Welcome to my "ride" at the My Digital Studio blog carnival! For those of you who are unfamiliar with a carnival, it is similar to a blog hop in that you will be visiting several blogs and getting inspiration centered around a theme--in this case, the amazing new My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up. However, it differs from a hop in that a carnival goes for a whole month and the links will stay active the entire time--unlike a blog hop where you must complete the circle in the weekend allotted or you miss out!
The little green badge on the left hand side of my blog will take you to the master list of blogs anytime you want, for one entire month. So we hop you enjoy this carnival by members of Stampin' Addicts, and learn a lot about the versatility and ease of My Digital Studio. And don't forget to check out the CARNIVAL CANDY at the very end of this post!!!
I had a lot of fun with my second project! First of all, I chose a stamp set that I don't even physically own but have always liked, called True Friend. It is always cool to be able to play with "stamps" you don't have! When I got these cards the way I wanted them, I printed them out on Whisper White cardstock on my home printer (nothing fancy). It did a fine job for this project, since it is not vital that the colors be exact matches. I recommend Stampin' Up's printing services for the pages and albums, of course, but for just fooling around at home, you can still do fun stuff even without using a professional print service.
Next I mounted it on a card base, then added my ribbon and embellishments. This type of project--half computer-generated, half "real life" generated--is called a "hybrid." I also added Crystal Effects to the butterflies and sprinkled them with microbeads. I LOVE the finished look--no one would ever guess that it was not a real stamp under there or that I had printed out that DSP background!
One last tip for ya and then I'll let you go on to the next ride at the carnival--you can open a blank page or card in MDS, add some "stamps" in any color you want, then print it out on cardstock. I love this big heart from the set "Always" which I do not own although it has been on my wish list for ages. The circle "friend" image is another great stamp from "True Friend." I printed out a sheet full, and because they come in to the page "true to size" just like a real life stamp--they fit exactly in the punches for which they were designed, like this 1 & 3/4 inch circle. WOW WOW WOW!!! Love that!
Enjoy the next carnival attraction! Here are the other participants.
DMDezigns
HowManyCats?!)
Yapha
Willysgirl
Hollylogic
Lyssa
Lilysinkpad
JulieA
lovetostampandscrap
Melina Stamps!
BroncoMom
Britney
S1itcher46
Kelli
Scrapbookmamma
Ready for some CARNIVAL CANDY? Last week I had an anniversary blog candy give-away of one of the adorable Stampin' Up reusable shopping totes and it was a hit! Leave a comment on this post naming at least one thing you learned about MDS from this carnival (any of the stops, not just mine) and your name will be entered to win one of the bags! Good luck!
Lyssa, you have some great projects here!!! I just love that page of your little boy...what a cutie! Great hybrid projects, too! I'd never thought of just printing off a bunch of the stamped images and using them. Brilliant!
Posted by: Julie | 10/03/2009 at 01:56 PM
Great projects, Lyssa, and I love how you showed both print and digital uses for MDS!
Posted by: amysings | 10/03/2009 at 02:11 PM
I've been wanting to print out some stamps I don't have and punch them out. Glad to see that it works!
Posted by: Yapha | 10/03/2009 at 07:15 PM
I did not think about being able to print just the images for stamps I don't own. Cool!
Thanks!!
Posted by: Serena | 10/03/2009 at 07:54 PM
Wow this is fabulous!! Love your card, and and the zig zag stitching on the page. Didn't know it did stitching until today. I've learned so many things. Didn't know it came with punches or that they and the stamp images could be resized!! Love the idea of being able to play with that heart from always. (I think that's the set name). I am stupid in love with that heart, but can't justify the cost of the set for that stamp. You did a great job, and that pic of Dan is way too adorable!!
Posted by: Deb B. (Debadoo) | 10/03/2009 at 08:00 PM
Wow! I learned that I can digi-stamp on top of the digital DP to make a customized designer paper. Very cool!
Posted by: Sarah | 10/03/2009 at 09:38 PM
Awesome projects, Lyssa!
Posted by: Britiney | 10/03/2009 at 10:30 PM
Love the use of the printing to get a card you wanted--very economical.
Posted by: Sara Mattson-Blume | 10/04/2009 at 07:45 PM
Lyssa, you already know I'm in love with this program and can't wait to get it for Christmas. I hadn't even thought of the possibility of printing and punching to add digital images to real life cards! I learned, I want this program even more! Thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: Theresa O | 10/04/2009 at 08:04 PM
I love the idea of printing out the images from stamp sets that you don't own and using them on your projects - didn't think of that aspect. I guess I was only thinking in finished project mode :) Thanks for the great inspiration (just need to get my MDS copy now!) Very cute baby and love the scrapbook page.
Posted by: SusanR | 10/05/2009 at 10:59 AM
I love the True Friend card.
I like that we can print out the "stamps" and punch them or cut them out to use on our real cards.
Posted by: Michelle Sturgeon | 10/05/2009 at 02:58 PM
This post contained great info. I haven't made any cards, but after you discription of the process I can't wait to give it a try.hanks
Posted by: Kathy Silvernail | 10/05/2009 at 09:01 PM
Love your projects, Lyssa! I especially like the tip of printing an image and then encrusting it with crystal effects and microbeads--now that's my kind of embellie!
Posted by: Holly @ InkPaperStamps | 10/06/2009 at 07:38 AM
I learned that I can just print out stamps in b&w and cut and color them myself. What a GREAT idea! I so want to use True Friend also!
Posted by: Pat Bollinger-Blanc | 10/10/2009 at 10:43 AM
OK, I put something in a bit ago but don't see it. If it comes up later just ignore this one. I love what you can do with MDS. I have resisted getting it because I don't scrapbook. From this blog tour I have learned you can do a LOT more. I love being able to make some WOW cards and add some very special touches like you did. I think you kicked me off the fence and I will be getting one.
Carey
pedstamper at sbc global dot net
Posted by: Carey Rogers | 10/10/2009 at 12:33 PM
These are great ideas and SUCH a cute scrap page (and page subject)!! Great job with this!
Posted by: Staci Miserlian | 10/10/2009 at 08:25 PM
Before MDS, I was a tried and true traditional scrapbooker. Reality is, I am YEARS behind in my kids' books. MDS will help me organize and catch up, as well as maintain. I loved the idea of printing out the stamp images that I don't own and using those on my cards - sort of a "hybrid" card so to speak. AWESOME!
Posted by: Kris Gilbert (conductorchik) | 10/17/2009 at 09:00 PM
Wow! I love what you have done with both projects particularly the second one. it has inspired me into wanting to try something like this myself. Thank you for sharing!
Happy Stamping!
Julie
Posted by: julie | 12/12/2009 at 05:41 AM
I learned the options with MDS are endless ~ print them out and punches coordinate just like real stamps. Also saw one blogger make her own DSP using a DSP pattern and adding a stamp to create her own pattern. Also see how one can alter predesigned templates to make it their own design. Guess I better get playing with mine and not be so timid. Love this carnival idea and your projects are delightful.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 10/29/2010 at 10:15 PM