We're back today with another round of crafty projects from some very talented ladies. Isn't this fun! If you are just now joining us, no worries! When you get to each blog on the hop, just scroll down to check out the projects from the past few days. Didn't you just love Mindy Bingamon's adorable project?
Today's project is a 8.5"x11" scrapbook page created in My Digital Studio. Maybe it's just the mom in me, but doesn't that picture of my son just make you want to smile? When it comes to scrapbooking, I think that the elements used on the page should enhance the photo, but not over-power it. I thought this particular photograph was perfect for a CAS (clean & simple) layout.
All three of the scrapbook pages I submitted for the Artisan competition were hybrid pages. In case you aren't familiar with that terminology, a hybrid scrapbook page is created on the computer, printed, and then enhanced with traditional elements such as ribbon and buttons. It saves a lot of time, supplies, and money. This particular page was printed, then backed with traditional card stock. Then I just added a small button that was threaded with some white bakers twine. Hybrid projects give you a handmade feel without a lot of bulk. I used My Digital Studio software by Stampin' Up! I think it is much easier to work with than many other digital scrapbooking software that I have tried. Now it is even better with the release of MDS2. You can find out more about a free 30-day trial, here.
Well, that is all for today. Be sure to head on over to see which awesome project Holly VanDyne has in store for us today. This blog hop will take you in a complete circle, but if you happen to lose your way, here is a list you can refer to. This is a ten day event, so be sure to check back every day this week for more great stamping and paper crafting ideas!
- Connie Collins (you are here!)
- Holly VanDyne
- Melissa Stout
- Amy O'Neill
- Sandie Conner
- Amy Rogers
- Mercedes Weber
- Tara (Murphy) Bourgoin
- Mindy Bingamon
INGREDIENTS: My Digital Studio; Sun Garden Digital DSP; Sunny Day Border 1, Sunny Day Large Heart 2 & 4; Lundy Linear Digital DSP; Font: Arial; Digital Cardstock: Chat Room Thoughts of You - Laugh; Large Digital Photo Corner Punch, Real Red Button; Lucky Limeade DSP; Glue Dots.
