I cannot believe it!
“I” Lauren Meader, computer challenged paper crafter made my very FIRST Digi card! The photo at the top is of the set of 4 I did, boxed together). Individual cards are shown below.
What is SO great about that?
Well Im so computer challenged, that its a miracle I can email, let only use a digi kit!
After seeing the stamp set pre-view of Eat Cake on Nichole’s blog ——>here, I HAD to try it out.
She posted step by step directions for using these kits ——> HERE,
Let me tell you those visuals and everything were SO good even “I” could do it! Im a very visual person and often dont need/use directions I just pull it apart visually-so THANKS NICHOLE!! Your instructions were PERFECT!
I downloaded them all-after making sure I did the first one right.
Now MY PROBLEM!
I dont have a fancy editing software like Microsoft Word, but I DO have Word Pad. I know you can laugh-thats not even real editing software! LOL!
BUT you can still use these kits.
If you are like me and dont have it, just follow Nichole’s directions in Chapter 1
then for chapter 2 here is what I had to do.
1) Went into my files and opened them up. As reccommened, I had created a seperate file for the Digi kits to make it easier to find
2) Right clicked on image I wanted-clicked “Open with” , then went to PAINT.
3) Clicked on image in paint, then Ctrl a, Ctrl c. (this means the control button plus the letter)
4) Opened a window with Word pad. Clicked in there, then did CTRL v.
Now you can make duplicate images (move cursor and click CTRL v again), or make the images smaller or larger-whatever you need! WAY COOL! Prints in seconds!!
I used my Papertrey Ink-White cardstock in my printer.
I made FOUR cards using the downloads from this free kit-
ALL supplies are from Papertrey Ink Eat Cake Download (including patterned paper).
The cardstock was also Papertrey Ink White. I used flower punches and ribbon for other accents.
Here they are!
Just click on each photo for a larger view!
Pretty cool huh? I was quite proud. All 4 cards took 1 hour! That includes the printing and editing :D.
I had so much fun doing these.
Dont get me wrong -I still NEED my stamps! This was just a fun alternative. And since I want the new set-it tied me over a little bit till the 15th.
I made these for a friend who I bought a Digital Photo Calendar making kit. I thought I should make her cards digiatl too to show it can be easy. AND she can give them as gifts to everyone ;D
Thanks for looking. Let me know what you think-or if you tried it send me a link.
Did you see the Riendeer Kit? OMWord! I NEED that reindeer made into a stamp!!!
OK off to get the kids Christmas photos done.
Wish us LOTS of good smiles-at the same time!
16 Responses for "I did it!!! I made a digi card!"
Those turned out GREAT Lauren! It’s been a long time since I use my PSP for anything other than resizing and watermarking my photos. I should really get back into PSP! Thanks for the links…I’ll check them out AFTER I get your sketch done 😉
Lauren: Got the magazines and jungle set of stamps this week and I am loving those little animals. Thanks so much. I can relate to the “baby tomatoes” incident. When my girls were 2 and 4, they ate a bottle of St. Joseph baby aspirin they managed to get hold of. One threw up right away and the other some time later! These little ones can really keep you crazy! Thanks again.
Lovely cards,what a great job you’ve done!!!!!!
Great instructions Lauren. And don’t worry about being computer challenged. The best advice I have is to make copies of your stuff. That way if you mess something up you can always go back. Also, sometimes things you do by mistake end up looking real cool.
– Scrapless Press, photo cards for any occasion
http://scraplesspress.com/blog
Wow. I’m going to have to try these.
Awesome cards Lauren! I can see I’ll likely be in trouble tonight, especially since we just bought a new truck…I really have NO business spending ANYTHING!
I’m glad to hear Alexa made out ok after eating the ‘baby tomatoes’ yikes, it really does only take a minute…
Hoping you are having a good weekend, hope to make that phone call to you this week…I don’t know where last week went!!!
HUGS,
Me 🙂
Those are great!
Great job Lauren! Im still digging my heals in though with the digi thing, lol! And I’m counting down the hours/minutes til I can order the actual cake set!
Happy picture taking!
Very cute! You did a great job on the digi cards! I’m liking these new sets – very cute indeed! Haven’t tried the digi cards – but if I do, I’ll let you know how it goes.
You always do such a beautiful job, these are no exception. I can’t wait for the stamps!! Where was the reindeer set?
As for the baby tomatoes, I can relate BIG time. When I was little I got a hold of hot peppers I thought were cherries, my mother almost died when I showed her what I ate. Then when she knew I was alright, she almost killed me for scaring her! *Ü* LOL
These are beautiful Lauren. Hope your daugther is doing better,
Hugs,
Jennifer 🙂
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Congrats on your digi cards!!! What a great NEW hobby…(heee heee)
Thanks for the links, Lauren. Somehow I missed those! I love both digi and paper…
Wow…these turned out great, Lauren! Good for you for doing something new! You’d never know it was your first!
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