Let it Snow...

The white stuff is falling like crazy out there so I thought I should post the word art challenge that I created for the facebook group Digi know as it seemed quite fitting.  It is SO easy to make your own word art titles...think of a word. Brainstorm other words or phrases that relate to the key word. Create the words in different fonts and give them all shadows from the format tab. Flatten the text to make them one!

To use this word art, clcik on the image to enlarge, right click to save as. You can bring it into storybook using your content manager.

I think I might just have to use this word art in a layout for this year...tomorrow I will have to take the pictures as it looks as though this is a big storm.  Thanks Lizz for reminding me that it has been forever since I posted...I guess online is always open, no holidays here!

For more word art go to the project center on my website. www.mycmsite.com/cre8memories

Click on digital scrapbooking, click on digital freebies. WOW, these gals are good!

A little bit of Digital and a little bit of Traditional

Traidtional First:

This weekend I took to Summerland for a day crop with consultants Sandra G and Kimmie B. I needed that! It is incredible when you take time for yourself to create how good you feel afterwards. ( I walked the talk ) For one of the layouts I did I used the solid cardstock as the background and papered and layered squares around it. ( A little bit of inking too...) I have lost my digital camera cord so I have to wait to post the pic. Thanks ladies for that awesome experience.

Digital Second:

There is a "Creative Memories - Go Digital" group on facebook that is run by the designers for the company. They post dicussion topics and layout challenges. Here is my contribution to the layout challenge. SO much fun to create! I played with the 3D filter, right clicking all the way! ( Right click to flatten text, right click to filter and select the 3D option) Search in groups and add yourself to join in on the FUN!

I think there is a new challenge I will have to try...

Out of the frying pan...

Well this weekend was a CRAZY one. With birthday parties a cookie exchange and at the end of it all a sick little bug, I don't think I knew what day it was, or what time it was for that matter. But we did manage to have a quick picture done with Santa. Matthew didn't really want to be there and his HAT HAD to stay on. James was really excited to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas, santa wasn't all that excited to listen ( it was the END of the day) and little Jack was thrilled, he wanted Santa's beard!

But I have the opportunity to work on a beautiful hardcover album for a local photographer. It features aerial photos featuring some of the South Okanagan's finest landmarks. And it really took me away from the crazies of sick and the shopping buzz all around. Thank you to Mike Biden for this opportunity!

I also sent away for my Christmas Cards, a little later than planned but that seems to be the way it goes. ( I will post them post Christmas...)

Have you been the Creative Memories Project Center lately? They are doing such a fabulous job of creating some fantastic Christmas gifts and crafting ideas. The Digital Facebook site also has a page contest on right now...I will post my entry later this week.

Back to sickies and a teething baby.

My new favourite place to go...

Last night as I was searching for inspiration ( minor procrastination) I stumbled apon this woman and her amazing ability to create beauty. It makes me feel like I am home, time seems to stop on her website and I soak it in and lap it up! I hope you do the same.

http://www.karenika.com/

One of her courses speaks about living in the moment and doing what you want to do. So I decided I too needed a list. ( Really it is the end of the year and we all make one anyways) Personally I think I am always making one but it mostly contains milk and vegetables, and chocolate.

1. BE one with me in the quiet moments as this pertains to my spiritual being, my connection with God the Creator...more Yoga.

2. Pray on my own and with my boys. ( we do this sometimes but we can do more)
I think I am daily looking upwards and saying thank you.

3. HUGS. Sometimes with all that is going on in my life I find frustration and fear gets the better of me...I need to stop, think about why I am frustrated, acknowledge the fears and move on to make room for love and give those little boys hugs.

4. Time with friends and family...I like my evenings when I am working with my friends, but I still need more time for walks and talks. I have to work on this one.

5. Create. My business is now work, work I love but I am finding myself needing to dedicate those part time hours to get done just a bit of what I want to achieve. So now I NEED time to schedule my creative hours!

5. Photographs...2010 means new camera. SLR time.

Maybe I will be able to post my pictures...if I make the time.

Post R.ELEM. Craft Day

Today we participated in the second annual Rutland PAC craft fair, although the numbers through the door weren't as high as expected it was still a great place to meet some fabulous people! Mert Schneider and her table of quirky comical gift for Christmas had me in stitches, Trina ( skilled designer) and her hand sewn bibs and wipes were fantastic. Heather's jewelry was beautiful and WELL priced and the ever talented Desiree Spenst and her altrered art was both fair priced and beautiful,  but my favourite booth was that of Virgo Verona, her handcrafted Collage wall art is unique beyond words and I am in LOVE. This gal is GOOD. ( I will have more on her soon!) I have her contact info if you want to know more.

As per my work, I have LOTS to do, many people to contact and with Christmas just around the corner I HAVE to get my Christmas cards printed. Luckily I contacted Mary at Kettle Valley and she will get me going on custom cards, thank you Mary.


More ideas on what to make for Christmas, check out the Project Center for the Holiday Idea Project of the Day.

I like this one!

Holiday Project Idea of the Day-November 26, 2009

This weekend ;)

This Saturday, tomorrow my mother and I will be at the Rutland Elementary School PAC Crafter's Showcase

I will be selling homemade tags, cards and takeout boxes. ( chocolate filled perfect for a teacher or co-worker)

I have a limited selection of tag punches, leaf punches, puzzle and snowflake punches onsite. For the Digital Diva's I have some great holiday gift giving ideas using the digital software! Come and check it out.


Rutland Elementary School PAC


proudly presents its

2nd Annual Crafter’s Showcase

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND Join us on

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

10:00am – 3:00pm

At 620 webster road

• Featuring local artisans and

their unique crafts and items

• There is sure to be something for

everyone on your shopping list

• There will also be a concession

filled with yummy treats

All Day Crop on Sunday...

On Sunday there is an All Day event at the Country Rhodes clubhouse in Ellison. This will be the perfect opportunity for digital interested individuals to check out the software in action and even try it out if they dare choose. Email me for more info: jeremyandmelissa@shaw.ca

But for those that need digital ideas now please go to my website and check out the project center, as we get closer to Christmas the ideas get better and better!!!!

www.mycmsite.com/cre8memories
Click on Project Center

BUSY Weekend!

WOW this weekend was amazing! With a digital open house and HUGE success at Prospera the digital software is taking photo lovers to the next level. I am trying my darndest to catch up to the emails and requests for the Free Calendar and Storybook download.

We ( Prospera Ladies ) are SO pumped that we are working on setting up a digital class in Kelowna to help people create meaningful Christmas gifts, CAN WE DO IT??? Cross your fingers that we get access!

All orders must be in by December 2nd to make the shipping cut off for Christmas.

If you are free this weekend there is a Digital and Traditional Project Day at Country Rhodes Rec Center in Ellison. Nov 22nd, 10-4pm. $15. Contact me for more details and to Register.

Cheers, Melissa

Playing in Storybook

Here is a quick little "how to" that I developed for my Digital Class...HAVE FUN.

Creative Memories Storybook 3.0 Plus 2009



Paper and Embellishments



Open Storybook 3.0

Click on Check for Pricing and Content

Virtual Paper Packs/Embellishments – cost money but are specific to your needs and can be used over and over again

These import directly into the program when purchased



Open www.mycmsite.com/cre8memories

Click on Project Center, click on Digital Scrapbooking

Click on Digital Freebies

Follow directions as advised for your selection (looking at importing your own content)



Create New Project or Open Project and check out your NEW content



Creating your own Content (Advanced)



Paper

This can be as simples and creating a shape, in the shapes under content ( select rectangle )

Adding punched out/created shapes( from the content- shapes button)

Copy and past the shapes

Vary the sizes ( drag and re-shape the punch)



Play with the filter (optional)



Making your own embellishment using text

Insert text in various sizes ( insert - text tab/button)

Layer your text, overlap your text

Play with the opacity and colour ( in cut and fill and in format tab)

Group your text elements ( shift and click on each text element)

Flatten your text together in the arrange tab

Right click to save as content.

Santa Presents - Digital Calendar Video

I had a fabulous time in Penticton this weekend at the Santa Presents with Kim, Cathleen and Sandra and met some wonderful people looking to DO MORE with thier photos. Thank you ladies for the opportunity and thank you to all the amazing people I met along the way and the ladies that put it all together.

Calendar HOW TO:
There is a calendar how to posted on November 1st  ( look to the right of the screen in the archives) but I have also found this video helping those with the software make a beautiful calendar!

http://smail01.creativememories.com/track?type=click&mailingid=1535&messageid=1801&databaseid=1554&serial=1229458504&emailid=jeremyandmelissa@shaw.ca&userid=54351&extra=&&&2018&&&http://antiochcompany.cachefly.net/video/2009/10/12x18Calendar.wmv

Digital Classes in Winfield

Tonight was the start of the digital scrapbooking classes in Winfield. With 9 women and an array of abilities we managed to install the FREE software and dabble a bit in the 3.0 plus. The calendar function is quite spectacular. To be able to personalize a calendar by inserting a photo into a date square makes this software truley amazing. And then change the calendar style, font etc. LOVE IT!

( NOW I have to make the time to finish mine and send it off while the 20% off sale is on)

How to make a Personalized Photo Calendar

Please follow the steps to get the FREE Storybook 3.0 product downlaoded...

to get set up first go to: www.mycmsite.com/cre8memories
Click on Shop Products
Click on Digital Scrapbooking
CLick on Digital Scrapbooking Software
Click on FREE Storybook Creator PLus 3.0 Download

Next get those photos ready, select 4-6 of your favourite photos from each month and put them in a seperate folder ready to import into the Storybook Calendar Templates. If you are savvy you might figure out the rest without me, but stay tuned for more HOW TO's

Make your own CM Digital Calendar Step by Step:

Are your photos ready for this??!!

48-72 of your favourite photos from throughout the year. – if you have troubles getting to this point I have the perfect Christmas present for you! Memory Manager 3.0! EMAIL ME J

- Put them in a file/folder marked calendar on your DESKTOP

Step 1 – Software Ready
In order to make it, we have to get it all set up. This can be done with a couple of clicks and a little download time.

Open Storybook Creator 3.0
Click on the Software Updates at the bottom left corner of your screen (you will be directed to the internet)
Close Storybook, notice screen and program
Internet Explorer - Click on the update, make sure you click on RUN/OPEN
Follow the instructions as directed by the pop up windows

After update is complete...
click on Storybook to open the program it is now up to date to make CALENDARS

Step 2 - DOWNLOADING FREE TEMPLATES

Before you click on make a NEW project
Click on Check Pricing and Content on the top toolbar
Click on Canada
Click on Shop Products ( top toolbar)
Click on Digital Scrapbooking ( Side toolbar)
Click on Digital Content downloads
Click on FREE Downloadable Themes
Click on the FREE 3.0 Calendar Downloads or the plus Calendar template downloads ( pre-designed is FAST)

Follow the pop up instructions and make sure you click on RUN/OPEN
Don’t click on SAVE.

These will be imported INTO Storybook 3.0 directly!


Have a break, stretch or do 20 sit ups as this download continues…



Step 3 –
Once download is complete go to Storybook 3.0 main page
Click on Create New Project
Look on the side and find the 12x18 calendar option
Click on the 12x18 calendar ( make sure you select the template to open)

To Add photos from your calendar folder click on ADD
Click on get all photos
Click on Next

TADA J

Step 4 –

Your beginning calendar project should be in front of you,
Now is your time to play…

Features of Storybook 3.0

You should have January in front of you, you can change the look of January
By going to, and clicking on, the home tab at the top and then clicking on
Change this page, you can select a different layout.

After you have selected your layout…

On the right side of the screen you have a Photos tab and a pages tab
( a content tab too in plus)
Click on the Photos tab
You can drag and drop your photos from their location into the grey squares; you will know when the photo can be inserted because the grey square turns yellow.

Click on the Text boxes twice to insert your text, you can edit your font in the second tab at the top. ( Photo and Text Edit combined feature tab) *
Make sure your text is selected before you go to edit it.

The Dates can be edited as well. For 3.0 users double click on the text boxes in the calendar dates to add text. For plus users, right click and play around…or drag and drop your photos into the dates J

*In 3.0 plus you will click on the Format Photo or Format Text tab to edit your photos and text.







Ready to order?

Click on the Home tab
Click on the Order Shopping Bag

You will need to register at the Creative Memories Digital Center
Use Consultant ID # 32325673
Follow the prompts to complete your purchase!
Congrats, this is a personal, easy
and affordable Christmas gift, ENJOY!!!

Contact me if you would like a personalized calendar for your sports team…featured players, and season play schedule can be added to make something really special for the sports fan!


Melissa Harris
Creative Memories Consultant
250-491-3180
jeremyandmelissa@shaw.ca
Digital Storybooks use: #32325673
Click here to see the Newest product or to shop online for home delivery!

Haven’t used your Storybook Software yet, and can’t make it to a class CLICK HERE
NEW online DIGITAL CLASSES J four 30 minute sessions and you are PUBLISHED

Check out my website for creative inspiration…we have a new project center that is fabulous and FULL of great ideas for ALL photo occasions
Click on PROJECT CENTER

Creating a Photo Calendar, FREE Program Template

Hey folks,

I will be posting HOW to create your own Digital Photo Calendar for 2010 gift giving starting next week.

to get set up first go to:

www.mycmsite.com/cre8memories
Click on Shop Products
Click on Digital Scrapbooking
CLick on Digital Scrapbooking Software
Click on FREE Storybook Creator PLus 3.0 Download

Next get those photos ready, select 4-6 of your favourite photos from each month and put them in a seperate folder ready to import into the Storybook Calendar Templates.

If you are savvy you might figure out the rest without me, but stay tuned for more HOW TO's

HAPPY Halloween!

Retreat Time!

Alert Scrapbooking Retreat!!!!

Silver Star time again...

We would love it if you could join us for a day filled with scrapbooking, gifts, and plenty of prizes at the scenic and relaxing Silver Lode Inn atop Silver Star Mountain Resort in Vernon, BC.
This is a two day, two night event starting as soon as you arrive Friday evening and finishing Sunday at 11am. This is a NON-STOP CROP, so you can try out new tools and play with new product lines. All food is included and please contact me if you have any food restrictions. There are four to a suite so please specify whom you want to stay with. Singles will be bunked with other great women so no worries if you register solo.

All croppers will take home a minimum of $40 retail in make and takes great for Christmas gifts or to keep for yourself. Make cards, catch up on your albums or just come for the FUN!!! ( Bring your own wine) All styles of Croppers are Welcome!

Date: October 16th, 17th and 18th 2009

Cost for the retreat is $195 and this includes accommodation, food, gifts and prizes. One night and day crop rates available please enquire.

Space is limited so register with:

Melissa Harris (Creative Memories Consultant) – 250-491-3180
email at jeremyandmelissa@shaw.ca

Registration Deadline: September 29th, 2009, Fees payable by phone or internet banking. Cash or Cheque drop off also. Please call me to reserve your space and email requested info to me asap.

Silver Star Scrap and Retreat ‘09

Name: Phone # : _____________
Address:
Email: __________________

Whoa it has been a while...

OK, it has been too long and I have to get a one post in. Here is my new little man and the discover baby boy predesigned page I put him and the rest of the family in!

For fabulous FREE DIGI DOWNLOADS go to www.creativememories.ca and check out the project center!

How to download and use digital overlays...

One of my favourite digital overlays is the Frost. ( I think it has to do with the recent addiction to snowflakes!) In this design I ovelayed the "frost" on the paper but not on the pictures. I could do this by moving the layers within the elements on the page. Keeping the photos on the top and the overlayed paper underneath it allowed me to create my own paper in a couple of fast and easy steps.

Download digital overlays at www.mycmsite.com/cre8memories

Click on Digtial Scrapbooking

Click on Digital Content Downloads

Cick on Digital Enhancements

Follow the purchasing process and ENJOY!!!

Cheers, Melissa