Enjoy this week's Freebie Friday for My Memories!


Using MyMemories Software to Customize your CD Labels
 
1. Download template file and install it into your software
2. Using MyMemories Suite, choose Create Album From Designer Template and find your project
3. Now you can print and enjoy the provided template, or customize it with your own papers and embellishments.

TIP:
When printing the CD Labels, every printer has a slightly different alignment. You may need to move your top white guide a few pixel in order to get it to line up with your labels.
You should TEST before printing and set your margins to 0 in as well.

TIP:
You can right-click on the white guide and lock it in place to keep it from moving while you are working. Make sure this is the top layer of your project before printing.

 Just SAVE and PRINT on card stock!

CD Labels Tutorial

Because this template uses purchased labels, there is no specific tutorial on them. All you need to do is print and stick on  to your desired project. See above for project ideas and printing tips.

Please note, that this freebie will be available for ONE WEEK. However, you can still purchase this design kit from MyMemories! To find this kit, click on Craftable Templates on the right hand side of the MyMemories website.

What's My Memories Suite? Click here to read my review of the Digital Scrapbook Software. Don't have My Memories Suite? Go MyMemories.com to buy the software and start scrapping!  



Have a wonderful day dear followers and HAPPY Crafting!

My hens have started laying eggs!
Just thought I'd share my lovely first 1/2 dozen eggs from the chickens I bought at the end of April!
Waaahooo!

I am so over grocery store eggs, they just aren't the same. I know, I know, they all come from chickens (or ducks) but farm fresh eggs are just, better! I especially LOVE baking with duck eggs, everything is SUPER moist! I can't wait until my duckies start laying, right now I have 3 female ducks!

Any one else as excited as I am to find eggs in the coop? Its like hidden treasure!

Have a nice night dear followers!

Hello dear followers!

Welcome to your weekly dose of FREE! Enjoy this week's Freebie Friday for My Memories!



Using MyMemories Software to Customize your CD Labels
 
1. Download template file and install it into your software
2. Using MyMemories Suite, choose Create Album From Designer Template and find your project
3. Now you can print and enjoy the provided template, or customize it with your own papers and embellishments.

TIP:
When printing the CD Labels, every printer has a slightly different alignment. You may need to move your top white guide a few pixel in order to get it to line up with your labels.
You should TEST before printing and set your margins to 0 in as well.

TIP:
You can right-click on the white guide and lock it in place to keep it from moving while you are working. Make sure this is the top layer of your project before printing.

 Just SAVE and PRINT on card stock!

CD Labels Tutorial

Because this template uses purchased labels, there is no specific tutorial on them. All you need to do is print and stick on  to your desired project. See above for project ideas and printing tips.

Please note, that this freebie will be available for ONE WEEK. However, you can still purchase this design kit from MyMemories! To find this kit, click on Craftable Templates on the right hand side of the MyMemories website.

What's My Memories Suite? Click here to read my review of the Digital Scrapbook Software. Don't have My Memories Suite? Go MyMemories.com to buy the software and start scrapping!  



Have a wonderful day dear followers and HAPPY Crafting!

Please be sure to leave me your e-mail address (Feel free to use formats like ruralmamak at gmail dot com) Also, you must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US! Entries CLOSE 9/12/2012 at 8:00PM CST!

Thanks and Enjoy!


Have a wonderful day dear followers!

I was given the opportunity to test out a couple Health and Beauty products by Mía Mariú.   Here is a little background about Mía Mariú from their website:

Mía is a Dallas based health and beauty social selling company that offers entrepreneurial business opportunities for women. Our natural health and beauty products are available exclusively through our Independent Advisers and online. Mía offers an innovative approach to social selling using the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products. 

My vision was to create a company for women who wanted a contemporary and progressive way to make money without sacrificing time with family. Mía offers a stylish and lucrative home-based business opportunity that is fun and rewarding and is a powerful way to help you make money, make new friends and reach your personal success.

Jeannie Price 
Founder & CEO 
Mía Mariú 

I love the idea that these products are sold by women socially. It gives you a great opportunity to try products and learn from others as well as provides ladies with a way to make some extra money. The Mía Mariú products that I able to test out were the RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream, RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Thermal Activator, Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+, Mineral Loose Powder Foundation (Marfil), and No.22 Brush.

I have to say, I thought the RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream and RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Thermal Activator were really neat. The Refinisher Cream is off white in color and contains tiny granules and the Thermal Activator is clear. When you mix the two together they make a white foamy substance that create heats, which was really neat. The heat only lasts for a short while and as you rub the solution on your face it rubs in clear and looks a little greasy. Once it was scrubbed all over my face, I washed it off and my face was silky smooth. It had taken off all the dead skin and smoothed it out nicely.

I decided to rub on the Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ after finishing with the ResturaCel-C Microdermabrasion. I have sensitive skin and a lot of lotions seem to burn when I apply them. The Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ did burn a little but it wasn't intense and I imagine it had to do with the fact that I just scrubbed off the top layer of skin on my face. Either way, the slight burning only lasted a moment and then I was fine. The Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ is white in color and thick, not watery at all. It did make my face look a little greasy after it was rubbed in, so I moved on to my next product to test out!

I used the No.22 Brush for the Mineral Loose Powder Foundation in Marfil, a foundation for really light colored skin. This color will probably work well for me in the winter months when I am not out in the sun, however, I could probably could probably use their Savanna color foundation year around. I am not a professional at using make up, but the foundation seemed to chump in the brush. I spread it on my face and tried to rub it in the best I could. It kind of caked then spread. I think I had more success spreading it with my hands than I did the brush. I also had to blot it with a barely moist towel to escape the caked look, which again may be user error. The foundation did help take away the redness in my face and from afar it made my complexion look smooth. Up close, however, I could see every pore on my face, its like it made them look even more obvious. So, needless to say I wasn't a huge fan of the No.22 Brush and Mineral Loose Powder Foundation but they did work just fine.

 In the photo above you can see how much redness the powder foundation covered. The left photo is natural skin, no make up. The right photo is after applying the Mineral Loose Powder Foundation.

Overall, I was thrilled with the RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Refinisher Cream and RestauraCel-C Microdermabrasion Thermal Activator, the rest of the products I tested were good, I just didn't find them any different that most beauty products out there.

Click here to see what My Rating means!

Cost: RestauraCel-C Thermal Microdermabrasion Set (2 oz./1.9 fl. oz) $55.00, Hydrating Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30+ (1.7oz) $44.00, Mineral Loose Powder Foundation (4.3g) $18.00, No. 22 Brush $22.00 

Where to Buy: Mía Mariú Online 
Connect With  Mía Mariú on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest

Have a wonderful day dear followers!

I'm not sure how many of you have heard of Dermagist Skin Care Products (previously called Dermajuv), but I surely hadn't, until recently. I was introduced to this skin care line through their Hydrating Spa System. This System includes 3 of Dermagist most popular products, the Hydropeutic Body Lotion, Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream, and the Foot & Heel Revitalizing Cream. 

I have to admit at first I was a little skeptical because when I squirted out a little of each product on my hands they had a hint of a "chemical" smell to them, but after being rubbed in the "chemical" smell dissipated.

Here is a bit of information from the Dermagist website about each product as well as my complete review/reaction of each:


Dermagist Description: "Finally a deep-hydrating body lotion that relaxes the skin with soothing teas, moisturizes and targets wrinkles with wrinkle fighting ingredients, and smooths rough and dry skin with beneficial moisture adding ingredients."

My Review/Reaction: The Hydropeutic Body lotion is thin but does not have the consistency of water. It is light and has a clean fragrance . I have very sensitive skin and I was able to use this lotion right after I had gotten a burn on my back and arms. It didn't make the burn feel worse and it actually seemed to prevent the skin from peeling, which was awesome. I only peeled on my shoulder where I forgot to put the lotion. I also LOVED this product on my legs, I have very dry skin on my legs and it helped them soften and sooth out a lot much nicer that anything I've used in the past!


Dermagist Description: "An anti aging inspired cream for the hands that ALSO deeply nourishes dry, rough skin. Whether your hands have spots and wrinkles or dryness and cracks, this cream is ideal for you."

My Review/Reaction: The Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream has a very light citrus fragrance that isn't overwhelming. The consistency is heavier and a bit thicker than the Body Lotion but makes your hands feel silky smooth after being rubbed in. I am a stay at home mom and I work around our farm, and unfortunately I don't really take that good care of my hand. Well, this Hand Cream has done wonders for me. It helped my calluses and softened my hands.


Dermagist Description:  "A serious cream for dry, cracked heels that can also be enjoyed by those looking for a comforting, soothing foot cream. The best of both worlds combined in this 7-key-ingredient foot cream."

My Review/Reaction: The Foot & Heel Revitalizing Cream is by far my favorite of the three products! It has a nice Peppermint fragrance similar to Vicks Vapor Rub but much lighter and less intense. I found this product so refreshing on my feet. It gives a very light tingly sensation which is amazing, many times I actually found myself rubbing it  around my ankles and all the way up my shins, because I loved the light sensation on my tired legs after a long day. I also have VERY dry feet that crack, it helped with cracking and softened the calluses.

 Overall, I was VERY impressed with the Dermagist Hydrating Spa System. I would recommend these products to anyone, whether you have dry skin or not. Dermagist just makes great products to help keep your skin feeling and looking young.

Also, the GREAT thing about Dermagist is that they have a 30 Day Guarantee:
"You get a 30 day, Money Back Guarantee, where if you are unsatisfied for any reason, just return the products, for a REFUND.This way, you get to try this fantastic product practically risk free! store policies"


Click here to see what My Rating means!

Cost: Hydrating Spa System is now $89.99. For individual products: Hydropeutic Body Lotion (8 fl oz) $34.99, Hydro-Renewal Hand Cream (4 fl oz) $34.99, and Foot & Heel Revitalizing Cream (4 fl oz) $34.99

Where to Buy: Dermagist Website, but wait Get a 10% OFF Coupon to Dermagist by CLICKING HERE!

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Thank you for reading dear followers I hope you enjoyed learning about Dermagist!







Disclaimer: I was given a Hydrating Spa System from Dermagist at no cost in order to formulate my review. I was not compensated in any way monetarily for my review. All opinions are 100% mine and are based on my personal experience with the product. I make no guarantees about this product.

If you LOVED last week's Freebie, you will LOVE this week's as well! Here you go, another Party Bag!



Using MyMemories Software to Customize your Party Bags

1. Download template file and install it into your software.
2. Using MyMemories Suite, choose Create Album From Designer Template and find your project.
3. Now you can print and enjoy the provided template, or customize it with your own papers and embellishments.

TIP:
You can right-click on the white guide and lock it in place to keep it from moving while you are working. Make sure this is the top layer of your project before printing.

Just SAVE and PRINT on cardstock!

Party Bags Tutorial

1. Print your Purse Card templates on cardstock and gather supplies. Be sure to set your margins as close to 0 as possible. (Recommended supplies: small craft scissors, bone folder, glue runner)

2. Using the scissors cut along inside of handles.

3. Fold bag at fold lines. There should be a total of 6 folds.
TIP: Using a bone folder will help you get crisp edges on your project.

4. Using scissors, cut along outside edge.

5. Lay the bag flat, printed side down. Fold up the tabs at the bottom of the bag, so that you can see the printing. Apply Glue to the tabs on the printed side.

6. Bring the side of the bag up and adhere the tab to the bottom of the bag.

7. Repeat on other side.

8. Lay the bag down, and apply glue to the last tab.

9. Attach the remaining side.
TIP: Insert your hand into the bag to ensure that all the tabs are securely attached.

10. Enjoy your Bag! You can fill it with all kinds of goodies or treats.
TIP: You can take the front and back and press them together to make side seams.

Please note, that this freebie will be available for ONE WEEK. However, you can still purchase this design kit from MyMemories! To find this kit, click on Craftable Templates on the right hand side of the MyMemories website.


What's My Memories Suite? Click here to read my review of the Digital Scrapbook Software. Don't have My Memories Suite? Go MyMemories.com to buy the software and start scrapping!  



Have a wonderful day dear followers and HAPPY Crafting!