Real Women Scrap with Tasra Dawson

PrintMaster Helps You Get Crafty—Win Yours Today!

If you've been looking for a program to help you create unique, crafty projects, PrintMaster Platinum 2.0 is definitely worth checking out. This user-friendly program is full of features, including a massive image gallery. I've got ONE FREE COPY to give away. Read on to find out how to win.

I took the program for a test drive and created two projects that I plan to use as stocking stuffers. The first is a coupon for Movie Night for my husband. One of the gifts he's always asking for is time to get away to see the latest movie releases. The coupons I created are perfect and came straight from a template (just don't tell him that!) It saves me in two ways: budget and time. 

Even if you consider yourself a newbie when it comes to crafting and/or computers, the set up of the program is pretty intuitive. And it works on Mac or Windows, which is a must for me. One of the greatest benefits of the program are the pre-designed templates. They give you a starting point for any number of creative projects you may have been contemplating, like custom cards, scrapbook layouts, party invitations, and even business cards.

A couple of the downsides are how long it took to load the program on my computer. I wasn't expecting that, but I guess it's not uncommon with such a large image gallery. I also found that when I was looking for images to add to my projects that they seemed to load slow. I'm not sure if it's my computer or the program, so I'll have to test again.

The second project I created is for stocking stuffers for my daughter. They are IOU coupons. I did just a bit of color changing to make them bright and fun. I'll probably add things like free pass on chores or date night with Dad. Again, they were quick and easy to create, saving me precious time and money!

While I may still use Photoshop to design my scrapbook layouts, I can now use this program for other projects I want to finish in a snap. At under $40 it is definitely more cost-effective than Photoshop!

Here's how to win a copy of your own...
Leave a comment about a project you could use some help creating OR give me some ideas for what to include on the coupons for my daughter! Want extra entries? Tell your friends about the giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. 

I've Fallen in Love with...Organic Vegan Soap! You can too!

Oh my goodness! Who knew that organic vegan soap could smell so heavenly? I have a GIFT FOR ONE LUCKY READER that you are going to fall in love with too!

Through my friend, Donna Maria over at Indie Business and Beauty Network, I met Melissa Hutcheson, owner and creator of the Joy of Soap. She graciously offered to send me some samples of her yummy soaps AND she's going to send a gift basket of soaps to one lucky winner too!

I have to tell you that my daughter and I fought over the soaps a bit when they arrived. Good thing we have different scent preferences! My daughter immediately went for the lavender scent double bar. She loves the calming scent. Me, I fell for the ginger snap immediately. I adore ginger and this soap makes me happy!

I love washing my hands now because I know they are actually getting clean in a natural way, instead of adding chemicals to them. I don't feel like I have to rinse so vigorously anymore either. That's good news, especially during the dry winter months.

You have to check out all the other amazing scents and images of her handmade soaps. They make the perfect gift, let you feel like you're doing something good for the environment, and they are economical too! You just can't lose with the Joy of Soap!

WANNA WIN THIS AMAZING GIFT BASKET?
Visit Joy of Soap, take a look at the amazing scents, then come back and leave a comment letting me know your favorite scent. Want extra entires? Tell your friends via Twitter or Facebook about this giveaway!

Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts eBook Sale & Giveaway

Two of my talented and creative scrapbooking friends, Lain Ehmann and Angie Lucas, started Ella Publishing a few months ago. The books that have been released from their company have been blowing me away—from big names in the scrapbooking industry to practical topics and even the craftiest ideas.

I tracked them down to be part of the holiday giveaway here at Real Women Scrap. They didn't disappoint. 

Today I've got a FREE COPY of their latest release, Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts: 9 step-by-step tutorials for layouts, decor, gifts, and more by Margie Romney-Aslett and daughters Megan and Brooke. And 25% off for everyone! Just use code CRAFTY09 at checkout (good until 12/13).

Here's a brief description of the book...

Choose your own crafting adventure! Whether you're trying to get crafty between batches of cookies or you've got a whole weekend to revel in your creativity, we've got the Christmas project for you! Crafting rockstar Margie Romney-Aslett and her daughters, Brooke and Megan, have pulled together nine totally glitter-tastic ideas in Ella Publishing Co.'s latest eBook, Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts: 9 step-by-step layouts, gifts, décor and more. Put on your favorite Christmas album, brew up a mug of cocoa, and pick your crafting poison.

My favorite aspects of Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts...

• Kid-friendly projects. I found at least three different projects that I could do with my kids.
• No supply purchase necessary. Many of the projects use available supplies which saves your budget.
• Projects at every level, beginner to advanced.
• Wide variety. You can't please everyone, but there is enough variety that some will appeal to all!

Wanna get your hands on a copy?
If you can't wait and think it's already worth the reasonable price (which I do!), head on over and use the 25% off coupon. If you'd like to win a free copy, leave a comment below telling me your favorite Christmas craft - cards, garland, layouts, gifts...you get the idea.

The Last Day of My Life & My Story Book Giveaway

I've got two great books to review and giveaway. Both are stories of courage and hope in the face of trials. 

Keep reading to find out how to win a copy of each book to inspire and encourage you!

Lunchbox Love for Kids Giveaway

Did you ever get lunchbox notes from your mom when you were growing up? I did every once in a while. She'd write on a napkin and put it in my Strawberry Shortcake lunch pail. Then, when I opened up my lunchbox, I'd find that little note. Of course I'd have to get a new napkin because there was no way I was going to use the one with the note!

If you did get them or even if you didn't, think for a moment about how it made you feel. Words that come to my mind are loved, special, important, valuable. What an amazing effect from such a small gesture.

A great company has bottled up that great idea in a new package called Lunchbox Love. They are positive notes and fun trivia for your child's lunchbox, backpack or binder. Say Please is the company and they believe words are important (me too!). You can use Lunchbox Love to share love, encouragement, and fun with your kids (or nieces, nephews, even friends!).

Want 'em? I've got 3 sets of Lunchbox Love cards to give away. Leave a comment below letting me know who you would give them to... or tell me about what types of notes you've received... or both! You can pick up your own cards online or at any Michael's store across the country.

For the record... I love spending time with you! I think you are amazing! I know you can do anything!

The Sky is the Limit - Holiday Shopping Surprise

From now until midnight on Wednesday, you can sign up to receive coupons ranging from $15 to $100 off and 10% to 50% off at OpenSky. I only have 50 Premium Coupons for $15 off a $20 item so sign up quickly! To save the most, type TASRA as your favorite Shopkeeper.

OpenSky is the place for your holiday shopping. 
Here's why, according to one of my fellow shopkeepers: 

Open Sky is an online plaza full of interesting shopkeepers all passionate about what they sell. That means real people connecting consumers to the products they love and use. For instance, when I go away on holidays one of my favorite things to do is not shop the big box stores but instead the lovely quaint personal shops all clustered together in a little area selling unique and fun items. I love getting to know the shop owners and talking to them about what they do. They own the shop, they are passionate about their products and they can tell you why. I LOVE that experience and Open Sky reminds me of that except of course it’s all online.

Need some gift ideas in every price range? Check out my Holiday Gift Guide.

Make sure to enter the Holiday Blog-Abration for gifts and giveaways! Less than a week left to enter!

Partnering with Mom Central for Holiday Giveaways

We've partnered with Mom Central to give you more chances to win great gifts for the holidays. Right now you can enter to win a Real Women Scrap pack that includes a copy of Real Women Scrap, a Season 1 DVD of Real Women Scrap TV, RWS T-shirt and notebook. Stop by now to enter!

Mom Central is also hosting a holiday giveaway with their top picks for the season. From sparkly jewelry to kids cookie making, there are fabulous prizes to be had. Head on over to check it out.

Holiday Fun & Prizes with My Pink Stamper

She's creative, she's real, and she's pink! That's right, it's Robyn from My Pink Stamper. And we've teamed up to give you another chance to win a $25 gift card from my Real Women Scrap OpenSky shop.

You can join us for the live broadcast at 8 pm EST on her blog. Or if you miss it, you have 24 hours to watch the video and participate in the fun giveaways.

Don't forget to enter the Holiday Blog-Abration giveaways happening now!

Someday My Prince Will Come Do It Afraid DVD
Younger Thinner You Diet Be the Hero
BookSwim 3 Month Subscription Love in Lonesome Prairie Novel
Book Light in a Book Cover

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For Night Owls: Book Light in a Bookcover Giveaway

That's me. A confirmed night owl and an avid reader. If that's you too, I have the perfect solution so that you don't interrupt your loved ones trying to sleep while you read the latest novel late into the night. It's the Book Light in a Book Cover.

I've got a FREE Book Light in a Bookcover in cherry red to give away to one lucky reader. It's super cute and fits paperback books. It has two ultra-bright LED lights and a bookmark. The deluxe cover protects your book too, which makes it great for traveling! And it's the perfect gift for the reader in your family!

Wanna win? Just leave a comment below telling me your favorite book and then enter the Blog-Abration for more great giveaways and gifts!

Want extra entries? Follow me on Twitter and tweet the following message or add it to your Facebook profile as many times as you like before Dec. 13. Make sure to come back and leave a comment here for each entry.

Night owls and avid readers unite! Win a Book Light in a Bookcover from @tasradawson. Details here: http://bit.ly/BKlite1

2009 Holiday Blog-Abration Giveaway List

Check out the complete Giveaway List in the sidebar to the right.
Click & comment to enter each one. Join the Holiday Blog-Abration!