Monday, October 28, 2013

MDSM38 Tara's got a Card Sketch!


Welcome back to MDS Monday.. We're on a Card Sketch Bi-Week and Tara's created this fun sketch for us. Even thought it's a card sketch you are welcome to use it for a Scrap Page or any other type of Project using MDS just make sure we can see the Sketch in there somewhere.


Be Sure to read the Guidelines above under "About MDS Monday".

The Linky closes in 2 Weeks on Nov. 8th at 11:55pm EST ...We can't wait to see what you create! Check out what the Design Team created below! 


Tara Bourgoin


  Beth Rush


Tami Hewlett 


Heidi Baks
 RunningwScissorsStamper


Cindy Schuster


Joan  Jeffery

Holly Endress


Sunday, October 27, 2013

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #36!

Wow - you guys sure blew that challenge out of the water! Such great projects for challenge #36. As always, it makes it difficult to choose the top picks...

MDS Monday Master





I just love everything about this page. I love that the circle was represented with the stitching and the way the photo is framed with the suggestion of layers of photos. And check out that burlap! It looks silver and is just stunning on this page. I wouldn't have thought to recolour burlap, because burlap is brown right? No, I was wrong, I now need to make some silvery grey burlap on a page real soon! ~Beth


I Made it with MDS





I love how Wendie used the Warm Wishes sentiment across the main image... and how cute are the polka dots with the snowflake DSP. Congrats Wendie! ~Holly





I love the great colour combo that Lynn has used, especially with the little bit of sparkle added in! The icy-blue in the background is just lovely. Congrats, Lynn! ~Tara


Be sure to swing by tomorrow and see a brand new card sketch from Tara!

Saturday, October 26, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #37...

There is still time to play along with Challenge #37!  Joan has a page sketch for us, with the focus on a vertical title.


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

*MDSM37 is open until Friday November 1st*

Monday, October 21, 2013

MDSM37 Focus on the Title!


Welcome, everyone!  It's Joan, here, with another sketch at MDS Monday.  It's a fairly simple sketch with a number of photo boxes.  (I tend to take scads of photos at one time).  I have an added challenge for this week of adding a vertical title.  I have mine so that it is read vertically, however the other option is having the letters on top of one another.....whatever suits your project best.


Be Sure to read the Guidelines above under "About MDS Monday".

The Linky closes in 2 Weeks on Nov. 1st at 11:55pm EST ...We can't wait to see what you create! Check out what the Design Team created below! 




Beth ~ Beth's Digital Cuts        

 




Cindy Schuster - Nutmeg Creations



Sunday, October 20, 2013

Say Hi to our new Design Team Members


Hello and welcome back to MDS Monday.. We'll have a new challenge up for you in just a few hours but before we get to the challenge we wanted to introduce two new members to our Design Team.


My name is Cindy Schuster. My life involves being a mom of two sweet girls, wife of 20 years to a very supportive husband, friend, full time employee, youth director at our church, and Stampin Up Demonstrator!  I love being creative and crafty!  I recently won a position on the Stampin Up Artisan Design Team for 2013-2014.  Many of my entries for the contest were made with My Digital Studio.

I fell in love with My Digital Studio in 2010 nearly one year after it came out. It was when I was able to created a 24 page scrapbook of that year's Disney vacation in just one week! Could never have done that in traditional scrapbooking! Over the past two years, I have been very active designing with MDS. I even did the beta testing with the Stampin Up MDS team on the MDS 2 update before it came out last summer. You could say I know this program inside AND out.  I also teach MDS classes locally.

I love to share all about this excellent program and I am so thrilled to be on this design team with these amazing designers! I hope that my projects inspire you to get into MDS and all its possibilities!


Hi, I'm Tami, and I'm so excited to be part of the MDS Monday Design Team!  I've been stamping for over 12 years, and became a demonstrator in 2013.  One of my biggest passions is designing with My Digital Studio.  I love challenging myself to learn new techniques, explore possibilities, and push the envelope.  That's one of the reasons why I love sites like this one, because the challenges encourage me to try new things.  

I currently live in Central California with my husband and two teenagers.  In addition to being a demonstrator, I'm also a part-time C.P.A.  I love sports and work out almost every day including swimming, mountain bike riding, kick boxing and dancing.  (That's so I can keep up with the teenagers!)  But, my favorite part of the day is when I can relax in front of my computer and design on MDS.


Welcome to the Team ladies.. We are so excited to be working with you. You'll want to stop by their blogs and say Hi and peek at what they have been creating with MDS. We'll see you all in a bit! 

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #35

So many great projects this week using Holly's sketch! Lets check out the top picks:

MDS Monday Master...





Great use of the sketch, Carol... I really like the texture in the background and the use of the curved element. ~Holly


... I Made it with MDS




I love that Hayley used a large photograph for her background! The pictures are great and the flourish stamp behind them was a great choice. What cuties! ~Beth




I love the pop of colour Lynn has created with those beautiful blue flowers! Great design and elements on her page. Looks like a fun party! ~Tara

Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new scrap layout from the oh-so-lovely Joan!

Saturday, October 19, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #36!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #36!  Beth has a fun card sketch for us.


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

*MDSM36 is open until Friday October 25th*

Monday, October 14, 2013

MDSM36 It's a Card Sketch!


Welcome back to MDS Monday.. before we get to our new challenge we'd like to say a Huge Thank You to Rochelle... she is stepping down from our team. It's been so fun working with her over the last few months and we will miss her. 

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday to you!  It's Beth here with a card sketch for you today!  Does it look familiar?  It is from page 27 of the Stampin' Up! catalog!  If you are ever in need of an idea, that is a great place to look!  Look for card arrangements, color combinations, you name it. 


Use the sketch to create your project.  You can make a card sample, a scrapbook page, whatever suits your fancy.  The linky closes in two weeks on October 25th.  We can't wait to see what you come up with.  Check out what the MDS Monday team has made below.


Beth Rush


 Heidi Baks
RunningwScissorsStamper

Joan Jeffery


Tara Bourgoin

Holly Endress

Sunday, October 13, 2013

MDSM Top Picks for challenge #34!

Thank you to all who played along with last wee's fab card sketch from Rochelle! Lets check out who the top picks are this week:

MDS Monday Master...



Brilliant use of the sketch with the new Wishing You download release. I just love the stack of packages on the stack of strips and how Lisa embellished the sentiment! ~Heidi



I Made it with MDS...




I love how Sue used the Storytime elements on her card - wonderful colours too. The bunny as the focal embellishment is perfect! ~Joan




I love the soft colours in Rebecca's card, and the fab background. The little bling in the flower is a great touch. Congrats, Rebecca! ~Tara


Be sure to stop by tomorrow for another great card sketch from Beth!

Saturday, October 12, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #35!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #35!  Holly has a fun neutral with a pop of color challenge, along with a page sketch.


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

*MDSM35 is open until Friday October 18th*

Monday, October 7, 2013

MDSM35... Just a touch of color!


Welcome back to MDS Monday... It's Holly here and I've created a unique sketch with a twist for us. Using the sketch below create a scrap page or a card that's Neutral with just a pop of color.. It can be all Black N' White pix with a colorful embellishment or title.. Or one colored photo and everything else on your page is in a Neutral palette.



Be Sure to read the Guidelines above under "About MDS Monday".

The Linky closes in 2 Weeks on Oct. 18th at 11:55pm EST ...We can't wait to see what you create! Check out what the Design Team created below! 


 Heidi Baks

Sunday, October 6, 2013

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #33!

Hello and thank you to all those that played along last week! What fabulous projects you all had! Lets check out the winners for this week:

MDS Monday Master...



I love the great colours in Belinda's page. The additional matting on the different layers is a great touch. Congrats, Belinda! ~Tara



I Made it With MDS...



The color and paper choices are perfect for this page, and I love the way Yapha used a two tone look on her title. ~Beth




This page came out great I love all the textures she added and the way she used the smaller square for some elements instead of a photo. Congrats Hayley! ~Holly


Be sure to check back tomorrow! We have a great new scrappy layout from Holly!