MDS – My Digital Studio Monday – Using Opacity for great effects

Another Great Feature of MDS is the “opacity” tool.  This tool is used to make something lighter in color or more “transparent”. You can see it in use on the 3 pages below.
December 2011 The Gears have been been made transparent as has the 2011 date.
Christmas page – the scroll work below the photo was made transparent so that it created a tone on tone effect
Teague Pointing Lessons – Teagues photo was added to the page and then the opacity tool used to create a transparency of the photo which makes really fun background images.

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If you love digital crafting /scrapbooking and haven’t take the plunge yet.. Let me show you how we can incorporate the downloads you already own into our program for incredible ease of use. In addition I will provide FREE webinar training or FREE in person training and you will then become a member of my FREQUENT DOWNLOADERS CLUB!

Already own My Digital Software and want to get the FREE SAB Digital Content CD? Simply order $50 worth of product (downloads, cardstock, embellishments, etc) and you may select the  SAB Digital Software CD for FREE!

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SILLY KIDS – Scrapbook Page

Been slowly knocking out some more scrapbook pages. I love how stamps can easily create just the right embellishment for a page. I also love how as a demonstrator I always have an assortment of quality cardstock and designer papers on hand. It makes it so easy to whip out a page when the mood strikes.

SILLYKIDS – Circle Circus Stamp Set, Smarty Pants Stamp Set, Linen Thread, Black Brads Crumbcake Cardstock, Cajun Craze  Cardstock, Peach Parfait Cardstock, Basic Black Cardstock, Cajun Craze Button, More Mustard Button

Crafting Joy
JANET

GEAR UP – 365 page Scrapbook Challenge

Here is another quick and easy MDS page. I love how stamps, punches, dsp and embellishments are never “retired’ in My Digital Studio. The Cog Wheel Punch used below  is now only available in MDS! 
Story behind the page – I had the chance to spend time with my nephews while they road bikes this spring and was surprised by all the “gear’ they have to protect them. My kids are 20 & 22 and helmets was all they had and that seemed like a lot sometimes! I mean I took a few headers over the handlebars and lived to create my MDS pages – but as a former trauma nurse I know the need to for this protection and how lucky I was when I think of some  of the spills I had. Who didn’t try standing up on their banana seat at least once .

GEAR UP MDS – Cog Wheel Punch, Square Punch, Rough Type Alphabet, White Cardstock, Going Gray Cardstock, Hodge Podge Hardware

Crafting Joy
janet

Stampin’ UP! My Digital Studio – Almost there!

I was fortunate enough to enjoy a 5 day road trip with my daughter Kristin last week as we relocated her from her internship at Chincoteague, VA back to school in Wichita, KS.

We both love to “chase the green dots” – also known as getting off the interstate and taking the scenic route and so we spent much of our time discovering America in states and places we had never been.  After dropping her off at school the final day I spent time  taking pictures around her campus knowing that in just a few short months she will graduate and be on to her next adventure. 

I can’t wait to scrap more of our  MoDa trip as we have affectionately called it. I know that there will be many more MoDa (mother daughter) trips in our future! I am lucky that Kristin is not only my daughter but my hero and friend!

Almost There-  All elements My Digital Studio

I used one of my favorite MDS features to create  this 2 page spread … Insert Duplicate Page Mirrored – it makes it so easy and quick to create a 2  page spread!!

cRAFTING jOY

JANET

Way cool Stampin’ UP! MDS Tip – Distressing your photos and another way to add Punches to Stamps in My Digital Studio

I was playing with a feature I showed you earlier about filling punches and discovered another great tip. This short training video will show you – tell me if this just isn’t too fun! No more moving files to the background section!!!!  (Did you know that Stampin’ UP! has a DIGITAL STARTER KIT and a DIGITAL ADD on for the Standard kit? – Check out the details on joining Stampin’ UP – purchase DIGITAL products at a savings, teach digital -mix & match – MORE HERE

LIFE – US - these fun pictures of my husband Doug and I were taken on the recent Alaska Cruise.
   MDS Supplies – Advant Garde (soon to be released MDS kit), My Friend (Soon to be released), Thoughtful overlays,MDS FLower Punches, Bakers Twine, Font – Ali Edwards
   ORDER YOUR MDS DOWNLOADS TODAY - JOIN MY FREQUENT DOWNLOADERS CLUB – receive a gift and punch card that earns you MDS Dollars! You automatically qualify with your purchase of MDS software, MDS Express or any download.

 WAY COOL VIDEO TRAINING TIP -

CRAFTING JOY
JANET

PLAYFUL POLKA Dots Simply Scrappin’ Kit – 365 Scrapbook Page Challenge Update

Well here are pages 299, 298 & 297. Finally under 300. Somedays my personal challenge seems daunting and other days it seems totally doable. But whether it’s a daunting day or a doable day – it’s always fun to create the page. I love the process. From finding the inspiration, to the photos, to the papers and embellishments.

Today’s pages were inspired by the new Stampin’ UP! SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ KIT Playful Polka Dots. I will be honest I have tried to “like” SIMPLY SCRAPPIN’ KITS but I was usually overwhelmed by all the pieces and my inability to use them up or felt stifled creatively by the included self-adhesive die cuts. Well I admit my attitude is completed changed with this kit. It’s so adorable, bright, happy and totally encourages creativity when you mix and match the SCRAPPIN” KIT with embellishments such as Soft Subtles buttons or ribbon we carry in our main line.

This kit will be our featured product at our JULY CROP & CRAFT - hope you register now to escape the hot summer sun while you enjoy a day of croppin’ & crafting with this SCRAP KIT!  – July 9th, 2011.

STOP & SMELL THE FLOWERS – this sweet layout is actually the first page of a 3 page layout from a trip to Victoria, BC in 1990. I was inspired by my sweet daughter stooped over sniffing the flowers.
  SUPPLIES – PLAYFUL POLKA DOTS Simply Scrappin’ Kit, Fun Flowers Big Shot Die, Daffodil Delight Pom Pom Trim, Soft Subtles Buttons, Pretty in Pink Striped Grosgrain, Old Olive Satin Ribbon, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Daffodil Delight Cardstock, Linen Thread,Timeless Type Big Shot Alphabet,

VICTORIA BC

Crafting Joy
janet

Big Shot Flower Dies: 365 Scrapbook Challenge – Mom’s Garden

This fun 2 page scrapbook spread highlights my Mom’s gift of gardening while showcasing a multitude of BIG SHOT FLOWER DIES.  
You can view all pages created in my quest to Scrapbook 365 pages this year.

DOWNLOAD – Free Fancy Edges Template

MOM’s GARDEN – Basic Gray Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Assorted Pink Designer Papers, Daffodil Delight Designer Paper, Sew Suite Designer Fabric Button, White Brad, Pretty in Pink Brad, Pretty in Pink Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Blushing Bride Poly Stitch Ribbon, LATTICE DIE, MDS (My Digital Studio)
*BIG SHOT FLOWER DIES – Island Floral Big Shot Die, Bigz  Clear Die, Blossom Party Big Shot Original Die, Fun Flowers Dig Shot Die

CRAFTING JOY
JANET

TAKE 3 TUESDAY – 365 Scrapbook Challenge

Here are 3 new pages for my 365 Scrapbook Challenge. I am making progress and you can view all pages to date here: 365 Scrapbook Challenge Gallery

SENIOR – these are my Senior Pictures – seems like forever ago. Bravo Burgundy Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Botanical Garden Designer Paper, Autumn Spice Designer Paper, Leaves #2 Big Shot Die, Designer Buttons, Spiral Border Punch, Vintage Brads, Tasteful Trim XL Big Shot Die, Eyelet Border Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Linen Thread

KNIT 1 PURL 2 – Crumb Cake Cardstock, Early Espresso Cardstock, Sweet Stitches Designer Paper, Early Espresso Designer Paper, Crumb Cake Button, Old Olive Button, Linen Thread, Vintage Trinkets, Vanilla Seam Binding, Island Floral Big Shot Die

FAMILY – Inspired by Nature Stamp Set, Night of Navy Marker, Cajun Craze Marker, Not quite Navy Designer Paper, Cajun Craze Designer Paper, Night of Navy Brads, Cajun Craze Brads, Cajun Craze Buttons, Vanilla Seam Binding, Designer Label Punch, Window Label Punch, Medium Jewelry Tag, Linen Thread

And that’s 3 more pages done in my 365 Scrapbook Challenge!

CRAFTING JOY
JANET

Bloomin’ Fun Scrapbook Crop & Craft – FREE CROP for First Timers!

Celebrate Spring April 9th at our BLOOMIN’ FUN Scrapbook Crop & Craft -    
*** FREE CROP – Your first crop is free on me – come check it out – open to the PUBLIC!  

Remember the Scrapbook CROP & CRAFT Day  is really a chance to stamp, scrap and craft.  Pack up your UFO’s (U-Finshed-Objects) and come hang for a few hours with friends. I do the cleaning, Doug cooks and you just create. How fun is that?

DETAILS about the Scrapbook Crop & Craft Event
   April 9th 9am-2am
    *6 hour sessions anytime between 9am and 2am/includes 1 meal
   *Full day sessions anything more than 6 hours/includes 2 meals
   *If you can only come for an hour or two contact me for hourly rates

MORE DETAILS:

All Scrapbook CROP & CRAFT Days are held at  at Stamp World – Spring Grove, PA (Crops Close to these Pennsylvania & Maryland Cities) Gettysburg, Hanover, York, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Fredicksburg, Hampstead, Westminster, Parkton, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Columbia, Wrightsville,Baltimire  and of course your town!)

*FREE gift for first time attendees
*FREE n’take for all attendees
*FREE My Digital Studio Presentation for those interested
*FREE Bling Bar Passes
*Personalized cropping stations with padded chairs, trash container, handheld tools, cutting mats, trimmer, assorted scissors
*Use of big shots, inks, markers, stamps, punches, sewing machine, stencils, circle cutters, crop a diles  and so much more
*Glitter and Embossing Station
*My Scraps are your Scraps Bin – cardstock, designer paper and ribbon
*Coffee, Tea, Water, Candy Bar
*Music
*Creative instruction and ideas
*Wi-fi
*Retired Designer Paper & Cardstock available for purchase by the sheet
*Fun, Friends and Laughter
*FREE Maid Service – I clean up!
*Chef – Doug Cooks for us – last month it was a full Roast Beef Dinner – yum!

Exclusive to 16 guests
*REGISTER NOW  – Info@remarkablestampers.com

Happy St. Patricks Day with MDS & Donny Osmond

Yes you read that right. These pictures are from an incredibly amazing St. Patrick’s day party I attended with friends and Doug in March of 1989. We were at a wonderful pub in Bellevue, WA and the entertainment that day consisted of Donny Osmond, New Kids on the Block, Alice Cooper and Lita ford. Pretty wild time even if I was 7 months pregnant. As the designated driver I loved the looks I got from the others in the pub especially because we were saving our cups with the ugly orange haired trolls on them. As they piled up in front of me so too did the comments. Ohhh the memories. Funny too how I only have pictures of Donny – do have autographs from the others that I placed on the back of this page. Guess it’s the childhood memories of Puppy Love, Purple Socks and Are you Lonesome tonight!

St. Patricks Day Scrapbook Page with MDS:

Supplies – All embellishments created in My Digital Studio – check our new Lucky Shamrock and other digital downloads. Garden Green Cardstock, Garden Green Designer Paper, Tangerine Tango Pom Pom Trim, Natural Hemp, Vintage Flower embellishment, circle punch.

Crafting Joy
janet