Digital Scrapbooking with My Digital Studio

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I've been playing around with the My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! quite a bit lately.  It's been a fun & interesting experience, especially since I love crafting with real paper.  I recently finished my sample album for my Simply Scrapbooking class on Friday, and I was able to completely recreate the album digitally, too!  The more I play with the software, the more I love it!

I didn't know until last week that Stampin' Up! releases new download nearly every week (on Tuesdays!)

If you need more information about My Digital Studio then contact me! I would love to plan a class or workshop for you and your friends to show you just how fun and versatile this software truly is!

Happy Digital Crafting!

~Elisa

Play Date 8×8 Scrapbook Page – Guest Blogger

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In honor of National Scrapbooking Month I am featuring this Guest Blogger post.  My sister and fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator came up with adorable scrapbook page to share with us!  It's perfect for a teacher gift or for your child's school album.  It uses the adorable Play Date Designer Series Paper!  Thanks, Elaina!  Visit her blog here: http://elainascardsandcrafts.blogspot.com/

Play Date 8x8 Page
 
Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Broadsheet Alphabet (W118724, C120585)
Card Stock/Paper: Play Date Designer Series Paper (117168) 7”x7”; Real Red Card Stock (102482) 8”x8” and scraps for punching; Tempting Turquoise CS (102067) 5-1/2”x3-1/2”; So Saffron CS (105118) 3-1/4”x2-3/4” and scraps for punching; Whisper White (100730) 3”x5”, 3”x2-1/2” and scraps for stamping; Chocolate Chip CS (102128) scraps for punching.  [Note: Card Stock item numbers refer to the 8-1/2×11 packs.]
Coloring Tools: Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad (100908)
Tools: Paper Cutter (104152); 2-step Owl Punch (118074); 1-1/4 Circle Punch (119861); 1-3/4 Circle Punch (119850)
Accessories, Etc.: SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)

Instructions:
1. Adhere the Play Date DSP to the Real Red CS using SNAIL adhesive.
2. Punch the Owl punch, using the Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, So Saffron, & Real Red scraps, and assemble as shown in the photo.  Use the Multipurpose Glue for best results.  Adhere the assembled owl to your page using dimensionals.
3. Stamp the letters of your choice on Whisper White CS and punch out using the 1-1/4” Circle punch.  Punch Chocolate Chip CS circles with the 1-3/4” circle punch and adhere behind your stamped circles using SNAIL. Place your letters on your page using dimensionals.
4. Adhere your Whisper White CS photo mats to your Tempting Turquoise and So Saffron mats using SNAIL, then adhere them to your page using either SNAIL or dimensionals.
5. Finally, place the photos of your choice on the page, and you are finished!

I hope you enjoyed this Guest Blogger project!

Happy Crafting!

~Elisa

Introducing… the Never-Ending Card!

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I recently learned how to make this really fun and suprisingly simple Never-Ending Card.

Never Ending Card Front Card Front

NE Card Panel 2 Panel 2

 
NE Card Panel 3 Panel 3
 
 
It's called this because of the way you open it… and open it…and open it… and so on.  It just never ends!  Because I enjoyed it so much, I've decided to plan a class for you. The project we make for the class may vary… I haven't decided! (Come to the class to see all 4 panels)

The class date will be Friday, June 10, 7 PM. Class fee is $15. You will leave the class with a template to take home with all the measurements and a fully completed card.  Register to attend by June 3rd, either by emailing me and making payment arrangements or using the PayPal link below.

 

Happy Crafting!

~Elisa