Welcome to the ease and speed of My Digital Studio™ (MDS™). The revolutionary NEW crafting tool from Stampin' Up!. I would like to devote each Monday to showing you fabulous tools in this powerful new software. Today's card, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS was created by the talented artist at Stampin' Up!. You have several options when creating a card in MDS. Let me show you the steps I took to create this card.
OPEN YOUR My Digital Studio™ SOFTWARE PROGRAM
This is the screen that will greet you every time you open My Digital Studio™.
I selected the GREETING CARD option.
You have five different card size options to choose from. I chose 6X6 SQUARE.
I am then given three choices of how I want to create my card (any option can be modified).
I chose the DESIGNER option.
I'm given a choice of several PRE-DESIGNED cards (which can all be modified). As you click on each one, a sample card will be shown in the lower window. Click through all your choices until you find the card that best meets your needs.
On the PAGE ARRANGEMENT page, I am given the option of designing not only the front of the card but the two inside portions as well. You can make changes later to this option. The back of the card is always reserved for a MDS copyright watermark. For this example I chose just a card front to show on my blog.
On the PHOTO OPTIONS page, I am given the choice of inserting photos individually or automatically inserting photos. I am not using photos for this card, so I clicked next leaving the "Pick and Click" option selected.
On the NAME PROJECT page, I replace the "My Project 3" text with the name I want to give my new project. I make sure the new project will be stored in the right file.
NOTE: The "/Users/AB/Documents/My Digital Studio Projects" was the default file established when I loaded the MDS software on to my computer.
After a few moments, my computer generates the card and it appears on the MDS CANVAS page. This the the place where you can create, modify and share your design. The other options available to you are professional printing through SU!, printing at home, printing at your favorite photo processing store, creating a DVD, creating and interactive CD and Multi-Media options. For this exercise, I didn't change a think. I just chose to EXPORT to JPEG so I could upload it to this blog and show it to you.
I have all sorts of information about My Digital Studio™ in my right side bar. Please feel free to check it out and send me any questions or comments (blog candy). I offer FREE PERSONAL TRAINING when you purchase My Digital Studio™ software from me. When is the last time you purchase software and received FREE PERSONAL TRAINING?
My Digital Studio™ #118108
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I just came across your site! Very cool! I will definitely be checking out the whole MDS thing...I have it and haven't even mucked with it at all...SAD, I know...ha ha...thanks for the help with it and thanks for the chance to win the super cute tote!
Posted by: Lori Turner | February 01, 2010 at 04:13 PM
I haven't had a chance to try my My Digital Studio yet. Thanks for the motivation.
You need to have me come over for a private tutorial! Have your people call my people! :D
AB
Posted by: Kirsten Mullins | February 02, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Love your blog. You make such beautiful things.
Thanks Michelle! AB :D
Posted by: Michelle | February 02, 2010 at 07:24 AM
Oh my! What an awesome tutitorial. Thanks so much for sharing. Buying a program and getting free tutitoral is unheard of!
Posted by: Sandra R | February 02, 2010 at 08:50 AM
It's always great to stop by to see what's going on and learn something new. Thanks.
Posted by: Jan B. | February 02, 2010 at 02:18 PM
Did I miss this give-a-way? What a great tutorial on the digital studio!
Posted by: Kayleen Kamikawa | February 03, 2010 at 08:04 AM
I just love checking out your blog! great ideas, and your color choices are just my style.
What a cute tote! Crossing my fingers!!
Posted by: Kris Van Allen | February 03, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Great blog and super ideas!!
LOVE the bag!!
Posted by: Regina Hembree | February 03, 2010 at 01:44 PM
You have such lovely and creative ideas on your blog. I love it!!Great tutorial on MDS, too. You are tempting me to by it!
Posted by: Hazel | February 03, 2010 at 03:30 PM
My friend, Kris Van Allen (see above a few posts), said you had some great ideas here, and she was right.
I will keep checking back for more inspiration. Thanks!
Posted by: Joan Robertson | February 03, 2010 at 04:01 PM
Thanks so much for the tutorial. Very helpful :)
Posted by: Jeannie | February 04, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Looks simple! Thanks for breaking it down for us!
Posted by: Jen | February 08, 2010 at 08:09 AM
Great blog! your tutorial makes it sound so easy. Thank you Dianne Bell
Posted by: peggy bell | February 09, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Anne,
You're in my Google Reader but I'm behind in viewing everything. Your MDS 101 class is awesome. I've played with mine a couple times but was confused as to how to create the different layers of paper prior to embellishing. I can see I'll learn lots from you. Thanks for your help and great blog candy offer!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | February 09, 2010 at 10:36 PM
What a great tutitorial! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Posted by: Sandra R | February 11, 2010 at 07:26 AM
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Joan Robertson is the winner of the Sweet Pea Tote! Congratulations, Joan, and thank you for visiting Mukibug.com
Posted by: Anne Beale Yancey | February 15, 2010 at 02:53 PM
I am doing your tutorial, Anne. Even though I am MDS certified, I want to go over it again and this is really helping me out! Thanks!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | February 18, 2010 at 03:26 PM