High Five for the Fan Fair Collection

Yummy is an understatement because the Fan Fair collection is to die for. I made a very simple Hybrid card for my convention swaps. Going hybrid allowed me to use the same piece of paper for 30 cards without having to by 3 packs of DSP - which is so me because I'm crazy thrifty. It's also a super time saver to make it once, print, cut and glue - BAM - it's done! Well, almost.... I usually have to add a few more embellishments before I'm happy. 

 Here's the how it looked before I put it together....

I was doing the Happy Hybrid dance when it was finished because I made 30 cards in 2 hours!!!

Thanks for stopping by - Mandy 

Supplies Used - I've done the searching so you don't have to ;) 

To make a purchase just click on the link below "add to bag" then come back here to grab the next one. It's shopping made simple!

MDS software	Fan Fair	Chat Room Celebrate	8-1/2 x11 Neutrals Card Stock	8-1/2x11 Regals Card Stock	Lucky Limeade 3/8 Ruffled Ribbon
Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons	Linen Thread

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Getting Punchy with MDS2

Good morning designers!
Ally challenged us to play with punches this week so I went back to a few Punch Art projects that I had created (back in the day) and recreated them with My Digital Studio 2. Here's a quick Birthday Card for a young boy, and if I do say so myself, he'd love this fun card on his special day! Print it at home and layer it on a piece of Daffodil Delight Card Stock -bam - you'r done. MDS makes card making so quick and easy!!!!

We all love that professional print look and the whole month of August ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags will be on sale for 31% off. That's right: print any photobook, board book, swatchbook, individual pages, greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off. So go create and get ready for the BIG sale!!!

Supplies Used - I've done the searching so you don't have to ;) just click on the link below "add to bag" then come back here to grab the next one. It's shopping made simple!

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Here's just 2 of the FUN new tools that are in MDS2----just a few more days till you can have you hands on this amazing program.

 I wanted to show off another alien you could use to help create an entire birthday ensemble! Have fun playing with punches - I'd love for you to share your creating with us - leave a comment below with the link to where we can find them!

MDS2 is just a few short days away! I'm so excited for you to get your hands on this and BTW you'll want the $500 in downloads that comes with MDS2+ but you can just upgrade with out the extra content for $19.95. 

New Software	Item	Price
MDS 2Full software	Download 130644 Disc 130645	$39.95
MDS 2+Full software plus over $500 in content	Download 130646 Disc 130647	$79.95
FREE Upgrade to MDS 2For those who purchase My Digital Studio May 8, 2012 until MDS 2 is available	Download instructions delivered via e-mail	FREE
Upgrade to MDS 2For those who already have My Digital Studio	Download 130650	$19.95

With this new My Digital Studio software you'll be able to:

• Design in spreads
• Create with custom canvas sizes
• Add more than one color to a single stamp image
• Resize vector stamp images while keeping them crisp
• See color combination suggestions
• And much more

Thanks for stopping in....Hop along and be inspired! 

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant (that's me - thanks for looking:)

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

MDS Blog Hop -Color Challenge

Amber is back!!! and gave us a color challenge today. So, I looked at the new downloads and found that the Birds of a Feather content CD has a few of the colors we were asked to use: Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Pool Party & (I added some) Going Gray.

I've been asked a few times if I make cards with MDS and the answer is YES, all the time! I love MDS Hybrid cards. I'll create it, and print several at a time add a few little embellishments or pop up a layer of one of the elements and it's done!!! So today, I'm showcasing a few cards :)

Supplies Used - I've done the searching so you don't have to ;) 

To make a purchase just click on the link below "add to bag" then come back here to grab the next one. It's shopping made simple!

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I hope you have a fantastic day!!! 

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant (that's me :)

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Holly VanDyne

MDS Blog Hop - Template

Today's challenge was to use a template and I love using templates so I was thrilled with this one!!!

My template comes in the Playful Polka Dot's Kit  

Isn't this a FUN layout? 

Well here's my take on it....I used the Tickets & Tags Kit because I loved how the colors blended with the lake pictures of the kids!

All your sweet comments last week on my Valentines framed art, made me smile! To thank y'all for your support I'll be giving away a FREE MDS VIDEO CLASS this month - just leave me a message (make sure it includes your email address) and I'll send you an invite to my video website, where you'll find this months video posted Feb 18th!

If you haven't tried MDS you can get a FREE 30 day trail, any time! I'll make sure to spend some time showing you a few tips and tricks to get you started! Just download it from HERE and let me know you're just getting started.

It's time to Hop on over to see how the others were inspired by templates!

1. Jeanna Bohanon

2. Mandy Grant (thanks for stopping by!)

3. Julie Leblanc

5. Amber Meadows

5. Terri Mongeon

6. Aly Schilling

7. Cindy Schuster

8. Erica Shaw

9. Heather Summers

10. Alesha Walls

11. Holly VanDyne

Organizational gift #2

plus, 3 and 4....I guess you can say I've been creating like crazy!
Thank you Stampin' Up! for Fabric, Cardstock, Designers Paper and Digital Images that ALL match, yaaaayyyy! They helped me make some fun gifts for Jenny's Birthday! I hope she likes them :)

We'll be focusing on the Calendar in this post but I have to mention the Bakers Twine Holder (L) and the Credit Card Holder/ Picture Album (B). The Credit card holder was inspired by this post, sent to me by my friend Kasey.  It's yummy in person and so much cheaper then a Vera Bradley! And my sweet friend Kay brought a twine holder that she made for show 'n tell, it was SOOOO cute I had to make one, too!

Let me show you the Calendar/ Pen Holder up close

Give me a big Woo Hoo, because it's pretty and functional.  Mom sent me this idea from a local office supply store and I thought "Oh my, I could make this in MDS and it would be pretty." There's was just  basic but I loved the idea and we've been eating soup. hehehe

Here's how I used MDS to get'r done 

(did you know you can find "get'r done" in the Urban dictionary - oh how I love the south) 

 These are the 2 pages I created in MDS and printed at home. The numbers were printed on regular  paper and the main image on vanilla card stock. 

Each page design needs to measure 4 3/4 x 10 to wrap around the can and then cut them into 4 pieces. 

cut out the hole for the number

place sticky strip along one side 

wrap the numbers first - NOT TO TIGHT

Then wrap the pretty pieces, starting at the bottom, using the lip on the can as your guide. 

"Souper" easy! LOL 

I will be making several of these for teachers but it'd make a great gift for an friend at work, too! Just toss in some coffee beans and a few pens. We'll make this at our MDS class in November! 

Supplies used: 

Spice Cake Digital DSP 

Month to Month brush stamp set $7.95

Simple Stitches and Corners $4.95

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder Punch $0.95

I've been so inspired to create recently and I hope this inspired you!  

MDS Blog Hop - Let's Get Organized!

Well, I'm not sure that this is an organizational project; however, it will help me see how quickly things are approaching and it MIGHT get me moving a little quicker! LOL

I made a magnetic Christmas Countdown for the fridge and had it printed with the Stampin' Up! printing service. I couldn't be happier, the colors are bright and it's just what I expected!

I added our magnet sheets to the back of the countdown pieces and the main background is in one of our 12x12 page protectors. 

How fun is that?! 

It was so easy that I'll be making a few more... Birthday Style! It will make a perfect gift for each one of my nephews. I know they will love counting down to their big day. They will get a countdown to Christmas, too but I plan to give it to them at Thanksgiving :) 

Wanna make some too? This will be the gift project we'll be making in October at my MDS class. I know you won't want to miss it. I'll show you all the little tips and tricks. 

Supplies used: 

Letters to Santa DSP $4.95 

Letters to Santa Embellishments $3.95

Merry & Type Brush Set $3.95 

Go find some other great organization ideas with the lovely ladies in the MDS Blog Hop!

1. Jeanna Bohanon
2. Rochelle Gould 

3. Mandy Grant

4. Julie Leblanc 

5. Amber Meadows

6. Terri Mongeon

7. Aly Schilling

8. Cindy Schuster

9. Erica Shaw

10. Heather Summers

11. Alesha Walls

Gift Giving AGAIN....MDS class Sunday Sept 18th

Can you tell that I truly love the gift giving possibilities with Stampin' Up!? What other hobby can you USE to bring joy to others. If I have to have it all...which I do...then at least I can use the supplies I'm buying to help with other things that we spend money on, like gifts!

The next 3 months in of our My Digital Studio Class are a MUST ATTEND! We'll be doing 3 gifts that you can make once, send to the printer and have multiple gifts ready for Christmas. Saving you time and money! I'll even show you some alternate ideas, whoo hoo! 


For September's class I'll be showing you how you can make a Swatchbook Perpetual Calendar for all the important dates we should not miss. (I made this one for me because I need some help in this area!) It's going to be one of the gifts I alter to give for the men in my life. The swatchbook is small enough for them to sit on their desk as a great REMINDER tool!

I've added the list below of what you'll need to order and download before class this Sunday. This is not when we normally have class - so make a note - I will not be here if you show up on Saturday!

If you can't attend but still want the video of the class, just order the supplies below and I'll send you a link to the video!
Downloads needed for Digital Class Sunday, September 18th 7PM
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder Punch $0.95
Simple Stitches and Corners $4.95
Flag Punch $0.95 (used at a previous class check your downloads!)
Pocket Full of Posies Designer Paper $4.95 (used last month)


If you have some of the downloads above here's an alternate suggestion that you will LOVE for this project but is NOT required....
Month to Month brush stamp set $7.95

See you SUNDAY at 7PM. This is not when we normally have class - so make a note - I will not be here if you show up on Saturday!