My professionally printed My Digital Studio “Dasher Card” arrived in the mail today. I had been looking forward to its arrival, so it was with anticipation that I eagerly zipped open the envelope and pulled it from its safe haven. There it was, pristine and beautiful! Since I wanted to share it with my husband, I placed it back into the cardboard shipping envelope. Awaiting his arrival from work, I placed the envelope on top of an accent table in my living room and went about my usual “I-am-home-from-work” routine. And what happened next was like a scene from a horror movie…
While the prim and proper school teacher was checking her email, oblivious to what was happening, danger lurked in the next room. Moving stealthily on four paws, butt wiggling in anticipation of the kill, lurked…Missy the Boxer! Up to the table she crept, and with great speedy-speed, she snatched the envelope…and what ensued became a game of cat and mouse. (Or should I say a game of “mom” and dog?) A carob chip doggie cookie and five minutes later, the envelope was back safely in my hands, with a few tooth dents and a bent side. But in true mother fashion, I simply ironed it! It’s a little worse for the wear, but not too bad. As for Missy, she was playing one of her favorite games…”Hide the Treat”. In this game, I hide a treat in an empty box, and she tears it open. I guess in her Boxer mind, the cardboard envelope was a box!
What you are viewing today is a digitally created Dasher card which was professionally printed through the Stampin’ Up! sanctioned print services. Boy was that ever easy! Just a couple of clicks, and it was uploaded and paid for! For comparison purposes, here is the digital card, sans bending and toothmarks:
I know that this is a “busy” card, but I wanted to show off a variety of techniques. I added ribbon, a bow, a matted text box, a snowflake punch and a brad. While the bottom of the card uses Designer Series Paper, the top of the card is card stock which I “stamped” with snowflakes. If I want to “hybridize” this card, I can easily add a Real Red brad! How cool would that be?
I hope that you enjoyed your journey into “Digital Card Land”. It was fun to play with layouts and colors while conserving my resources. And if you do not have your copy of My Digital Studio, there is still time to take advantage of my MDS special. I am offering an exclusive Stampin’ Schach offer for customers who purchase My Digital Studio through me. Once I receive notification of your My Digital Studio purchase, I will send you a Stampin’ Schach Gift Certificate in the amount of $20 to use on a future purchase from The Stampin’ Schach. (Gift certificate must be redeemed by December 30th and is redeemable only through Ann Schach-The Stampin’ Schach. Redemption details will be included with your gift certificate.) Click Here to order My Digital Studio (118108—$79.95). But hurry, this offer expires Midnight, October 31st (Central Time)!
So, let me know what you think of today’s Digital Dancer! You know that I really appreciate your comments. They help me improve my card making. And remember, I am always willing to answer your questions about any card I make or technique that I use! Until next time…
hi ann! i did check back! thank you sooo much – you’re too sweet! i’m going to go play right now. have a wonderful weekend! p.s. how should i have left comment so you had e-mail? i’m not sure. thanks again!
Hi, Jeannine! I hope that you check back to receive this answer, since I didn’t have your email address! Here goes: Open up Embellishments–>Add Embellishment–>Designer Kit–>Christmas Jingle Elements–>Christmas Jingle Circle 1. The designer paper is already selected as the background behind Dasher. I didn’t have to do a thing! How easy is that!
i love your card! i’ve been playing around with MDS and slowly am getting the hang of it. i have to ask you though, how did you get the background inside the circle that dasher is stamped on? i just can’t figure that out! thanks so much for sharing – you did a great job!
When you tell these Missy stories you so make me miss my days with my dog, but it always makes me smile 🙂 Love the card too and thanks for the close up of the print – looks great!
I *love* your card. I love that I got to see what it looks like all printed. It is beautiful! I’ve gotten my scrapbook back and have to say that I love the printing service. They do such a wonderful job.
I’m so glad that you were able to get your card back from your dog. 🙂
Mary
Your digital dasher looks awesome! Not too busy at all. I’m really enjoying your site. Can hardly wait til after the first of the year and you start your technique classes here in Central Illinois for us!
Beautiful card, Ann! Now, you’ve inspired me to get going with MDS which has been sitting on my desk all week. Can’t wait to try it. I love everything about your card. Great job! Oh, and glad your story had a happy ending!
You card is beautiful! If it was one of my doggies, they would have gone for the card too. Our huskies like to shred anything paper :O)
Hugs,
Samantha
Leslie said …
I do not think the digital creation of this card takes away from the fun of card making and scrapbooking at all! I think it’s a perfect way to end up with the exact desired result while conserving on resources! Even though this card was created digitally, all the same creativity went into the design (same as when you make the card the old way). Absolulety stunning card!
Ann,
Love the card, very pretty! I am used to the old fashioned method though. I just can’t bring myself to promote this digital stuff to my customers. Takes the fun out of card making and scrapbooking.
Lisa Atha
HI Ann! I’ve been curious to see what a printed card looks like, and this is so pretty! XO
Looks great, Ann! My first digital card should arrive any day now! I’m more excited now that I’ve seen yours!
Wow, this is the first published card I have seen. Love the design and it looks like such nice quality. Hugs, Mary
WoW your embellishments jump right off the card! Nice!!!
I giggled when I read you ironed it! That’s a mom for you!
I love the card – I don’t think it is too busy at all!
Poor Missy, she just wanted a new shiny toy and you ruined her fun! lol..you ironed it! OMG!
Simply gorgeous!!! Love Missy, Yogi finally got too lazy to that anymore. *smile* Hugs,
Not too busy at all, in fact…I LOVE IT! It immediately caught my eye…love that image, papers and yummy ribbon! Cute story about the tug-of-war ya had going there! LOL
Happy Halloween! : )
it looks nice, i would like to ask a question…
can you print your own card on your own printer?
thank you
Char