MDS Monday Keep This Memory Card

 

 

Hello, Friends!

 

Welcome to My Digital Studio Monday!  I am in love with MDS.  I know you're going to get tired of reading that over and over, so I apologize ahead of time. 

 

I made this card in less than 15 minutes, from scratch and I had never done it before.  15 MINUTES!  It is so easy to use and figure out.  When I got stumped once, I went to www.mydigitalstudio.net, found a video on my problem, watched what I needed, and still made my card in 15 minutes! 

 

Everything on my card came from the MDS Digital Download "Keep This Memory Photobook."  It's on sale right now for 25% off, so if you're like me and couldn't live without it, now's the time to pick it up!  I loved the quilt look of the background paper which went perfectly with the quote that was already designed and ready to use.  My Marina Mist strip of paper down the center of the card was actually another color, but with one click of a button I changed it to a color that matched my card.  I also switched it from vertical to horizontal with another click.  I originally added Pumpkin Pie brads, but thought the Cherry Cobbler would look better.  I just recolored them and my card was complete. 

 

If you're like me and My Digital Studio has been on your computer for years (!) but you've never really used it, take some time and start playing.  It's so much fun!

 

Happy Creating!



VC Rocks Words

 



 

Hello, Friends!

 

Welcome to our second (my first) VC Rocks Blog Hop of this summer.  This hop is featuring Booking Incentives and Hostess Gifts.  You can see more amazing projects by our VC Rocks ladies by going here for the links to the other sites. 

 

I decided to make something out of the box for my project.  Using a variety of fonts, I made this Stampin' Up card on My Digital Studio to use as a "thank you" to send after a hostess' party.  I actually liked the white background, but with the white background of my blog, it all blended together.  I switched it to a light blue instead so it was easier to see the actual shape of the card.

 

 

 

 

All of the fonts were already on My Digital Studio.  It was easy to change the colors to Stampin' Up ink colors with one click of the mouse.  The scissors and arrows embellishments came with the My Digital Studio "Keep This Memory Photobook" Download.  I love it and will be featuring another card made with it on Monday.  Although the colors of the embellishments didn't match my design originally, I could recolor them with a click of the mouse as well.  (www.lifewithawienerdog.com won't be on the actual project, although it is one of my favorite stamping things.)

 

This page can also be printed and framed in an 8 1/2" x 11" size for those who love the products and joys of Stampin' Up.

 

Now, doesn't this make you want to break out your supplies or host a Stampin' Up party?  I hope so!

 

Don't forget to check out our other VC Rocks Blog Hop projects by going here!

Happy Stamping!
  

 



SFF Up, Up and Away

 

Hello, Friends!

 

It is so great to be back on Friday with Sketch Frenzy Friday.  They were so sweet to welcome me back after a long break!  You can see all the other SFF designer's cards by going to the Sketch Frenzy Friday blog here. 

 

I made this card for my Dad's birthday which was earlier this week.  He and I both love hot air balloons.  We both think they're beautiful.  We both get excited to see them.  And, we both don't ever want to ride in one!  So, since time's are tough around my wallet, I made this card.  On the inside I wrote, "For your birthday, I did not get you a hot air balloon ride.  You are welcome!" 

Does he have a great daughter, or what?!

 

Have a great weekend and see you on Monday for a digital card made with My Digital Studio.

 

Happy Stamping! 

 

 

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

 

Up, Up and Away (retiring) Stamp Set

Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry, and Chocolat Chip Classic Ink Pads

Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Garden Green, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, and Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Markers

Whisper White, Bashful Blue, and Night of Navy Card Stock

2011-2013 In Color, Brights, Regals, and Subtles Designer Series Paper Stacks

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 





My Digital Studio Monday- Convention 2011 Card

 

 

This is my first My Digital Studio Card!  I have owned this software way too long without doing more than making a sketch or two with it.  So, I decided while I have some extra time, I'd learn how to use it.  This is a great time to do it, too, because Stampin' Up has a 25% sale on their digital download categories-

Ensembles

Photobooks & Swatchbooks

Calendars. 

 

For my card, I used the Convention 2011 Designer Template Photobook template.  I love the Photobook and Swatchbooks and Ensembles because you get lots of goodies with them.  I didn't go to that SU Convention in 2011, but that didn't stop me from loving the digital papers, embellishments, stamps, and colors, so I got it anyway!  It's so easy to change things if you need to in MDS that I know I'll get lots of use out of it.  My flower petals, leaves, and the word "Grow" were all a part of the embellishments in this kit.  All I had to do was arrange them in a flower pattern, add my leaves and words, and my card was on the way!  I also used the Mixed Bunch digital stamp set which came in the MDS2 digital studio software.  You can get over $500 of papers, stamp sets, punches, photo books, embellishments, and page patterns for just $20.00!  It's a fabulous deal.  I changed the color of the stamp to match my flower and it created the center of my flower.  Lastly, I added a Rich Razzleberry brad from the Original MDS software for a small pop of color. 

 

It was so simple to make the major elements for my card that I couldn't believe I had waited this long to use the My Digital Studio software!  The MDS blog anwered tons of my questions and has great videos to show how to create different projects.  It's at www.mydigitalstudio.net. 

 

From now on, Monday's on my blog will be My Digital Studio Mondays so you can see the projects I create as I learn more about this awesome software.

 

Can't live without it anymore?  Let me know and I'd be happy to order software or downloads for you! 

 

Happy Creating!

 

 



Challenges Button Buddies for Mother's Day





 

Hello, Friends!

 

Happy Mother's Day!  This is the card I made for my Mom.  My card actually fits three different challenges.  I hadn't done any for months so I'm making up for lost time!  First, the sketch comes from Create with Connie and Mary.  Then, I also met the VC Rocks challenge for this week to use 4 items that start with the letter "B" on your card.  My 4 things are "Button Buddies" stamp set, Baja Breeze card stock, a button, and Bakers Twine.  Finally, I'm using retiring products, the "Button Buddies" stamp set, the colors Not Quite, Navy, Baja Breeze, and More Mustard, and the Regals Designer Series Paper Stack, on my card. 

I hope you enjoy it and that all the Mom's out there, including mine, are having a great day. 

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

I used the following Stampin' Up products on this card:

 

 

Button Buddies and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Sets

Cherry Cobbler and Not Quite Navy Classic Inks

Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Baja Breeze, and Not Quite Navy Card Stock

Regals Designer Series Paper Stack

Regals Buttons

Basic Pearls

Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

Word Window, Modern Label, and Scallop Oval Punch

 

 

Be sure to check back on Monday to see my first card made with My Digital Studio!

 

"Can you believe it?" Henry Says!



 

 

Hello, Friends!

 

Long time, no blog!  Wow!  Have things changed since I last posted in December.  I am no longer in Arizona!  No more dry, dusty, brown desert for me.  Frank and I are back in Central Illinois where it is green, green, GREEN!  I love seeing the grass, the trees, and the flowers blooming. 

 

Frank and I have both been through a lot during the past few months.  Most importantly, I thought we were going to loose my sweet Frankfurter.  He completely lost the ability to stand and walk one afternoon while we were still in Arizona back in January.  It was horrible!  My Dad and I rushed him to the vet who told us this was very bad.  Since we were still in the Phoenix area, we picked up my Mom at my house and rushed Frank to a neurologist.  Dr. Levine, one of my favorite people on earth, was able to determine that Frank had a disc that was leaking disc "stuff." It was pressing on Frank's spinal cord so he was no longer able to stand or walk.  Dr. Levine did surgery on Frank, cleaned out the "stuff" and Frank's spinal cord went from being flattened to being round immediately.  Within 48 hours, Frank had been seen, diagnosed, had surgery, was walking and home!  (The longest 48 hours of my life!)  He had to rest for 2 weeks and then was able to start getting back to his old self.   

 

 

Frank after surgery with his stitches.

 

 

Three and a half months later, Frank is great!  He can walk, stand, run, go up and down 3 doggie steps, (he can go up and down a whole flight, but he's not supposed to.) get excited and do a little jump, stand up and do "tall dog" and even lay on his back again and roll around- the last thing to come back.   

 

 

 

Frank after 2 weeks, on his way to get out his stitches.

 

 



 

All better, relaxing on the couch! 

 

 

Life has been hard not having my job in Chandler anymore and I am now looking for another ministry.  However,

Life with a Wiener Dog

is getting better for both of us.  Frank is all better and I'm excited to see what God has planned for us next!

 

For those of you that have faithfully checked my blog to see if I was back, I am!  This is the first card I've made since last July.  It features "Henry Says" from Stampin' Up and is announcing our blog's return.  Look for more cards, wiener dog stories, and updates about where I am and what I'm doing.