A Touch From the Heart

Pick of the Patch

Have you heard that Stampin' Up! released some new digital downloads?

What's a digital download?  Well, they are digital brushes that work with My Digital Studio as well as other papercrafting digital software or photo software you may already own. 

For this page I used the Pumpkin Patch (for the jack-o-lanterns and grass) and Cast a Spell (for the patterned paper) downloads. 

Scrappin' a page was never so easy.  I created the pumpkins once...then used cut and paste to recreate them along my border.

Would you like to see all the digital downloads available for purchase?  It's easy......go to my demonstrator website and click on "Shop Now".  Click on "Digital Crafting" and then "My Digital Downloads". 

If you have any questions about My Digital Studio or any of the downloads, just send me an email.  Remember, I'm here to help!!!!

Click here to order your Stampin' Up! products

My Digital Studio

I'm sure you've heard all the buzz about Stampin' Up's digital software called My Digital Studio which is available for purchase on October 1st.

Well, let me tell you.......My Digital Studio is so wicked cool (as my teens would say)!!!!

Last week, I played around with it and quickly made a new blog banner.  Isn't it pretty?

Last night, I decided to make my first digital scrapbook page.

First thing to know about MDS....it's perfect for both the beginner and advanced user.  You can:

1. use pre-designed pages (i.e. everything is done for you......just add your photos)
2. use photo layouts and then add your own papers and embellishments
3. design from scratch

I've seen option 1 on training videos.....I wanted to try designing something from scratch.

Guess what?  It was SO stinkin' easy to do!!!

Here's what I did:

• picked my background paper
• created the flower strip by adding a "square punch"....then just dragged my mouse to make it the shape of a rectangle.  I then clicked a button to give it a mat.
• created a scallop circle punch......then dragged my mouse to make it bigger
• added some text......and moved it on top of my scallop circle
• added another "square punch".....made it bigger.....picked a color.....now I have a journaling area
• typed the text and moved it over the journaling area
• added the photos (clicked a button to give each of them a mat)
• added the ribbon

I told you......so easy.....everything is controlled by clicking and dragging your mouse!!!!  

Even if you are a traditional scrapper, MDS is perfect to help you plan your pages.  It's nice to see what your layout is going to look like without wasting any cardstock and embellishments to experiment.

I am currently working on being certified on My Digital Studio so I can answer any questions you may have.

Until next time.....Happy Stamping everyone!!!!