FM76 and Fab Friday 02

This scrapbook page was so much fun to do!  When I saw the sketch design from The Friday Mashup the first thing that came to mind was a sunburst.  And coincidentally it fit right in with the color challenge that Fab Friday had set up.  Plus another great thing is that I got to use some of the new downloads I've recently purchased....and Lord knows there's been a ton I've purchased!!  I love the instant gratification of having my downloads right away and not have to wait for Brown to deliver my goodies in a few days:)  

Here's the lengthy supply list for today's creation:

Embellishments
    Crochet Trim Ribbon\Victoria
    Crochet Trim Ribbon\Victoria - bow
    Soft Blooms - embellishments\Soft Blooms - 5 so saffron
    Festive Blooms\Festive Blooms - whisper white 2
    Festive Blooms\Festive Blooms - basic gray 5
    Festive Blooms\Festive Blooms - basic gray 6
    Soft Blooms - embellishments\Soft Blooms - 3 so saffron
    Soft Blooms - embellishments\Soft Blooms - 6 so saffron

Punches
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Card Stock\So Saffron
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Card Stock\So Saffron
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Card Stock\So Saffron
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Card Stock\So Saffron
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Basics\Half Circle Punch, Fill Color = 225,225,224
    Basics\1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\Soft Flower\Basic Gray Soft Flower
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - y, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - o, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - u, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Basics\Half Circle Punch, Fill Color = GOING GRAY 163,158,155
    Basics\Half Circle Punch, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - a, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - r, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - e, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - m, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - y, Fill Color = BASIC GRAY 118,122,121
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - s, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - v, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - n, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - s, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - h, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - i, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - n, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130
    Alphabet & Numbers\Smitten Alphabet Punch\Smitten Alphabet Punch - e, Fill Color = SO SAFFRON 253,215,130


Don't forget to check out the latest downloads Stampin' Up! published Tuesday.  There's some awesome new items to add to MDS!  Stop by my store and check it out here.  

Teachers!! Get MDS for free!!

For a limited time and on a first come first serve basis, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE copies of My Digital Studio for schools. Contact me and I will email you the request form for your school.   

Here are a few of the fantastic things that you could create for use in your school or classroom:

Create bulletin board décor

Make certificates and awards for student achievement

Make birthday cards for students

Create parent flyers or newsletters

Create a photobook of a special class activity, or an overview of the whole year

And more...

 
And we have the fine print information:

If a school has already received a donation from Stampin' Up! and has exceeded the amount of donations allowed in a given time period they will not be able to participate.

Donations will be met on a first come first serve basis while supplies last.

Stampin' Up! will follow-up with schools to see how you are using the software and may contact you for stories about the usage.

This offer is only available in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

I finally got my teacher/staff gifts finished the night before last and was able to deliver them to school yesterday.  How ironic that Stampin' Up! announced this offer. Luck was on my side yesterday:) 

Seem to be having problems with blogger again as I can't upload any photos since last night......will try again later today so you can see what got delivered.   Appears that I need to create my posts in Chrome as Internet Explorer is giving me the problems....this technology stuff.....

Have a great remainder of the week!

Spring Colors, ribbon shares & new class

Hope you're not getting tired of my scrapbook pages made with the ever wonderful MDS2!!!  I can't say enough how wonderful Stampin' Up! has made this program.  The changes and improvements are just over the top!  This is another layout I picked up from my class with Heather Summers. 

We have been without power now for an hour for unknown reasons.  The entire subdivision is dark.  Luckily we have a nice generator and my husbands not working tonight so we hooked it up to the house and have power where needed :)  Thank goodness for modern day technology! 

For any of you that missed out on the last round of ribbon shares I am going to offer it again.  Here are the details from the last time I posted the info on ribbon shares.  Just send me an e-mail with which ones you are interested in, karlita@tctwest.net 

For any of you in the Billings/Laurel area, I'm offering a class on Thursday, September 6th that will be creating the holiday ornament featured on the front page of the Holiday mini catalog. 

Class fee is $25 and will include a package of the cherry cobbler tulle and a package of the vintage faceted buttons used on this ornament.  Class registration is due by Friday, August 31st so I can pre-order all the supplies.  Just drop me a line if you'd like to sign up.  You can also RSVP on my Stampin' Up! website here. 

Very time consuming!

When I saw this page in our MDS class I new I wanted to do it but didn't realize how long it would take to make it!  After many days and several hours later I finally have the finished product.  It's amazing what you can create with punches and correctly using shadow to enhance your layering. 

My daughter's first day of school is today.  Yes, Friday!  Don't understand the logic behind that.  Have to get her up early and fix her hair and get photos before I get off to work early myself.  Check back in a few days for a page from the first day of school :)

New MDS Downloads & more MDS pages!

Yeah, it's Tuesday (well it was when I started the post & blogger is giving me problems) and more great downloads from Stampin' Up!  I'll leave those until the end of the post 'cause I'm so pleased to show you my latest creations on MDS.  Hope you're not getting board with them yet.  I'm just having so much fun!  You just can't believe all the new amazing updates they put into MDS2!

Today's pages play with a few new features:  using watermark, creating on a two page layout, using the freeform line tool, and applying text to a path.  The watermark feature acts like using versamark in tradition stamping.  That's what I used on the snowflakes throughout the pages.  I was able to work on these pages side by side and thus how I was able to have my title run from one page to the next. 

One other important point to MDS2...all the newest digital downloads are being created as SVG files.  What does that mean?  The stamp sets can be manipulated to a larger size without the image becoming distorted.  This offers much more flexibility when creating and not being limited to the size of the stamp.  However, SVG stamps won't work with the original MDS program.  You will need to upgrade to MDS2 for them to work correctly. 

**hmmm...another blogger issue....won't let me post side by side photos, bah humbug


Now for today's newest downloads.  And don't forget about the downloads that are being offered at a 31% discount thru the end of the month.  It's a great way to build up your MDS inventory.  Check out that list here. 

Knots And Ties Trim #131211

Lovely Little Labels Kit #131231

Noel Noted Greeting Card Templates #131468

Seasonal Salutations Greeting Card Template #131216

Topsy-Turvey Celebration Kit #131217

Tweet Leaves Stamp Brush Set #131230



From My Heart Stamp Brush Set #131234

 

More MDSing

Is that such a word?  In the Stampin' Up! world it should be!  Anyway, todays post brings you another page I learned from my online class with Heather Summers.  I highly recommend it to anyone whether you're experienced or just beginning. 

With MDS 2 Stampin' Up! has created this handy dandy tool that allows me, with one click of a button, to pull up all the information so I know what was all used to create this page.  So let's give it a shot at the "recipe" for this page.

Cardstock:  First Edition, Noteworthy, Pool Party

Punches:  Check This Out, flag punch, Dotted scallop ribbon punch, square punch

Stamps:  Elementary Elegance

Embellishments:  Bakers Twine

Hope you enjoy todays post and it can inspire you to try digital scrapbooking!  Until next time...

New MDS Page!

Today's page can be created by anyone whether you're a beginner or expert. When you purchase the Grad Party Ensemble, there is a page that's predone for you. All you need to do is transfer your photo over to the page.  These are some of the elements you get when you purchase this download.  There's also several different pages of DSP.

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But as you can see, I didn't use it for a graduation page.  I made a few tweaks to the page, and voila, we have a birthday layout!  The beauty of theses pages that Stampin' Up! creates is that they can still be manipulated to different colors, deleting pre-printed words, or changing embellishments. Or as you can see I added more pictures.  I find it hard to dedicate one full page and only have one picture on it.  I have far too many pictures to only have one on a page. 

If you enjoy seeing these projects and want to create some on your own, don't forget the free 30 day trial for MDS2!  Head over to my Stampin' Up! online store and make your purchase. 

Lots of important news!

Have I mentioned lately how great this week is going? :)  Today is the second day of sprinklers being put in my yard.  I no longer have to be a hose dragger and spending my time moving sprinklers....which means more time to play!!

August 1st marks several important events at Stampin' Up!.  First item is an incentive gift when you join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator.

While the $99 price tag is exciting in and of itself, one of the biggest perks of the new Starter Kit is its flexibility! If you're a customer that likes to buy a lot of product then you should understand that not only are you getting a great deal on Starter Kit products but you get to choose for yourself, but you will also get a 20 percent discount on additional Stampin' Up! products.

If you're a little people phobic, remember you will have free access to Stampin' Connection and invitations to Stampin' Up! events-not to mention the fantastic new friendships you'll forge and regular opportunities to get together and stamp.

For those who can't get enough of the products and samples, you have access to sneak peeks, Title Benefits Bundles, Stampers' Showcase, and a FREE demonstrator magazine filled with beautiful photos and project ideas!

In addition, new demonstrators are eligible for TWO FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)-including their own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards-if they sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.

With all these great extra perks why wouldn't you want to give Stampin' Up! a try?  I'd love to have you part of my team whether you want to join to make extra money or just want to get a discount on the product.  This time of the year is one of the best times to join!  Head over to my Stampin' Up! website and take the plunge!

Second big news....MDS2 became available!  This new upgrade to the current My Digital Studio offers so many new features to creating digital scrapbooks or other digital projects.  Part of this promotion is a 31% discount on a select group of digital downloads.  Check out this list while shopping online. 

And last but not least, the Holiday catalog is now available to purchase with tons of amazing holiday projects to choose from.  If you don't have a current catalog, drop me an email with your address so I can get one out to you.  karlita@tctwest.net

After I upgraded my software yesterday to MDS2, I got down to business and recreated some of the projects from the online class I took with Heather Summers.

Just add a cute baby girl picture and you're all set!

If you want to get started, but don't know how, I will be starting some MDS classes this fall.  In the meantime, download the free trial and get started. 

Teacher year end gift!

I am just so tickled pink for my daugher to give her teacher her gift tomorrow as its the last day of school here.  I wish I had more time to make some for other teachers but as my time goes, there's not enough of it during the day.  Have I mentioned how much I love using the MDS program.......I created this project this evening in about 2 hours!  Talk about handy and very personal.  I really wanted to make my own matching envelopes and then use my diagonal tool on my Simply Scored Scoring Tool but I was afraid my husband would have a coronary printing all those up and "wasting" ink.  

My first step was to create the card in a 2-3/4" x 5-1/2" format.  This way I could copy and paste the same card on an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock and print off six cards on one sheet.  That is if your printer would allow you to print without any borders.....mine does not allow that, so I had to improvise.  I do believe I will be in the market for a new printer...possibly wireless too :)

Then on the back I added an extra little sentiment....

Since I wasn't able to make the cute matching envelopes I substituted and made a coordinating label that I attached to the 3x3 envelopes.  She can then write the students name on the label. 

Then I made a standard box and decorated with some teacher appropriate DSP and voila! 

Tomorrow is the first day of the new catalog, can you believe it?!  I am so wanting to purchase some new stamps I can't stand it!  So don't forget it's available tomorrow starting at 12:00 noon MST.  Until next time, happy stamping!

More MDS projects

Today's post is the second half of the desk calendar that I made for my parents.  I had so much fun looking through these last night that I had to buy more downloads to play with.  It's so fun and easy and convenient to use on your cards.  You don't have to wait for a stamp set to arrive from the UPS man (or woman).  Just download it on your computer and in minutes its ready to use.  Can you tell I'm in love with MDS?!!  I plan on making some end of the year teacher gifts over the next few days.  So keep an eye out for those later this week.

Remember Stampin' Up! has offered a FREE 30-day trial offer on MDS Express. To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express Trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.

At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software. You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you receive after purchasing the software. (If you purchase the disc version you'll find it along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via e-mail.)

Please let me know if you have any questions! I'd love to help you get started using this awesome digital scrapbooking software. karlita@tctwest.net As always, I love hearing from you!

First MDS project

As I promised I can finally show you my very first MDS project.  My mom and dad had received a desk calendar last year for Christmas and fell in love with it.  This year time was not on my side so it did not get finshed for Christmas.  I started this project and felt overwhelmed as I knew very little and so I procrastinated.  Then I came across this online MDS class being offered by fellow demonstrator, Heather Summers.  As I learned more I got more pages finished and changed pages already done as I learned more tricks.  I was a hard convert from tradition scrapbooking.  I like to be able to feel texture and see dimension.  But the convenience in working with this program is so attractive.  I took my computer with me to my daughter's softball practice and worked away.  There's no mess to clean up...the list goes on and on.  Today's post will include the first part of the calendar and then tomorrow will be the remaining pages.  Hope this will provide you a little inspiration to give MDS a try.  And you can also see my inspiration for what I do and why... I love my kids!!

 If you like what you see, send me an e-mail.  I'm looking to get an MDS class started in my area.  I'd love to pass along some tips and tricks I've learned.  karlita@tctwest.net