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Monday, October 22, 2012

GIVEAWAY: Scrap Chic with Ali, Cathy & Friends

Did you know that as part of the Ella Publishing Friends team I’ve got another fabulous giveaway!

Ella Publishing have just launched their latest eBook - Scrap Chic: Tricks for being trendy without sacrificing story. Read on to learn more about the eBook and how you can win your own copy.

Learn how to avoid “trend takeover” with help from 14 of the biggest names in scrapbooking, from Ali to Zielske!

Honoring trends can make you feel inspired and energized, truly reinvigorating your scrapbooking. The trick is to keep the trends in check and make them work within your own personal style, so they don’t overwhelm the story you’re trying to tell.

In 36 inspiring pages, you’ll learn insider secrets for showcasing your best stories using today’s top trends. You’ll also enjoy plenty of bonus tricks, from design ideas to product tips to journaling solutions.

See our designers’ takes on: clotheslines, hexagons, ombre, sunburst, wood grain and more—plus a dozen bonus trends to add to your scrapbooker’s toolbox.

14 top trends with 2 examples for each
14 diverse, well-known scrapbookers
36 pages of ideas and inspiration

ABOUT THE AUTHORS:

The 14 contributors to this eBook were all featured in the 2012 Big Idea Festival atbigpictureclasses.com. They include: Ali Edwards, Amy S orensen, Angie Lucas,Becky Novacek, Cathy Zielske, Courtney Walsh, Karen Grunberg, Lisa Dickinson, May Flaum, Nichol Magouirk, Rebecca Cooper , Stacy Julian, Stephanie Baxter, and Wendy Smedley.

Scrap Chic Giveaway!

I’ve got one awesome copy of Scrap Chic to give away – just leave a comment by 12 midnight US EST on the 26th of October to be in the running! I’ll do a random drawing and contact you later that night (morning my time!) with your access to the eBook.

How do I enter?

Use the Rafflecopter widget and leave me a comment letting me know what trends tend to take over in your scrapbooking!

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Melissa
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Photography made easy: Coupon for 20% off

I just wanted to share with you the latest Ella ebooks and a special deal (scroll down!)

Real Life Photography

In 70 pages of photo fabulousness, pro photographer Rebecca Cooper shares her best insider tricks for taking amazing photos in all kinds of real-life situations.
You'll learn how to take the best possible photo in the first place as well as how to use a few simple editing tools to add an extra dose of magic to your everyday moments.
Illustrated by 127 real-life photos, this life-changing eBook is organized into six useful chapters, including: Photographing Real Life, Using Real Light, Capturing Real Relationships, Practicing Real Patience, Enhancing Real Photos, and Checklists for Real Life.

Get better photos with actions

Simple Fixes photo editing actions for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements

Add an extra dose of magic to your favorite photos with these simple actions for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. Fix common photo problems, punch up the color, or even create ultra rich black and whites in just a few clicks of the mouse.
If you're new to actions, watch one of two instructional videos to see exactly how to install and use Photoshop Actions. Your life is about to change! If you're a photo-editing pro, this high quality, versatile, classic set is a must for your action library. You'll turn to it again and again.
Enjoy these 8 amazing actions:
Simply Boost
Simply Lighten
Simply Darken
Simply Dark/Light Selective
Goodbye Red Skin (see example)
Goodbye Yellow Skin
Simply Sharpen
Simply Black & White
Instructional .pdf is included with purchase. Actions can be installed on either Macintosh or PC versions of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.

20% off Coupon Code

There’s a special offer on these books

Purchase Real.Life.Photography and the Simple Fixes Action Set in the same purchase and save 20% with code PHOTOFIX. And since both are currently only $9.99 each (introductory price! regularly $12.99 each), that means you'll save a total of $9 by purchasing them together now!

Melissa
PS Haven’t seen Ella’s stunning ebooks? Get your free super sampler!

PPS I’m an Ella Friend because I love Ella! That’s why you get the great deals

Thursday, March 1, 2012

February in Focus: OLW Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to to my stop on the One Little Word blog hop for February. If you’ve come from Margie’s blog, welcome! The full list of blogs is at the end of this post.

The Giveaway

My special giveaway this month is a brand spanking new Ella Publishing ebook on Stamping - scroll to the post below to enter!

The Prompt

We were asked to take 9 photos over the month to document/express our word. Even though I’ve not taken a lot of photos this month, I managed to find 9 that represented what I’m focusing on right now. I just should have found a photo of Phill to include!

I am sure I’m missing a few focus points (eg faith and sewing) but I like this reminder of what my life is about right now!

Baby Nano
Emily
Us
Phill’s new hobby (coffee making/latte art)
My health
Growing friends
Creativity
Scrapbooking
Gardening

Credits: Template frrom One Little Word class, Flergs and Sugarplum Paperie Garden Whimsy

About the Class

Ali Edwards sends out monthly emails with a prompt for the month and you just complete it as you are inspired to throughout the month. Did you know that the One Little Word class is open all year?

Want more OLW inspiration?

Head over to Sharyn’s blog.

Here’s the rest of the stops in the One Little Word blog hop:

Thanks again to Margie for organising this hop!

Happy hopping!

Melissa

*Thank your for using affiliate links to support my blog*

PS. My Big News!

I'm so excited to share with you that I've been invited to teach at True Scrap 3! I'm the only Aussie instructor and I'd love to see some fellow Simple Aussie Girls there!

Did you start scrapbooking with dreams of rows of finished albums?s

Is the reality more like a cupboard of unfinished objects (UFOs)?

In Finish what you Start I help you learn how you can actually finish a project, and get the results you want by focussing on what motivates you in your scrapbooking.

Prevent writer's block by using journalling you have already
Finish pages faster by keeping your process simple
Rescue half-finished projects by repurposing or finishing them with rediscovered motivation.
Get a headstart on your own project using printable worksheets
Have fun and get the project done!

Join me for plenty of inspiration for your next project, or that little extra kick to get those UFOs done!

Join me for the most awesome scrapbooking event EVER!

I'm so thrilled to be teaching at True Scrap, and know it is well worth the $127 you pay to get in no matter what kind of memory keeper, scrapper, crafter or photographer you are!
Register Today!

Stamping Secrets GIVEAWAY from Ella Publishing

Ella Publishing have just launched their latest eBook a gorgeous, inspiration stamping book, that *also* gives you access to 20 minutes of video instruction! Read on to learn more about the eBook and how you can win your own copy valued at $10.99!

Stamping Secrets: 7 sensational stamp sets used 21 ways
By stamping experts Nichol Magouirk, Ashley Cannon Newell, Lea Lawson, Nancy Burke, Robyn Werlich, Shari Carroll, and Shemaine Smith

Ready to make the most of your favourite stamps, and learn new tips and tricks along the way?

In 28 packed pages, you'll enjoy 21 gorgeous projects, 35 expert stamping tips, 6 step-by-step written tutorials, and 20 minutes of exclusive video instruction—all for just $10.99.

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We hand-picked seven sensational stampers and invited each of them to:

choose a favourite stamp set from a favourite stamp company
create three versatile projects using that set (scrapbook layouts, cards, and more)
share their expert stamping tips, tricks, and tutorials with you!

With stamps from Stampin' Up!, Hero Arts, Technique Tuesday, PaperTrey Ink, Lawn Fawn, BasicGrey, and Unity, this eBook truly offers the best of the best. No matter your skill level, Stamping Secrets will put you on the path to stamping success!

Stamping Secrets Giveaway!

I’ve got one awesome copy of Stamping Secrets to give away – just leave a comment by 8pm EST on the 10th March to be in the running! I’ll do a random drawing and contact you later that night (morning my time!) with your access to the eBook and video tutorials.

How do I win?

Just leave me a comment letting me know what your favourite art or crafting tool is whether that be paper scrapbooking, painting, digital scrapbooking or whatever!

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