Are you ready to COMPLETE a StoryBook Scrapbook?

Well, things are getting back to normal for me, which is a huge relief...so now I can get back to some FUN!  Of course, I have loads of things on my "to do" list, which is written in invisible ink, otherwise I might faint dead away at the sight of that long list!

But Creative Memories has a special (until April 30, 2010) to order a 7x5 StoryBook for only $12.95!  So I have one done for a friend, but I want to do a simple, special one for me!  I actually started one as an 8x8 called "My Favorite Things" but I think I will make it a 7x5 and save $5!

If you want to join me in this project, all you have to do is start a 7x5 StoryBook project using StoryBook Creator or StoryBook Creator Plus.  If you don't already have the software, go to my website

www.mycmsite.com/lisabeltran

Then click on the Digital link at the bottom and you can download the free version of the software.  (There's a tutorial also on the website, or call me if you need assistance).

Anyway, then choose 20-30 photos you love (remember, this is a smaller album) and you can probably finish this up in a couple of hours!  Remember, they make great gifts, so now is a great time to give something special that won't break your budget. 

Also, keep an eye on this blog because I'll soon be announcing the date for my National Scrapbook Day event!

Happy (digital) scrapping!

Now's your chance...

Well, if you have been thinking, "maybe I'll try making a Creative Memories Digital StoryBook..." now's the time to do it!

CM is offering $5 off the 7x5 size with personalized soft cover, which makes it only $12.95 for the standard 20 pages! 

So if you don't have the Storybook Creator (free version) or StoryBook Creator Plus 3.0 software on your computer, go to my website www.mycmsite.com/lisabeltran and download the free version and just play with it.  There are tutorials also on www.creativememories.com/digital but basically all you have to do is choose a template (the page style or theme you want) and then drag and drop your photos into the boxes on the template.  You can get your photos from your camera, a disk, or a file on your computer.

If you want a little more help, leave me a comment below (or contact me through my website) and we'll set up a one-on-one (or more if you want to earn Host Credit) and I'll show you how.  If your photos are in the order that you want them to be, you can choose "auto-populate" and they will pop onto the pages automatically!  You can change anything you like before you order it, so don't get scared.

Anyway, this offer is good until April 30, so don't wait too long.  I know this is a busy month for a lot of us, but let's make a date to get together right away, so we don't leave it until the last minute. 


Another thing to keep in mind is that digital scrapbooking is more economical than traditional...though I still love both, we're all keeping a close eye on our budgets, so this is a great way to enjoy and share your photos, and still not break the bank.  And if you want to save even more, Creative Memories Consultants get 30% off all products, including digital!

So check your calendar and let's get this party started!

Expanding my -- and your -- horizons!

I just found out that Creative Memories is going to be providing a special digital training course to Consultants.  We can actually be certified as Digital Specialists.  I'm excited about this as I'm learning by trial and error, but know that there is a lot more I can do with Memory Manager and StoryBook Creator Plus with some more instruction.

Best of all, I can help you with your projects...I can provide coaching and assistance or I can complete the project for you.  This training will help me offer you more services to meet your memory keeping goals. 

And remember, we're not just talking about scrapbooking.  With StoryBook Creator Plus we can make party favors, Save-The-Date cards, graduation or birth announcements.  The only limit is your imagination!

I'll be receiving more information this month so stay tuned.

Cugini!

This is from my "My Favorite Things" Album I'm currently working on.  Some of my favorite pictures of my cousins and good times we have had.  I used the new Vintage Romance Digital Kit and I just love the colors and patterns, they coordinate with so many photos!

I am scheduling digital training for myself soon and when I've completed that I'll be doing digital training, one-on-one or in small groups so you can learn to get your photo albums done quickly AND beautifully!

Crop-o-Rama

I'm hoping to have a National Scrapbook Day Crop this year, probably in April or May.  I haven't had a big event in quite a while, and I think it would be fun and a good incentive for me (and my friends and customers) to have a chunk of time to get caught up on their scrapbooks. 

I'm lining up a location but will have to choose a date soon.  So keep an eye on this blog, my website, and/or your email, because I'm thinking I will have people vote for the date that suits them best.  I don't know if we will be set up for digital scrapbooking, as I'm not sure there are enough electrical outlets at the proposed location, but we will at least have some digital demonstrations. 

Anyway, here's a "challenge" for you.  What project do you think you want to work on for this year's event?  (Don't worry, if you change your mind, that's okay).  But I'd like to get you thinking about it, and everyone who leaves a comment with her/his answer on this post will be entered in a drawing for a little something special for a prize!

So, what'll it be?  A baby album?  Trip?  International convention?  Pet?  Heritage?  Leftover photos that don't seem to fit in any simple category?  Or a tribute to a special friend? 

I can't wait to hear your answers!

Sisters...

Some of you may know that I've had some medical issues lately.  I'm hanging in there, but one of the things I have done for my mental health maintenance is make a scrapbook of me and my sister, since she has helped me so much through all this (not to take away from my loyal husband, but a sister knows you inside out -- we share the same DNA).

So here are a few pages from that book that make me smile every time I see them.

Thank you, my baby sisso!

A new year, some new ideas...

Something about a new year always makes me feel like I should get organized...well, it hasn't happened yet, but there's always a first time, right?  One thing that's been helping me get my photos organized and into albums is Creative Memories software.  Memory Manager is helping me organized the thousands of slides that my dad put on DVD. 

But even more fun is using StoryBook Creator Plus software to make albums!  I have found it so quick and easy to use the pre-made templates to just drag and drop my images onto the pages.  I made a 20 page album in less than 3 hours!

So call me and we'll set up a time so I can show you how to make our software work for you.  And if you can't wait, go to my website and download the StoryBook Creator software (there's a free version available), and try it out.  There's no charge unless you decide to order the book!

Also, check out the links to the Project Center, especially if there's a party or gathering in your future.  There are lots of ideas for party favors and decorations you can make using StoryBook Creator software, and you can customize them to match any theme you have in mind.

So when you're done cleaning out that closet, take a look at the fun at
www.mycmsite.com/lisabeltran