Halloween Card Using My Digital Studio 2 (Stampin' Up!)

 
Since this whole week has been hot, I'm focusing today on cooler weather and Halloween.   I used quite a bit of tricks to create this cute Halloween card.   The cat was facing right, so I copied and flipped him over to face left also.   The pumpkin was black so I changed him to Pumpkin Pie.   The eyes and mouth are a circle punch of daffodil yellow moved backward - doesn't it look like it is has a candle inside.   The Happy Halloween was a black digital stamp that I used the color change for to create the two colors.   The large bat didn't have any eyes, so I used small digital pearls to create them.  I think they look rather spooky and perfect for this card.   The background was a large 12 x 12 scrapbook page (digital), I used only the upper left hand portion by cropping it out.  It has the neatest looking texture.

I have samples on my blog all this week for My Digital Studio 2.   There are also links to the videos and forums.   Take a moment to go back and look.  

I hope many of you will decide to try My Digital Studio 2 also.   I doubt that I will ever give up my traditional stamping, but this way is sure fun too. 


Stampin' Up! Digital Items Used:
Embellishments
    Basic Pearls and Rhinestones\Basic Pearls and Rhinestones - pearl small
   
Stamps
    Calendar Basics Kit\Calendar Kit - pumpkin, Color = PUMPKIN PIE 255,130,1
    Spooky Bingo Bits\Spooky Bingo Bits - black cat, Color = 0,0,0
    _Designer Kits\Spooky Bats\Spooky Bats - bat 4, Color = 0,0,0
    _Designer Kits\Christmas Jingle - stamps\All Holidays\All Holidays - halloween

Punches
    Basics\1.25 Circle Punch, Fill Color = SUMMER SUN 255,196,56

Photos
    Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Wicked Fun - designer series paper\Wicked Fun - 1

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Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

My Digital Studio Downloads, Sale-A-Bration, Announcements, and New Stampin' Up! Catalog

Always wonderful to see new My Digital Studio Downloads .... the latest are now available and may be viewed HERE.

 Click HERE to view the Sale-A-Bration Brochure

Sale-A-Bration is almost over ... just a few more days remaining since it will end on Saturday, March 31st.   Don't miss out on this great opportunity to earn FREE product with every $50 Stampin' Up! purchase (before tax & shipping).    It has been a highly successful campaign again this year.   Thank you all for your orders.    CLICK HERE to place your orders.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stampin' Up! will announce on April 15th, 2012 the stamp sets that will be retiring and will NOT be in the new catalog that will premiere on June 1st.    These sets will be available until the end of May 2012.

Stampin' Up! will announce on April 25th, 2012 the Retired Accessories/Decor Elements that will be retiring and will NOT be in the new catalog that will premiere on June 1st.   These items are will ONLY be available while supplies last.  They are sold as a first come, first serve basis.   Items have been known to sell out immediately.

The following In-Colors will be retiring on May 31st, 2012:

Peach Parfait
Poppy Parade
Pear Pizzazz
Concord Crush
Blushing Bride

That means these colors and anything associated with them (Classic Inks, Refills, Card Stock, Ribbon, Stampin' Write Markers, Designer Series Papers, Buttons and more will also retire.   If there are any of these products you know you will want, I highly, highly recommend that you order them NOW so you don't miss out.   As these five color retire, 5 new ones and their coordinating products will be introduced.   In Colors stay in the catalog for two full years before retiring.

Stampin' Up! Idea Book And Catalog 2012 - 2013

Anyone who has placed an order thru me or thru my Stampin' Up! website from July 1, 2011 thru the end of May 2012 will automatically receive a FREE copy of the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog 2012 - 2013.   It will arrive towards the end of May.   It is my gift to my customers as a way to say "Thank You" for using me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.   The new catalog will be active as of June 1, 2012 and will run thru the end of May 2013.  As a demonstrator we pay for all of the catalogs and mailings to our customers.   Stampin' Up! does not "give" the catalogs/mailing to us even when they are mailed from Stampin' Up!.  

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

FREE Express Trial Version of My Digital Studio Now Available

Here's a great opportunity offered by Stampin' Up! to try My Digital Studio.

My Digital Studio Express Trial - Digital Download, item #129600
Price: $0.00
This download was added on 2/1/2012 With the FREE 30-day trial, you’ll get: * Full access to the software at NO COST for 30 days. * Full design functionality. * Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express—that’s $50 worth of content! * Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between. * Access to our professional print services. For use beyond 30 days, purchase My Digital Studio Express, item #124483 or the My Digital Studio, item #118108 disc version. FAQ: How do you get it? You can download the software and access the free trial just as you would a Stampin' Up! digital download by downloading from OEX (item 129600).  Because this is a digital download, customers will need to place their order themselves thru my Stampin' Up! Website.  Then you will be able to download it immediately for use. What do you do once you try it and like it? Once the 30-day free trial period is over, you can purchase the downloadable or disc version of the software to continue using it. You'll simply open up the trial version you already have on your computer, and will be prompted to enter the product registration key you received after purchasing the software. (You'll receive this key via e-mail if you purchase the downloadable version, and you'll find it along with your shipped software if you purchase the disc version.)  Q: How long can we take advantage of the My Digital Studio Express trial? A: This is an ongoing offer. We want all our customers to be able to try My Digital Studio. Q: What digital content comes with the My Digital Studio Express Trial?A: My Digital Studio Express includes one stamp brush set, 12 Designer Series Paper patterns, 81 embellishments, 26 punches, and 5 designer templates. You can view a list of the included content here. Q: What's the difference between My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express?A: My Digital Studio Express is My Digital Studio software that you can download directly to your computer without having to wait for discs to be shipped to you. The program functionality is exactly the same as the disc version of the software with less digital content. (To see what content is included in My Digital Studio Express, click here.)  You can watch a quick video explaining the difference between My Digital Studio and My Digital Studio Express here. Q: Do I have to have access to the Internet to use the trial?A: Yes.  You need access to the Internet both to place your order to download the program. Q: Can I get the My Digital Studio Express Trial on a disc? A: No. The My Digital Studio Express Trial is only available as a download over the Internet. However, the file is not large, so even if you have a dial-up internet connection, you will still be able to download the program. Q: What are the system requirements to use My Digital Studio?A: You can see the system requirements for My Digital Studio here. Q: How do I install the My Digital Studio Express Trial software after I  have ordered it? A: Customers can access their My Digital Studio Express Trial download through the Downloads section of their account. Make sure they select Mac or Windows, and the download and install wizards will walk them through the rest of the process. Q: Is the trial version of the software different from the paid version of My Digital Studio Express? A: No. When you order the My Digital Studio Express Trial, you will receive the full version of My Digital Studio Express. The software will function exactly the same as if you had purchased the software--you can design, purchase downloads, and print. The only difference is that you can only use the trial version for 30 days. Q: Can I place a print order with the trial version? A: Yes. You have full access to everything you can do in My Digital Studio for a full 30 days. This includes full designing functionality, printing, and the ability to purchase downloads. Q: Do my 30 days start as soon as I download My Digital Studio? A: Your 30 day trial period starts as soon as you launch the program. It does not matter when you download the program, your 30 days will start as soon as you actually launch (open) the program. Q: Will the trial still last 30 days even if I order it in the middle or end of the month? A: You can order the My Digital Studio Trial at any time. The trial period is not tied to the calendar. The trial period will begin as soon as you launch the program, and you will be able to use it for the next 30 days. Q: What happens after the 30 day trial period is over? A: When you launch the software after the 30 day trial period is over, you will be prompted to enter a product key. You will not be able to use the software again until you have entered a product key. You can get a product key by purchasing My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express. The product key prompt will include a link to the software page of MyDigitalStudio.net, which will tell your customers where to order the software. Q: How do I purchase My Digital Studio after the trial period is over? A: Simply add My Digital Studio (item 118108) or My Digital Studio Express (item 124483) to your next order. If you order My Digital Studio Express, you will not need to reinstall the software. A product key will be e-mailed to you; after you complete your purchase, just enter that product key when the program prompts you to. If you purchase the disc version of My Digital Studio, you will need to use the installation discs in order to access the included digital content. The installation wizard will walk you through the process, including entering the product key (which you'll receive with your shipped discs). You will not lose any downloads or projects from your 30-day trial period.  Q: What happens to digital downloads I purchase during the 30 day trial period? A: You will have continued access to any downloads you purchase during the trial period. If you choose to purchase the software, you will simply need to enter a product key, and you will be able to use all your downloads like normal. If you do not purchase the software, you will still have access to your downloads through your download manager, and you will be able to load them to the digital design software of your choice. Q: Can I use My Digital Studio digital downloads in other design programs? A: Yes. The My Digital Studio digital downloads will work with any digital design program. Q: Will my saved projects be lost when the free trial ends? A: You will not be able to edit any of your projects through My Digital Studio after the trial period has ended unless you purchase the software. If you do chose to purchase the software, you will be able to access all your projects. If you don't choose to purchase the software, we recommend you save your projects as jpg files. You will then be able to use them like you use any of your jpg (picture) files. Q: Can I have two free trials? A: No. The My Digital Studio Express Trial will only work once. After your 30 days are over, you need to purchase the software to continue using the program. Q: What if I don't want to purchase the software at the end of the trial period? A: You can uninstall the software at any time. Q: Are there other free My Digital Studio downloads available? A: We do occasionally offer free My Digital Studio downloads. These are generally promotions that run for a short amount of time, and will be announced in a current update. Download some of our free digital downloads for the 2010 In Color Card Stock and Designer Series Papers. You can find links to those downloads here. Q: Will My Digital Studio work on my iPad? A: No. We do not have a My Digital Studio app at this time.  Q: How do I use My Digital Studio? A: We have several videos and resources available for both you and your customers on the training section of MyDigitalStudio.net that will help you learn how to use the program.

You may order from my Stampin' Up! website 24/7 by CLICKING HERE, then click on Shop Now or by contacting me directly. My e-mail link is at the top of the screen.

Mary Director
Stampin' Up! Senior Supervisor, Independent Demonstrator & Creative Coach
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)