Rubber Stamping & Card Making with Yapha

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!

It’s the happiest time of the year! Sale-a-Bration! There is no better time to purchase from Stampin’ Up or to join as a demonstrator! Stampin’ Up has all kinds of freebies for everybody — customers, current demonstrators, and especially people who choose to become demonstrators.

There are three ways to “Sale-A-Brate.” Here are the details:

• As a customer, with every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping), you can choose something for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes exclusive items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some handpicked items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is no limit to the number of Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn, so get out your wish list and start reaping the rewards!

• As a hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150, you will automatically receive a free reusable shopping tote that sports a design from the Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. (Love this paper!) And when your sales reach $400, you will also receive a free bundle of Sale-A-Bration products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All of this is in addition to the fantastic Hostess Rewards that you get all year ‘round! For more info, click here.

• As a new demonstrator, when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own stamping business for only $125! It includes either of the customizable Starter Kit and all of the perks and benefits, for $50 off!. And when you join, you’ll get additional benefits for the rest of the year because each month that you place an order, you will get to choose either a free pack of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download. Click here for more information and to sign up in less than 15 minutes!

As you can see, there’s no better time than during Sale-A-Bration to be a Stampin’ Up! customer, hostess, or new demonstrator. So contact me today to place your order, book your Sale-A-Bration workshop, or to find out more about becoming a demonstrator and starting your own stamping business. Or maybe you’ll decide to do all 3! Sale-a-Bration 5 years ago is when I joined — and I’ve truly loved every minute of being a demonstrator. Happy Sale-a-Bration to you, however you decide to Sale-a-Brate!

If you are interested in seeing the Sale-a-Bration products in action, the Stampin’ Addicts Sale-a-Bration blog hop starts on Friday. You can start right here.

I love ribbon! Who doesn’t really? And Stampin’ Up has so much fun yummy ribbon in the Occasions Mini catalog, I just want it all! But let’s face it, buying all that ribbon can be quite an investment. So to make it easier to have it all, I am offering two different ribbon shares. (Sorry, available only in the United States.)

The first ribbon share is for the 3/8″ Pleated Satin Ribbon, available in Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, and Riding Hood Red. They sell for $6.95 for approximately 5 yards per roll. If you wanted all 4 of these rolls of ribbon, it would cost you $27.80 plus shipping and tax. Instead, you can get 1 yard of each color for $7.50 including shipping to you! This ribbon is just fantastic — I love that how it is already sewn into a pleat!

The second share is for the In Color Baker’s Twine, available  in Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Island Indigo, and Wisteria Wonder. They sell for $2.95 for approximately 25 yards per roll. If you wanted all 5 of these rolls of Baker’s Twine, it would cost you $14.75 plus shipping and tax. Instead, you can get 5 yards of each color for $3.75 including shipping to you! This twine is so fun to use on so many different projects!

Can’t decide which you want? I can combine shipping, so you get both of the shares for $10.75.  Send me an email if you are interested, and I will follow up with you on the details. Interested in other ribbons? Let me know and if there is enough interest I can put more together.

Have you see Stampin’ Up’s Occasions Mini catalog yet? It is fabulous! If you ordered from me in the last year, you should have gotten one in the mail. If not, please let me know. You can also view it the following ways:

• Online Flash Catalog
• PDF of the Catalog
• Stampin’ Supplies used in the samples
• Stamps available in Spanish
• Through my Online Store

What are some of my favorite products? I’m so glad that you asked! Here are three of my favorites:

125599 Hearts Collection Framelits Dies $26.95

125408 Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper $12.95

125585 Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details $2.50

Happy Stamping!!

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!

As you know, Stampin’ Up’s Holiday Mini catalog will be coming to an end soon. Very soon. January 3rd is the last day to order the products in it. There are however, some items that Stampin’ Up has announced will continue to be available after that. You can see a flyer with these products, but here is a quick list of the Holiday Mini items that will remain available for purchase:

• Red Glimmer Paper
• Silver Glimmer Paper
• Holiday Stocking Die & Holiday Accents Die
• Peek-a-Boo Frames Die
• 1″x8″ Cellophane Bags (yay!!!)
• Spice Cake Designer Fabric (not the paper)
• 1″ Square Punch
• Dazzling Details
• Shaker Frames
• Pewter Embossing Powder
• Snow Burst Embossing Folder

If you are interested in anything else from there I suggest you get them before January 3rd. You can shop the Holiday Mini Catalog right here. There is always a chance that a few of the stamp sets will show up in the Big Idea Book & Catalog in July, but there are no guarantees.

As long as you are shopping, take a look at the Clearance Rack. Stampin’ Up just added more items (again!) including  great stuff from the Celebrations line, the Play Date line, and the Sweet Stitches line, as well as some fabulous Valentine’s Day bargains! (Note: Be sure to choose “Show All” on the right hand side or you may miss some items.)

The new Occasions Mini Catalog will start on January 4th,, and tomorrow is the Stampin’ Addicts’ Occasions Mini Blog Hop! You can start right here. I will be featuring a new Valentine’s Day stamp called Candy Conversation. The hop will run all weekend. I hope you have a chance to join us. The projects will be amazing!

Run, don’t walk, over to Stampin’ Up’s Clearance Rack!! There are amazing deals to be had on punches, ribbon, Big Shot dies, even the Watercolor Wonder Crayons! Here’s an important tip — to be sure to choose “Show All” from the drop down menu on the right. Otherwise you will miss the last few pages of goodies. Happy shopping!

In case you missed it this morning, Shelli Gardner, co-founder and CEO of Stampin’ Up, was on the TODAY show presenting a donation of more than 500,000 craft items to the 18th annual toy drive. She also shows off the super cute Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps. (Yes, they are stamps you use on cookies. How awesome is that?)

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Happy Cyber Monday! Are you getting great deals? I just wanted to remind you that Stampin’ Up’s Online Extravaganza is still going on, through the end of the day on Wednesday! Here are some examples of fabulous deals (there are plenty more!):

• Flight of the Butterfly Stamp Set — regularly $31.95 — now just $15.98
• Many Merry Messages Stamp Set – regularly $34.95 — now just $17.48
• On Your Birthday Stamp Set — regularly $33.95 — now just $16.98
• Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric — regularly $9.95 — now just $3.98
• Deck the Halls Designer Fabric– regularly $9.95 – now just $3.98

Plus if you’ve been thinking about getting My Digital Studio, you can get My Digital Studio Express for $39.95 with your choice of one of three download bundles worth $40!  Don’t let these great deals slip away!

Whoo-hoo!! Stampin’ Up’s Online Extravanga is here! It starts today and runs through Wednesday, November 30th. There are some absolutely amazing deals! Stamps, ribbon, fabric, digital downloads, and more!! You can view the PDF with all of the info, or take a look at everything in my online store. Please note — the prices in the store DO NOT reflect the discounts! Discounts will be applied at checkout, so please look at the PDF for the exact pricing.

In addition, there are two items that are on sale today (Monday) only!! You can get the Simply Scored scoring board and the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps for 20% off. But that offer expires at midnight Mountain time, so don’t miss out!

Also included in the Online Extravaganza promotion is the opportunity to receive a free bundle of preselected digital downloads (at least a $39.95 value) with the purchase of My Digital Studio Express. This is a great way to get started with digital crafting! The bundle options are:

Bundle #1: My Digital Studio Booster Pack

Bundle #2: Holiday Themed Downloads
-Merry & Type Stamp Brush Set
-Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper
-Letters to Santa Embellishments
-Baker’s Twine
-Dasher Stamp Brush
-Holiday Harmony II Kit
-Merry Delightful Digital Tape
-25 & Counting Stamp Brush Set
-Deck the Halls Designer Buttons
-And a Happy New Year Photocard Template

Bundle #3: Scrapbooking Themed Downloads
-Day in the Lift Kit
-Thoughtful Overlays Stamp Brush Set
-Fun Flowers Shapes
-Delightful Digital Tape
-Sweet Details Alphabet & Numbers
-Word Play Stamp Brush Set

To view a PDF of the images in each bundle, visit the online store under My Digital Studio Express.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Happy shopping!