Archive for August, 2010

Custom High School Kits

August 12th 2010 in Crafts2u.com by Cathy


The new local custom high school kits are here and ready to purchase!!

Get your custom school kit today! Only for 15.99.  You get 2 custom 12 x12 papers with your high school’s name and mascot, 2 custom 12 x12 double sided papers with name and mascot, 1 custom sticker sheet, and 1 custom laser tag.

 

Picture shows the type of paper, stickers, and where the name/mascot is placed.  The List of High Schools and their information is below:

For example:

Bel Air High School,

The name/mascot/initials on the paper stickers and laser embellishment and the paper
would be in blue and red.


Name                   Int.              Mascot                  Colors

Bel Air              BAHS            Bobcat              Blue & Red

C. Milton Wright    CMWHS        Mustangs      Lt Blue & White

Fallston                     FHS            Cougar           Orange & Brown

Harford Tech           HTHS           Cobra               Black & Gold

North Harford          NHHS          Hawk               Green & Gold

Patterson Mill          PMHS         Huskies            Silver & Teal


Note:  custom school kits are made in minimum batches of 12 each, we build a new batch as soon as 6 or more are ordered. By pre-ordering you are guaranteed to get a kit on the next production run. Email us if you need any help at: sales@crafts2u.com


Cathy’s Picks

August 11th 2010 in Cathy's Pick by Cathy

 

Crayola Ultimate Art Supply Kit

As a teacher I think that the Crayola Ultimate Art Supply Kit is the way to go for your child’s art and craft supplies for home.  It comes with everything that your child will need to create that one of a kind project!

This kit contains:

12-count colored pencils
 - made with thick, soft leads, so they won’t break easily under pressure. The smooth colors are perfect for color mixing and blending, as well as practicing more detailed techniques.

24-count fine line markers - classic, long-lasting, durable markers. They lay down lots of brilliant color, yet don’t bleed through most paper.

24-count crayons – designed with a focus on true color, smoothness, and durability.

8-count watercolor with brush – best and brightest watercolor painting experience, without the mess! They come in a variety of vibrant colors that blend smoothly for more color-mixing possibilities.

This kit is great for on the go creativity and gifting! This ultimate kit is sure to please!

Enjoy,
Cathy




Holding your camera level

August 10th 2010 in Photographer's Corner by Cathy

 

Not level

Level

Occasionally it adds to a photograph when a picture is taken at an angle.  However, It will take away from your photo if a horizon appears crooked.  Try to make yourself aware of the way you hold your camera prior to taking the shot.  Sometimes we are in a hurry and there is no time to prepare.  If this happens, don’t worry too much.  You can always use your cameras editing software to level the photo afterwards.

If you simply take the time to make yourself aware of this situation, it is easy to get in the habit of leveling your shots. So practice your reflex to hold your camera level in the first place and enjoy impress your friends with powerful photographs!

Tip and photo by www.photojanestudios.com


Off Center Subjects

August 10th 2010 in Photographer's Corner by Cathy

Most amateur photographers tend to center the main subject of their photos. This makes sense because we aim at the subject with the camera viewer. Instead you may want to experiment with placing the subject outside the center.  This will often result in a more dynamic composition.

This is known as “the rule of thirds”. Imagine the frame divided into thirds, both vertically and horizontally, like a tic-tac-toe board. Then place the subject on or near one of the lines or intersections.  Remember that the eyes are most important for people and animals. When zooming in and the head fills the image, the rule of thirds applies to the position of the eyes.

You will instantly notice an impressive difference when adding a few of these off center subject photographs to your existing collection!

Tip and photo by www.photojanestudios.com


Tip of the Week!

August 10th 2010 in Tip of the Week by Cathy

 

Albums

 

Albums have clear plastic page protectors to keep your scrapbook pages dust and fingerprint free.  As you choose your album look for acid and lignin-free and the page protectors should be made of polypropylene or polyethylene plastics.  These albums will extend the life of your layouts and photos.  Store them upright on a shelf that should be deep enough so that the album does not hang over the edge.  This protects rippling in your scrapbook pages.Albums can range in sizes and they range from 6×6 to 12×12. Try all the sizes and types to find out which you enjoy the most. 


Three ring binder:  Built like the notebooks used in Scholl, the three-ring binders for scrapbooking are archival and come in a rainbow of colors.  Rings that snap apart make inserting and shuffling your pages a breeze.  

Spiral-bound:  Many of these wire/plastic spiral bound albums have permanently attached pages.  They’re best used for a one topic or themed scrapbook, because you can not add pages to this type of album.  Protective page slipcovers are available for some. 

Strap-hinge:  These albums contain a nylon strap that threads through stapes on the reinforced edges of the cardstock pages.  They are expandable and lie flat when opened.  They keep two-page spreads close together. 

Post-bound:  The pages are bound by a set of bolts that are hidden under the flats.  These albums are available in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and styles. 

 12×12:   This big square is the larges standard scrapbook size and gives you room to display multiple photos on each page, add embellishments, and be creative.   Cardstock and patterned paper are available in this size since it is the preferred dimension for manufactures.

81/2 x 11:  Printing titles, journaling and other text or clip art is easiest on 81/2 by 11 pages.  Scrapbook paper can be found in this size for ease access.

9×9, 8×8, and 6×6:  The smallest common page sizes you will find.  All are perfect for gift or one themed albums.

Here are a few more albums to choose from:

http://www.crafts2u.com/scrapbook-supplies/scrapbook-albums.html

 

 


Quality Sellers Invited!

August 3rd 2010 in Selling by David

sellers on 6th Street Shops

  • Looking to save over 50% on your seller fees?
  • Would you like to improve both sales & profits?
  • Do you have high quality operations, good customer service guarantees and competitive prices?

    YES?  then we’d love to give you a complimentary review and see if you’re a good fit to sell on 6th Street Shops.com.

    About Sellers Programs with 6th Street:

    6th Street Shops is constantly reviewing new sellers to find the ones who are a cut above the pack. Review our checklist to see if you’re a good fit for 6th Street Shops.com:

    • Own or lease your warehouse?
    • Offer a minimum of 50 skus? 500 or more get priority.
    • Competitive prices? Have some purchasing power?
    • Automated systems for product feeds, orders and confirms?
    • 3 years experience selling online?
    • Solid customer service rating and customer friendly processes?

    Pass the checklist?

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