I just can't stop using MDS

My Digital Studio makes scrapbooking so easy. I can sit up in bad at night, pick a photo from my file and scrapbook. There is no mess to clean up and I can always go back and change it if my style changes or I get new things to add to it.

I have a few places that I get inspiration from. Lots of bloggers have sketch challenges and there are a number of sites you can go to and share ideas with lots of other crafters. I found this sketch layout on 52 Sketched for 52 Weeks. I was drawn to the sketch for it's large focal image in the center. I also like that it didn't clutter up the rest of the page with a bunch of "stuff". Sometimes I like the "stuff", but this photo works so well on it's own and I didn't want much taking away from that smile.

We upgraded Tyler from his bath sling to a bath seat a few weeks back. He has been overdue in this change for some time now. He thought it was a trip to splash in the water. His big brother would give him little ducks and such to play with.

The designer papers and heart are from the "Rock-A-Bye" Simply Scrappin' Kit. The swirl is Baroque Motifs Stamp Set. I stamped it in So Saffron and made it opaque to not detract from the photo. The little journaling blocks are also opaque. Doesn't that face just warm your heart.

Deal of the Week #2

It is Monday, time for the next Deal of the Week. This week Stampin' Up! has three Big Shot Dies on special. The special will run until next Monday, so don't wait too long to order yours. Check back next Monday for the next special.

#115961 Perfect Settings Bigz XL die
Regular Price: $42.95 ---Deal of the Week Price: $25.99


#114515 Flower Burst Embosslits die
Regular Price: $11.95 ---Deal of the Week Price: $5.99


#116760 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die
Regular Price: $39.95 ---Deal of the Week Price: $25.49

There is no limit to the number of Deals of the Week you can purchase. Order more than $150 in Stampin' Up! product and you will also receive hostess benifits. Contact me with any questions you have about any Stampin' Up! product.

To order your Deal of the Week (or any SU! product) online 24/7 simply go to My Stampin' Up! Website and click on "Shop now" in the upper right hand corner.

THAT WAS EASY!!

So what do you think? For those who are looking at my Blog directly, you can see my new header. (For those of you reading the email feed, go to my blog now. http://www.fastamper.blogspot.com/ )
A favorite blogger of mine made a new header for her blog and gave some simple instructions. I wasn't too sure if I could do it without fancy photo editing software. But as you see, I can. I made a simple "multiple output" project with My Digital Studio, saved it as a pdf file and then loaded it to my blog editor. I didn't even know I could put whatever I wanted at the top.
I decided to go with something festive for the upcoming holidays. I might change it in a few days to something a little more OCTOBER. But for only taking me 5 minutes to do, I am pleased.
I used elements and such from the "Christmas Jingle" Simply Scrappin' Kit that comes in the program. Contact me for more information about My Digital Studio. You can see other projects I have posted about MDS by clicking here. You can order My Digital Studio online anytime by going to My Stampin' Up! Website. Click on "shop now" and enter Item #118108.

Halloween Fun

I have had a cold the last few days. Last night I took some cold medicine. While waiting for it to kick in, I played around with My Digital Studio for a bit. I made 2 quick cards and a scrapbook page. All but the second page of the scrapbook layout is made from scratch. The second page used a photo template. It was a simple 3x3 grid of pictures. I took out a couple of them to put in a few simple stamped elements.

My Digital Studio Sampler Book

My Digital Studio is now available for ordering. You can also print projects using their professional printing service. I have been interested in getting one of the bound books to show people how fabulous the program is. But what to put in the book?
How about a book about My Digital Studio. I spend the better part of the day making a 22 page sampler book of all that is My Digital Studio. Pages of Scrappin' Kit Samples. Pages with embelishments and Designer Papers. Even a few showcasing the projects I have done.
Would you like to see it? Click below and view it for yourself. Keep in mind most of the pages are supposed to be viewed side by side. The slide show will only show one picture at a time.

Place your order online 24/7 by going to My Stampin' Up! Website. Click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner. My Digital Studio ($79.95) is Item #118108

October Deals of the Week

Stampin' Up! has brought back their Deals of the Week promotion.

Week 1 Deals of the Week
Item # Description Special Price
109183 Trio Flower punch $10.99
109041 5-Petal Flower punch $10.99
110709 My Way punch $11.99

Each special is good until the next weekly deal is released.

Deal #1: Thursday, October 1, 2009; 12:01 AM (MT)
Deal #2: Monday, October 12, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
Deal #3: Monday, October 19, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
Deal #4: Monday, October 26, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)

Place your order 24/7 on My Stampin' Up!Website. Click "shop now" in the upper right hand corner.

My Digital Studio Demonstrator Starter Kit

Stampin' Up! just announced a new demonstrator starter kit promotion.

For only $185 you get a selection of the wonderful products from Stampin' Up! including My Digital Studio.

The new Digital + Starter kit option includes:
My Digital Studio software
Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

You can still select the Add on Package for only $50 including:
Schoolbook Serif Alphabet set OR another alphabet set at $43.95 or less
Assorted card stock (1 pkg. 12" x 12" Bold Brights OR color family of your choice)
Petal Party Simply Scrappin’® OR Simply Scrappin’ kit of your choice
Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad® OR Craft Stampin’ Pad of your choice
Basic Black Stampin’ Write® journaler
Button Latte Designer buttons

If you prefer, you can always become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing the standard $199 starter kit. For full details of what that option includes contact me.

No matter which option you choose, you still get all the great benifits of being a demonstrator for Stampin' Up! Monthly publications full of ideas, previews of new products, a chance to run your own business your way and of course a discount on all the great Stampin' Up! products.