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Are You Switching to Verizon?

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The day has finally arrived where the iPhone 4 comes to Verizon. Many of us have been frustrated with the AT&T network for years....
I was one of many who was disappointed to hear that some features from the new Apple TV would not necessarily be ported to the...
Even though it isn't listed on the Netflix instantly to your TV page, you can watch lots of movies and TV shows streamed from...
When I'm dashing to a meeting with my iPad, I prefer to tote it in a case. It's easier to hang on to, and I...
The Apple Bluetooth keyboard can be paired to the iPad. By doing so, you open up a whole new world of input options for this...
The CHA Show had a number of hidden gems that I found interesting. In this podcast, Stephanie joins me at the mic to review...
Dig around in your dresser drawer, and chances are that you'll find old gift boxes that are too nice to throw away, but you're...
Photo artist Stephanie Scheetz shows you how to take everyday, boring gift boxes and transform them into personalized works of art using your photographs....
Often referred to as "shrinky dinks," shrink plastic artwork is easy to create using your own images, and inkjet printer, and a conventional oven....

Redimats for Quick Finishing Touches

REDIMAT makes presenting your pictures fast and easy with their convenient REDI-PAKS. Each kit includes 25 pre-cut mat boards, backings, and plastic bags. Starting...
Editor's Note -- Recently I was corresponding with TDS member Brian F Wilkie about a project he was working on. Brian had figured out how...
You can make photo art notecards that won't be just good; they'll be professional too. And I'll show you how. This workflow uses Aperture software,...
Our own Stephanie Scheetz attended the CHA Summer Convention and Tradeshow in Orlando, Florida, and sits down with Derrick to report on interesting things there...

Shrink Plastic Charms

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Remember the awe and amazement you had the first time you played with Shrinky Dinks? Watching a piece of plastic curl and shrink into a...
Painting without a brush. Artist Tim Mancusi joins Stephanie Scheetz and demonstrates how you can transform your photographs into beautiful works of art. Tim...

Make Your Own Gift Wrapping Paper

You put a lot of thought into finding that perfect present. So why not put a little extra time into how it's wrapped and really...

Create Artistic Pet Silhouettes from Your Photos

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Sometimes you just don't know when you'll find inspiration for your next craft project. One of my favorite TV shows, Groomer Has It put...
The new Creative Output section of The Digital Story was created to inspire photographers to find new ways to share their images with others. I...

Photo Displays in a Pinch

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Sometimes creative photo displays are right in front of you. Paper clamps aren't just for holding a stack of unpaid bills. Believe it or not,...
Stephanie Scheetz is a talented artist, engaging personality, and oversees the new Creative Output section on The Digital Story. Her latest video, Make a...
This week Stephanie begins by taking you shopping to a bargain store, then heads back to the studio to design a custom notebook that features...

Buckle-Up Frame Present for Dad on Father's Day

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Unfortunately, many people these days have to tighten their belts to make ends meet. It's tough to think about gift giving when so much of...

A Time to Remember - Make Your Own Photo Clock

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I absolutely love it when I can create something cool out of an object that would normally get thrown away. Case in point... CD discs....
Your photos can be used to make beautiful custom gift bags. And the best part is, you don't even need a photo printer. Stephanie Scheetz...

Packing Tape Transparencies

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Sure packing tape has many uses, but in photography? And crafting? Certainly! Packing tape transparencies are not only simple to make, but offer countless...

Clipboard Frame

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It's amazing what can be turned into a frame. During a recent trip to my favorite Salvation Army store in search of a frame,...

Meet Stephanie

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Meet Stephanie Scheetz. She's a photographer, an artist, and is very handy with do it yourself crafting projects too. In this first of a...

Close to Your Heart Jewelry

I've been known to cry at the movies- but while watching the Academy Awards? I have to admit though, when I saw Mickey Rourke...