Karen couldn't wait to get her hands on Basic Grey's new Lemonade line! She created this gorgeous layout and set of cards using their yummy product!
July 13, 2009
Creative Corner with Connie
The bridge opening ceremony was a special day for many local residents, including one of our design team members, Connie. She commemorated the day by doing this fabulous layout using a custom designed kit available at Photo Express.
With her leftover pieces, Connie also made a great set of cards.
Here's a pic of some of the elements available in the kit...
You will find these kits in our travel section, or simply ask one of the scrapbookers at the counter and they'll be happy to help you out.
July 11, 2009
Get The Picture! Paul's Drawings
Photo Express customers do a lot more than just photos, and here is a great example.
Paul Thornley creates his colourful drawings first using pencil, then outlining in Micron ink (available at PE), and colouring with Copic markers (also available at PE). The result is a fun, bright drawing to commemorate a vacation he has taken, or a person he knows, etc. It's all about the memories, right?
Paul also does custom work and can be contacted at 604-315-8349 or pejashideout@hotmail.com.
July 10, 2009
Vote for Elaine!
You may know that my wife Elaine has created a product (sold at PE!) called Easy Daysies, magnetic daily schedules to help kids have easier days. Well, she is nominated as "Mom Entrepeneur of the Year" in a contest by www.SavvyMom.ca.
If you want to learn more about Easy Daysies, you can check it out here, and if you would like to vote for Elaine, you can do so here. And you can see Elaine's words below:
"I have created a product for children called Easy Daysies – the magnetic daily schedule for kids. I launched it on September 14th, 2008, two days after Naomi, our third little one, was born! So, it is only about 9 months old and very exciting! Easy Daysies™ is 100% made in Canada. I even package each and every kit on my kitchen table! It is now sold in over a dozen stores in BC and Ontario and it continues to grow even into the USA.
I am writing to ask if you could give me your vote in a contest that I am in called the SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award. It is a long shot for me as I am up against some big guns who are all very, very worthy of the title. But a friend of mine suggested that I should enter so I thought I would give it a try!
Winning would be such a blessing for Easy Daysies but just being a part of the contest will be a blessing in giving my product some exposure.
If you would so kindly take a moment to vote for me I would so appreciate it! You can even write a word of encouragement to me on the site too! (That would make my heart smile!)
Here is the link:
http://momentrepreneuraward.ca/MomBio.aspx?momID=319
Everyone is always surprised to find out that I hand-drew every single illustration on the Easy Daysies magnets. I made them simple enough for even Justin, my two year old, to understand. The goal of Easy Daysies is to help all kids have easier days. This is how my visual daily schedules got the name Easy Daysies.
Easy Daysies is trying to help children all around the world too. As of January 2009, 5% of Easy Daysies profits got to the International Justice Mission, an organization that helps to free children around the world from devastating bondage like slavery and child sex-trade. Easy Daysies is also very honoured to be involved with several fundraisers helping to raise funds for children with Autism to get their Autism Service Dogs.
It always warms my heart to get emails and hugs from parents telling how Easy Daysies have made everyday struggles become smooth sailing moments. I feel so very blessed!
Thank you for reading this and I hope you give me your vote!
Smiles,
Elaine Comeau
www.EasyDaysies.com"
Trust us with your Memories,
Ron C
July 09, 2009
Creative Corner with Valerie
Here are a couple of layouts that Valerie made with her Disney photos!She used black, red & white cardstock, a bit of patterned paper and a few embellishments from the Disney section. Great job, Valerie!
July 08, 2009
Scrapbook & Cards Today - Summer Issue
The summer edition of Scrapbook & Cards Today is in the store, and yours for FREE with a min. $25 purchase! This issue features all the
best that the season has to offer—a celebration of our favourite
embellishment (the versatile brad), fantastic tips for improving your
outdoor photography, seasonally-inspired cards, and a reader’s gallery
that is full to the brim with FABULOUS summer layouts! Click here to download the digital issue of this magazine.
P.S. 'Scrapbook & Cards' now have a blog! Click here to stay up-to-date with their team, check out the latest and greatest products, and get inspired by lots of great ideas and techniques. And you could win FANTASTIC giveaways each and every Friday!
July 07, 2009
New from LIttle Yellow Bicycle
Journal Tablets
Little Yellow Bicycle has assembled a fun variety of journaling pieces sure to inspire. A
clean and simple style sets the tone for these versatile tablets, each
with 26 journal cards that coordinate perfectly with their hand-lettered
Clear Cuts Sticker Words. This new Say What?! collection comes in six fun and distinctive styles.
Clear Cuts Sticker Words
July 06, 2009
Creative Corner with Kaylyn
A New Love...shhh don't tell my Revolution!
A bug was planted in my ear a couple of years ago (thanks Karen and Tam!) about how wonderful the Silhouette is. I was quite content with my Revolution - no, it's more than that, I love it! I use it all the time. However, my loving husband bought me the Silhouette this past Christmas! Boy, DO I LOVE IT! It is the most amazing thing!
It feels like I have stirred up, woken up and revived a creative side that I have not seen before! The ideas are truly unlimited! They are over flowing. So many nights I look up at the clock and say "Is it really that time?!" Yikers, better get to bed.
I love the prices of the digital images! How can you beat $1.99? It is amazing. You can pick up a QuicKutz Silhouette SD at Photo Express on the website or in store for $399.99 (Club/Crew pay $359.99; Gold Crew pay $319.99)
You will fall in love too!!
Kaylyn
This Week's Toonie Project
Each
week at Photo Express (PE) you will find a new project at our demo bar for you to make.
The project costs only a toonie, which is refunded with any purchase in the store!
(**Please note - there is a limited number of projects prepped, and are only available while supplies last. Please call the store ahead of time if you are making a trip for the toonie project only).
This
week's
"Toonie Project"
is a a 6x6 album designed by Kate. It's super sweet, super simple and
perfect for your fresh & fun summer photos! What a great way to
showcase your favourite shots from the year. Featuring the Brandy line
from American Crafts, you'll make a 20 page 6x6 album, complete with
the album - how great is that?! You'll get to try out the Corner
Chomper by American Crafts and the stitching bugs from EK Success.
**Be sure to bring your
favourite adhesives or buy one
of the cute mini
adhesives from Marvy for only $3.99, perfect for keeping in your purse
or pocket.
July 03, 2009
July 02, 2009
June Bug and Lemonade from Basic Grey
We've got new Basic Grey in the house!!
Cardstock Packs
Bling It
July 2009 Foto Depot Special - $2 8x10 Prints!
PE's July Club Member special is two 8x10 prints for $5, which works out to $2.50 per print.
Well, only until July 15th at midnight PST we have a Foto Depot special for you that is even better! Order as many 8x10 prints as you like from Foto Depot and pay only $2 per print!
Remember, you have only until July 15th at midnight to take advantage of this great deal, and it is only available on Foto Depot, the online service with FREE unlimited photo backup, photo sharing, and the ability to edit your photos and order prints and photo books.
Visit Foto Depot and start ordering your beautiful 8x10 prints now.
Trust us with your Memories,
Ron C
July 2009 Club Member Special - 8x10's 2 for $5!
July's Club Member Special is two 8x10 prints for $5! This is always one of our most popular specials. I'm guessing you have at least 2 great photos sitting on your memory card or hard drive that have never been printed. Now is the time!
Your prints do not need to come from the same picture, and can be from digital files, 35mm film or 35mm slides.
Not a Club Member yet? Please visit here for all the details.
June 30, 2009
Tam is also on the QK website for Silhouette
Check out her great page - way to go Tam!
What a Lovely bunch
Tamara Warner
This is a tribute to my current Kindergarten class using the new Teacher's Pet line and of course my Silhouette. I used the outline of the frame and used the outside border. Instead of using the "a" from the phrase I tailored it with the school theme product and substituted with a brad that said A*. Under the large 5x7photo of the girl hula hooping on 50th day is a hidden panel of journalling.
designs used
