My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Winner!

I have picked the winner of my recent My Memories Suite V3 scrapbook software giveaway!  (So sorry for the delay!) Congratulations, trishadeb from Scrapbooking Mommy!   I will get in touch with you with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Take a look at some of the free digital kits I downloaded from the My Memories site.  You can use them not only with the My Memories scrapbooking software but with other software applications as well. 

Pretty, aren't they?  Don't forget, if you didn't win and would like to buy the My Memories Suite V3 scrapbook software, you can still get a $10 discount if you use this coupon code: STMMMS86032  (Copy and paste the code when checking out).  The software also comes with a $10 coupon for downloads (a total value of $20).  

Happy creating!

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: A Book, A Frame and Wedding Things

Here is my desk today.  It's one of those days when there doesn't seem to be any arts or crafts going on in it.  Most of my drawings are in my prayer journal and I have posted quite a lot of pages in my previous posts if you are interested.

Here is a picture frame that I plan to put a Madonna and Child painting in to give as a gift...

and here is the book I am planning to alter for Elizabeth's Altered Book Class.

Here is a fan and bag I brought to a wedding I went to last Saturday.  I was a "Ninang"or a godparent.  In the Philippines, couples always have godparents during their weddings.  We're supposed to be the ones who will pray for them and give them advice and help them to have a happy marriage.

and here is the corsage I wore that day.

Perhaps the other desks on the What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday list are more creative this week! 

The Armor of God

Hello, dear blog friends!  Here is an illustration of Ephesians 6:10-17 from my journal,

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. "

I hope you like it!   I'm sharing this in Show and Tell Saturday, Just Journals, Sunday Sketches and Inspire Me Monday.


I am featured in this week's Inspire Me Monday.  Thank you so much, Ramona!

Paint Party Friday: Ears Were Opened

Here's a peek at my prayer journal.  I forgot all about posting for Paint Party Friday.  I was too busy painting.


Just as Jesus opened the ears of the deaf man, I pray that he will open my ears to hear him more clearly.  Yes, he has done all things well.  Including me, including you.


Linking up with Studio Sneak Peek and Brag on God Friday as well.

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Journal in Progress

 On my desk, my prayer art journal with my reading for today...

my box of colored pencils that I usually keep beside my bed, where I make my journal (I woke up a little later today)...

and some fabric rosettes I made out of the scrap fabric from a blouse I altered last weekend.

And here is shelf that I had my hubby put wheels on for me to be able to roll in and out of my little cubicle.  I ordered boxes to fit into the shelves for more storage (yay!).  I know, this part is a mess...

For a peek at more desks, messy and otherwise, and the wonderful projects that are on them, visit Julia's Stamping Ground.  And you still have time to join my giveaway for an Artist Trading Card. 

My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Giveaway

The giveaway is now closed.

Thank you to all who joined!

I will announce the winner soon.

I've been curious about the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software ever since I came across it while bloghopping.  And so, of course I was so delighted when I was given the opportunity to get a complimentary copy and host a giveaway for a chance to win this Amazon bestseller and #1 rated scrapbooking software!

After downloading the software and playing around with it, I came up with some layouts for my Europe pictures.  I used the standard 8 1/2" x 11" Portrait Album size so that i can print it out myself but the program is so versatile and you can also use other standard album sizes, or even make a custom sized album.

With this scrapbooking software, you can create albums by using the free templates and just inserting pictures individually or automatically, or you can design your own pages (like I did) using the hundreds of papers and embellishments available in their website. 

I am still practicing so my pages still need some working on but I really enjoyed using the papers and embellishments from the "When in Rome" Scrapbooking kit for my album.

And, at MyMemories.com there are so many paper packs and scrapbooking kits that you can get for free!  Wow, I think I will actually be able to get some scrapbooks done if I do them digitally!

Aside from scrapbook layouts, you can also make cards, calendars, videos and all sorts of other projects.  Here's a calendar I made in a few minutes using a free download called "Love of a Lifetime Sampler".  Isn't it pretty?

So, if you would like a chance to win the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software, all you have to do is - 

1. Visit MyMemories.com and choose your favorite digital paper pack or layout and leave a comment on this post telling me which one you choose.

2. If you are a follower of my blog and would like a second entry, please leave a second comment on this post telling me you are a follower.

3. For a third entry, make a post about the giveaway or put it in your sidebar with a link to this post and leave me a separate comment telling me you did this. 

4. For a fourth entry, tweet about it and leave a separate comment telling me you did this.

And that's not all!  If you don't win and would like to buy the My Memories Suite V3 scrapbook software, you can get a $10 discount if you use this coupon code: STMMMS86032  (Copy and paste the code when checking out).  The software also comes with a $10 coupon for downloads (a total value of $20).  I so enjoyed picking out the scrapbook papers and kits I could buy with my $10!

I will be using the random number generator so please make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry.  I will pick the winner in a month's time!

I Find Joy in the Word

Mark 6:31 says "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile."  This is something he says to me as well.  

And early in the morning I wake up while it is still dark and the world is still asleep.  He invites me to go to the depths of my heart where he dwells, to meet him there.  And the rest that he gives is peace and wholeness...

John Tauler says "Saint Augustine and Saint Anselm tell us concerning prayer that it is «a raising of the soul to God»… For my part, I tell you only this: truly detach yourself from yourself and from all created things and raise your soul wholly to God above all creatures, into the deep abyss. There, immerse your spirit in God’s spirit in true abandonment…, in a real union with God…, Ask God there for everything he wants us to ask him, what you desire and what other people desire from you. And hold this as certain: what a tiny, little coin is with regard to a hundred thousand gold pieces, that is what all external prayer is with regard to this prayer, which is a real union with God, and with regard to this inflowing and fusion of the created spirit in the uncreated spirit of God…" (from my Lectio Divina Android app)

This year, I started making my prayer journal an art journal as well.  I find that all the wonderful words in the bible are such an inspiration for me.  For living my life as well as for making art.  And the time I spend drawing and coloring in and painting gives me the time to reflect even more on these verses. And because I delight in all the previous days' illustrations, I find myself going back and reflecting even more.

I'm linking up this week to Inspire Me Monday and Hear It on Sunday, Use it on Monday.

p.s Have you joined my two giveaways? There's still time if you are interested - My Latest ATCs and My Memories digital scrapbooking software.

Journal Illustration: This I know, God is on My Side

This is a part of a page of my journal.  It speaks of the times when we pray for something and keep waiting for His answer which seems so long in coming.  What a lovely verse from Psalm 56 which says "Are my tears not stored in your vial, recorded in your book?"  Each tear we shed, collected and recorded by God.

The verse continues with hope and confidence, "This I know, God is on my side."  This I will quote to myself when things don't seem to be going the way I want them to.  God is on my side.

And my prayer for you, dear blog friends, "May God grant you what you have asked of him."1 Samuel 1:17

Sharing this in Paint Party Friday, Studio Sneak Peek, Brag on God Friday, Show and Tell Saturday, Just Journals and Sunday Sketches.

Palette and Paint

I came across Palette and Paint last week and I thought it would be fun to join today!  Here are what may be the messiest watercolors you've ever seen!

And the Artist Trading Card I've just finished...

Reminding you that you can still join my giveaways for  My Latest ATCs and My Memories digital scrapbooking software.  Happy Thursday, everyone!

What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday: Paints

Good Wednesday, WOYWWers!  I have just caught sight of Julia's What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday post which she has posted on a Tuesday (whaaat?!) so I am in a rush to get my post up!

My desk today is filled with paints, since I am finishing an ATC of a mother and child which was requested for a trade (in ATCs for All).  If you are interested, you still have time to join my giveaway for one of my My Latest ATCs.

On the far end, a picture frame made entirely out of paper, given to me by one of the prisoners from the Quezon City Jail, where I serve every week...

And there is still time to join my giveaway for My Memories digital scrapbooking software which is quite a fun software to use for all sorts of projects (not just scrapbooking).

Come join in the fun of showing your desks and peeking at desks from all over the world!