MDSM51.. Stitches & Stars!

Welcome back to MDS Monday.. It's Holly here and I'm your hostess for this round. Before we get to the challenge I'd like to say a Big Thank you to our DT member Beth for creating our new Header! We thought we needed a fresh new look! You'll also see some new winner badges from her on Sunday as well.

It's a Page Sketch week and a few months back I saw a page somewhere online and though it'd make a great sketch. I also thought some stitching with it would be fun too.. So. dig though your kits and embellishments and find some cool stitches or you can use the freeform line tool to create your own stitches.

Be sure to read the Guidelines under "About MDS Monday".

The challenge is open for 2 Weeks, the Linky will close on Friday Feb. 7th @ 11:55pm EST. We hope you will join us... Check out what the Design Team created below for some inspiration!

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Holly Endress

Hollybeary Creations

Tami Hewlett
Swimmng in Stamps

Beth Rush
 Beth's Paper Cuts

Tara Bourgoin

Can't Stamp the Rain

Cindy Schuster
NutmegCreations



Joan Jeffery
 JJ Creations

Heidi Baks
 RunningwScissorsStamper

MDSM Top Picks for challenge #49!

Thanks to everyone who played along with my photos boxes. I loved seeing the photos you used, and especially the embellishments you used to either highlight or gently compliment your photo. Here are the top picks for this week.

MDS Monday Master

Monika

I love how Monika flipped this sketch - I never would have thought of doing it for this arrangement. I love how she stacked the pictures of her leadership buddies, the vertical title and most of all - I love how she "stapled" the tabs to her photos. Congratulations, Monika! ~Joan

I Made it with MDS

Hayley

This photo is just precious and perfect to showcase across all the photo boxes. Plus, I adore the background that Hayley created with the herringbone technique. Top that off with the subtle stitching, little explosions of hearts and Chevron ribbon tucked under the photos, this is just a fantastic page. ~Tami

Wendie

I just love the title of this page, and the construction elements Wendie used. The page isn't too full, keeping the focus on the photos. Perfect colors! ~Heidi

Be sure to check tomorrow for a brand new scrap layout from Holly!

There's Still Time for Challenge #50!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #50!  Tami has asked us to play with watercolor wash images.

Check out the challenge and some great samples from the Design Team.  Then get creating and link up yours!

*MDSM50 is open until Friday January 31st*

MDSM50 We're Watercoloring!

Hi, this is Tami, and I have a new card challenge for you today.  I'm in love with the new watercolor stamp brushes, so I thought it would be fun to create a card template with a watercolor wash as a background.  There are lots of stamp sets with these washes, including Be Yourself, Beautiful Today, and Watercolor Winter.  

I've been experimenting with them by stacking them on top of each other and changing the opacity, and the effect is really beautiful.  (Tip:  If you don't like seeing another color underneath one of these stamps, try pasting duplicate stamps in place and coloring the bottom one(s) white.  Sometimes you may need to layer multiple white copies.)  After you've created your wash, add any stamp on top for a pretty hand painted effect.  I hope you have fun with this challenge.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!

Be sure to read the Guidelines about under "About MDS Monday". 

The Challenge is open until Friday Jan 31st @ 11:55pm EST...We hope you will join us! Check out what the Design Team created below to get your started! 

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Tami Hewlett

Swimming in Stamps

Beth Rush
 Beth's Digital Cuts

Heidi Baks

 RunningwScissorsStamper

Cindy Schuster 
NutmegCreations

Tara Bourgoin 

Can't Stamp the Rain

Joan Jeffery

J J Creations

Holly Endress

Hollybeary Creations

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #48!

Wow, you ladies sure rocked the hexagons last challenge! We loved seeing all the fun color combinations and papers used in each project. Let's check out the top picks for this week.

MDS Monday Master

Wendie

Wendie did a fabulous job with the card sketch! I love how she matted the hexagon punches. Very cute! ~Cindy

I Made it with MDS

Lynn

Great use of the sketch, I love how she placed the hexagons and her color combo! ~Holly

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another great card sketch from Tami!

There's Still Time for Challenge #49!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #49!  Joan has a great page sketch with elongated photo boxes.

Check out the challenge and some great samples from the Design Team.  Then get creating and link up yours!

*MDSM49 is open until Friday January 24th*

MDSM49 We're Scrapping!

Hello everyone - it's Joan here with another sketch challenge for you.  I have to admit, I went to the photo layout portion of the resource palette on MDS for some inspiration.  I don't use that area enough - and it can be a big help.  

I've elongated the photo boxes to fill more space, and I think I will be grouping them and dropping in one photo.  Feel free to do the same - or to go off on your own tangent. The little stars at the bottom can be anything you desire also - the sky's the limit - pun intended…LOL! Have fun!

Be sure to read the Guidelines about under "About MDS Monday". 

The challenge will end on Friday January 24th @ 11:55pm EST. We hope you will join us... Check out what the Design Team created below for some inspiration. 

Joan Jeffery

  J J Creations

Heidi Baks

 RunningwScissorsStamper

Tara Bourgoin

Can't Stamp the Rain 

Tami Hewlett

Swimming in Stamps

Cindy Schuster

 NutmegCreations 

Beth Rush 

Beth's Digital Cuts

Holly Endress

Hollybeary Creations

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #47!

Thanks for playing along with MDS Monday #47. We loved all the fun entries this week, you guys totally blew us away! Time to check out the top picks this week:

MDS Monday Master

Kris

I love Kris' sweet little page. The added elements are a great touch, and I love that darling little heart/bow combo. Congrats Kris! ~Tara

I Made it with MDS

Cybil

Cybil's Halloween page made me smile! The grin on her little bat's face is just precious and I loved the mat choices that pulled pops of color from her outfit. Great background paper too! ~Beth

Be sure to check back tomorrow for a brand new scrap layout from Joan!

There's Still Time for Challenge #48!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #48!  Cindy has given us a fun and trendy card sketch.

Check out the challenge and some great samples from the Design Team.  Then get creating and link up yours!

*MDSM48 is open until Friday January 17th*

MDSM48 Cindy's Got Card Candy!!

Hi everyone! Cindy here for my first ever card sketch for MDS Monday! I still love the hexagon trend and I always love a simple card with lots of white. Let us see what you come up with!

Be sure to read the Guidelines about under "About MDS Monday". 

The Challenge is open until Friday Jan. 17th @ 11:55pm EST... We hope you will join us, Check out what the Design Team created below for some Inspiration! 

Cindy Schuster 

NutmegCreations 

Beth Rush

 Beth's Digital Cuts

Heidi Baks

 RunningwScissorsStamper

 

Tami Hewlett

Tami's Blog

Joan Jeffery

J J Creations

Tara Bourgoin

Can't Stamp the Rain

Holly Endress

Hollybeary Creations

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #46!

Thanks to those of you who played along with challenge #46! Beth has chosen the MDS Monday Master this week...

MDS Monday Master

Hayley

It was so fun to see Hayley use the sketch to make a new Blog Header for winter! I really like the added embellishments, the silver ribbon, the rhinestones. Very pretty! ~Beth

I Made it with MDS

Nicole

I love Nicole's fun and fresh design. The rotated sketch looks wonderful with those sweet butterflies too! Gorgeous card! ~Tara

Be sure to check back tomorrow for a great card sketch from Cindy!