I’ve had the My Digital Software for about 3 years.  Well, I can’t exactly remember…. it may not have been out that long, but I’ve had it since it’s been out.  it’s was maybe 6 months ago that I actually OPENED the box and installed it on the computer.  And, I am happy to report, that I FINALLY made something with it.

This is a perpetual calendar.  Or sometimes called a birthday calendar.  It’s really great because it is all the months with dates, but the dates are not assigned to days of the week.  So,  you can use it EVERY year.   You write special dates, birthdays…anniversaries… anything needing to be remembered.  And, this beautiful calendar is something you are going to want to look at every year.

It was super easy to made.  It was a template that you can order from my online store .  It’s called the Book of Birthdays Swatchbook (Item #129923 for 12.95).  You can customize it or print it as is.  And, it comes with several beautiful digital papers.  In the template, there was space for 4 pictures.  I just filled that space with those papers.  Very sweet.  And, I had them printed through the Stampin’ Up! print services.  If you like these little birthday books and would want one for yourself, I’m selling them packaged (as in photo above) for $15.  Just let me know you want one.  They would make great Mother’s Day gifts, or gifts for a new graduate or bride…  (moving out, starting life on her own, this would be a great cheat sheet for family occasions).  Or,  you could make one for yourself. 

If you are new to the whole digital papercrafting/scrapbooking (that’s okay… I am VERY new to it all, we can learn together) you can download a free trial of the My Digital Studio Software by going to my online store and entering item number 129600. Before you do, I would suggest getting the photos together that you may want to use.  That’s the part of the process that takes a while.  Then, have it it!  I can see that MDS is going to be a very useful addition to my crafting experience!