My blog is a place where I share my family memories in a variety of fun project ideas. Life gets busy, and its nice to be able to look back and remember those special occasions before the memory fades, or gets lost! This is more than a hobby for me, its how my kids remember the best parts of their childhood, by reliving them in their digital scrapbooks with the stories they tell! Come create with me and be amazed how your projects can touch the life's of your loved ones.
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So I've said it before and I'll say it again!! I LOVE THIS BOOK!! I have seen it in 2 of my gals Starter Kits and I just CAN'T wait to get started on one of my own for me and mum!! :o) My kids love to hear stories of me as a child, especially the naughty ones! I remember asking my parents these same questions.
Why do children delight in hearing about us before we were the mothers and fathers?
Because it gives them a sense of belonging; a history of themselves. It is because of this I am anxious to start working on this 8x8 storybook. Hardcover for durability and about $50 when all is published and delivered. (Not to mention that an 8x8 album IS the pick of the month product this month and YES if you are a CLUB Premier Member you get a HUGE Discount!)
Think of this. Mother's Day is coming and your children will spend hours working on a gift for you. Why not spend just a little time making them something too? They can read it while you are off getting a manicure and then talk about it when you meet up for lunch!
Here are some excerpts from the book:
Simple to create, this project is a template in the Template Gallery at www.StoriesLastForever.com. You can do this, and I will help.
As a new month begins, I want to thank you for reading! It has been so fun for me to create projects and share them virtually with the world! Ok, not the world, but one follower at a time. For your benefit, I have been looking at ways to improve your experience here and I wanted to point out some new features to you below AND do a promotion for the month of March!
Since I would like to increase the readership of my business blog, I am doing a promotion! For the first 10 new followers I will give you a 12x12 page credit to create what you like. In addition, for everyone who becomes a follower in March I will hold adrawing for a free 6x9 Spiral bound book credit. Winners will be (you guessed it) posted on the blog. So please spread the word to your friends!
Features:
*Feedback. At the end of each post, you have several options for feedback. You can always post a message, but for the super busy (like myself) sometimes, a click of a button is more what you need. So, now you can offer your opinion with a click! Nifty, yes?
*Heritage Makers Television. Easy to watch video tutorials on all sorts of digital storybooking subjects. How simple am I trying to make it? Pretty darn simple. Take lots of pictures this week, woncha?
*Side Bar - Did you see!? Many ask who my favorite photographers are. So COME SEE!! These photographers all range in different pricing, however, the best is that they ALL offer you the chance to purchase the DVD & Copyrights of your photos!! Publishing how you want couldn't BE any easier with amazing photographers like these!
AND, we have Specials! Each month I will post quick and easy links to help you see our specials and promotions at a glance! If something tickles your fancy, please don't hesitate to ask, I'm here to serve! :o)
So be sure to check back often for GREAT ideas and inspiration and of course our winners!
Oh I was SO excited to get this in the mail today! I did this project for a new friends catering business and just had to post!
Raise your hand if you think books are just for babies, families and crazy, crafty people with unlimited amounts of time and energy... Ok, that was a lot of hands! Truth be told, full color Storybooks are a great way to market your business and showcase what you do best! How so?
They can use this tool at bridal fairs, consultant meetings, expo events, photo studio's, networking events, super market and in their gorgeous showrooms.
This hardcover, full color book with velvet linen papers comes with 21 pages standard, but can be customized with up to 99 pages easliy and inexpensively. Very professional, this book is guaranteed to impress!
"So, you may have noticed my posts have slowed a little and that is becasue I am on VACATION!Hooray for vacations! I wake up daily to the crash of the Pacific ocean and the rich taste of locally grown coffee. It's all good. But before you start to hate me, let me finish my post.
I was a scrapbooking enthusiast for 8 years. Stickers, letters, diecuts, paper. The smell of adhesive made me giddy. I still love to have paint in my cuticles and glue on the tips of my fingers. But let's be honest. I have two active children and I'm pretty active myself. I don't always have the time to get everything out and cover every flat surface just to make a page.
A friend told me about digital scrapbooking and I balked! No THANKS mamn! I don't wanna! Blech.
But she convinced me to just try it... so against my will I did and I will never go back.
Here are the pros of Digital Storybooking:
You can do it from your private bungalow in Kauai (or anywhere there is wireless internet!)
There is no waste... no stray letter Z's that don't get used, no pictures that you can't bear to toss.
There is nothing to store. No disks, no supplies, nothing.
It is far less expensive.
You can complete books in an hour, rather than a year!
You can digi-book while watching a movie with your partner!
Another FUN and amazing day with some of the BEST friends and vendors in town AND of course, new friends met!! You just can't beat the excitement that new engaged couples and their families bring!!
Ok, so I have to show off the new banner Katrina made for me cuz it just is perfect for all my needs and I'm VERY Excited about it! :o) Thank you Katrina!!
Booth - I proped up all the tables on the 5 inch bed lifts and they worked out SO much better this time! :o)
Meet Brooke & Joey!
Brooke and her mom came to the last bridal fair and I just feel in love with her pictures and design's I had to ask her and joey to be the NEXT Model in the booth! LoL. Luckily she obliged and LOOK how CUTE they are! LOVE it! Brooke and Joey had their pictures taken together at her bridals before their wedding then she had her 18x24 poster mounted on this magnet board and it fit perfectly. Great display at her reception too!
Photos by: Kate Peterson - Website: www.elisabethkatephotography.blogspot.com
A new 16x20 Canvas of Matt and Camille - I so had to sneak another canvas of them in since she earned the one of her and Isa. - Thank heavens for the host rewards!! :o)
Photos by: Garrett Smith - (sorry gals, he took his website down cuz he got to busy and wants to focus on school!) I know, I know...GREAT Photos!
We've got a NEW Wedding Trend! Bridal Bouquet Charms!!
Bouquet Courtesy of Design Divas ~ www.DesignDivasutah.com
With over 10 years of experience, Design Divas can offer you a unique range of options for any budget. Their in-house florists, decorators, graphic artists, and cake specialists can make your event just the way you want. Melissa (from DESIGN DIVAS) was INCREDIBLE to put together this bouquet the night before to help us promote these beautiful, and personalized charms! This display was a major highlight of the event and we even ran out of their business cards as one of the best florist at the event. Visit their website for more details and call me to get your Bridal Bouquet Charm! :o)
Bridal Shower with a Twist!
Food Courtesy of EJ Catering ~ www.ejcatering.blogspot.com
Of course we do Cookbooks! And what a funner place to put a cookbook together than at a bridal shower!? Everyone creates their favorite dish and brings for everyone to sample at the bridal shower. We put all the recipes together and TaDa!! The Bride has a New Cookbook with Recipes Tried and TRUE!! :o)
Ahhh... well, it was a great event and lots of fun to see old vendor friends and make new friends! In fact, be sure to watch for their links. You'll LOVE what they have to offer for brides AND Families! :o)
So Last night it hit me as we were getting ready for Rilans birthday party and jaden asked, "Mom, can we heart attack the house like we did a couple of years ago?" WOW! I can't believe he remembers that, AND that they were all excited to do it! So we got out our hearts, made more, put on our conversations and the house is NOW Heart Attacked!! So Fun to do before V-Day! So now we're all LOVEY DOVEY! Hehehe
AND here is another way to help you "Feel the Love!"
