Aug 12, 2013 | MDS, Tutorial, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Remember this page? I had promised you a tutorial on how to do the photo technique at the top of this page – here it is – the video tutorial I’d promised you about how to spread one photo across a number of photo blocks in MDS. This is a fun and EASY technique to add a little twist to your photo pages. Time to get those digital photos onto a digital page and share online – or print it out and share with your friends and family!
If you can’t see the video that’s embedded below, come to the YamStamps You Tube Channel (subscribe while you’re there!) or to the post on the YamStamps Blog.
Aug 9, 2013 | TV/Video/Web/Tech
I was invited to be part of Morning Live’s Wedding Wednesdays this past week, and I had so much fun preparing for the spot! Too many ideas for the time slot, so I will have to share some here on the blog as well. In case you missed it, here’s the video from my YamStamps youtube channel.
If you’re reading in a reader, you may not see the embedded video, so come directly to the YamStamps blog or to the YamStamps youtube channel.
Thank you once again to Annette Hamm, the crafty co-host of Morning Live, to Carla, and to all the cast and crew at the show – and I promise to work on my timing – so I fit everything in!!
Aug 7, 2013 | MDS, Occasions, TV/Video/Web/Tech
I’m set to show all sorts of fun items that you can make for your wedding day on CHCH TV’s Morning Live program at 9:15 today. I’m so appreciative of the opportunities that the cast & crew have given me to share papercrafting ideas and tips! When I was asked to participate in the show, I immediately started imagining all sorts of projects that I could share….but I need to keep it to a time limit and not overwhelm the viewers (to say nothing of myself!!). So I’m trying to keep it to the point, which in my case, is coordinating your stationery through colour, texture and/or images. If all goes according to plan, this post will appear just before I go onto air…
What I thought I’d do here on the blog, though, is share something else that you could use for creating wedding items (and something I’m not even planning on showing on TV….because we all know how that goes – I share it here and then don’t get to share it on TV because I run out of time!).
SO – I’m sharing some MDS products that you could use for your big day! I’m highlighting some digital downloads that you can purchase for use in MDS software or in photo editing software to create some professional looking DIY wedding stationery!
This is the Meant To Be Invitation Template. There is an invitation that you can customize to YOUR colours, and with your information of course! This template also includes a “Save the Date” card and RSVP card as well. You can edit and customize it, then send it to be professionally printed, or print it yourself! It’s a very classic style and the coordination helps present a unified theme.
There is also a coordinating Meant To Be Ensemble that features a thank you card, place cards and a pillow box template for favours. Again, you can choose to have your items professionally printed, or print them yourself. In the case of the place cards and pillow boxes, I’d probably be tempted to do it myelf, for sure.
Last but not least, to preserve your memories, there’s a photobook template. Drag and drop your photos, add your text and get it printed.
All of these items can be used in MDS (the program formerly known as My Digital Studio) which only costs $24.95 (make sure you use the link and have me as your demonstrator to get that pricing, if you go through the Stampin’ Up! store, you’ll pay $27.72). The download files are also available for use in other software, such as Photoshop or other editing software that can manage .png files, so there’s flexibility in that. (You can download both types of files, too, so you aren’t locked in one way or the other!). Don’t forget that MDS has a free 30 day trial so you can play around with the program before you make a decision (but really, for the price of a few grande lattes, why wouldn’t you just buy the program?! LOL). As well, if you have questions once you’ve downloaded your items, just like an in-person customer of mine, I can follow up with you to see if you have any questions about the product, or need any tips.
As always….if you have any questions, feel free to contact me!
Aug 6, 2013 | Announcements, TV/Video/Web/Tech
Just popping by to mention that I’m scheduled to be on air tomorrow around 9:15 am on CHCH TV’s Morning Live program, as part of Wedding Wednesdays. I’ve been having fun preparing mock ups of stationery that you can create for a wedding – love how papercrafting can help present a unified theme through colour, texture and images! The advantages to DIY – it’s a custom made item, and you can save some money – tune in tomorrow and I’ll share some ideas – and of course, I’ll post here as well after the show.
Jul 31, 2013 | specials, TV/Video/Web/Tech
The end of July brings mixed emotions for me – one month over in summer (boo) but a long weekend (yay). Stampin’ Up! has specials that are ending (boo) but new things on the horizon or that are staying around (yay). One of those new things is the latest in the series of free downloads! This is the desktop calendar download for August – featuring the new About to Blossom Digital Kit which is one of the latest new digital offerings. Get it now to decorate your screen!
Other exciting things to get ready for…..the Holiday Catalogue and some new products for purchase that will all arrive tomorrow – I will have live links up to make your August shopping more easy 😉 and don’t forget that the August Monthly Card Class takes place August 7th. Please register for the class by August 5th so that I can have enough supplies prepared. Last but not least, my monthly newsletter is coming out August 6th, so be sure to be on my mailing list to get it!
*phew* that was a lot of work (boo) but now I’m going to go papercraft for a while (yay)!!
Jul 7, 2013 | Business Opportunity, specials, TV/Video/Web/Tech
I just realized that my desktop wallpaper still said June…*doh* So here’s the link to Stampin’ Up!’s free digital download for July. It coordinates with the Get Going Digital Set. I love this background – it features some iconic images from places around the world, some of which I’ve been fortunate enough to see in person (and one that I can see from near my house on a non-smoggy day!). This digital kit is definitely on my wishlist, and is one of those sets that would be great to have on my laptop to digital scrapbook on the go!
July’s been a whirlwind already, and I’m not sure how much that will change for me in the next little while. I’m going to be joining a group of friends at Stampin’ Up!’s Convention, celebrating 25 years of the company – so I’m sure that will be quite the party! There’s nothing like gathering a group of excitable stampers together….LOL. If you’re interested in finding out more about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, contact me for more information, or join me at my demonstrator group get together! This month, it will be Wednesday, July 24th at 7pm. Whether you’re looking to pay for your own hobby habits, or generate a sizable second income, you’re bound to find something to suit your needs as a demonstrator!
I recently cleaned up my stamp room in preparation for the Open House and realized that I had a couple of brand new duplicate sets here….so….As a little incentive, if you’re one of the first two people to sign up with me during July, you can pick either Oh, Hello! or Layered Labels as a gift from me! (both are wood mount, in case you are curious). fine print – offer only available through me, no substitutions, first person gets first pick, set will be given to you when I receive confirmation of your sign up with me, only available to Canadians due to Stampin’ Up! rules. *phew*
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Remember this page? I had promised you a tutorial on how to do the photo technique at the top of this page – here it is – the video tutorial I’d promised you about how to spread one photo across a number of photo blocks in MDS. This is a fun and EASY technique to add a little twist to your photo pages. Time to get those digital photos onto a digital page and share online – or print it out and share with your friends and family!
