Christmas Cards Super Mini Photo Sessions

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  Are you like me and shocked that it is the end of NOVEMBER?!! How are those Christmas cards coming? Do you even have a recent family photo to use for your cards? Well I am here to save the day! Saturday December 1st from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm I will be holding Super Mini Christmas Card photo sessions here in Cache Valley. The sessions take place every half hour and we will capture a few pictures of your family for your Christmas cards. Of course the images are high resolution and you can also order additional prints and products for your wall, family and Grandparents.
  Now here is the best part. Included in your package is 25 Christmas cards! I will take the picture/pictures of your choice from the session, put them in the card design you choose (7 designs to choose from shown) and get them printed and back to you lickety split! All you have to do is label the envelopes, add postage and mail! 

This session is just $45 and includes:

• Copyright of images (approximately 5 edited images in color/b&w or sepia)
• 25 Christmas Cards - Your choice of 4x5.5 or 5x7 ($20 for each additional set of 25 cards)
• Choose from 7 double sided Jamie Schultz Holiday card designs. Back of card shows another picture from your session.
• Cards can be printed on your choice of Cover Linen, Pearl, or Cover Stock paper. (I will have samples at the session)
• Cards are printed by my professional lab
• 25 envelopes are also included. 

  Are you ready to get two things off your to do list - pictures and Christmas cards? Give me a call to schedule your session. (435.764.3598) There are only 8 session time slots available - first come first serve basis. Call right NOW! 

Clearly the Best: The Magic of Monograms

I love these adorable monograms. At the fabulous price of just $2.95, they make such a great gift! I also love  the stationary, cards and personalized projects Monica and Kristine share. Check out this short little video to get some project inspiration. Then head on over to my website to order your monograms. Don't forget to add the 1 1/4" circle punch.  

L Family {Utah Family Photographer}

  I had such a great time photographing this fabulous family! The weather was perfect, the colors were fabulous and the family was charming. These 3 little girls are spunky and each have such unique personalities. One of my favorite things to do in a family photo session is to capture the different relationships in the family - couple shots, daddy daughter shots, mother daughter shots, daddy and his girls, mom and her girls, father son,  mom her son, ect. I think these shots are just priceless. Enjoy a few of my favorites.

Capture the Date & Capture the Savings! CTMH November Promotion

Today I want to share with you this gorgeous layout Karen Pedersen created using the November stamp of the month: Capture the Date  and share the details about this month's promotion.

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.

Orders can be placed online from my website or by contacting me directly (435.787.0125 ~ iotamaker@gmail.com). Check out yesterday's post to see the Flirty Workshop layouts that we will be creating this month. 

November Workshop Gets Flirty!

Inspired by Flirty WOTG & Karen Pedersen

  I hope you are ready for this bold and flirty workshop. We will be creating 3 layouts with the Flirty WOTG and coordinating accents. There is also a great promotion going on the month of November. When you place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, for just $5, you can receive a stamp set of their choice (size A–E, or M) for 50% off!  Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today! I have attached pictures of the layouts and the shopping list. You can place the order online from my website or by emailing or calling me. The workshop classes will be held on Thursday November 15th and Tuesday November 20th from 6:30-9:30.

  There is one more important matter of business.  December marks the end of the 6 month rotation for workshop hostesses. If you would like to join the workshop group and earn some free products by being a hostess contact me today to join the group.

Inspired by Karen Pedersen

November Workshop “Flirty” Shopping List

BASIC Kit G1050                                                                              Page

¡ X7160B        Flirty Level 2 Paper Pack                              50                  9.95

¡ Exclusive      Flirty Workshop stamp set                           53                13.95

¡ X7160C        Flirty Complements DE                                50                   4.95

¡ Z1752           Sparkles Clear Assortment                          127                 2.95

¡ No #             2 sheets of White  cardstock                          8                   .80

¡ No #             Workshop Guide                                                                1.00

                                                                                                           $33.60 You Pay $29.95!!

BETTER (Basic Kit + More Accessories)

¡ G1050          Basic Kit                                                          53              29.95

¡ Z1749           Autumn Lane Assortment                              128               5.95

¡ Z1751           Baker’s Twine Harvest Assortment               125               4.95

¡ Z1756           Arbor Wooden Shapes                                   130               5.95

                                                                                                                          46.81

Add ons:

S1211              November SOM: Capture the Date             142             17.95 or 5.00

Z1151             3-D Foam Tape                                            135               5.95

9035               Make It from Your Heart Volume 1              11                7.95

Z1686             Cricut Art Philosophy Collection                    15              99.00

       

*Stamp pad colors used Goldrush, Cocoa, New England Ivy, Autumn Terracotta

You will need a 2 sheet of Cocoa CS and 1 extra sheet of Goldrush CS

Ink It Up!

I am so excited to share this video about CTMH's pigment ink pads and Alcohol based markers. I have loved using the Alcohol markers to get beautiful colored images. I think you will love them too. The card shown left was scrap-lifted from Christine Adams. The flower was stamped with the Love Blooms stamp set and then I colored it in with using Honey, Smoothie and Sorbet markers and their complementary colors. Watch this short video and then head on over to my website to order your own Alcohol based markers.

 

The Ones I Show Grandma {Utah Childrens Photographer}

Yesterday I shared some of the "outtakes" from my own kids' back to school session. Today I wanted to share some of the wall worthy shots. There is an old adage that says "The shoemaker's kids never have shoes." It is sad that it has taken me so long to get pictures of my own kids taken this year. I am glad that I didn't let the time slip by and longer. They change so fast and I want to capture and preserve every moment. Now I can't wait to get scrapbooking these pictures and get them in albums and on the wall so they can be enjoyed. It is just as bad to let our pictures get lost and forgotten in digital oblivion as it is not to take them at all. 

Outtakes! {Utah Children Photographer}

I have been taking lots of back to school pictures. I have to say I LOVE working with individuals. It is so fun to capture their personality.  Because I have been so busy I haven't had an opportunity to take my own kids' pictures until this past long weekend (thank you UEA).  I took the kids to a new location to try it out and we had a great time. I have plenty of great shots that are wall worthy (I will share some in a future post) but I also had some great shots that capture the goofy and silly spirit of each of my kids. The perfectly posed picture rarely shows a lot about a person. Now the candid picture, on the other hand, tell a more complete story! Enjoy!

M Kids {Logan Utah Kids Photographer}

Wow! Does this little gal have the most gorgeous eyes or what! I had a blast taking pictures of these two cute kids. It is fun to discover and capture each unique spirit with every photo session!

This little man is so handsome! He is the most serious guy I have ever met. I had to make a complete fool of myself to get these sweet smiles. Totally worth it!

Thanks for checking out my work. If you are in need of family, individual, maternity, newborn or senior photos in the Cache Valley area give me a call or drop me an email! 

Great to be Eight! {Utah Children Photographer}

  I think my favorite sessions are when I get to work with an individual one on one. I enjoyed photographing this little lady. The location was as gorgeous as the subject. There is such a wonderful spirit at the LDS temple grounds.

  After we finished up with big sister I was able to photograph this little man. He is a charmer. Here are a few of my favorites.