Morning! Yesterday was filled with midterms, Spanish class for the kids and some errands so I didn't get a chance to post the cards I made. Are you ready? They came out so beautiful. The picture really doesn't do them justice (or m

aybe it is the photographer..... :( ) I am really pleased with them, though.

So quick to put together. I layered each card on some coordinating cardstock, pulling colors from the flowers in the cards. I chose not to add any embellishment, but easily could have. I just felt they looked elegantly simple just the way they are.

What do you think?

Stampin' Up! has released four more designer kits in the last day or so, including ones with Halloween and Holiday papers / stamps. You can check them out on my website. AND...Stampin' Up! has lowered the prices on their digital printing! Quite the bargain!

Stop by tomorrow to see the most adorable Halloween card!

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A 10 minute SB Page!

Never in my "stamping career" have I accomplished a scrabook page in 10 minutes! Until today!! I have been a little intimidated to take on the whole digital scrapbooking, but today I gave it a try and whipped out a page in just 10 minutes! Couldn't believe it!

I started with one blank page and then chose a template (it isn't necessary to choose a template, but I thought it might be a little less stressful for my first time...). Double clicked on my pictures and suddenly they were on the page! As of right now, I don't have any summertime or swimming digital stamps, so I left it as is.....hmmmm, I think I will be shopping in the next few days....

So easy! You have got to give it a try! Need your own copy of MDS? Simply go to my website and place your order. Need help? Just give me a call!

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Looky, Looky!

I have been playing with my MDS (My Digital Studio) and while I have the gist of it as far as the basics go, there is SOOOOO much you can do with this software and therefore soooooo much to learn! I have had this program since it came out and here and there have been adding to it with new downloads. So much fun! I know we are getting into fall and all, but I am a spring / summer girl at heart and, as you know (wink), love floral images. So, I HAD to have the Summer Splendor DSP for MDS (#121067, $4.95 US). Can you say GORGEOUS!?! Definite "Stephanie Paper" as my friends would say. Now, with MDS, you can make cards, pages, etc. to be sent off to print (very reasonably priced, I might add....), or, you can print your own.

I am a miser with my colored ink (no comment, Caroline, thank you very much!), but I figured one page won't hurt me. I am currently at work so it isn't printed just yet, but this is what I have created (after watching a tutorial on another demonstrator's blog). Four card fronts that I can simply print and cut on one 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of cardstock and adhere to my card base. Quick, simple, EASY!! Took me about 10 minutes!

Tomorrow I will show you the completed project. I am also going to take one of the cards and make a "completed" card to print so I will show that as well.

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Win $400 in Digital Downloads!!

LET THE CONTEST BEGIN! October 1, 2010 and November 15, 2010 Stampin' Up! invites YOU to participate in our first ever digital design contest using My Digital Studio and Stampin' Up!'s digital downloads! The My Digital Studio Design contest was created to recognize the amazing digital design skills of our talented, creative demonstrators and customers! The contest is open to all demonstrators and customers who have access to My Digital Studio in the US and Canada; five demonstrators and five customers will be selected to win. To enter the contest you will need to design one digital card and two single-page layouts using ONLY My Digital Studio product. Submit all samples along with an official entry form and photo release form (if applicable) to MDSContest@stampinup.com. Winners will receive FREE My Digital Studio digital downloads from Stampin' Up valued at approximately $400! You'll also receive a digital pin for your DBWS (if you are a demonstrator) or for your personal blog (if you are a customer). Our panel of judges can't wait to see your digital artistry on display, so submit your project today! Ready, Set, Create! Also, Stampin' Up! has added over 200 items to their clearance rack with items up to 80% off!!! You will get preferred pricing by ordering from the Clearance Rack through my website!! You don't want to miss this opportunity. Check it out!!

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New My Digital Studio Website!

After a long (and busy) break from blogland, I am back! I know I certainly missed all of you and your kind comments! I have continued to homeschool my two children, got a new job and have gone back to school myself. So, we have been busy, busy, busy. I have really missed stamping and creating so I am going to try to work back into it. Bear with me while I get back into the swing of things....it may be slow-going at first. :(

So.....on to some exciting news...!!!!!

Stampin Up has just released a NEW My Digital Studio Website! WOOHOO!!! It is the place

to go for inspiration, product training and up to date information about My Digital Studio software, downloads and printed products. Demonstrators and Customers alike can share their creations with the MDS software, browse samples, learn how to use the software and ask questions. Go to www.MyDigitalStudio.net. This software allows you to do so much! Not just for scrapbooking.....you can create cards, calendars, posters, flyers.... You can even design your Holiday card (can add your family picture too!) and send it for printing! How cool is that?!?

Just click the link and set up your profile. You can then start sharing and learning more about My Digital Studio today!! I am looking forward to playing with this website some more and adding my own creations! If you haven't purchased your copy of My Digital Studio yet, you can order your software here. Hurry! You don't know what you are missing!

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Good morning peeps! The Divas have a sketch to work with for this week's challenge. It has been a crazy, hectic couple of weeks so I apologize for not keeping up with my posts. In May, everything should settle down and I hope to be back at it. I really miss my stamping time! Anyhoo, this is the card I came up with based on this sketch. Not a whole lot of stamping....mostly designer paper.
Supplies~

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White, Cottage Wall DSP

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry polk dotted ribbon, 1-1/4" square punch

Take a quick trip over to the Diva blog and see what the other Divas have come up with for your inspiration. Play along with us!

I received some of the new core colors from the upcoming catalog! Can't wait to start creating with these colors. I am very excited about the new color renovation! Thanks for stopping by!

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Big Changes!!

Breaking News!!! Hi Everyone! As many of you have heard by now, Stampin' Up will have a New Color Renovation starting July 1, 2010. Some colors from the past will be brought back as well as 5 new colors. This is exciting!

The new color collection....

However, with this great news, some of our favorite colors will retire.

Our 5 new colors are Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, and Early Espresso.

Our 10 colors returning from the past are Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, and Wild Wasabi.

The retiring colors are Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Pale Plum, Orchid Opulence, Lovely Lilac, Lavender Lace, Almost Amethyst, Bordering Blue, Brocade Blue, Ballet Blue, Brilliant Blue, Taken with Teal, Glorious Green, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow, Mellow Moss, Green Galore, Gable Green, Barely Banana, Yoyo Yellow, Summer Sun, Apricot Appeal, Only Orange, Really Rust, Ruby Red, Cameo Coral, Blush Blossom, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, and Going Gray.

From now until the end of June, you can stock up on all of the retiring inks, reinkers, papers, ribbons, and other accessories. Don't wait until the last minute to place your order, though. Remember once they are gone, they will no longer be available. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you. If you would like to place an order, simply click here.

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LNS-65

Still away, but found some time today to do a little digital stamping! The best part is....no mess to clean up! Can't beat that! I will, however, have to go back and add some pages for the inside and send what I have created off to be printed if I don't print them at home myself....

The Divas took the week off this week from our challenges. However, Late Night Stampers have a sketch challenge to work with.

How convenient is My Digital Studio?!? I am really enjoying it. Still some aspects that I need to work on and get the hang of, but overall I am liking it!

The floral image on the Whisper White layer are actually "stamped" in Not Quite Navy ink color and then I adjusted the opacity to make them real light. Too cool! Need some help with your My Digital Studio? Just let me know and I will be happy to help!

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Diva Coffee Break Designs Sketch Challenge #171

Lots to do while I am away....so did I bring everything that needed to be taken care of? Of course not! Of all of the things I could have left at home, it was my stamps! As I was packing and the car filled up quickly, I figured I could just use my mom's stamp inventory as her supply doesn't seem to receive the love that mine are used to. However, I didn't take into account the Diva challenges that would need my attention with all current supplies. Hmmmmmm. What will I do? MDS to the rescue! Now I really haven't spent much time playing with My Digital Studio, though I did go through the certification process. Once I got the hang of it, it really wasn't that bad. I do have to work on my margins and such as you can see in the card below, they are slightly off.

Working with MDS was actually a lot of fun. I am going to try my hand at a scrapbook page layout too. This software offers endless possibilities. Plus, you can simply click and send it for professional, affordable printing through Stampin' Up! as well. Click here to purchase your own copy of My Digital Software (#118108, $79.95).

Hop on over to the Diva Coffee Break Designs blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with for your inspiration. While you are at it, play along with us for your chance to be the Featured Stamper on our blog.

Happy Stampin' and have a wonderful day!

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I saw this group of cards done by another stamper (not SU), H. Pulvirenti, using another company's stamps and thought they were just adorable. So, I had to recreate using SU product. No layers! Can you believe it? The bases are 8-1/2 x 4-1/4, stamped with white Craft ink.

Supplies~

Stamps: Embrace Life, Whimsical Words

Ink: White Craft, Brocade Blue, Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red markers

Accessories: White gel pen

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Diva Challenge #170

Good Morning! It has just been a crazy week and so I am late again with my Diva post. I apologize. I actually had my card done last night, but it just wasn't meeting my standards so I didn't post it. is what I get for waiting until the last minute. Went to bed and worked on it again this morning. I guess I just have a problem with "simple", which is how a lot of my cards have been lately ~ which doesn't make for a happy stamper! Anyway, this was my first attemAnd so, I set out to work again this morning and am much happier with the second card. It is more my style ~ lots of layers and more "pop". Our challenge this week was to use Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip. I actually got my card done and realized there was no Chocolate Chip so I had to redo again. I like it better with the Chocolate Chip anyway.
Supplies~

Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Sending Love Specialty DSP (from the mini), Certainly Celery DSP

Accessories: Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, Little Leaves embosslit, Big Shot, silver brads

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I'm on the Royal Blog Tour! It's launching April 30 through May 3. I'm so excited I've been chosen to be a Princess! I hope you'll become a Royal Tourist and ride along in a Royal Coach. Please come and visit my castle during the tour! For more information, please check out these links!



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DCBD Challenge #169

Are you ready for a sketch challenge?

It is Wednesday and that means the Divas have a challenge for you. We are working with this sketch. You can use it the way it is, or rotate it to fit your design or image. The interpretation is up to you! So grab your stamps and play along!

I knew I wanted to use the Vintage Vogue stamp set and was so happy when my card came together quite easily! I have been so pressed for time lately and, unfortunately, stamping has had to take a back seat to everything else. This has been so hard for me, but I have been trying to be a big girl and not complain too much......okay, okay, I MAY have to work on that just a little bit... :)

Supplies~

Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Well Scripted

Ink: Certainly Celery, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Accessories: Brads from the Pretties Kit

Not completely inspired yet? You need to hop on over to the Diva blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with for your inspiration. There are some really great samples using this sketch! Then, play along with us!

Don't forget~ Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st. Don't delay! Make sure you take advantage of FREE stamps!

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Oh, I haven't stamped in probably over a month now. It feels good! I participated in the DIVA challenge this week. Hard colors to work with, but this is what I came up with. I used markers to color the stamp. It is a background stamp, so quite large.

Supplies~ All Stampin' Up!, of course

Stamps: Pretty Petals, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Cameo Coral and Certainly Celery markers

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Cameo Coral, Whisper White

Accessories: Dimensionals, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Bermuda Bay grosgrain ribbon

Hop on over to the Diva blog and see what the rest of the design team has come up with for your inspiration. We have an amazing design team! Play along with us...simply upload your card and link it to the Diva blog. Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stampin'!

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