Photo Expressions

Karen Russell is Coming.

Just a reminder that Karen Russell  is coming to PE .  Save the weekend of September 29th to take some stunning classes from Karen.  She has sent me such beautiful work that I'm having a hard time deciding which classes to choose from.  You will just love her - she is fun and bubbly and very personable and real.  Her stuff is amazingly gorgeous and she will make it so easy for you.  Watch for sign up to begin soon.

PE QuicKutz Crew Member Renewals

Just a reminder if you became a PE QuicKutz Crew Member  in January of this year, you need to renew your membership.  It is only $25 for renewal and you will receive the Free Crew Die for the next 6 months (and July's is another Limited edition one!) (Value $48), a Free Get Together each month with a new project and inspiration sheet ($60 value), a special Crew Member only party coming this fall ($30 Value), advance notice of special QuicKutz sales and 10% off all your QuicKutz purchases at Photo Express.  If you are a club member you become a Gold Crew Member and save 20% off your QuicKutz purchases everyday!  Don't miss out on one month of fun.  Renew today! (604-463-3654 or [email protected] )

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Michele

Drive In

How long has it been since you went to the Drive-In?  I hadn't been since my early 20's and my husband had never been.  Last night we took the kids and went to the Twilight Drive-In..  The girls thought it was the greatest thing.  They got in their jammies and we brought blankets and pillows.  The first movie was Surf's Up, very cute.  Then they fell asleep so we stayed and watched the next one which was Ocean's 13.  Not too hard to watch Mr. George Clooney. Next time I think we will bring lawn chairs also.

Michele

Huge savings on Canon

Until June 30th, 2007, save
big on Canon cameras,
camcorders, lenses and
flashes.  For example, you
can save $174.98 on a
Rebel XTi 2-lens kit with
camera bag and remote! 
Check out our online flyer
for more details.

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Michele

Trust us with your Memories,

Michele

Bazzill Cardstock packs at 50% off and more sales

Cardstock Packs - You will find some more of the oh-so-popular Bazzill
Cardstock Packs priced at 50% off! These gems come in 8.5x11 as well
as 12x12, and contain vintage Bazzill colours that are now hard to find!
Containing 20 sheets of acid-free cardstock, the 8.5x11 packs are $4.99
(reg. retail value $10) and the 12x12 packs are $6.99 (reg. retail
value $14). Members receive an additional 10% off these already
awesome prices!

There are lots more great deals going on at PE right now.  You can
see them here.

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Michele

Co-ordinated scrap kits

Check out these fabulous kits of All My Memories Products.  Each kit has 2
pieces of patterned paper, 6 sheets of co-ordinating cardstock, 1 sheet of
rubons, 1 sheet of bauble gums (dimensional embellishments), 2 meters of
ribbon, 1 package of white chipboard letters and a sample layout and cards
for you to copy or get inspiration from.
There are 5 different themes to choose from and these are flying out the door! 
The retail value of these kits is over $22 and while supplies last the kits are
only $12.99 (members $11.69).  Awesome products, great price,
co-ordination all done!

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Michele

Boredom Blaster Bundles back in stock

You loved the Boredom Blaster Bundles so much, that you convinced us to make more! 
These bundles of products are such a great deal. Each bundle has $75 worth of product
and each one is different.  These kits are great for keeping your kids busy this summer
so you can scrap, for taking on a holiday or road trip, for yourself or as gifts.  While
supplies last, they are on sale for $27.99 (members pay $25.19)!  What a deal!

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Michele

From a child's perspective

My 5 year old daughter often makes me stop and think when she asks her innocent "simple" questions that aren't so simple.  Today was another example.  First a little background on this topic of conversation.

Last week, my 3 daughter's and I went out to find a place to go for a run.  Yes, amazingly enough, I've taken up running and am quite enjoying it.  (It's only been 4 weeks and with my running group, we are up mostly walking with running added in, building up to more running.  My two oldest daughter's are coming to the running clinic with me. ) Since my husband wasn't home, we wanted to find a track to run at so my youngest could play in the center field and we could run/walk the track.  The first school we went to had about 6 soccer practices going on so that didn't work.  Then we went to another field and that had baseball games going on everywhere.  So we went to a highschool not far from our house that has a big parking lot behind and thought we would run there.  Pulled in, no one around, looking good.  Pull up to park by a big dumpster and all of a sudden a bottle comes flying out.  We all looked to see if we had seen right, and another bottle comes flying out.  And then a very large man dressed in black, with long black/grey very big hair and beard climbs out of the dumpster.  Of course the questions start "Why is that man in the garbage? What is he doing?  Why is he taking bottles?"  So I had to explain that he was probably homeless and was looking for bottles to turn in for money.  "Why is he homeless?"  Wow, why is the sky blue?  Could be a number of reasons sweetie - he may have lost his job, he may be addicted to drugs, he may have health issues among other reasons.  "Where does he live?"  Possibly a homeless shelter though from the looks probably in the bushes.  "Where does he change his clothes?"  In the bushes, or in a public bathroom? "Where does he put his stuff?"  He probably doesn't have a lot of stuff and keeps it with him traveling from place to place so that it doesn't get stolen.

Today at the school, I picked up a whole bunch of boxes of soaps, toothbrushes, jeans, pillows, blankets and such that the school had gathered to give to the Franciscan Sisters of Atonement in Vancouver.  They run a food and clothing program for the homeless in Vancouver.  As I'm putting the boxes in the car, my daugher asks "What is this stuff for?"  It is for the homeless men in Vancouver.  "Are we going to go put it in the garbage?" (She was remembering the homeless man in the garbage last week - while it was kind of humorous in a way, it also really hit home the situation homeless people are in.)  No, sweetie, Dad is going to take it downtown and bring it to the Sisters who will give it to the men who come to them for help.  "Oh, okay" and all is well in her world.

I can't even begin to imagine how the daily struggle of life must be for someone who is homeless.  Reminds me to look on them with kindness and compassion as I have no idea what struggles in life have brought them to this place or what their daily life is like.  Yes, some choose to live this life, but many are brought there by tragic circumstances or mental illness. Say a little prayer of thanks for the roof over our heads and that those who are homeless will find food and shelter for another night.

Michele

Summer of Fun Week 4 Dies

I absolutely love these flourishes!  I plan on making up the sample card on the bottom to use as hostess gifts - tie 5-10 of the cards with a pretty ribbon and voila!  Remember these are limited edition dies - once they are gone, that is it.  QuicKutz will not be producing more.

Pay close attention to your computer on July 3rd as we announce a new product for QuicKutz - you will want to own a Revolution and you will be amazed at the possibilities you will have with this product!  I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Michele

A New Puppy

How Stinkin' cute is he?!!!  This is Doc, the newest addition to Kate's family.  He is a Pugle - cross between a pug and a beagle. She wasn't so sure about getting a dog, but caved in to the pleas of her husband and kids.  She is already completely over the moon in love with Doc!  This is one of the photos taken in our Studio.

Free Magazine Scrapbook and Cards Today

While supplies last you can come in and pick up your FREE copy of the summer issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today.  It is jam packed with lots of great ideas and techniques.  Love it!  It is also available for FREE Download here .  You can also download past issues if you missed one.  Make sure to check out the last page called "What's Next".  It features our very own Carol Krawchuk and her beautiful design.  Way to go Carol!

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Michele

Summer Of Fun Week 3 Limited Edition Dies

Check out the adorable flower and flower bouquet for week 3 of the Summer of Fun promotion.  These limited edition dies are available in very limited quantities and will not be produced again.  So if you want one, don't delay.  You can email us  [email protected] or call at 604-463-3654 to save you one.  They will be in the store Wed afternoon.

June Club Card Special

I love the look of enlargements on a layout.
Pick a few of your favourite photos and
enlarge them this month to 8x10.  Club
members get 2 for only $5!!(Doesn't have
to be same file or negative).

Enlargements also make great gift ideas and
help personalize your space when you frame
a few of your favourites.

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Michele

Beach Party from Reminisce

Beach Party from Reminisce is in at PE.
Love the papers with the signature bit
of Shimmer that Reminisce often adds.
Fun colours for all those summer and
beach photos.

Here's a great layout from the Reminisce
  website.

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Michele

Brooke

Here is another picture of Leina's adorable baby Brooke.  I got to hold her this week!  She is so cuddly and cute.

Leina is doing very well,has adjusted to motherhood perfectly and looks fabulous.

She had Brooke in the studio this week and I'm sure she will share some of the beautiful pictures with us soon.

Michele