Daring Adventure in My Digital Studio

There is just time for a quick post today.  I have three young men to entertain.  The two older ones and I are going to play Yahtzee while the little one sits on Grandma's lap and rolls the dice for her.  I have a feeling we are going to be picking them up off the floor every time he has a turn. 

Here is the card I made using My Digital Studio (MDS).  I'm looking forward to upgrading my MDS soon.  I've seen some of the features of the new version and it will be so much fun to learn.

Daring Adventure

This card is one I designed for our Stampin' Llamas Blog Hop this past weekend.  So, if you missed it, here is the Daring Adventure card I made.  The faux stitching was done using my Tim Holtz Design Ruler that has evenly spaced holes along one side for neat and even piercing.  It made it so easy to keep everything all lined up.

  
Stamp Set:  Daring Adventure; Inks:  Raspberry Ripple, VersaMark;  Card Stock:  Crumb Cake; Accessories & Tools:  White Emboss Powder, Heat Tool

For the 'stitching' effect, I used my Raspberry Ripple Stampin' Write Marker and traced along the pierce line.  You could actually use some of our Baker's Twine to add another dimension to the card.

Tomorrow I'll show you the other card I made for the Hop.

Daring Adventure Graduation

With this week so full of birthdays, I needed a short break from birthday cards so I decided to create a graduation card.  I know, it's only January, but it never hurts to think ahead. Daring Adventure jumped out at me and said, "use me!"  It's found on page 145 in the Idea Book & Catalog.  It quotes one of those people I most admire, Helen Keller.  She overcame great obstacles and what better way to let your graduate know that a whole new world awaits them.

Stamp Sets:  Daring Adventure, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Naturals White, Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede; Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Jewels Basic Pearls, White Baker's Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals

The quote from Helen Keller, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing," is stamped on the inside of the card.  Because I hand stitched the zigzag on the front of the card, the ugly part of the stitching was visible when the card was opened.  To cover it up, I attached a matching piece of the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Now it's on to more Valentine cards.  I have some really cute 3 x 3 cards I'm making and I'll share those at a later time.

Until we meet again...

What Do You Do When You Can't Sleep?

Tonight, or should I say last night, was one of those nights for me.  So, what do I do?  I just dig out the stamps and ink.  Daring Adventure is another of the new stamp sets found in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  This card was quick and easy to put together.

Stamp Set:  Daring Adventure; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Pool Party, Cherry Cobbler; Accessories:  Eyelet Border Punch, 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

The inside of the card is stamped using the Helen Keller sentiment, "Life is a DARING ADVENTURE or Nothing."  She is a woman who I greatly admire.

So, tell me, what do you do when you can't sleep?  Leave me a comment and share your remedy.

Blessings from Marsha