My Digital Studio - Download Sale

Who doesn't love a good sale?  And when it's digital downloads as well as print products, that makes it even better!  These prices are good through June 15th so take advantage of this special while you can!

When I first purchased My Digital Studio, I wasn't quite sure how I was going to use it.  I am a die-hard stamper and I love the feel of the paper and stamps in my hand so I wasn't quite sure if or how I would use it.  Well, I have to say, "I am hooked!".  I have found that I use MDS to create hybrid projects.  In other words, I still create using my paper and stamps but then I can print just the right size sentiment or image on card stock, punch (or cut) it out and stick it on my project!

I have also found that creating jpeg images is a snap with MDS.  I like posting pictures on my Facebook page as well as here on my blog and if I ever need a "custom" image, I can make it with MDS.  So quick and easy!

Now whenever Stampin' Up! has a digital download sale, I'm all over it!  The templates they create are just adorable and sometimes I don't even change a thing - I just print and go!

You can always print your own projects or you can have Stampin' Up! print them for you.  View the sale prices of the print products.

Check out all the amazing digital downloads that are 25% off through June 15th.  Get them while you can!

Happy Stamping!

My Digital Studio - New Price

Did you know that Stampin' Up! has reduced the price of the My Digital Studio to just $19.95 (from $79.95)?  If you've never tried digital, now's the time!

This past week I was just playing around with the program and, I have to say, the thing I like the best are the designer templates.  When you use the templates, the work has been done for you!  You know I like quick and simple and that's just what the templates are.

Every month, I need lots of thank you and birthday cards and it never seems that I have enough time to make as many as I need.  So, this month, I'm going to make them with My Digital Studio and have Stampin' Up! print them for me!  (I can print them myself in a pinch, but Stampin' Up!'s quality is unbeatable!)

Here are a couple cards I've selected that are templates.  What do you think?

I was even thinking of taking these ideas and making traditional cards with them.  I'm curious how close I can come to making these cards with my paper, inks and stamps.

I just love the butterflies on theses two projects!  (So ready for Spring!)

If you want to just give My Digital Studio a test drive, you can do so with the FREE My Digital Studio trial (for 30 days).  What have you got to lose?

Are you ready to give digital a try?

If you have tried digital, do you prefer it or traditional paper crafting?

I think I like both!

Happy Stamping!

Digital Scrapbooking Day = FREE Downloads!

What do you get when you combine Digital Scrapbooking Day and My Digital Studio?  A week of FREE downloads and 50% off all digital kits!

You must have My Digital Studio2 for these downloads to work.  

Get your FREE downloads HERE!

Would you like more information about digital?  

mydigitalstudio.net is a great resource with tons of how-to videos, tutorials, tips, and digital ideas.

This is a card I created using My Digital Studio2.  Even if  I choose not to print it, it's a jpeg image and so I've actually emailed it to friends for their birthday!

Here is a scrapbook layout using MDS.  Can you tell I like the flower??

Happy (digital) stamping and creating!

Staying on Top of Scrapbooking

Do you have folders full of pictures saved on your computer? Maybe you have boxes of printed photos gathering dust? Or maybe you have all of your photos organized but only a partially completed scrapbook? Whether you are just starting your first scrapbook or you are an experienced scrapbooker, here are some tips to help you get more done on your scrapbooks:

*  Scrapbook your most current photos ... and then work your way back. This actually gives you a greater sense of accomplishment and keeps you motivated to keep going.

*  Use basic page layouts to save time. Just changing up the colors on the same layout changes the look. You can also use different embellishments (like Vintage Trinkets #118764 or Designer Printed Brads #122940) for a fresh look. When you use basic page layouts, you can focus on what’s important - preserving your memories. The photos and journaling that you put on each page is what will make the real difference.

*  Add Simply Scrappin’ kits to the mix. These kits, like Afternoon Daydream (#126927), come with Designer Series Paper, coordinating solid colors of textured card stock, and self-adhesive die cuts. These make creating coordinating page layouts quick and easy.

*  Lay out several pages first, and then go back and finish the pages, journal, and embellish. The Stampin’ Up albums come in different colors and sizes - like the Linen 12 x 12 ring album (#127686). The page protectors in these albums load from the top and offer the perfect place to store your page layouts, embellishments, and journaling until you complete your page.  The new 12" X 12" Divided Page Protectors create effortless and unique scrapbooks!  Divided sections allow you to mix photos, journaling, paper crafting and memorabilia in snap!

*  Go digital ... and use the Designer Templates from My Digital Studio 2+ (#130646). The SummerSmooches Photobook Template (#129919) gives you 24 pages already done for you ... just add your photos and print.  New to digital?  Try MDS2 for FREE!

Hopefully these tips will make scrapbooking even more enjoyable and result in even more scrapbooks for you to enjoy!

MDS2

I downloaded the trial version of MDS2 at convention this year and all I can say is WOW!  Digital designing is much easier than I thought it would be!  Why not give digital a try and at no cost to you, it's a deal you'll really get addicted to!  

With the FREE trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork.
• Opportunity to purchase downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets - and everything in between.
• Access to Stampin' Up!'s professional print services
• As a bonus for my online customers, 4 FREE exclusive online classes to help you get started with MDS2.  Once the trial period is over, purchase the full version and you'll receive an additional 4 exclusive online classes for FREE!

Download the FREE trial version of MDS2 today!