an adventure

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Next week I am trading in my computer mouse for a set of paint brushes. They will not be determined by pixel width, but by the amount of mink at the end of a stick. I'm trading in my computer screen for a canvas, and a titanium MacBook Pro for Titanium White paint. Acrobat will be a cartwheel on the beach. An attachment will be hugging my daughters. I'll focus, not only through the lens of my camera, but on the people that are so important to me. I'll run so that I may live harder and breathe deeper. I'll fly my kite and our Nation's flag to enjoy life fuller.

An adventure sets us free and helps us see things a little clearer when we return. I'll be back on the 9th of July with a fresh set of eyes and ideas. Until then, here's hoping you can get out on a little adventure this summer too.

a collection of QR codes

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Are QR codes a fad or here to stay?

Here are some "qr"eative uses that we used them for at Silverbox.

1. New Year's Card ~ Year in Review video montage.

2. QR buttons that go to our website.

3. Birthday invitation with QR code that take you to the party destination and directions.

4. New Year wine bottle label at takes you take you to a video of the last 35 years of New Year’s countdown celebrations at Times Square, New York. The perfect hostess gift.

5. Wine bottle label printable that takes you to Etta James' At Last, but feel free to put in your own song.

6. Business card with QR code on back that takes you to company website.

the image box

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Introducing the Image Box, by Silverbox. These boxes are custom-designed for each and every session and house as many as 800 4x6 loose prints. What a fancy way to store your memories! Did you have a past session or sessions that you think my warrant an Image Box? If so, inquire within for your custom keepsake. Oh, how we love these!

 

smooth serenade

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"At Last", here's one very interactive printable for your Valentine.

It's as simple as this... 1. Purchase a favorite bottle of wine. 2. Download a QR code reader app on your smart phone. (most are free). 3. Print the label and affix to your bottle of wine with double sided tape. 4. When ready, scan the code with your phone and place it in your sound dock. It will play "At Last by Etta James". 5. There you have it! We're hoping for a nice glass of wine and a slow dance with the love of your life.

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Feeling creative and want to use YOUR song?

1. Purchase a favorite bottle of wine. 2. Download a QR code reader app on your smart phone. (most are free). 3. Find YOUR song on youtube. We betcha it's there. Our code is linked to "At Last by Etta James". Go ahead and use it if you'd like and you're ready to print now. Otherwise there's a blank label to add one yourself. 4. Create your very own QR code of your song by visiting qrcode.kaywa.com. (It's so easy!) Place your code in the space on the empty label we also provided on the printable. 5. Print the label and affix to your bottle of wine with double sided tape. 6. When ready, scan the code with your phone and place it in your sound dock. 7. There you have it! We're hoping for a nice glass of wine and a slow dance with the love of your life.

So you're not a techie and don't own a smart phone or sound dock? No worries, just print the label and write your own little love note in the open space provided.

Enjoy!

sweet valentines

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How about sending these sweet Valentines to those you love? These 5x7 double-sided cards have a little "to and from" area to personalize at the bottom. They come with the most delicious matching red envelopes. Set of 25 ~ $25. (tax and shipping additional). Interested? Simply email info@silverboxcreative.com with your request and we'll send out a set filled with love.

new years hostess gift printable

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New Years Eve...my favorite holiday. Here's a free 6x4"printable label to attach to your Champagne Bottle. It makes a great hostess gift and conversation piece. You simply need to download a QR reader on your smart phone and scan the code on the label. It will take you to a video montage of the last 35 years of New Year's countdown celebrations at Times Square, New York. Enjoy!