Well, we just enjoyed a wonderful week in California Gold Country, "a place quite northwards, it seems" (if you don't recognize that quote, leave a comment and I'll enlighten you). Anyway, we usually visit Gold Country around this time of year and the only thing I don't love is the heat...but this time, it was pleasantly cool, even cold (to us Los Angelenos, one might even say FREEZING.... which we did say, until Gene and I stopped in Big Trees Calaveras State Park and not only were there little patches of snow on the ground, as we started driving away, REAL SNOWFLAKES were flying around! So that was quite an adventure. I will post the pictures of snow flurries through my bug encrusted windshield in a later post. So that was very exciting.
Almost as exciting as the prospect of going back to Murphys, California, which we hope to do VERY soon...
And perhaps I will start a new blog of adventures in Murphys. Let's see, ThePioneerWoman.com is already taken...maybe TheCountryGirl.com? That's probably taken already, too. So if you have some suggestions, leave 'em in the comments. If your idea wins, I'll send you a free album!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Things that make you smile...
I made a StoryBook called "Cousins." (If any of my cousins are reading this now it is going to spoil the surprise, but it's also a little test to see if they're reading my blog...)
Anyway, I really enjoyed making this album, because I promised myself it was only going to be 20 pages, a 7x5, and I was just going to put the pictures together any old way. Maybe I would combine the same kids on the same page, or maybe not. I didn't worry about chronological order, or including all the dates, or whether So-and-So would think this photo of her was as cute as I thought it was. I just put it together. I don't think I've ever smiled so much when making an album.
And because it's after midnight and it's been a very long day, I can't figure out how to upload pages so you can see just how cute my "Cousins" album is.
I will try to accomplish that on a day when I have more brain cells, but in the meantime, if you want to see this album that is sure to make you smile, too, then leave a comment and I'll send you the link.
Anyway, I really enjoyed making this album, because I promised myself it was only going to be 20 pages, a 7x5, and I was just going to put the pictures together any old way. Maybe I would combine the same kids on the same page, or maybe not. I didn't worry about chronological order, or including all the dates, or whether So-and-So would think this photo of her was as cute as I thought it was. I just put it together. I don't think I've ever smiled so much when making an album.
And because it's after midnight and it's been a very long day, I can't figure out how to upload pages so you can see just how cute my "Cousins" album is.
I will try to accomplish that on a day when I have more brain cells, but in the meantime, if you want to see this album that is sure to make you smile, too, then leave a comment and I'll send you the link.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
It is a truth universally acknowledged...
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife...who scrapbooks!
If Jane Austen had been a scrapbooker, I'm sure that's how she would have started Pride and Prejudice.
In any case, I thought it was a great way to start this springtime entry, and speaking of spring, I'm working on some digital pages of flowers. I hit a snag when I lost the cable to connect my camera to the computer, but I may just find some of my older prints from a long ago visit to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad. Row upon row of ranunculas...which are much prettier than the name would have you believe! Anyway, my sister and I spent half a day meandering among the different colors, and about 4 rolls of film each! Which back then was quite an investment. And I wish I had some digital shots to share with you. But that's why I'm hoping to go back next spring (I'm already too late for this year). However, as soon as I find my camera cable, I'll share some lovely blooms from Disneyland! Spring is a wonderful time to visit the Magic Kingdom and see what the gardeners have been up to...and it can change week by week, so you never know what surprises you'll find.
So if you have a floral fantasy photo you like, please share it with me, and I'll post it here.
Happy scrapping!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Let ME make your scrapbook...
That's right...I know you're too busy, tired, uninspired, fill in the blank... to sit down and work on a scrapbook. But with StoryBook Creator Plus, I can do (most of) the work for you!
You can choose your photos and then put them on a disk or flash drive and we'll go from there.
I'm currently taking an online class to be come a Digitally Endorsed Creative Memories Consultant. But we don't have to wait until I finish...just comment below and I'll contact you to get started on that project you want to have ready for that special occasion...or just because!
I'll have more information on my website soon.
Or if you want to do the album yourself but just need a little help getting started, let me know!
So just comment below ... I'll do the rest!
You can choose your photos and then put them on a disk or flash drive and we'll go from there.
I'm currently taking an online class to be come a Digitally Endorsed Creative Memories Consultant. But we don't have to wait until I finish...just comment below and I'll contact you to get started on that project you want to have ready for that special occasion...or just because!
I'll have more information on my website soon.
Or if you want to do the album yourself but just need a little help getting started, let me know!
So just comment below ... I'll do the rest!
Monday, March 15, 2010
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!
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!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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!
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!
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