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Alpharetta, GA, March 12, 2010 DINOTALK SHOWCASES TALKING FRAMES AT SEATRADE 2010 Add a personal message to your special photograph from a cruise or trip

Dinotalk, Inc., creators of the original Talking Envelopes, will showcase its newest product, Talking Frames, at Seatrade Cruise Shipping 2010 in Miami on March 16-18.

Dinotalk’s Talking Frame allows individuals to record a unique, 10-second personal message or sound memory into the company’s 6x8” frame that holds a 4x6” photograph.

“Life’s special times and travels deserve to be remembered and cherished,” said Bart Vantieghem, founder of Dinotalk, Inc. “Our innovative technology allows you to record your own personal message in your own voice in a way that’s sure to be remembered. It’s a fantastic way to put sound with the beauty of your travel pictures.”

The stylish and lightweight frames also are perfect for sending to friends and family. The frames also can be easily customized or embellished.

One only needs to remove the frame from its package, press and hold the REC label and record a 10-second message then remove the Dinotalk happy tab and insert the 4x6” picture to create the pictorial memory.

Dinotalk also will showcase some of its “Naked” collection products, including its XL Envelope and Talking Ornament. The Naked collection allows individuals to embellish the items in unique, fun and clever ways to create a lasting gift or memory and then add a personal sound message.

“Kids love the Naked XL Envelope and Ornament as they can draw upon them, paint on them or glue items to them thus creating a long-lasting travel memory or gift for their parents or grandparents with their own message,” said Vantieghem. “Also, the Talking Ornament can hold a special photo from the trip.”

The Talking Frames and Naked Collection products are available at select retail stores. For more information, please visit www.dinotalk.com or stop by Booth 1718 at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami Show. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alpharetta, GA, January 24, 2010

DINOTALK SHOWCASES MIDNIGHT OIL SCRAPBOOK DESIGNS AT CHA WINTER 2010 See Midnight Oil’s designs featuring Dinotalk’s Naked line in Booth 3745

Dinotalk, Inc., creators of the original Talking Envelopes, announced the showcasing of Midnight Oil Scrapbook Designs using the its Naked Collection products at the Craft & Hobby Association Show in Anaheim on Jan. 24-27.

Midnight Oil Scrapbook Designs work will include embellishments of Dinotalk’s Naked Talking Ornament, Talking Envelope, XL Talking Envelope and Talking Paper. The company also will display a creation using Dinotalk’s Talking Frame.

“I’m pleased to bring our innovative and trend-setting designs using Dinotalk’s Naked Collection to the CHA Show,” says Alison Banholzer, president of Midnight Oil Scrapbook Designs (www.mosdinc.com), a seasoned, original wholesaler of unique scrapbook papers, albums and embellishments.

“Our talking products make a huge and personal lasting impression, whether holding a collection of photos and articles, or one’s wedding picture, anniversary picture, travel experience, or other life memory,” said Bart Vantieghem, founder of Dinotalk.

“Our innovative technology allows you to record your own personal message in your own voice in a way that’s sure to be remembered for many years to come ”

For example, placing a photo in Dinotalk’s Talking Frame or Ornament allows individuals to share and enjoy the magic of a special day or event like graduation with grandparents and other family members, said Vantieghem.

To see a first-hand demo of the Naked Collection, visit Dinotalk at Booth 3745 at the CHA Show. Or, for more information, please visit www.dinotalk.com.   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alpharetta, GA – January 24, 2010 DINOTALK SHOWCASES SPECIAL WORKS BY CHRISTY NELSON AT CHA WINTER 2010 See Christy Nelson’s designs featuring Dinotalk’s Naked line in Booth 3745 Dinotalk, Inc., creators of the original Talking Envelopes, announced the showcasing of Christy Nelson’s designs using its Naked Collection products at the Craft & Hobby Association Show in Anaheim on Jan. 24-27.

Mrs. Nelson’s works include embellishments of Dinotalk’s Naked Talking Frame, Talking Envelope, XL Talking Envelope and Talking Paper. She also will display a creation using Dinotalk’s Talking Ornament. “I look forward to sharing my love for handmade items and having people see my original designs,” says Mrs. Nelson, the Crafty Conservative blogger (craftyconservative.blogspot.com) who also has her own website – www.christynelson.net – that helps people learn about crafting, making handmade items and sharing their works and stories. Dinotalk’s Naked collection includes Talking Photo Frames, Talking Envelopes, XL Talking Envelopes, Talking Ornaments and Talking Paper. “Our talking products make a huge and personal lasting impression whether holding a collection of photos and articles or one’s wedding picture, anniversary picture, travel experience, or other life memory,” said Bart Vantieghem, founder of Dinotalk. “Our innovative technology allows you to record your own personal message in your own voice in a way that’s sure to be remembered for many years to come ” For example, placing a photo in Dinotalk’s Talking Frame or Ornament allows individuals to share and enjoy the magic of a special day or event like graduation with grandparents and other family members, said Vantieghem. To see a first-hand demo of the Naked Collection, visit Dinotalk at Booth 3745 at the CHA Show. Or, for more information, please visit www.dinotalk.com.

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Alpharetta, GA – July 27, 2010

A.C. MOORE PERSONALIZES GIFT CARDS WITH DINOTALK’S TALKING ENVELOPES Arts & Crafts Chain Offers Everyday Collection of Recordable Gift Card Holders

Dinotalk, Inc., creators of the original Talking Envelopes, announced the availability of four Everyday styles of its Talking Envelopes at A.C. Moore stores throughout the East Coast today, prior to the start of the summer CHA Show.

Dinotalk’s Talking Envelopes, which are specially designed to hold a store’s gift card, allow individuals to record a unique, 10-second personal message or sound memory onto the envelope.

The stylish and lightweight Talking Envelopes are perfect for holding and sending a gift card for someone’s birthday, anniversary, graduation, a special thank you, or other life moment, according to Bart Vantieghem, founder of Dinotalk, Inc.

“Our innovative technology allows people to record their own personal message in their own voice in a way that’s sure to surprise and be remembered when they open one of our Talking Envelopes.”

“Whether serious or silly, romantic or inspirational, the collection of Talking Envelopes at A.C. Moore can deliver your message with originality for play back time and time again,” said Vantieghem. “It’s a gift that they’ll treasure long after spending the original gift card.”

Retailers can see Dinotalk’s entire line of Talking Envelopes, including the company’s Naked Envelope, at the CHA Summer Show in Rosemont, Ill., in booth 1216 on July 27-29.

Based in Berlin, N.J., A.C. Moore operates 135 stores from Maine to Florida offering a wide variety of arts, crafts and floral merchandise. To find the nearest A.C. Moore store, visit http://www.acmoore.com/e-acm.StoreLocator.aspx  

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Alpharetta, GA, August 12, 2010 ERIN SCHLOSSER WINS THE 2010 DINOTALK SCRAPBOOK INVITATIONAL The Founder of Schlosser Designs Embellishes an Envelope into a Home

Dinotalk, Inc., creators of the original Talking Envelopes, announced that Erin Schlosser of Schlosser Designs was the winner of the 2010 Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational. The 2010 Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational featured embellished Talking Envelopes, Talking Frames and Talking Ornaments from top designers and scrapbookers from across North America.

Scrapbooking enthusiasts and industry experts saw the finalists’ works in person and voted on the overall top design at the Craft & Hobby Show at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., in late July, as well as online at www.dinotalk.com. The winning entry collecting the most votes was Erin Schlosser’s embellishment of a Dinotalk Naked XL Envelope into a home. “The finalists’ embellished designs from Dinotalk’s Naked collection of talking products were simply sensational,” says Bart Vantieghem, founder of Dinotalk, Inc., “but Ms. Schlosser’s work really stood out among the voters for exceptional creativity.”

In addition to running Schlosser Designs – www.schlosserdesigns.com – Ms. Schlosser writes a blog, including her famous Tuesday Tutorials, on creative designs for crafters of all levels.

For winning the 2010 Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational, Ms. Schlosser earned a gift certificate for use on Scrapbook.com – www.scrapbook.com – along with a matching donation to the charity of her choice.

“We were thrilled to present the works in the Scrapbook Invitational of other top designers and scrapbookers, such as Ali Banholzer, Christy Nelson and Erin Bassett. These designers and others already look forward to challenging Ms. Schlosser in next year’s event, which will take place at the CHA Show in Los Angeles on Jan. 29-Feb. 1,” says Vantieghem.

“Dinotalk’s Naked collection takes scrapbooking and craft making to a whole new dimension and level with the ability to add a personal recording to an ornament, envelope, frame or paper,” says Vantieghem. “Whether serious or silly, romantic or inspirational, the Naked collection of Talking products from Dinotalk allows you to design and deliver your message with originality for play back time and time again,” said Vantieghem. “It’s a gift that they’ll treasure for a long, long time.”

The win of the 2010 Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational is something Ms. Schlosser will cherish for a long, long time. “I’ve always loved to design and make things so I’m really honored to win this year’s Scrapbook Invitational,” says Ms. Schlosser. “When I’m not helping others design, I’m experimenting with different kinds of crafting materials and techniques. With my spare time, I create new downloadable project kits, sewing patterns and new stamps for my boutique line as a way to offer unique designs to everyone through my site.”  

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Alpharetta, GA — July 26, 2010

  POLLS NOW OPEN IN THE 2010 DINOTALK SCRAPBOOK INVITATIONAL

  Dinotalk, Inc., creators of the original Talking Envelopes, announced the opening of the polls in the 2010 Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational.

  The 2010 Dinotalk Scrapbook Invitational features embellished Talking Envelopes, Talking Frames and Talking Ornaments from top designers and scrapbookers in North America.

Individuals can see the finalists’ works in person and vote on the overall top design at the Craft & Hobby Show at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., at the Dinotalk booth (booth 1216).  Additionally, individuals and scrapbooking enthusiasts can see the designs and vote online at www.dinotalk.com.

  “The finalists’ embellished designs from Dinotalk’s NAKED COLLECTION of talking products are simply sensational,” says Bart Vantieghem, founder of Dinotalk, Inc. “We’re thrilled to present the work of these top designers and scrapbookers, such as Ali Banholzer, Christy Nelson and others, as well as be able to share their wonderful designs with the world,” says Vantieghem. The overall top vote getter will receive a gift certificate for use on Scrapbook.com, as well as a donation to the charity of his/her choice, he said.

  “Dinotalk’s NAKED COLLECTION takes scrapbooking and craft making to a whole new dimension and level with the ability to add a personal recording to an ornament, envelope, frame or paper,” says Vantieghem. “Whether serious or silly, romantic or inspirational, the Naked collection of Talking products from Dinotalk allows you to design and deliver your message with originality for play back time and time again,” said Vantieghem. “It’s a gift that they’ll treasure for a long, long time.” 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alpharetta, GA — Friday May 15, 2009 COMMUNICATION IN TODAY’S HIGH TECH WORLD: Are we losing touch?

In today’s world, where communication seems easy, we must ask ourselves: are we losing our personal touch? Yes, we call, text, Tweet, MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google each other incessantly to stay connected and informed. High tech communication technology allows us to communicate with hundreds, if not thousands of people every day and everywhere. At times, we’re so focused on the technology, that we often neglect the positive & powerful impact of hearing the voice of a friend, a relative, or a loved one. With the genuine intent of bridging the miles & smiles across the world, Alpharetta, Georgia based entrepreneur, Bart Vantieghem (aka Chief Dino) and his team, set out to create exciting retail products, that let us communicate again in a very personal way. At the center of the business model for his company, Dinotalk, Inc., is the overwhelming desire to bring friends and families closer together with an amazing product line of recordable (talking) and pre-recorded (singing) products. Happiness is the mission. Dinotalk’s Talking Paper empowers you to record a personal message and insert it into almost any greeting card. Simply record your personal message, remove the self-adhesive backing and affix it to any greeting card. The lucky receiver of your card will not only read the heartfelt expressions written on the card, but will also hear your voice and that very special message that you recorded. Gift cards are often the gift of choice in today’s busy world, though they might come across as impersonal. Dinotalk’s Talking Envelope is a recordable gift card holder, which provides the solution for a truly personal gift. Simply record a special message with your Talking Envelope and insert your gift card into it. Your gift will be warmly remembered with it’s one of a kind personalized expression. Let’s not forget about the 2009 holiday season that will introduce Dinotalk’s Talking Ornament. It let’s you record a personal message and insert a gift card and/or picture. Finally Dinotalk introduces the Talking Frame that gives us ‘communication techies’ the personalization options for every day, the holidays and life’s milestones.  Record your personal message and insert a 4 x 6’’ photograph to create the perfect keepsake gift. Finally, Dinotalk is launching the Singing versions of all current Talking products. All Singing products come with a pre-recorded melody like the all-time holiday classic, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” It’s a truly special way to say “I care”. High Tech Communication = Impersonal … NO WAY! Dinotalk gives you the chance to connect the miles & smiles across your world with your personal message, simply recorded in your own voice. Personal communication in a high tech world has never been better. Meet the Dinotalk team at the National Stationery Show in New York City, May 17th -20th (Jacob Javits Center).