My Memories Giveaway

It's time for the giveaway! Yay!

One lucky reader will win a free copy of the My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software!

Here's what you can do to enter:
1. Become a follower of Simply Blog It Backgrounds, or add it to your favorite RSS feed reader. Leave me a comment telling me you did so (or that you've already done so).
2. Visit www.mymemories.com and then come back and comment, telling me something that strikes your fancy there--a paper pack, photo book options, etc.
3. Like/Follow My Memories on Facebook/Twitter (one entry only), and comment letting me know that you've done so.
4. Comment telling me your favorite Simply Blog It background--one you've used or one you just like!

Please leave your email in your comments (unless it is linked in your profile) so that I can contact you if you are chosen as the winner! Thanks!

This giveaway will run for one week. A winner will be chosen at random next Friday, April 20th.

Wondering what you can do with My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software? You can make books, slideshows, pages, and all kinds of things. You can add photos, videos and music. You can create your own things or use designer templates. The program has a lot of papers and embellishments built in, and you can download more (both for free and for purchase) on the My Memories site. I had a lot of fun putting a couple of things together, and I can see that this program has lots of potential! It's easy enough for someone who wants to just click and drag photos (it can even put them in automatically, if you want to be really simple!), but it has plenty of room to personalize.

Here is a little "album" that I put together using one of the pre-designed templates. I'm posting it here in a movie format (diminished quality is so that it can be played on your computer--the real pages look much better! :)).


AND...since I'm a blog background designer, I just HAD to design a background, of course! :) I was able to put this together quickly and easily on the My Memories software. I'm calling it "My Memories Simple Spring."

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/mymemoriessimplespring-001.jpg?t=1334205424);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

If you're interested in seeing a little bit more about the program, you can check out some of their "how to" videos HERE.

Check back next Friday for the announcement of the giveaway winner. Good luck!

Holding Spring

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/holdingspringcopy.jpg?t=1302622854);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/holdingspring3colcopy.jpg?t=1302704519);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

"Beans"

for Emily

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/beansheader.jpg?t=1294431739


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/beanscopy.jpg?t=1294431504);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Argyle paper for this background provided by Scraps by Andrea
Stitching for this background provided by With a Russian/Dutch Heart Design

Butterfly Dream

A background designed by my 7-year-old daughter, Miss K

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/butterflydreaMcopy.jpg?t=1294433609);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Ribbon for this background provided by Summertime Designs Butterfly element for this background provided by Joni Gray Digiscrap Freebies

Stars for All

Here is an offering from my 7-year-old, Miss K. Enjoy!


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/starsforallcopy.jpg?t=1289342571);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers for this background provided by Summertime Designs
Bird and flower elements for this background provided by Scraps by Andrea

The Latest Buzz

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/latestbuzzheader.jpg?t=1294112310


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/latestbuzzcopy.jpg?t=1275673742);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/latestbuzz3colcopy.jpg?t=1275673468);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers and elements for this background provided by Scraps by Andrea

Just Fun

Some more backgrounds for all of the Minima Stretch fans out there! :)

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/justfunblue.jpg?t=1272916959);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/justfunpink.jpg?t=1272917608);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/justfunyellow.jpg?t=1272917114);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/justfunorange.jpg?t=1272917208);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/justfunpurple.jpg?t=1272917387);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Backgrounds created using an overlay from The Scrappin' Cop

Angel Mother

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/angelmothercopy.jpg?t=1272387963);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers and elements for this background provided by Summertime Designs and Joni Gray Digiscrap Freebies

Both of the above designers have some pretty big life challenges, currently. Stop on by their blogs if you have an extra minute and send them a supportive comment; I'm sure they'd appreciate it!

Pink Spring Blossoms

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/pinkspringblossomscopy.jpg?t=1270339785);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/pinkspringblossoms3colcopy.jpg?t=1270339998);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Pastel

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/pastelcopy.jpg?t=1269372388);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/pastel3colcopy.jpg?t=1269372991);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


"Stitching" version, by request: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/pastelstitchingcopy.jpg?t=1287770922);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers and elements for this background provided by Scraps by Andrea
Stitching overlay and buttons for "stitching" version provided by The Scrappin Cop

Spring is Hatching!

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/springhatchedheader.jpg?t=1268771790

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/springhatchedcopy.jpg?t=1268769687);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/springhatched3colheader.jpg?t=1268771717


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/springhatched3colcopy.jpg?t=1268770178);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers for this background provided by With a Russian/Dutch Heart Design Chick template for this background provided by The Scrappin' Cop

Flowers 'n' Dots

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/flowersanddotscopy.jpg?t=1265741046);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/flowersanddots3colcopy.jpg?t=1265741316);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers and ribbon for this background provided by Summertime Designs

Hugs 'n' Kisses

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/hugsnkissescopy.jpg?t=1264617860);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/hugsnkisses3colcopy.jpg?t=1264618113);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Heart confetti overlay for this background provided by The Scrappin Cop

Heart on a String

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/heartonstringcopy.jpg?t=1264191780);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Flutter By

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/flutterbyheader.jpg?t=1264189874


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/flutterbycopy.jpg?t=1264189305);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/flutterbyheaderblue.jpg?t=1298474293


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/flutterbybluecopy.jpg?t=1270783099);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Background paper for this background provided by Joni Gray Digiscrap Freebies

Polka Dots!

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dotsrosecopy.jpg?t=1256826649);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dotsrose3columncopy.jpg?t=1256827211);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dotsgreencopy.jpg?t=1256826788);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dotsgreen3columncopy.jpg?t=1256827001);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dotsbrowncopy.jpg?t=1256826812);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;


3-column Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dotsbrown3columncopy.jpg?t=1256827235);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Background paper for this background provided by Summertime Designs

Dogwood Flowers

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/dogwoodflowerscopy.jpg?t=1243603503);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Fun Flowers

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/funflowersheader.jpg?t=1243304160


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/funflowerscopy.jpg?t=1243303882);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Papers and elements for this background provided by Summertime Designs

Celebrate!

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/celebrateheader.jpg?t=1242225757


Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/celebratecopy.jpg?t=1242224440);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Background papers and elements for this background provided by Joni Gray Digi Scrap Freebies
Swirl overlay for this background provided by The Scrappin' Cop

Faith, Hope, Strength

Happy Mother's Day to my mother, a survivor...and an amazing example and friend. I love you, Mom!

Image Code: http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/faithhopestrengthheader.jpg?t=1241637342

Code: background-image:url(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/simplyblogitbackgrounds/faithhopestrengthcopy.jpg?t=1241635492);background-position: center; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-attachment: fixed;

Background papers and other elements for this background provided by Summertime Designs