My Digital Studio - Give it a Try!

Digitally created cards, scrapbook pages, calendars?  I wasn't sure if this was for me.  I like touching the papers, ribbons, stamps, etc.  In fact, I had created a photo book online through Walgreens a couple of years ago for a Christmas present.  It wasn't much fun.

Fast forward to November 2012.   I attended the Stampin' Up! regional convention in Lansing, Michigan.  One of the on-stage demonstrations was all about My Digital Studio.  What a program! I could create something in MDS and print it at home or submit it online to be professionally printed.  Everything matched all my Stampin' Up! supplies.  I could do a hybrid project - partially printed with some actual 3D embellishments added by me.  With my matching Stampin' Up! supplies!  I could even change the colors of the Designer Series Paper, as well as other embellishments!  Why, this could be fun!

I went home and downloaded the free trial (Click here) .  Not bad.  It was pretty easy.  I had an idea for a Christmas present for my mom.  (It's okay, it was last Christmas as she has her present).  I would digitally create a calendar for her.  A few years back I crafted one for her that she loved.  The beauty - not having to cut paper, etc.  Plus, I could work on it from my laptop while Celia was in dance class.  

A few weeks later my in-laws gave me a check for Christmas.  I promptly deposited it (electronically, thank you very much). The next day I ordered and downloaded MDS! (Stampin' Up! had it on sale - my favorite way to shop, sales!). 

My mom loves her calendar.  The beauty of it was I could even have it shipped directly to her.  So, when I make one for my MIL out in California, I can ship it directly to her!  

I did not have it shipped to my mom directly.  I wanted to see it first.  I could not have been more pleased.  The print was of great quality, as was the paper.  The pictures looked superb!

Since then, I have created cards.  One I had printed by Stampin' Up!.  I printed the others at home.  My home quality printing was great, too.  I needed a quick card, but didn't have one in my stash that fit the occasion. My stamps were already packed away due to the Great Craft Room Make Over.  I had a card in less than five minutes!

Unsure if digital papercrafting is for you?  Try the free download.  Here is what it includes:

• Full access to the software at NO COST for 30 days.
• Full design functionality.
• View content here.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.*

Love it?  Then download the full version! The price of MDS has dropped even lower than the sale price I took advantage of back on Thanksgiving weekend 2012.  You still get all the great content that I paid more for. Bargain for you! Only $19.95!!  Click here to download and purchase the software. Here is what you will receive:

• Full software
• Loaded with digital content to get you started
• View content here.
• Download (item 130646) or Disc* (item 130647)
• Mac and Windows compatible

The full version comes with a lot of content.  You can also purchase more digital embellishments, papers, punches, and brush stamp sets online.  But really, it comes with plenty of digital content to get you started.

If you decide to try MDS, let me know.  I am happy to walk you through anything you might have questions about.  I will also get together with you and play with it! 
Really, though, the program is easy to use.

I am realizing more each time I use My Digital Studio that I love it! Who knew?