Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha

Wow! What could be better than great colours from ColourQ this week? Why, a fabulous Scrapbook Sketch from Stampin’ Addicts to go along with it!

Since my husband couldn’t go along to one of my friend’s wedding’s this summer, I took Eve as my date. (I asked if it was okay first, of course!) And how much more fun that Amy ended up being Eve’s third grade teacher this year!

I created this page with My Digital Studio, Stampin’ Up’s digital scrapbooking and card making software. Did you know that you can now download a free trial of the software? It’s the same fully-functional software, yours to try free for 30 days! Click here for all of the details.

Have you been wanting to play with My Digital Studio, but aren’t ready for the full commitment to buying it yet? I have great news for you! Now you can download it and use it for 30 days without buying it! The free trial comes with:

• 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.

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.) You can also sign up to be a demonstrator with the Digital+ Starter Kit — with the great discount during Sale-a-Bration, it’s a fabulous time to join!

My Digital Studio Express Trial FAQ

Q: How long can we take advantage of the My Digital Studio Express trial?
A: This is an ongoing offer. We want everyone 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 and 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: How do I order the My Digital Studio Express Trial?
A: You can order My Digital Studio Express through my online store. You can order the free trial by itself, or  add it to an order with stamping supplies or digital downloads. If the My Digital Studio Express Trial is the only item you order, you will not be asked for any credit card or payment information. If you are a new customer, you will need to create an account.

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 use My Digital Studio?
A: We have several videos and resources available  on the training section of MyDigitalStudio.net that will help you learn how to use the program.

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.

Please let me know if you have any other questions!

Today’s digital downloads from Stampin’ Up include three separate designer templates that coordinate together for one beautiful wedding ensemble! These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

Don’t have My Digital Studio? Starting on February 1st you will be able to download a free trial of My Digital Studio Express. Head over to my online store, add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart. Once you check out, you will be able to download it and install it. You can see all of the artwork that is included with the Express version here. I will have some more information about this for you tomorrow.

129357 Loving Thoughts Stamp Brush Set $5.95

Download includes:
* 11-piece stamp brush set

129356 Meant to Be Designer Congratulations $1.95

Download includes:
* 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ greeting card designer template
* 6-piece stamp brush set
* 1 label punch

Features:
* Digital-exclusive.
* Congratulations greeting card.
* Classic black and vanilla design, or change the color of any piece to coordinate with your wedding colors; all images included as stamp brushes or punches, allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.
* Pair with our Meant to Be Designer Invitation Template and Meant to Be Ensemble for complete wedding coordination. Meant to Be template and ensemble contain the label punch to customize with the wedding date.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Black, Very Vanilla

129354 Meant to Be Designer Invitation Templates $7.95

Download includes:
* 4 double-sided postcard designer templates (two 5″ x 3-1/2″, 3-1/2″ x 5″, 5″ x 7″)
* 24-piece stamp brush set
* 1 label punch

Features:
* Digital-exclusive.
* Portrait or horizontal postcard options.
* Coordinating save-the-date, invitation, and RSVP card options.
* Classic black and vanilla design, or change the color of any piece to coordinate with your wedding colors; all images included as stamp brushes or punches, allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.
* Pair with our Meant to Be Ensemble and Meant to Be Designer Congratulations Template for complete wedding coordination. Meant to Be Congratulations template and ensemble contain the same 0-9 numbers and label punch to customize with the wedding date.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Black, Very Vanilla

129355 Meant to Be Ensemble $5.95

Download includes:
* 5″ x 3-1/2″ greeting card designer template
* 2 décor designer templates (one-page 11″ x 8-1/2″ and one-page 8-1/2″ x 11″)
* 16-piece stamp brush set
* 2 punches

Features:
* Digital-exclusive.
* Pillow-box favors, table tents, and thank you card.
* Classic black and vanilla design, or change the color of any piece to coordinate with your wedding colors; all images included as stamp brushes or punches, allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.
* Pair with our Meant to Be Designer Invitation Templates and Meant to Be Designer Congratulations Template for complete wedding coordination. Meant to Be Invitation and Congratulations templates contain the same 0-9 numbers and label punch to customize with the wedding date.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Black, Very Vanilla

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) They great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 4, 2012! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.

Stampin’ Up has some great new digital downloads again this week, including one based on the new Candy Conversations stamp set. These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

Don’t have My Digital Studio? Starting on February 1st you will be able to download a free trial of My Digital Studio Express. Come back then and I will have some more information for you.

129345 Candy Conversations Stamp Brush Set $5.95

Download includes:
* 12-piece stamp brush set

Features:
* Additional digital pieces for even more versatility.

129353 Grand Soiree Stamp Brush Set $3.95

Download includes:
* 5-piece stamp brush set

129350 Oh Baby Photobook Template $17.95

Download includes:
* 24-page 8″ x 8″ photobook designer template
* 28-piece stamp brush set
* 9 Designer Series Paper patterns
* 14 embellishments

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
* Perfect for documenting a baby’s first 12 months.
* Elements included individually for use on other coordinating projects—iron-on baby onesies, journals, cards, and more.

Coordinating colors:
Almost Amethyst, Baja Breeze, Going Gray, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Whisper White

Wild About You Envelopes & Tags Designer Template $4.95

Download includes:
* 4-page 8-1/2″ x 11″ décor designer template
* 10-piece stamp brush set
* 6 embellishments

Features:
* Digital-exclusive.
* Three Valentine printables with three coordinating envelope templates.
* Artwork sized perfectly for 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ tags.
* Images included as stamp brushes and embellishments allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery, Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) They great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 4, 2012! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.

The colors from this week’s ColourQ challenge could really go two ways this week — either something floral or Christmas.

As I was looking through my different pictures, I realized that my parents’ tablecloth reminded me of the the skirt in this challenge!

How much do you love that font? I saw it on one of Tanya’s pages, and I knew I had to get it! You can download it for free here!

Have you been wanting to try My Digital Studio? Well, I have great news for you! Starting February 1st you will be able to download My Digital Studio Express for a 30-day FREE trial! I’ll have more info about this next week.

Oh yay! The new Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper and the Labels Collection Framelits are now available in digital versions! These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

129336 Labels Collection Digital Punch $1.95

Download includes:
* 2-piece punch

Features:
• These labels are perfectly sized to match our Labels Collection Framelits Dies.
* Like all My Digital Studio punches, these are vector files, which allows them to be scaled up or down without losing image resolution.

129343 Love Bots Digital Kit $4.95

Download includes:
* 11-piece stamp brush set
* 20 embellishments
* 5-page 8-1/2″ x 11″ box designer templates

Features:
* Printable boxes for quick Valentine gifts—just print, cut and assemble.
* Images included as stamp brushes and embellishments allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla

129339 Sweet Shop Digital Kit $9.95

Download includes:
* 9-piece stamp brush set
* 12 Designer Series Paper patterns
* 46 embellishments
* 4 brads
* One-page 8-1/2″ x 11″ designer template

Features:
* Includes Mouthwatering Stamp Brush Set; designed for you to use multiple colors with each image.
* Great for birthdays, parties, treats, or anything sweet.

Coordinating colors:
Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

129342 Wedding Words Digital Stamp Brush Set $7.95

Download includes:
* 23-piece stamp brush set

Features:
* Traditional wheel imagery broken apart for digital versatility.

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) They great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through January 4, 2012! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.

Great new digital downloads from Stampin’ Up today, including ones from the new Occasions Mini catalog! I love the Twitterpated paper with that gorgeous ribbon! These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

129349 Be Mine Framable Designer Template $1.95

Download includes:
* One-page 8-1/2″ x 11″ décor designer template
*33-piece stamp brush set

Features:
*Digital-exclusive
*Print and frame this Valentine template for the quickest Valentine gift yet.
*Template images included as stamp brushes allowing for customization of colors or use on other projects.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler

129347 Crush On You Color Printables Designer Template $2.95

Download includes:
*4 double-sided postcard designer templates (two 5″ x 3-1/2″ and two 3-1/2″ x 5″)
*16-piece stamp brush set

Features:
*Digital-exclusive
*These postcards are perfect for printing out and hand-coloring for an extra Valentine’s touch.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Black, Whisper White

129341 Tea Shoppe Stamp Brush Set $5.95

Download includes:
*12-piece stamp brush set

Features:
*Includes wheel imagery as additional border piece.

129332 Twitterpated Digital Kit $9.95

Download includes:
*16-piece stamp brush set
*15 Designer Series Paper patterns
*12 buttons
*4 ribbons
*one-page 12″ x 12″ designer template

Features:
* Traditional Twitterpated Designer Fabric patterns as well as digital Designer Series Paper patterns.

Coordinating colors:
Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Island Indigo, Pear Pizzazz, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) They great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through November 30, 2011! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.

Another great set of colors from ColourQ this week! And for extra fun, I decided to combine them with the Saturday Scrapbook sketch challenge from Stampin’ Addicts.

I realized that most of the colors could be found in the Sweet Pea digital kit. (The actual paper retired a couple years ago, but the digital version is still available!) By using different patterns from the same pack of paper, I knew that the whole page would come together easily and coordinate well.

I have to say, I was a little intimidated by the sketch when I first saw it. But using the Half Circle Punch and the Flag punch really helped it come together easily.

(Oops! I just realized that the digital paper I used is Rose Red instead of Melon Mambo! I think that it is still close enough for the correct feel of the color challenge. Sorry about that!)

Whoo-hoo!! Another freebie from Stampin’ Up! In celebration of their reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook, Stampin’ Up is giving everyone a free digital download! This can be used either with or without My Digital Studio. You just need to take a little survey, and at the end choose if you want it for Windows, Mac, or to use with other programs.

The Freebie is the Day in a Life Kit, which normally sells for $14.95. (You can click the picture to learn more about it, but you have until January 10th to download it for free! You need to use the link below for that.)

128876 Day in the Life Kit (normally $14.95)

Download includes:
* 38-piece stamp brush set
* 12 Designer Series Paper patterns
* 21 embellishments
* two-page 8″ x 8″ designer template

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
*Template designed to use for everyday projects. Also great for year-in-review photobook, planner, journal, and more.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Sahara Sand, Taken with Teal, Very Vanilla

Click here to take the survey and get your freebie!

Here are a few more Valentine-themed digital downloads just released by from Stampin’ Up. These downloads work with My Digital Studio and any other digital scrapbooking program that allows you to import PNG and JPG files, which is most graphics programs, and even Microsoft Word! (Clicking on the pictures will take you right to the store to purchase these downloads.)

129337 Hearts Collection Punch $1.95

Download includes:
*2-piece punch
*3-1/2″ x 5″ greeting card designer template

Features:
*These adorable hearts are perfectly sized to match our Hearts Collection Framelits Dies.
* Like all My Digital Studio punches, these are vector files, which allows them to be scaled up or down without losing image resolution.

129344 My Cute Valentine Printables Designer Template $2.95

Download includes:
*2-page 8-1/2″ x 11″ décor designer template
*14-piece stamp brush set
*4 embellishments

Features:
*Digital-exclusive
*Use with coordinating Full Heart Punch and Hearts Collection Framelits Dies to create even quicker Valentines.
*Easily change colors or add elements to other projects with the included stamp brush set and heart, added as an embellishment.

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose

129340 Number One Digital Kit $9.95

Download includes:
*13-piece stamp brush set
*15 Designer Series Paper patterns
*11 embellishments
*two-page 8″ x 8″ designer template

Features:
* Digital-exclusive
*With a rugged, distressed look, this kit is perfect for photobooks or projects for the guys in your life.

Coordinating colors:
Bashful Blue, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Not Quite Navy, Soft Suede

129331 You Are Loved Stamp Brush Set $7.95

Download includes:
*13-piece stamp brush set
*6-piece stamp brush set
*5″ x 3-1/2″ trifold designer template

Features:
*Digital version of popular You Are Loved Set and coordinating Love Blossoms Stampin’ Around Wheel.
*Use for a variety of occasions: Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or use the flourishes, floral, or bird imagery for any project.

You can purchase these or any other digital downloads through my online store. (Clicking on the pictures above will take you there as well.) They great news is that they are available for immediate use, with no shipping charges! Just click on Digital Crafting, then Digital Downloads, then Newest Downloads to see all of the recent additions! If you registered your copy of My Digital Studio, you may also receive end-of-the month emails from Stampin’ Up featuring that month’s digital releases.

There is a My Digital Studio tab to the top right hand corner of this blog. It is a handy reference to a variety of My Digital Studio resources, including a list of all of the downloads and a break down of the printing costs. There is also a Resources page on MyDigitalStudio.net that includes an MDS Catalog. It shows all of the MDS software artwork (contained in the boxed-version) and downloads from the October 2009 launch through November 30, 2011! The catalog gives a snapshot of the entire product line with artwork thumbnails followed by product details, which includes the colors of the designer papers! Because MDS is regularly coming out with new artwork, the catalog will be updated every month.