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!
Sep 14, 2012 | Announcements, Information, specials
Today's Frugal Friday tip? It's the last day to save 31% on selected digital downloads and MDS Professional Printing services! The special was extended until today. You can click on the image to be taken directly to the digital sales items. You can purchase them through my online store from anywhere in Canada, and they'll be available instantly for download and use for your digital and hybrid (combination of digital & traditional) crafting. The digital downloads can be used in both Mac & Windows operating systems, and can be used in the My Digital Studio (MDS) software or other photo editing software that can deal with .png files. PLUS there are no shipping charges! TGIF and have a fun weekend crafting digitally!
Sep 1, 2012 | Announcements, Events, specials
How cute is that image?! Stampin' Up! has a special for September – a free spool of 3/8" stitched satin ribbon for every $50 of merchandise that you order. Each roll of ribbon is valued at $12.50 but you will get it for free! Choose from one of the new In Colours – Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple or Summer Starfruit.
Hope that you are enjoying your long weekend (the last of the summer – how did that happen already?!). If you are looking to go back to school, consider attending a card class with me! My next monthly card class is THIS Wednesday, September 5th at 7pm here in Burlington. Cost is $20 and includes all supplies and envelopes – all you have to do is show up! Your class fee is waived with a minimum $35 order – but heck, you should make it $50 to get a free roll of ribbon!!! Contact me to register in advance & get directions if you haven't been here before. See you in class!
Aug 31, 2012 | Announcements, Business Opportunity, specials
Stampin' Up! has announced they'll be extending the printers tray promotion until September 16th. If you purchase the starter kit before then, you will receive this fun "Howloween" project for FREE (a $75 value). BUT if you act before the end of August, I will give you an ink pad to help you complete this project (and your craft business supplies.
Sign up with me – online, instantly,from anywhere in Canada and when I receive notification of your starter kit purchase, I will contact you to find out which colour ink pad you'd like.
This is such a fun way to start your Stampin' Up! business whether you're looking for your own home based business or just a bit of extra income to make your life easier (and more crafty!). Contact me if you have any questions.
Here's another photo so you can see the finished project and the supplies that you will receive. (the other photo is one that I took at convention of the displayed project)
