September 15, 2010

The New Nikon D7000

Photographer Chase Jarvis gets to play with the new Nikon 7000 before it hits shelves.

I want one.




  • 16.2 Megapixels
  • 1080p full HD video)
  • ISO up to 6400
  • Magnesium alloy construction

Check out the more specs, images, the Camera Road Test and a Short Film, all shot from this new beauty on Chase's blog here. 
Ahhhh.... I know what I will be asking Santa for this year!

September 11, 2010

SPARK 2

Whew! Where do we start? The Decor? The Ambiance? The really cool Persnickety Prints hanging all over the place? There is just so much goodness at Spark... the list is endless.

What is Spark?
This is a local event that will get people excited about their hobbies of the arts. Whether it’s photography, jewelry making, scrap booking, wool felting; whatever it may be, SPARK will spark their creative outlets.
The founders of SPARK, Elizabeth Kartchner, Margie Romney-Aslett and Rhonna Farrer, are three self-taught arts and crafts loving women from Utah, that have traveled the world and inspired artistic minds throughout the country and worldwide. Last year was SPARK’s first go-around and the success was larger than they expected. Farrer states, “This year, we have capped the event at 200 people and there are very few spots left.” This event provides the resources to spark the creativity of artistic wannabes and event gallery aficionados locally and beyond.

-There were definitely more than 200 people there today.






These women are amazing. So much work and detail went into this event. 
I was even in love with the table centerpieces. All Vintage. So Unique.
When Spark Guests arrived, they were directed to registration where they had their picture taken for the dinner event (see below post as to why we missed it). Then they received a Swag Bag filled with all kinds of crafting goodies. Guests could choose one of four colors from the cutest handmade name tags I have ever seen! Of course tagged with a "HELLO my Name is" print designed by the talented Rhonna ... yes, photo paper is sooo versatile!


Persnickety Mounted Prints Galore! 



Rhonna created this class list, we printed a 30x40, mounted it, and 
then she dolled it up with some doilies and ribbon. Genius.
The classes are coded by color. The name tag color that you chose, 
is how your schedule went for the event. Genius.


Lizzy, Chari, Rhonna... look at us *spark*le!


Ok, in my next life, I want to be Jeremy Miller. Coolest job ever. 
He is a Cinematographer. 
I want to film Giraffe's in Africa while flying above in a helicopter.
I want to film Shaun White skateboarding. Dang.
You can check out his latest demo Here. It's pretty cool.

Jeremy filmed the entire Spark Event. Can't wait for my copy!

Women traveled from all over the world to attend Spark.
It was so much fun to meet such crazy talented people today! Can't wait until next year!

September 10, 2010

Scrapbook USA Expo Fall Show

Team Persnickety stopped by the Scrapbook USA Expo today in Sandy, Utah.  
Kenny couldn't get enough of the new Cricut Imagine! Not kidding. This is a very cool machine that prints AND cuts. I can only imagine how many ink cartridges I would go through. 
Did we mention that inkjet prints are NOT waterproof, scratch & fade resistant? 
If you haven't checked out our video demo... here it is. Gosh, I love my Persnickety Prints... 


... and these glasses are the new look for fall. Coming to a retailer near you.

September 9, 2010

Off to... SPARK

We will keep you posted about all of the great things you are missing out on! he-he
There is always next year! :)