Mummy made my first aeroplane

via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/LSUgzEnofe/

Peaceful baby

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Tiny Prints Coupon: Save 25% off Birth Announcements

I’m an affiliate for Tiny Prints and this little graphic caught my eye! Birth announcements are kinda relevant around here right now!

Tiny Prints, is having a great 25% sitewide sale this week through May 29 with the coupon code MAY25. Not heard of Tiny Prints? Here’s the scoop:

Tiny Prints knows that personalized birth announcements, birthday party invitations, baby shower invitations, thank you cards and cards for whatever occasion you're celebrating. From fun photo cards, religious invitations, address labels and more, they've got everything you need to add a stylish touch to all of your festivities. They'll even help review, proofread and perfect every inch of your designs to ensure that you always send your best in a fashionable and flawless way. They’ll help you showcase your style in an exceptional way!

Whatever the occasion, Tiny Prints has the highest quality printing available. And there has never been a better time to order, so check them out today.

So why not head over to create a couple of cards today?

Melissa

*this post contains affiliate links that help support my site – thanks so much for using them!*

Nearly three

Emily's quotes of the day:

Wednesday: Xavier is Edward's best friend.
Elyse was very kind to let me play with the phone.


We can talk about that later (when I asked her about dance during her tv show - a rare chance to watch tv in the last month!)

Saturday: On arriving home after swimming: I can't see my Mummy and baby Edward (we weren't in the family room)

I don't need anyone to come with me at swimming - I am in the big girls class.

Sunday: We have friends whoever I. mt Barker, they have two dogs, Tiny and Sophia.
Daddy: What are their names?
Emily: Ben and Becky

Monday: Peppa pig is a pig.

Having a Mum with 3 doctors appointments a week and then all the excitement of a new baby brother and lots of visitors has been pretty exhausting for her. We are gradually returning to normal, or rather defining the new normal with two little ones. It's so lovely to hear Emily say "I'll just check on baby Edward" when he cried and that she gives him a little kiss On the head before bed and when she gets up.

Free Shutterfly Book and Snapfish Coupon Inside

I just had to share some deals with you today!

Over on Digital Scrapbooking HQ I’ve got a Free Photobook Coupon code! It’s for an 8x8 Shutterfly photobook until the 29th of May – thanks to Ronnie for the heads up!

Also, there’s 100 free prints using the code at Snapfish USA:

Snapfish is offering 100 4x6 prints for $10 shipped with code MOMPRINTS through the 22nd of May.

Here's what I have ordered with my free book

Click here to view this photo book larger

Would you like to learn how to create a gorgeous book like this yourself? This class is just the ticket!

My post made number 5 at Frugal Dad!

I was reading Katie the Scrapbook Lady’s blog and saw that she was number 8 on Frugal Dad’s Top Scrapbooking Sites list. So I headed over to

My Happy Scrapbookers post is the one featured for Ellla's Daily Trumpet blog! How exciting!

The Daily Trumpet came in at number 5, so I like to think my work helped in some small way.

Check out the list here:

FRUGAL DAD WINNER
TOP SCRAPBOOKING

Melissa

*affliliate links where possible- please use them to support my blog*

$50 off Totally Rad's RadLab until 16th May

If you have been intimidated by Photoshop actions or Lightroom presets, but want to get the pro-level photo editing, RadLab is for you.

This easy to use system works as a plugin for Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.

Here's a few of the highlights from Totally Rad! themselves.
RadLab simplifies photo effects. Intuitive browsing and a powerful new rendering engine combine to give you easy, unparalleled control. Think in pictures, not numbers. Retouching images just got a whole lot more fun.

28 Brand new effects plus 50 classic favorites come together in RadLab for an amazing array of possibilities. Discovering novel new combinations has never been easier

RadLab is designed to put images first, and to make everything else as simple as possible. You don’t need a 200-page manual to use it

Now it’s easier than ever to define your own look. RadLab makes saving your own processing Recipe a button away, and it can remember your favourites for you.

 

 

Interested? Use coupon code MOMSDAY to save $50 off any purchase of RadLab (or anything in the store over $99!) But hurry – it expires 16th May!


Melissa

*affliliate links where possible- please use them to support my blog*

Take 12 May 2012 #take12

I'm excited to share my first take 12 for the year with our new little one. As usual I'm not doing a theme, just documenting our every day life. We have had a third birthday and a 40th anniversary to celebrate today, so our usual Saturday of odd jobs and swimming lessons gave way to parties and a late afternoon sleep for all four of us.

Are you taking 12? Don't forget to share them on Instagram or Twitter with #take12 hash tag or in our Flickr group

I've been using Instagram to take my photos each month (mostly) supplemented with my Canon IXSUS point and shoot.
 

Here’s my photos for the day so far…
 
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

What is Take Twelve?

The goal of the 2012 Take Twelve Project is to take 12 photos on the 12th day of each month for a full 12 months—and scrapbook them! You can join in the fun any month of the year, but we hope you'll join in starting January 12. Get the scoop at ellapublishing.com/taketwelve.
Learn more about the history of the Take Twelve project and see Ella’s FAQ section.

Melissa
PS Have you got the free Ella Sampler ebook yet?

interNational Scrapbooking Day Fun!

Here’s a little roundup of what I’m doing this iNSD weekend.

Freebies

Sign up for the DigiShopTalk Newsletter and get one of my templates for free! (+24 others!).

Blog Hops

You can have fun finding some free kits with blog hops! I’ve enjoyed following the
Design House Digital blog hop

Scrap Orchard Torch Relay 
The Digichick facebook hop

Scrapbooking Shortcuts Workshop

I’m giving away a free workshop at Digital Scrapbooking HQ 
Frustrated as a slow scrapper? Want to be more comfortable in Photoshop Elements? I can help!

• Want to scrapbook more quickly?
• Want perfect photobooks every time?
• Tired of resizing to share online?
• Wish you knew all the insider shortcuts?

Join me to learn about shortcuts, scripts and actions that will get you finishing pages in no time!

 

Sales

I’ve got a massive sale on my Template Album Set for iNSD.

Limited Time Offer: 50% Off Template Album Set

Looking for a full album of Simple Templates? I’ve got a special discount on my 31 digital templates set for interNational Scrapbooking Day - a massive 50% off! Check out the details of my Simple Digital Album Template Pack here. But hurry – this offer is only valid until the 10th of May.

Free Events

Looking for something free, online and scrappy for interNational Scrapbooking Day?

Big Picture Classes and Creating Keepsakes Magazine are teaming up to bring you our 2nd annual, fun-filled Creative Crop for National Scrapbook Day! The online event will kick-off Saturday, May 5th at 9am PST. You can look forward to 12 jam-packed hours offering creative challenges every hour, live chats with industry professionals, amazing giveaways, and constant inspiration and interaction!
The best part? It's all FREE!

You’ll receive challenge from:

Ali Edwards	Cindy Tobey	Deena Boese
Stacy Julian	Mou Saha	Nic Howard
Megan Hoeppner	Tami Morrison	Lisa Day
Kim Watson	May Flaum	Nicole Harper

Plus you’ll be able to spend the day (or as much of it as you can spare) chatting with the experts and fellow scrappy people!
So sign up today!

Tips

Check out this article for 7 Tips for Navigating interNational Scrapbooking Day without the stress!

More Goodies

For more goodies check out these three iNSD forums at DigiShopTalk

• Sales and Activities forum – This is where you’ll find who’s doing what this weekend. Want a chat? We’ve got tons. Looking for a challenge to get those creative juices going? We’ve got those here too! And don’t forget to scan the sale listings to see what your favorite sites and designers are doing.
• Games and Giveaways forum – Feeling lucky? Drop in and post in a giveaway thread or find a fun game to play. You’ll find lots of prizes and goodies this weekend, so be sure to scroll back a few pages to make sure you’re entered in everything!
• iNSD Chatter forum – Have you scored some good finds? Want to show off what you accomplished at a crop? Post here so we can be amazed and give you some love.

Book Launch

Jennifer Wilson and 33 contributers have just launched Everyday Storyteller with a special intro pricing of just $12.99.