Nov 13, 2012 | Business Opportunity, cards, specials
There are some Stampin' Up! sets that I love in theory but sometimes find it hard to create with….not sure why…but Everything Eleanor is one of them. I love the images, but can't always create something to my satisfaction….but I _do_ like this one! The label image and sentiment were stamped first, then masked with scrap paper so that the swirls stamped afterwards appear to go behing the label. I was really happy with how this one turned out, except for one thing… I found that my new format Rich Razzleberry pad was sooooo juicy that the ink would get onto my fingers and then I'd end up smudging the cardfront. Happily, that's what embellishments help with – I placed the smallest of Paper Daisies onto the card to cover up some of the smudges, and then added a little bling with Basic Rhinestone.
Oh…by the way, if you'd like to get your hands on a full SET of those new format ink pads for FREE – please contact me! Buy a starter kit and not only will you get a ready-made home based business, you'll get a free set of ink pads! This is a great way to give your business a boost (or, let's face it, supply your crafting habit…LOL). Host a workshop with sales of $575 or more and you can also get a free set of ink pads! (or do both and get TWO sets of ink pads!!!!). This deal only lasts until December 16th – so don't miss out!!
Nov 4, 2012 | Announcements, specials
Don't miss out! Stampin' Up! is offering three FREE downloads for you! Click on the image or HERE to get them. They are great in My Digital Studio software, but can also be used in other photo editing software as well….so what are you waiting for? They're only available until tomorrow, Monday November 5th. Seriously. Don't miss out. It would just be silly to walk away from a freebie, don't you think??!! Contact me if you have any questions.
Nov 1, 2012 | Announcements, Business Opportunity, specials
Stampin' Up! has a great new special! From November 1 – December 16, host a qualifying workshop OR buy the starter kit and get a FREE SET OF INK PADS! These are the new reformatted ink pads that give great coverage and ease of crafting. Why not "double dip"….get your starter kit with a set of ink pads, then host your own workshop with sales of $575 or more and you could end up with another set of ink pads….
Contact me for more details. I do still have a few open dates during the promotion period if you'd like to book an in home class/workshop!
Oct 28, 2012 | specials
Stampin' Up! is celebrating Digital Scrapbooking Day with 50% off all digital kits – plus there will be free downloads available! More details tomorrow – or check my online store under "My Digital Studio".
A reminder that there is a free 30 day trial of My Digital Studio 2 (MDS2 for short) – here's some technical info in case you were looking to download this in time to use it with the kits and free downloads! As well, if you place your order for your free download through my online store, I will send you exclusive video tutorials on using the software!
Here's some technical information about installing the trial, especially if you already have My Digital Studio…
If you have the original My Digital Studio software and would like to try the MDS 2 Trial, you have a couple of options for installing the trial software:
- Save over My Digital Studio software. You can install MDS 2 Trial directly over your original My Digital Studio program. This will allow you to access all the downloads you have already purchased for My Digital Studio in your MDS 2 Trial program without having to re-download any of your digital content. Use this option if you are confident that you will purchase the MDS 2 software before the end of the trial.
- Save in a new location. Or, you can install MDS 2 Trial in a different location on your computer. If you do this, you will have to download any of your previously purchased My Digital Studio content into your new MDS 2 (if you want to use that content). The plus side is that if you install the MDS 2 Trial in a different location, it will not alter your original My Digital Studio program. So, after the 30-day trial, if you use your original My Digital Studio software, you will still have access to all of your original downloads without re-downloading.
You can save the trial software in a different location by giving it a different name when you see this screen during the installation process:
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If you purchase downloads during the 30-day trial period, they will be added to your most recently installed software, which is the MDS 2 Trial. After the trial period is over, you may need to re-download that content depending on whether or not you purchase the software and where you save it.
This is important! No matter how you download the trial, if you are going to buy the MDS 2 software, we strongly recommend purchasing it before your trial period has expired. 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 that you get when you purchase MDS 2 or MDS 2+.
So, if you installed the MDS 2 Trial over your original My Digital Studio software (option 1 above) and you wait until after the 30 days are over, you will have to re-download and install all your purchased digital content in order to use it in your original My Digital Studio software. Any downloads purchased during the trial period will also have to be re-downloaded. Also, since you replaced your original software, if you decide not to purchase MDS 2, you will have to reinstall the software too.
If you installed the MDS 2 Trial in a different place on your computer (option 2 above) and you wait until after the 30 days are over, any downloads purchased and installed during the trial period will have to be reinstalled. Your original My Digital Studio software will remain exactly the same, and you won’t have to reinstall it.
During the 30-day trial period, if you decide to purchase the software, you can follow the options listed above to save the permanent software. If you save it over your original My Digital Studio software, you will not need to re-download your purchased downloads; however, if you save it in a new location, you will need to add those downloads to the new MDS 2 software. If you purchase the upgrade or MDS 2, all you’ll have to do is enter the product key. If you purchase MDS 2+, then you’ll want to follow the instructions above so that all of the new content is installed. Keep in mind that our new SVG stamp brush sets will not work in the original My Digital Studio software.
Hope that's not too confusing – please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Oct 25, 2012 | Announcements, specials
Yes,you heard that right! Stampin' Up! is having a stamp sale! On Monday, October 29th, receive 15% off almost every stamp in the Stampin' Up! catalogue – the main catalogue AND the Holiday catalogue. No coupon needed! Stamps EXCLUDED from this offer: Hostess stamp sets, Bundled stamp sets (like the ornament bundle in the Holiday catalogue) and Digital Stamp Brush sets. However, everything else seems like it's going to be fair game, including the single stamps. If you're a digital crafter, keep reading…
To take part from anywhere in Canada: place your order online HERE on Monday, October 29th. Or, email me now with your order & I will place it for you on Monday October 29th.
DIGITAL CRAFTERS: Starting Monday, October 29th until Monday, November 5th, you can get 50% off all Digital kits, plus there will be some free downloads available!
But wait, there's more! Stampin' Up! is also offering a new batch of single stamps – some of which are never before seen designs. You can see the new batch HERE and HERE. These join the single stamps available from the sets Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings.
Oct 2, 2012 | Announcements, Christmas, Seasonal Catalogue, specials
Stampin' Up! is offering a special for the month of October. Hopefully you noticed that the Holiday Catalogue offers a discount on certain products bundled together – for example, the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and coordinating framelits (love them!). For the month of October, if you purchase the set or bundle plus the lovely Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, you will receive the Festive Paper Piercing Pack for FREE! You will be able to create scads of gorgeous holiday cards with these items! Click on the image or on this link to see the flyer. If you're anywhere in Canada and ready to start shopping, click here!
There are some Stampin' Up! sets that I love in theory but sometimes find it hard to create with….not sure why…but Everything Eleanor is one of them. I love the images, but can't always create something to my satisfaction….but I _do_ like this one! The label image and sentiment were stamped first, then masked with scrap paper so that the swirls stamped afterwards appear to go behing the label. I was really happy with how this one turned out, except for one thing… I found that my new format Rich Razzleberry pad was sooooo juicy that the ink would get onto my fingers and then I'd end up smudging the cardfront. Happily, that's what embellishments help with – I placed the smallest of Paper Daisies onto the card to cover up some of the smudges, and then added a little bling with Basic Rhinestone. 
