We are all starting to think of the Holidays.
Every year it seems that they come around more quickly. Making Handmade Holiday cards is an enjoyable way to spend a fall or early winter afternoon. Thinking of all the joy on the faces of the people receive them, adds and extra sparkle or glitter to this type of card making. There is nothing like the thrill of receiving “real” mail, especially a holiday card. After Thanksgiving we open our mailboxes with the anticipation of finding gaily colored cards with sparkle and inspiring messages. The ones that I take the most pleasure in are the ones that are handmade. They are so unique and I know that the person sending them put time and love into them.
Holiday Cards have become big business. Not just at the chain stores, but you can buy boxes of cards at departments stores, discount stores and, yes, even the dollar store.
I stand in front of the display of boxes and see these two dimensional cards and I always think to myself, I know that I could make so much more personalized cards. But I do have to admit that when the time crunch comes I will be tempted to run back to these store and grab a box for last minute cards. What if you didn’t have to sacrifice?
What if you could combine handmade holiday cards with the convenience of making them on your computer and having them professionally printed? Using all of Stampin’ Up!'s designs and papers? Stampin’ Up! is showing again why they are a leader in the stamping community. October 1st, 2009 Stampin' Up! officially launched My Digital Studio. I am so excited about this great new product!
This software is so versatile. It is available for Mac and PC. It can be loaded directly to your laptop. You can design cards on the go! There are templates included so you can get a great professional look. They will be adding new content regularly. Thinking of all the possibilities is almost overwhelming.
The software is designed to use all the papers and stamps we have come to love Stampin’ Up for. You can match what you already have or you can go for that product that is on your wish list. With all that is available and all that will be added, I dare say that you will find everything you need at your fingertips.
And another goodie ~ Stampin’ Up is really keeping up with the technology! This software allows you to create CDs and DVDs of your audio and video enhanced projects! You can add that video clip of your child’s Christmas pageant to the front of a digital card and have it put on a CD or DVD and send it on to the grandparents. I can guarantee that will be a Holiday Card that will be one of a kind and treasured.
