressions
Let Me Scrapbook!
B2N2 Scraps

Happy Scrapping!  :-)

The Blog Train: Camp

The Blog Train Blog also has a fun blog train this month.  The theme is "Camp" and the colors are perfect!  I'll be able to scrap a lot of summer photos with these!

Click on the image to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Find all the other participants at The Blog Train Blog, starting July 1!

Update:  Here is a link for the "H" in the alpha, with which some people reported having problems:

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?kpxgj14484stehd

Happy Scrapping!  :)

Stuff to Scrap Road Trip: Jungle Adventure

It is the end of another month and time for new blog trains!  The Stuff to Scrap Road Trip this month is "Jungle Adventure!"  Click preview to download from Mediafire.  PU/S4H/S4O.

You should have come here from Tinadell's Tags, and you have reached the end of the road trip!  If you missed any stops, be sure to go back and pick them up:

WinksArt Graphics
Karen Diamond Designs
Shuckclod's Stuff
Scraps by Missy
scraphannah
JMC Designs
Scrappin Serenity
Busy Crafting Mommy Designs
DinkeeDooScraps
Created by Jill Scraps
MDK Scraps
Saphira's Scraps
Leaving a Legacy Designs
HD Creations
Ponytails Designs
DoubleTrouble Scraps
Keystone Scraps
Let Me Scrapbook!
Digital Scrapbooking Resource Center
The Scrappy Kat
Robin's Nest
Manda Lane Scraps
Designs by Snowlady
Growing Pains Scrapped
Cami Jo Designs
Queen Bee Scraps
Flower Pot Designs
Tinadell's Tags
Note-able Scraps

Happy Scrapping!  :)

"At the Park" Patterned Papers FREEBIE

Can you believe it is summer already?  I'm having a hard time getting used to the fact that June has come upon us so quickly!  Remember last July's Stuff to Scrap Blog Train, "At the Park?"  Last year at this time, this is what we were working on!

Well these colors were fun to put into my new Repper Pro software, so here are some new patterned papers to match an old theme!  Didn't get the kit last July?  Click on the preview to the left, or here.

To download the new papers from Mediafire, click here.  PU/S4H/S4O.

Happy Scrapping!  :)