Spring Catalog 2013

It's here!  One of the cutest mini catalogs ever (and I've been around a long time, I oughta know!!)  There are so many fun things in this catalog, I think they should keep it around for longer than May 31st!  Let me share with you some of my favorites!

Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper 126922

Hearts a Flutter clear bundle 131089

Hung Up Cute Clips 129389

Swallowtail Clear stamp 129216

Pinwheel Sizzlits S die 129411

Delicate Details Lace Tape 130966

And those are just a sample of the darling products we have available!  Check out the whole catalog here!  Contact me if you are interested in hosting a workshop or you can order from me 24-7 on my website.

Julie

Thankful Thursday

Everyone deserves a new start!  The new year is just a day, really, but many of us take the opportunity to resolve to do better throughout the coming year.  But isn't that the way we should live our lives all the time? Every morning we should resolve to do better than the day before, even if it's just baby steps.  I'm not one who makes new years resolutions (well, I should say, I have, but like most people, I haven't kept them very well!).  This year the only resolution I want to make is to wake up every morning and say, "Today, I will do better than yesterday!  And since I am human, I know that it's not possible to do everything better, but what if I only do one thing better?  That is what counts, right?  I am thankful for today...and everyday that I can start over and say, "I will do better today".

Happy new day!!

Julie

Download Tuesday

Here's the new My Digital Studio downloads for today.  Hope you have had a wonderful new year's celebration!

Let it Snow Kit

Let it Snow Wallpaper (Free!)

Layered Labels stamp brush

Julie

Love is in the Air Blog Hop

It's a brand new year and LOVE is in the air!  Ok, we still have 6 weeks before Valentine's Day, but you can never be to early to share your LOVE, right?  My project is a free download that was made with My Digital Studio 2!  I have the red and black one printed as a 16 x 20 poster, but of course you could print it smaller.  Please visit the rest of the blog hop participants and enjoy their "LOVE"ly projects!  I know they would LOVE for you to leave a comment, too!

Winner-Shelli's Creative Challenge December 2012!

1. Julie Davidse NV (You're here!)

2. Michelle Stoll UT (next blog)

3. Kris Kilkenny OK

4. Cathee Anderson UT

5. Julie Wadlinger UT 

6. Jolene Harris ID
7. Jill Wakefield

Julie

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Sweet Sabbath

It's been a beautiful day today.  The holidays are winding down, but not quite over.  The new year is just about to begin.  This is the time of year when we look back to the past and see where we need some improvement.  As we set our new years resolutions, let's remember not to just select the typical "lose weight", or "exercise more", or "quit _________".  Let's put some thought into it.  And be realistic about it!  Remember, we want to improve ourselves not give ourselves some unreachable goal that may look noble and grand, but makes us feel like a complete failure later!  One of my favorite quotes is by a wonderfully brilliant woman, Barbara B. Smith, who just so happens to be my grandmother!  It says, "Goal are stars to steer by, not sticks to beat ourselves with"!  She was always very wise!  I think that when we choose what we will do to improve ourselves this year, we need to remember not to be so hard on ourselves if we fail to reach our goal that we never want to try again.  Just be good to yourself!  Have a very happy new year!

Julie

My Digital Studio 2 video--Printing a 2-sided box

Stampin' Up! has a few different downloads that you might want to print on both sides of your paper, the Holiday Wrap kit, That's a Wrap kit, Wedded Bliss ensemble, Merry Merry Tags & Boxes, and Mini Project Boxes, just to name a few.  This video will show you a basic way to align your project with your smart guides in My Digital Studio 2. **Disclaimer** This only works if you center your project!  The smart guides stay the same on both pages, but the software presumes you are printing two "front" pages, not one page flipped, does that make sense? Just try to keep your margins (the edges of your project) equal on the sides, the top and bottom margins don't really matter, they stay the same when they're flipped.  So, if you are now thoroughly confused...go ahead and watch the video, hopefully it will clear things up a bit!  If you have any more questions, please leave a comment below and I will help you the best I can!

Julie

My Digital Studio 2 video--Faux Embossing

Have you ever wanted to have the look of embossing on your digital projects, but didn't know how you to do it?  Well, this video will explain how to get the look of embossed (raised) cardstock without having to run it through the Big Shot or get out your heat gun!  Just by using your drop shadow feature, you can change the look of your background in seconds!  You can also use this option with any stamp brushes or punches you have to make up your own one-of-a-kind background.  Let me know if you have any questions, comments or even suggestions!  Enjoy!

Julie