Those of you that follow me on Facebook know I recently started working on becoming certified in My Digital Studio (Stampin' Up!s digital paper crafting software). After having watched several webinars over the weekend I was excited to be able to put my new skills to use on today's Make Over Monday Card.
When I saw this card by Barbara Anders my mind immediately went to the fluer de leis stamp in the Friends 24-7 Stamp Set. While I could have used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to help me place each fleur de leis to make the repeating pattern I wanted it was definately faster and easier to do this using My Digital Studio.
Basically I digitally stamped the fleur de leis multiple times, lined them up, grouped them, then copied the group, rotated the group and then repeated. It took me about fifteen minutes and here is what I had once I printed it out on my printer.
This is the first time I had made my own paper using My Digital Studio. I was so excited because not only do I have this terrific paper to use on my card I have the file saved and can use it again on another project. I can even change the colors for my next project.
Being the first time I had printed my own paper I didn't really think about changing the settings for the margins until after I had printed it. Something to keep in mind when you are doing this yourself.
Basically I made my card in traditional fashion. I simply used the paper I had made for the lower part of the card and to die cut a butterfly.
I'm always amazed with Stampin' Up! because just when I think I know pretty much all there is to know (yea right) they introduce something new, like My Digital Studio.
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Supplies
Stamps: none
Inks: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082)
Paper: Crushed Curry (115319), Basic Black (102851) and Whisper White (100730)
Other: My Digital Studio (118108), Sizzix Big Shot (113439), Beautiful Butterflies Die (114507), 5/8" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (115605), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Sticky Strip (104294), Mini Glue Dots (103683) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
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