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Shutterfly Welcomes New Customers

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Shutterfly is extending a virtual “Welcome Mat” to customers nationwide that join Shutterfly between Thursday and Monday (5/14-5/18).

Not only will new customers benefit from the company’s long-standing free storage policy, each new customer will receive approximately $50 worth of merchandise, including a free photo book, 25 free prints and 12 designer stationery cards. In addition to free, secure storage, every Shutterfly customer benefits from:

· No forced deletion of your memories. And no minimum purchase required.

· High-quality backups. We store your photos at the same resolution at which you uploaded them.

· Free photo sharing. Friends and family can view your pictures without having to sign up.

· Free personalized websites. Your own safe, secure place to share photos, journals, video and more.

· 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll refund your money.

Take advantage of this great offer now! The promo runs from today May 14th until Monday May 18th

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Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

This one has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. The Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern, Floral Design (PDF) from ModaVationStitchery is a digital download on Etsy, priced at AU$3.29 on sale from AU$8.22, and the shop is showing a 5 out of 5 star rating. Etsy lists it as a craft supply download with 2 PDF files included.

What makes this design appealing is the calm, nature-filled look. The listing describes it as a girl sitting in a meadow surrounded by flowers, with flowing hair, delicate blooms, and grass, and it is clearly aimed at stitchers who enjoy feminine hoop art and floral scenes rather than cartoonish motifs. It feels like the sort of project that would look lovely framed in a hoop for a bedroom, reading corner, or handmade gift.

There are some nice practical details too. The listing says the pattern comes in 6 hoop sizes ranging from 3 inches to 8 inches, and it includes a stitch guide, thread colour suggestions, and an Embroidery Guide for Beginners. That gives it a bit more support than a bare-bones printable, even though the seller is also clear that this is design-only and does not include step-by-step instructions.