Editing more wedding photos

I love having the ability to take a photograph and then editing it to enhance the story behind the photograph.  I am still working on the wedding photos I took 2 weeks ago and wanted to share one of my favorite shots...

Christmas Stamp-A-Stack

I had so much fun at this years Christmas SAS.  It was another success and I was excited to show some new itemsa from the new catty!!  Even more excited when my guests placed some orders for the new items!!  I was very happy to show some awesome techniques and demonstrate how to use a tol that has been in the catty for years!!  Thank you so much to those who attended and placed an order.

Life is a daily adventure...

So I was going to create this blog as a Stampin' Up! only blog, but there is so much more in my life to share!!  I love art...in many forms and it happens all the time around me.  Lately I have been busy working on wedding photos.  I was hired recently to take photos of a wedding in a couple's backyard.  They have been together 14 years and have 3 beautiful children together.  He is a farmer and she is a stay-at-home mom.  The day came when they decided this was it and they were getting married.  Due to the economy, and a budget, they were on the look for deals for all aspects of the wedding and reception.  When she announced she was looking for a photographer, I mentioned I have taken photos of a couple wedding and am always playing with my camera at home with the kids and outside with nature.  She said how much and you are hired!  I of course didn't charge much because the other wedding I took photos at were family and best friends.  As the day came, I became really nervous.  I was using a camera that I have used before, but wasn't used to.  Someday I will have a really good camera and know all the setting and so on...my home camera is a point and shoot, which I really love...so little and easy to use...and it takes better photos than the last 3 cameras that I have owned!  I am currently editing the wedding photos using a program online.  It has so many features and was recently updated and many more features were added.  Its exciting and I get to use my knowledge and artistic abilities to create amazing photos.  Here are a few samples, let me know what you think:

Clear-Mount Perfectly Placed Guides - by Stampin' Up!

Check out the following link to order Clear-Mount Perfectly Placed Guides - by Stampin' Up!

Includes eight die-cut guides sized for blocks, D, E, F, H, and I, and three guides you cut to customize.

$99 Starter Kit plus Bonus Christmas Project

 

Friends, Fun, and Fabulous Products!

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.
As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog

I am so excited to have the new catty in hand!! There are too many cute new sets that will be available for purchase July 1!!  The In Colors are amazing and I have the whole set ready to use at your July workshop!!  dates are still available if you want to take the opportunity to hold a July workshop and see some exciting new items!!  I can't wait to sit around with you and create some amazing cards and scrap pages!!

Last Chance Lists

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=736

This month we celebrate the past years catalog by saying good-bye wo some amazing stamp sets and accessories.  If what you have been wanting and don't want to miss the chance to own that set, now is the time to buy it.  June 30th marks the end date of these amazing sets!! Hold a workshop this month and earn $10 extra to put towards that favorite set you have been wanting!!

1 year old birthday card

(not liking the flash :( but had to get a quick photo before it was gone)

This design came to me during the night over the weekend.  A friend of mine was heading out to his nephew's first birthday party and I thought I would create a card for him to take.  Reason one: to say Happy Birthday to the Birthday Boy. And reason two: so others can see how amazing Stampin' Up! cardstock, ink, stamps, and the Big Shot are! I love the idea of things popping of the page!!

Big Shot Technique Class

Being new at using the Big Shot and materials made me nervous to show how to use the system with customers!  I read threads and blogs and viewed videos to prepare my self for any questions or concerns.  I printed out sandwich recipes for my customers and show cased a few projects in which I used the few dies and plates that I had.  I was glad that the customers brought with them a few materials they had previously purchased and we used them together to get a feel for the items and to see the potential for the designs or cut outs.  We were also able to use materials from the Cuttlebug!!!  It was a good time and am hoping to purchase more and hold a second class in the fall.  I now know what direction I need to go in with the class.  I also received some great out-of-the-box ideas from one of my customers.  Thanks so much!

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Products_on_sale_US.pdf

May is National Scrapbook Month and with the celebration, Stampin' Up! has announced a list of products on sale for 30% off!!  Check the link to the list above and email me with your order.  Orders must be placed by the end of May...Only 2 more weeks!!  If you are inerested in holding a workshop in your home to earn even more free products and to earn a FREE Simply Scrappin' pack, then email me today!! niccimolinski@yahoo.com