A Super MY MEMORIES Review and GIVEAWAY!

I'm known as the crazy picture taker in my family. I always ALWAYS insist on taking pictures. I LOVE saving pictures and looking back on fond memories. I was telling Mother a few weeks ago that I'm worried about what will happen to all our photographs someday. I mean, I know that my daughter and granddaughter (and hopefully the grandsons when they get older) will want our family photographs, but in this new era of technology I fear they may be lost at some point. I used to run up to WalGreens or CVS and get my film developed and then ran home and diligently placed my photos in a simple yet boring album. No time for anything fancy, you know? But as of the last few years, even though I'm taking more pics, I'm just filing them away on my 'puter and even I can barely ever find them again!

Enter MY MEMORIES ~ this amazing company contacted me and wanted to send me their digital scrapbooking software to use and review.  It just seemed like destiny to me, so I quickly accepted the offer to try their products.

My Memories is a great company that offers digital scrapbook software for scrapbook layouts, photo books, invitations, videos, greeting cards, calendars, gifts, and much more!

I found their programs VERY easy to download and start using. Trust me, I'm NO computer guru, so everything, EVERYTHING has to be EASY for me! The software includes multiple different background papers, textured papers, embellishments, special fonts and word art, shapes, and imprints.

I was making adorable pages like these below very quickly.

and this for my upcoming WEDDING BLOG PARTY on June 8th

I even made a layout and printed the following card and framed it for my sweet mother for Mother's Day!

When I get a bit more time, I'm also going to learn how to add videos and music to my albums. I'm having so much fun with this!

And here is the great news......MY MEMORIES was kind enough to offer me a 2nd MY MEMORIES SUITE scrapbooking software program (a $39.97 value) to give to one of my lucky followers here!! And here are the rules to enter for a chance to win:

GIVEAWAY RULES

1.   Visit www.mymemories.com   and choose your favorite digital paper pack or layout, then comment on this post  telling me which you chose.

2.   For EXTRA entries link to any or all of the following and tell me in a separate comment(s):
   Blog- http://blog.mymemories.com/
   Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/pages/MyMemories/140359372717593
   Twitter- http://twitter.com/#!/mymemoriessuite

3.   Become a follower of my blog or let me know in the comments that you are already following me.

Deadline to enter is  Saturday, June 2nd , 11:59pm CST  
Must be 18 yrs. or older to enter
Make sure that your email address is on your blogger profile so I may contact you. Or simply add your email address to your comment(s).

I love that I can soon start using this for my blog to make headers, buttons, and graphics as well, so it's not just for traditional scrapbook projects.
                           

  DISCOUNT CODE
AND...because My Memories wants to give everyone a chance to try their amazing product, they are

providing a special code just for our friends here at ANGELIC ACCENTS!

If you don't want to wait to see if you win, My Memories provided me with a special code for you to get a discount on their wonderful software.

The code is STMMMS33742

By using this code (just copy and paste), you will receive $10 off your My Memories Suite Software   AND  upon purchase a $10 coupon off anything in the My Memories Shop. Now that's a great deal!

Big Hugs,

Our Shabby White Bedroom

Sharing a few pics of my shabby vintage bedroom.....

Cute corner piece I bought and painted white and added a mirror to the back.....$12 !!

Sweet blogger Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique

is hosting a fun new blogger party each Friday ~ go check it out!

I'm gearing up to host my annual

WEDDING BLOG PARTY!

Click pic below to read all about it!

And click HERE to read about my BIG GIVEAWAY going on right now!

Big Hugs,

Linking with:

Cindy @ My Romantic Home Show & Tell Friday

Debra @ Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

Sherry @ The Charm of Home ~ Home Sweet Home Party

Alison @ Stuff & Nonsense ~ Fridays Unfolded

Courtney at French Country Cottage ~ Feathered Nest Friday

Vanessa & Heather @ At the Picket Fence ~ Inspiration Friday

Wedding Party Giveaway Winner!

The Wedding Blog Party was sooooo much fun! I've visited all the beautiful posts and notice that they all got so many sweet comments!!  I have just THE BEST followers!! I intend to visit all again to devour even more beauty ~ but for right now I kinda feel like this sweet little couple . . . a bit tired and worn out!!!

Wish I could give each and every one of you a special gift, but guess that isn't possible. I'm a couple of days late posting my Wedding Blog Party Giveaway winner, as I've been at my grandkids again!! But I'm home now and happy to announce that the winner is.....

Honey, please email me with your shipping address and I'll get your win right out to you!!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie

Retro Wedding Gowns

Sorry that I do not know who to give credit for this graphic

                                                   In preparation for my annual
                                             WEDDING BLOG PARTY
                                                            on June 10th

  

I'm sharing one of my favorite wedding graphics

for Pink Saturday

I'm also sharing vintage/retro wedding gown photos.....

http://www.bhldn.com/

Styles of the 1950's - early 1970's

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67795783/ivory-lace-1950s-style-bridal-hat-with

Birdcage Veil with Rhinestones

http://louboosandshoes.blogspot.com/

Vintage Crocheted Gloves

http://bridechic.blogspot.com/

Grace Kelly weds Prince Rainier of Monoco, 1956

The taffeta and Val lace confection was a wedding gift from MGM Studios, designed by Helen Rose. Imagine this: 25 yards of silk taffeta, 100 yards of silk net, and vintage Belgian rose point lace. Her headpiece was classic : a bandeau cap covered in tiny seed pearls under an intricate lace mantilla.

google.co.uk

http://dwellerswithoutdecorators.blogspot.com

                                      Many similarities of Princess Grace's gown to that of
                                        Catherine Middleton, bride of Prince William, 2011

florasbridal.com

A-Line/Princess Strapless Tea-length organza wedding dress (BST0033)

Retails @ $119.98

udreamybridal.com

Vintage Style White Sleeveless Satin Organza Wedding Dress

Retails @ $105.98

 Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy weds Sen. John F. Kennedy, 1953

Gown designed by Ann Lowe, a very talented African-American dressmaker.  There were 50 yards of silk taffeta, with a very full circular skirt tucked and pleated (Lowe's specialty). On Jackie's head was her grandmother's rose point lace veil hanging from a circular lace cap festooned with orange blossoms. She pulled her look together with short, white kid gloves.

                                              

 www.my-wedding-concierge.com

www.vintageous.com/

1950's Tea Length Gown

www.nichewhite.wordpress.com

Justin Alexander, Style 8465

Retails @ $1,000.00

 http://www.metmuseum.org/

House of Dior Wedding Dress @ 1964

www.poshgirlvintage.com/

@ 1950's Classic Designer Tea Length Gown

www.bridechic.onsugar.com

Typical 1960's mod wedding attire

All about the mini skirts, pantyhose, buckled shoes, flower power

                                                                            http://www.metmuseum.org/
                                                                                                   House of Dior  Chambord Ball Gown
                                                             @ 1954-1955

                                                                         http://www.weheartit.com/

                                        I would like to invite all my friends and followers
                                                  to my party and giveaway!

                                            Click HERE to read all about it!

                                        Grab my button and help spread the word!
                                                  Everyone loves a wedding!


Have a wonderful PINK SATURDAY and please stop by and say hi to my dear friend
Beverly of How Sweet the Sound and see the list of todays PINK SATURDAY participants!

Be sure and return here next time as I'll be featuring vintage wedding gowns of the late 1800's and early 1900's!

Big Hugs,
Stephanie

My Annual WEDDING BLOG PARTY is coming!!

~ Click HERE to join the party already in progress ~

If you have been following my blog for any time, you probably already know that I collect wedding memorabilia. Since June is the month many brides walk down the aisle, I felt it would be an appropriate time for me to hostess our annual blog party about weddings!

I'm hoping you will join me on Friday, June 10th with a special post of your choosing. It can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. Anything bridal and romantic goes.......your own personal pictures, stories, collections, something you google, whatever. Gowns from the sublime to the "what were they thinking" category, florals, receptions, wedding jewelry, wedding destinations, customs and legends, funny anecdotes, great wedding movies and music....you get the idea.

How about an "If I were to get married all over again, here's what I'd do......".
 

I'm giving you 3+ weeks to think and plan (try using blogger's pre-scheduler ~ it is great), a nifty little sidebar button to help spread the word (that I will NOT tell you how long it took me to make), and I'm also going to have another little GIVEAWAY, too. I think those are the main ingredients but if you think of anything else that I should add, just let me know!

Here is the sidebar button ~ Just right click and "Save As" to your computer, then add as a gadget on your sidebar with the following link back to me :
http://angelicaccents.blogspot.com

I'll be getting MY special post ready, and will put up a link the night before the party so that you can all join in with me. As a special little incentive to help spread the word, I'll throw your name into my bridal basket for the surprise giveaway if you add the above button to your blog with a link back to me, http://angelicaccents.blogspot.com , either on your sidebar or as a special blog post!! Additional entries can be earned by being/becoming a follower. And another entry if you link up and party with us! How's that for bribery?!?!

Click HERE to visit last year's party and giveaway if you need further inspiration. 
Email me with any questions or suggestions.....

Big Hugs,
Stephanie

Linking with:
MyUncommonSliceof Suburbia ~ Tuesdays Treasures
House of Grace ~ Twice Owned Tuesday
Kathleen ~ Faded Charm White Wednesday
VeryMerryVintageStyle ~ Share the Love Wednesday
Kim ~ Savvy Southern Style  ~ WoW  Us Wednesdays
All Things Heart and Home ~ All Things Inspired
ColoradoLady ~ Vintage Thingie Thursday
Rhonda ~ Blue Creek Home Treasure Hunt Thursdays
Brambleberry Cottage ~ Time Travel Thursday

Sherry ~ The Charm of Home ~ Home Sweet Home
Debra ~ Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday
Courtney ~FrenchCountryCottage Feathered Nest Friday
At The Picket Fence ~ Inspiration Friday
Cindy ~ My Romantic Home Show and Tell Friday
Beverly ~ How Sweet the Sound Pink Saturday
Laurie~Bargain Hunting and Chatting Favorite Things Saturday

Great Giveaway AND Rooster Party Coming!

My sweet friend and neighbor to the north, Miss Rebecca of A Gathering Place is hostessing a terrific Christmas in July giveaway here that ends Friday, August 12th.

Look at the precious goodies she is offering........ 

She always makes the most beautiful pillows, sachets, stockings, and decorative handpainted home items ever! If you have never visited her blog and her website, you are in for a real treat!! Tell her Stephanie said Hi!

And if you choose not to sign up for her giveaway.....well, that is just more chances for ME!! :0)

Aren't these ROOSTER graphics just the BEST?!?!

They were created by my new and talented friend

Sonny of 155 Dream Lane

(isn't that just the most wonderful blog name?)

She has LOTS more free Rooster graphics for you to use if you would like, so please stop by to visit her here!

These are really helping me get in the mood for the ROOSTER PARTY ! ! !

My dear friend Barb at Bella Vista is hostessing

 her 2nd Annual ROOSTER PARTY  Friday, August 6th!

Let me tell you, Barb really knows how to throw a party!! There are already TONS of participants signed up and I encourage you to go here to read all about it!! I'm working on my post and will see you there!

Big Hugs,