Oh, happy day! MDS 2 is here!

Good morning!  Have you been waiting for today as impatiently as I have?  I'm so excited to get my hands on this new software!  I haven't downloaded it yet - I need to post all this great info for you first ;)

Ok, here's the scoop from SU's My Digital Studio Team:

We can hardly contain our excitement--MDS 2 is here! Review the software options below to decide which works best for you. 

As you can see, each software option is available as a download which requires an Internet connection. (The disc version of the software is coming soon.) Please be patient as the installation process will take some time. It is worth the wait, we promise.

MDS 2 Options
Item	Software Option	Details	Who Should Get It	US Price
130650	MDS 2 Upgrade (Download)	Updated software with new design features. Some functional content including a few punches, card stock, and photo layouts. See here.	People who own the original version of My Digital Studio and onlywant the new software—not the $500 US/$650 CAN in content that MDS 2+ includes.	$  19.95
130644	MDS 2 (Download)	Updated software with new design features. Some functional content including a few punches, card stock, and photo layouts. See here.	People who never bought the original version of My Digital Studio and only want the new software—not the $500 US/$650 CAN in content that MDS 2+ includes.	$  39.95
130646	MDS 2+ (Download)	Updated software with new design features. $500 US/$650 CAN in content. Most content has already been released. See here.	Anyone who wants the new software as well as $500 US/$650 CAN in content; for anyone whether they own the original software or not.	$  79.95
130910	MDS 2 Free Trial (Download)	30-day FREE trial with over $200 US/$250 CAN in content to use for the 30 days. See here.	Anyone who wants to try MDS 2 for free before buying.	FREE

Exciting, right?  Now, if you've been using MDS already, you'll notice that some of the content included on MDS 2+ is a repeat of what you already have.  I asked Stampin' Up about this and there are a couple of different reasons for it.

#1 - they needed to make it accessible for beginners and of course, beginners will need the basics.

#2 - the stamp files have all been changed to SVG files which means you can resize the images while still keeping them crisp and you can use them with an ecutter - like the Silhouette.  In fact, with MDS 2 you'll be able to export directly to Silhouette Studio - how awesome is that?!

Personally, there is still enough content included on MDS 2+ that I haven't already purchased to make it worth the purchase and I do have a Silhouette, so those SVG files will definitely come in handy.  So take a minute and look over those lists and see which option will work out best for you then click below to go to my online store and get started with your download!

And as if a new software release wasn't exciting enough, Stampin' Up is running a great promotion: 

31% OFF DIGITAL FOR 31 DAYS Get 31% off 31 digital content options and most of our print products for all 31 days in August!  Feed your My Digital Studio addiction. Not into it yet? With digital goods on sale and a new  software that you can try for FREE with the 30-day trial, August is the time to see what it's all  about! What's on sale?  ALL cards, photobooks, individual pages, and tags.  That's right: print any photobook,  board book, swatchbook, individual pages, greeting card, postcard, trifold card, or tag-all for 31% off. Some of our best digital content.  30 downloads and 1 content disc. Yup, that equals 31.  Ask your demonstrator what made the list, or take a look at the Stampin' Up! Online Store to see what's on sale.

Wow - what an exciting day, am I right?  Hope you're having as much fun with all this as I am!  Happy downloading!