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.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
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
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
Friday, November 27, 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
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
Saturday, November 21, 2009
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
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
Monday, November 16, 2009
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
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
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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.
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.
Monday, November 9, 2009
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
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
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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)
( NOW I have to make the time to finish mine and send it off while the 20% off sale is on)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
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
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
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