February 28, 2011

Persnickety Gives Back

One Smile- One Card at a time

We don't really like to "toot our own horn" but we have had the chance to be apart of so many amazing projects all over the country- we just had to share.

Scrappers Give Thanks
Scrappers Give Thanks is an annual community scrapbooking project benefiting a chosen charitable cause or organization. Founded by Jennifer S. Wilson with gracious support from Anna Aspnes, our inaugural project in 2009 delivered over 650 handmade cards to Operation Write Home.

The 2010 Project

The 2nd annual Scrappers Give Thanks project had a goal of assembling 2000 participant-created 4×6 cards into 100 ten page (double-sided) mini albums to be delivered to 10 children’s hospitals across the country. These scrapbook-style mini artworks are full of positive words, happy images, jokes etc. The goal was met and then some... the best part? Printing all of these inspirational cards and knowing each one would help a child somewhere! 

YOU are amazing.  
YOU are inspirational.  
YOU helped.
Thank YOU to all who participated this year.
 

These Children's Hospitals will receive hundreds of these beautiful cards!
   * St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
   * Primary Children’s Hospital
   * Nationwide Children’s Hospital
   * Cardon Children’s Medical Center
   * Helping Children’s Hospital
   * Florida Hospital for Children
   * Sacred Heard Children’s Hospital
   * Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
   * Children’s Hospital of Illinois
   * Poudre Valley Hospital


The Persnickety Prints team feels honored that we could be apart of such a great effort.

St Jude's Patient of the Month (February)
Nylah
2 years old

Diagnosis: Nylah was found to suffer from Wilms tumor, a solid tumor of the kidney, in spring 2010. 

Nylah loves baby dolls and dancing. She isn't one bit shy and loves to have her photograph taken. "Even when she developed a fever, she was the same happy child," said her mother. For weeks, Nylah had a fever on and off, but her energy level and smile never waned.  Read more...


 For future projects or to find out more about ScrappersGiveThanks.org visit the site here.

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Want to HELP with something NOW?
 Our good friend, Kristina is raising money for her Mother who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Why We Fight MS
Having multiple sclerosis means that you may not be able to walk when you wake up. Or that you may suddenly have impaired vision. Or that your memory will fail you for no apparent reason. The symptoms of MS are different, and devastating, for everyone - the only certainty is that it will affect yet another person every hour of every day.



"I am going to be participating in the MS Walk on April 9th in Nashville in honor of my Mom who has multiple sclerosis. My goal is to raise $500 before the walk and so far I have raised $200." -Kristina
Kristina has called in the troops and is giving away some awesome prizes! What does that mean?
1. you donate for a good cause (in this case it is for MS- there will be a cure!)
2. you feel warm fuzzy's
3. AND you are entered to win.. check out the goods
 It is a win-win situation here.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE

 You can also read about something we are helping out with:
 
It seems we all know someone with Cancer, if you don't, count your many blessings!
In 2009 my Mom was diagnosed with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and last year my 25 year old brother was diagnosed with CML Leukemia. Just waiting for my turn:)

I am happy to say that our prints do have a purpose, especially when it comes as a pre-made inspirational designs from Kristina. 
Each month Kristina will produce an 8x10 sized print, all profits will go to a cause. 
Next month will be the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of my cute little Mom.

 

Check out all of the info on Kristina's Blog to get these prints- and of course, to get those warm fuzzy's!

February 26, 2011

Bikes and Boys..

This is what I am surrounded by... daily.
I have a husband, 3 boys, and Kenny.  All boys- all love their bikes. You wonder why I need my job? So that I can retain an ounce of femininity, that's why.
Unfortunately, when it comes to digital layouts, I am restricted to boy stuff, this can be hard to find. Girls are just so much more, dare I say... diverse? Believe me, I know. I hung onto my Gap, inc. job for 10 years, thinking that someday the employee discount would pay off and I could dress my little girl in the endless dresses and coordinating accessories... I still have the dresses, in a bin.

 

Here is my youngest little monster- Ryder. He thinks he is pretty cool on his bike.

 

Sometimes I try to keep up with Jon, that counts for something right?

 
 And then there is Kenny, owner of Persnickety Prints, his bike is his wife- I mean, life.
(besides printing the best digital scrapbook layouts in the world!)
Kenny races his bike- alot. He also is kind enough to help out with my little Cub Scout group. He tuned all of their bikes and taught bike safety:) 
I did just notice that none of them have helmets on, hmmm.
Anyway, welcome to my life.

I needed a biking kit... so I made one.




-Chari

February 20, 2011

We have your back


You may have heard us before- but we wanted to say it again- YES, when you upload your images to your Persnickety Prints online account, they are stored there... forever... for free... AND at full resolution.  If anything were to go awry with your precious memories, we have got you covered!

We don't require you to order a print, or even an image CD to get your images back in your hands... it is as easy as 1...2...3.

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But, wait... Mother always said, "nothing in the world is free!"
You are right, we pay for it. It is just one of the many bonuses you get when you use PersnicketyPrints.com!

You will thank us later, especially if your computer dies.

February 18, 2011

Free Retro Quick Page

 
This .png Quick Page has a spot for 2 photo's, a text tag and journal space below.
You can get the full Retro Kit Here


Not all photo's are the same!
For this layout we wanted to use a horizontal photo and include the complete frame. To do this, select the rectangular marquee tool and delete the middle section of the frame.
Lay the photo underneath, add your text. Done!

Grab this Free Quick Page Here
Enjoy!