Sneak Peak - new templates release

This is Pallavi posting for the first time and am super excited about it!

Get set for a new set of amazing templates this week at Jimbo Jambo Designs' DSB store.

But can't share all details...not just yet!:) Watch this space for more while I leave you with a sneak peak of the awesomeness to come.

Focus on Photography- Make your photos stand out!

Hello fellow digital scrappers! I’m Farrah Jobling and I’m honored to start a new project with Jimbo Jambo Designs.  As a photographer, I will be guiding you through a series of articles with tips on taking better photos for your scrapbook pages and really making them stand out with templates from Jimbo Jambo Designs and digital elements.

To start us off, I’ll share 5 super simple tips to great photos for your layouts and be sure to check back often as we have fun delving into more specific topics – from technique to style and anything in between!  

5 SUPER SIMPLE TIPS FOR GREAT PHOTOS

1- LIGHT- every photographer knows that light is the biggest key to great photos. Always be aware of where your light is coming from, whether it is natural or artificial light, whether it comes from in front, the side, or even behind the subject. Know your light and use it to your advantage!

2- De-clutter- The best way to feature your subject is to make sure the background is free from clutter. Watch your angles and watch the details in your background.

3- Rule of thirds- Often times, we’re tempted to just point and shoot so we don’t miss anything, but that also means that a lot of times our subjects are smack dab in the middle of the frame. If we take a moment to shift our camera so that the subject is around the outer 3rd of the frame, it can draw interest to the photo. Another idea is to crop it later when adding it to a layout. This is especially helpful with fast moving pets, kids, or those moments you can’t afford to miss.

4- Think outside the box- see things from a new angle or see them in a new way. Sometimes the best moments are spontaneous, so be ready to grab them when you can!

5- Have fun- remember that we scrapbook for our selves and our families. While you’re practicing your photo skills, always remember to have a great time and take photos and make the most of them. So what if a shot is out of focus, but it brings a smile to your face. It’s your scrapbook and if you love it, GO WITH IT! We’ll focus on more technical topics in the articles to come, but for now, don’t get so caught up that you miss your shot.

 I love this photo of my daughter, Claire that reminds me of our morning cuddles. The light coming into the bedroom window shining on her face, as she played peek-a-boo with me had me grabbing a shot I might have otherwise missed.

Once you have the photo you love, now it’s time to showcase it in a layout. A GREAT way for digital scrapbookers to get started is to use a template. Jimbo Jambo Designs has a fabulous selection to appeal to everyone. Here, I have used a Jimbo Jambo Designs template from High Times and design elements from the Paislee Press kit Down Time. I love the elegant nature of the elements and the ease of the templates – a perfect match to really highlight a great photo.

Big bang - new release at DSB

July is almost over and I'd like to share with you a brand new pack. Lately I really enjoy big templates with many layers. They are great to share your summer photos and add a bit of colour and art to them. The white frames just give them a bit personal and more crafty look that I love.

The templates are available in .psd, .tiff and separate .png files named from  the top layer till the bottom one.

You can get this pack with 20% discount during the weekend.

Here is the pack:

Below you can find some layout with the templates that cerated my CT team:

 by Maribel

 by raquel

 by Jen (Guest CT)

 by Marnel

 by Cecilia

 by Mary

Do not forget about the new 'old' release at my shop at  mscraps that can be sound HERE. They are also 20% off. More information and sobe example pages can be found in the post below.

Lat but not least do not forget about CT call I'm having. More details can be found HERE.

Jimbo Jambo new releases at mscraps - 26/07

These week I have for you some new 'old' releases at mscraps. Every week I'm filing more and more my shop at mscraps. As a consequence, some of my older packs are on sale each week. These week I have for your 4 packs which are:

All of them are available in .psd, .tiff and .png files and they are 20% off during the shole weekend at mscraps.

Here are some examples of the pages from my team. For more previews please check each pack.

 with Mix Max Vol.3 by Cheryl

 with Mix Max Vol.3 by Sucali

 with Love me or leave me cards by Shanon

 with Level Playing Field by Sucali

 with Mix Max Vol.3 by Morgana

 with Level Playing Field by Wendy

In the next post you will find the new pack for this week.

Wonderful Wednesday at Mscraps

Today at Wonderful Wednesday at mscraps I have for you BLOCK OF FLATS for just 2$:

below you can find some sample pages created with this pack:

by sucali

 by sucali

 by me

have a wonderful Wednesday

Come rain or shine - new release

Maybe you saw the small sneak peak I posted on facebook this Wednesday. If you did it means you saw some a few parts of the new templates I have for you. I wrote on facebook that if you like to experiment with unusual shadows this pack is for you. It’s just a small experiment as only two templates has a separate shadows. The other two ones are the same as in my previous packs.

I present you new funky templates available in .psd, .tiff and separate PNG files ( numbered from the top till the bottom layer)

below you can find some examples of what you can create with them.

by marnel

by marnel

 by raquel

by mary

by mary

by Cheryl

by sucali

What's more I have three new releases in mscraps so if you missed previous sales it's you chance.

have a great weekend and don't forget about the creative team call - more information in the post below

Creative Team Call

I am excited to announce that I’m having a Jimbo Jambo Designs Call so if you are interested be sure to send your application in! All the details can be found below.

I’m looking to add one / two new members – Posts Writer / Administrative Role – to the Creative Team!

This person (especially Posts Writer) should :
Possess strong writing skills, use many templates, be able to work with photoshop or similar and be reliable (able to meet project deadlines). Experience using blogger is a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• 4 - 5 posts in the blog  per month using Jimbo Jambo Designs products
• write post about tips + tricks using templates, a write up of your process and sharing your latest entries, etc. for Post Writer and new releases, information about sales, special events, taking care of facebook fan page for an Administrative Role.
• Promote Jimbo Jambo Designs products whenever possible via various social media channels (scrapstack, facebook, scrapbook galleries, etc.)
• This is a 5 month term position. The selected person must be able to commit through the end of December 2013. 
• If you have any different ideas than the ones described above you are more than welcome to mentioned them in your application ( for example your own photographic project or some connected with scrapbboking if you have any)

What do you get?? Free access to my shops! You’re welcome to pick up anything, as long as you complete layout/projects with them and post them around!

Details:
To apply, click HERE to fill out the application form.

All applicants will receive the email with the confirmation that I have received their application with max. two days.

Application deadline is Sunday, July 28, 2013. Announcements will be made no later than the first weekend of August.