mod squad

Boudoir Business Boutique is back for a guest / vendor post and giveaway – up for grabs is one of their new 24-piece business sets in Mod Pink or Mod Blue!

New 24 piece business set in Mod Pink or Mod Blue:

• Beautiful Charcoal and Pink papers (also available in Mod Blue)
• Everything you need to get your business up and running
• Coordinated Branding
• All items are completely layered PSD files
• Free or standard fonts used
• Easy to use clipping masks
• Instructions included
• Available for immediate download

Templates Include:

Business Card
Boudoir Information Trifold
Investment Guide Trifold
Marketing Post Card
Image Box and Proof Borders
CD/DVD and Case Template
Session Reminder Card
Thank You Card
Referral Plan and Rep Cards
After Sale Add-On Marketing Card
Receipt
Packaging Sticker
Client Information Trifold
Gift Certificate
Blog Post Template
Facebook Profile Template
Digital Negative Trifold
Wording for FAQs
Wording for Website/Literature

New Mod Pink and Mod Blue Product Templates:

• 10×10 Album
• 5×5 Album
• 4×8 Accordian Album
• 3×3 Accordian Album
• CD and Case Template
• Image Box and Proof Borders

So how do you win a 24-piece business set? It’s easy!

1. Tweet the following on Twitter (and tell us where you did it):
Win 24-piece business set from BoudoirBusinessBoutique.com / @BoudoirBusiness at PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique http://is.gd/pkpM3A

2. Post the following to Facebook (and tell us where you did it):
Win a 24-piece business set from BoudoirBusinessBoutique.com over at PaperieBoutique.com – http://is.gd/pkpM3A

3. Like Boudoir Business Boutique on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boudoir-Business-Boutique/160993427277932

4. Follow @BoudoirBusiness on Twitter: twitter.com/BoudoirBusiness

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want FOUR chances to win, you have to do all four things listed above, and then make four separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page, or followed the Twitter stream, or posted to your Twitter or Facebook account(s) – with a link to where you did it – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, June 28th. You can enter up to four times total. Post that you have met all four requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to four times total – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have four chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.

Good luck!

And just because they’re awesome, Boudoir Business Boutique is giving all Paperie readers a 30% discount until Saturday, July 23rd using the coupon code PB30. (And heads-up: Paperie readers can always receive 20% off using the coupon code PB20.)




And don’t forget that we have two other giveaways currently going on with StudioThoughtSauce.com and The Designer’s Mix.

More features and giveaways are on tap, so stay tuned!
-Robyn

target market

As promised, a giveaway and guest / vendor post is on tap to start the week!

Cindy Irene Photography is having a giveaway! One lucky winner will receive her new “FRENCHY” Marketing Business Kit for Photographers, packed full of over 80 items needed for branding.

The winners will receive forms, templates, tips, business card template, thank you cards, contracts, receipts, forms, cd layout, photo card templates, bookmark, and much more in their choice of pink and black or green and black, featuring papers by Sassy Designs, Inc.! (Not all items included are listed on the photo.) This is great for those just starting out or those that want to revamp their existing Photography business! Most items are easily customizable to your business, as most are Photoshop layers.

All you have to do to enter, is 3 things:

1. Visit her Facebook page at facebook.com/cindyirenerogers and LIKE it.

2. Comment on her Wall at facebook.com/cindyirenerogers and say Paperie Boutique sent you for the giveaway.

3. Tell her what freebies you would like to see her offer at her other Facebook, fabphotogfreebies.com. (For a short time she’s giving away one template from her new kit, for LIKERS!)

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want THREE chances to win, you have to do all three things listed above, and then make three separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 8th. You can enter up to three times total. Post that you have met all three requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to three times total – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have three chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck!

Thanks so much to Cindy Irene Photography for the great giveaway!

stop the presses!

Yesterday I posted about the new Keepsake Soft Cover Books and Press Printed Calendars from Color Inc. Now you can win them!

Color Inc. is giving away one free 20-page Keepsake Soft Cover Book and five free Press Printed Calendars to six Paperie Boutique winners! Here’s how to enter:

1. Like Color Inc. on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Color-Inc/190322407656875

2. Follow Color Inc. on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/colorinc/

3. Post the following to Facebook or Twitter (and tell us where you did it):
Win a press printed book and calendars from @colorinc / colorincprolab.com at PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique – http://is.gd/jn02vm

4. Leave a note in the comments here saying what you would do with either product if you win.

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want FOUR chances to win, you have to do all four things listed above, and then make four separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 27th. You can enter up to four times total. Post that you have met all four requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to four times total – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have four chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck!

And if you just can’t wait to get your hands on one of these, Color Inc. is offering a special deal for every Paperie reader:

Huge thanks to everyone at Color Inc. for such a fantastic offer and giveaway!




Design Aglow has done it once again with a stunning new marketing set -
“The Glamorous Life“.

With an updated color palette, we are excited to re-release The Glamorous Life Marketing Set. Every studio can strut the red carpet with this complete set that marries delightful design with delicious dazzle. Our fully customizable templates appoint your studio with everything you’ll ever need: business cards, gift certificates, accordion brochures, price lists, letterheads, envelopes and even packaging stickers. So many scrumptious options to choose from, your most difficult decision will be which shoes to wear. Clients will fall for this collection, and you’ll love how good you’ll look.

PRODUCT DETAILS:
This colorful set includes:
• Two-sided 4×5.5, 8 panel accordion brochure to market studios
• Two-sided business card
• Two-sided 5×7 gift certificate
• Letterhead and envelope
• Packaging sticker for client DVDs or anything else
• Price list for offerings
• This set is fully customizable, consisting of fully layered Photoshop
   PSD files to easily change the look
• Compatible with Photoshop CS or newer, Windows and Mac.

You can also purchase a coordinating 8 Page Brochure separately. The marketing set has special pricing through 5 pm EDT on March 28th.

Don’t forget to follow Design Aglow on Facebook and Twitter for chances to win gift certificates! And check out this new post made 03.25.11 for a chance to win a $100 Design Aglow gift certificate!




P.S. If you are interested in advertising with Paperie Boutique, please contact todd @ this domain. If you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

secret stash

Busy week here at Paperie – make sure you read ’til the end of this post so you don’t miss a thing!

Today we kick off with a great giveaway and vendor / guest post by Stash Bags. Trust me – you’ll want to enter! Stash was recently featured in a Macworld article titled “Seven unique and stylish camera cases“.

My name is Mari, and I am originally from Helsinki, Finland. I grew up being inspired by Scandinavian design and was introduced to sewing at a young age by my mother. I started sewing bags for friends and family as gifts, but my line, Stash, really came about when I found etsy.com. I had just relocated to the U.S. and happened to be between jobs.

I wanted to create bags that could be carried by men and women alike, and would be stylish and useful. The line includes camera bags in three sizes varying from small to a large size suitable for professional use.

Stash also makes messenger bags for 13″, 15″ and 17″ laptops as well as 11″ and 13″ MacBook Air and iPad.

The E-readers, iPods and iPhones have their own small Stash cases.

My aesthetic incorporates clean lines and fabrics with graphic patterns. I try to use vintage fabrics whenever possible, and I enjoy experimenting with how the fabric and hardware will work together for a bag design. The leather and metal elements have added to the distinctive quality of the line.

Stash customers like that the products are handmade on a small scale, with attention to detail. The Stash style is really a blend of vintage fashion inspiration combined with modern function. Bags you can really use and enjoy, while looking classically stylish at the same time.

And now one lucky Paperie reader will have a chance to win their very own Stash bag! Mari is giving away the medium camera in green and gray plaid shown above. You have two chances to win by doing the following:

1. “Like” Stash Bags on Facebook: facebook.com/stashbags

2. Tweet or post the following to your Facebook account (and tell us where):
Win a COOL camera bag from Stash / stash-bags.com / mariforssell.etsy.com at PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique – http://is.gd/kZ5bqM

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want TWO chances to win, you have to do both things listed above, and then make two separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, March 21st. You can enter up to two times total. Post that you have met both requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post twice – one entry each for the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have two chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck!

I really want one of these bags myself – thanks to Mari and Stash for such a great giveaway for our readers!




Quick reminder – you have until 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday to win a vintage camera necklace from Vintage U Creations – and until 11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, March 20th, to win a camera strap from Trendy Camera Staps.

1. Win a vintage camera necklace from Vintage U Creations

2. Win a trendy camera strap from Trendy Camera Staps

And we have a winner in the TAoPaN maternity ensemble giveaway – it’s Photography By Joncee May!

Congrats to Joncee and thanks to The Art of Pregnancy and Newborn (TAoPaN) for the beautiful prize!




P.S. If you are interested in advertising with Paperie Boutique, please contact todd @ this domain. If you are a photographer and are interested in having your packaging featured – or are a vendor and are interested in having your business packaging, marketing ideas, or photography-related products featured – please contact robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

need an epiphanie?

Very excited to have one of our favorite vendors here again for a guest post / giveaway. So if you’re in the need for the PERFECT camera bag look no further!

You can have an epiphanie!

epiphanie is giving away a turquoise “Lola” bag to one lucky Paperie reader.

The bag dimensions are 14x8x12″. Exterior is water-resistant, high quality synthetic leather. Interior crafted with extra padding for maximum equipment protection. Velcro panels can be adjusted and moved to any position for maximum customization and flexibility. Removable cross-body strap with padding for extra support. Two exterior pockets. One interior pocket with zipper. Light colored interior so items can easily be found.

Want to know just how much you can pack into a Lola? I reviewed the Lola bag for Professional Photographer Magazine last summer and I was able to get the following inside: D300 with grip (50mm 1.4 attached), D200, SB-800, SB-600, 85mm f/1.4, flashcard wallet, and WhiBal card. And I was still able to toss my keys inside and zip it close!

I own the Belle in turquoise myself, and I’m constantly stopped and asked, “WHERE did you get that bag?” No one can believe it’s a camera bag! And I just adore the color, not to mention the storage capacity and easy carrying.

So now that you’re practically salivating, how do you win that turquoise Lola?

1. Follow epiphanie on Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Epiphanie

2. Follow epiphanie on Twitter: twitter.com/EPIPHANIEBAGS

3. Tweet the following or post it to Facebook (and tell us where):
     I NEED a new Epiphanie Lola camera bag from
     EpiphanieBags.com / @EpiphanieBags at
     PaperieBoutique.com / @paperieboutique
     http://is.gd/aFjbdv

4. Post in the comments here why you NEED this bag.

Each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want FOUR chances to win, you have to do all four things listed above, and then make four separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, March 11th. You can enter up to four times total. Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page or Twitter stream, posted to Twitter or Facebook (with a link to where you did it), and / or told us why you want this bag – in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

You can enter / post up to four total times – one entry each for the four options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have four chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-72 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

[ UPDATE: The winner has now been announced here! ]

Thanks to epiphanie for another great giveaway, and good luck to everyone who enters!

Luxe-ury

Today we welcome back Design Aglow for another guest / vendor post…

We are thrilled to announce our Luxe Wedding Studio Magazine today. Want a sneak peek?

It’s an exciting new age for the professional photography studio, so we invite you forget about stale, old-fashioned marketing pieces and focus on limitless possibilities with your own 16 page real studio magazine. Design Aglow‘s new, professionally written and designed magazine beautifully showcases your studio’s work while educating and engaging current and potential clients about professional photography.

This product is all about you! We’ve combined our expert Design Aglow team for both writing and modern magazine design details to make the process of releasing your own 16-page studio magazine easy and enjoyable. Simply plug your favorite images and adjust the included text for a marketing piece that looks just like the pages out of your own favorite magazines. All graphics and sample text are included to inspire you, allowing you to change as little or as much as you’d like to suit your brand and style.

Whether mailed to clients, left at your favorite venues, or handed out during initial meetings or at trade events, you’re sure to stand out from the competition and make your studio the talk of the town with this stunning magazine.

And, like Design Aglow’s own widely celebrated magazine, you can enjoy sending via your favorite digital delivery format. Your studio with Design Aglow’s industry leading team working to show you in your best possible light– What could be better?

Get more info here and save $55 today with our special introductory pricing.

We also have lots of fresh marketing inspiration in the shop, like our modern marketing set and matching 8 page brochure.

Two new sets of instant logo cards are here too. Use for your own studio or for client referral cards and print these vector designs as large as you wish. Everything is layered and 100% customizable, as always. (Click on either set below for more details.)

We have so many new things for your studio in the shop, including marketing sets, collages, and sales tools.

Come on over and join our facebook page to stay in the know on new releases, special offers, and contests. Post your feedback & ideas on our wall too….we love to hear from you!

All the best,
Design Aglow

calendar girl

Today Dawn Wallace Photography is stopping by to share a few photos of her packaging / marketing materials.

UPDATE: Post has been updated to include vendor information/additional photos!

Hi. My name is Dawn Wallace and I have been an on-location photographer for the past 5 years. I discovered Paperie Boutique back in 2009 and have been soaking up information and ideas since then. This year, I had the very talented Jeanine Linder design a custom logo for me. I figured this was the perfect time to put what I’ve learned from this wonderful site into action!

Here are examples of what my welcome packet looks like. I send these to my clients when they book their session, then I go over it all at our consultation.

My collections include digital files. I send these on an imprinted wooden flash drive from Pexagon Tech. My clients love them because they are pretty and they can reuse them. My senior clients take even take them to college!

And Dawn shared photos of our free calendar / biz card template in action…

To achieve Dawn’s look:

• Logo Design by: Jeanine Linder
• Client Welcome Brochure, Business Card & Pricing Card
  Templates: PT4P
• Logo Stickers: Vista Print
• Folder & Envelopes: Paper Presentation
• Jewelry Catalog: Planet Jill
• Wooden Flash Drives: Pexagon Tech
• Ribbon and Buttons: Hobby Lobby
• Marketing Materials are printed at ProDPI and business cards
  are printed at Moo
• I print the contract and model release myself

Thank you so much Dawn – everything looks amazing!

We’d love to feature your packaging here as well! Please e-mail robyn @ this domain to be added to the posting schedule.

everybody’s welcome

For the first time ever, I’m making my 10-panel pano welcome kit available to Paperie readers. You can see a photo here:

And view my pano client welcome kit in action / in more detail over at Flickr…

Wording is not included. (I suggest this product from “The Photo Professional”, and this product from “Wordsmith”, for that.) However, section-title suggestions are included (and can be easily altered). Text layout is also carefully structured to flow seamlessly around the images in the design. You will replace the “filler” text with your own words, and when you paste your text into place, it will be auto-formatted to stay in place within the design. (One small section of text is provided in section two of the back panel – it discusses model releases and print credit use. This text can be kept if desired or replaced with your own.)

I will also include the vendor of the envelopes I use for the business card panel – the final panel on the back is designed to have an envelope holding business cards attached to the panel, with your e-mail address to request more business cards printed on the actual card below.

All colors can be changed with a click of the button in Photoshop. (This is a layered .psd design created in Photoshop CS2 and should work in Elements, but I cannot provide technical support for Elements purchases.)

I have my welcome kit cards printed at Miller’s Professional Imaging.

And if you buy now, you can get this “bonus kit” included FREE with purchase – if you missed it the first time around, here’s your chance to get it with a design that will automatically coordinate:

See this post for more detail about what this bonus kit includes.

As a special for Paperie readers, through Tuesday, March 15th you can get my pano welcome kit and the bonus kit items for only $25. And for an additional $30 you can buy the ENTIRE “Fit to Print” store for only $55. Normally the “Fit to Print” store is $65 – so this is a HUGE savings!

Want to see my templates in action before you buy?

Check out this recent blog entry by Brandi B Photography!

It’s your…welcome!
-Robyn

simply. baby.

Today’s guest post is by Lisa of Simply Baby Photography in Hawaii. It’s a post I’ve been begging her to make for quite a long time – it’s “simply” one of the best expo-booth examples I have ever seen. The fact she even matched her skirt to her booth is just the icing on top!

Twice each year, in spring and fall, my city holds a baby expo. The spring expo focuses on products and services for new babies and families, while the fall expo is geared toward older children and families, with an emphasis on holiday gift giving.

For my first expo, held in May, I chose to promote the baby side of my business- Simply Baby Photography. I selected a slightly less costly center booth so I would have 3 sides for image display. Booths run several hundred dollars for the two day expo, so I set an expo budget of $1500. My idea was to design a chic nursery space and display large images that could be seen from a distance. I began planning for the May booth in January, when expo registration begins.

I built the walls of the both using 78″ high bifold closet doors found at a salvage and overstock warehouse for only $5/pair. (I bought 7 pairs- 3 for the back and 2 each for the sides) and hinged together using screw plates.)

Most of my furnishings were Craigslist finds. I scored a white mini crib for $20 and sewed my own bedding, including sheets, dust ruffle, and crib quilt. I re-upholstered the chair in the foreground to match the reverse of the quilt. I stored additional samples, sales material, and miscellaneous items under the crib.

The two damask chairs in back I found for $20 each, originally upholstered in a hideous yellow and green plaid. After refinishing and reupholstering (I spent $100 on supplies!) I got the shabby chic look I wanted. These chairs served as a great consultation area for potential clients to view books, announcements, and other product samples.

The table in front is another Craigslist find, refinished and gilded for use as a display table to hold business cards, samples and contest entry forms. Just behind it on the left is a console, purchased at Ross and refinished, with more product samples on top and additional promotional materials stored in the drawer.

More than a few people thought I was selling furniture! I wanted my booth to be eye-catching, and it did receive a lot of attention.

I had my Simply Baby booth sign custom made from plexiglass and vinyl decals and mounted in a curve, standing out from the back of the booth. The expo only provides a paper sign tacked to the curtains (the color of which, unfortunately, I had no control over), and I wanted my business name to be prominent.

I selected the images I thought best displayed my work in a clean, simple fashion, highlighting babies at the ages I most enjoy photographing – newborn and 7-9 months. My color palette of blues, aquas, and pinks complemented my vibrant apple green logo.

By watching for sales, I was able to order half off canvases for my display. The four shown are a 24×30 center canvas flanked by 20×24 canvases, with a 20×30 canvas on the right wall. I hung these using 3M Command self-adhesive hooks.

To the left, I created a gallery wall of 6 images ranging in size from 8×10 to 16×20. To save costs, I had all but the one 16×20 printed at Costco and mounted them myself. They were attached to the wall with self-stick velcro.

I wanted to put a rug or other floor covering down to cover the ugly cracked concrete, but couldn’t find an inexpensive, portable solution. A friend of mine recently “tiled” his booth floor very creatively, using con-tac paper cut into squares and adhered directly to the floor. Wish I’d thought of that!

Looking back, my front table was a bit cluttered, and there wasn’t much room for visitors to fill out their contest entry forms (I gave away a session and print). The seating area was used, so I’m glad I had that. Having a few large images on display drew a lot of attention.

Overall, the booth was a lot of work, requiring nearly four hours to set up the night before and two hours to break down, plus the two 9-5 days doing a meet and greet. I directly booked five sessions from the expo, and talked to dozens of parents. There were at least 5 other photographers with booths (coordinators make sure similar vendors aren’t nearby), though it was largely friendly and my booth received several compliments from my colleagues.

While the expo is billed as attracting a large number of upscale attendees, I found that those who stopped by my booth were largely price conscious and actually had a few Bugaboo-pushing parents literally gasp at my price list. The clients who did book were wonderful to work with and spent well.

Before the expo I laid out a list of goals to target. While many photographers book at the expo itself, that wasn’t a primary goal of mine – I did offer an Expo Special, but extended it for a few days after the expo and did get a few bookings in the 48h following the expo. I wanted to converse with a minimum number of visitors, get 200 names for my mailing list, and make a splash in the community to get the attention of both attendees and other photographers, presenting Simply Baby Photography as an upscale boutique studio.

I feel that I was successful in meeting all my goals, and the summer after my booth I grossed just over double my spring averages.




Don’t forget that Paperie Boutique has an amazing stationery set giveaway and a contest to win a free logo right now – enter both while you still can!

appletinis for everyone!

Rare weekend post for an even more rare sale opportunity – the one-year birthday / anniversary of La Pomme Design! Read on for the incredible offer in today’s guest / vendor post and giveaway…

It has been such an exciting year for La Pomme Design! LPD opened on January 15, 2010, and had our first sale that day! We started out selling card templates and storyboards, and throughout the year have added digital papers, album templates, accordion album templates, business cards, phone skins, textures, designed textures,marketing supplies, business forms, pre-designed logos, custom logos, custom marketing design, and so much more! It is only because of our amazing fans that we have grown and flourished so much, and I cannot tell you the sense of awe I feel when I read the emails and notes of appreciation I get, and when I see photographers using LPD’s products in their marketing and client products! It is incredible, and I love each one of my fans!

So, on to the celebration! To celebrate our One Year Anniversary, La Pomme Design is having a sale that is bigger and better and more incredible than any sale we’ve ever had – and will ever have! La Pomme Design has over 100 fantastic products in the Shoppe, and if you were to buy them all at the regular price, you would spend over $1000 stocking up!

But for one week – from today, January 15th, through Saturday, January 22nd, you can buy the entire Shoppe – EVERY SINGLE PRODUCT – for a grand total of $49!!! This is such a phenomanol deal, and it is the perfect time to stock up on everything you need, in one fell swoop! And for one incredibly low price!

So what do you get? You get holiday card templates, birth announcements, boudoir templates, marketing collections, textures, designed textures, actions, Dream album templates, accordion album templates, canvas templates, storyboards, digital papers, ornament templates, bookmarks, business cards, stickers, Moo minicard templates, phone skins, and more!

And because this week wouldn’t be complete without at least one fabulous contest – at the end of the week, I will draw one order number from everyone who purchases the whole Shoppe, and the order number I draw will receive their purchase FOR FREE! I will send the winner a refund of the Shoppe – and they will get the whole Shoppe FREE!!!!

Thank you to all of our loyal fans who have brought LPD to where we are today. Enjoy this sale as a huge “thank you” (and if you know me, you know I’m big on hugs) and a hug from La Pomme Design.

Happy birthday, La Pomme Design from Paperie! And many more!




P.S. We have other contests going on right now, so don’t forget to scroll to enter those as well!

And one to grow on!
-Robyn

Get Clickin’!

The response to our ClickinMoms affiliate contest (and FREE giveaway to everyone who signs up through Paperie) has been amazing on day one! Now it gets even MORE amazing – a bigger discount and a ClickinMoms lifetime membership giveaway!

If you sign up with the code PAPERIE2011 through midnight on January 31, 2011, you will now get 20% off your ClickinMoms membership. BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!

If you sign up through Paperie by January 31st, you also get the following items as our ‘thank you‘:

See this post for more information on how to sign up with ClickinMoms, write Robyn, and collect your goodies!




Did I mention that’s not all? Now ClickinMoms is also giving away TWO FREE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS to our Paperie readers. How do you enter to win? You have four chances!

1. Tweet the following on Twitter (and tell us where you did it):
There’s a @clickinmoms contest @paperieboutique / PaperieBoutique.com and YOU get the fabulous prizes! Go here for more: http://is.gd/ksNuQ

2. Post the following to Facebook (and tell us where you did it):
Paperie Boutique is in a contest with ClickinMoms and YOU get the fabulous prizes – visit PaperieBoutique.com for more!

3. Like / Friend us on Facebook: facebook.com/paperieboutique

4. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/paperieboutique

Then come back and comment here that you’ve done so – each entry requires its own separate comment. (In simple terms: If you want FOUR chances to win, you have to do all four things listed above, and then make four separate comments telling us how you did them.)

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, January 13th. You can enter up to four times total. Post that you have “liked” the Facebook fan page, posted to Twitter (with link), and / or posted to Facebook (with link) – in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

You can enter / post up to four total times – one entry each for the four options listed above.

You have four chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 24-48 hours of contest’s end to claim their prize.

Good luck and thanks to ClickinMoms for the great prizes!

UPDATE: We have our two winners and they are Pavei Photos and Liz Thomas Photography:

Congratulations to our two winners, thanks to everyone who entered, and thanks once again to ClickinMoms for the two lifetime memberships!




Last but not least, did you know ClickinMoms has a store?

Find great items like Lightroom presets, charity packs, keychains, the new Inspire book and more!

Check it out!

Get Clickin’!
-Robyn

are you ready to ROCK?

The annual ClickinMoms affiliate contest is on and we want to prove Paperie readers are #1. If we sign up the most new members, we all win – we get cool referral prizes and SO DO YOU (in addition to 10% now 20% off any ClickinMoms subscription using the referral code PAPERIE2011 at checkout) through midnight on January 31, 2011.

First up, if you sign up for a ClickinMoms membership through our Paperie link you will receive a copy of my “Portrait Care Card” and “Product Guarantee Card” – wording included. These are designed to be printed through WHCC as 5×5 and 4×5 prints.

If you sign up for a ClickinMoms membership through our Paperie link you will also receive my referral program card, a referral program wallet-handout, and referral program terms for your website – all with wording included. The first two are designed to be printed through WHCC as 5×5 and wallet prints. The website file is designed to upload to your website so clients and prospective clients can read the full terms of your referral program.

I adhere the 5×5 print to a Paper Source petal envelope, and then adhere a group of wallet-handouts (held together with a bow) to the 5×5 print as shown above. I seal the petal envelope with a 1.5″ circle sticker from Zazzle – you can find a free template download for this sticker on Paperie here.

These five layered, editable .psd files are everything you need for a referral and print care / customer satisfaction program. And you can get them by just signing up for a new ClickinMoms membership through Paperie. These highly-sought-after templates have never been available for download or purchase before!

We are notified by e-mail of each new membership signup through our referral link so here’s what you need to do to receive the five files:

1. Use THIS LINK to sign up for a new ClickinMoms membership (and use the referral code PAPERIE2011 at checkout for 10% now 20% off)

2. Make a note of the member name you sign up with – we will need this

3. E-mail robyn@paperieboutique.com with the subject “ClickinMoms Bonus Files” – include the date you signed up for a new ClickinMoms membership with the Paperie Boutique referral link – and let us know what member name you signed up with

4. As soon as we receive confirmation from ClickinMoms that you have signed up, we will send you the zip-file with the five files above as our ‘thank you‘

Please note, this is a contest and we are competing for prizes with other websites. The ones with the most new memberships win. Thank you for helping us in “the cause”! I have been a proud ClickinMoms member since July 2009 and would not recommend the forum if I didn’t use and love it!

Now, get Clickin’…
-Robyn

P.S. Win one of two FREE lifetime ClickinMoms memberships here!

first post of the New Year

I recently posted a FREE template for a folded pocket-calendar (inside-spread only, 6 months included). I have them printed as folded-bookmarks at ProDPI, with a regular business card front / back on the opposite outer side. My new ones for 2011 just arrived yesterday and here’s a peek:

If you missed the big after-Christmas sale for the entire “Fit to Print” store, don’t lose heart! You can now buy the entire store for $65.00. See “Fit to Print” for more details…

Have an amazing 2011!
-Robyn

a dash of curry

Still wading through the final entries in the “business packaging / holiday packaging contest“! I’ll be posting these as I can individually. Please make sure you scroll to the previous entry each time you visit so you don’t miss anything!

Up next is Amanda of Amanda E. Photography…

Just a little bit about my packaging: I very recently re-branded my business. I wanted something fresh, very modern and clean…with a little bit of whimsy. My 4 year old daughter inspired my new little birdie logo design. I drew it while we were doodling one day. I’m a Graphic Designer, so I designed everything myself. I chose the colors (“curry” yellow and gray) simply because they’re two of my favorites. I launched the new look just about 2 months ago and I’m loving everything. But especially my packaging. It’s still a work in progress, but I like the direction it’s headed.

Now, I’ll try to break down everything pictured:

Grouping no. 1
• 8×10 white box (h-b photo)
• 5×7 kraft box (NPD Box)
• round stickers (Zazzle)
• ribbons (Hobby Lobby, Michael’s)
• yellow tissue (Target)
• prints in sleeves (Clearbags)
• mini accordion album in handmade drawstring bag (locally made)
• press printed gift tag (local lab)

Grouping no. 2
• 4×6 image box wrapped in “curry dot” wrapping paper (Paper Source)
• Recycled kraft CD case (Re-Binder)
• Kraft label printed at home (Re-Binder)
• ribbons (Hobby Lobby, Michael’s)
• CD printed at home
• press printed mini-accordian “wall design guide” (ProDPI)

Grouping no. 3
• press printed square business cards (ProDPI)
• floral printed hand-written thank you note (Target)
• 5×7 white pocket folder to hold them (Paper Source)
• white paper gift bag (local craft store)
• white label printed at home (custom rubber stamp on order)
• white/silver polkadot tissue (Hobby Lobby)
• snowflake ornament (Hobby Lobby)
• kraft wrapping paper (Target)
• yellow raffia (Michael’s)

Thank you so much Amanda! This seriously makes me want to do a color-change with my own branding!

Don’t forget – you can still get the entire “Fit to Print” store on sale (for $40.00) through January 1st, 2011! Get over $300.00 in products (including the binder template) for $40.00 – an 87% savings and some designs retire in 2011!

And I’ll be posting more “business packaging / holiday packaging contest“ entries soon so stay tuned!