Today’s lesson is how to create these gorgeous boxes using the new Mini Project box downloads from Stampin Up. You don’t even need the My Digital Studio program to make these stinkin’ cool boxes, just the download from my store. Simply print off my instruction sheet, download the templates and you’re on your way!
The instruction sheet gives step by step instructions on how to use and print your template on the computer (both My Digital Studio and MS Word instructions). Then the video demonstrates how easy it is to put your box together, once you’ve printed. We’ll also be using the Fabulous Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit in the Big Shot to make the amazing, shimmery butterflies.
$1.95 - #120171 Mini Project Boxes Templates - Order Online > Digital Crafting > My Digital Downloads > Newest Downloads (or click #120171 in search box)
You can use this download in My Digital Studio,and also in MS Word or your favorite graphic programs.
INSTRUCTIONS
Printing Project Box Templates & Digital Designer Paper (you’ll need to purchase the Box Template Download first)
My Digital Studio
1.To begin open My Digital Studio program and click:
a.New Project > Multiple Output Options > 8 ½” x 11” Portrait > Create Your Own
b.(Name your project) > Blank Project
2.To add Box Template click:
a.Stamps (left hand side) > Mini Project Boxes
b.Drag Box 1 into your workspace
3.To add Designer Paper:
a.First add a second page by clicking Insert > Add Page (top menu)
b.Background Papers (left hand side) > (Choose which ever background paper you’d like)
c.Optional: You can insert the box template over the designer paper and arrange the paper pattern to fit the box. Be sure to delete the template from that page before printing so the lines don’t print over the paper.
d.Optional Resizing: you can resize your box template to any size by dragging the edges of the image.
4.To Print at home click:
a.Share Project > Print (create from home option) > Select All
b.Add Whisper White Card stock to your printer and print
(if your printer doesn’t have an option to print double sided, you’ll want to flip your card stock to get the Designer paper on the back)
MS Word (or photo editing software)
1.To begin open a blank Word Document
2.Insert > Picture > (open folder where you saved the download and insert Mini Project Box 1.png)
3.Insert > Page Break (this will create a 2nd page for your designer paper)
4.Repeat Step 2 and insert Digital Designer Paper of choice on 2nd page
5.Print your project:
a.Add Whisper White Card stock to your printer and print
(if your printer doesn’t have an option to print double sided, you’ll want to flip your card stock to get the Designer paper on the back)
I made calendars for our family, and all of the grandparents in Stampin’ Up’s My Digital Studio software. The video below shows some of the customizing I did, and how cool the professional printing is. Click the SHARE PROJECT tab in the program for both professional printing and home printing options right from the MDS program.
CALENDAR DETAILS: I used the digital Hoppy Days scrapbook kit template & 2010 Calendar template for the basic layouts (I’ll post the steps to do this below), these templates come with the MDS software program. I customized some of the layouts by changing photo layouts and adding backgrounds to the calendar. I added a Birthday Candle stamp, and name for each family member’s birthday (this might be hard to see in images). I changed the background paper of the calendar date sections to match each page above it (for example when the background page was real red, the date section below is real red).
Finished size is 8 1/2″ x 11″ landscape. MDS Calendars also come in 8 1/2″ x 11″ portrait X 12″x12″.
Pick which scrapbook layout template you’d like to use and then choose “Next” {program will create project}
Click “Insert” > “Add Other Templates” {Template list will open}
Click on the Calendar Template of your choice, then click “Next“
{Under Page Arrangement Section} REMOVE the photo pages, so all you have showing is the 12 monthly calendars
Click “Next” and import monthly calendars (they will import at the end of the project)
Drag the thumbnail images of each page at the bottom of MDS, monthly calendar date page will be after the page you want above it. You may need to copy (or insert) a few more scrapbook pages to fill the calendar.
It’s not just a super cute snowman, it’s Frosty Snowman Soup - in a video! Frosty is a hanging envelope pouch, complete with packet of hot cocoa, mini marshmallows and a candy cane stiring stick! Perfect to hang on a gift, Christmas tree, or give as a gift. Thanks to Jackie Topia for the awesome envelope idea! This video also shows a tip on sealing your holiday card envelopes - save your tongue, use the aqua painter.
Speaking of gifts, I have one for you! I have created a Snowman Soup Gift card in My Digital Studio that you can print and use!!
Join me today for My Digital Studio 101 Basics - the video tutorial. Whether you just purchased the BRAND NEW Stampin’ Up My Digital Studio software, or want to but have been waiting to see how it works…this video will help you get started. The video is much easier to see then my first MDS tutorial, and you’ll find this more helpful.
In this video, I’ll be creating this digital scrapbook page. You’ll learn how to import photos, stamp, punches, text and paper to your MDS (My Digtal Studio) project. AS well as changing colors and adding drop shadows.
I’ll be demonstrating how the program is so easy to use, you don’t need to know your left from right to make beautiful creations in it! It’s entertainment, as well as education.
I love the picture, it’s from a recent Stampin’ Up Founder’s Circle trip of my buds Patty Bennett, Dawn Griffith, Tiffany Bauer, Ann Clemmer and myself. We had so much fun (thanx for the pic Dawn!!).