Don’t Forget the Little Things!

Hello My MDS friends!

With holiday merchandise beginning to fill our local department store shelves, I've started thinking about Christmas. It's almost that time of year (not that I'm counting). I keep thinking of how I can use My Digital Studio for my Christmas gifts. I love making things for my loved ones instead of buying something from a store. And, in my experience, handmade gifts are welcomed with open arms in my family. I was looking through downloads and came across the Melt in Your Mouth Photobook Template (released July 24) and was instantly intrigued. The colors are vibrant, the patterns are fun and the best part—it already has recipes with mouthwatering pictures in it!

So, with the work already done (thanks, Stampin' Up!) I have more time to spend with my family and less time contemplating how to get started, I decided to print myself a copy. I wanted this recipe book to stand out from my others in my small collection and wanted something that could ship easily at a low cost. I decided a 5" x 5" soft cover photobook was a perfect fit for my needs. When I unboxed my book, I fell in love. The little book was so CUTE! With inspiration at my fingertips, I wanted to keep going, so I converted my project into a 5-1/2" x 6-1/2" easel calendar as well. I'm so excited to start sharing these adorable cookbooks and newly adopted recipes with my loved ones. Are you going to use MDS 2 to make gifts for loved ones this year? I can't wait to hear all your ideas!

Hope Gibson, Technical Demonstrator Support Agent

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Comment by Alana Jean-Louis on October 24, 2012 at 7:48pm: HOPE - SOOOOO FUN! I had almost forgotten about the 5x5 option... let alone the soft cover option! hahhaaa! they do look totally adorable!

one more idea - which came from one of my students upon seeing the longer calendar project we did with Holly Linford at Convention 2011 +fun class.... she decided that a calendar should go on one side - and a recipe suitable for that month should go on the other side! so smart! 2 in 1! I love how a recipe book like this always stays open to the page you need, and takes up so LITTLE precious counter space real estate!

Comment by Elizabeth Rush on October 24, 2012 at 2:32pm: oh goodness, i wouldnt have thought to use the easel calander as a cook book but it makes perfect sense!! I will do this with the cookies recipes my girlfriends and I use each year at Christmas!

Comment by Hope on October 24, 2012 at 2:09pm: I actually also just ordered another, but a Halloween version!

Comment by Andrea Bowden on October 24, 2012 at 12:59pm: When I saw Hope print the 5x5 softcover version of this template, I had to order 2 for myself. These are THE cutest books in person! I plan on giving some out for holiday gifts :)

Comment by Julie T on October 24, 2012 at 12:18pm: The small books are so cute! Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Lindsey Hortin on October 24, 2012 at 10:50am: Hope, I love these projects! I definitely want to order my own. Thanks for sharing such a great idea.