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Lighting Seminar at PE Tomorrow!

Tell your friends and join us at PE for a fabulous lighting seminar to take your photos to the next level!

New from Sizzix

We've got some gorgeous new dies in from Sizzix!

 

Dies by Tim Holtz

Creative inspiration from the Sizzix website...

 

NEW dies from Basic Grey!

Creative inspiration from Sizzix website....

Halloween Party or Treat Ideas

The Accucut Website has some great Halloween Ideas. Some of them are here.  You can create most of these on our Die Cut Center which is free to use when you buy the paper at PE (or a nominal charge if you bring in your own paper.  Spice up your parties, or give a treat to someone special in your life.

 

 

Newsletter addendum Oct 28th, 2010

To save the weekly newsletter from getting so long, you will find a weekly update on the blog of things that are happening/coming up that have already been posted in the newsletter and you might want to remind yourself about.  Let us know if you like this format.

 

October Club Card Special - 2 of them! Last few days to get 25% off your Holiday greeting cards!

Check out the New Personality portraits! They totally capture your child or teen or your personality. They come complete and ready to hang!
Save the last minute stress and print your holiday greeting cards now! Save 25% too! Or did you get married this summer and still haven't sent out your thank you cards? This makes it easy.

 

Not a Club Member yet?  Check here for details...

What's New? If you want to know what has just come in to PE, Stay tuned to Photo Expressions PE's scrapblog right here, to always be in the know! From new products to tips and techniques to "goings on at PE", you'll find it on the blog. This is going to be a hot, hot seller! The Best of Card Creations is the new bible for cardmakers! It is absolutely jam packed with gorgeous cards and brilliant ideas. Pick up your copy today!

Featured Classes Christmas With House Mouse #4 Instructor: Tanya Cost: $26 Skill Level: I/A Kits Available  details.... NEW! Great Impressions Sugar and Spice Girls Instructor: Renée Cost: $45 Skill Level: B/I/A Kits Available  details.... Christmas Planner   Instructor: Karen Price: $28 Skill Level: B/I/A Kits Available details....

Pep Rally November's evening classes are both FULL! There are still a few spots in the daytime classes (2pm and 3pm). Call today to reserve your spot! PE's hottest new program the PE Paper Rally is great fun.  Each month the PEP rally will feature something different.  It is a short drop in class where you will always create a quick great project, have fun and socialize with your fellow PEPrs. The PEP Rally will be the first Fri of each month. So November's will be Friday November 5th. Stop in or call 604-463-3654 to register now.  Details on the Rally can be found here. It is selling out each month so don't wait too long to register. You must register by Friday October 29th.

Copic Cuties Club Both November evening classes are FULL! There are a few daytime spots still left (10am and 11am). Call today to reserve yours! This mini class has been a HUGE hit! We heard lots and lots of comments on how fun it was and that you learned. (and newbies are loving how great these markers are!) Whether you are a Copic Novice (or are even saying, 'What the heck is a Copic?!'), a timid user, or an expert, you'll enjoy this great class.  Each month will be a different project and you'll learn great techniques to get even more value out of these amazing markers. You'll learn something, create a great project and have fun socializing with your fellow Copic enthusiasts.   PLUS you get to take your choice of a FREE Copic Marker home with you too!!     Visit here for details.

 Tell Us Your Birthday - Get Free Stuff!

 

There is a link at the bottom of this e-mail, called "Update Profile/Email Address".  If you like getting birthday gifts in the mail from your favourite stores, please click the link and make sure all the information is up to date, including your home address and your birthday (we don't need the year, just the mm/dd).  Then check your mailbox around your birthday!

 

Please note: Photo Express foto source reserves the right to change the birthday bonus at any time

Foto Source TV Commercials

 

We are famous!  By "we" I mean foto source, the buying group that Photo Express foto source belongs to (which is why our camera prices are so awesome!).  We pooled the resources of over 200 independent camera stores across Canada to produce these great commercials that will run on your TV from Oct 25 - Nov 28, 2010.

Here is a sneak preview (just click the image below) of just one of the ads (there are many).  You will see these commercials on TSN, HGTV, W Network, Food Network and more. 

Amazing Canon EOS Rebel T2i and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Offers

Great Camera deals!

Just in case you missed the Photography Newsletter, here are 2 great deals on cameras.

Amazing Canon EOS Rebel T2i Bonus Offer

Purchase a Canon Rebel T2i and receive $150 in bonuses! Bonus Offer includes: Free Camera Bag, Remote and $50 in Foto Depot Promo Cards. Offer valid from October 25 - November 30, 2010. While supplies last. DIGIC 4 Image Processor generates excellent images Advanced HD Movie mode for gorgeous full HD movies up to 1920 x 1080 Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second so you don't miss a thing 18 megapixel, 3.0" LCD screen

Awesome Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Bonus Offer

Purchase a Panasonic Lumix G2 camera and receive 50% off a Panasonic Telephoto Lens (Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 45-200mm F4-5.6 H-FS045200). Offer valid from October 25 - December 31, 2010. While supplies last. Interchangeable lens camera with touch screen operation Based on Micro Four Thirds System to reduce size and weight Offers the same high image quality as a DSLR but loaded with user friendly features known to "point and shoot" cameras 12.1 megapixel, 3.0" LCD screen

Your Vote Can Make a Difference

Just a Reminder that it's time to vote! If you missed the original post, please read below for an incredible opportunity to make a difference, simply by having an opinion and voting!!

 

One of our loyal customers Pat Sly, and her husband Gerry Sly, of Boyd Auto Body & Glass Coquitlam (Circuit Frame & Suspension) are involved in trying to end homelessness in the Tri cities area. They have entered the Aviva Community Fund Project and hope to win up to $500,000 to support their container village project. And they could really use your help! One thing that we have learned about you, our customers, is that you are a generous and caring crowd! I know you will take a moment to read this and respond as you feel led. Thank you :-)

Please view the video and read their submission to the Aviva Community Fund contest, then register and VOTE! If you like what they are doing, please forward this info to all of your email contacts and if you are on Facebook, add it to your facebook page. Multiplication of voting is the key to winning.

Here's the info that they sent me.....

1. Remember you need to register at Aviva: To register with the Aviva Community Fund, visit here, and click on the 'register' link at the top of the page. You will be asked to provide your name and a valid email address and to create a password so you can sign in. As of Monday, Oct. 18th we have 22 people registered. This is the beginning of our communication so I will watch for you to sign up. You can always click reply and let me know that you signed up.

2. Remember that voting for Phase 2 begins on October 25th. You can vote once a day for 10 days.

3. Please sign up at our Face Book Page. This is where you can get your updates.

4. Check out the “My Place” video (already 650+ views on You Tube in just 1 week!). Pass it on to all your friends. 

 

Thank you in advance for your support,

Gerry Sly

Boyd Auto body & Glass Coquitlam

Top уουr cupcakes, sandwiches οr hors d’oeuvres wіtһ tһеѕе fang-tastic vampire food picks! What a simple way to decorate this Hallow's Eve. On sale now at Photo Express. You'll find them at the counter..... and they're 40% off!!

Vampire coffin treat boxes and party picks

Are you having a Halloween party? Or looking for something special for the special little "munsters" in your life.  Pick up some of these great Vampire coffin treat boxes and party picks at PE and save big on Martha Stewart Halloween.  They are on sale now!

 

 

New Publications Just In!

The Best of Card Creations

A handmade card can express personal sentiments like nothing else, and card makers will find this 288-page collection invaluable for its wide variety of inspiration and ideas. It offers more than 500 card projects from recent special issues of Card Creations, published by the editors of Paper Crafts magazine. Topics include the all-important birthday card plus anniversary, baby, congratulations, encouragement, Fathers Day, friendship, get well, graduation, hello, miss you, Mothers Day, seasons greetings, sympathy, thank you, travel, valentines, wedding, and more. This irresistible cardmaking resource will help all through the year, including major holidays, traditional family milestones for all ages, and special occasions. There are cards full of impressive techniques, and quick and easy varieties for last minute designs. Paper crafters can create to their heart's content!

 

 

Welcome the holidays with Paper Crafts' November/December issue!

Looking for a fabulous holiday card design? Look no further than PC's Homespun Christmas feature, overflowing with holiday cards of all styles. Need a clever way to package your gifts? The Everything but the Card section is full of paper-crafted gift bags, treat containers, gift card holders and more! Searching for a way to be trendy and economical? They'll show you how sheet music can add style to your projects without costing a fortune. So turn up the Christmas music and pull up a comfy chair as you peruse this issue. And don't forget to look here for their online extra's!

 

 

 

Scrapbook Trends Nov 2010

This issue is full of ideas for I'm Grateful, Fast & Fabulous, Lots of Photos, Digital, Adoption, a cool challenge technique, Showcase, and much more! The One Amazing Album section features our own Paige Evans - Check out how "on-the-spot" scrapbooking can make a Thanksgiving feast all the more memorable.  Stories To Tell by Jennifer Gallacher: If you've got advice to share, a scrapbook page can be the perfect place to lay it on the line. Award Winning Style: Kimberly Neddo;s sweet layout about her daughter is a ray of sunshine in pretty greens and blues with just a hint of golden yellow. Real Life: As your family gathers during the holiday season, it's a wonderful time to notice the traits and bonds that connect generations. Thanksgiving Cards: Whether you're inviting the family to a feast or expressing your gratitude, we've got the perfect card for you. There is so much packed into this issue - you HAVE to have it! 

 

A handmade card can express personal sentiments like nothing else, and card makers will fi nd this 288-page collection invaluable for its wide variety of inspiration and ideas. It off ers more than 500 card projects from recent special issues of Card Creations, published by the editors of Paper Crafts® magazine. Topics include the all-important birthday card plus anniversary, baby, congratulations, encouragement, Father s Day, friendship, get well, graduation, hello, miss you, Mother s Day, season s greetings, sympathy, thank you, travel, valentines, wedding, and more. This irresistible cardmaking resource will help all through the year, including major holidays, traditional family milestones for all ages, and special occasions. There are cards full of impressive techniques, and quick and easy varieties for lastminute designs. Paper crafters can create to their heart s content!A handmade card can express personal sentiments like nothing else, and card makers will fi nd this 288-page collection invaluable for its wide variety of inspiration and ideas. It off ers more than 500 card projects from recent special issues of Card Creations, published by the editors of Paper Crafts® magazine. Topics include the all-important birthday card plus anniversary, baby, congratulations, encouragement, Father s Day, friendship, get well, graduation, hello, miss you, Mother s Day, season s greetings, sympathy, thank you, travel, valentines, wedding, and more. This irresistible cardmaking resource will help all through the year, including major holidays, traditional family milestones for all ages, and special occasions. There are cards full of impressive techniques, and quick and easy varieties for lastminute designs. Paper crafters can create to their heart s content!

Scrapbook Page Maps #2

More PageMaps to Kick-Start Your Creativity!

Even the most imaginative people get stumped sometimes. Author and artist Becky Fleck’s easy-to-use sketches will help get you over the hurdle with 92 brand new sketches for traditional and digital layouts, greeting cards, mini albums and home décor items. In addition, you’ll find new artwork for over 140 incredible layouts and projects in a variety of sizes that will inspire your own artistic creations.

- Discover new layout sketches and artwork from the author of Scrapbook PageMaps, including a full chapter devoted to greeting cards.

- Learn to use sketches to focus and coordinate your ideas whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed by materials, photos and journaling.

- Take your favorite sketches along with you! Included are 64 travel-size sketch cards for easy planning wherever you get inspired.

- Learn new techniques and methods with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

- Find “Eye Spy” tips from the author that point out the unique, unusual and unexpected elements you can use to make any page even more special.

If you’re feeling stumped with how to use that special photo, or if you just can’t decide how to use those beautiful supplies, Scrapbook PageMaps 2 will help you tell your story!

About the Author

Becky is the owner of the PageMaps web site, which provides scrapbook layout and greeting card sketches to over 20,000 readers each month. She is also the author of the highly successful book Scrapbook PageMaps. Becky is a professional graphic illustrator, freelancing for several scrapbook and stamp manufacturers. She teaches extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally at expos, scrapbook stores and conventions.

The 411 on Scrapbook Pagemaps 2
More than 90 brand new sketches for traditional and digital layouts, greeting cards, mini albums and home decor items, along with over 140 incredible layouts and artistic projects. This hard bound book has an interior spiral binding so the book lays flat, with 128 color pages to inspire your own artistic creations.

Does the second book have the super cool Card Deck, too?
Yep! There are 64 laminated cards that are pre-drilled, ready to slip onto a key ring. (We ditched the box and added four more cards!)

 

Capture a years worth of memories in one simple album! Anyone can keep up with this!

 

 

 

Year-in-review....photo-a-day....layout-a-month....however you describe it documenting your everyday memories is one of the hottest trends in scrapbooking and the innovative new Simple Stories system allows your customers to document a years worth of memories like never before!

 

 Introducing Life Documented....The Simple Stories Life Documented collection allows you to capture your monthly memories with as little as 6-8 photos per month, using theour innovative pre-designed element peices.  Simply insert element pieces into divided page pockets - along with 4x6 photos - for quick and easy scrapbooking! Works perfectly with albums from We R Memory Keepers and American Crafts (Pebbles).

 

The Life Documented kit includes all of the materials needed to create an entire year-in-review album, January through December.

 

Also available as a School kit to record K-12!  Simply, easily.

 

Class Updates

Here are a couple of great ideas for fun classes this week!

 

All Occasion Cards: Christmas Edition!

This Thurs, Oct 28th, 12:30-2:30pm

Instructor: Renée
Cost: $28
Skill Level: B/I/A

Kits Available!

Renée just LOVES working with Whipper Snapper stamps and Copic markers! Join her in this super relaxing class where you'll get to revert back to childhood for a couple of hours and just play with a pile of markers! If you loved colouring as a kid, you're going to LOVE this class. You'll learn how to blend and shade with the Copics, and get that "professional" look when colouring your images. You'll get multiple copies of 3 different images to colour, instructions for three different cards, plus all the paper and embellishments needed to complete at least 2 of each card when you get home! One free Copic marker of your choice is included in the price of this class.

Students Need to Bring: A strong desire to colour inside the lines! (and your own Copic markers, if you have any - be sure to label them with your name.)

SIGN UP HERE...

 

 

Halloween Card Mini Class

This Friday, Oct 29th, 6-7pm

Instructor: Renée
Cost: $12
Skill Level: B/I/A

Kits Available! 

 

Join Renee for this mini class where you'll make a sweet Halloween card to give away this weekend, plus you'll get to keep the stamp! All for just $12!! Please bring adhesive and pop dots with you.

SIGN UP HERE....

 

 

Or you can call the store to sign up for either of these classes.

Turn a Life Around Quote

“Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998);
author, professor

Treat Bag

Here is an adorable tutorial from the Cosmo Cricket blog on how to make a treat bag.  Perfect when you need to give a little gift.

How to Fold a Treat Bag Video Tutorial

Do you ever need a treat bag without notice? No matter how I try to keep some around, I never seem to have one when I need it! Well, never fear. I'll teach you how to make one out of a sheet of paper.......... 'cause I'm pretty sure most of you have that on hand! ;) .

Here's how they turn out:

I love how the Circa 1934 mixes with the Matilda Mini Deck and Chipboard! If you do too, watch the video to see how to make some for yourself. You can whip them up in less than 10 minutes.... if making the goodies to fill them were only that painless!

 To see how to do this, visit the Cosmo Cricket blog here.  It is easy!