And this is why....

(and this is why)...I LOVE PERSNICKETY PRINTS!

I placed an order for prints on Monday morning (11:06 am)  I received an email that same afternoon (2:41 pm) that my order had been processed and shipped.  And today, my order was in my mailbox (which means it had to be at the local sorting center early this morning or sooner for my carrier to include it in today's deliveries)  I ordered 50 12x12 prints, 7 8.5x11 and 1 8x8.  They arrived looking as awesome as ever.

Great quality! Great customer service! Great value! Fast delivery!   Is it any wonder this is the only place I have my layouts printed?   Thank you Persnickety - you're the best!

Wishing you a super 'middle of the week'....by the Shore.

May 4th - Photoshop Friday

Another layout in my "to be printed" folder. Photoshop Friday at jessicasprague.com for May 4th featured this lovely template and the technique for creating a "dreamy photo".  Super cool.

And speaking of my "to be printed" folder,  Persnickety Prints is having their semi-annual sale through May 6th.  I am purchasing credits so that I am stocked up and ready to print my layouts throughout the year.  Head on over there now! (click on the image below or on the Persnickety Prints logo on the side bar)  Checkout with code: bigsale25



Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend...by the Shore.

Project 366 ~ Week 16

A little bit later than usual - but done!

Almost time to send a batch of layouts to Persnickety Prints for printing! 

Have a great day...at the Shore.

Persnickety Prints is having a sale!

The March 2012 Blog Train can be found HERE

You have heard me talk about my love of Persnickety Prints. The quality is the best. My layouts and prints are in my mailbox quicker than any other service I have used. And the customer service cannot be beat. So...what can make Persnickety even better...how about a sale.

Now is the time to stock up on print credits which can be used for your 8.5 x 11 layouts and/or your 12x12 layouts. Then, when your "to be printed" folder is busting at the seams (like mine is now), you can upload to PersnicketyPrints and use those credits. You will only need to pay for shipping and handling. GO HERE to purchase your credits....sale ends on March 18th.

Happy Shopping....by the Shore

Art Journaling & Printing

At jessicasprague.com, LivE provided us with another weekly prompt as we continue our journey in Digital Art Journaling. This weeks prompt was "gratitude". For me, gratitude is giving thanks for all of the blessings in my life.



I have been asked what I do with my Digital Art Journaling pages - as well as my other layouts. I have all of my layouts printed out and I slide them into page protectors in family albums. My girls simply love to sit down and relive great memories. (My husband even enjoys checking out the albums.)

I use Persnickety Prints for printing all of my layouts. On Monday the 20th, I uploaded 59 files for printing. A good variety of sizes - 8.5x11, 8x8, 12,x12 and even an 11x17. On Tuesday, I received an email letting me know that my order had been shipped. Really - less than 24 hours! On Thursday, my order was sitting safely in my mailbox. I am always impressed with the speed of processing and delivery. The few times I have had to contact customer service, I walked away with a smile on my face. And the quality of printing is absolutelt exceptional! I just love Persnickety Prints!


Hope you are enjoying your weekend - give an extra hug or two to the people you love. Count your blessings....by the Shore.

Photoshop Friday and Week 3 of Project 366 2012

If you are looking for the January 2012 Blog Train Post and freebie - it is here

The third week of Photoshop Friday at jessicasprague.com featured a fun layout that used a bit of grunge to highlight journaling. I love the way my Photoshop Friday layouts come together so quickly using the template and techniques that Jessica provides. Another layout in my "to be printed" folder. Woohoo! (Whether you are a seasoned Photoshop or Photoshop Elements user - or a beginner, I encourage you to check out these weekly 'mini' classes)

Week three of 2012 is in the rear view mirror and my double layout is already done. (Yay me for staying current) Using these quickpages is going to make it super simple to keep up with Project 366 this year. My set of 2012 Project 366 is currently available at MyMemories and will soon be available at Natural Designs in Scrapbooking.

Last Sunday I uploaded several layouts and pictures to Persnickety Prints. The order (which included my first two 2012 Photoshop Fridays and my first two weeks of P366) arrived at my doorstep on Friday and I was tickled pink! Persnickety Prints is the only place I print my layouts - the quality is amazing as is the customer service.

Have a wonderful day enjoying all of your blessings...by the Shore.

Digital Art Journaling - continues

And my journey through my latest class at jessicasprague.com continues....Digital Art Journaling is so much fun. I find it relaxing to doodle and play; empowering to be "messy"; and I simply have a ton of fun! I can only imagine how what a blast this would be with traditional media and elements - paper, water colors, paints, chalks, inks.....

Friday's prompt was family....

Saturday's prompt was beautiful.....this theme was a bit more challenging for me, but I like the finished product.

And today's prompt (Monday) was Desire/Goal

Yesterday, I sent my first six layouts off to Persnickety Prints - they should be here in just a few days - I can't wait to see what these look like in real life. I am pretty sure I will bind these with my cinch binder when the class is done. (And then continue digital art journaling on my own - this really is a wonderful way to express myself and a great stress reliever!)

Wishing you a wonderful week....by the Shore.

Project 366 Week One - 2012

The January 2012 REFRESH Blog Train and digital freebie can be found here

PROJECT 366 (yes, 2012 is a leap year!)

In 2009, I was excited to begin Project 365 - a year of capturing everyday life through daily photographs. The concept was introduced by Becky Higgins and is one that I have fallen in love with. So often, we 'scrap' events and occasions, but it is just as important to document the little things in life - not only for ourselves and our family members - but for those that come after us.
In 2009, I purchased page protectors and used my paper stash for journaling cards and backgrounds. In 2010, I used my own digital template. In 2011, I purchased the Project Life Kit from Becky Higgins. 2012 is my fourth year and I am back to digital. I created this template using one of the basic page protector designs that is found in the Becky Higgins Project Life kits.

And now....presenting....my week one! This year I will be using papers from my Beautiful Music Collection and will alternate between 5-6 different color combinations throughout the year. My goal is to stay current by keeping both the design and overall process simple.

I will print these layouts and place them in 12x12 page protectors in their own album. (My printer of choice is always Persnickety Prints as they have the best quality and customer service that I have found)

I will share each of my weekly layouts with you to hopefully give you ideas for your own Project 366 (and to keep me accountable and on track!)

P366 Week One Tip! Keep a camera in a prominent place to remind you to take a picture. I keep one on my kitchen table - and a point and shoot in my purse.

Hope you have a wonderful week...enjoy each of your blessings....by the Shore.

Shout Out! (and Merry Christmas)

Tis the season! Our Christmas cards are in the mail (well, most of them)

Shannon, Georgie and I had a fun photoshoot in November with ShannonNeill Photography at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. The primary purpose of the photoshoot was to surprise my husband Dave with pics of "the girls" - but I was able to select some super pictures of my daughters to use on our Christmas cards. I then went to my favorite online printing place - Persnickety Prints - and designed our cards from their awesome selection of templates. I ordered them on December 3rd, they shipped on the 4th and were received a few days later. Persnickety Prints NEVER lets me down. The quality of their printing is beyond compare and their customer service is exceptional.

If you are in the Colorado Springs area and are looking for a great local photographer, please consider Shannon Neill Photography. (She also was the photographer for my daughters Senior Pictures)

If you are "online" and looking for a fabulous printer - head on over to Persnickety Prints!

Have a blessed week...by the Shore

Persnickety Prints and ReneePearson! A Winning combination

Persnickety Prints is THE place to get all of your digital scrpabooking layouts printed. I LOVE the quality of their prints - cannot be beat! Customer Service is Fantabulous! And when you place you order, you can almost go sit on your front step and wait for it to be delivered - FAST is an understatement. Did I say I LOVE Persnickety!

Persnickety is sponsoring a free seat in Tiffany Tillmans upcoming class at www.reneepearson.com/ Scraphic Design CORE. I have already signed up for this class (a great instructor and the class outline is one to inspire creativity) Won't you join me as I continue my love learning on this digital journey

To enter in the drawing for a free seat in this class...go to Persnickety Prints >>>>HERE

have a great day...by the Shore

Day 4 of the 7 Days in May

Todays challenge at jessicasprague.com is a template challenge, presented by Linda of In the Making Design! This template was perfect for showcasing several photos (and I love taking lots of photos of my girls - LOL)

I used Persnickety Prints Lavendar and Chicks Kit for this layout.


Remember to head over to jessicasprague.com before Day 5 is posted to not only download the free template and participate in the Day 4 challenge. I am tickled, I have another layout in my "to be printed" folder. Almost time to send off an order to Persnickety Prints!

Have a great day...by the Shore

Day 2 ~ 7 Days in May

It's Day 2 of the Seven Days in May Challenge at Jessicasprague.com. Today's challenge used an image as inspiration with the words....and then.... We had to include those words on our layout and then continue with a title and/or journaling. Everything else was fair game. Liv provided a fabulous template that could be used - I chose to 'do my own thing'. (The template can be downloaded if you hurry - must be downloaded before Wedensday's challenge is posted)

When I heard the words...and then... I could not help but finish it with...there were six. Our sixth grandbaby was born this weekend. And he is simply precious.

I use paper and elements from kits available at Persnickety Prints. Make sure you head over to the general forum at jessicasprague.com, download today's freebie and participate in today's challenge. It's fun, it's easy and I simply love having another layout in my "to be printed" folder!

Have a great day....by the Shore

PERSNICKETY PRINTS - SALE & GIVEAWAY

Are you ready for this! Persnickety is having their semi-annual sale on prints! I was introduced to Persnickety by a good friend (Simply Kelly Designs) and have never looked back. I now print all of my scrapbooking layouts at Persnickety. The quality of the prints is fabulous, they are delivered ever so quickly to my doorstep - and their customer service is truly the best!

This sale runs October 2nd - October 4th. The coupon code is: semiannual. Not ready to print those layouts yet - you can still take advantage of this incredible sale by purchasing pre-paid print credits.

WAIT - THERE'S MORE!!!!

Persnickety is also having a giveaway! PSE9, PSE8, a WACOM tablet and so much more......Head over there and enter to win (the contest begins Saturday, October 2nd and ends Monday, October 4th at midnight MST) You know where I will be - wink wink.

Have a great day...by the Shore