Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Snail Mail and Project Life

Snail Mail

Last Christmas, I joined a gift exchange online. It was hosted by Chantelle of www.fatmumslim.com. I first came across fms in 2012 with the Instagram game of photo a day. So back to the gift exchange. I received a nice package in the mail from a beautiful mother in Australia and I sent a few local products to a grandmother in the US. 

In February, Chantelle hosted the first The Oh So Happy Mail Project. I signed up. I sent a card to a beautiful lady in Australia and she received the card already. However, since we suddenly had to move, I haven't received my letter and I'm starting to lose hope that it will be forwarded to my new address.

In March, Chantelle hosted the second round. I joined again and since everything is being sent snail mail, I'm patiently waiting for my letter to arrive. Along with the adult pen pal, Chantelle also created one for kids. For the March round, I signed Monch up for it. Today, we dropped of his letter for his partner in Australia. Kiddo should be receiving it in three weeks.

Aside from The Oh So Happy Mail Project. I've also discovered pocket letters. I've signed up on www.pocketletterpals.com and have found several ladies to swap pocket letters with. At this moment, I have 3 pocket letters ready to be mailed. I have already sent out 2 pocket letters.

All this snail mail stuff, it's also got me back into my crafting, and I just might pick up on my scrap booking. I'm even more encouraged by the Project Life app! This is how I use it:

  1. I plan what I want my page to look like.
  2. I chose a layout for a page. 
  3. I then choose the card design I want for each layout box.
  4. I add the text to the title and journaling card.
  5. I print it out.
  6. I cut out the individual cards.Then I trim it if necessary.
  7. I put them in the pockets of the 9 pocket page protector. 

So far I've only used it for pocket letters, but I'm working on my first scrapbook page using a 9-pocket page protector. I'm really excited about how it's going to turn out. I hope to finish it over the weekend. I'll keep you posted.

You can purchase the Project Life app here.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Blendimals and Snapimals

Blendimals and Snapimals

It's been a while since I've done an app review. It's been a while since I've blogged. I've encountered a few blog worthy apps, but I'll narrow it down to two.

Blendimals

Imagine if animals only had one skill each. To reach your goal, you need the skills of different animals. But you can only use one. What do you do? You blend them together, of course!

It's a chill game. The colorful graphics are easy on the eyes. The levels will make you assess which animals you'll need. There are some levels that require well timed moves, but nothing that will give you carpal tunnel syndrome.

I finished this game :) 

Try it out for free or can download the full version for $2.99.

Snapimals

Are you a camera addict? A wannabe photographer? You love the zoo, the jungle, and animals in general? Then this game is for you!

You start off with a roll of film (5 shots) and a jungle tour. Snap those animals (snapimals!) when you see them. At the end of your tour, you choose three photos. The photos you choose will be rated and may become post cards or displays in the museum. You will also get coins for the photos.

You have a maximum of 3 rolls of film. Film takes 30 minutes to generate.

You earn different camera lens. How to change the camera lens? I'll let you know once I find out.

The goal is to develop your museum, which is located in what could be a Jurassic Park - uninhabited, isolated island dedicated only for your museum. Hahaha! And that's the part I don't like. I'm over games like Farmville, Snoopy Fair, and Dragonvale. (However, I have a love-hate relationship with Samurai Siege.)

Download Snapimals here.