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QUESTION: Look closely at the three cards in front of you. Can you tell the difference between them? Is it a set of cards or are they different?

ANSWER: They are all different. As part of my My Digital Studio Certification I had to create a project and print it using the SU! Professional Printing Service. So I decided to create a small series of cards to show the difference between a Hand stamped, Digital and Hybrid Project. I am also working on a scrapbook so that I will have hard copies for you to see in person at our next Stampin Event. Now I realize that Digital Paper Crafting is a preference.Some people love it while others love the original hand stamped versions. As for me I love both. So I will try to create with as much variety as I can. Now back to today's cards.......

This first card is completely hand stamped. I also wanted to mention that all the MDS projects I am creating right now are with the basic MDS package. I have not had to add any additional downloads yet (though I will soon.) The basic MDS program comes with a lot to get you started.

This second project is completely Digital. Some advantages to the digital are: There is no error when it comes to stamping, you can resize the stamps (without them pixilating), and you don't have to worry about wasting supplies. This program is also good to use as a map for your cards. TIP: Try creating your card idea on MDS to make sure the card and embellishments work the way you want them to. Move them around and make sure you get the perfect layout. Then when you are done, use the digital map to then create your card with actual card stock and supplies. No more waste!

And finally, this card is called a Hybrid Project. That means that some of the elements on the card are digital and some are actual. For this project all the card stock elements are Digital. Then I added a real card stock "O", a real brad and I popped them up with a Dimensional. The ribbon is also real. Did I mention how fast these Digital cards got to me? I ordered them and to my surprise they were in my hand 3 days later! So, what do you think? Are you liking MDS or do you still love Hand stamped????