Scrapbooking… with Paper!

Hold on to your pants.  I can barely believe it myself.  I pulled out the paper last night and scrapbooked a layout.  I haven't done that in forever.  FOREVER.

I'm having fun playing with lots of new paper and products.  This layout uses a little bit of new and a retiring die cut.  I used the new Fancy Fan Folder on this layout and the COOL tidbit on this embossing folder is that it's LONGER.  6 3/8" long to be exact.  We have three dies in the catalog that are like this. Love this for scrapbookers. 

I used the Simple Letters Die Cut for my Title, "Action".  This picture was from the final night at Disney.  Not only did we enjoy great entertainment, amazing dinner but the chance to act like real ACTORS.  SO cool. 

At the top left of the layout I cut a few banners and punched a few from cardstock and the World Spectacular DSP.  I used my sewing machine at the top of the layout to sew across the banners.  I like how that turned out.  Lastly, I used the new stamp set called Memorable Moments for the numbers at the top.  I used Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight for the ink colors.  I just used scissors to cut around the numbers and then used a little snail to adhere them.  Simple.  The bottom Left of the photo I used our new Glass buttons. These are so vintage and beautiful to me.  I was lucky to get these on our trip to Disney. 

Lastly, I added a few Rhinestones and a Brad on my title to give it a little more POP. 

I can't tell you how great it feels to scrapbook. Whether you are a traditional or digital scrapbooker as long as you are doing it I think it's wonderful.  It's relaxing and you are preserving your family's memories. 

Today is also a big day in the Digital World.  Time for new Downloads.  Sure does make a Tuesday spectacular.    You can check out the new downloads HERE. They are FANTASTIC. I love the Season by Season kit!!!

Have a GREAT day!!

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Happy Leap Day!

How are you spending your "Extra" day?  I am excited because it's a cloudy, rainy day and it gives me EVERY excuse to be in my stamp room creating.  I love it. 

Today I have a few projects to share again.  Tomorrow I have a Card Buffet class I'm teaching in the evening.  There are 10 cards and they can choose 5 designs to make.  It's a great way to catch up on all occasion cards.  Here is one of the cute cards in the stack. 

This card uses the Send Me Soaring stamp set.  Here is the set. 

Isn't it super cute? It's a fast card and the kites are easy to paper piece and cut out.  I like that.

Another project share today is an MDS page I worked on last night before going night night.  This layout uses the new downloads from yesterday.  Great stamp brushes for Summer pages.  I have a plenty of Beach pictures to put these digital brushes to GREAT use.  I decided to pull a picture of Russ from our St. Martin trip in 2010.  Hands down one of my favorite trips EVER.  Great times were had on this day. 

Okay, I'm off to create a few new things this morning.  I have a list of items that I want to create today.  I'm hoping to get them all accomplished. Have a BEAUTIFUL day and create away.  If you need to boost your supplies check out my Online Store.  Don't forget to always check the CLEARANCE RACK.  There are good deals ALL the time. 

XOXOXO

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My Digital Studio Layout

Happy Tuesday! We are still running around like a bunch of lunatics this week.  Is it really only Tuesday? If feels like Thursday. LOL!  The kids started swimming this week and between the hours of 4-8pm it's just NUTS! The kids are loving their swimming practice and I'm happy because Brandon thinks he's the next Michael Phelps. Not that this is bad, but I just think he needs to be clear on the water safety rules.  I'll leave this to the swim instructor to explain to him otherwise "MEAN" Mommy comes out and it's not pretty!

We may be a little crazier this week because we are getting ready for a few special guests this month.  The first is my parents.  Yippie!!! They will be arriving on Friday.  Needless to say I'm going crazy trying to work, clean and be a taxi.  As Russ says, put the cape on for a few days then take it off at night.  <smile>

Regardless of my crazy schedule I *always* try to find the time to create because it's just makes me HAPPY! Sooo…

It's time for a My Digital Studio Layout.  I want to let My Digital Studio users aware there is an update available for your software.  Just open your Digital Software and it should prompt you for the updates.  There is also a fantastic Holiday Hostess special you will want to check out.  This digital download is only available as a hostess item and I can bet this will help some of your holiday tasks.  You will LOVE it.  GUESS WHAT???? There are new digital downloads today TOO! What a GREAT MDS day!

Click HERE to view the new downloads. Hang on, they are super cute!

Lastly, a quick layout using the Beau Chateau downloads.  I went a little crazy and my son may not appreciate all the pink on this layout but I LOVE it. 

It's a vintage look and most of all I love the pictures of him. He is a sweet boy.

Hope you are having a fabulous week!!

XOXOXO

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Pin Cushions!

They are all the rage and so simple to make.  Let me show you one that I made in about 15 minutes.  I started mine with a clean Jelly Jar.  Just so you know I'm making the kids eat lots of Peanut Butter and Jelly so we can collect more jars.  Okay, just kidding. 

When you start with your fabric, the amount needed will depend on the size of your jar lid.  My lid was pretty small. I used pinking shears to get a nice edge all around the fabric.  It looks so nice. 

I took a wad (great technical term) of pillow stuffing and placed my Spice Cake Fabric over it and over the lid of my jar.  To help me out I placed a rubber band around the fabric and lid to keep it in place. I then took a strip of coordinating fabric from the Spice Cake line and cut this strip using my Pinking shears again.  I wrapped this around my rubber band so you couldn't see it and tied the fabric in a bow.  I placed my pretty heart pins into the pin cushion at an angle because my lid is very shallow.  It works perfectly.

I could add DSP around the bottom of the jar but I really like this simple look just how it is.  Wouldn't this be a fun gift to give to friends, Teachers or loved ones? They would make a great craft show project too. You could add a simple tag made from the coordinating products and SHAZAM you have a FANTASTIC gift. LOVE It!

You can order this amazing Spice Cake Fabric and others in my On Line Store. 

***NEW MDS DOWNLOADS TODAY!!!***

Click HERE to see the fun new downloads! Go to my Digital Store today to get your own. 

Make it a GREAT day!!

XOXOXO

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A New My Digital Studio Layout!

First, just a quick thank you for all the tips on the iPod.  Ya'll are amazing.  Really AMAZING.  The iPod is still sitting in rice. I am going to let it sit there until Saturday and then we will see the results.  It did whirl around for a good 40 minutes in the wash so I figure it needs a GOOD dry out. LOL!! I'll update you once we know. The Prince also knows now.  He just shook his head as if he knew this would happen.  Silly him!

Now for some My Digital Studio inspiration!

Sunday I spent all day downloading tons of My Digital Studio downloads that I currently had on my laptop but needed on my desktop computer.  I love playing with my laptop but I'm finding these 40 year old eyes of mine like the BIG screen better.  The good part about going through all my downloads is that it refreshed my mind of the downloads that I own. It made me fall in love with the images again and excited to do a layout using My Digital Studio. The layout above was a quick layout more to play with the digital elements than anything.  I'm not a pro at the program but I love how easy it is to create FAST projects. 

A great place to find all the resources you need and updates is on My Digital Studio.net. Make sure you check out the       My Digital Studio Contest that is in full swing.  You don't want to miss out. 

My Digital Studio downloads are coming out more and more frequently.  This is SO exciting.  Make sure you stay up to date by checking on my blog or the My Digital Studio website.

The new downloads for this month are SO MUCH FUN!!! Make sure you check them out HERE! 

Here is a quick layout I made in seconds using a Newsprint Template.  This was one of my downloads I "stumbled" upon this weekend.  Uh-huh!  Can you believe it? Anyways, these templates are SUPER FAST!!! All I did was throw the picture in the spot and then did my journaling.  That easy. 

I have one last layout and this was my favorite so far.  You know I love Halloween so seeing the latest downloads with Halloween and my all time FAVORITE Halloween stamp set just made me squeal.  Check this out:

If you are looking to see more downloads you can visit my Digital Online Store! There are TONS to look at!!

Have a Fabulous Wednesday!!

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