:ETSY SHOP: Valentine's Day Printables @ Jill Marie Designs on Etsy

The Greatest Thing (Nature Boy) Printable

You've Got My Heart On A String Printable

SEVERAL COLOR OPTIONS

Forget Love: I'd Rather Fall in Chocolate Printable

:SALE: FIVE New Pink Paislee Collections - Pre-Order Sales @ StopAndScrap.com PLUS Special AMOM Reader Coupon Code!

StopAndScrap.com has pre-orders on sale today for four brand new collections by Pink Paislee.

Here's a preview of the collections available at a discount TODAY ONLY!!

Take a look and then be sure to read below to find out how you get get an additional discount just for being an AMOM Reader!

Also, if you order $50 or more, your shipping is FREE! Separate orders can actually even be combined to help you reach this total if you wish. Be sure to read the details on these options carefully to make sure you take full advantage of this great offer.

SPECIAL AMOM READER COUPON CODE:

AND, for being an AMOM reader, you can get an EXTRA 12% OFF (in addition to their automatic discount for the day) just by entering the code MEMORIES at checkout.

ENJOY!

:GIVEAWAY: Mamarazzi: Every Mom's Guide to Photographing Kids by Stacy Wasmuth

Wiley Publishing has recently received Mamarazzi: Every Mom's Guide to Photographing Kids by Stacy Wasmuth.

Every mom who loves taking pictures of their kids and wants to improve their skills NEEDS to get this guide!

One thing that I loved about this book is the down-to-earth writing style of the author. It felt like I was getting personal (and functional) instruction from a friend...rather than an author who wanted to impress with a bunch of hard-to-understand technical jargon.

Another great aspect of this guide are the stunning photographic example throughout the book. I was inspired to try locations, props and poses just from the initial flip-through!

AMAZON DESCRIPTION:

Moms, if you can't seem to take enough great photos of the children in your life, this is the book for you.  Now you can learn how to photograph children with the style, clarity, color, and beauty you see in professional photographs.  This fun guide combines humor with solid know-how to show you how to compose shots, handle cameras from basic compacts to advanced dSLRs, take portraits or candids, create prints that impress, and even work with kids! Packed with beautiful examples and written in a down-to-earth style from one mom to another, this book will help mamarazzis everywhere take better photos.

• Moms are one of the fastest-growing segments of the camera-toting demographic, and the blogosphere has a term for them, mamarazzis
• Mixes information, inspiration, and fun for women who want to take better photographs of the children in their lives
• Explains how to set up a camera and use the controls on basic compacts up to advanced dSLR cameras
• Covers shot composition, determining settings, exposing images correctly, the essentials of printing images, how to process for clear and bright color, and more
• Includes stunning examples of portraits and candids of children

Become a better mamarazzi with this fun and informative guide!

:GIVEAWAY:
Lucky for you, I have a free copy of Mamarazzi: Every Mom's Guide to Photographing Kids to give away to one lucky AMOM reader! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment to this post by 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2012 and you'll be entered for your chance!

Random.org will choose and I'll announce the winner on Friday!

GOOD LUCK!

:SALE: FOUR New Lilybee Designs Collections - Pre-Order Sales @ StopAndScrap.com PLUS Special AMOM Reader Coupon Code!

StopAndScrap.com has pre-orders on sale today for four brand new collections by Lilybee Designs.

Here's a preview of the collections available at a discount TODAY ONLY!!

Take a look and then be sure to read below to find out how you get get an additional discount just for being an AMOM Reader!

Also, if you order $50 or more, your shipping is FREE! Separate orders can actually even be combined to help you reach this total if you wish. Be sure to read the details on these options carefully to make sure you take full advantage of this great offer.

SPECIAL AMOM READER COUPON CODE:

AND, for being an AMOM reader, you can get an EXTRA 12% OFF (in addition to their automatic discount for the day) just by entering the code MEMORIES at checkout.

ENJOY!

:SALE: FOUR Top Manufacturers Offer Pre-Order Sales @ StopAndScrap.com PLUS Special AMOM Reader Coupon Code!

StopAndScrap.com has pre-orders on sale today from FOUR top manufacturers. StopAndScrap.com is my FAVORITE way to get the latest and greatest AND at a discount.

Who can beat that?!

Here's a preview of the collections available at a discount TODAY ONLY!!

Take a look and then be sure to read below to find out how you get get an additional discount just for being an AMOM Reader!

Also, if you order $50 or more, your shipping is FREE! Separate orders can actually even be combined to help you reach this total if you wish. Be sure to read the details on these options carefully to make sure you take full advantage of this great offer.

SPECIAL AMOM READER COUPON CODE:AND, for being an AMOM reader, you can get an EXTRA 12% OFF (in addition to their automatic discount for the day) just by entering the code MEMORIES at checkout.

ENJOY!

:PHOTOS: My Neice, Ellie...

Just wanted to share a few pictures that I took of my adorable little neice, Ellie, a couple weeks ago.

Unfortunately, she wasn't really in the mood for pictures, so no smiles this day, but she still humored us and gave us a few very cute shots.

:WORD ART: NEW Valentine's Day Word Art Pack...

Valentine's Day Word Art Pack

Check out this and all my other word art packs available through My Memories, Scrapbook Boutique and PrintMaster.

ON SALE:

Last year's SWAK Word Art Pack is 50% through February 14th. Grab it now for only $1.49!!

ABOUT MY MEMORIES SUITE:
While these designs are in available in several formats for use with any digital software program, if you are looking for an easy and affordable digital scrapbooking software, you should definitely give My Memories Suite a look. It is great for digital scrapbookers of all levels or even traditional scrapbookers that are looking to supplement their paper crafting in order to complete more layouts and/or be able to craft even when away from home and supplies.

My Memories Suite is currently the #1 rated digital scrapbooking software on the market.

Read more about all the great features of My Memories Suite here.

GET $10 OFF!!

My Memories Suite already has a great price, but I have a $10.00 OFF coupon code for you to try it for yourself! Simply copy and paste the code STMMMS74998 at checkout to receive you discount.

:ETSY SHOP: Custom Nursery Art Printables...

Check out my Etsy shop, Jill Marie Designs, for two new options for custom nursery printables.

Stork Nursery Baby Name Printable

with Personalization and Custom Color & Sizing Options

Onesie Nursery Baby Name Printable

with Personalization and Custom Color & Pattern Options

Please convo me if you have any questions about the new designs!

:GIVEAWAY WINNER: Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season from Creating Keepsakes

CONGRATS, DIANE!!

You are the lucky winner of a free copy of Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season from Creating Keepsakes!! Watch your email inbox for further details on how to claim your prize.

Don't miss out on more great giveaways coming soon! If you haven't already, sign up for updates to the AMOM blog by email subscription or your favorite blog reader through the links in the right sidebar. Maybe Random.org will make your number lucky next time!

:GIVEAWAY: Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season from Creating Keepsakes

Creating Keepsakes has just released another great special edition, Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season.

Whether you're just getting started with scrapbooking or have been at it for a while, there are always use for a little extra inspiration. This special issue might be just the ticket.

CK Description:
Showcasing hundreds of scrapbooking ideas to inspire you throughout the seasons, this new special issue from Creating Keepsakes is a must-have resource for your year-round scrapbooking. With plenty of 2-page layout ideas to help you scrapbook more photos in less time, color combinations and patterns to refresh your creativity, season-specifictips for better photo taking, and more, you'll reach for Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season again and again.

Here's a sneak peek:

Open publication - Free publishing

:GIVEAWAY: 
Would you like to win a free copy of Scrapbooking Ideas for Every Season? Simply leave a comment directly to this post (a reply to your email subscription does not work) by Thursday, January 19th, 2012 to enter for your chance to win!

Random.org will choose and I'll announce the winner on Friday.

GOOD LUCK!!

:WORD ART: Flowers & Chocolate Word Art Pack

There's a brand new word art pack available in my My Memories store...

Flowers & Chocolate Word Art Pack

Check out this and all my other word art packs available through My Memories, Scrapbook Boutique and PrintMaster.

ABOUT MY MEMORIES SUITE:
While these designs are in available in several formats for use with any digital software program, if you are looking for an easy and affordable digital scrapbooking software, you should definitely give My Memories Suite a look. It is great for digital scrapbookers of all levels or even traditional scrapbookers that are looking to supplement their paper crafting in order to complete more layouts and/or be able to craft even when away from home and supplies.

My Memories Suite is currently the #1 rated digital scrapbooking software on the market.

Read more about all the great features of My Memories Suite here.

GET $10 OFF!!

My Memories Suite already has a great price, but I have a $10.00 OFF coupon code for you to try it for yourself! Simply copy and paste the code STMMMS74998 at checkout to receive you discount.

:BE INSPIRED: Creativity Prompts Announcement

Many of you have noticed (and politely mentioned) that I haven't yet posted the January 2012 edition of Be Inspired Creativity Prompts.

While I am certainly flattered that you have obviously enjoyed my Be Inspired prompts, I'm afraid that I may have some bad news.

I have decided to take a break from my monthly edition of creativity prompts in order to have a little more time to explore and express my creativity in other ways. (Have you visited my new Etsy store, Jill Marie Designs?)

However, there is a bright side...

There are 2 1/2 years worth of creativity prompts still available for download. There are literally dozens of ideas in each and every issue and my guess is that you've barely scratched the surface. So, I encourage you to check out the download pages below to make sure you haven't missed an issue (or revisit issues already in your collection) to find new inspiration!

2009 Be Inspired Creativity Prompts
2010 Be Inspired Creativity Prompts
2011 Be Inspired Creativity Prompts

Enjoy...and BE INSPIRED!!!

:ETSY SHOP: New printables in ETSY store...

There are new printables available in my Etsy shop. Here's a sneak peak...all three are available in other colors as well.

Feeling Good Printable

I Resolve To: Printable

Just the Way You Are Printable

Hope you like them...would love to hear which one is your favorite design...

:HAPPY NEW YEAR:

I hope it's already off to a great start for you!!