So, I've finally taken the digital plunge with Stampin' Up!'s new digital papercrafting software, My Digital Studio. I have to tell you, that as a lover of PAPERcrafting, I didn't know how I'd like the digital aspect to it. I'm glad to say that I'm really happy with it! It's relatively easy to use, and there's lots of benefits, which I'll be sharing with you.

Here's (one of) the first scrapbook pages that I created. I don't know about you, but since going digital with my camera, I've been very bad about getting prints made. I just sent off a big order to be printed, but before it arrived, I was able to digitally create a page that's been in my head sinceJuly! Here it is:

This page documents a dramatic dive my daughter took off of our patio on her bike. She was (mostly)unhurt, but the whole thing was so noteworthy that after getting her cleaned up and settled down, I headed back to the scene of the crime with my camera.

I created a page "from scratch" - not using any of the many pre-designed options. The colors I chose are Garden Green and Soft Suede. I got the circle layer of 'patterned paper' by using a circle punch which I enlarged. I enlarged the circle before adding the Soft Suede grid pattern to it. Enlarging a patterned paper can cause it to pixelate, so I made the circle the size I wanted before adding the paper. I used the Align feature to align the three photos on the left side and rotated the title. I added some brads on a strip of paper for a little visual interest, and that's about it!

Next up? A soccer layout that I created the same day that I took the pictures - how fun is that? Be sure to check back for that.

If you'd like to learn more about My Digital Studio, click here to watch a short video that shows some of the fun things you can make.

To purchase My Digital Studio, click here.It'sitem #118108, and the price is $79.95. You can get yours at a 50% discount by hosting a $400 workshop by November 30. Contact me today to book your!