Saturday, November 30, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #42!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #42!  Holly brings us a fun card sketch and the stamp-to-punch technique.


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

*MDSM42 is open until Friday December 6th*

Monday, November 25, 2013

MDSM42 Stamp to Punch with a Card Sketch.


Welcome back to another fun week here at MDS Monday.. It's Holly here and I have a fun and easy card sketch for you. And with all of our sketches even though this is designed for a card you can create a scrap page if you'd like. We're adding in an optional technique for you to try as well.. it's called the Stamp to Punch technique and you can see a tutorial on it here.



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

Check out what the Design Team created below using the sketch and the technique. The Linky will close on Friday Dec. 6th @ 11:55pm EST. We can't wait to see what you create! 


Heidi Baks
 RunningwScissorsStamper

Tara Bourgoin
Can't Stamp the Rain

Tami Hewlett
Tami's Blog

Beth Rush

Joan Jeffery

Cindy Schuster 

Holly Endress


Sunday, November 24, 2013

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #40!

Thanks to all who played along last week with Heidi's super fun sketch. Time to check out the winners!



MDS Master




The photo, and the reason for the photo, is just the sweetest thing ever! I just love the Storytime frame Wendie paired with it. ~Heidi



I Made it with MDS



I love the worn out look in the background of this card - it works so perfectly with the fall season! The stitching and the stamps accent everything wonderfully. ~Tami


Be sure to check back here tomorrow from a brand new card sketch from the lovely Holly!

Saturday, November 23, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #41!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #41!  Beth has a great scrap sketch for us, and maybe you'll feel inspired to try some sequins!


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

*MDSM41 is open until Friday November 29th*

Monday, November 18, 2013

MDSM41 Let's get out the Bling!

Welcome back to MDS Monday.. We are on a Scrap Sketch Bi-Week and Beth has created a fabulous page for us. Who doesn't love Sequins?



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

Check out what the DT came up with.  We can't wait to see what you create! The challenge is open for 2 Weeks and will end on Friday Nov. 29th @ 11:55pm EST.



Tara Bourgoin


Tami Hewlett


Beth Rush 


Cindy Schuster 

Sunday, November 17, 2013

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #39!

Fabulous entries, yet again! Thanks to everyone who was up for the challenge :) Let's take a peek at the top picks this week...

MDS Monday Master



Great use of all the layers Hayley. I really like the stacked trim you added to the bottom of the photos and the newsprint background. ~Tami


I Made it with MDS


Beautiful colors and papers, I love the pictures of Eve, and the pom-pom trim is a fabulous choice. Great job, Yapha! ~Heidi


I love the soft colours in Tanya's page and the bright, clean look. The brads on the corners are a great touch. Congratulations, Tanya! ~Tara


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

Saturday, November 16, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #40!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #40!  Heidi has a really fun card sketch for us, along with an extra challenge to create a hybrid project.


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

*MDSM40 is open until Friday November 22nd*

Monday, November 11, 2013

MDSM40 Smile!!


Morning y'all!  It's Heidi, and it is my turn to host the MDS Monday challenge.  Time for a card sketch challenge.  I am a sucker for the polaroid look, even on cards, so no surprise that my sketch involves a polaroid frame.  Here's the sketch. 


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

As a bonus challenge, create a hybrid project with the sketch.  For example, print out an element of the card and pop it up on the card base.

Check out what the DT came up with.  Can't wait to see what you create! The challenge is open for 2 Weeks and will end on Friday Nov. 22nd @ 11:55pm EST.


Tara Bourgoin


Cindy Schuster 

Beth Rush 

Joan Jeffery 

Tami Hewlett 

Holly Endress

Sunday, November 10, 2013

MDSM Top Picks for Challenge #38!

Well, how much fun was it to check out all the samples from challenge #38! So many great submissions! Let's give a round of applause to the fabulous top picks this week:

MDS Monday Master



I love all the elements Amy has used from the Amped Up Ampersands kit! Wonderful way to showcase her fabulous photo, and make use of all the fun elements! Congratulations, Amy! ~Tara

Beth also loved Amy's page!

Love all the little elements on the page. From the perfectly placed ribbon circle to the cute pinwheel, it all comes together for a great page that highlights a great picture! ~Beth



I Made it with MDS



I am loving the monochromatic look of the neutral color on Wendie's page. It works so well with the photo. Also the textures on the background and designer series paper are perfect for the outdoors theme. Great job, Wendie! ~Cindy




This page is just adorable... I love how Carol used the ribbon knots as a chevron and the pop of purple is perfect! ~Holly



Thanks to all who played along - be sure to check back tomorrow for a brand new card sketch from the talented Heidi!

Saturday, November 9, 2013

There's Still Time for Challenge #39!

There is still time to play along with Challenge #39!  Rochelle left us with a very nice page sketch to play with.


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

*MDSM39 is open until Friday November 15th*

Monday, November 4, 2013

MDSM39 Scrap Sketch time!


Welcome back to MDS Monday... It's time for another great Scrap Page Sketch and this one was created by Rochelle.


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

The Challenge is open until two weeks and will close on Friday Nov. 15th @ 11:55pm EST. We can't wait to see what you create with the Sketch.. Check out what the Design team created below! 


Beth Rush



Tara Bourgoin


Heidi Baks
 RunningwScissorsStamper


Tami Hewlett


Cindy Schuster 


Joan Jeffery

Holly Endress




Sunday, November 3, 2013

MDS Master for Challenge #37!


Thank you to everyone who joined us for  MDSM37!  It was fun to see your memories chronicled in a series of photos. Here are our Top Picks!




I love the background paper that Lynn used for this layout of the Badlands.....the font for the title is awesome too.  I also like how she has overlapped the leaf images onto the photos.  Great job, Lynn! ~
Joan


Tanya's clean background, decorated with colored baseball stamps, is just perfect for these photos!  The black, white, and red color scheme is so striking (no pun intended)!  It is such a pleasing page with just the perfect amount of design.  ~ Heidi

Amber M. ~ Stamp with Amber

Gorgeous Page Amber.. The use of the different fonts for the title really makes everything come together.. I love all the details with the circles in the background. ~ Holly