Digital Content CDs for a BUCK?!

Yes, you read that right! From now until February 12 (or while supplies last) you can get your hands on any of these content discs for just $1. That's not a typo--they're just one buck!!!If you want to learn more about what is on each disc, click the item numbers.

• Simple Snapshots Content CD pictured above (127185)
• Avant-Garde Collection DVD (125841) 
• Cheerful Treats Digital Content CD (124237)
• Express Booster Pack DVD (124889)
• His & Hers Collection DVD (125842)
• October, December, Whenever Collection DVD (124485)
• Sweet Retreat Collection DVD (125840)

Since the discs are on the Clearance Rack, they can be purchased either through me or my online store. So get yours today, while they last!

SUOC52 - Feature a Photo

This week's theme at SUO Challenges was.... well, a challenge for me. We are supposed to feature a photo, and when I think photo, I think scrapbook layout. And when I think scrapbook layout, I think, "Uh oh."

Because, you see, I'm really challenged when it comes to SB pages. There, I admitted it publicly. I don't know why. They're really kind of like cards, only bigger. Maybe it's the journaling that throws me. I dunno, I just know that I'm way more in my comfort zone when I'm creating cards.

BUT, that's what a challenge is all about, right? To push ourselves a little farther and expand our creativity, right?

I must say MDS 2 made this much less of a daunting task than I thought it would be. Playing with it has made me feel confident that I can DO this! And believe me, if I can do it, anyone can do it!!! You really must check it out for yourself.

But now, seeing the amazing creations of the other DT members, I realize that photos don't only have to be on scrapbook pages! I'll remember that the next time, lol.

BTW, isn't my grandson adorable? He and his big sister both LOVE pickles. They'd eat them all day if we let them.

Page Elements: 
   Lucky Limeade Textured Cardstock
   Always Artichoke Distressed (overlaid at reduced opacity)
   Wonderfall DSP (download #131218)
   Timeless Type Alphabet
   Blossom Builders Embellishments Kit (banner, re-sized)
   Extreme  Elements Splat
   Ink Spatters
   Staple & Stitching (staples)

Custom Colored DSP

As promised in the Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop post, today I'll show you how EASY it is to customize the colors of DSP! And it works on embellishments, too.

First, you're going to need My Digital Studio 2 (MDS2)*. I can't help you if you have a pack of paper and markers! This is strictly digital.

When you first start up MDS 2, you'll see a screen like this:

(You can click on the pics to make them larger if needed.)

Choose CUSTOM and the next box will prompt you to choose a size. I picked 8½ x 11, because that's all my printer can do.

Now click CREATE PROJECT and the next box asks you to give it a name:

Name it, click OK, and this is what you will see. Near the top of the RESOURCE PALETTE bar on the left are some icons. (When you mouse over them, you'll see what each one represents.) Choose BACKGROUND PAPERS and browse until you find the DSP you want to use. Open it and it will show up in the scroll bar on the left. Make sure you click the ADD AS PAGE LAYER box!

Now scroll to find the paper you want and click and drag it onto your page:

Double click in the box, then drag it up to the left corner. Grab the "handle", pull it to fill the page and click OK.

In the DESIGN CENTER bar on the right, click on "Recolor" and choose the color you want from the Color Palette. (Note there are more choices in the tabs at the top!)

I chose Lucky Limeade, clicked OK, and here is the result!

It sounds much more complicated than it is. You can see a 2 minute YouTube video about it HERE. For a bunch more quick video tutorials, click HERE.

*You can download a FREE 30 day trial of MDS 2 here. There is no obligation, and no credit card needed. Of course, when you decide you can't live without it, after your 30 days is up you'll HAVE to buy it!

Happy Independence Day!

Here's another page done with My Digital Studio, using one of the downloaded frames.  I'm loving playing with digital scrapbooking!  I really should be working on cards for swaps, but I'm having too much fun playing with MDS. ;-)

The sentiment, starbursts, and white stars layered on the "July" are all from the stamp set called July 4th, available in MDS.

Jammin' With My Digital Studio!

My sweet hubby downloaded some cute frames for me, and as soon as I saw the one with the apron, I knew exactly what my theme for this page would be!  Earlier this year, my daughter wanted to learn about canning and preserving. What better way to start than with strawberry jam? It couldn't get much easier, and is a fun (and delicious!) way to introduce the basics of canning.

I saved the downloaded frames in a file, and after opening a new page in MDS, I opened a photo frame and imported the appropriate frame from the file.  Then I opened another photo frame and inserted the picture of Shawn. It had to be resized slightly, and then the first "photo" of the wooden frame had to be brought forward, so the basket of berries wasn't covered by the corner of the her picture.

Hope you all have a wonderful Independence Day tomorrow! (And yes, I have Bob Marley stuck in my head, lol.)

I Love MDS!

I could wax rhapsodic about how wonderful My Digital Studio is, but you will never really know until you get to play with it for yourself.  The possibilities are just about endless!  This is the cover of a journal I threw together last night.  That gorgeous Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper?  Available in the new Occasions Mini AND available as a download.  The Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon and Vintage Flower Adornment? Ditto!!!  Gotta love Stampin' Up!

I'm Scrappin'!!!!

Okay, I admit, this probably looks really amateurish to you seasoned professional scrapbookers out there, but I am having the time of my life playing with My Digital Studio!  Hoo boy!!!  As if I didn't waste spend enough quality time sitting on my arse in front of the computer, except for when I'm making something - no, not a mess - well, okay maybe a mess- in my craft room.....but I digress.  Now I have a new addiction tool to use and learn and share with my dear friends.  Yeah, that's the ticket. :-D