Good morning, everyone! Have you fallen in love with My Digital Studio yet? Well, I have! Stampin' Up! just came out with some new Digital Downloads that can be purchased for MDS and look what I did with them ...
This Digital Download is called Summer Splendor Designer Series Paper and it is just gorgeous! There are six different patterns in the download, each more beautiful than the other. Click to view the image as larger.
I reduced the size of the image and printed them out with 4 on sheets of Whisper White Cardstock. This is what it looked like when it came out of the printer.
Update: I've had many people e-mail to ask how I reduced and printed these images. So, here is how I did it. I hope this helps those of you who are trying to make these beautiful cards!
- Don't add the image as a background paper to your MDS document. Insert a photo box, enlarge that box to one that is roughly 1/4 the size of the 8.5 x 11" page (landscape orientation).
- Save that as a JPG file
- Open up Microsoft Word or any other word processing or graphic design program.
Import the Jpg file to your new document.
Arrange the image on the page so that it goes all the way to the outside of the page.
Adjust the size and crop if necessary so that it is 1/4 of the page in size.
Once you have it the right size, copy and paste it 3 more times and position all 4 jpg images so that they fill the entire page (see above photo).
Then, you can print it!
I then cut them apart, layered them on coordinating cardstock colors, embellished (which is optional because they are so beautiful just as they are), stamped a sentiment and voila ... quick, easy and beautiful cards to share! For this first one, I used Elegant Eggplant and Orchid Opulence Cardstock and stamped the sentiment from Greetings Galore with Elegant Eggplant Ink.
This one uses Brilliant Blue and Bashful Blue Cardstock and I added some 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon.
And this one uses Tangerine Tango cardstock (this is a previous In Color that is coming back as part of the Color Renovation in July)
The images are so bright and beautiful and print out so well on your home printer. Now, there's obviously a lot more you could do to embellish these beautiful papers, but I thought I would let them pretty much stand on their own.
Clean and simple ... perfect for summer!
Want to order some of the new Digital Downloads or still needing to purchase My Digital Studio? Just contact me at gbarron56@comcast.net and I'll get you set up in no time! And another great thing about purchasing My Digital Studio -- you can contact me at any time if you have questions or need help with your creations!
My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! ... it's a good thing!
Gorgeuous! Now I'm going to have to buy those and try them on my own. TFS!
Posted by: Tina | May 18, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Oh my gosh these cards are GORGEOUS!!! Okay you sold me on this MDS Download! Love it!
Posted by: Clara Sanchez | May 18, 2010 at 09:58 AM
I have printed out some of my own also and how great it is? Love the look of the cards you made. How easy is all of that?
Posted by: Jonia | May 18, 2010 at 10:26 AM
These are gorgeous, Gretchen. I better get going on learning MDS so I can use this download.
Posted by: Sage Kimble | May 18, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Wow! So pretty :)
Posted by: Elizabeth W | May 18, 2010 at 01:50 PM
Gretchen,
These cards are gorgeous!
Posted by: Cheryl | May 18, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Oh my...I now have to have this download. Just love these. Thanks for this inspiration. Did you print out on 8&1/2 whisper white or 12 x12? What kind of printer do you have? I am going to be shopping for a new printer.Thanks
Posted by: Denise T | May 18, 2010 at 08:49 PM
Beautiful!!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 18, 2010 at 09:14 PM
These are sooo pretty. Can you tell me what kind of printer you used? I've never been able to get pictures that look this good. Thanks so much.
Mason
Posted by: Mason | May 18, 2010 at 11:06 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Posted by: Martie Shea | May 19, 2010 at 12:31 AM
Vunderful! TFS! I wanted to order those papers now I know I am going to!
Posted by: Theresa Cates | May 19, 2010 at 05:15 AM
This makes me so excited that I want to go and create with my MDS. I haven't opened it...theis is exciting and I love the cards! You rock! kt
Posted by: kivonne | May 19, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Oh my those cards are simply gorgeous! I ordered MDS to-day so I will get to play soon! I love digital! I can hardly wait. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cara | May 20, 2010 at 08:43 PM
I have to say; I frequent your blog a couple of times a week and do not always leave a message - but I think that you are so talented and creative!! Love your cards and your recent work with MDS. I have the program but have in no way reached the success that you have. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda | May 21, 2010 at 06:58 AM
I love your blog and seeing all the wonderful things you share. Thank you for telling how you made these beautiful cards.
Posted by: Anita | May 22, 2010 at 10:57 PM
These are gorgeous, Gretchen! Thanks for sharing how you made them!
Posted by: Michelle VanWiggeren | May 25, 2010 at 10:45 AM