Archive for November 21st, 2012

20% off EVERYthing.

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Many of you are making preparations for Thanksgiving. Many of you are already traveling. So I’m going to keep this short & sweet.

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In case you’ve been hiding under a rock, this Friday is BLACK FRIDAY. It’s pretty much the only day we put stuff on sale. So, friends. Don’t miss this. For a full day, EVERYTHING Project Life is 20% off! As in … everything. Core Kits, Photo Pocket Pages, Textured Cards, Envelope Pages, Dividers … everything. This is, without a doubt, the time to stock up for Christmas gifts. The sale starts at midnight (Thursday night) Eastern Standard Time and it ends at midnight (Friday night) Pacific Standard Time. Consider this a fair warning that we do have several items that are close to selling out, and likely will be gone after Black Friday.

EDITED NOTE: The Black Friday sale is now LIVE. Prices all look “normal” with the Amazon listings. Add what you want to the shopping cart, and when you go to checkout, THAT is when you will see 20% discounted from your order. In your order summary it will say “Black Friday Promo” and the discount is right there – automatically. You don’t have to do anything or enter any special code. Woo-hoo! Thanks for your patience regarding the delayed start. We are so frustrated with Amazon, but the sale is now live. To thank you for your patience, we have added all of Saturday to this sale – so the 20% savings will last a full extra day!

ALSO: The following items are particularly low in stock and will likely sell out during the 20% off sale:

Core Kit – Cherry Edition
12×12 Designer Paper – Cobalt Edition
Binder – Cobalt Edition
Binder – Black Signature
Textured Cardstock – ALL Editions, BOTH 3×4 and 4×6

All of these items are likely not going to be re-ordered, so when they sell out, that’s probably it – for good – on those items. Obviously we can’t predict demand for all products, so if there’s something you want – don’t miss the chance to save 20% now because there is no guarantee it will still be around after the sale. Happy Shopping!

NOTE: This 20% off sale applies to all of our products on Amazon which is for U.S. customers. The promotion is applied at check-out. The international distributors outside the U.S. are run completely separately so the sale does not apply there.

I know many of you are wondering about the arrivals of our NEW stuff (Baby Editions, Seafoam Edition, Olive Edition, Childhood Mini Kits, and Mini Albums). Estimated arrival dates are on the Products page, as always. We’re still on track to see everything in December. Some stuff earlier in the month, some stuff later in the month. As we get closer, I’ll know more about specific timing.

ADDED NOTE: All Project Life digital products currently on JessicaSprague.com will also be 20% off! Sale runs from Thursday night at midnight Eastern Standard Time and goes through December 31st!

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You have to know how much we love and appreciate you – my readers, our customers, and yes – my students too (for Project Real Life). We are so very thankful every single day for your support and loyalty and kind words and encouragement as we continue on this journey to bring Project Life to your homes. For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving this week, may you have a beautiful time surrounded with loved ones and delicious food and a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday. No matter where in the world you are, I hope the rest of your week is filled with exactly what you need right now in your life.

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5 photos that inspire: cathy zielske

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Photographs are windows to our memory. Reflections of our life. Reminders of our blessings. Each Wednesday we feature 5 personal favorite photos from a Creative Team member or a friend. These 5 photos will remind of us why photography is so beautiful and why documenting the everyday is so important. The goal is to leave us all a little more inspired to cultivate a good life and record it.

Our inspiration this week comes from Creative Team member Cathy Zielske. In her own words…

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During all of 2012, I’ve been taking more and more pictures with my iPhone. Yes, I have a big, fancy DSLR, and yes, the quality of the photos is amazing, but it’s not always within reach, and it’s certainly not with me everywhere I go.

Here are five photos from the past year, taken with my phone and processed via my favorite app, Instagram, and the take-away behind each shot.

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Shoot ordinary moments

Seeing my 13-year-old, chilling on the couch with the omnipresent laptop reminds me that one day, this boy is going to fill up a lot more of the couch. I love to shoot people unaware, and often, I’ll mute my phone so they don’t hear the tell-tale shutter sound. I’m finding that teen aged boys are much less fond of having their photos taken.

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Don’t worry about getting the perfect shot

This photo, taken at 5 a.m. on a day when my oldest child was headed off on a mission trip to El Salvador isn’t a classically fabulous shot, with all the clutter and the low light and high grain. But what I see is a 15-year-old girl full of nerves and excitement for her first major trip away from her family, and I recall my own worries and fears for her safety. This simple cell phone shot packs a lot of emotion for me. Sometimes, grabbing your cell phone and shooting away, even in less than ideal settings, will save a memory you will never forget.

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Snap your surroundings

Where are you right now? Is it worthy of a quick shot? Sure! Why not? I love to take photos of my surroundings, and I usually try to get some part of me in the shot. This photo was taken up in Northern Minnesota at our family cabin. I can smell the lake and feel the cool breeze and am instantly transported. One quick snap on the cell phone and the memory is saved.

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Inspiration is everywhere

When you’re out and about, if you see something that inspires you, stop and get a shot. One day, driving to my bank, I noticed a new building where they’d engraved words all over the building. I pulled my car up, leaned out the window and took the shot. I think there is inspiration at nearly every turn and all you need is a phone camera to save the scene. Pay attention to what catches your eye. The most interesting photos can result.

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Don’t forget about you

With a cell phone camera, you can basically shoot away until you get a flattering shot of yourself, and why not? As the memory keeper of your family, I’m guessing the number of photos of you might be sorely lacking. Don’t forget about taking pictures of yourself. Seriously. There are so few photos of my mom from her younger years, and sure, they didn’t take photos the way we do today. Still, get out of the mindset that pictures of you aren’t as important. Because they are.

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You can learn more about Cathy here +  check out more of her everyday photos and Project Life pages on her blog.

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