August is Amazing with Heritage Makers

  

New Art for August

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Even the “lazy days of summer” seem to fly by fast, and leave us wishing for more. The good news is that we can preserve those sweet summer days and hold on to the warm memories—and this month’s newsletter will show you how! Along with sizzling new art, the month of August brings us an additional 10% discount on HM 12 x 12 storybooks—one of HM’s best-selling products! This issue brings you Studio tips for aligning letters, templates for sports-themed projects, wonderful ideas for preserving summer moments and more. So don’t wait to dive in and get inspired! As summer winds down and the season of holiday gift preparation begins, I encourage you to consider becoming a Consultant on my Heritage Makers team. You’ll save even more money on those meaningful gifts you’re planning to give, while pursuing a financially rewarding business opportunity that can help lift the lives of you and your family. Contact me today and I can share more information with you about how our entire team would help you learn to bring meaningful HM moments to your family and friends.

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The HM photo manager has been upgraded! Have a look here. Workshop hosting—what's not to love? Read more here. Paychecks for your bank acount and your heart! Learn more here. A shout-out to our wonderful Club HM members! Read more here. Inspirations Online Classes Sending Them Back to School Thu, August 9, 2012 8 PM CDT Studio Project Manager Lynda Angelastro and Marketing and Communications Coordinator Cynthia Coulon show you how to be a more purposeful part of your childrens' school day with unique projects to showcase talents, thank teachers and strengthen friendships. Watch here. Say Goodbye to Summer Thu, August 23, 2012   8 PM CDT Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro shows you fast and easy ways to finish your vacation, reunion, beach and other summer scrapbooking. Register Here Upcoming Themes & Specials August: 12 x 12 Storybooks (save 10%) September: 8 x 20 Canvas (save 10%)October: Calendars (save 10%) Notice: Website maintenance August 18 @ 11 p.m. Central to August 19 @ 3 a.m. Central Click here to start a project now. http://studio.heritagemakers.com/getStarted/ Go to my web site at http://HeritageMakers.com/Rebecca or contact me via email at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about Heritage Makers.

Tips and Tricks

Making the Perfect Circle
If making a photo into a perfect circle has always seemed a bit mysterious, follow our easy steps for creating a circle that’s not only perfect, it’s resizable!



1. To make a photo into a perfect circle, start with a perfect square. Easiest way? Pull up a paper from the paper bucket, lock it and then swap your photo in.



2. Turn your photo into a circle by going to the EFFECTS tab of the TOOLBOX and sliding the bar next to the ROUND CORNERS box all the way to the right. This works but only for this size!


3. If you’d like your circle to be resizable, or your circle ever looks slightly flat on one side, enter 1000 in the ROUND CORNERS numeric entry box and your circle will round perfectly.



4. With 1000 entered in the ROUND CORNERS numeric entry box, your circle will stay round as you increase or decrease the size.

5. Squares become circles. If you need an oval, start with a rectangular photo and use the 1000 technique. With 1000 entered you can also resize your oval over and over and it will stay the same shape.



6. The 1000 trick works with papers as well as photos.

You’ll love how easy it is to design with circles now you know the 1000 trick.

Rebecca Brooks
Heritage Makers
Personal Publishing Consultant

Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com
http://www.OurPhotoStories.com

New Art

Watch for new art later this month as a bumper set of collections is released in conjunction with the Heritage Makers consultant conference “Reunion.” Art goes live the 19th of August and contains collections for both August and September. This two-month offering stays at the top of the art collections through the 1st of October. Don’t miss it. It’ll be huge! For a handy reference this month, take a look at these hot-topic art suggestions. Broken down by category, these are our best picks for subjects we know you’re often working on.


Life Stories
Many Heritage Makers start their Studio experience by documenting the lives of a loved one. If you’re working on a family history, making a tribute to Mom or telling Grandpa’s story; check out these collections. "My Life and Story: An Autobiography Kit" by Jady Day Studio from ScrapMatters is a wonderful way to tell any family or female story. "Retrospect" from Design by Dani of Sweet Shoppe Designs has word art that marks the decades, camera elements to highlight photos and papers in neutral colors made just for the men in your life. "Family Ties" by Kristin Cronin-Barrow of Sweet Shoppe Designs features a page-size family tree embellishment, all kinds of family-related word art you and papers to pull it all together.



Baby
For those with new family members in your midst, Studio is packed with perfect collections. "Basic Hush Little Baby" by Bellisae of Digital-Crea is full of the softest papers and elements for the tiniest boys and girls. "Sweet Little Girl" by Dydge of Digital-Crea is pink, pretty and perfect for newborn to toddler girls, while "Mister Blue" by Ange of Little Dreamer Designs works beautifully for bundles of joy wrapped in blue. Two other baby favorites, not shown here include "Sweet Safari" by LilyAnne Rae Taylor of Imaginary Crackers and "Baby Basics" by Jill Means of Legacy Design. Check them all out.



Wedding
If there’s a wedding on the horizon; check out "Platinum Dreams" by Krystal Hartley of Sweet Shoppe Designs, "Blessed" by Sahlin Studio and "Love Story" by Jill Means of Legacy Design. Each is packed with papers, word art and embellishments easily customized for invitations before or albums after the wedding.


Birthday
Throwing a birthday party? You’ll want invitations and thank you cards. Use our "Here 4 the Party" collection by Kristin Cronin-Barrow of Sweet Shoppe Designs, "Cake & Ice Cream" by Amanda Dykan or “Celebration" by Jill Means of Legacy Design. Each has its own take on how to celebrate.


Girl with Attitude Collections
If you have a much-adored monkey living at your house, a girl who loves anything ladybug or a rock and roll wannabe, we’ve got collections to fit her personality. Check out "Monkeying Around Add-On" by Traci Reed of Sweet Shoppe Designs, "July Sampler: Ladybug, Ladybug" by Jen Yurko of Inspiration Lane or "The Heart of Rock & Roll" by Julie Billingsley also of Sweet Shoppe Designs. She’ll love your just-for-her creations.



Busy Boy Collections
If it’s a young man you’re designing for, make a note of these boy-friendly offerings. If he’s a need-for-speed or brmm, brmm kind of boy, check into "Motor Mania" by Britt-ish Designs. Raptors what he’s raving about? He’ll probably dig "Dinosaur Safari" by Misty Cato of Sweet Shoppe Designs. And if Lego® is what he loves these days, make him something special from our "Build a Dream" collection, also fromTraci Reed of Sweet Shoppe Designs.


SportsSon or daughter make the team or like to kick a ball around? Get your creative game on with these recommendations pulled from our many sports offerings. "Boys of Summer" by Britt-ish Designs, "Out with Dad" by Cala Lily Design and "Got Spirit" by Heather Roselli of Sweet Shoppe Designs all offer loads of sports design possibilities. Check out the “Got Spirit Add-On” too. We asked for faces with more diversity to complement the “Got Spirit” cheerleading collection and designer Heather Roselli went all out to meet our request.



School
Sending a small one off to kindergarten or storybooking those high school years? We’ve got collections for her beginning ABCs, his first bus ride and their high school friends and activities. Collections to use for these subjects include “Alphabet Soup” by Wimpychompers, “Kindergarten Kid” by GG Digital Designs and “High School Never Ends” by Britt-ish Designs and the Golden Girls.



Vacation
Whether you’re lounging by the pool, off to the shore or going to visit a famous mouse; you’ll find a wealth of art in Studio to help you keep the memories alive. “Beach Kids Cool Down" by lliella Designs of Sweet Shoppe Designs with its sunglasses and ice creams will capture the cool kid factor, while "Relax on the Beach" by Starlight Designs from Digital-Crea will help record starfish, seagulls, sun and surf sort of holidays. And if you’re documenting memories of Mickey Mouse or Magic Mountain, you’ll find "Leave the World Behind" by Britt-ish Designs the perfect collection to use.



International Travel
If your travels take you farther afield, Studio is packed with collections for international travel. "Around the World" by Britt-ish Designs and Sahlin Studio is a great one to start with, as is "Globe Trotting" by Mandabean and Heather Roselli of Sweet Shoppe Designs. "Taste of Great Britain" also by Britt-ish Designs and Sahlin Studio is part of a series of “Taste of” collections that includes countries all over the world.



Great Outdoors
Whether gardening, fishing, hunting, camping or photography is your passion; we’ve got lots of collections to show off your outdoor pastime. Try "Elements of Nature" by Jill Means of Legacy Design for a modern take on nature’s four seasons; "Cedar Creek" by Raspberry Road if you’re looking for hunting, fishing or camping collections; and "Very Berry" by Elj Dorado from Digital-Crea if you’re creating pages or projects about your summer gardening.


So Much in Studio
Did you know that by mid-August, there will be over 900 art collections in Studio? Many of these collections can be purchased elsewhere for $5-$10, a few are available for a little less and some are custom made for Heritage Makers and cannot be bought anywhere at any price. Conservative estimates place the cost to buy the entire Studio Art Collection in the many thousands of dollars. What does that mean for you? Well, if you’re a Club HM member, you’re banking points to pay for product every month, but the art is FREE for your use. You don’t need an extra high-capacity hard drive to store your art on and you don’t need an expensive and sophisticated application to tag and organize it. Here at Heritage Makers, we think it might also mean you’re a pretty smart cookie!

Rebecca Brooks
Heritage Makers
Personal Publishing Consultant

Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com
http://www.OurPhotoStories.com

August Host Rewards are awesome!

Choose between 5 free scrapbook pages, 3 free greeting cards, discounted 5x5 storybook, or discounted wrapped canvas.

Please e-mail me at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories if you are interested in hosting a workshop and earning some free stuff! Check out my web site http://www.OurPhotoStories.com/ and set up your own free account.

Get your bling on with August Pick of the Month!

Please e-mail me at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com if you are interested in ordering.  Orders must be placed by August 31st, but you have until October 28, 2010 to choose your photos and complete your project.

Check out my web site at http://www.OurPhotoStories.com/ and set up your own free account.