MDS calendar saga continues. . . .

I'm back with the next installment!

Here is the April page, featuring one of my
favorite photos currently. . .
You may have seen a peek at this first
one if you have been to my
facebook page.

(I will show you the original photo
at the bottom of the post, for comparison)

This layout isn't much of a layout.

However, it is all about the feeling I
get when I see that photo.
Reading is so important in my home.
I am doing my level best to raise
my girls to love reading
as much as their mommy does.

It's kindof a magical picture for me :)

Speaking of magical,
so is cupcake batter. . .
Magically Yummy!

Hence the May page:

Classic!

I *love* how the top note shape
points to my baby's
yummy little face!

A fun tradition since moving to PA
is our favorite little farm. They grow so
many things. Including all
the fun "picking fruits"

Here are the girls picking some
Strawberries for the June page:

Only two more installments of MDS, and
you will get to see some fun new
sneak-peek things from the Spring Occasions
Mini catalog and Sale-a-Bration!!!

Some of the cutest dang things since. . .
the last Occasions catalog! LOL

What is it about the spring Mini that
gets me all verklempt?

Here is the favorite I wanted to share:

I have been playing around with Aperture
on my DSLR and trying to get some fun
effects. . .like the overexposure here.

Fun times :)

Happy Monday! If that's possible :)

IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU ARE A SENIOR
MEMBER OF MY FAMILY WHO HAS
ACCIDENTALLY STUMBLED UPON MY
BLOG, DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER!

!!CHRISTMAS PRESENT SPOILER ALERT!!
pssssshew! That was close!

The stamping that has been happening around here
this month has been primarily digital. . .

Do you have MDS? Do you have any idea
what that means?? LOL

My Digital Studio comes in various options,
but it is a digital design software using all
Stampin' Up! artwork and exclusive colors.

I am making calendars for Grandparents this year,
and did last year also. This year's gift comes with a
scrapbook to put last year's pages in :)

January's page:

I do not profess to be an MDS expert, as I am
just figuring everything out.

(I will tell you however, that digital art
from Stampin' Up is compatible with other
programs, and you can use non-SU artwork
with MDS! Go Crazy with it!)

I tend to like lots of color and contrast,
with minimal "fuss" so far. . .

And always, the primary focus is the picture
of my babies. . .because that's what they really
want to see anyway!! Or maybe that's just me?

February's page:

I made sure to do plenty of pages with both
girls, and each of them have a couple where
they are the focus. Especially their
birthday month. . . .

March page:

I plan to share all the pages. . .some are
better than others! One thing I will say is
that every time I use MDS I learn something new
and cool! I also have been scoping out:

mydigitalstudio.net

Here you will find lots of videos and tutorials,
digital pages, and inspiration for projects.

Next will be April/May/June!
There is a sneak peek on my facebook page
using one of my FAVORITE photos currently.
And if you haven't liked my facebook page yet?

As my baby girl would say:
"Pretty Please on a cherry on top!"