Halloween Photo Costume Cards

 A few new designs posted today. This mama knows how to dress her kids for Halloween; too cute!  The digital image for costume photo cards is just $14.00!

2010 Christmas Photo Card Designs

 Todway was a wonderfully productive morning for me.  With one napping and the other at nursery school it's amazing how much you can get done.  I feel like it's the calm before the storm these days.  I've been working on 2010 Christmas designs since the end of July and got a whole bunch posted today.  There are still a few more to come but I think the majority are up.  I've left up the best sellers from last year and added the new designs throughout the gallery.  I love these; I feel like they reflect my style so much more than last year.  Lots of bright colours as well as natural earth tones like these cards.  Stay tuned, as there will be an early ordering discount posted on our facebook page in the next couple of weeks.

Our Family!

 This past weekend my family headed out to the vineyard to get some updated family pics taken.  I'm not sure if it's because I have a photo card business or if I just like photos, but I have this thing for getting updated pics often.  Kids grow so... quickly, I always feel like I want to capture all the moments along the way.  I'm thrilled to have our pics done (just have to finish editing) so I can get our family Christmas cards ordered.  I know how busy I'll be on everyone elses's in a matter of months, so getting ours finished will feel good.

If you plan to get professional pics taken to use on your Christmas photo cards I would suggest booking your photo shoot asap as photographers get really busy in this season. Our pics were taken by my wonderful cousin, Kristi Lee and I've done my own post processing.  If a pro photographer isn't in the budget, consider having a friend or family member take photos for you.  Just pick a great location, the best photo time is a couple of hours before sunset, dress your family in coordinating outfits (dark colours work well) and have fun together!  As you can see from our pics, not everyone is looking at the camera, that's ok.

Photo Moving Announcments: Canada

Photo moving announcements have been added to our website!  These photo cards are the perfect way to share your new address and information with family and friends.  I've done a few of these in the past but never posted them.  Thank you to Sarah's inspiration and request I was finally able to get these up.

Christmas is Coming!

I know that Halloween hasn't even come yet, however, I've been busy with Christmas designs already.  I've already had several people ask questions regarding Christmas designs, so I thought I would post a little reminder that 2010 Christmas designs will not be posted until October 1 (hopefully).  I've got lots of goods just waiting for great photos before I can post them to the site.  I'll be keeping the best sellers on the site as well as posting lots of new designs.  I feel like I have grown so much this past year, in style and ability. I am truly excited for this years designs since I feel like they are a great reflection of who I am as an artist.  Bright, bold, fun, are just a few words to describe what's coming.  I also have several new classic looking designs with muted colours, damsk patterns, etc.

Get a FREE Halloween Costume Card

Halloween is just around the corner.  I know it's still a little early, but I'm working on putting together the 2010 Halloween costume cards.  These cards are an excellent way to show off your little one's in their costumes, are great to give to family/ friends at Halloween AND make a wonderful keepsake.

I'm currently in need of photos of adorable kids in Halloween costumes.  If I use your photo(s), you'll receive the digital image for FREE, as a thank you.  I am looking for about 4-10 sets of photos.  This offer won't last long. All photos must be submitted by October 1, 2010. 

Please take photos in front of a plain, light coloured wall or outdoors.  Less is more.  I've included a few designs to give you an idea of the kind of photos that make great photo cards.  I would suggest having a little photo shoot at home to get some great shots.  Please submit photos to dolcettodesigns@gmail.com. 

The Winner of our BIG Photo Conest!!

We're thrilled to announce the winner of our big photo contest is Abbey and family (loveincuba).  They're the winners of a $75 gift card to Costco, $75 to Dolcetto Designs, $10 to Starbucks and a case of wine from Megalomaniac winery.  Thank you to all that submitted photos and/ or voted!  It was a great week.

Fundraising Ideas Canada

Looking for a great holiday fundraiser for your school, daycare, organization, etc? How about a fundraiser with...Dolcetto Designs

Why a Dolcetto Designs holiday fundraiser?
-It’s unique
It’s easy to organize and carry out with minimal planning
-Great financial rewards
-Is a sought after item. You won’t be trying to sell something that nobody really wants or needs.

Is perfect for the 2010 holiday season! We have over 50 different custom photo cards to choose from as well as a variety of other custom cards. Our holiday card gallery will be updated by October 1, 2010.

How it works:
Participants order custom holiday cards off our website directly. The customer fills in the name of your organization in the comments part of their order form. This notifies us that the customer is connected to your organization, therefore giving the organization a portion of the profits earned through the sale of the holiday card. 15% of all sales (not including shipping fees) are given back to your organization at the end of the fundraising campaign. That's it! Simple and easy.

We will give you a fundraising information form with our website information and a brief description of how it works. The form can be photocopied and/ or included as part of a newsletter. We also email you the form so that possible participants and their families can forward it to their e-mail contact list. Since the item for sale is e-mailed or shipped it does not matter where possible participants live.

Participants tell their family and friends about the fundraiser to increase awareness.

All holiday card orders are placed directly with “Dolcetto Designs.” Payment is made online through papal at our website. Orders are either e-mailed directly to the customer or shipped to their mailing address. At the end of the fundraising campaign the organization is given the earned profits from the fundraiser.

It’s easy, it’s unique and perfect for the 2010 holiday season!

For more information and/ or to see a sample packet please contact Shari at dolcettodesigns@gmail.com or by phone at 905-680-6284. I would be happy to speak with you further about a possible fundraising opportunity.  Spaces are limited as we will only accept a limited number of partipating organizations.

Citefuzz Monkey Hat Giveaway

Aren't these hats too cute for words!?!  Citefuzz is generously giving away one aqua monkey hat with lime green trim.  Don't miss your chance to enter the giveaway on our Facebook page (link to the left)

Check out the link, Citefuzz hats have been spotted on Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twins!
http://www.usmagazine.com/momsbabies/photos/growing-up-hollywood-2010223/9619

Giveaway from Baby Wisp

It's a great giveaway from Baby Wisp, http://www.babywisp.com/.  Baby Wisp is an excellent Canadian company that specializes in adorable hair clips, bows, ponytails, tutus, etc.  If you've never heard of them and you have a special little girl in your life, I would encourage you to check out their site. Baby Wisp is graciously offering the lucky winner a $25 gift voucher to their shop. 
"Like" our page and leave a comment on the photo post to enter the draw. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=194868&id=116185642990&saved#!/pages/wwwdolcettodesignscom/Dolcetto-Designs/116185642990


Extra entries for "liking" the Baby Wisp FB page and posting a link on your own FB status.

Giveaway from Simply Colors.ca

We've got another great giveaway posted on our Facebook page; $20 to spend on any personalized item in the http://www.simplycolors.ca/ online shop.  They have got the cutest shirts, onesies, etc.  These shirts are an awesome way to celebrate a holiday, special birthday, announce special news, etc.

"Like" our page and leave a comment on the photo post to enter the draw. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=194868&id=116185642990&saved#!/pages/wwwdolcettodesignscom/Dolcetto-Designs/116185642990

Extra entries for "liking" the Simply Colors FB page and posting a link on your own FB status.