I’m a little under the weather this weekend and had to postpone a session, which gives me a chance to sit down and share a few of my favorite things from Imaging USA 2011… Keep in mind that Todd and I were there a grand total of about 2 hours, so we took in all we could as fast as we could!

First up is Barbour Backdrops. They have amazing faux flooring and baseboards on their website. And even more exciting things in their catalog:

WHCC was debuting all of their new card shapes.

For a limited time, you can get a free download of the template above.




Another vendor that caught my eye was Artsy Couture. They have floating gallery block canvas arrangements, and well, just see for yourself!

(For the more traditionalists, they offer single gallery blocks as well.)




Of course it was awesome running into Terry Cutlip of Sassy Designs and Kristen Caldwell (both at the Simply Canvas / Simply Color booth), and my former web roommate Christine Tremoulet out in the wild!




Last but not least, first person to need / use / comment for this gets it… I have a 50% – 20% gift card from Color Inc. You receive 50% off your first order, and 20% off your next 10 orders – plus 99¢ 8x10s, 17¢ 4x6s, and free shipping.

UPDATE: That card is gone, but remember Paperie readers always get a great discount from Color Inc.!

Don’t forget we have TWO SEPARATE contests going on from LOKTAH now!

Still catching up here and everywhere else, so I’m posting new “business packaging / holiday packaging contest” entries as I can individually – make sure you scroll to the previous entry each time you visit so you don’t miss anything!

Up next is Julie Oliver of Julie MayRee Photography…

My brand spankin’ new packaging…

‘Achieve this look‘ info now added to the comments:
1. Awesome new custom logo by Jess at Lemondrop Stop Backdrops
2. Boxes from none other than h-bphoto.com
3. Die cut business cards / matching stickers from blackriverimaging.com
4. All the bling, ribbon & goodies from Michael’s Arts and Crafts stores

This is one of those packaging concepts where I wondered ‘why didn’t I think of that myself‘ (especially after all those years with Gasparilla when living in Tampa) – beautiful work Julie!

Before I go, I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite new (to me) sites. I was sent the link last night and I’ve been combing through it page-by-page and cheating the clock ever since!

Drop by Nice Package when you can. I will not be responsible for any lost productivity, however – you have been warned!




If you’d like to enter the packaging contest we’ve got going on, the awesome prizes are a $20 gift certificate to Paper Source and a $100 gift certificate to HB Photo Packaging – send in one (or more) photos of your business packaging. It can be your everyday packaging, something special for the holidays, or both!

Happy wrapping! Send photos to Robyn [robyn AT paperieboutique DOT com] thru Tuesday, November 30th.

Check back often – more to follow!
-Robyn

Another installment of “My Favorite Things“…

1. First birthday party hat props from “The Party Poodle” on eBay

2. 60×104″ tablecloths from Target / Amazon that double as inexpensive fall & holiday backgrounds – I got brown, red, and green for $14.99/each

3. In Character child and baby costumes are on sale at HauteLook again until Friday 10/1 at 8:00 AM PDT

4. “Cute as a Button” soaps from LoveLee Soaps on Etsy (my business is “Buttons & Bows Photography“) – tons of adorable themed soaps there

5. Photographer tees from RedBubble, 40/60, and American Eagle (see more photography-related tees at PetaPixel)

Don’t forget we have a giveaway with Paint the Moon that ends Thursday night!

Posting has been light around here as summer wraps up. I’m back to shooting again, I’m swamped under a mountain of old orders and proofing during my off-time. And my assistants are gearing up for another semester of school.

Thought this is the perfect time to share a few more of ‘my favorite things‘…

1. “Vintage Camera Photo Album” from Galison / Mudpuppy
2. “Camera Lens Mug” at Photojojo (even the Nikon girl in me approves)
3. “SuperHeadz 110 Book Camera” at Four Corner Store
4. “A ‘Camera’ Camera Case” by Hine

This is finals and dorm move-out week for the girls that usually assist me with Paperie Boutique, so if you’ve noticed the posting has been rather light, that’s why. So today – just a quick “favorite things” list for you to enjoy!

1. Paper Crave (the name says it all – you’ll be lost here awhile)
2. grosgrain ribbon on Etsy (she’s from Oklahoma, too, y’all!)
3. Tessa Ann – buttons and appliqués
4. washi tape – kick your packaging up a notch
5. Oh Joy! – because it’s pretty – I like pretty

And from the master herself, Martha Stewart’s “how to tie the perfect bow” (three different ways).

Last but certainly not least, a vendor who has been mentioned here several times at Paperie is Nashville Wraps and they have recently updated their blog with information on how the recent Tennessee flooding is effecting their community. Please keep them in your thoughts!

1.   redstamp.com (shop) • stylishcorrespondence.com (blog)
2.   http://www.seejanework.com
3.   http://printpattern.blogspot.com
4.   http://www.spoonsisters.com
5.   http://www.smashingmagazine.com
6.   cardsandpockets.com (shop) • blog.cardsandpockets.com (blog)
7.   http://www.uncommongoods.com
8.   http://jennibick.com
9.   http://www.prettybitter.com
10. rockpaperscissor.com (shop) • rockpaperscissor.com/blog/ (blog)

Have a website you’d like to share with the class? Please post it in the comments!