My Digital Studio Designer template

This page was created using the Designer Template option. It seriously took less than 5 minutes to create this page. I started with the Designer Cocoa II, page 1 template. I removed a white snowflake border from the bottom of the page. The Merry was all white so I changed it by adding Real Red, Old Olive and Soft Suede. I also changed the bird to Soft Suede. The text is Bradly Hand, (another one of my fav's). I then added my 4 photos by just dragging them to the photo box. I had to rotate a couple of photos, and remove red eye from one. (Yes, MDS has the capabilities of doing all of these functions, andy many more!) When printed, I will probably add glitter to the ornaments. Add Linen thread to my buttons, then put Crystal effects on them. I cannot believe this page was created so fast. Even if I go Hybrid (by adding glitter, thread and Crystal Effects, I will only have 10 minutes into this page. I cannot remember that last time I completed a page in less than one hour.

I love this program soooo much, I don't know how I survived so long without it.

Say it with me girls, "I'm scrapping and I just can't stop!!!"

To order your copy of My Digital Studio visit: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=419

Until then: Happy stampin' and scrappin'

Having fun with My Digital Studio

I used the create your own template for this 12x12 scrapbook page. I started with the Christmas Cocoa II, pattern 2 paper as my background. Then brought in Real Red cardstock as a layer and sized it to cover the bottom 2/3 of the page. I added the Christmas Jingle border 3 (trees), below that I placed Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon. Next I brought in the Christmas jingle red, green striped and brown ornaments. I added a drop shadow to all three ornaments.  I used Whisper white grosgrain ribbon and bows (resized smaller) to hang the ornaments. I added the Christmas Jingle tag 3 at the top of my page. To make my photo mat I used the Christmas Jingle olive border, which I sized larger. I then added Old Olive cardstock as a layer and sized it to fit just inside my olive border. I added a layer of the Christmas Cocoa II, pattern 2. I copy and pasted the pattern 2 paper twice to get the width I wanted, grouped them together, then copy and pasted that, to get the height I wanted. I imported my photo, added a Old Olive mat. My text is Lucida Handwriting (one of my fav's)

I was really suprised how fast this page came together. I am quite pleased.

I think the only thing I might add when printed is crystal effects or glitter to the ornaments.

Let me know what you think.

Dasher Ornament

This fun glass ornament is also a part of December's stamp camp.

Stamp Set: Dasher

Ink: Encore Gold

Accessories: Gold Embossing powder, Embossing buddy, Window sheet, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Gold Cord, Glass ornament

Happy Stampin'

Get them before they are gone!

The following stamp sets will be discontinued on January 4, 2010.

Item Number Stamp Set, page # Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book and Catalog
113407 Back Woods, 102
114492 Beautiful Baby, 208
114486 Birthday Wish, 208
113200 Branch Out, 100
114496 Celebrations, 208
113732 Central Park, 106
113206 Classic Sketches, 119
113226 Classy & Fabulous, 51
114498 Flowers in Silhouette, 208
113405 Font of You , 46
113216 For the Bride, 61
114494 Forever, 208
109425 Friend by Definition *
114488 Fun Flowers, 208
113716 Garden Greetings, 55
114490 Glad Friends, 208
111580 Grand Soiree *
113242 Hit the Road, 103
113710 Lexicon of Leaves, 101
113236 Man's Best Friend, 72
114423 Ocean Commotion, 97
113728 Playful Petals, 99
109276 Polka Dot  *
111544 Putt Putt  *
113240 Quilt Quips, 53
113754 Really Retro, 132
113403 Sip by Sip, 51
113726 Sweet Stems, 99
113250 That's Funny, 63
113688 Wonderful Watercolors, 85
114028 Para la novia
114032 Acuarelas Maravil

If you do not have access to this catalog, viist: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx
and just type in the stamp set name, and you can see the picture and price. You can order on line, or to save on shipping, call or email me with your order.

Noel Accordian Tag

I cased this tag: taylored expressions.blogspot.com/search/label/alteredart and of course made a few changes to make it my own. Her tag is a much larger (8"), mine is 4 1/4" so you can get two accordian bases from one sheet of cardstock. I ran my ribbon behind my square mats and put all my knots (did I tell you I don't do bows) at the top of the tags instead of randomly. I also made a few adjustments to use all Stampin' Up! products (of course!!!) I am quite please at how it turned out. Thanks Taylor for the inspiration. This projedt is also a part of Decembers stamp camp and you will receive a tag template to take home with your class kit. See my calendar for camp dates.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set.

Ink: Real Red and Old Olive

Paper: Read Red, Old Olive, Whisper White (accordian base) and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Scallop Circle, and 1 3/8" circle punches, Mistletoe and Real Red Polka dot ribbon. (I used the back side) Mini glue dots. Snail Adhesive

Happy Stampin'

Thanks for looking