Persnickety Prints Blog

The Sun and the Sea...

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:42:23 PDT

... are two of my favorite things.

Ready for Summer?
If you didn't have a chance to grab this entirely FREE Kit during our National Scrapbook Day celebration... here it is!

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Fathers Day Printable

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:35:29 PDT

When I was a little girl my Mom use to tell me that the best gifts were the ones that I made.
I didn't believe her, but have now found this to be true!
Some of the most rewarding times of Motherhood are the little coloring pages, love notes, and home made gifts that a child makes.

I have all boys. They aren't crafty, and they don't care about staying in the lines. So when I get a little love note, it's extra special!

Last Mothers Day, my son Ryder's pre-school teacher helped him fill out a Mothers Day questionare. It was the best gift of the day! I was 60 years old, my dress size was 60, and I also weighed 60 pounds.
Kids say the funniest things!

For Fathers Day, I have created a similar 8.5x11 printable for the Dads or Grandpas in our children's lives.
Have your son or daughter fill it out on their own, beware, it may suprise you! More importantly, it will make the day of their Dad or Grandpa.

Download a .PDF Here

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Download a .PDF Here

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Learn to Scrap on your Mobile Device!

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:13:42 PDT

Tablets are "in".

Over 60 million tablets were sold in 2011,

and according to a recent Mashable study, this will double in 2012.

How awesome would it be to create on the go?

Learn how with Renee Pearsons new iScrapit class for mobile scrapbooking.

Scrapbooking anywhere and anytime with Apple Keynote for iOS.

In iScrapit, you’ll learn how to create beautiful digital albums using Apple Keynote for iPad or iPhone. Over the course of 3-weeks, I’ll cover everything from adding images and text to animations and transitions. You’ll also learn how to convert your digital kits and templates to sizes that work with your mobile device and how to take your Project Life mobile.

Signup for iScrapit now and learn to take your scrapbooking mobile.

-Renee

A+ Graduation Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:34:39 PDT

Top 5 Reasons why our Cards get an A+

1. New Free Templates! We don't raise the price when you use our templates.
2. Easy to Create Software. Have a card made in under 3 minutes!
3. Save Card Designs and come back later.
4. Free Envelopes when ordering card packages.
5. Affordable! 4x6 Cards start at only .59¢ each!

(...plus, you can't go wrong with Persnickety Prints! Choose from Matte, Gloss, or Metallic Photographic Papers, or our 110# Cardstock; Bright White, Pearl or Linen)

See our Graduation Cards
Have your own design? See our bleed requirements
Tutorial

Instagram Hashtag Contest - Perspective

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:15:34 PDT

perspective |pərˈspektiv|
• a view or angle

Instagram Hashtag contest theme: PERSPECTIVE

1. This week (May 3-10)- take a smart phone photo of any subject using a different "perspective" or angle than you normally would.

Step out of the box, or under it, to grab that unique shot!

2. Post it to Instagram with hashtags #persnicketyprints and #perspective

Check out other tagged Instagram Photos and where they originated!

#perspective

#persnicketyprints

PROJECT RULES: Please only submit photos you yourself have taken this week. One entry per day is eligible for winning. Top submissions will be highlighted and one winner will be chosen by our staff. Winner will be posted here on our blog, ~~Friday May 11~~. Sunday May 13.
WINNER: Receives a $25 Persnickety Prints credit to their account to print Instagrams! (or whatever you may need)

HAVE FUN!

Instagram Contest and a Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:02:31 PDT

Have you ever participated in a "blog hop"?

It's much more fun and exciting than any other "hop" I've ever done!

What is a Blog Hop?

Here's how they typically work..... Digital Designers collaborate on one huge, awesome Digital Kit (lingo: "collab"). One designer starts the "hop" and gives you pieces to the collab kit. At the end of the hop, you have one entire kit downloaded, for free!

Blog Hops are a Win-Win.

There are so many blogs in our virtual world. How in the world do you keep up with them all? With a blog hop, you can not only get cool stuff, you can get to know each designer personally. Hey, maybe one of these artists is your next-door neighbor? You never know!

Hop into a blog that you love? Why not bookmark it? Subscribe? Add it to your reader or feed. You can even pin it to come back later and dive in a little more. Designers create these awesome graphics for us, let's give back. It's always appropriate to leave a little "thank you" in the comments. Bloggers like to know that someone is hearing what they have to say!

Design House Digital Blog Hop

Today's blog hop has a little twist. We've decided that it's kind of a pain to download 20 pieces to one kit. Why not offer one download all zipped into a nice little folder?

That's exactly how this hop is gonna roll.

Check out this AmAzing Kit! Retrospect. The designers at DHD have just gone above and beyond! [woot! I can think of 100 different ways I am gonna use it! Can't wait!]

Rather than gathering up pieces, we're giving you a letter at each blog stop. At the end of the road you will have a complete coupon code to redeem this kit for free in the DHD store. If you have landed here at the Persnickety Prints blog first, head to the start to collect your letters.

Got it?

Questions?

Hold that thought... Back By Popular Demand...

How to print your Instagram photos.

Since my last 4 blog posts about Instagram; here, here, here, and here.

Instagram has grown by the millions, not to mention has been bought by a little company called Facebook. Instagram has also delivered some cool new features, and is now available for Android users (not just iPhone).

People have flocked to Instagram because it's easy to use, provides free filters to make photos look even better, it's free, and it's fun.

A great way to bring your Instagram pictures to life... is to print them!

WIN a $25 Persnickety Gift Certificate in our weekend Instagram Hashtag Contest: #Perspective

Layout Challenge Participants: my challenge is to use at least ONE Instagram or filtered photo in your layout.

Ok, ready for your Blog Hop Letter? We are letter....

Now head on over to Karla Dudley's blog where you can collect the last and final letter!

National Scrapbook Day 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:00:34 PDT

An exciting week ahead!
It's the annual NSD weekend! What?

N: National
S: Scrapbook
D: Day

National Scrapbook Day is celebrated on the first Saturday each May. It was started in 1994 by the well-known album compan, Creative Memories. Since 1994 scrapbookers all over the county celebrate their passion for Scrapbooking on this day.

Why should this matter to YOU?

1. Well, for starters, it's the BEST time to shop digital!
2. Digital Store owners have deep discounts, $1 kits, and graphics so cheap that you won't believe! Not a digital "scrapper"? These graphics can be used for anything and are compatible in most software programs.
3. Not only is every scrapbooking company celebrating this week, there are design challenges, crops, and giveaways all over the world! Check online or in your local community.
4. Then, of course; there is the Persnickety Prints semi-annual sale that coinsides with NSD! Yep, starting Friday you can get 25% off layout printing! (12x12, 8.5x11, 8x8)

Checkout with coupon code: bigsale25

We have compiled a list some of our favorite designers, discounts, and links, all under one roof for your shopping convenience! Some sales have already begun. Check their stores to find out more!

Check back here Wednesday, May 2 at 5:00 PM

We are one stop in the Design House Digital Blog Hop!

Free Kit + Scrap Challenge = fun!

Teacher Appreciation Week

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:44:27 PDT

It's Teacher Appreciation Week!

Do you see these three boys? --->

They are mine. I love them, but let's be honest; we should "appreciate" these wonderful teachers every day of the week, all year long!

The older boys have Male Teachers.
Each Day of the week, students can bring a little note or treat to their teacher.... My boys will be doing both and then some!

I am assuming Mr. Olson & Mr. Leeper don't want a berry scented body lotion, or a bouquet of flowers... geesh, why must Men be so difficult?

So, I came up with gum... they might like gum?

I created little 3x4 notecards for them to sign and take to school for the next 3 days.

Figured I would share the love and offer these notecards to you too!

______________________

3x4 Printable Cards for the Teachers in your life, students, or anyone who might deserve it!

These would also work great for Project Life.

We would love for you to print with us at Persnickety Prints, however, I do realize, you may need these today! Your at home printer should be just fine for this project.

I have a download link for 3 cards on an 8.5x11 and also a download link for individual 3x4 cards + 2 back print patterns. (these are formatted at 3.25x4.25 to allow for bleed)

Download 8.5x11 .PDF Printable HERE

Download Individual 3x4 cards + 2 Bonus back print patterns HERE

We love our Teachers!

Enjoy.

Celebrate Earth Day

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:06:00 PDT

Did you know?

We refine and recycle silver from our silver halide photographic printing. Silver halide crystals are a major component of photographic film or paper. The chemistry of silver halide image capture and the subsequent chemical changes that take place during processing represent the most efficient form of high-quality image capture known today.
We only use Recycled Papers.
We sort and Recycle our waste.
We’re committed to doing everything we can for our Environment.

This Sunday, April 22, marks the 42nd Earth Day

Do something special for our Earth.

>> HOT LINKS FOR EARTH DAY <<

On April 22, 2012, Target Stores will be giving away one recyclable bag per guest. Get Target's Earth Month Coupons for environmental friendly products sent to your phone.
Earth Day Events & Activities from EarthDay.com
Events around the World: from the EPA
Green Technology: via Huffington Post
Take a Photo on Earth Day: upload to flickr group
State of the Environment Photo Project: Flickr Photos
Edward Norton: Earth Day 2012: This Isn't About Tree-Hugging Anymore, It's About the Way We Live via the Huffington Post
Top 10 Green Hotels

Inspirational Earth Day Video
Photography by: Tony Murray
Earth Song: Michael Jackson

>> HAPPY EARTH DAY!

Ordering Photos from iPhone, Android or Windows 7

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:24:41 PDT

Our Free iPhone app allows you to upload photos on the run! Once installed, order and pick up your prints at Persnickety, or login from your computer to quickly place an online order. Currently, we do not have a payment option via a mobile device for shipped orders. Local customers may pay in store. Download App

The LifePics Android app operates directly within the Android phone's operating system. Users who have installed the app will see "LifePics" as a sharing option for any photos saved on their phone, whether the app is running or not. The app also uses lazy loading technology, so users with thousands of images stored online can quickly access all of their albums without having to wait much time for the albums to load.

Download App

Regardless of which Windows phone you are using, you can install our free app to order photos on the go, no matter where you are. To download the free LifePics Windows Phone 7 app, search for "LifePics" in the Windows Phone 7 Mobile App Marketplace on your Windows phone, or visit the Zune download page.

3 Easy Steps to Sharpen and Pop in Photoshop

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:30:24 PDT

An image is what you make of it.

There are so many variables that go into the perfect shot.

Most of the time we will need to edit something. In Photoshop, there is always more than one way to change or enhance the image. Find the best way for you & soon, you should be editing with your eyes closed! (no, don't do that)

Take the above photo for example. There is great color here; her bow, the pear.... let's make it pop... ready?

1) Create a New Layer
(command J)

2) Choose Filter > Other > High Pass
(I keep it at a 10 radius or smaller)

3) Blending Mode
With the second layer active (selected), choose the blending mode drop down above. Depending on the photo, I choose Overlay or Soft Light for a slight sharpening effect. Change the opacity, or even add a clipping mask to sharpen just part of the image.

Ta-Da! Flatten Image & Save. That's it!

Surviving the Family Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:25:12 PDT

It is "Spring Break" for us here in Utah. Let me start by saying, why must it be called a spring "break" or summer "vacation"?

Sure, it is both of those things for the kids, but what about us moms?

My BFF, Hollie, is the type of woman who lays it all out there.

No sugar coating. Life is as real as it gets with her.

Hollie loves her 4 kids more than anything in the world, but she will also be the first to admit that it's not all butterflies and roses.

Sometimes I will get the venting phone call. With the latest technology, we have moved up to live voice memos of the screaming toddler, or the snoring husband (can I put that in here?).

I can hear Hollie giggling as she hits "send".

That's just it, when Hollie is at her breaking point, she finds some way to laugh it off and move on.
I admire her for that.

On Monday, Hollie will be taking the traditional "family vacation" to Las Vegas, Nevada. A 6 hour drive with four kids, and four days of tight living quarters.
I thought she might need some assistance.... so here it is.

THE FAMILY VACATION SURVIVAL KIT

1. Power Bar Energy Blasts (1x the caffeine per 6 pieces)

2. Bath & Body PocketBac (not only sanitizes, but smells like margaritas!)

3. Village Naturals Mineral Bath Soak (relieves aches & pains)

4. Find a dark place & hide mini flashlight (also can be used for SOS or help signals!)

5. Shock Pen (you never know)

6. Advil 200mg Tablets for Pain Relief (10 may not be enough)

7. Trident Vitality Rejuve Gum (chew really hard)

8. 2XL headphones by Skullcandy (drown out the sound)

9. Nivea Vitamin Swirl Lip Moisture (all of the disciplining can cause chapping)

Wedding Photographs

noreply@blogger.com (Lizzy Pinckney) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:44:17 PDT

It's wedding season!

We've been busy designing and printing wedding announcements here at Persnickety.
I thought I'd share some of the recent weddings I have shot.

find more of me HERE

-Lizzy

Mojo

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:47:00 PDT

Have you ever lost it? Your creative passion, your zest, your mojo?

Your imagination simmers down, your mind goes blank and your creative senses are lost.
What do you do? How do you get it back?

This happens.
The creative process is different for everyone. It comes and it goes. For me, when it is lost, I have to step back, step away, and clear my mind.

I like to bike. I am not good, I am not fast, I just like it.

I use to enjoy running, but with a bike, I can cover so much more ground.
When the sun is shining, and I am outside breathing the fresh mountain air, the mojo starts to flow again and I can get back into the zone.
It's a beautiful thing!

"you get the picture"... fresh air, beautiful surroundings...

Sometimes we fall.... but, what's important is that we get back up!
(ha, had to throw those in there... old snowy pictures from last year)

We all come from different paths, some we create, and some we have to cross.
At the end of the day, it's up to us to Enjoy the Ride.

-Chari

***

Thank the Mojo--

10 FREE 3x4 Journaling Cards

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Have yours printed on Persnickety fine papers today!

Top 5 Photo Displays

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:15:10 PDT

Springtime is near.

Time to brighten things up a bit, put away the quilts, and pull out the Gerber Daisy's!

Some call it "spring cleaning". Whatever is in the air, I like it.

An easy and affordable way to freshen up your environment is with a photo wall or display.

In a creative funk? We have compiled our top 5 Photo displays to help inspire.

1. Instagram Wall
...or a collection of symmetrical squares that tell a story. Highlights of the previous year?

Kevin Hail Photography

2. Tell your Story in a BIG way

9-up

20x20 Mounted Photographic Prints

(..pssst.. our 20x20 photographic prints are only $26.99 + $20 mounted)

Tara Whitney Photography

3. Composition
Rule of Thirds isn't just for the lens. Accent your photo wall with an offset piece of furniture.

Rupa K Photography

4. It doesn't always have to be a Portrait.

Brighten things up with color. Take landscape or macro photos of objects. Decorate your space with graphics, or wall art.

Kara Roberts Photography via ClickinMoms

5. Who says you have to use Frames?

Clip Boards are affordable and work great too!

via: HGTV

It is my personal goal to get out, take some photos, and "renew" my environment.

We would love to see your ideas!

-Chari

Want to add to our list? Leave a link in the comments.

For more ideas, see our Pinboard.

Kodak Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:35:15 PDT

You will live forever, through your pictures. They are talking, telling a story. Don't let your story end.

This is an old Kodak Commercial, but everytime I watch it... I get emotional. If you haven't seen it... take a few minutes to watch.

Weddings

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:07:09 PDT

It's that time of year.. or so they say....it's WEDDING SEASON!

(I was married in the fall?)

Yesterday, Lizzy and I took a trip to the Utah Wedding Expo at Thanksgiving Point.

I have to admit, I did not visit an Expo, or wedding event, prior to my 1997 nuptuals. (were they non existent back then?)

--> Wedding ideas, planning & services are brought to one place. It's multi tasking heaven for a bride! (we did see a few grooms, but c'mon guys, we know that you don't really care about the little details.. do you?)

Weddings can be so overwhelming. These types of events can definitely help.
Here are a few highlights that caught our eye: (apologies for the iPhone shots in a dark environment)

Super cute idea for a "tennis" couple

(LUV spelled out in tennis balls)

Photographer, Kim Bullock, showed off her 12x12 mounts on a free standing brick wall.

The dress models were bored just standing there, so we took pictures.

A "western" inspired Wedding.

We loved the fun striped straws in the Kerr canning jars!

Bride & Groom Table. Fabric Letters.

Lizzy (single) is a bit overwhelmed.

Photo Booths are a big hit this year.... and of course, Persnickety Prints Wedding Announcements!

Design your own announcement, or hire a designer. Friends and Family might not make it to the wedding, but your announcement will most likely make it to their fridge!

Need help? We have graphic designers available.

check out-> custom Wedding Invitation Ideas on our Pinboard

***

At the end of the day, I reminded myself of how grateful I am to have all boys. We will leave all of this exciting planning up to you girls!

-Chari

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Fight the Pinterest Hackers

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 21:38:04 PDT

If you are an active Pinterest user, you may have noticed this Best Buy pin all over the place.... don't repin it. It's fake.

Hey Hackers--- you got nothing better to do!?

Here is how you can REMOVE this pin from your PINTEREST BOARD:

1. Click the hacked pin (only once!)

2. When it enlarges... type edit at the end of the URL

3. DELETE PIN....

Hope that helps!

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Film Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Lizzy Pinckney) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:04:48 PDT

Hello everyone! How was your week?

Today we're going to go back a few years ago and talk about something that maybe some of you have tried to forget (as my mom would say about this subject,) But, just so we're clear, I am no film photography expert, but here are a few basics that you should know about film. Why do I love film so much? Well, when shooting with digital, you don't get the same values as you do with film, you get greater depth of field and the colors are fairly exact and I do very little editing to my images. After getting my first digital SLR camera, that's all I shot. But now... I'm so bored! Do any of you feel that way too? I have to force myself to shoot digital. So, I bought myself this little beauty a few months ago and fell in love with photography all over again.

Canon EOS Elan 7

The best part is, I can still use all of my Canon lenses with it.

I got mine on Amazon.com for around $75

Thank goodness for me, this camera is "dummy proof," it is so easy to use, you just put your film in, slide it over, and it lets you know if the film is in properly by making a little sound, after the film is used up, it winds it up for you. Whalah! It has a very accurate light meter in the view finder and on the top right of your camera, where it also shows you your focus points, F/stop and shutter speed. Totally recommend this to anyone who is going to shoot film.

I have been trying out different film types lately, and I found that Kodak Portra 400, 160, 160VC and Ilford black and white films are my favorite. Some of you may be asking, "What do those numbers mean?" And that's fine if you don't know! Those numbers are called film speed; on a digital camera you would most likely know it as your ISO. When you set your ISO manually on your camera, it will typically give you a range from 100-3200, depending on which camera you have. But film is a little bit different, more simple. When you buy a roll of 160 film, it's going to be not so sensitive to light. I use 160 film on a very sunny day. When I use a roll of 3200 film, it's going to be VERY sensitive to light, you would want to use that indoor or in low lighting, or maybe you are just going for the grainy look.

Here are the differences between the two:

3200 film (lots of grain, which I love)

My friend/photographer Kiera Haddock snapped this of me.

400 (very soft, but still crisp)

160

I noticed that I spend more time on each image, composing it perfectly and making sure the lighting is just right. The complete opposite of what I do with digital, click click click... etc. I love to look at my images after I develop them, its exciting because you don't know what they will look like.

Speaking of developing, how many of you still go to Walgreens or Rite Aid to process your film? Well guess what? Stop it! They do not care about your film. You need to take your film to a professional lab that develops film frequently. The problem with Walgreens or rite aid is that they only change their chemicals depending on their demand of developing. Since photography has moved to digital, people hardly use film. Therefore, you will mostly likely have your film processed through old chemicals which can leave out contrast, detail and can give you incorrect color. From this moment on, promise me and say an oath in your head that you will go to a professional lab.

So for the people that are not interested in shooting film, but still want to spice up your photography and have some fun, here are my favorite toys...

Believe it or not, I got BOTH of these Polaroid cameras on eBay for $6!

Hint: don't waste your time searching for expired Polaroid film (they quit making this film)

There is a company called IMPOSSIBLE FILM who makes polaroid film and sells all sorts of other goodies. Take a gander!

Here are a few of my own polaroids using their film...

Overall, film is a lot of fun, and you definitely learn a lot doing it. If you're bored with digital, I highly recommend trying some film!

-Lizzy Pinckney (Persnickety In-House Designer)

Find more of me Here

Cards, Cards, Cards....

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:55:12 PDT

Everybody loves receiving a card, something to post on their wall, fridge, or to show off to friends & colleagues.

From flat - to folded .... we've got you covered!

{min 110# cover cardstock, top quality papers. Matte, Gloss, Pearl, Linen}

Get the square look without paying the extra postage with our 5x12 folded Card. The top folds into a 5x5 square, with a 2" flap on the bottom. Fits our 5x7 envelopes.

Card Shown: 5x12

Type: 110# Gloss Cover

Designer: Lizzy Pinckney Designs

Download Card Templates here

Wall of Samples. {in store}

Card Shown: 4x6

Type: 110# Imported Pearl

Designer: Lizzy Pinckney Designs

Card Shown: 5x7

Type: 110# Imported Linen

Designer: Lizzy Pinckney Designs

Not just for Instagrams! Upload any square formatted image.

You can find more information about these types of Cards on our website:

>Templates & Specs

> Pricing

> Wedding Cards

> Wedding/ Bulk Pricing

> Instagram Printing

Need a Sample? Email an address & we will send you a sample pack!

Digital Scrapbooking - the manual

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:05:19 PST

Interested in archiving your life digitally?
Already digitally scrapbooking?
What I wished I knew in the beginning can be found here, a free 18 page manual from the Daily Digi.

Digital scrapbookers and designers from around the community reveal what they wished they would have known in the beginning in this free online manual!
Ali Edwards, CD Muckosky, Peppermint Granberg (One Little Bird), Katrina Kennedy, Kayla Lamoreaux, Debbie Hodge, Krista Sahlin, Jenn Barrette, SuzyQScraps, (and more) ...

>> It's Free from the Daily Digi

Hang out with us!

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:22:27 PST

Live on Renee TV.
Tomorrow Night

>Wednesday, Mar 7 at 10:00pm EST
ONE HOUR (may be the best hour of your Wednesday!)
Now is your chance to ask your questions!
sRGB? CYMK? Bleed?

Chat with the team!

PLUS -PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS!

Enter Chat Room HERE

Digital Freebie

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:04:29 PDT

1. Who is Persnickety Prints?

answer: Persnickety Prints is a group of artists who love creativity, photography, graphic design & color.

2. Why?

We are wondering the same thing! Why would someone open a photographic printing lab when so many are closing?

answer: We are passionate about our work and couldn't find a lab with the same passion. We don't want to be an order number, or a bar code.

3. Why do you give us Free Graphics?

answer: See 1 & 2 above. We love what we do & we love our customers. We love to give back.

>>> Today, we have 11 Tangerine Papers for you.

>>> Download this Free Paper Pack here

>>> Download coordinating Elements

Have fun with this. We would love to see what you come up with!

xoxo-- the PP team

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New Facebook Timeline for Pages

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:43:33 PST

Whether you like it or not, beginning March 30, 2012 your Facebook Page will be changed to the new Timeline layout. Are you ready?

Here are some tips to help get you started:

(download, print, read the entire PDF here)

COVER PHOTO

The new 851x315 pixel cover image will give your Brand more shouting space, but be careful about what you shout about... there are some rules....

Cover photos are 851 pixels wide and 315 pixels tall. If you upload an image that's smaller than these dimensions, it will be stretched to fit. The image you upload must be at least 399 pixels wide.

COVER PHOTO RULES

Your Page cover photo MAY NOT include:

A. Price or purchase information, such as “40% off” or “Download it at our website”.

B. Contact information such as a website address, email, mailing address, or information that should go in your Page’s “About” section.

C. References to Facebook features or actions, such as “Like” or “Share” or an arrow pointing from the cover photo to any of these features.

D. Calls to action, such as “Get it now” or “Tell your friends”.

Covers must not be false, deceptive or misleading, and must not infringe on third parties’ intellectual property.

PROFILE PICTURE

Page profile pictures are square and, depending on the size of someone's screen, display at 125x125 or 150x150 pixels. The photo you upload must be at least 180x180 pixels. Uploading a square image of your brand's logo is recommended. Rectangular images will be cropped to fit a square.

Page profile pictures display next to your Page's name around the site, so yours should stand on its own to represent your Page. You can also be creative with how your profile picture and cover photo go together. On your Page's cover, the profile picture displays 23 pixels from the left side and 239 pixels from the top of your cover photo.

Quick Links for more info:
Introduction
Facebook Pages/ Explore Popular Features
Interacting with Pages
Facebook Pages Video Guide
Pages vs Groups & my personal account
Facebook Pages community forum

Good Luck!

5 Fun Facts About Dr. Seuss

noreply@blogger.com (Persnickety Prints) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:48:34 PST

It is Dr. Seuss' birthday today.

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To celebrate, we are taking the boys to the movie, Lorax.

(it is also Noah's birthday today, and the best kind of parties for 10 year old boys-- a movie:)

After reading about Dr. Seuss, you will realize that he loved controversy, a ruffle the feathers type. He wasn't afraid to stand out and make a point, even at the expense of offending someone.

I like Theodor.

1. THE NAME: Born in Massachessetts in 1904 as Theodor Suess Geisel.
Theodor attended Dartmouth College Dartmouth College, where he became editor-in-chief of the Jack-O-Lantern, Dartmouth's humor magazine. After being banned from college activities for throwing a big party, he began signing his work with his middle name so that he could continue to work on the Jack-O-Lantern.

2. Horton Hears a Who - about Japan.

The small country needed the support of a large country to get back on its feet after the devastation of WWII. Seuss wrote about Horton’s plight with the Who after a trip to war torn Hiroshima. The book was dedicated to a friend of his in Japan.

3. Yertle the Turtle- about Hitler

Yertle, king of the pond, stands on his subjects in an attempt to reach higher than the moon—until the bottom turtle burps and he falls into the mud, ending his rule.

4. GREEN EGGS AND HAM, a bet.

In 1960, Bennett Cerf, Seuss’ editor, bet Seuss he couldn’t write a book using only 50 words. The resulting story was ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ which uses exactly 50 words.

5. NO KIDS.
Dr. Seuss was married twice, but never had children. He was not particularly fond of spending time with them either. His widow, Audrey, said in an interview that he was slightly afraid of them. She said he was always thinking: "What might they do next? What might they ask next?" He would say, "you have em, I will amuse them".

---> At the time of his death on September 24, 1991, he had written and illustrated 44 children's books, including such all-time favorites as Green Eggs and Ham, Oh, the Places You'll Go, Fox in Socks, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books had been translated into more than 15 languages. Over 200 million copies had found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Green Eggs and Ham is the third largest selling book in the English language.

Thanks Dr. Seuss!