AND THE WINNER IS...

We got a terrific response to this giveaway, the ways you use technology amaze me. Stay tuned for how I used my phone to create a DIY! So, let's get to it shall we? Are you as excited as I am? The winner of the brand new HTC One X Phone is...

comment #22 -EM Halliburton who said, "I'm a barista in a downtown coffee shop where we get a lot of European tourists as customers - lately I've been using my phone to look up the unfamiliar drinks they order so I can learn more about my trade!" YAY! You will receiving an email from me shortly! Congratulations and a HUGE Thank You to AT&T for this generous giveaway!

Note: I used Random.org to determine the winner and I have the screen shot on file.

GIVEAWAY: WIN A PHONE FROM AT&T

Updated on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 3:35PM by Jenny @ Hank + Hunt

I have been trying to keep this a secret because I wanted to surprise you! We have a huge giveaway this week from AT&T, an HTC One™ X phone! Having a smart phone has drastically changed the way I blog, from sourcing products, searching for inspiration on Pinterest and Instagraming my latest DIYs. I use my phone all day long. To show you how much a simple phone can help you do what you do better, I have partnered with AT&T to bring you a few posts to show you how "It's what you do with what we do." Later this week I will reveal the processes that I use everyday to create a DIY, from inspiration to creation. Then, after you are dying to know what I made, I will give you the full DIY for something awesome.  Stay tuned for sneak peaks as I create them on Instagram, follow me @hankandhunt. Are you ready to enter?

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GIVEAWAY!!! MY MEMORIES SOFTWARE

{SOURCES: A BIT OF SUNSHINE via HEY LOOK, A FABULOUS FETE, ARROW AND APPLE PHOTOGRAPHY via STYLE ME PRETTY}

Let's begin September with a little inspiration and a giveaway...I was approached to try some new software, and since I love finding alternative ways of doing things on the cheap, I said yes. I know not everyone can afford to have Illustrator or Photoshop just lying around so they can make their blog posts pretty. That is why I was so intrigued by My Memories.  Yes, it is technically digital scrapbooking software, but what is digital scrapbooking if not a collage? Those beautiful blog images are a collage, too.  Now, you trusted me with digital scrapbook paper, it's not just for mamas creating photo keepsakes. With My Memories, you can manipulate and create one of a kind blog posts using ALL kinds of images and downloaded goodies.  Don't believe me?

I made both collages today with the software. I think my favorite part about this software, is the automatic resizing of images. You pick a template, drag in a photo, and voila it's in the template. Super simple.  What's even cooler...you can edit how you want the picture cropped once it is in the template. Picasa...can you hear me???

 

I also love that you can use any, yes, ANY digital goody in your design. You just add it as easily as a picture. This made my heart happy, because I am mildly addicted to Pugly Pixel and Besotted goodies, which I used in the below image. My Memories has a slew of goodies that come with the software, like the background and string in #2. Most, I will warn you, are digitally illustrated, which isn't really my style...but there are a few that are really cool. There are oodles of extras available in the My Memories Store, not to mention across the wild web.  Do you have a freebie download that isn't a single image, but a group of images that you really want to break out? Insert it as a photo, then crop to your little hearts content. Easy. 

{SOURCES:  BHLDN, ENJOY EVENTS CO., CONFETTI SYSTEM}

I wanted to share this with you because I am constantly looking for ways you can create cool stuff, for a minimum amount of cash. The easiest way to make your blog stand out in the sea of everybody else is to have awesome collages.   Everyone can make a general "love it" post, but swank it up a bit...and you will stand out. My Memories is a tool that can help you. It is a little more user friendly than standard office software and was pretty easy to learn.  All of your shortcut commands work, copy, paste and select. You can add shapes like in image #1 and it uses ALL your fonts, which is a must.  I did find that some of the embellishments didn't want to be expanded and gave me a warning message that if I print this, it will be pixelated. Since I was testing this for web use only, I took a gamble and they seem to look pretty good.

You didn't think I would just say hey this is awesome without a little goody? My Memories is giving away this amazing software! So, enter below to win FREE software. Been trying to make blog posts in MS Office? If you win this, blog posts will be easier than pie. All you have to do is go to My Memories and have a look see. Come back here and tell us what you'd use the software for. But wait...

My Memories is also offering you, my lovely readers a discount for $10 off the purchase price of $40 for the My Memories Suite 2.0 and you get an additional $10 coupon for the My Memories Store. Just use coupon code: STMMMS72860

Want some extra chances to win? Go see My Memories around the web here:

Blog

Facebook

Twitter

Like or follow any or ALL of these, come back here and tell us you did so, and you will get an extra entry for each.

I think this is a pretty sweet giveaway and you have until Wednesday morning {9/7) to leave your comments!

ready. set . GO!

 Shameless plug...don't forget to follow me here on the new site. Please update your readers! xoxo

**Disclaimer: I was given free software for my review.  If you use the code above to purchase software, I receive a commisision, which will help me buy craft supplies for those DIYs you love so much.  All opinions in this post are mine. 

FONT FRIDAY: ISSUE 12

I am writing about this fab font this today because I LOVE it.  I am also pretty sure it has been covered in FONT FRIDAY before...but I don't care. I love it.  I need it. I just have never tried to use an EPS file.  I googled it and found these instructions that I will try.  This font is WELL worth the little bit of extra trouble...I mean, COME ON...look at this!

This is NELMA by MISSY AUSTIN for LOST TYPE CO-OP.  Does Missy sound familiar?  Kerry over on SUPER SWOON just did a post on her illustrations HERE.  LOVE. This girl just graduated last year, and I can't wait to see when her talent explodes...

Check out my font pals here:

ALEXANDRA  {THE AERIALIST PRESS}

 ALISON {ALISON OWEN DESIGN}

JEN {BLUSH PRINTABLES}

STEPH {BUBBLEROCK}

SOFIA {BRANCOPRATA}

CATHERINE {DESIGN EDITOR}

CHELSEA {FOURTH AND FOLDED}

ALLIE {HONEY BEE INVITES}

LAUREN {LAUREN ELISE CRAFTED}

JENNA + ELIZABETH {LITTLE BIT HEART}

LAUREN {PALM PAPERS}

KERRY {SUPER SWOON}

WENDY{WESWEN DESIGN}

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Extra, Extra... Wanna WIN some fabulous party goodies??? Go NOW to ONE CHARMING PARTY and enter to win a set of 6 of my CHAIR GARLANDS.  Yep, SIX.  When the lovely, Brittany asked if I'd like to do a giveaway for her BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY WEEK, I said "Oh, YES!"  So, check out the ENTIRE giveaway and enter to win on EACH day of this week.  When Brittany does a giveaway, she does it really REALLY well...kinda like her parties...have you seen her latest?  SWOON.

and one more...Extra, Extra, Extra...

Did you see the DIY goodness yesterday on THE SWEETEST OCCASION?  My video tutorials on an EMBOSSING GUN and a SCORING BOARD.  Super easy, but you might not know how to use them...don't worry, you can go peek and I won't tell. Don't forget...DIY Week continues today!!! Am I DIY'd out...hardly, baby...we are just beginning.

ok, SO...it was a super long post, I know. It's been a crazy week for Hank + Hunt and here at home. I really am going MIA now. I know, I know...you're like 'you said that last time and you keep popping in'...it's 'cause I love you so!  This time the shop closes on Monday, and all you will hear from this blog is crickets...But really this time, the movers will be here in a few days {EEK}...wish me luck and have a fabulous MEMORIAL DAY weekend! See you in JUNE! 

GIVEAWAY WINNER

Hello and a happy Saturday to all of you! I used Random.org to choose a winner last night.  I announced it on Twitter but in case you missed it...

The WINNER is...Alissa - comment #4! Hooray! Congratulations!

The winner will recieve their choice of one of the fabulous PARTY PLANS by One Charming Party.  Each plan is over 50 pages of DIYs, sources, detailed descriptions and printables. Each beautifully designed mini book is truly everything you need to throw a gorgeous party yourself, easily.  Last week, they added the Water Party, which will turn your warm weather fete into a splashing success. (I'm in love with this guy)

All photos by Nicole Hill Gerulat for One Charming Party

Alissa - Congratulations! Please email me here with your choice so we can get that plan to you! xo