My Secret Studio Class

I'm done posting live content in my MDS class- but don't worry! You still have the chance to learn everything that was taught and get inspiration from many fun projects. This way you can access the class on your own timetable. Do a little bit each day, or watch all the videos in one day! 

Projects include:

• Scrapbook pages of course
• Home Decor 
• Birthday party invitations
• Cards
• Mini Albums
• Calendars

Video tutorials include the following:

• How to use punches
• How to crop embellishments
• How to save a watermark 
• How to design using embellishments
• How to recolor DSP
• How to convert 8" x 8" board book pages to 12" x 12"
• How to group photo boxes
• How to round corners
• How to organize your MDS embellishments so you can find them easier
• How to get the most value out of your digital downloads
• Design Basics- the secrets to make great-looking layouts every time!
• How to choose DSP for your projects
• How to make quick & easy photo mosaics
• How to use non-Stampin' Up! templates in MDS

Also!

• Exclusive content- layouts, cards, and other projects for members only
• Photo link supply lists on every project
• Project challenges and a gallery to upload and share your projects with other members
• Blog Hop bonus projects

Look at what class members are saying about this class!

Design basics video:
"Erica, thank you so much for the outstanding tips and examples of when you do and don't apply those tips. The visuals really helped me to appreciate all of the tips. Thank you so much."

Choosing DSP video:
"Thank you, Erica. Just watching and listening to how you make those decisions helped me. All your layouts look so 'put together'." 

Cropping embellishments video:
"Great tip. I couldn't have imagined this crop until I saw your video. Thank you for sharing the 'secret'."


Here's the best news... you get all of this for only $20!

Here are some other options:

• For those of you who sign up to be a demonstrator on my team, you get FREE access to any online class I offer! 
• OR if you submit a $100 online order through my shop, you will receive a FREE membership to the class.

After your payment processes, I will email you an invitation to My Secret Studio.

For those wondering, my next live class will be in December.

Introducing... My Secret Studio!

You asked for it... and it's finally here!

A 30 day class featuring projects created by me!
(How to use Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio software)

• Video tutorials
• Exclusive content- layouts, cards, and other projects for members only
• Love the weekly Blog Hops? I will create a bonus project using the weekly theme!
• Photo link supply lists on every project
• PDF's for you to refer back to
• Step-by-step instructions
• Project challenges and a gallery to upload and share your projects with other members
• Q&A's: I answer all of your questions and show techniques YOU want to see
• MDS2! An introduction to the software once it is available for purchase
• Secrets I've never shared- things like:
• how to organize all of your digital kits and downloads!
• how to get more out of your digital downloads
• design principles- how to make your layouts look like a pro designed them!
• a look into my process and how I create from start to finish
• how to pick which kits to purchase with all the options out there
• how to use sketches and projects on Pinterest to inspire you 
• what to do with all those cell phone and Instagram photos
• ways to recreate paper scrapbooking techniques digitally

This class is especially great for you Stampin' Up! demonstrators who want to learn how to use My Digital Studio and incorporate it into your business.

Here's a sneak peek of some of what you will see:

Here's the best news... you get all of this for only $20!

Here are some other options:

• For those of you who sign up to be a demonstrator on my team, you get FREE access to any online class I offer! 
• OR if you submit a $100 online order through my shop, you will receive a FREE membership to the class.

Hurry! The class starts Wednesday, July 25! But no matter when you sign up for the class, you will have access to all the projects and ideas, even after the month is over.

After your payment processes, I will email you an invitation to My Secret Studio.

My Digital Studio Free Trial

*In honor of this being my 100th blog post, and the fact that I'm almost at 10,000 blog visitors, I have a special treat for you today. BLOG CANDY! Leave a comment on this post and you'll be entered to win a box of Stampin' Up! retired goodies sent right to your doorstep. (The goodies will be a surprise but there will be awesome things included like stamp sets!)

 Have you wanted to try My Digital Studio but have been unsure if you'll like using the software? Well now's the time to try it for FREE before you buy!

Go here to download the free software.

You may need to create a new account to purchase from Stampin' Up online if you haven't before. That link should select me as your demonstrator, but if it doesn't, go ahead and do a search for Erica Shaw in Utah.

• The free trial includes the My Digital Studio Express software. This means full design functionality, access to our print services, and the opportunity to purchase My Digital Studio downloads.   
• At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software. You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you receive after purchasing the software. (If you purchase the disc version you'll find it along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via e-mail.)
• You will be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period.  

If you have any other questions, go here to see a Q&A about this offer.

Free My Digital Studio Introduction class

Now here's the best part. Once you've played with the software this month and have discovered how fun it is, but need some help and want to know more, come to my free My Digital Studio introduction class! On February 21 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Herriman, Utah. Email me if you're interested in coming and I will send you directions. Hurry! Space is limited. Bring your laptop and play along with me, or just sit back and watch me create in My Digital Studio. Bring a list of questions you need answered or techniques you want to see. I will have my laptop hooked up to a big screen TV. If you can't come to the class, I will record a video of what I teach and post it online!

So, just a recap:

1. Leave a comment to be entered to win stamping goodies.

2. Go download My Digital Studio Express for free.

3. Attend my free class.

Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack Class

I'm sure your family and friends would LOVE to receive your hand-stamped cards in the mail this year! Come make twenty cards including envelopes.

Where: My house in Herriman, UT
When: Thur. Dec. 1 (6-9:30 PM) or Sat. Dec. 3 (1-3:30 PM)
Cost: 20 cards (5 of each design) for $15. (If you would prefer to do less cards, it's $1 per card)

Pay now and reserve your spot:

Options

20 Cards $15.00 USD 12 Cards $12.00 USD

Or email me to reserve your spot.

Exciting Announcements!

I'm so excited to share some great news with you today.

The first one is that today I am a guest blogger on Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio Blog. Go check it out here! I am so excited that I got to share the birthday decorations I made for Esper's party in MDS with everyone. I also had another layout featured in the gallery (that makes three total!) and it always makes me giddy when I see that.

The main news I have to share with you is an exciting new class I am offering!

Introducing... 

If you have ever wanted to learn digital scrapbooking but aren't sure where to start, this is the class for you!

Since I started using Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio in August of last year I have made over 100 layouts! I don't think I ever came close to that number when I was paper scrapbooking or even using Photoshop to digitally scrapbook. Now I have a family album that has updated layouts and an album for my one-year-old that has quite a few layouts in it! I never would have done that without MDS. It was too much of a pain for me to get out all my supplies and make a giant mess, especially with the baby around. Now I just work on my layouts a little at a time on my laptop when the baby is playing well or napping. I love that after I design a layout I can immediately share it with all my friends online. It's instant gratification!

I will start with a beginner course, but don't worry- eventually I will do an intermediate and expert class if enough people are interested.

This class is also a good idea for other Stampin' Up! demonstrators out there who want to expand their businesses by selling MDS, but don't know how to use it yet.

So what will my class include?

You will get:

• Access to my members-only blog which will contain: 
• Weekly video tutorials
• More layout ideas!
• Tutorials showing basic techniques
• 2 scrapbook templates each month designed by me (all you have to do is insert your own photos and journaling!)

If this sounds like something you might be interested in, there are a few things you will need:

• My Digital Studio software (If you do not have MDS yet, go to my online store to purchase it.  Click on Shop Now>Digital Designing>My Digital Studio Software>My Digital Studio. You will see that software costs $79.99 and is the one I would recommend for this class. The three-month class membership is free if you purchase this software from me! There is also an option to purchase the Express Booster Pack for $39.99. If you purchase that one, you will still need to pay the $15.00 each month to take the class.)
• Access to a computer with My Digital Studio installed on it.

Pricing:

• Like I mentioned above, if you purchase the My Digital Studio software ($79.99) from me, your membership for three months is free!
• If you would just like to try my class out for the first month to see if you like it, the cost is $15.00.
• If you join my mailing list, the price is just $13.00 a month!
• If you know for sure you would like to participate for the full three months, you can save money by paying ahead $38.00.

Memberships

One Month $15.00 One Month - Mailing List Discount $13.00 Three Months $38.00

I will keep all of this information on the side of my blog if you decide you're interested.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Hurry! The first class starts August 1st!

Valentine's Day party!

Invitation designed using My Digital Studio

Come one, come all!

Stamp Camp!

You DO NOT want to miss this super fun stamping event!!

Stamp Camp
Saturday, October 9, 2010
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Winsor Estates Mobile Park Club House
2800 S. Hampton Park Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

Easy access from Bangerter Hwy. or I-215 (3500 S. exit, westbound)

Parking is limited at the club house, but there is plenty of parking on 3200 W.

You will be stamping five fabulous projects. (Including a Halloween scrapbook page designed by me) There will be door-prize drawings, a grand-prize drawing, displays, and product/technique demonstrations.
Here is the layout I designed that you will be making:

You can see my version has 3 photos, journaling, and a different title to show you what you can turn it into.

Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!

You are welcome to bring a friend, but all guests must be registered.

To Register: $25 per person, which includes $10 of FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise (you choose)!!!

All registration payments must be received no later than September 24, 2010

Please let me know if you're interested in coming.

Big Shot Class Projects

I just thought I'd share the projects we made at me and my mom's combined Big Shot class. It was a lot of fun and I learned a ton about how to use it (I'm still a newb). My favorite was the wedding card with the two hearts- too cute! Let me know if you would be interested in a class like this, or if there are any other techniques or products you'd like to learn more about! (Click on the image to see the projects larger.)