Photo Expressions

More New Dies from Spellbinders - Day 3 of Releases

Spellbinders is releasing some GORGEOUS new dies this winter, coupled with a geat contest - check Official Rules here. Here's a sneak peak at a few more of their new dies...

 

 

S5-034 - Parisian Accents
Measurements:
  1¼ x 7/8″ to 2½ x 2½”

S5-035 - Parisian Motifs
Measurements:
1 x 1″ to 4 1/8″

Sample by Becca Feeken....

 

# S5-028 Nested Pennants

Dimensions:
Ribbons - 5/8 x 1 3/8" to 7/8 x 2 3/4"

Pennants: 7/8 x 1 1/4" to 3 3/4 x 5 5/8"

# S5-029 Lacey Nested Pennants
Dimensions:
Ribbons - 1 1/2 x 3/8" to  3/8 x 3"

Pennants - 7/8 x 1 3/8" to 4 x 6"

Samples by AJ Otto....

 

New Magazines from CK

Love is in the air this February! In the February 2011 issue of Creating Keepsakes magazine you'll learn ways to add meaning to your layouts using love songs, get tips on taking photos you'll love, and discover tips for creating classic scrapbook pages you'll still love in 20 years. In addition you'll also find ways to boost your creativity, take your doodling from beginner to advanced, and uncover secrets for creating beautiful scrapbook pages in minutes!

Playing with color is hot, hot, hot! Color Inspiration for Card Makers from Paper Crafts harnesses the heat as an exciting special issue that inspires readers with loads of projects and an endless array of unique and playful color combinations. This issue with show you how to combine colors to create cards for all occasions and all recipients in a quick and easy way. So come and play with us...you'll be glad you did!

 

Renée's All Occasion Copic Cards - Valentine's Edition

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, colour copies and 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 Copic marker 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 for Jan 19th Class...

 

Sign up for Jan 22nd Class...

More New Dies from Spellbinders

Spellbinders is releasing some GORGEOUS new dies this winter, coupled with a geat contest - check Official Rules here. Here's a sneak peak at a few more of their new dies....

S5-032 Elegant Posts

Dimensions: 

1¼ x 2¾″ to 2⅛ x 4⅜″

 

S4-309 - Labels 4 SM

Dimensions: 

⅝ x 1⅛″ to 2¼ x 4″

Sample by Kazan Clark

 

 

Lattice Rectangles

SKU # S4-319
MSRP $24.99

Measurements:


1: 1¼ x 1½″
2: 1⅞ x 2⅜″
3: 2¾ x 3½″
4: 4⅛ x 5″

 

 

Sample by Judy Hayes...
(Check out her blog for how to turn the rectangle template into a square card!)

 

 

Pink Cat Studio

I'd like to introduce you to one of our new stamp companies available at PE....

Pink Cat Studio

Here are some of the stamps that we brought in for you!

Lily & Billy

 

 

Lily Plate #2

 

New from Spellbinders

Spellbinders is releasing some GORGEOUS new dies this winter, coupled with a geat contest - check Official Rules here. Here's a sneak peak at a few of their new dies....

  
 

S4-310 Labels Eighteen
Dimensions: 
¾ x 1″ to 3¼ x 4¼″

and

S4-324 Ribbon Banners
Dimensions:
3½ x ⅝″ to  3⅜ x ½″

 

Sample by Debbie Olson...

 

 
LF-001 - Creative Book Pages

Measurements:
1⅞ x 3″ to 7⅛ x 8″

  
S5-052 - Creative Page Tabs

Measurements:
¾ x 1¾″ to 2¼ x 1″

 

S5-049 - Carnation Creations

Measurements:
 Leaves - 2 x ¼″ to 2½ x ¼″

 Flowers - ¾″ to 2¼″

 

 
S5-050 - Rose Creations

Measurements:
Leaves - ⅜ x ¾″ to 1¾ x 1"

 Roses - ⅞ x 1″ to 2¾ x 2½″

 

Sample by Donna Salazar....

(check out her blog for videos on using new dies)

New & Better Prices from Lifestyle Crafts

GREAT News! Lifestyle Crafts has lowered their prices on all their 4x4 dies and we're passing this savings onto you! Their single dies used to be $16.99 at Photo Express, and are now $14.99 (members pay $13.49). Their double dies were $24.99 and are now $21.99 (members pay $19.79).

We've got a great variety of 4x4 dies available. Here's just a sampling....

                                                                      

All-In-One Storage Binder from Lifestyle Crafts

Enjoy the luxury and convenience of having your entire QuicKutz/Lifestyle Crafts collection in one place! The All-in-One Storage Binder can hold all existing EZ-Store Die Sheets as well as five EZ-Store Die Sheets made specifically for every kind of QuicKutz die, including a Magnetic Sheet for Cookie Cutter dies (sheets sold separately).

• Customizable organization with three-ring binder
• Includes nameplate on spine for easy labeling
• Stylish design adds elegance to any craft room
• Portable for crafters on the go
• Measures 18 inches wide x 13 inches high x 4 inches deep

Here are the variety of storage sheets that you can get to fit into your all-in-one binder, for all dies including 2x2, 4x4, 4x8 alphabets, border dies and cookie cutter dies.

AND....if you like to be really organized, or are managing a large library of dies, then you'll want to check out the FREE Online EZ-Store Reference System at www.quickutz.com/EZ to create and print custom reference pages for your EZ-Store Die sheets!

 

Travel Photo Tips

 Travel Photo Tips

Here is an article with some great travel photo tips.  I love how the author, Russ Burden, says to "Go beyond the I Was Here photo so you can return from your destination with the I Was Here and Look at How Great the Images Are photos."

Image © Russ Burden

See the article here...

Interactive Cards

 



Wow your friends and family with fun, hand-crafted cards with movable parts.

This creative collection of projects is guaranteed to be as much fun to make as they are to send. With close-up shots of each card and step-by-step photos to make the construction process even easier, you're only a few page turns away from discovering just how easy it really is to create these fun, interactive cards.

You'll learn just how easy it is to make spinner cards, slider cards, wiper cards, peek-a-boo cards, pop ups, hinged elements, swing designs, never-ending cards (mindblowing!) and waterfall cards. There is so much info packed into this magazine that it will be a resource for you for years to come.

64 pages, $15.99 (members pay $14.39)

 

January Club Member Special

January Club Member Specials

We have introduced a new Prepaid Card - Jumbo (5x7) Prepaid Prints!  The January introductory special will save you 60% off the Club Member price!



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

No Fault Camera Warranty

 Get Peace Of Mind With Foto Care Protection

 

If you got a new camera and/or lens this Christmas, first of all congratulations!  Secondly, you have 30 days from purchase to add a Foto Care Warranty.  With a Foto Care No-Fault Warranty, you are covered - it's that simple!  Your protection is good for 3 years on new cameras, SLR's and lenses.  Here is a list of what is covered, compared to the standard manufacturer's warranty:



And the price is very reasonable, starting at $59.99.  Get the details here...

 Travel Photo Tips

The Best of Paper Crafts

The Best of Paper Crafts Magazine: Creative Crafts for All Occassions & Fun Paper Crafts with Delicious Gift Foods

Making personal connections through the art of paper crafting is what Paper Crafts magazine is all about, with greeting cards, keepsake paper creations, bags, tags, and other projects galore. This big 288-page book is the paper crafter's dream collection, compiling more than 500 of the best projects from recent years of the magazine and its special issues. Cards are a major focus, along with a bonus collection of paper crafted containers and keepsake treasures to accompany simple food gifts (recipes included!). Other projects include gift bags and tags, party invitations and decorations, banners, handmade jewelry, mini albums and journals, magnets, stationery, table place settings, and more. Cards of many shapes and sizes cover a wealth of topics, including birthdays, baby, weddings, mothers, fathers, teachers, teens, girlfriends, seasons, holidays, and all occasions.

Retail: $21.99, 288 pages (members pay $19.79)

Mini Album Kit

Looking for something fun and different? Try this oh-so-sweet mini album kit. Use it to showcase a handful of your favourite photos; write a special letter to a friend; send pictures to Grandma; or give it to a child for an afternoon of creative fun!

The kit includes a variety of cardstock, rub-ons, brads, flowers & bling for you to create this mini 12-page album.

And the best part......it's only $7.99 (members pay $7.19)!!

Album measures 3-1/2" x 3-1/2"

2011 Sketch Calendar - Only 4 Left!

This beautiful inspiration calendar teams up some of the best designers with some of the best products to bring you 13 months of tips, tricks and techniques!  The calendar measures 11" x 17" and is a perfect holiday gift for yourself or a "scrappy" friend!  You get 24 brand new, never seen PageMaps sketches, 14 beautifully designed layouts and we've hidded a surprise in 5 calendars (think Willy Wonka and the gold chocolate bar!)

Retail - $11.99   Members pay $10.79

Only 4 Left!