{ FREEBIE } - Awesome Christmas Card Templates - TODAY Only!

I couldn't help sharing this particular freebie template pack, courtesy of MyMemories because the designs are just too adorable! I usually post their free Wednesday scrapbook templates, but this one off their Facebook Fan Page is just too funky & unique to pass up!

* Link Only Good Today! - Just visit their Facebook Fan Page to unlock! All you have to do is share their page on your Facebook main profile timeline. Easy as that!

Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at checkout!

{ FREEBIE } - Scrapbook Wednesday Digital Template!

It's SCRAPBOOK Wednesday! Please click here* to download your weekly FREE digital scrapbook layout!

* Hurry and Download Today! - Link good until November 23, 2011

Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at checkout!

{ Free Craft Workshops for Kids! } Lowes Build & Grow

Ok, if you know anything about me by now (shame on you if you don't), then you'll know that I love any activity that's FREE! And this is a pretty cool one. Read on. Read on...

I found out about these workshops through my dad. Well, kind of. He brought this magnet home and it remained plastered against our refrigerator for months before I actually took the time to read past the "Lowes" logo (shame on ME, I know)!

Ok, so here are the deets (eh hem, as in "details" of course). You register your "littles" online at http://lowesbuildandgrow.com for the workshop(s) you'd like to take them to, print out the registration form & then show up at your local Lowes on the scheduled date & time. That's it! Well, don't forget your child of course (it CAN happen)...

Once you're there, each child receives a free apron, goggles and a wood kit they can build. And the fun continues after they're done too. For each completed project, your child(ren) are given a certificate & a custom project badge which can be attached to their apron as a sign of their previous accomplishments (I was instructed that hot glue works best). Honestly, like I really need any additional incentive past the "free" part to be excited! Everything is quite literally a bonus!

There are upcoming workshops until the end of December! I suggest signing up directly in-store so that you can block off your space. And you can choose to go at 10am, 12noon or 2pm. The next two upcoming workshops (pictured above) are:

>> Santa Sleigh with Reindeer - November 19, 2011 and

>> Train (Part 1) - December 3, 2011

  

Cost is FREE, so don't forget to sign up!

{ FREEBIE } - Scrapbook Wednesday Digital Template!

It's SCRAPBOOK Wednesday! Please click here* to download your weekly FREE digital scrapbook layout!


* Hurry and Download Today! - Link good until November 16, 2011


Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at checkout!

{ FREEBIE } - Scrapbook Wednesday Digital Template!

It's SCRAPBOOK Wednesday! Please click here* to download your weekly FREE digital scrapbook layout!


* Hurry and Download Today! - Link good until November 9, 2011


Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at checkout!

{ FREEBIE } - Scrapbook Wednesday Digital Template!

It's SCRAPBOOK Wednesday! Please click here* to download your weekly FREE digital scrapbook layout!


* Hurry and Download Today! - Link good until November 2, 2011


Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at checkout!

{ FREEBIE } - Scrapbook Wednesday Digital Template!

It's SCRAPBOOK Wednesday! Please click here* to download your weekly FREE digital scrapbook layout (pictured on the left) offered exclusively to LG Design & Clipart Studios and Design Lookout Blog fans / members. 

* Hurry and Download Today! - Link good until October 26, 2011


Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software!

{ FREEBIE } - Scrapbook Wednesday Digital Template!

It's SCRAPBOOK Wednesday! Please click here* to download your weekly FREE digital scrapbook layout (pictured on the left) offered exclusively to LG Design & Clipart Studios and Design Lookout Blog fans / members. 

* Hurry and Download Today! - Link good until October 19, 2011


Don't have the necessary software to use this template? Receive $10 off the MyMemories v2 Software Suite, plus an additional $10 in FREE products from MyMemories.com! Just use ( Promo Code: STMMMS28438 ) at http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software!

CraftGawker: Best iPhone Inspiration & DIY Art Discovery App

Considering I was up until about 530am playing on this iPhone app, deftly titled "craftgawker", I just couldn't consciously keep this find to myself!

The app interface is beautiful in its simplicity! Immediately upon opening the app, you're taken into a gallery of products. You can scroll down & choose any item to be taken to its 'details' page, which showcases a larger photo & a mini description. Optionally, you can also perform a general key word search - and believe  me, after scrolling through all the cool projects, you'll want to narrow things down!

Once you pinpoint your hearts desire { *swoon* } you'll be able to see the original source page. And this is possibly the best part, because almost every item I've found has been attached to a DIY tutorial! YAY!

> Visit this link to download app.

> Don't have an iPhone or another compatible phone? Not to worry! You can also view the fabulous arts & craft inspirations online at www.craftgawker.com

Some of my personal favorite finds include:
- Baby's Sushi Costume
- Leather iPhone Case
- Paper Feathers
- Handmade Leather Journals
- Repurposed Newspaper Bags
- Paper Art Necklace
- Oversized Wall Mural

Enter to WIN this fun & easy-to-use digital scrapbooking software suite!

The wonderful scrapbookers over at MyMemories.com were gracious enough to let me have first dibs on trying out their wonderful scrapbooking software recently. I cannot rave enough about this software suite! You can create all sorts of beautiful digital scrapbook layouts. I've tried similar suites before but the learning curve was exhausting.

With MyMemories, the process is actually simple, fast & fun - definitely the perfect outlet for showcasing some of my LG Design Studio photography! They have some pretty neat freebie template packs you can download direct from their website (with immediate download access) - it took me a second to figure out where they could be accessed in the program, but it was worth the digging!

Upon opening the program, you have the option of creating an album from the designer templates (LOVE! Super easy), creating your own template or browsing additional content online. Recent projects are also easy to open & continue editing. And as far as the interface goes, it's very well executed. All of my possible scrapbooking customization options are laid out very well - and are self explanatory.

I'm also really digging the "export to JPEG" option, which lets you export files from projects in one large batch, but will save each page as an individual JPEG file. Basically, you can print just one page at a time if you'd like, or post one file / email it easily with a few clicks.

AND, since I love the software SO much, MyMemories.com is offering one of the 'Design Lookout Blog' readers the opportunity to WIN the incredible MyMemories software suite!

TO ENTER: Please visit MyMemories.com and choose your favorite digital paper pack(s) or layout(s), then leave a comment below by telling me which ones you chose. It's that easy! The winner will be chosen on August 31, 2011. That's only 12 days away, so ENTER NOW!

AND, for those of you frothing at the mouth to try this incredible software out, you can use Coupon Code STMMMS28438 to receive a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the MyMemories.com store - a $20 total value exclusively for 'Design Lookout Blog' & 'LG Design & Clipart Studio' members / fans!

World Traveler Bookmark Set Design

I'm a certified book  nerd and couldn't help but create these cute World Traveler bookmarks for personal use and to send to people as a promotional "thank you" item in my PaperBackSwap shipments! Just had to share some of the love with you with this freebie 'pink rhino' download! It was the first design in the entire collection and has been made available for purchase as a 4pc set in my Etsy Shop. I hope you enjoy! :D

What You Get:

You'll get the pink rhino bookmark in easy-to-print .JPG file format.

>>>>> Click Here to Download .JPG File <<<<<

Photography-Inspired Paper Goods

I love to discover beautiful photography. It always gives me ideas! Especially this one which is particularly funky and cute. The pattern in the background inspired me to create something totally 'damask'. So here is Design Lookout's first official Freebie! 

1. 'Princess Up High' by Paint the Moon Design { visit etsy shop }
2. Blank Photo Card Templates from LG Design Studio { visit etsy shop }
3. Matching 1" Stickers

What You Get: 

You'll get the photo card layout in 3 colors - pink, blue and a brownish color I'll just call 'sepia', plus matching 1" sticker seals. Both items come blank, so just personalize by plugging in your own text and photo. You can use this template either in a horizontal or vertical orientation for weddings, baby showers... whatever your little heart desires!

>>>>> Click Here to Download .PNG Files <<<<<