Your Memories by Design

Important Announcement: PLEASE READ

2009-10-05T07:44:00.000-04:00

We regret to announce that we have decided to close our doors.

All outstanding orders have either been shipped or refunded as of October 5th, 2009. Please read HERE for a more detailed explanation.

We thank all of you for your continued support over the years and appreciate your understanding.

Regards, Catherine.

Saturday Scraplift Challenge

2009-10-03T08:04:00.002-04:00

"Cupcake Bliss"
created by
Design Team Member - Marti
I love the amount of photos in this LO. And look at the excitement on their faces as they eat their cupcakes!

This LO uses Life/Bloom/Bliss/Beauty - Cardstock Embellishments

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this LO as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, OCTOBER 9) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: Heather A. Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Scrappy Hour FAV!!!

2009-09-29T10:03:00.004-04:00

I loved seeing the choices you girls made for your "treasure hunt"! It goes to show just how creative you Hooter Girls really are and how you can transform ordinary household items into art!

This week's favorite was created by Connie (cmconniew). Congrats girl! You earned yourself an additional 100 YMBD Bucks! We just totally love how you encorporated a playing card and the newspaper crossword to fit in with your title! Very creative, great job on the challenge!

Don't forget to join us this Friday from 2pm - Midnight EST for our next Scrappy Hour Challenge! Come chat and scrap with friends! And while your waiting for the week to pass by, why not try our Scraplift Challenge in the post below? You have until Friday to submit your entries and one lucky winner will get some free YMBD goodness!

Good Luck!

Saturday (Sunday) Scraplift Challenge - Sept 26, 2009

2009-09-27T18:05:00.003-04:00

"Joy"
created by
Design Team Member - Megan

Look at this gorgeous LO by Megan! What a wonderful arrangement of photos! And you can certainly see the 'JOY' on the little one's face!

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this LO as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, OCTOBER 2) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: Audrey Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Scrappy Hour FAV!!!

2009-09-22T11:10:00.002-04:00

We had a fabulous time again during last Friday's Scrappy Hour! I'm so glad we are doing this every week! Everyone who particpated earned their 100 YMBD Bucks, but an additional 100 YMBD Bucks is going to our favorite submission from last week created by Pam (all4ty)!

We love her take on the challenge, and although everyone did a fantastic job, Pam's LO really stood out! We love how she interpreted the colors and patterns of the challenge! Congrats Pam! Have fun spending your YMBD Bucks and feel free to brag about your accomplishment (it is well deserved)!

Don't forget to join us this Friday from 2pm - Midnight EST for our next Scrappy Hour Challenge! Come chat and scrap with friends! And while your waiting for the week to pass by, why not try our Scraplift Challenge in the post below? You have until Friday to submit your entries and one lucky winner will get some free YMBD goodness!

Good Luck!

Saturday Scraplift Challenge - September 19

2009-09-19T06:39:00.005-04:00

"Merry Merry"
created by
Design Team Member - Marti

I have another creation from a Design team member. Here is a Christmas Card created by Marti. The arrangement of the 4 stamps caught my eye and I thougt it would be a great design to scraplift for a Layout!!

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this card as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this card as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, SEPTEMBER 25) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: Michelle (LifeMadeCreations). Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Friday Night Scrappy Hour - TONIGHT

2009-09-18T13:10:00.003-04:00

Come join us on our forum for tonight's Scrappy Hour (our version of Happy Hour). It runs from 2pm - Midnight EST and everyone is welcome to join in! And... everyone wins just by playing along (and there might be even more surprise goodies too)!

Here is a little peek at this weeks challenge...
Hmm.... what is this?
You'll have to stop by to see!

So get your cocktails mixed and your Scrap Happy on, and join us.
Remember... please drink & scrap responsibly! Cheers!

Our Scrappy Hour Fav!

2009-09-15T09:16:00.003-04:00

We had so much fun last Friday during our first ever Scrappy Hour! I can't wait to do it again this week! Everyone who particpated earned their 100 YMBD Bucks, but an additional 100 YMBD Bucks is going to our favorite submission from last week created by Jan!

We love her take on the challenge, and although everyone did a fantastic job, Jan's LO really stood out! Congrats Jan! Have fun spending your YMBD Bucks and feel free to brag about your accomplishment (it is well deserved)!

Don't forget to join us this Friday from 2pm - Midnight EST for our next Scrappy Hour Challenge! Come chat and scrap with friends! And while your waiting for the week to pass by, why not try our Scraplift Challenge in the post below? You have until Friday to submit your entries and one lucky winner will get some free YMBD goodness!

Good Luck!

Saturday Scraplift - Sept 12

2009-09-12T09:01:00.005-04:00

"Paradise"
created by
Design YMBD Member - Nikki

I have another fabulous LO from one of our members here at YMBD. This LO by Nikki is fabulous. And I adore how she used the cardstock Embellishments from the store!

Please leave so love for Nikki when you check out her LO HERE in the gallery.

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, SEPTEMBER 18) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: Anneliese. Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Friday Night Scrappy Hour - TONIGHT

2009-09-11T13:49:00.006-04:00

Come join us on our forum for our first ever, weekly Friday Night Scrappy Hour (our version of Happy Hour). It runs from 2pm - 10pm EST and everyone is welcome to join in! And... everyone wins just by playing along (and there might be even more surprise goodies too)!

Here is a little peek at this weeks challenge...

Hmm.... what the?

You'll have to stop by to see!

So get your cocktails mixed and your Scrap Happy on, and join us.

Remember... please drink & scrap responsibly! Cheers!

Got an iPhone?

2009-09-09T12:42:00.005-04:00

We have an app for that!

Yes it's true! YMBD is now compatible with TouchBB's iPhone Forum Reader Application! You can download the app HERE (you will need to have access to iTunes to do this).

Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch, requires iPhone OS 3.0 or later.

Note: this app is not owned or developed by YMBD, and therefore we hold no responsibility for it's use. We also do not receive any financial gain from it's sale (the app costs $0.99). If you choose to downlaod this app to use on your iPhone to participate in the YMBD forum, please email us a copy of your paid receipt and your YMBD forum username (along with your Paypal email address) and we will reimburse you the cost of the app.

If you have any questions, please feel free to post them here.

Saturday Scraplift Challenge - Sept 5/09

2009-09-05T21:59:00.003-04:00

"My Beach"
created by
Design YMBD Member - Laurie

We decided to do things a little different this week and choose from the amazing LOs created by our members. This LO by Laurie shows an amazing arrangement of photos and look at how she used the Print and Cut labels from the store!

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, SEPTEMBER 11) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: SCRAPDEE). Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Open Kit Call

2009-09-03T09:28:00.007-04:00

Now that our summer break is over, YMBD is back and better than ever! And we love it when we see our goodies in your monthly Kit Clubs!

We currently have some openings for November, December & January Kits. We can only provide to so many kits clubs each month, so spots are limited. So if you are interested in having some yummy YMBD Goodness featured in your kit, please send us an email: catherine@yourmemoriesbydesign.ca and we can discuss the details and wholesale pricing.

Some of the kits we've been featured in before: ScrapMuse.com, Scrapperie.com, ScrapWords.com, ScrapShotz.com (just to list a few).

Again, spots are limited and available on a first come first served basis, time permitting! So if you are a kit club owner give us a shout (if you belong to a kit club, and would like to see some YMBD Goodness in your next kit, then send your kit club owner a link to this post)!

Looking forward to working with you!

Catherine

It's here...

2009-09-01T12:29:00.002-04:00

...but don't wait until it's gone!

Saturday Scraplift Challenge - August 29/09

2009-08-29T05:11:00.004-04:00

"Sea and Sand"
created by
Design Team Member - Susan

The is one of my most favorite LOs ever. I had so much fun creating this. I actually created it to focus on a doodling technique (be on the look out for a doodling tutorial in a few days!).

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, SEPTEMBER 4) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: MISTY (scrapalooza). Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

We want YOU!

2009-08-25T13:08:00.004-04:00

We need a guest designer for October, and we want it to be you! Anyone can apply (but you will need to be registered on our forum in order to upload your submission to our gallery -- but don't worry, it's fast & free to register)!

You don't even need to create a new project for your submission -- you are more than welcome to submit a past creation! See full details HERE.

Deadline is Sunday, August 30th midnight EST. On Monday (Aug 31st) we will choose our Guest Designer and announce him/her on our forum! Our Guest Designer for October will receive a...

...to design with (it will go postal the first week of September).

So what are you waiting for? Come and design for us!

Saturday Scraplift Challenge - August 22/09

2009-08-22T01:20:00.003-04:00

"Kiss"
created by
Design Team Member - Marti

What a gorgeous LO this is. Marti used the ribbon so beautifully, and the entire LO has such a soft look to it.

YBMD Products used: Nesting Circles, Tree Tag, Cherish Tag, Vine

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, AUGUST 28) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: AMANDA (aprilrhyno). Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

SATURDAY Scraplift Challenge - August 15

2009-08-15T09:09:00.003-04:00

"You:Adorable"
created by
Design Team Member - Megan

Wow! A fantastic LO by Megan. LOVE how the four photos almost look like one and look at the yummy YMBD printables she used!

YBMD Products used: Circle journaling tags

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, AUGUST 21) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: LYNDA. Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Come Celebrate with Us!

2009-08-11T07:34:00.006-04:00

What: Grand Re-opening
When: August 10th - 16th
Where: on our Forum (under Online Crops)

Our shop has re-opened and it's time to celebrate! We can't think of a better way of thanking you for your patience while we re-organized, than to throw a week-long party to celebrate!

Join us on our Forum all week long for Challenges, Games and of course a fantastic Grand Prize! And don't forget to keep checking back all throughout the week for our Daily Freebies!

And we are also super excited to announce two new additions to our shop! We have now turned some of your fav YMBD Goodies into "Print & Cuts"! No more stalking the postman! Perfect for those of you who need your YMBD fix right NOW and can't wait!

Also, we have replaced our Monthly Specials with Monthly Mixers! These fun new kits combine YMBD Products, with commercial supplies and unique finds to help you get creative! They are already selling like hot-cakes, I knew you'd love 'em!

So come and celebrate with us all week long -- This is one party you won't want to miss! See you there!

Note: Coupon expires August 16th, one use per customer.

SATURDAY Scraplift Challenge - August 8

2009-08-07T22:43:00.005-04:00

"Jr. Kindergarten"
created by
Design Team Member - Julie

What an adorable LO! I love the stars, the journaling spots and, of course, that cute little boy!

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, AUGUST 14) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: CONNIE. Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

SATURDAY SCRAPLIFT Challenge - August 1

2009-08-01T09:11:00.004-04:00

"New Bike"
created by
Design Team Member Susan

I had so much fun creating this LO. I love using circles placing my title around the circle. Journaling is also something I have gotten used to adding to my LOs lately.

One lucky scraplifter will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until (Friday, AUGUST 7) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Congratulations to last week's winner: DeeAnn. Please Please email us with your full name and mailing addy so we can get your Yummy Goodies out to you asap!

Happy Scraplifting!

Saturday Scraplift Challenge - July 25th

2009-07-25T07:51:00.007-04:00

"We Go Up"
created by
Design team member Megan

I love all the shaped paper that you can get for scrapping. It's so neat for leaving as is, or for sticking to a regular 12 x 12 shape. Megan rocked this shape LO! The placement of the photos and the title is perfect!

Scraplift this layout and one lucky winner will receive a surprise pack assortment of Yummy YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

Also, your scraplift does not have to be a circle shape but it should resemble the design of the LO.

You have until (Friday, July 31st) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! The winner will be announced in next week's Saturday Scraplift Challenge post -- so don't forget to check back!

Happy Scraplifting!

2009-07-20T21:47:00.000-04:00

Congratulations to BJ Mama!! You've won some YMBD GOODIES!!

Please contact us with your email address so we can send you your YMBD goodies!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Saturday Scraplift Challenge. Don't forget to check back here each Saturday morning for a new Challenge!

Gallery Find 7.5.09 - 7.19.09

2009-07-19T20:47:00.003-04:00

Congrats to the following Gallery Find Picks:

Gallery Find 7.5.09

Rugged, masculine, and just plain GREAT. Congrats to Lisa L, for creating this awesome layout, which is this week's Gallery Find!

Gallery Find 7.12.09

This great card, designed by Boysmom is this week's gallery find winner! I love the diagonal strips with the overall look of this card. On top of that, how cute are those brads as the bordered line AND the frog eyes?? Awesome job!

Gallery Find 7.19.09

Cute Cute Cute!!! How adorable is this layout? I love the colorful circles framing the many pictures. It is very whimsical and playful! And what a great way to use stickers on the page while still keeping it fun and classy! Great job cmconniew

Yours Truly,

Saturday Scraplift Challenge - July 18

2009-07-18T08:08:00.004-04:00

"Let Me Reiterate"
created by
Design team member Heather

When I was browsing through the gallery looking for a LO for this week, I found a couple of non-photo LOs by Heather. She is the queen of 'non-photo' LOs. This one is gorgeous! I love how she made the journaling the centre focus and I just adore the clusters of flowers too!

Products used - Date (Ivory) - Labels, Shrink Plastic Buttons

Scraplift this layout and you could win some yummy surprise YMBD Goodness!!!

The Challenge: Use this layout as a basis for your submission, and scraplift it (think of this layout as a sketch). Your layout can be about any subject you wish, using any scrap material you wish (you are not required to use YMBD products).

You have until tomorrow night (Sunday, July 19) to complete this challenge and submit a link to your creation using "Mr. Linky" below! Monday morning, we will randomly draw one winner and make an announcement in a new blog post -- so don't forget to check back!

Happy Scraplifting!