25 Days of Templates :: November 20th

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Each registered student of 25 Days of Templates will receive a savings voucher for album prints at Shutterfly! Ooo, high five! I'll announce the savings amount soon. 

Thank you Shutterfly for generously supporting this class. Now we have NO reason not to print the holiday albums. And yes, I am pointing at you specifically Miss Digital Scrapbooker!

Here are a few more layouts from the Paislee Press creative team using Template No. 4 in the 8.5x11 and 12x12 size. Template No. 4 is one of five training templates, which was specifically sketched to teach you a range of design and creative object-positioning techniques. I love this template because of it's simplicity. But it packs a large wallop of varying project creations!

We'll discuss it in detail and so much more in class! Therese and Peppermint, thank you for sharing your wonderful 25 Days inspired layouts with us!

25 Days of Templates :: November 17th

This lovely, 25 Days of Templates inspired layout is by Erica, one of the talented members of my creative team. Gorgeous! This template is for Day 2, I believe.

And hey! Today is the last day to sign-up and receive the $5 off early bird registration!

What a wonderful response to this class! Seriously, dudes! I mean dudettes ... we are going to have a really rockin' class session. I've been getting emails left and right and want to address your questions for those still planning out your classes for the remainder of 2009.

Tiffany, will we receive some sort of discount to print our books we make? YES! I am finalizing the details of this partnership today. But the short answer is ABSOLUTELY!

I have Photoshop CS2. In the write up for the class, it lists CS3 or CS4. Will everything work for me? For my write ups, I always list the programs I know will translate 100% from my videos and handouts without issue. Programs like Adobe Photoshop CS2, Elements 6.0 and below will pretty much do everything we discuss in class just with a different set of directions. I will note this in the reference guide and offer a different set of directions when applicable.

I’m really interested in your class and wanted to know if it’s something we have to keep up with on a daily basis?  I’m kinda pressed for time at the moment and wondered if we can take it at our leisure.  Also, do we get to save and keep the templates? Absolutely, you can take it at leisure. The information at reenepearson.com is available for a life-time. So if you'd like to join the class but actually complete the layouts and videos at a later date, that's perfectly fine!

I was thinking about taking the above class but I’ve never worked with templates – but want to learn, and thought this class would be a good way to do that.  Will this class teach me how to work with templates? Yes, this class is perfect for beginning template users. You will receive access to a bonus video tutorial, Beginning Template Scrapbooking on the first day. Any additional tips and techniques are demonstrated via video as well as in a detailed step-by-step PDF guide book. And because you have access to the materials for a life time, you can take your time perfecting each technique and topic.

Can I receive access to the kit and templates before class begins? I would love to, however, I am under a contractual obligation to release all items on December 1st.

I don't have many photos of Christmas as I am Jewish. Are the templates relatable to only Christmas? This class is template based and the templates will help you scrapbook any precious memory you hold dear. The kit contents, quotes, and bonus elements are more Christmas related. No matter how you and your family celebrate the season, I think 

No matter how you celebrate the season, this class is first and foremost for template lovers and those who want to record their holiday memories quickly!

That covers most of what I've received. If you have a question I haven't addressed, please holler at me! I'm always happy to converse with a fellow scrappy friend!

25 Days of Templates :: Have You Seen This?

Two, count them, two giveaways for this class today. Paislee Press is hosting the first seat giveaway and it ends tonight! Cathy Zielske is hosting the second! Yes, the Cathy Z. Ain't she awesome? I mean, ain't she? So what are you waiting for? Go! Win!

And the layout above? Created by the lovely Emilie, a member of the Paislee Press Creative Team. She's sporting 25 Days Template No. 1, the beginner's training template. Love it!

Remember, sign up by November 17, 2009 to take advantage of the early registration savings!

And do you want more sneak peeks of Liz's kit? I thought so ...

25 Days of Templates :: Winner & FAQ

Drumroll please! The winner is ...

 oh, i would be doin' the happy dance if I won this, thanks for the chance! - Becki

Becki! Email me at tiffany (at) reneepearson (dot) com. And do that happy dance! Thank you everyone for participating. And yes, there are a few more giveaways this week. Won't even need to tell you where. You'll see them! Promise.

25 Days of Templates FAQ

I have received quite a few questions about 25 Days of Templates. Let's bring everyone up to speed.

What sizes are the templates? You will receive twenty-five 12 x 12 templates. You will also receive twenty-five 8.5 x 11 templates. That's a total of 50 templates! The core design of 8.5 x 11 templates will be similar to the 12 x 12's.

Will you include a cover, back, and spine with the templates? Of course. You will receive two sets, one for the 12 x 12s and one for the 8.5 x 11s.

Is this similar to a December Daily album? Yes and no. You can use the templates you receive to create a chronological album for each day in December. But that's only if you choose to. My holiday album, which will consist of 25 layouts, will detail the holiday season and events, but not in any particular order.

Will the template designs be holiday related? 22 of the 25 templates you receive will work for any page topic, season, or idea you would like to scrapbook. The remaining 3 templates will be holiday related because they include seasonal paper/photo masks. Think "snow."

Is this class suitable for beginning digital scrapbookers? Yes. If you can clip a photo or paper to a layer in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, then you will be successful using my templates. If you can't, I will teach you.

Is this class suitable for intermediate/advanced digital scrapbookers? Yes. You have the advantage of already knowing how to use a template. So, like my own creative team, I would expect a seasoned scrapper to use the templates as a foundation which you can then customize to fit your style. In addition, I hope to keep you engaged with the photography, digital, inspirational, and page topic videos.

What information will we receive before class starts? Each student will receive a Holiday Plan which you can use to plan your album. Also expect a list of fonts and a link to the video, Beginner's Guide to Using Templates.  

Will there be a reference guide or written step-by-step for the videos. Yes. You will receive a daily PDF download of the technique or topic discussed in the video. 

Will we see examples of element placements? This is very important to me. Every one creates differently and I don't want my template users to feel that a template will only work if the embellishment is placed ... here. A template design needs to be versatile. That's why I've asked my diverse template team to join in the fun! We will post our complete template layouts each day in the gallery for your design inspiration!

Finally, what's on your holiday menu? I'm having a hard time trying to figure this out! With all this planning you would think I could settle on a dinner. One would think! Do you have any suggestions?

P.S. Did you see the image at the top of this post? It's another template from the class!

25 Days of Templates :: A Giveaway

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I'm giving away a seat to 25 Days of Templates! The lucky winner will also receive a voucher to print their 25 page 12 x 12 album at Shutterfly!

To enter for your chance to win, just post a comment! You will have until Tuesday, November 10 at 11:59 pm (EST) to enter. The winner will be drawn at random and announced here on Wednesday.

Good luck and many thanks for participating! And ... here's a sneaky peaky at one of the simple and gorgeous templates using a few supplies from the class kit.