Picture Play Designs

Don't come 'round these parts no more...

2008-01-14T13:03:00.000-08:00

We've got a new home.

Well...whatcha waitin' for??

Shhh......

2008-01-11T13:26:00.000-08:00

I have something very new and very big on the horizon.... Been in the works for a couple of months and I am *finally* seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. All I can say is hold on to your hats, folks.

*new site
*new name
*new products
*new checkout
*new look

Grand Opening Sale soon to follow..... :) Until then, I'll leave you with a little tease.

UPDATE - on group buy

2007-12-28T16:08:00.000-08:00

It seems that two posts have been closed on ILP containing many interested parties. I couldn't see the posts, nor see the participants to notify them. If you would like to be included in the group buy, please E-MAIL me at pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com or PM me through ILP (Essence). :-)

One Last Time....

2007-12-28T14:09:00.000-08:00

Well, I *thought* I was doing my last group buy for the year, but through much persuasion, I've decided to do one last one... This will go until Wednesday, January 2nd. Info is as follows:

Here's the dealio:

This group buy is for the whole shebang - the Master Collection. It includes all four collections, as well as five bonus actions you can't get elsewhere. Regular cost for the Master Collection is $115. Group buy discounts are as follows:

10 people - $85
15 people - $80
20 people - $75
25 people - $70
30 people - $65, plus can purchase the Asuka Action book for an add-on at a rate of $20

This group buy will last through WEDNESDAY, January 2nd. You can view details here. Keep watching that post (and the blog) for possible add-on specials... If you are not a member of ILP or can't view the link, please E-MAIL me at pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com to get in on the group buy.

You just can't get enough!

2007-12-03T19:17:00.001-08:00

The response to my last group buy was AWESOME (master collection for $65 anyone?!?!?) and I just got contacted to run another. And, since I'm feeling especially merry, I'm going to throw in the Asuka Action Book if we reach the top tier of participants!!!

Here's the dealio:

This group buy is for the whole shebang - the Master Collection. It includes all four collections, as well as five bonus actions you can't get elsewhere. Regular cost for the Master Collection is $115. Group buy discounts are as follows:

10 people - $85
15 people - $80
20 people - $75
25 people - $70
30 people or more - $65 **PLUS the brand new Asuka Action Book!!

This group buy will last through FRIDAY, December 7th. You can view the info here. If you are not a member of ILP, please e-mail me at pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com to get signed up!!

Wow! What a response!!

2007-11-29T19:55:00.000-08:00

I had a record number of orders in the last 48 hours for this hot new Asuka Action Book!!! Thank you to those that purchased! And, to those that didn't quite make it under the wire, stay tuned for specials and promos coming SOON!!!

In the meantime, to purchase the Asuka Action Book, please use the pay now button below until I can get it added to my site.

****Unlike my collage actions, the Asuka Action book does NOT work with versions of Elements. Only full versions of PS.****

Get it while it's hot (and cheap!)

2007-11-27T13:28:00.000-08:00

After months of this idea floating around in my head, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the brand new Asuka Action Book!!! This book is 20 pages, sized at 10x10 and can easily be sized down to accommodate smaller book versions.

This book is easy as pie to create. Simply open the page you are designing, crop your images to the specified sizes and hit play. Within minutes, you will have a completed page done and ready for submission!!!

********A Launching Special!!********

For 48 hours only, get this brand new book action for $48!!! After those 48 hours, the book will go to the regular price of $60. Payments MUST be received by 4pm CST on Thursday, November 29th to qualify for these savings!!

Please see below for samples of the new action and what other photographers are saying about these easy to use actions!!!

To purchase at the sale price, please click the "buy now" button below:

The Winners!!!

2007-11-25T11:57:00.001-08:00

Well, I must say you all had me a little worried when I had not ONE entry going into Wednesday!!! Thankfully I ended Wednesday with quite a bit of entries for the contest. These were so fun to go through and I enjoyed reading what everyone was thankful for. The overwhelming answer I heard was your children. They can be terrors, that's for sure, but what would we do without them??

Of course, I couldn't choose just one, so I've got a few goodies for a some of the participants. If you see your entry or photo on here, e-mail me to claim your prize!! (pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com)

The whopper....the big winner - the recipient of the brand spanking new Asuka Action Book!! And, I have to say this was soley cause her entry and words made me cry. (note to self...she's a crier...)

"This is what I am thankful for every day. I am thankful for the opportunity to say goognight to my son, even though he is miles away...I am thankful that god had given me the opportunity to raise a young man with an unselfish heart...I am thankful for my family and to have the chance to see my son come home to share this Thanksgiving with the people who love him the most."

This had to be my most creative entry.....since I *know* how difficult it is to do the math and figuring on placement of pictures and such, I also know how time consuming this must have been!!! This person will receive one storyboard collection* of their choosing free!!

And, my favorite image submitted....Beautiful in so many ways! This sucker would be huge at my house... :-) This person also receives one storyboard collection* of their choosing free!!

And, last but not least a few extra entries that I couldn't leave behind. E-mail me for $15 off a product of your choice.

Thank you to everyone who entered! I will be announcing the official launch shortly... Stay tuned for deals, sales and much more!!

*If you are already a current client and have all collections, you may apply $30 to the Asuka Action Book!

Win It!!

2007-11-19T11:45:00.000-08:00

The brand new Asuka Action book will launch very soon...but, before it does, how about a chance to win it??

Here's what I need from you:

**Submit a picture of what you are thankful for. There are absolutely no rules, so have fun and be creative!
**Send along with your name and e-mail to pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com.
**Entries MUST be submitted by 6pm (CST) on Wednesday, November 21st.

Here's what you have a chance to get:
**The brand new, yet to be released Asuka Action book!! Sample pages are posted below.

I will be giving this away to one lucky person!! If you don't win the whopper, there are still great prizes to be had including discounts on full collections, discounts on the new asuka book and even a collection giveaway!!

The response from the test group has been extremely positive. Here's some of what they are saying:

"Easy as can be!"

"I love the layout."

"I think I'm addicted."

"It sure makes these easy!!"

"VERY COOL and SOO easy!!! "

"I LOVE LOVE this! EASY PEASY too!!!!"

Now, get crackin'.

**please note, unlike my collage and storyboard actions, this will NOT work in Elements. Full versions of PS only.

Are you ready??

2007-11-15T08:33:00.000-08:00

I have had this thought floating in my brain for quite some time..... What if I created an asuka book and made it into an action?? Cool, right? Well, guess what folks...I've done it!!

I am currently in the final stages of testing the product to make sure it works and is easily understandable and then.....it will be launched!!!

Here are some sample pages of the Simple Asuka:

Stay tuned for more info and updates to come!!!

Holy cats, Batman!!!

2007-10-31T13:34:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all interested parties for the group buy, the Master Collection will now be offered at $65!!!! We have 30 people participating so far!!! The group buy ends tonight at midnight, so be sure to e-mail me to get in on this!!!

Update: group buy

2007-10-25T18:15:00.000-07:00

Wowzers!!! I knew you guys liked these, but we are getting participants in record time!! In less than 24 hours, we've had 11 people sign up. That means you are already guaranteed the ENTIRE Master Collection for $85. That's $30 the regular price and less than $2 per action!!! Only 4 more people needed to get it for $80!

The group buy will continue through next Wednesday (10/31) at midnight. The more, the merrier, so send your friends. You can contact me at pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com with any questions or to be added to the group buy!!

Did someone say group buy??

2007-10-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

That's right folks....a new group buy has been started thanks to lots of inquiries for this!! This group buy will be slightly different than the last one, as it will be tiered....more potential to save you money!! This group buy is for the whole shebang - the Master Collection. It includes all four collections, as well as five bonus actions you can't get elsewhere. Regular cost for the Master Collection is $115. Group buy discounts are as follows:

10 people - $85
15 people - $80
20 people - $75
25 people - $70
30 people or more - $65

This group buy is currently going on here. If you are not a member of ILP and cannot access this link, please e-mail me (pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com) and I will get you added to the list!! Enjoy!

Here are just a few of the many creations you can make in minutes with these actions:

Here's what other professional photographers are saying about these actions:

"These are the best storyboard actions out there! Thanks to Picture Play's actions, the Storyboards are so easy and I no longer DREAD creating them!!!" ~ Jessica

"These actions are so easy to use! I actually don't dread designing storyboards now! Well worth the money!" ~ Mellanie

"I just recently decided to start offering storyboards to my clients but I always dreaded making them. I had a hard time figuring the dimensions and making everything look right. I tried picture play designs and I am sold. They are so easy to use that now I have no hesitations about offering them to my clients. Well worth the money." ~ Sandy

"I have always made my own storyboards....starting from scratch each time. I never thought I would use actions to make them, but I broke down and got the Master Collection and I LOVE THEM. They make my job so much easier and faster." ~ Kimberly

It's over!

2007-04-30T13:09:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone that purchased the Master Collection at the discounted rate or with the special group buy on ProPs! If you are interested in starting another group buy, please contact me for details!

The BIG one!!

2007-04-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

Never before....(probably) never again... Get the ENTIRE Picture Play Master Collection for only $75. That's less than $2 per collage/storyboard action!!!

To use this special offer, you MUST click the button at the end of this post. Don't know how long this special will last, so act now if you want in on it!!

Please view samples of the collections here.

Customize, customize, customize

2006-08-26T11:59:00.000-07:00

You've always known that Picture Play Designs are 100% customizable, but have you ever really taken advantage of that? The option are literally ENDLESS with our collection, but have never been more so than with our latest collection - The Simplicity Collection.

You can use these designs in at LEAST two ways for each action. And, just to prove it to you, I took ONE of the actions from The Simplicity Collection and played. Here are some of my results:

Look at how you can change the feel just by changing the color:

By switching the order of the pictures, you've set a new focal point:

Change the orientation and it opens you up to twice as many possible images for the collage:

Clean and crisp: Dramatic and bold:

Yet another turn of the canvas...with borders added. These are so versatile, you can use these on everything from an edgy Senior session to a simple and innocent Children's session...Every one of these collages were done using the 12x18 collage action found in the Simplicity Collection. As you can see, the possibilities really are endless. To purchase this collection, please visit our website at: www.pictureplaydesigns.com.

*Borders shown are from Itty Bitty and are not included in your collection.

Time is running out...

2006-08-22T19:36:00.000-07:00

The Simplicity Collection has officially launched. The coding on my website was done much sooner than expected, so I am extending the pre-order discount until TOMORROW, August 23rd at MIDNIGHT (cst). If you would like to get this collection at the hugely discounted rate of $20, e-mail me immediately at pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com.

The Pre-Sale

2006-08-17T20:03:00.000-07:00

We are getting closer to the launch of the Simplicity Collection. This collection features 10 different designs in many different sizes for ultimate flexibility. Also, with this collection, you can use each collage actions in at LEAST two ways (some as many as four!) by simply rotating the canvas. As with all our designs, you are able to customize the background color, add text, borders, anything you wish to make these "yours".

Once this collection launches, it will retail for $35. If you pre-order your collection now, you will get it at the discounted price of $20. There is no knowing how long this will last for, as all I'm waiting on to launch is the coding of my website! If you're interested in the pre-sale, please e-mail http://pictureplaydesigns@yahoo.com with "simplicity pre-order" in the subject line. You will then be put on the waiting list and will receive your actions when they launch to the public.

Please note: due to exclusivity, Picture Play Designs will no longer offer any of their products to photographers doing business in SD or WI. Thank you for your understanding.

ETA: I just had a request to see more examples of the collages, so here is a peek at this "top secret" collection:

On the horizon...

2006-08-09T06:29:00.000-07:00

Well, it's almost here. The Simplicity Collection. This collection is full of classic, clean designs. And, there's a huge plus with this set... Each collage can be used at LEAST two different ways...some can be changed to give you 4 in 1!!! Plus, when you factor in background color, text options, sloppy borders possibilities, the changes are limitless!

A sneak at one of the designs. Special thanks to Tiffani Sunshine Photography (www.tiffanisunshine.com) for supplying the images.
Keep a watch out on the blog and in your e-mail for updates on this wonderful new collection!