We have new Basic Grey in the house! Here's a sampling of their two new lines - Origins & Sugar Rush!
Origins™ is a naturally unique blend of enticing colors that are basically, purely beautiful. Good-for-you greens meet lively lemon yellow and artful, earthy browns in this double-sided paper collection that incites happiness and comfort. A healthy back-to-basics dose of creativity never hurts!
borrowed from the Basic Grey Gallery, by Kelly Goree
Pucker up and prepare for Sugar Rush™,
a double-sided paper-crafting collection of bubblegum pink and zesty
orange with
delicate and decadent blue and green icing. Add your own ingredients
for a
burst of savory style. Tasty treats. Sophisticated sprinkles. There’s
nothing
sugar-free here.
borrowed from the Basic Grey Gallery, by Kelly Goree
And some new "Bling It On" Rub Ons!
Kerry
This Christmas, besides all the regular photos of gift opening, the group around the dinner table with the paper crowns, and the Christmas tree, why not also try for some other creative and memorable photos? Here are 12 photo inspirations to get you started: (click for larger versions)
Christmas Lights.
Blurred Christmas Lights.
Turkeys.
Santa Scenes.
Santa Behind The Scenes.
Siblings.
Cousins.
Grandparents.
First Christmases.
Place Settings.
Annual Christmas Morning Self-Family Portraits.
Traditions.
Hope you are inspired to go out and "get the picture"! Have a Merry Christmas!
Now is the time to get your camera ready for Christmas day so you aren't in a frenzy right before.
Take a few minutes this evening for these few simple steps:
Step 1 charge your camera battery (or buy new ones if you need them)
Step 2 download any photos you have on your digital card to your computer so you have lots of space
The next 2 steps are optional and highly recommended:
Step 2a - back up your photos to a CD or better yet, upload them for free to fotodepot where you can also share your images with friends and order prints
Step 2b - order some photos of the best ones (if using fotodepot, this can be done in your pj's!)
Step 3 Format your card so it is fresh and ready to go. If you absolutely don't have time to download and format your card, then make sure you have lots of room on your card, or put in a new card.
Step 4 make sure your lens is clean with no fingerprints to get in the way. (Pick up a spudz cloth at PE)
If you have any questions, remember, all of us at PE are hear to help and are only a quick visit or phone call away. (604-463-3654)
Do you have any vampire or werewolf crazed teens in your life? Or perhaps you've found yourself drawn into the whole Twilight series. Well, now we have the perfect scrapbooking paper and stickers for the occasion!
This is the perfect line for scrapbooking photos of a movie night; you could create a collage of pictures cut out of magazines and found on the internet; you could frame them in 12x12 black frames and use them as a design element in a bedroom; you could scrapbook about your favourite book series; the ideas are endless!
We have some great new dies in our die cut centre from Accucut!
This gatefold scalloped card is a super easy way to make some stunning last minute Christmas cards. Or perhaps you're looking for some craft projects for your kids this coming week. Bring them in to cut out some cards to make some quick n' easy gifts for friends and family.
Or how about this Christmas Tree Album die? It could be used to make a small album for your favourite Christmas pictures of the year, or as a special card for someone special. Your kids could use it for a fun afternoon project, making cards or garland with it!
And here's a Dr. Suess-ish Christmas tree die! Fun for cardmaking, scrapbooking and papercrafting alike!
Our die cut centre is free for you to use when you buy your paper at Photo Express! If you would like to bring in paper from home, there will be a minimal fee of $2.50 for 15mins. of use. If you've never used our die cut centre before, just let a scrapbooker know at the front counter and we'll be happy to give you a quick demo.
Tamara has submitted another fabulous idea for the QuicKutz blog - a gift tag album as a hostess gift! To view her article, visit here!
What a joyful card by Hero Arts. Click on the image to go to their website for a list of product used and instructions for making this sweet card!
via www.accucut.com
Take a look at these great little acrylic boxes from Accucut. They're perfect for gifting someone a set of handmade stationary at Christmas time. They'd also work great for a place setting treat at the Christmas dinner table, filled with treats and a Christmas card. You'll find these at PE on the demo bar.
1. Have fun! As your family's CMO (Chief Memory Officer), take the opportunity to document the holidays from your unique perspective. Also, make sure you get out from behind the lens and into some pictures yourself!
Some last minute inspiration for Christmas cards for you from the Scrapbooks Etc Website
Here's another sweet card from Hero Arts. Click on the image to go to their website for product used and instructions.