Thursday, June 27, 2013

MDS Tea Shoppe Cards

Did I ever mention, how much I'm enjoying MDS? Creating is enjoyable, and so is the shopping! Today I downloaded the MDS version of that gorgeous stamp set, Tea Shoppe, which has long been on my Wish List!

One feature of MDS which is invaluable, is the ability to re-size images, and this stamp set illustrates that very well. It was so easy, to create the teacup so it was just the right size for this particular card.


The background is Pool Party, using a stamp from another MDS download, called Bunch of Backgrounds. I would highly recommend this stamp download, it is extremely versatile. The pretty border is part of the Tea Shoppe set, and the cup is stamped with the luscious new colour, Strawberry Slush. Cardstock is Melon Mambo and there is a hint of pleated doily peeping from the teacup.



Here is another version, using Pale Plum as the background colour, with Rich Razzleberry for the cup and Old Olive for the sentiment. Another feature of MDS is the ability to save a card design and later change the design or colours, simply by clicking on the components.

I would like to thank Claire Daly for her excellent MDS video, where she showcased the Bunch of Backgrounds stamp set used on these cards. Here is the link to Claire's video:

Monday, June 24, 2013

Book Buddies

How much fun can you have, with the delightful MDS download called Book Buddies?

Here is what the download looks like, it is a Designer Template and the four come ready to print like this onto A4 cardstock, then all you need to do is laminate and cut out, ready for gifts or stalls. The downloaded file is an absolute bargain at $3.50 and the order number is 132814.  I love MDS!



Sunday, June 23, 2013

Tea for Two

Good news......this is not a Stippled Blossoms posting. I have a new obsession!

It is called My Digital Studio, or MDS, and is a Stampin' Up! product relatively new to Australia.

MDS has absolutely changed my way of paper crafting. Cards are so much easier now, and because parts of them are printed out on my trusty HP printer, they are quicker and more economical.

Here's my first attempt, a CASE from Alisa Tilsner's  video, with slight adaptations. Alisa used the DSP and flower from the gorgeous Tea for Two Easel Calendar Template and that is what is used on my card below.


My background was created in MDS, example below. The flower for the centre is printed out in MDS separately then fussy cut and popped up on dimensionals. Add some pearls and the card is ready to go. I always like to stamp a matching Top Note die-cut and adhere inside, for written messages.

Here is my base card:


Another colour, using the same design:


Click on the link below to see Alisa's card and watch her video.







The Lazy Gardener

My late husband, Colin, was devoted to his garden and even after suffering a debilitating stroke, managed to find a way to connect with the soil and his beloved flowers. This layout was made using My Digital Studio.