Photo Expressions

Cutest Baby Contest Winners 2011!

The 17th Annual "Cutest Little Baby" Photo Contest has wrapped up, with 370 cute little kids getting their portraits taken!

The voting was closer than ever, with 45% of the kids entered receiveing at least one top-5 vote.  So yes, you can all be assured that you have adorable babies!  As a testament to the consistent great work by our photographers, Rhonda and Marion, two of the award winning babies were #2 and #368.  I don't know how they keep their sanity, they are special people!

This year, we handed out a whopping 21 prizes, worth over $700!  A special thanks goes out to our sponsors, for providing great prizes:

• Nikon Canada
• Easy Daysies
• Jungle Jac's Play Centre
• Krafty Kidz Creations
• Monkey Business Kid's Boutique
• My Gym Children's Fitness Centre
• Photo Express foto source!

In addition, we were able to cut a cheque for $370 to give to the Ridge Meadows Hospital Foundation!  The money will go toward the Maternity Ward.  In 3 years, we have been able to donate over $1000 to this worthy cause.

Without further ado, here are the 2011 winners of the "Cutest Little Baby" Photo Contest:

Pretty cute hey?  And the grand prize winner, who won a Nikon S570 camera and birthday party at Jungel Jac's, is this little cutie:

Congratulations to all the winners!  Congratulations also to all who entered, you have until March 31st to take advantage of all the great special offers from the contest.

Click to see this year's catalogue of special offers

Click here to order special offers (requires password given with contest CD)

Thanks for entering!

Look for an ad in the Tues, Mar 1 issue of the Maple Ridge Times featuring the winners!

Here is a group photo from the awards ceremony (click for larger):

Here is a photo of Marcel and our winner with her grand prize:

And here is a photo with Laura from the RMHF.  It turns out our winner's mom works at Ridge Meadows Hospital too!

New P2M Kits

Kaylyn has two new Photos to Memories (P2M) Kits available for you in the store!

 

Each kits comes with all the pre-cut pieces and embellishments needed to assemble the double page 12x12 layout. All you need to do is add your pictures and journaling.....and you're done!

Each kit is $9.99 (members pay $8.99)

Your Next Stamp

 Take a look at this great Canadian company that we've just brought in! Super cute images, great pricing....you're gonna love it! If you have a leaning toward Copic, then you're going to be in heaven with "Your Next Stamp"! Here are some cards from their website that showcase their stamps....

 

Yennadon School Fundraising Crop

If you are looking for something to do on Saturday February 26th, from 10-10, why not support Yennadon school in their fundraising efforts and attend their all day crop. (You'll even get a great 40% coupon from PE in your goodie bag).

Tickets are $39 and can be bought through Lisa Voncina, at 604 467 3742. .

Attention all Cute Kids Under Age 5!

The 17th Annual "Cutest Little Baby" Photo Contest is on now until Wed, Feb 16th, and it is cuter than ever!  This year's theme is "Spring", and the photos are looking awesome!  Please share this e-mail with anyone who has kids under the age of 5.  It's the best way to get high-quality, adorable portraits of your children, at unbelievable discounts, and maybe win a prize! 

 

Get all the details here... 

 

 

Creative Corner with Prima

Sometimes it's all about the idea.....and trust me when I say that Prima has COPIOUS amounts of creative ideas to share with you! Take a look at their blog and be AMAZED by their desgin team's off-the-chart talent!

For example, look at these gorgeous headbands made using their flowers...

 

And what about these amazing layered layouts.... forget scrapbooks. These pages need to be framed!

 

You can even check out their online tutorials here and be amazed at what you can create too!

 

"PEEP" from We R Memory Keepers

Here's an absolutely adorable spring line from We R Memory, perfect for your Easter layouts, spring layouts, sweet girl layouts, plus a myriad of beautiful card projects!

  

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Stamp It!

Much like their Stamp It! Cards issues, this technique magazine from Paper Crafts highlights stamped projects — but with a focus on six hot techniques that are rocking the stamping world today. You'll see pages full of clever paper-crafted projects, from cards, gift bags, and tags to home décor, mini-album covers, and treat containers. Detailed step-out photos explain how to paper-piece with stamped images, use spray-ink mists, mask with stamps, use markers with stamps, stamp in gradient and spectrum, and creative ways to heat emboss. This is one you will want to keep handy for every time you need ink and stamping inspiration!

 

 

 

Here are a few card samples from the magazine that I found on the Paper Crafts Blog....

 

 

 

Valentine's Inspiration

Here are three great publications to give you some creative inspiration for your Valentine's projects....

 

This issue is full of ideas for I Love You, Fast & Fabulous, Mini Albums, Vintage, Rub Ons, Lots of Photos, Showcase, and much more! The One Amazing Album section features spray mist and hand stitching - Pamela Young's amazing album is a beautiful record of a weekend spent with her husband.  How to: Ink by Jennifer Gallacher: Ink, spray, markers - they all brighten up your layouts in colorful ways. Get some inked inspiration from Jen's chalk ink tutorial, as well as four top designers' pages. Award Winning Style: Ronda Palazzari defines and documents her personal style on a page that's all about color and whimsy, with a touch of vintage thrown in for good measure.  Real Life: The days are long, but the years are short. Document the years you've spent with your significant other to create a very meaningful page this month. Valentine's Day Cards: It's that special time of year - let the ones you love know how you feel with a sweet Valentine. There is so much packed into this issue - you HAVE to have it!

 

 

February is full of ideas for Valentine Cards, Miss You, Heat Embossing, Dinner Party, Vintage, Valentine Tags, Mini Cards, New Arrival, Birthday, Rub Ons, and so much more!  You'll love the Things We Love section - Love is in the air - and so is the new Togetherness line from Cosmo Cricket. Families of darling woodland creatures are featured in this soft, lovely collection of double-sided patterned paper, chipboard shapes, borders and stickers. The collection is sweet enough for all your special valentines!. The Ultimate Card Class features My Mind's Eye! Their recent release: Lost & Found, Union Street is amazing. Vintage-inspired patterns and accents in warm reds, browns, and blacks will make your valentines absolutely gorgeous. Glam up your cards with glittered die cuts and stickers, banners, trims, brads and buttons! The Designer of the Month is Lisa Johnson! Lisa is a wife, mother, artist, and stamp designer in addition to being a talented card maker. We cannot wait to show you her beautiful creations! Get to know Lisa better and see a few of her beautiful creations as she is featured as our Designer of the Month.   You don't want to miss this issue!

 

 

 

The February / March issue of Simply Handmade features amazing sections on Valentine's Day Decor, Simple Bags, Frames, Punches, Love is in the Air, and more! You'll love the 1-2-3:Pillow Talk article! These pillows are not so much about sweet nothings as they are about sweet design. Ruffles, flowers, and even a conversation heart provide the inspiration.  You'll also love the creative lollipop cards created by Roree Rumph. These cards would be perfect for kids to hand out at class parties - and even ideal for grown-ups! Whether you create these for your kids or for yourself to deliver, they’re sure to be this year’s favorite valentines! You'll love this issue! Check it out today!

 

 

 

Personalized Valentine's Day Cards

Check out the Valentine's Day cards on Foto Depot that you can easily make up for your kids!

Put your photo off-centre and attach a candy treat for fun! Or design a 4x8 card (see below) and then order it on a mug!

 

Foto Depot is a great way to make personalized gifts, from cards to mugs to albums and more! You can check it out here.

 

New Lifestyle Dies!

Love is in the air and Lifestyle Crafts has created the perfect die for your every Valentine's need!

Whether you're looking for a mini album.... 

A mini card....  

treat containers... 

 

accessories for your projects....

 

 

or the perfect heart.....

 

Lifestyle Crafts has got your number!

 

Here are some project ideas from their website:

 

(Jan 24th, 2011 by Leisa Rice)

This coffee cup Cheer Up is a great way to tell a friend you are thinking about her! Fill up the cup with fresh flavored coffee beans for that extra added aroma and top off with a gift card to her favorite coffee spot! She will love you a latte!

Fill a coffee cup with floral foam. (DO NOT glue it to the inside of the cup as the reciever may want to actually use it later.) Cut your dies and glue to a skewer to the backs of them. Cut to desired height. Tie on some ribbon and pop dot the arrow to the back of the card. Fill with flavored coffee beans and add a gift card. So fun!