tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20526908433783272582024-02-19T21:37:03.060-05:00KruBooksKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-79758327766527858042013-04-01T09:55:00.002-04:002013-04-01T10:02:21.497-04:00The Memento Every Couple Should Have<span style="font-family: inherit;">A friend sent me <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathleen-trenske/the-case-against-good-enough_b_2967170.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009">this article</a> today and I could not agree more! A few years ago I wrote <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2011/02/argument-for-wedding-albums.html">a post</a> called The Argument for Wedding Albums. The article in at huffingtonpost.com echoes my exact sentiments:</span><br />
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<i>"Today, a lot of couples think just getting the disc of images is 'good enough.' Here's the problem with that thinking: it's not true. Not by a long shot....</i><br />
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But of all the things you spend money on for your wedding, your wedding photographs are the ONLY thing that will increase in value over time. As the years pass, you'll be more and more glad that you have them. Especially, if you can experience looking through them by flipping through a gorgeous custom-designed album instead of sitting in front of your computer and clicking "next" with your mouse.</i><br />
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So,<b> figure out a way to make it happen</b>. Figure out a way to afford that album. Forgo a centerpiece. Cut back on your guest list. Opt out of the vintage car you'll drive in for all of 20 minutes.</i><br />
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Don't just do it for you. Do it for your children. Do it for your grandchildren. Because when they root around in your attic in 2075, they will have no idea what do with a USB key anymore than they would with a laser disc player." Kathleen Trenske, huffingtonpost.com</i><br />
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Figure out a way to get the album, you won't regret it. Even if you wait five or ten years to have it made, it's never too late! I love it when people contact me while pregnant with their first baby because they know it's an heirloom they'll want to pass on.<br />
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Kathleen writes, "My parents have exactly 18 professional images from their wedding. Eighteen. I know them inside and out. I could describe each image to you so well that a sketch artist would be able to recreate them. How do I know them so well? Because I've looked at them hundreds of times. I've looked at them hundreds of times because they were on display, in an album. An album that was made by a professional, filled with prints made through a professional lab and bound in a book available only to professionals."<br />
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I can certainly relate to that! I love looking through my parents' wedding album and even my grandparents' album. But it's not just important for the future generations. It's a priceless reminder of the excitement, love and vows you and your spouse shared that day. And in my opinion, those are things you'll want to revisit and relive and recommit to every single day.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-39999775518475115932013-03-01T12:38:00.001-05:002013-03-01T12:38:43.746-05:00New Year's Eve Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
What's better than a <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2013/02/praise-for-winter-weddings.html">winter wedding</a>? A New Year's Eve wedding! Two special occasions on the same day equals twice the reason to celebrate.</div>
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These stunning pictures are from the amazingly talented <a href="http://blog.averyhouse.net/">averyhouse</a> team, based out of Chicago. Every album project with them is pure joy. Opening their image folder to design is pretty much comparable to Christmas morning around here.</div>
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Counting down to 2013!</div>
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Happy New Year!</div>
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Winter has a bad reputation of being dreary, causing depressing, and just generally over-staying its welcome. But man, when that perfect white snow falls and those happy strands of lights twinkle, something truly magical happens.<br />
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I actually had a <a href="http://www.theknot.com/weddings/album/katie-and-brent-a-winter-wedding-in-cincinnati-oh-33769">winter wedding myself</a>, and was blessed with probably the warmest, sunniest December 15th Cincinnati can remember. If I could have picked any season, I most likely would have done a fall wedding, but winter is what we ended up with. And it was awesome. Venues were already dressed up for the holidays, so we spent very little on flowers or decorations. The colors of the season - gold, ivory, champagne, silver, and glitter - give your day a natural air of sophistication and elegance. <br />
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Winter is generally considered "off-season" for weddings so photographers, venues, and contractors might offer lower rates to fill their calendar. Plus, as a final bonus, family and friends will all cast an envious eye as you whisk away to a sun-filled honeymoon! You can't beat that!<br />
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Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-6949148329431878172013-01-09T13:13:00.000-05:002013-03-01T12:39:25.742-05:00The New "Skinny" Flush MountWhen I first started KruBooks, I did a lot of research on printing companies and who I wanted to use as my main suppliers. Probably 90% of my business is design only, but I like to offer brides and photographers a "whole package" option as well that covers design, print, and bind. My plan was to keep it simple with two offerings - a premium flush mount album and a more budget-friendly coffeetable style option. I picked industry leaders for both and have been very happy with the finished products I've seen through the years. But, as I mentioned in this <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2009/04/flush-mount-vs-coffeetable.html">post from 2009</a>, I've continued to keep an eye on other companies and new suppliers as they come up. There's plenty of new developments in the album industry!<br />
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For my premium flush mount albums, I have been using <a href="https://leathercraftsmen.net/joomla1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=62&Itemid=89">Leather Craftsmen's 3500 Flush Series</a>. I absolutely love their craftsmanship and customer service. I will continue to offer these albums in 2013, and will blog soon about some new "frills" they have to really make your album stand out from the crowd. I am also happy to announce that there will be no price raise on these albums this year!<br />
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BUT the real news is that I will no longer be offering a coffeetable style option in 2013. Shocking, I know. The thing is, while I loved having a less expensive offering for my brides, the simpleness of the album never seemed quite up to par for one of your most treasured heirlooms. I started recommending it for guest books, engagement, vacation, or portrait albums, but steered brides away from using it for their weddings. In 2012, I learned about <a href="https://www.finaoonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172">Finao's new playBOOK album</a>. The playBOOK is a flush mount with a "skinny" page design...still thicker than a normal art book, but not quite as thick as the premium Leather Craftsmen. <br />
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I'm excited to say that I will be replacing my coffeetable album options with these "Skinny" Flush Mount Albums in 2013. Here's why I love them: <br />
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<b>1) No more press printed pages! </b>Coffeetable albums have the designs printed right on the page, usually at much lower quality. Finao's playBOOK albums are real photographic prints, mounted to thick pages. <br />
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<b>2) See ya, gutter! </b>Traditional coffeetable binding causes you to loose a good portion of your design in that annoying center gutter. I hated the discontinuity this brought to the design, and how it limited the panoramic feel of those big gorgeous images. In contrast, the playBOOK has a seamless construction and layflat design.<br />
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<b>3) More bang for your buck!</b> The playBOOK has the quality of a flush mount, but is cheaper than the coffeetable! As I looked over the pricing, I couldn't believe that I could offer this upgrade AND have it be less expensive than my current coffeetable album offerings. The playBOOK has many fun cover options to choose from as well, all PVC free, eco-friendly, non-leather materials.<br />
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If you want more information on the pricing for these new "Skinny" Flush Mount Albums, shoot me an email (krubooks@hotmail.com), and I will send the revised 2013 pricing pdf.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-18675928328360486232013-01-04T17:28:00.000-05:002013-03-01T12:39:36.072-05:00Welcome 2013!I have completely lost all blogging credibility. It's been seven months since my last post! The truth is, I thought about closing the blog down since I was worried sharing too many design ideas might invite imitators. But I have some fun things in store for 2013 and I don't want you to miss them! One of the things I am most excited about is mixing up my album offerings. But more to come on that soon!<br />
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First, I just wanted to say what an awesome year 2012 has been for KruBooks. Thank you to all the brides, photographers, and etsy clients who helped make it such a success. One reason I truly love my job is that I work with the BEST people. I love my repeat photographers who are sweet, understanding, encouraging, funny, and just truly the most quality people. I can't wait to continue our friendship in 2013!<br />
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2012 was an exciting year for us personally as well. My husband and I finished the last six months of our <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2010/10/krubooks-news.html">Grand Cayman adventure</a>, and moved to Cincinnati in July. We are happy to be back in good old America, although we definitely miss our island life and friends. If you want to read more about our Caribbean escape, your can catch up on <a href="http://www.thekruithofs.blogspot.com/">our Grand Life blog</a>. <br />
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Finally, a couple fun stats: In 2012, I had <u><b>117</b></u> album orders! This is compared with 84 album orders in 2011, and 38 album orders in 2010 (when I was doing KruBooks part time). I also had 108 etsy orders - wahoo! I love staying busy, and now that I no longer have that amazing weather and clear blue sea tempting me, I hope for even more in 2013.<br />
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Best wishes to all my friends for the new year! Can't wait to see what's in store!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-54732497538072824732012-05-28T14:54:00.002-04:002012-05-28T14:54:55.993-04:00Giveaway Winner!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments for <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2012/05/who-likes-giveaways.html">this giveaway</a>. Time to announce the winner! Lucky #16, Rachel!</span><br />
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<b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/100059264/winnie-the-pooh-quote-print-1175x36">Winnie the Pooh Quote Print:</a></b><br />
Sweet lines spoken by Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh. Perfect for any nursery or playroom. <br />
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As I mentioned, each of these prints come with two color options, choose either the "bold" and "bright" scheme.<br />
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<b>Movie Quote Prints:</b><br />
There are two new prints inspired by famous movie lines. Shown on the left is a quote from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/100057826/braveheart-print-1175x36-inches">Braveheart</a> and on the right is a quote from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/100058085/moulin-rouge-print-1175x36-inches?ref=v1_other_1">Moulin Rouge</a>.<br />
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How have I not already put this in my collection? Classic!<br />
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Last, but certainly not least, is probably my favorite of the newbies. My dad used to say the same bedtime blessing to us every night, based off the Numbers 6:24-26 bible verse. This is such a meaningful message for me, everything I desire for my someday-kids. And because I believe in the power of praying a specific blessing over your child, this one can be personalized with your little one's name as well.<br />
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So that's the five new prints, now time for the giveaway! One lucky winner will be getting a free print from my etsy
shop. This can be a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks?section_id=7975612">City Subway Sign</a>, something from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks?section_id=6643792">Favorite Things Collection</a>, or a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks?section_id=11310910">"Letter is For"</a> Print. It gets better - you can increase your odds with THREE chances to win!
Leave a separate comment below for each task you complete:<br />
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CHANCE #1) Check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks">Etsy Shop</a> then leave a message on this blog post saying which print you would pick if you won.<br />
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CHANCE #2) While you are in the Etsy Shop, pin one of my wall art prints on <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. Then leave another comment on this blog post
saying you've completed this step. <br />
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CHANCE #3) Share the link to
this giveaway blog post in some way - on Twitter, facebook, or your own blog. Don't forget to come back and leave
another comment saying you've completed this step as well!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">**Note: You can leave a separate comment for each task you complete so you have three chances to win!</span><span style="font-style: italic;">**</span><br />
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Giveaway
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Good luck!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-7798382793394359482012-04-16T18:50:00.003-04:002012-04-16T19:02:25.704-04:00Real Home - Wedding Vows<div style="text-align: left;">My sweet sister got married last year in a beautiful December ceremony. For her husband's birthday, she wanted to create a custom wall art piece with their wedding vows. I absolutely loved the idea. What a wonderful reminder of that important day and the promises they made to each each. I am thrilled with the way it turned out!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOZ28QOvd0bm_DOjcLYsYbmM-In-0k6azcTwBnvI6UIk1xxua8-Dm75VeiU1SBt_aRQ9b9rkAXni1GXgWoakP_uOkBoZuQzWDfYorErTzVlW0pfHGTln9ox3_HzFifaQmEOc9-ZbRrOv3q/s400/photo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732135045146363842" /><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to create a custom piece like this for your home, send me an email with more information. To see the rest of my wall art, check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks">shop</a>!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-39431948464238326612012-03-21T16:03:00.011-04:002012-03-21T16:53:23.580-04:00New Wall Art Collection - "Letter is For"Today is a fun day. Today I am launching my newest line of wall art - the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks?section_id=11310910">"Letter Is For" Collection</a>. (I admit that's a dumb name. But creative naming is not my strong suit.) This is my first set of customizable wall art, so we'll see how this goes!<br /><br />The "Letter Is For" series was designed with children in mind. I wanted to create wall art specifically for the kids' domain, whether that be a nursery, bedroom, or playroom. I wanted color options, so you could use your child's favorite hue or coordinate with the room decor. And, most of all, I wanted to showcase the names! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#1 Custom "Letter is For" Wall Art - Horizontal</span><br /><br />I love the size of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks?section_id=7975612">City Subway</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks?section_id=6643792">"Favorite Things"</a> wall art collections - 11.75 by 36 inches is unique for wall art, fitting nicely in odd spots and corners, but is also practical since you can find standard 11.75x36 frames at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or IKEA. But now I think, why not do a horizontal version? Something that would center nicely above a doorframe or crib. And voila!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">First picture: mock up of the print in a light wood frame. Second image: close up of the print. Click </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95813408/custom-letter-is-for-wall-art-horizontal">HERE</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> to shop!</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfESaD-t7QsW0KoOUyJwNh9F30wX8k7fQRmleQLtFVehFmL17KO0vSX6exYdRUd4Py8KRdqF0FsXP4AA61Kg7cF84hIjRwPjo6sdaeBjGgRwmEGSApznRae8w3bgC3qSXEHyaXoNKL9ic/s1600/mock+up.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfESaD-t7QsW0KoOUyJwNh9F30wX8k7fQRmleQLtFVehFmL17KO0vSX6exYdRUd4Py8KRdqF0FsXP4AA61Kg7cF84hIjRwPjo6sdaeBjGgRwmEGSApznRae8w3bgC3qSXEHyaXoNKL9ic/s400/mock+up.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722446581090853906" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5Bz3WI13FgUWZCrYhZojjfEpUQ4z3qRAKgRos6i9o0oaS-r00QjZfVwn8FH_djnxiCpYJm6VJ1wSHiSNT3equE4L8cu1h814kIhSrlFPB5AYgwHfgybXJhxaAqMd97nX6FaAQfKE2BuR/s1600/Letter+is+For+Horizontal+%252811.75x36%2529_2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5Bz3WI13FgUWZCrYhZojjfEpUQ4z3qRAKgRos6i9o0oaS-r00QjZfVwn8FH_djnxiCpYJm6VJ1wSHiSNT3equE4L8cu1h814kIhSrlFPB5AYgwHfgybXJhxaAqMd97nX6FaAQfKE2BuR/s400/Letter+is+For+Horizontal+%252811.75x36%2529_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722446583750081730" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#2 Custom "Letter Is For" Wall Art - Horizontal Monogram</span><br /><br />Remember how you deliberated and agonized over naming your child? Does the first name sound good with the middle? Do the initials look ok together? You chose awesome first and middle names (and well, the last name is what it is) - display them all proudly!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">First picture: mock up of the print in a light wood frame. Second image: close up of the print.</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Click </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95810184/custom-letter-is-for-wall-art-horizontal">HERE</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> to shop!</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRvPRNdfbNJnaYhEmgvkasy-ps2MCxJbt7pLee_a08jQLY07dmt3yosTUHRwNMpDjgGDdb53d4vKJL60OXjXwWKM4w29V5x8x8rxFrWM7kIQnA3EVHlkoUfoe13DIT_SyfAj7Obpldkbg/s1600/mock+up.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYRvPRNdfbNJnaYhEmgvkasy-ps2MCxJbt7pLee_a08jQLY07dmt3yosTUHRwNMpDjgGDdb53d4vKJL60OXjXwWKM4w29V5x8x8rxFrWM7kIQnA3EVHlkoUfoe13DIT_SyfAj7Obpldkbg/s400/mock+up.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722449467682514018" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOxTjXklZuGHog2U26wP0O78WwwRmA-OlgChlxbiQDH_0aNCxNAatK_1YbKAEljUrlSNGtqKY_exZX5EsE-rIz2b1ERaenaplhUQ66m3z3VrDuZ_k89lXuhxxvuVP_I8UN0XCVrlR6AHz/s1600/Monogram+Is+For+Horizontal+%252811.75x36%25292.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOxTjXklZuGHog2U26wP0O78WwwRmA-OlgChlxbiQDH_0aNCxNAatK_1YbKAEljUrlSNGtqKY_exZX5EsE-rIz2b1ERaenaplhUQ66m3z3VrDuZ_k89lXuhxxvuVP_I8UN0XCVrlR6AHz/s400/Monogram+Is+For+Horizontal+%252811.75x36%25292.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722449475139238658" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#3 Custom "Letter is For" Wall Art - Vertical Chevron</span><br /><br />But the horizontal size doesn't work in every room. And you know how you've been loving on chevron lately? Well, I've got just the print for you. Wouldn't it look great to have one for each of your kids lined up in the playroom?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">First picture: mock up of the print in a light wood frame. Second image: close up of the print. </span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Click </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95810775/custom-letter-is-for-wall-art-vertical">HERE</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> to shop!</span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96rCtTdvAMgvMSNnsddlrGaS0xVSPMm0x5WrSfkID0VrSPzjwiMhvf6JRtdcEG9H1rZ_hiw5exXU8NiANKl10Sl-MQm-Smo0t1sX8rLkFC6h1nlYfhMrMkFgpgGH_P3C96b3F561S33I5/s1600/mock+up.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96rCtTdvAMgvMSNnsddlrGaS0xVSPMm0x5WrSfkID0VrSPzjwiMhvf6JRtdcEG9H1rZ_hiw5exXU8NiANKl10Sl-MQm-Smo0t1sX8rLkFC6h1nlYfhMrMkFgpgGH_P3C96b3F561S33I5/s400/mock+up.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722450184640984642" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLO6QrCAGpaocDtxqaG5oZ2dSa0Uf4-jB-QSDDhzYs-AVbHIl0G42duNOC5khoDHt8HivkJtMJ_KTBwsduKNpgv2RvDv33ibSJQiIy80P9H4Ci5bSGPdlEqnMjzJEe5blsWILSyEh7uo7/s1600/Letter+is+For+Vertical+-+Chevron+%252811.75x36%2529_2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLO6QrCAGpaocDtxqaG5oZ2dSa0Uf4-jB-QSDDhzYs-AVbHIl0G42duNOC5khoDHt8HivkJtMJ_KTBwsduKNpgv2RvDv33ibSJQiIy80P9H4Ci5bSGPdlEqnMjzJEe5blsWILSyEh7uo7/s400/Letter+is+For+Vertical+-+Chevron+%252811.75x36%2529_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722450186881817282" border="0" /></a><br />If I get some comment loving for this new collection, I just might do another giveaway. So let me know what you think!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-12164953958321702752012-03-19T11:23:00.005-04:002012-03-19T11:34:37.891-04:00Britney and BillA fresh album design from a new photographer client - I'm a happy girl! It's so easy to do my job when the photography is this inspired. Thank you to <a href="http://taraliebeckphoto.com/">Tara Liebeck</a> for the opportunity to work together. If you are in Virginia, you have got to check her out!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPOpg3Lrn8l_n6doSf9ovh-bDpnJBNR9s5oRyXFnGEmh1VLc91ksu-6RMNZ131OgageSLbu6U7y7bhaJOnexTmX9g6hmOhiO8ojCTNWgIqiUoJ-vHAV8PpfIRtsSnHJHr68IjJBsHBy8H/s1600/BritneyBill_02low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPOpg3Lrn8l_n6doSf9ovh-bDpnJBNR9s5oRyXFnGEmh1VLc91ksu-6RMNZ131OgageSLbu6U7y7bhaJOnexTmX9g6hmOhiO8ojCTNWgIqiUoJ-vHAV8PpfIRtsSnHJHr68IjJBsHBy8H/s1600/BritneyBill_02low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721629783169535234" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X7UBw-pBUPNGCoGU6qxNqF_Z6KBrLT0RWFyFICF6a6UxbrxXH7UxrMdcxs2YC0dwMwUfz91EOoEilC7SJn8D297Fmif9kTyuMOj-x86NHSeFbNaHHi769XoHhdV_kZ5xzs2ubwjr-8B_/s1600/BritneyBill_03low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4X7UBw-pBUPNGCoGU6qxNqF_Z6KBrLT0RWFyFICF6a6UxbrxXH7UxrMdcxs2YC0dwMwUfz91EOoEilC7SJn8D297Fmif9kTyuMOj-x86NHSeFbNaHHi769XoHhdV_kZ5xzs2ubwjr-8B_/s1600/BritneyBill_03low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721629787176437778" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEUPFliY7emHVzerDot4Mm0K3VS9NKM6lx45nCps4CYIPAYLaPwxhdllvtBcor_qwFHv4NK7dE8ciVC4thyphenhyphenPh35Jb_h5ztSPeVrCfz7BtifD7UkXpG_MBlnVkYxOMq2EGpxRaOkChuJJz/s1600/BritneyBill_06low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicEUPFliY7emHVzerDot4Mm0K3VS9NKM6lx45nCps4CYIPAYLaPwxhdllvtBcor_qwFHv4NK7dE8ciVC4thyphenhyphenPh35Jb_h5ztSPeVrCfz7BtifD7UkXpG_MBlnVkYxOMq2EGpxRaOkChuJJz/s1600/BritneyBill_06low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721629791744062258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnESXIQ4_RUlrUK1mTbWPEYBW0du_oa_8Hq-v3dgr866Wc95IRhC3lxnGZzcXEhdZfcKd8iheM8y13MwQjDU3_4I2QeGvEkGFZTF4DQ238AJSKnUgXAwpsuGSKX0OWV9uDUgcLsqD5xhm/s1600/BritneyBill_08low+res.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnESXIQ4_RUlrUK1mTbWPEYBW0du_oa_8Hq-v3dgr866Wc95IRhC3lxnGZzcXEhdZfcKd8iheM8y13MwQjDU3_4I2QeGvEkGFZTF4DQ238AJSKnUgXAwpsuGSKX0OWV9uDUgcLsqD5xhm/s1600/BritneyBill_08low+res.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721629795515827538" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIt9VeSfbPbHzNzNbvfncDKbIGIw5vYoZ88dnWOVO4WCjtPktiTEKg_UbPmpM-pLWTQV1c36BSpAkFjADdSQglUnVEfSawu8K1s8YWmXHCmDw-HgkPnZrf3auVNZcBnezd3Fuf_FmELtM/s1600/BritneyBill_09low+res.jpg"><br /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-43142757867579262902012-02-27T09:18:00.005-05:002012-02-27T09:48:26.192-05:00Custom Subway Sign GiftsLast November, my cousin-in-law asked me to create custom subway signs that she could give to her siblings for Christmas. She put together a list of names, places and events, as well as words and scripture that represent each family. She recently sent me the pictures of the finished products, which I'm excited to share here!<br /><br />She wrote, "I attached two pictures, the one of my brother and sister-in-law who are expecting their first in May, and the other of my sister and brother-in-law and nephew. The reaction I got when they opened their gifts was perfect. I was able to write a note to each, and just having them read that and then open their gifts truly made my Christmas."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzw7HolY1e5Qz8-_0BQ_oGGinGp1JY_zmkTl_1SW5aj7IlPyBa-aYP1QDg7ci1qhBCqkkLzMZldinLouuf74dRrFoUYCLES2W8ZW4ZA4_tmLTcdCvA9fKtKMRNVDYHFoQfUhAXMaDKr8Ic/s1600/Sign1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzw7HolY1e5Qz8-_0BQ_oGGinGp1JY_zmkTl_1SW5aj7IlPyBa-aYP1QDg7ci1qhBCqkkLzMZldinLouuf74dRrFoUYCLES2W8ZW4ZA4_tmLTcdCvA9fKtKMRNVDYHFoQfUhAXMaDKr8Ic/s400/Sign1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713821480913688290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSIM3c6GZR-ZMCQJ-X9x8XXA5gXKHFELdTS0yWhHxT-5Jlwil9HTTftXhJLNGeXxjCjGsjxAvYcZ9xxB0Hy5tJ0q7Hik_JA7eVpBlsGZzV3DrQCDMGCf8xP_ovF26KO2hS8MPEwDVm1PI/s1600/Sign+2.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSIM3c6GZR-ZMCQJ-X9x8XXA5gXKHFELdTS0yWhHxT-5Jlwil9HTTftXhJLNGeXxjCjGsjxAvYcZ9xxB0Hy5tJ0q7Hik_JA7eVpBlsGZzV3DrQCDMGCf8xP_ovF26KO2hS8MPEwDVm1PI/s400/Sign+2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713821478876112914" border="0" /></a><br />I just love personalized and meaningful gifts. What a special memory for both the gift giver and receiver! If you would like more information on creating a custom subway sign of your own, feel free to check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks">my etsy shop</a> or contact me directly.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-29710725737279191732012-02-23T18:00:00.004-05:002012-02-23T18:08:19.081-05:00Giveaway WinnerThanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments for this giveaway. Time to announce the winner! Lucky #20, amicon08!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHPyjmrcN4FC_dAPxN-7Hejl3CVAN04p-_HCkZ9kVxIcDSx5x8g079_36bQwZeh88Zl7pYYSApIdshthpYLXKYcjoWAoag7Y0MXX5guc5Y_onXu9L7m12CIyw3UHL2vksqTulBb4XWtrp/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 156px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHPyjmrcN4FC_dAPxN-7Hejl3CVAN04p-_HCkZ9kVxIcDSx5x8g079_36bQwZeh88Zl7pYYSApIdshthpYLXKYcjoWAoag7Y0MXX5guc5Y_onXu9L7m12CIyw3UHL2vksqTulBb4XWtrp/s400/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712471001548384018" border="0" /></a><br />Congratulations, Courtney! Send an email to krubooks@hotmail.com to claim your prize!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-34003646177630777392012-02-16T12:19:00.011-05:002012-02-16T13:17:32.070-05:00Audrey Hepburn Print GIVEAWAYSince starting my "Favorite Things" Wall Art Collection <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/wall-art-giveaway.html">last April</a>, one print has clearly claimed the title of Miss Popularity. And who else is more deserving of this honor than the infamous Audrey Hepburn? 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Next week, one lucky winner will be getting a free Audrey Hepburn wall art print from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KruBooks">etsy shop</a>. It gets better - you can increase your odds with THREE chances to win! Leave a separate comment below for each task you complete:<br /><br />CHANCE #1) First, leave a comment on this blog post saying which Audrey Hepburn sign you would pick if you won, and what you would do with it.<br /><br />CHANCE #2) Head on over to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10100327255429406&id=11513795&ref=notif&notif_t=feed_comment#%21/pages/KruBooks/151015041628361">KruBooks Facebook page</a> and "Like" KruBooks. Then leave another comment on this blog post saying you've completed this step. If you already "like" us, you can just leave a message to say that.<br /><br />CHANCE #3) Share the link to this giveaway blog post in some way - as a Twitter update, facebook status, or in your own blog. Don't forget to come back and leave another comment saying you've completed this step as well!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >**Note: You can leave a separate comment for each task you complete so you have three chances to win!</span><span style="font-style: italic;">**</span><br /><br />Giveaway closes at 8:00 AM EST on Thursday, February 23rd. The winning blog post number will be announced that same day. Must have a US mailing address to be eligible.<br /><br />Good luck!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-59442091758733136552011-10-14T14:44:00.005-04:002011-10-14T14:57:01.574-04:00Holiday Cards 2011It's (almost) that time of year! Ok...it may seem a little early, but let's be honest, I start thinking about Christmas cards January 1st. And why not get a jump on the holiday to-do list? I had a previous customer ask me on August 31st when I would be listing my holiday card designs. That alone is plenty of validation for posting these mid-October.<br /><br />The other reason I wanted to get these out early is because I will be out of the country December 10th-January 3rd. That means...no printing Christmas cards after December 9th! Get your orders in early, people!<br /><br />This year, I felt inspired to design four new cards, and I'm very excited to show off these contemporary styles. 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I couldn't resist adding these sweet lyrics to my collection - wouldn't this print be perfect for a nursery or playroom?<br /><br />The sign measures 11.75x36 inches and is printed on heavy coated bond paper. Custom colors are available for an additional fee. <br /><br />Just in time for the holidays! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83757863/classic-you-are-my-sunshine-wall-art">Order your "You Are My Sunshine" print now</a>!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-39144936610040278662011-09-15T13:54:00.002-04:002011-09-15T13:55:38.389-04:00Erin and BobbyAnother lovely wedding from photographer <a href="http://juliewilhite.com/">Julie Wilhite</a><br />
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If you are planning a wedding in the Boston area, you definitely need to check Zev's availability! Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-68467568084692295762011-07-22T17:42:00.003-04:002011-07-22T18:45:14.657-04:00Real Home - Baby NurseryIn May, a friend of a friend asked me to design her wedding album. She and her husband have been married for three years, and are now expecting their first child. I had a blast working with Heather on her album. She is such a sweet girl - I like to now consider her my virtual friend :) Here's a link to <a href="http://mrswigglebottom.blogspot.com/2011/07/three-years-later.html">her blog</a> to see the post she wrote about the album.<br /><br /><div>A couple weeks ago she asked if I could help with some wall art for the nursery. She liked the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71454401/rod-stewart-forever-young-wall-art">Rod Stewart "Forever Young" print</a>, but wasn't sure if the colors would work. So she sent me some pictures of the room decor and the corner where the sign would be hung. I did a couple variations, with different shades of grey and yellow. But when she found this beautiful grey frame at Michaels, I knew a cream background would be the perfect fit. I matched the yellow accent to the pillows and ribbons in the room and...voila!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLNIQM14m4F11h9jvaf1g9wvdkiambIGTJaO19H6MdLDsnUwvkRpKarNJSnxqcAa7z225oVFaTKjuOkJD38GGEg5-DEVuiIrpdy6pTaatamOQ-0BbD-j_0socGKoFn2Q5UHr6Sz1XVhVC/s1600/IMG_0130.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLNIQM14m4F11h9jvaf1g9wvdkiambIGTJaO19H6MdLDsnUwvkRpKarNJSnxqcAa7z225oVFaTKjuOkJD38GGEg5-DEVuiIrpdy6pTaatamOQ-0BbD-j_0socGKoFn2Q5UHr6Sz1XVhVC/s1600/IMG_0130.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632311028770288098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5JW22QXAscXQpyTolkFhrOFLqLYeZgfqJrjs-nXpZRdCdpRpubWjLt1U2bA2QCfUFIJCQdqaumLvOFoytQprd9UA2Tvl5uKucLX2EhYf9GiFaTu71298syFzLoFlzio42JDaE0EZk2Gf/s1600/IMG_0122.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; height: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5JW22QXAscXQpyTolkFhrOFLqLYeZgfqJrjs-nXpZRdCdpRpubWjLt1U2bA2QCfUFIJCQdqaumLvOFoytQprd9UA2Tvl5uKucLX2EhYf9GiFaTu71298syFzLoFlzio42JDaE0EZk2Gf/s1600/IMG_0122.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632311033085285586" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm so excited to "meet" Heather and Christian's sweet little one. Now that the nursery is ready, Baby can come any time!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-14152093217048915142011-07-14T09:53:00.003-04:002011-07-14T10:10:11.130-04:00Amanda and BradleyAnother pretty album to share. I love the details from this wedding. Most items were handmade or bought on etsy. The invitations on the first page were custom designed by her bridesmaid <a target="_blank" href="http://www.design-poetry.com/">Chelsea Windlinger</a>. To see more pictures from the wedding, you can check out their featured post on the <a href="http://50.56.117.209:8080/indie-houston-wedding/">Ruffled blog</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBqFocG9js652d5-ftGjSZ2lu155_opnDRMNM93SB4C_-1fL3AWLL0XAT2mC3qsE9KlyLnvrrUbZOa565RAwsd6jNqgxy2wt7up3CALqL9h1ppXtiWQvhrKkOfWXvFinT9ccoUcKOJmTa/s1600/pp+2-3small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyBqFocG9js652d5-ftGjSZ2lu155_opnDRMNM93SB4C_-1fL3AWLL0XAT2mC3qsE9KlyLnvrrUbZOa565RAwsd6jNqgxy2wt7up3CALqL9h1ppXtiWQvhrKkOfWXvFinT9ccoUcKOJmTa/s1600/pp+2-3small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629207652246956562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBO0-UY1-3dxkK45MtBrE7t8elZ2MZ3_oIM0W2Ikc_SqR3xlDblPRz_Zy18YhY3rM-CdJ5gaLRwNmurmtjqmaJw5CKfpnFKCmtSAC78kXSglSSooih48OpOvWRbUFoHn1Av5fRxjzTDvV/s1600/pp+6-7small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBO0-UY1-3dxkK45MtBrE7t8elZ2MZ3_oIM0W2Ikc_SqR3xlDblPRz_Zy18YhY3rM-CdJ5gaLRwNmurmtjqmaJw5CKfpnFKCmtSAC78kXSglSSooih48OpOvWRbUFoHn1Av5fRxjzTDvV/s1600/pp+6-7small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629207646946277522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLOWjFRSXbUK0oztAfwQiQn36lnkgOwrYLLe5-WFnHEMtagCl-A76qYmMkBQpDQNyAOLPhLTGl8EmGMy8WHczhVtAu3Dt4hrY6iLyYntD-Q_CuhfeQoh4JYS3Ky7U15G4YifIlJ_B1AuC/s1600/pp+12-13small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxLOWjFRSXbUK0oztAfwQiQn36lnkgOwrYLLe5-WFnHEMtagCl-A76qYmMkBQpDQNyAOLPhLTGl8EmGMy8WHczhVtAu3Dt4hrY6iLyYntD-Q_CuhfeQoh4JYS3Ky7U15G4YifIlJ_B1AuC/s1600/pp+12-13small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629207639327735106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPi5K_ITywhICkzPIFv92wMtoVP2Xe8bB_74K0ticK8nUejLqyC47LG66hiRl3-Fq6MuFdIoWCStlYebSBf8FWUUuLUM_ESzSiH7O8tTtuQr8iNSAZNBFe996WK5bg_xZslyg9s1wLna1/s1600/pp+14-15small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPi5K_ITywhICkzPIFv92wMtoVP2Xe8bB_74K0ticK8nUejLqyC47LG66hiRl3-Fq6MuFdIoWCStlYebSBf8FWUUuLUM_ESzSiH7O8tTtuQr8iNSAZNBFe996WK5bg_xZslyg9s1wLna1/s1600/pp+14-15small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629207628945070066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5Is0l4IOL-xMGBCC7avSTyj-Ov4UuGmP78jlSe72v8_nqUJYuPYkWaSh7z0H4Z20JWb8oiArRkQ97kwk2rTdfPicypOeDs-Oq8xPe_ENCDw77Ue1X2ZK1Oo_rnnFLAPjij2ObWUZm8LB/s1600/pp+22-23small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT5Is0l4IOL-xMGBCC7avSTyj-Ov4UuGmP78jlSe72v8_nqUJYuPYkWaSh7z0H4Z20JWb8oiArRkQ97kwk2rTdfPicypOeDs-Oq8xPe_ENCDw77Ue1X2ZK1Oo_rnnFLAPjij2ObWUZm8LB/s1600/pp+22-23small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629207624275681970" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Photography by <a href="http://www.brookeschwabphotography.com/">Brooke Schwab</a><br /></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-74462404368152467532011-07-06T10:08:00.004-04:002011-07-06T10:24:56.690-04:00Erum and MoizAs a friend pointed out this weekend, I've been behind on updating the KruBooks blog with recent work. And it's not for a lack of having beautiful things to share! First up, this gorgeous South Asian wedding shot by photographer <a href="http://juliewilhite.com/">Julie Wilhite</a>. Luckily I've done a <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2009/09/hindu-wedding.html">Hindu wedding album</a> before, so I was prepared for the number of pictures and festivities. There are so many different events involved in the traditional South Asian wedding that Erum and Moiz decided to do two albums - one for the Mehndi and Sangeet, then another album for the wedding ceremony, reception, and crying ceremony.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jHbLjcQFmgsmL5xAnX0SxNGujo2Ugs2GUBEwixd8IXVp_WXlR4leaivCjhdrc4d3akMeW7GMFXERTcL2_HbDgDxwp8IoX-CJdN0fSI65lJPjZPXN9qJQZa_pjW4SojjE16jQMFjs3Q3_/s1600/pp+1small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0jHbLjcQFmgsmL5xAnX0SxNGujo2Ugs2GUBEwixd8IXVp_WXlR4leaivCjhdrc4d3akMeW7GMFXERTcL2_HbDgDxwp8IoX-CJdN0fSI65lJPjZPXN9qJQZa_pjW4SojjE16jQMFjs3Q3_/s1600/pp+1small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626241756182710482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc7tRcPNmrfc-Aa6kAPQ6_RKd8u9Xds-5mTFRNp7j0oPuqrQGgXaS6yOEr8KQRRiJ7smPo6L4aW4eOmOIA1tkcRxLejzH0_muiVgz-28m-tia2d_rfR7A69V5npHBKyxyngiuW4XyzOuV/s1600/pp+2-3small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc7tRcPNmrfc-Aa6kAPQ6_RKd8u9Xds-5mTFRNp7j0oPuqrQGgXaS6yOEr8KQRRiJ7smPo6L4aW4eOmOIA1tkcRxLejzH0_muiVgz-28m-tia2d_rfR7A69V5npHBKyxyngiuW4XyzOuV/s1600/pp+2-3small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626241749503775042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm09E7LEjrKxcpslaExJyP8nrCxEcefA5n3r2Nal7BQYxnFoPIb4DFmAHYWRagmiwh0HoyXSo8-MJ4DwfnQ_h46hTnKOisbocS9yyjtXVhgyr5dU27Ms-kWrll3NmJfojZ2c7faBnzXL0/s1600/pp+10-11small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm09E7LEjrKxcpslaExJyP8nrCxEcefA5n3r2Nal7BQYxnFoPIb4DFmAHYWRagmiwh0HoyXSo8-MJ4DwfnQ_h46hTnKOisbocS9yyjtXVhgyr5dU27Ms-kWrll3NmJfojZ2c7faBnzXL0/s1600/pp+10-11small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626241741545588658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hP-IACdqIs2qN-5gEaqjsP1c86LIzpl5TZSSFK_BbtsC62Lvng0LJaiHBOYI6XYrHrWjkA8Ixg7sxusf5Ky653rvEP7ej2eFVHXPQdM17urFsGZ5hFY06r0Yk1MJTNneu7JOsXdp3CD_/s1600/pp+22-23small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hP-IACdqIs2qN-5gEaqjsP1c86LIzpl5TZSSFK_BbtsC62Lvng0LJaiHBOYI6XYrHrWjkA8Ixg7sxusf5Ky653rvEP7ej2eFVHXPQdM17urFsGZ5hFY06r0Yk1MJTNneu7JOsXdp3CD_/s1600/pp+22-23small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626241736835437170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcpYQDwxR81p5Mtpwl83rrnTsRLvoF35Z7lOPIoHsse7O9IYHbrDBmh8_7Apxar4VXGJVq67JlISpu_ZvKXtzNDUjq0D0cvc-0W3XSdSm2y-1B36sSnnukTdLk44jIjjXuXCykwiJ7Lmj/s1600/pp+26small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhcpYQDwxR81p5Mtpwl83rrnTsRLvoF35Z7lOPIoHsse7O9IYHbrDBmh8_7Apxar4VXGJVq67JlISpu_ZvKXtzNDUjq0D0cvc-0W3XSdSm2y-1B36sSnnukTdLk44jIjjXuXCykwiJ7Lmj/s1600/pp+26small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626241728492507730" border="0" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-58621572263904493032011-06-02T11:16:00.003-04:002011-06-02T11:28:49.126-04:00Featured on Dream Albums BlogThings are heating up around KruBooks - welcome to wedding season! I'm taking a quick break from designing to let you know that our album design was <a href="http://thedreamalbum.squarespace.com/blog-home/2011/6/1/28-wide-impact-14x11-dream-album.html">featured on Dream Albums blog</a>! You may recognize this design from last June when I <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/2010/06/rosalia-and-roberto.html">posted about the album</a>. I always love seeing my layouts make their way off the computer screen and into a real live book.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0cOceaSadsFqe9bQAvWTJBizdcV9Du4NPxEmIL394UzD5rlREBln6_cfwUF46jppTd1TFufa79i2xtbvZl6Qhh_3YF56QkCrfWdyuNN03digLjRef5s448Ulmu44xolIoD27MTbr7dyt/s1600/Picture+1.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0cOceaSadsFqe9bQAvWTJBizdcV9Du4NPxEmIL394UzD5rlREBln6_cfwUF46jppTd1TFufa79i2xtbvZl6Qhh_3YF56QkCrfWdyuNN03digLjRef5s448Ulmu44xolIoD27MTbr7dyt/s1600/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613643855071096290" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRN9QsEedBYYS44Xe_MlK_6kb3XeZyLPdRSx5EFrkQQK5lXmg6Q9LCJ-SJAKxFQd4hoUfJz7WoYypMwqEstq4DAQLduaYnCjBNr1lkoEwcixSutuFp8X0PsZXBTa3SR76QFRuOYFhFmHE/s1600/Picture+2.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRN9QsEedBYYS44Xe_MlK_6kb3XeZyLPdRSx5EFrkQQK5lXmg6Q9LCJ-SJAKxFQd4hoUfJz7WoYypMwqEstq4DAQLduaYnCjBNr1lkoEwcixSutuFp8X0PsZXBTa3SR76QFRuOYFhFmHE/s1600/Picture+2.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613643854515715218" border="0" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-24739047844532822722011-05-22T16:43:00.004-04:002011-05-22T16:47:59.354-04:00Real Home - Custom Subway SignI always love showing off my client's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krkruithof?section_id=7975612">subway signs</a>. I was thrilled when Emily sent this picture of her freshly framed custom wall art. She picked a quote from her favorite TV show (One Tree Hill - love it). The sky's the limit when it comes to these things!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEher6s7j2wI2zhI-KtMZYSH3jA2iLrWzm0erEShfwIQZKKUrGsDwtcqeKs3wCA5Q-KhzQuTI-U-nerwulisTkMgmMAns5BwHqJ84NmQ9QxSr_ehEWe6CXK0ruaTzycUIpWM3nkgekfJ_geh/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEher6s7j2wI2zhI-KtMZYSH3jA2iLrWzm0erEShfwIQZKKUrGsDwtcqeKs3wCA5Q-KhzQuTI-U-nerwulisTkMgmMAns5BwHqJ84NmQ9QxSr_ehEWe6CXK0ruaTzycUIpWM3nkgekfJ_geh/s1600/photo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609644525644338930" border="0" /></a><br />Check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krkruithof">etsy shop</a> to see more fun wall art!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-30261253030948927822011-05-02T16:47:00.005-04:002011-05-02T16:59:57.992-04:00Crystal and JeffI recently got a request for a special "vintage" style album from photographer <a href="http://www.aprilsmithphotography.com/">April Smith</a>. Her client wanted a design that used wallpaper, but maintained a classy and elegant look. The end product was soft and sweet, the perfect compliment for April's romantic images.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_3z35SeSwG6dwAvF4ufBDOkP3gWU9gLzaiqDnCgK4J2feMNhf0QeqPep2ELDVQlXRjjYIRDvz8Kix24g-6vFR72JHzhM1IOvS0W8F_fYNuUcmypz2jVJ0djaiI-ddE-KAV_kLZ2_misJ/s1600/pp+1small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_3z35SeSwG6dwAvF4ufBDOkP3gWU9gLzaiqDnCgK4J2feMNhf0QeqPep2ELDVQlXRjjYIRDvz8Kix24g-6vFR72JHzhM1IOvS0W8F_fYNuUcmypz2jVJ0djaiI-ddE-KAV_kLZ2_misJ/s1600/pp+1small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224931252115442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9b6xFMzAgtd5uFoiOeoVCYARw1j9jZIdilQ90TtRU8gjNhCuapIOrrXyQHLBxoPX2X-RA1jeMsVQCqLvEpvhG8ICFAc2rWJsjTsvZGgEkf55zhL8tHIcJWufFoWd6RHaEHCqo5jBMKxs/s1600/pp+8-9small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9b6xFMzAgtd5uFoiOeoVCYARw1j9jZIdilQ90TtRU8gjNhCuapIOrrXyQHLBxoPX2X-RA1jeMsVQCqLvEpvhG8ICFAc2rWJsjTsvZGgEkf55zhL8tHIcJWufFoWd6RHaEHCqo5jBMKxs/s1600/pp+8-9small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224925495882050" border="0" /></a><br />The bride and groom seeing each other for the first time<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jl_ng4T0wNTN7rEAVigL2N41KoF7TB1iwGJVyQZgFleZAWAH0QCEwxwowUWIPTI-gRkz4pUVFfWIW0y3sFEftmbQ-W9Rpbzrqgfl8vSgQwn0dB5Z3UeOGSsBL_5OPyhFRMbi72OQ75nY/s1600/pp+10-11small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jl_ng4T0wNTN7rEAVigL2N41KoF7TB1iwGJVyQZgFleZAWAH0QCEwxwowUWIPTI-gRkz4pUVFfWIW0y3sFEftmbQ-W9Rpbzrqgfl8vSgQwn0dB5Z3UeOGSsBL_5OPyhFRMbi72OQ75nY/s1600/pp+10-11small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224917475013490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxMXgaYKkWdQaaLpcj7WqQkHaBic0CU5EyPSgyJEcwz9nlhXW2DrRA8z_0beWt_3wvclZ8Hi_kDKZxoh46V9STio2jB26a0XGFAFaEbJuXbWkcNA6xJCsAbYgu-djoEmckvJBQDmYBGNf/s1600/pp+14-15small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxMXgaYKkWdQaaLpcj7WqQkHaBic0CU5EyPSgyJEcwz9nlhXW2DrRA8z_0beWt_3wvclZ8Hi_kDKZxoh46V9STio2jB26a0XGFAFaEbJuXbWkcNA6xJCsAbYgu-djoEmckvJBQDmYBGNf/s1600/pp+14-15small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224702708907890" border="0" /></a><br />Reception details<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu-pQQoZ7fgnj4ibdw01dmv5ZZFnJ8fWKPYSCrHwn9f3qJJT2dMM423jJAJ4pSAWbd6iVhJEz02-FxskJrJdMqaZ9Jxsw2C19KbobLbY9eTFaD7Ji8k6e34VyGJMWk6sP7rTe8t5GEO3Z/s1600/pp+24-25small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnu-pQQoZ7fgnj4ibdw01dmv5ZZFnJ8fWKPYSCrHwn9f3qJJT2dMM423jJAJ4pSAWbd6iVhJEz02-FxskJrJdMqaZ9Jxsw2C19KbobLbY9eTFaD7Ji8k6e34VyGJMWk6sP7rTe8t5GEO3Z/s1600/pp+24-25small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224692439103218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-vHk5LixxDau0g2KZVEQK4fvCqkqP3RpAfFTsUsorEYtm7Ycn-kZQ3xapRL9k_tZ1fcARvtTlioGwwLQVDInMra1bjLse2Cv-oR_qEv96zhYsiF0lkvmxIZkkP73dpeWwgAH364Z4kKF/s1600/pp+26-27small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-vHk5LixxDau0g2KZVEQK4fvCqkqP3RpAfFTsUsorEYtm7Ycn-kZQ3xapRL9k_tZ1fcARvtTlioGwwLQVDInMra1bjLse2Cv-oR_qEv96zhYsiF0lkvmxIZkkP73dpeWwgAH364Z4kKF/s1600/pp+26-27small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224691047440274" border="0" /></a><br />First dance<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIU7t5bzG8wfWiTIeq9pnX_tzRfTRIpu6F285g-ymapDgCwrXb7tVx4olRmv3C-jbVABXsqiPSVho1VEfTywp_slI2qA3bbn7mVvScGjgkb2zBDTWPRqqtLAIIr-CJmn59OTc7y1c0YFv/s1600/pp+30-31small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIU7t5bzG8wfWiTIeq9pnX_tzRfTRIpu6F285g-ymapDgCwrXb7tVx4olRmv3C-jbVABXsqiPSVho1VEfTywp_slI2qA3bbn7mVvScGjgkb2zBDTWPRqqtLAIIr-CJmn59OTc7y1c0YFv/s1600/pp+30-31small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224686149666578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpyPAcYKcS8w-9B8jd9er_XbuiI1LcT2xTTQCOVSXd73NpwRJI3Slq3k2cHEFtnImqkZLX122chl3XRy1eE-TSA7JXrdsn3EM8TLiPmgOz5dbGm1Knjgq2ZN1ZoOPmZeu7TGQ6Za3d7ff/s1600/pp+40small.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 600px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpyPAcYKcS8w-9B8jd9er_XbuiI1LcT2xTTQCOVSXd73NpwRJI3Slq3k2cHEFtnImqkZLX122chl3XRy1eE-TSA7JXrdsn3EM8TLiPmgOz5dbGm1Knjgq2ZN1ZoOPmZeu7TGQ6Za3d7ff/s1600/pp+40small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602224682046973986" border="0" /></a>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-50020493475805135052011-04-08T09:09:00.003-04:002011-04-08T09:50:52.034-04:00GIVEAWAY WINNER!Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments on my first ever blog giveaway. I'm thrilled with the success of this contest. And I'm inspired to do more in the future, so stay tuned! <br /><br />The lucky winner is...<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">#62 - Kelly Shields</span><br /><br />Kelly wrote, "AHH! Decisions... Decisions! Rod Stewart takes me back to my own childhood and would look great in our family room reminding me to cherish my babes and keep the young... Audrey - classic - would look AMAZING in my little missy's room!! I am going to go with Rod!"<br /><br />Congratulations, Kelly! Please send an email to krubooks@hotmail.com to claim your prize!<br /><br />To everyone else, thank you for sharing your excitement for my new line. I really appreciate all the feedback and enthusiasm. I'm excited to do even more!<br /><br />Have a great weekend, everybody!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052690843378327258.post-4860248676102516622011-04-04T11:56:00.015-04:002011-04-04T14:57:56.292-04:00Wall Art GIVEAWAYMy first ever blog giveaway! How exciting!<br /><br />Most of my work revolves around designing custom wedding albums, but I also have a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krkruithof">KruBooks etsy shop</a>. I sell some cards (especially around the holidays), and I also sell city and custom subway signs (you can catch up on my past subway sign posts <a href="http://krubooks.blogspot.com/search/label/subway%20signs">here</a>). This week I am introducing a new line of wall art I fondly call my "Favorite Things Collection." This line includes favorite quotes, lyrics, sayings, and verses. I am starting with four so far, but I'm sure more will be added down the road.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifV2TocBAlLUAqhNh00uy8Q1cowdOatecTm4gmre01dLCHM9qieGtgoKDf5QLKkAvx09FtHoKId79xaG73bY4OJROxGPpwnd7-5ux4J09EsrFSEClSkmNkhWK3l2Pfj71AEtMoWld_mUb/s1600/new+signs.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifV2TocBAlLUAqhNh00uy8Q1cowdOatecTm4gmre01dLCHM9qieGtgoKDf5QLKkAvx09FtHoKId79xaG73bY4OJROxGPpwnd7-5ux4J09EsrFSEClSkmNkhWK3l2Pfj71AEtMoWld_mUb/s400/new+signs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591760258659793922" border="0" /></a><br />Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krkruithof?section_id=6643792">this link</a> to see bigger pictures and read descriptions of the newest collection. Of course the Favorite Things Collection would not be complete without the "My Favorite Things" Sign!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDRygTrOAUBQQsBPQfrevLJkg5kpQjPjROpws4RUQowXuy_5R963rjemL_T-h5lk4Ky1hK26iw8lPaMQqcCPgOzlgmMrzvW_MTuksDJ2ZJUQGK2NwC83Rm7I0K6OlJFaKCb2G5mZDFIsW/s1600/Favorite+Things+Sign.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDRygTrOAUBQQsBPQfrevLJkg5kpQjPjROpws4RUQowXuy_5R963rjemL_T-h5lk4Ky1hK26iw8lPaMQqcCPgOzlgmMrzvW_MTuksDJ2ZJUQGK2NwC83Rm7I0K6OlJFaKCb2G5mZDFIsW/s400/Favorite+Things+Sign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591761819487148194" border="0" /></a><br />The signs measure 11.75x36 inches and are printed on heavy coated bond paper. Custom signs are also available so you can proudly display your own favorite lyrics, quote, saying, or verse. If interested in this option, send me a message for more information.<br /><br />So that's the introduction, now on to the GIVEAWAY! This week, one lucky winner will be getting a free wall art print from my etsy shop. This can be a City Subway Sign or something from the new Favorite Things Collection. It gets better - you can increase your odds with THREE chances to win! Leave a separate comment below for each task you complete:<br /><br />1) Check out the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/krkruithof?ref=si_shop">Etsy Shop</a> then leave a message on this blog post saying which sign you would pick if you won.<br /><br />2) Head on over to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/KruBooks/151015041628361">KruBooks Facebook page</a> and "Like" KruBooks. Then leave a message on this blog post saying you've completed this step. If you already "like" us, you can just leave a message to say that.<br /><br />3) Share the link to this giveaway blog post in some way - as a Twitter update, facebook status, or in your own blog. Don't forget to come back and leave a message saying you've completed this step as well!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >**Note: You can leave a separate comment for each task you complete so you have three chances to win!</span><span style="font-style: italic;">**</span><br /><br />Giveaway closes at 8:00 AM EST on Friday, April 8th. The winning blog post number will be announced Friday morning. Must have a US mailing address to be eligible.<br /><br />Good luck!Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12031484301652138274noreply@blogger.com72