Business Cards--Design Guidelines

Bleed, Safe Area and Crop Marks explained. . .

Safe Area. Make sure any text or sensitive information is contained in the box, otherwise it could get cut off. PLEASE NOTE: Currently there is no safe area designation (with dotted lines) in the Studio Editor. Consider the safe area to be about 1/8-inch to the inside of the bleed area.

Crop Marks/Trim. This is where we aim to cut your cards.

Bleed Area. We cut the bleed area off your cards to avoid white strips on the edge. Make sure any images or colors fill this area.


TIP #1 Make sure your text and important details is inside the safe area, otherwise it may get cut off.

TIP #2 Make sure your images/colors/background art extends through the FULL bleed. Otherwise, your cards might have ugly white areas.

TIP #3 Sadly, the use of borders can result in lopsided cards, and we wouldn’t want that—so avoid them where possible.


Just remember these handy tips and you’ll be HAPPY with all the business cards you publish with Heritage Makers.

Click here to start a project now. http://studio.heritagemakers.com/getStarted/ 

Go to my web site at http://www.HeritageMakers.com/Rebecca or contact me via email at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about Heritage Makers products.

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Gifts that Keep on Giving!

It’s really not too early to plan your holiday gift giving, especially if you plan on giving gifts that will truly be treasured!

Imagine the heartfelt, meaningful projects you can create with Heritage Makers—family yearbooks, personalized calendars and beautiful canvases. Now imagine the joy of presenting these one-of-a-kind, priceless projects to your loved ones.




There are a couple of great ways to budget and save on the publishing points you’ll need for your holiday Heritage Makers projects.

1. Save big with Club HM!
Save up to 34% off all your projects as a Club HM member, plus receive FREE access to our ever-growing, amazing collection of Premier art and templates.

If you are currently a member, UPGRADE your account and start accumulating more points for your projects.

And remember, Club HM members enjoy the deepest discounts available on the purchase of additional points:
50 points……………… $40 (20% savings)
100 points…………… $75 (25% savings)
200 points…………… $140 (30% savings)


2. Host a workshop and earn points and exclusive rewards!
It’s said that it’s better to give than to receive, but as a workshop host, you can do both! As you give your guests the opportunity to create beautiful, meaningful keepsakes, you’ll be earning publishing points, discounts and rewards for yourself!

Here’s what you earn as a host (starting at $200 in party sales):

FREE product—earn plenty of free publishing points to use on any project.
Host specials—get deep savings of up to 60% off on special offers and exclusive items.

Ongoing savings—enjoy an additional 10% discount on all your publishing for 90 days after your workshop.

For a limited time, we’re offering an exclusive reward that people are absolutely crazy about! It’s our customizable 12 x 10 Bucket Bag that you can purchase for just $60 when you host a qualifying workshop. This would make an amazing holiday gift for yourself or someone you love.



Call me today to book a workshop, and I can give you all the details about our generous host rewards program!

3. Keep your eye out for product specials!
Each month Heritage Makers features a product with a 10% discount. As the holidays approach, watch for even more promotions and discounts on your favorite products.


With Heritage Makers, you can have your holiday gift list checked off before December even begins! Get started today on heartfelt projects that your loved ones will cherish for years to come!

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Work Some Holiday Magic with Heritage Makers!

This year, Christmas is on Heritage Makers! Or, at least it can be, if you take advantage of the amazing opportunity to transform your meaningful hobby into a rewarding home-based business. It’s a flexible and fun way to supplement your income!

With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get started as a Personal Publishing Consultant. Earn holiday cash and enjoy incredible savings on your own HM projects. Most Consultants like me find that the months preceding the holidays are busy and lucrative as clients are anxious to create meaningful gifts for their loved ones.

We all need a way to pay the bills, and it’s a blessing to have a career option that energizes and excites you. It’s even more wonderful to represent a company that brings joy into people’s lives.

“There are so many unexpected gifts that come as you grow as a Consultant—friendships that will last a lifetime and confidence to do things you never thought you could.” –Wendy McGee

And now it’s easier than ever to get started. Heritage Makers has just introduced a new Consultant Kit that’s brimming with samples, tools, and supplies for growing your business. It’s a $500 value for just $160!


So call me today and we can talk about how you can make this holiday a magical and meaningful one with Heritage Makers!

Go to my web site at http://www.HeritageMakers.com/Rebecca and click Join My Team or contact me via email at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about the Heritage Makers business opportunity.

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Patriotic and Proud

You're invited to attend a free Inspirations Online Class with Heritage Makers!

Show off your national pride with patriotic cards, decor and projects from Heritage Makers.

Watch online by clicking here: http://youtu.be/cSVMj9Q5vnc

Heritage Makers holds online classes twice a month. Learn time-saving tips and tricks from Studio experts, including digital mastermind Lynda Angelastro -- former managing editor of Digital Scrapbooking magazine. Lynda and our other Inspirations Class instructors will demonstrate creative ideas and template shortcuts to bring an inspired touch to your storybooks and projects.

Click here to start a project now.

Go to my web site at http://www.HeritageMakers.com/Rebecca or contact me via e-mail at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about calendars and other Heritage Makers products.

Organizing the Family Reunion

You're invited to attend a free Inspirations Online Class with Heritage Makers!

Jumpstart your family reunion projects with ideas from Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro together with new Marketing and Communications Coordinator Cynthia Coulon.

Watch online by clicking here: http://youtu.be/YsxdHHjfFHk

Heritage Makers holds online classes twice a month. Learn time-saving tips and tricks from Studio experts, including digital mastermind Lynda Angelastro -- former managing editor of Digital Scrapbooking magazine. Lynda and our other Inspirations Class instructors will demonstrate creative ideas and template shortcuts to bring an inspired touch to your storybooks and projects.

Click here to start a project now.

Go to my web site at http://www.HeritageMakers.com/Rebecca  or contact me via e-mail at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about calendars and other Heritage Makers products.

Summertime Kick Off Digi Crop!

Come see what Heritage Makers is all about and learn how easy it is. I don’t want to just tell you about Heritage Makers storybooking and décor projects; I want you to come enjoy a time to create and learn new project ideas. Show up, ready for some fun! Bring your laptop.

Friday, June 15, 2012 10 am - 4 pm Come & Go. Email me at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com for location address.

Work on school and graduation books and thank you cards...past Vacations!

Click here to start a project now. http://studio.heritagemakers.com/getStarted/

Go to my web site at http://www.OurPhotoStories.com or contact me via email at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about Heritage Makers products.

Baby on Board

Join Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro and Creative Team Member Michelle Wolfley as they show off new addition, shower gift and baby's first year projects.

Watch online by clicking here:
http://youtu.be/9ZCeKpYQRt0

Go to my web site at http://www.OurPhotoStories.com or contact me via email at Rebecca@OurPhotoStories.com to learn more about Heritage Makers products.