Baby, Baby!

I thought I would take a quick sec here to let you all know where I've been. I haven't purposely been ignoring you... my bundle of joy finally decided to make his entrance into the world on Friday!

We are thrilled to welcome Nicholas into our family. Big Sister Mikaela is especially excited, as you can tell from the photos. :)

I couldn't just post a photo or two, so I did up a quick little page in My Digital Studio (MDS). Extra fast and simple when you use a pre-done template that I customized to my liking. Gotta love that! I also have a few projects lined up over the next few weeks while we all get settled in, including designs for Sunday Stamps... stick with me as I promise not to disappoint.

Until next time (maybe a bit longer than usual), stay crafty!
Steph

I'm Still Waiting...

Wow, have I been ignoring my Blog or what?! Thanks for sticking around... I do have lots of projects coming up (I promise!), I'm still just waiting for my bundle of joy #2 to arrive. :) Could be any day now...

In the meantime, here is a quick little project I did in MDS for my daughter. It hangs in a frame for three pictures and I continue to swap out two photos as she grows.

I CASEd the layout from my blogging friend Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin who is an MDS genius! Her's was entirely text and I opted to add a newborn photo in the middle.

I chose to share this project now because you'll see another very similar one when this baby decides to make it's entrance into the world... and because MDS is great for so many things. It's especially great and easy to use for all those popular home decor projects you could pay big bucks for elsewhere! :)

Until next time, stay crafty!
Steph

MDS Tags

Don't you just love MDS2?! If you haven't yet tried it, what are you waiting for?? You can try it out for 30 days for FREE! Click here to give it a try.

One of the many things I love about MDS2 over the original is that you're able to colour stamps using multiple colours. Check out this tag I created:

I love creating hybrid projects because as much as I love MDS, I still love working with my hands too. :) I created the bird image in MDS so that it would fit inside my XL Oval punch. Once I sized it, I started colouring the image. So quick & simple! I printed several on my home printer and punched them out.

The tag itself is cut using the Layered Labels Framelits and I rounded off the one end. I cut a banner from Cherry Cobbler Coredinations and ran it through my Woodgrain TIEF. Gave it a slight sand and glued it to the tag. I popped up my bird with Dimensionals.

For the "bow" at the top, I cut strips of Tulle from Cherry Cobbler & Crumb Cake. I gathered it and tied with Linen Thread in the middle and then looped it through my tag and tied it in place.

I hope you like... why don't you give MDS2 a try?!

Until next time, stay crafty!
Steph

WHISKing a Merry KISSmas

Today I have a kitschy project I made for my Craft Show this weekend! If you're in the Kitchener/Waterloo area and surround, I hope you'll stop by Edelweiss Tavern between 11 and 4 on Sunday, November 25th to see me...

This was just too cute an idea to pass up, but not sure how well they'll sell:

I created the tag in MDS. So simple! Then I cut it using my Framelits and added some texture with my Petals-a-Plenty TIEF. Before putting it all together, I stamped the pine branches from Watercolor Winter in Lucky Limeade, Old Olive & Pear Pizzazz. I stamped off once for each colour so it wouldn't be too bold.

What do you think?

Until next time, stay crafty!
Steph

Movember

I don't know about the men in your life, but for the last several years, my husband has taken part in Movember. As a "Mo Sista" (a woman who supports a man partaking in Movember), I fully support the cause that Movember stands for, but not such a fan of the prickly stash my "Mo Bros" (a man who partakes in Movember) sports. :)

Anyway, in support, I created a card in MDS that was inspired by the sketch this week over at Sunday Stamps.

I love the flexibility of the program and how quick and simple it is to put a project together. Check it out:

Colours: Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand
Digital Download: Many Mustaches Stamp Brush Set
Tools: My Digital Studio 2 (MDS2)
Size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"

I designed the card front for print (the faint line along two edges is to indicate the edge of the card, and would not be printed). I followed the sketch pretty closely... replacing the ribbon for some manly mustaches though. :)

I created this card for my hubby to use to gain support during his month-long campaign. I "mustache" you a question... will you support me?

Until next time, stay crafty!
Steph