Upcoming Cricut Expression 2 Series

Hello Crafters!

I created a video for you... actually TWO! BUT... it seems like I've been a danger to all the electronics including computers, in my house over the last two weeks. First my van was shorting, then my dishwasher broke, my dryer, my Wii, DVD player, and then my iMac. My iMac is where I edit and create my videos once they are filmed. I was so happy to have gotten two videos done... then my iMac died. :( Sooo. I tried to use a program that I used to use. Well... that appeared to work at first. I created the video and had it ready to upload. My laptop said that it would take over 175 hours to upload. I patiently waited for an hour at which time it had 9% done and stopped progressing.
Good news... my husband got my iMac working. YEAH FOR MY DH!!! Now I just need to import the video to that computer and re-edit the video. UGH!

Once I get all that done... I'll have two new videos for you. I'm starting a series on the Cricut Expression 2. I'm really excited. I also have a few cartridges that I'd like to explore with you. My new FAVORITE cartridge is Art Philosophy. I can't believe how awesome it is. In my first video I show you basics of the E2 and in the second I show you a project using Art Philosophy so that you can take the basics and and put them into practice. I can't wait to share my videos with you! The plan is to have them up for you tomorrow.

In the mean time... any suggestions? Questions? Comments? I'd love to hear what YOU would like to see from this new series.

Also... for you digital scrapbookers... I'm a huge fan of My Digital Studio. Click here for their newest downloads. If you haven't tried MDS... you can try it FREE for 30 days to see how you like it. One of the great things about MDS... you can use any of their downloads in other programs, such as Photoshop. It's so stinkin awesome! Here's the link for your free trial.

Here's a layout I created using MDS...

Summer Smooches!!!

Summer Smooches are here. You are going to love this new line from Stampin Up. This line will be available in the new 2012-2012 Catalog. But.... here's your sneak peak. You can order these from now till the end of April. They will not be available in May. The Designer Fabric Brads and Decor Stencil are only available during April. They will NOT be in the new catalog... so get them now!

Here's a card I did a while back. Click on the card to go to original post for full details. 

Click here for a pdf flyer.

Bright Blossoms Stamp Set 16.95 (W-125495) or 12.95 (C-125497)

Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon 10.95 (125583)

 Decor Stencil 7.95 (125626)

  

Petite Purse Bigz L Die 32.95 (125606)

Summer Smooches DSP 10.95 (125409)

 Summer Smooches Fabric 9.95 (125411)

 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric Brads 6.95 (125589)

Summer Smooches Digital Kit 9.95 (129601)

Summer Smooches Photobook Template 17.95 (129919)

And I love the Digital Kit for this. Here's a hybrid card I made in My Digital Studio using the Summer Smooches kit.

Click on the card for a link to the original post. It was super fun and easy to make. I used the SS Digital Kit. The card is pretty much already made. I deleted the yellow strip on the program, printed it out and then I head embossed "thanks" on the strip and notched the end. I also added some rhinestones for bling and double matted the card.  IT WAS SO EASY! And the card looks great.

Dont forget that you can get MDS for 30 day free to try out. I warn you though... you are going to love it. Click below.

Also this week... there are some new downloads available for MDS. They are always coming out with something great. Here they are....

Go to my webpage HERE to order 24/7!

LOVIN My Digital Studio!!!

I am so excited! I wasn't planning on posting anything today but I just couldn't help myself. I somehow stumbled upon a site called Julie's Stampin Spot. She had a MDS hybrid card. Don't know what that is? Well... it's a card made in MDS, printed out, then embellished by you. The new Summer Smooches line has a Summer Smooches Digital Kit... which of course I got because I love the Summer Smooches. In it there is a template for a premade card. All you have to do is personalize it or just print it out as is.

So... after seeing Julie's card I decided to try it myself. It was easy enough. Just pulled it out... deleted the phrase and the cardstock it was on and I printed it out... at home on Whisper White card stock. I have to admit... the print was pretty good. I'm impressed.

So here's my card.....

Isn't it great! All I did was trim it up and slap it on some Pear Pizzaz CS and used Island Indigo as my card base. I cut a 1" strip of Daffodil delight and embossed the phrase "thanks" using white embossing powder. (wow... haven't had my embossing gun out for a while. I miss it). I added some bling just to dress it up. It was SUPER EASY and it looks great. I'm going to show it off at my workshop tonight. I May even let them try it just to see how easy it is. 

Now... imagine your scrapbook pages.....! I have played with the program a little but today I learned a lot. I cant wait to get back home tonight and play again. Stampin Up has it's own print services which are EXCELLENT! But as you can see... you can even print stuff out yourself or at your local print shop. I saw the other day someone was talking about a wide format personal printer. It prints up to like 13x14 or something crazy. I just know that it DOES print 12x12 pages. Can you imagine? So excited! 

Off to get packed for my class! See you tomorrow!

(The "thanks" came from a retired Stampin Up set called Much Appreciated.)

Try My Digital Studio for FREE for 30 days! Click below.

Summer Smooches, MDS & Just a few days left of Sale-a-bration!

There are only a few days left for Sale-a-bration. Don't miss out on the awesome FREE products that you can get. With just a $50 order you can get any item in the SAB brochure FREE! Have you seen the brochure? I LOVE the Everyday Enchantment paper and the Fresh Vintage stamp set. Click below to see the brochure.

Go to my website to order or email me. Click here!

Summer Smooches!!!

Just as Sale-a-bration ends... Stampin Up has another surprise around the corner. You can preorder the Summer Smooches items BEFORE the new catalog comes out June 1st. I've received mine and LOVE them. The Bright Blossoms stamp set is great and I'm already in love with the Summer Smooches DSP. I posted a card yesterday using them. Here it is again. 

Click here for the Summer Smooches brochure. 

I just love those colors. You can also order the Summer Smooches Digital download for MDS.

Speaking of MDS......

Have you tried My Digital Studio yet? Click on the banner above for your free 30 day trial. I warn you though... you are going to love it! 

If you've already tried MDS... 

As promised... here are the most recent downloads available for MDS. I love all these! And the last pic has the prices. I think they are well worth it. 

My Digital Studio!

I know, I know! This is my third post today. Crazy huh?! But I'm starting to feel better and I haven't went back to work yet so I have some extra time on my hands.

If you haven't tried the whole digital scrapbooking yet... I'm right there with you. I've been very hesitant to incorporate the digital world into my crafts. BUT... I'm finding as I investigate Stampin Up's My Digital Studio that I really like it. It's so awesome. While I will never make a full conversion over to digital I really like the whole process of creating pages digitally. I have to admit that I'm still a bit slow and figuring it out, but what I've seen so far I really like.

If you are completely unfamiliar with it here is what Stampin Up offers....

• My Digital Studio, 118108 $79.95, DVD Software
• Full Software
• Over $500 worth of content
• 400+ Designer Series Paper patterns
• 62 stamp brush sets
• 650+ embellishments
• 25 punches
• 140 designer templates
• My Digital Studio Express, 124483 $39.95, Downloadable Software
• Full Software
• Over $50 worth of content
• 12 Designer Series paper patterns
• 1 stamp brush set
• 81 embellishments
• 26 punches
• 5 designer templates

This will get you started. There are also much more items to add to the basic software. They are regularly coming out with new downloads. And if you get the Express package for $39.95 and decide you really like it, you can add the Express Booster Pack (DVD or Downloadable) for $39.95. This will give you the same full digital content as the full DVD version of the software. And.... right now you can try My Digital Studio Express FREE for 30 days. Click below to get  your trial version

One of the great things about My Digital Studio is that you can make hybrid products. You can create digital pages and then go back after its printed and add your actual embellishments to the page. 

Another great thing is that Stampin Up releases new downloads for the software weekly that you can add to your software. Starting today I will be doing a weekly post showing you the new downloads. They are super cute. While some of them are completely different artwork than what you'll find in the catalog... you can look through and there are loads of digital content that matches the stamp sets and paper in the catalog. So here's a little taste of what came out today. Every week when there is new downloads I'll be sharing them with you. 

AND... as I said in my last post... right now is Sale-a-bration. Right now you can get the One Big Sale-a-bration CD that has all the exclusive SAB products in digital format. I can tell you that I have one and I love it. The best thing is that I got it for FREE!!! Order $50 worth of product and you can get it free too. 

So here is the new downloads this week for MDS.... enjoy!

 And as you can see... the prices are very reasonable. The adorable butterfly download is only $11.95.
I'll be having a video on my blog soon showing you some of the things you can do. LOL!!! Wish me luck.

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