Saturday, September 29, 2007

► Brag Book Actions & Templates

Memory Books in smaller sizes are extremely popular to use as "Brag Books", and are often best-sellers becase of not only their "cute factor" but their affordability as well.

I offer these books in 3x3 and 5x5 inch sizes to my clients. I have yet to come across one that does not adore these books. The 3x3 especially is very cute !!

In an effort to speed up the process of creating these books, I have created a set of actions that resize a 5x7 photo to fit a 3x3 page, a 5x5 page, and both the 3x3 and 5x5 covers in full wrap-around. For non-PS users, I have also created layered PSD templates to be used in PSE, as well as flattened PNG templates for use in non-PS based image editoros that have the ability to use layers (ie PSP). Just choose the method that works with your existing software to create these pages in a snap.

These books can be printed through many labs, but this action was custom-designed for the books printed through ACI Lab. http://www.acilab.com/ The layouts these actions create will fit their page and cover styles perfectly !!! Please use caution when printing these layouts with other labs, unless the specs and sizes match to a tee :) A test book is recommended before offering the product to paying clients. :)

Each page features one image, matted on a default white or black page. There are also many options to customize the pages, including changing the colors of the actual page, the mat, as well as adding text throughout the book and on the covers.

Running the action with the default settings will create a full 20 page white or black mini book in a matter of minutes, ready for printing !! Now you can start offering these popular size books too, without the hassle of measuring and formatting the pages. They also make great gifts for friends and family!!

Here are 2 examples of the inside pages of these books.


This set includes actions/templates that will create the following :

1 - 3x3 page
2 - 3x3 softcover
3 - 5x5 page
4 - 5x5 softcover
5 - 5x5 hardcover

You can choose to purchase the collective actions and templates for this product. For PSE users and users of earlier versions of PS, this will allow you to use the newer actions without having to re-purchase if you upgrade.

The following products are included in this set. You may choose to purchase only one of these items listed for a discount.
1. Action for PS7/PSCS - compatibility with earlier versions of PS, including PS7 & PSCS
2. Action for PSCS2 & later - compatibility with later versions of PS, including PSCS2 & PSCS3
3. PSD Templates - compatibility with all versions of PSElements. The templates are layered and the page colors, stroke and text can all be modified or removed. The templates use clipping masks to make assembly of these pages a breeze !
4. non-PS Templates - compatibility with all non-PS image editors that have the ability to support layers. The templates are flattened, with just an opening for each image. This collection is only available with white and black pages for each set, each with the default gray stroke around the photo. (example below) Text is not included with any pages in this set.


Pricing : $35.00 for the entire set
$25.00 for only one version

Please send your payment directly through Paypal to krisztinak329@nyc.rr.com . Please include your contact information (including mailing address) with your payment. Your order will typically be e-mailed within a few hours of receiving the payment.

Group buy available in groups of 10 or 20.
You can contact me at info@kkphotos.net if you have any additional questions.

Friday, September 28, 2007

► Memory Book - Clean & Simple

I am happy to announce my first pre-designed memory book. These are not blank templates as my previous collection have been. It all started with a sample I needed to design to show my clients, and this is what I came up with. I love a clean and simple design, and this book is just that. The clean design really allows the photos to shine in this book, and the subtle addition of color and text can enhance the images without overpowering them.

The book is sized at 10"x10" and 20 pages long, and features a variety of unique layouts, including a few new ones that are not included in the "blank book" collection listed below.

Templates for both a soft and hard cover are included with this collection.
Please note : These covers are designed to the specs of ACI Lab. http://www.acilab.com/ Please so not use them for other labs, unless the specs and sizes match to a tee :)
Feel free to flip and rotate the layouts in this book for even more possibilities in design, or use the pages "as is" for quick and easy construction of the books.

All the templates are fully-layered .psd files. Each element can be modified or removed altogether, and new layouts can be easily created by simply removing, adding or moving a photo opening. Scroll down to see the book I have created using the templates in this set.












and the bonus covers in both soft and hard styles



Pricing : $35.00 for the entire set

Please send your payment directly through Paypal to krisztinak329@nyc.rr.com . Please include your contact information (including mailing address) with your payment. Your order will ship within 24 hours of receiving the payment.

Group buy available in groups of 10 or 20 people.

You can contact me at info@kkphotos.net if you have any additional questions.
► Memory Book Templates (blank)

This collection contains all blank page templates that I use to design my clients' memory books. The templates are for the very popular 10"x10" sized books.

As a bonus, I have included the templates I use to create the soft and hard covers for these books.

Please note : These covers are designed to the specs of ACI Lab. http://www.acilab.com/ Please so not use them for other labs, unless the specs and sizes match to a tee :)
The page collection contains a wide assortment of layouts that accommodate from a single to multiple photos per page. I have also flipped and rotated all of the designs for you, to create even more variety throughout the book.

The collections contains 32 unique layouts, and over 65 layouts including the variations. Using the flipped/rotated variations allows you to create mirror image double spreads quickly and easily !!

All the templates are fully-layered .psd files. Each element can be modified or removed altogether, and new layouts can be easily created by simply removing, adding or moving a photo opening. Scroll down to see all the templates in this collection.





and the bonus covers in both soft and hard styles



Pricing : $35.00 for the entire set (65 layered .psd files)

Please send your payment directly through Paypal to krisztinak329@nyc.rr.com . Please include your contact information (including mailing address) with your payment. Your order will ship within 24 hours of receiving the payment.

Group buy available in groups of 10 or 20 people.

You can contact me at info@kkphotos.net if you have any additional questions.