Tagged: digital crafts

May 14, 2013

Digital Tuesday – Important Moment Scrapbooking

big sister baby announcement www.stampingjulie.com — A Split Second Designer Template – Digital Download
#132562 $2.95

This week my daughter announced her new baby due in November with these cute pictures of my granddaughter holding a chalkboard sign declaring her upcoming status as ‘Big Sister’! So cute!! And so exciting! And ’Big Sister’ has a new cousin coming in October, so this November baby will be grandbaby #5! Wow – I feel so blessed!

We all know it’s important to document family milestones. And we know that scrapbooking is a fantastic way to do it, but sometimes we don’t scrapbook these events because of our perfectionism. We don’t want to do it unless we can do it ‘right.’ I guess that’s one of the many things I LOVE about MDS. I can do it, do it ‘right’ and do it FAST!

With traditional scrapbooking I would have spent a couple of hours creating a layout for these pictures, but with MDS this layout took me 10 minutes!! I selected the Split Second Designer Template, dropped in the pictures, shifted the ‘arrow’ embellishment a little to fit the picture and added journaling – that’s it! Done!

And the best part!? – 25% off on select digital downloads and printing!

Plus a FREE download this week – Teacher’s gift template, Packed for You

Click on the pictures below for more details.

packed for you designer template - digital download www.stampingjulie.com — Packed for You Designer Template – digital download
#134687 FREE

Faces I Love Swatchbook Template - Digital Download www.stampingjulie.com — Faces I Love Swatchbook Template – Digital Download
#134595 $12.95

Because I'm The Dad Greeting Card Template - Digital Download www.stampingjulie.com — Because I’m The Dad Greeting Card Template – Digital Download
#134685 $4.95

You Are So Nice Kit - Digital Download www.stampingjulie.com — You Are So Nice Kit – Digital Download
#134688 $9.95

25% off on Select Digital Downloads and Printing

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE LATEST DOWNLOADS AND ORDER YOUR FAVORITES TODAY! And did you know you can combine your digital order with your order of retired stamps and accessories and clearance rack items? Yep, you can. And when your order is $150 or more you qualify for Stampin’ Rewards bucks to spend on FREE product!

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Just a reminder to document the important moments in life. You’ll be glad you did.

Enjoy! Julie

April 9, 2013

Digital Tuesday – Family History Scrapbook

I’m a big family history buff! I love it and have been researching my family for more than 15 years now and teaching and lecturing on family history for more than a dozen years. So I was super excited when Stampin’ Up! introduced the 12×12 family history digital photobook template for MDS in January.

The template for this photo book has a picture square behind the ‘family history’ banner. I changed it to a block and added the family name. I really enjoy being able to start with a template and adjust it to my needs.

The picture of the couple above is of my grandparents, HD and Josie DeLoach. The best I can tell this picture was taken around the time they got married which was 1941. This is just the beginnings of my album and as you can tell I haven’t filled in all the data yet on the page below, but it gives you an idea of how easy it is to do.

For the other history buffs out there, I have to tell you of my latest discovery! (For the rest of you, skip down below for the latest digital downloads!)

Last month the Louisville Genealogical Society meeting included a presentation from a couple who had a journal of an ancestor’s civil war experience. It was a very small, fragile book with some wonderful excerpts about the history of the time.

Years ago I learned that the Brooks County Genealogical Society in Quitman, Georgia, had published “The Civil War Letters of Bryant Folsom.” Bryant Folsom was my 3rd great grandfather, an ancestor of my grandmother above, who died in the war. I was anxious to get a copy of the publication. Unfortunately, it was printed in 1997 and by the time I found out about it there were no copies available.

Occasionally I would search the web for a copy, but I never had any luck. After going to the civil war lecture last month, I decided to try my search again and I found one for sale on Amazon! I immediately purchased it and it was delivered just days later in perfect condition! Success! I am so happy to have this book for my family.

bryant folsom civil war letters

It’s Tuesday, so that means new digital downloads! The new digital downloads this week include some extra special projects for mom in preparation for Mother’s Day and a graduation digital stamp brush set.

mother's day gift swatchbook coupon book digital download mds — Because I Love You Swatchbook Template – Digital Download
#134373

This funky mother’s day gift coupon book includes fun coupons like “we’ll listen to music of your choice”, which is among my favorites! Also, I think mom will really love this if you exchange some of the coupons for pictures making it a brag book for her purse too.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE LATEST DOWNLOADS AND ORDER YOUR FAVORITES TODAY!

STILL NEED THE MY DIGITAL STUDIO SOFTWARE? CLICK HERE. It’s only $19.95 and includes $500 in digital content too! This is a tremendous value. Also, I highly recommend ordering the disc version. You’ll have the added cost of shipping but this is a large file and you’ll be happier having the disc. You can try the software (without the digital content) for 30 days FREE, but at just $19.95, go for it and get started on your digital albums today!

Order your family history digital photobook template today and create your own family heirloom.

Enjoy! Julie

March 12, 2013

Digital Tuesday: Spring is Nature’s Way of Saying “Let’s Party!”

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”, so says Robin Williams. And today is digital Tuesday, so here’s a quick My Digital Studio creation for you. I used a background paper from the new Sale-a-bration Lemonade Stand digital disc, the ‘spring’ stamp from the Walk in the Park II designer kit and a little flower from the Enjoying Everything designer kit. The rest is text. (You can view my tips on how to make frameable home decor from any quote in My Digital Studio digital designing software here.)

Spring is definitely in the air. Last week we had the weirdest weather here in Kentucky. One night I came out to half a foot of snow on my car, we had a snow day and a couple of days later we were out in short sleeves.

It’s Tuesday and that means new My Digital Studio downloads are available.

Made to be Awesome Digital Download #133466

Three downloads were released today, March 12th: Made to be Awesome, FTW Stamp Brush Set, and the ‘totally’ fun Seriously Teen Kit. ‘Totally!’

Seriously Teen Kit - Digital Download #133475 — Seriously Teen Kit – Digital Download #133475

I’m loving this Seriously Teen Kit. The possibilities for creating with this are just jumping around my brain!

FTW Stamp Brush Set - Digital Download #133500 — FTW Stamp Brush Set – Digital Download #133500

SALE-A-BRATION IS THE PERFECT TIME TO STOCK UP ON YOUR CRAFT SUPPLIES! Earn FREE SAB product with every $50 in products you order. SAB products used in this project: Lemonade Stand Digital Disc

Click here for the complete list of SAB products! Click here to shop.

You can view my tips on how to make frameable home decor from any quote in My Digital Studio digital designing software here. If you haven’t already download your My Digital Studio software, do it today and get a FREE Sale-a-bration content disc with an order of $50 or more!

Enjoy! Julie

February 26, 2013

Digital Tuesday: A Personalized Wedding Gift

Remember this Valentine Printable? With just a few updates it makes a wonderful personalized and inexpensive wedding gift. I made a video to show you how to personalize this for any couple and even change the colors to match their preferences and decor.

In this follow up video, I show you how to make a personalized wedding card too!

Valentine Digital Download You & Me Frameable — You & Me Designer Template
Digital Download #133378
Only $2.95
Click on picture for more details.

Every Tuesday, Stampin’ Up! releases new digital downloads.
To view new downloads, click here.

Did you know that you can receive FREE Sale-a-bration goodies when you order digital products too? You can! You can even combine digital products with other Stampin’ Up! products to earn your stampin’ rewards!

DO YOU STILL NEED DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING SOFTWARE? Click here to view the My Digital Studio options – including a 30-day FREE trial offer.

Enjoy, Julie

February 5, 2013

Digital Tuesday – Quick & Personal Valentines

This printable digital download You & Me is new this week on MDS and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Of course, I customized it with Ron & Julie in the middle. You can insert your own names and even change the colors to match a room for use year round. I used Arial font bolded, but when I get a minute I may experiment with some other fonts.

This is an inexpensive project. Frame it and give it as a wedding, aniversary or valentine gift. I think I may make up several of these for friends this valentine’s day. You could even shrink the template down for a customized valentine card! How fun would that be? Can you imagine your friends reaction to get a valentine card with her and her boyfriend/husband’s name on it? She will likely display that card all year long!!!

To view other digital downloads this week click here.

If you don’t already have My Digital Studio 2 click here. Check out the FREE trial while you’re there.

Here’s a digital valentine card template I customized.

Can you see I added Hey, Savannah! to each of these cards to customize them? Would you like to see a video tutorial on customizing the valentine cards or the frameable? Send me an email or leave a comment below.

Here’s what the template looked like before I customized it:

officially awesome valentine designer template digital download — Officially Awesome Valentine Designer Template
Digital Download #13309
Only 3.95
Click picture for more details

Here they are individually:

I mustache you a question…

digital download valentines mustache

I’d pick you …

digital valentines heart flower

O’fish’ally awesome…

digital download valentines fish

Owl be your friend…

digital download valentines owl

To view other digital downloads this week click here.

If you don’t already have My Digital Studio 2 click here. Check out the FREE trial while you’re there.

To personalize a valentine just add your friends’ names, save and print. Or even just sent them an e-card. Who will you make quick & easy digital cards for this Valentine’s Day?

Enjoy! Julie

November 12, 2012

Great Thanksgiving Feast Setting

Thanksgiving table setting
This great thanksgiving setting is from Stampin’ Up! Sara Brook from the Stampin’ Up! My Digital Studio Team said, “Inspired by the fall season and the growing fashion trend of geometrics — the Unknown Blessings Ensemble for Thanksgiving is fabulously fresh! I have put together a faux place setting using the Unknown Blessings Ensemble.”

Sara goes on to explain how she did it. “The feather headband can be assembled quickly by using the feather punches (digital punch included in download). Simply snip out the feather punches, fold in half, and cut freehand notches to create a feather effect.

“The headband is made from the Designer Series Papers, which can also be used as placemats at their full size. Cut the size (for the band) that you want from any of the patterns and then double or triple-up the band to fit the circumference of the person’s head. Attach the chosen headband pieces together, as well as the feathers to the back of the band; then wear and enjoy!

thanksgiving digital download

Sara continues, “The napkin rings are made the same way as the feather headbands, just with smaller stackable feathers and a smaller band. The smaller feathers can also be used as fun table confetti!

“The colorful pie box makes for a killer gifting and presentation piece. After the templates have been printed, cut out and score along the folding edges, fold the sides, attach the flap pieces on the inside of the box with an adhesive, line the box with wax paper, and then insert the treat.

“You will for sure be a fashionable Pocahontas this Thanksgiving with this fresh take on traditional festivities.”

The Unknown Blessings Thanksgiving digital download includes: 7 1-page décor designer templates: invitation, place cards, pie box, napkin rings, menu cards, framable décor, feathers (8-1/2″ x 11″); double-sided postcard designer template (9 x 4-1/4″); 17-piece SVG stamp brush set; 6 Designer Series Papers; 8 embellishments and 1 punch.

GET STARTED DESIGNING with My Digital Studio 2: download FREE 30-day trial or download My Digital Studio 2 or download My Digital Studio 2+ (great value, includes $500 in digital content).

VIEW THE LATEST DIGITAL DOWNLOADS HERE.

Enjoy, Julie

October 20, 2012

’10 Things’ Thanksgiving Frameable

Download, print, insert! It’s that easy to create this frameable ready for you and your family to add your top 10 things for which you are thankful. With the print inserted behind this glass frame, you can add and change your list with a white board marker as often as you would like!

Very, Very Thankful Frameable #132563

Very, Very Thankful Framable #132563

This frameable is a new download this week from Stampin’ Up! and here’s some more:

Christmas Trimmings Foldable Template #132564

Fine Print Coupons Swatchbook Template #132565

Fine Print Coupons Swatchbook Template

Homestyle Goodies Designer Template #132560

Questions? Email me.

Start designing in My Digital Studio 2 today! Download your copy here.

Enjoy! Julie

September 1, 2012

7 New Digital Design Downloads

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Did you know that EVERY Tuesday new digital content is available for My Digital Studio 2? And did you know that the digital content can be downloaded to be used in other programs too? Did you know that there are 31 digital products on sale 31% off until September 14th? And printing products are also on sale 31% off until September 14th?

That’s a lot of great value and an awesome opportunity to get started on digital scrapbooking.

Here are the latest digital products:

Great Black patterned paper for elegant projects AND halloween.

essentials designer series papers #131222

The great sport stamp brush set is perfect for documenting fall sports events.

great sport stamp brush set #131235

And try out this tri fold Christmas greeting card.

ho ho ho trifold card digital template #131472

This Christmas Brush Set will make great custom Christmas gift tags.

joyous celebrations stamp brush set #131236

And this little easel calendar is sure to dress up any desk top. This would make a great holiday gift too.

live the day easel calendar template #130974

The Picture This kits includes 5 stamp brush set, 5 digital embellishments and 1-page designer template.

picture this digital kit #131226

This fun Christmas card template comes in the traditional greeting card size – 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

twinkling joy greeting card template #131471

Enjoy, Julie

August 28, 2012

Don’t Miss These Specials!

Two great promotions this month: a sale on digital content and printing, and a special kit for those who join Stampin’ Up! this month. Read the details below.

Any questions? Email me.

Need crafting products? Order them here.

31% Off Digital Sale-Now Through September 14! Click picture to preview digital downloads on sale. Order your copy of My Digital Studio 2 today.
Get the Spooktacular Project Kit when you join Stampin’ Up! by August 31st. Click the picture for more information.

August 15, 2012

5 Digital Photo Scrapbook Ideas

There is no time like now to start scrapbooking! When my children were young I had to drag out boxes of materials and printed photos to create scrapbook memories for my family. Now it is so easy to put a whole album together for whatever theme, or event you choose.

Try My Digital Studio 2 FREE for 30-Days and order printed products for 31% off during the month of August!
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I didn’t start scrapbooking until my oldest daughters were 8 and 10, so they thought there were no pictures of them when they were young because the only pictures they saw were the pictures that made it into albums. And that didn’t happen until I started scrapbooking!

They were so shocked to learn that there were boxes of photos of their baby and toddler years hidden in the recesses of a dark closet. And that’s what happens to our pictures and memories; no one sees them if we don’t start preserving them in a way that is accessible.

While I was at my sister’s house recently I photographed the covers of several My Digital Studio scrapbooks that she created for her family. So here are five ideas of photo books that can be created in My Digital Studio 2 that will allow your family to enjoy special moments forever.

1. Celebrate an Accomplishment – My nephew trained for and ran the Nashville Country Music Marathon during his senior year in high school. My sister documented this special accomplishment and created this 8″ x 8″ photobook to commemorate it.

2. Honor a Special Person on a Special Occasion - When our mother turned 70, my sister created this 8-1/2″ x 11″ photobook which included pictures and letters of appreciation to my mother from her brothers and sisters, son and daughters and grandchildren. What an incredible gift.

3. Create a Theme Book - In this case the theme was visits to Disney World, where five trips to Disney were documented with pictures and stories of the family adventures at the theme park. Another great theme book is a Christmas or Holiday Theme photo book where you showcase pictures from several Holidays in chronological order.

4. Preserve the Memories of Summer Travel – Last summer my sister’s hubby was working in New York so the family spent a lot of time staying in Time Square. Wow! What a great experience and all the memories are preserved in this 12″ x 12″ photo book – We Were Here, NYC (2011).

5. Remember an Extra-Special, Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip - A few years ago, my brother-in-law was working in Japan for several months. With all his traveling that year, he earned lots of frequent flier miles and at the end of his assignment in Japan, he was able to bring the whole family over! The whole experience is replayed is this beautiful 12″ x 12″ photo scrapbook.

Today, our most memorable trip was a trip to Disney in 2003 around which I created an entire scrapbook. We can remember all the little nuances of that trip: the kids dancing with the street entertainers, the joy of getting wet unexpectedly in a water fountain, the funny faces we made waiting in line for a scary ride, taking pictures while we tried on all the goofy hats in the shop, and my hubby and I getting pulled out of the VERY large parade crowd to sing to each other in front of that VERY large parade crowd! Crazy, fun memories!!

Record your memories and enjoy your special moments forever!