Digital Ideas

Here is two new techniques that I learned from the Project Center at www.mycmsite.com/colleenluginbuhl. This is using Embossing and the magic wand tool. Anyone wishing to know how it was done just send me an email and I will be happy to show you how or send you the information.

Here is a traditional page layout that I completed today. It is using the new Simply Beautiful Products. Enjoy!

Scrapbooking Today

( It is so crazy, I can't figure out why it keeps flipping this picture on me! Just turn your heard side ways to see this :) )

How my heart is singing today! I took out a project in progress last night while the boys were fishing and I am continuing it today. I am putting on page protectors on another album and how wonderful it feels to "wrap" things up! I hope that you all are getting things done today on this very rainy and gray day. Create your own sunshine. Put in a story tape and ignore the outdoors. Stay inside~ warm with your memories of beautiful springs, warm summers, cool falls and snowy winters! Enjoy your day!

May Events

Good Morning!

Thank you-I would like to pass along to you the Thank You Note and gift I received from the Vernon Visiting Nurses Hospice Division. Attached to this email is 2 pictures of the card and the Thyme plants that were given to me. I would for you all the "share" in it because you were all a part!

Workshop I will be hosting a workshop here in my home on Tuesday May 25th from 9am to 4pm. $10. Workshop fee, lunch and space provided. I hope you can make it! Let me know by Friday May 21st so I can have room available for everyone!

Spring into Action- I have a challenge for everyone! I need to fill my van up and you can help. Creative Memories is holding local meetings in May and June for consultants and customers who are interested in coming. I need to fill 6 seats and you can help me by coming along! If you come you will receive a free gift! There is no cost for the meeting! The meeting will be held in Westfield Ma on June 10th (thurs) from 6:30-8:30. The official invitation is attached to this email. Let me know by next Tues so I can register everyone! It is so much fun to attend these meetings. You will see new products and get new tips! You will also get a chance to meet some of the Creative Memories Home Office Staff. There is NO obligation to you for attending. It is just a great way for my customers to see Creative Memories in depth~ I hope you can make it with me!

Friday Mornings in May- I still have room available to those who would like lessons on Storybook Creator 3.0. The two hour classes are $50 and are from 9:30-11:30. Hope it fits into your schedule!

Hope you all enjoy the day!

You're Invited!

You are invited to attend this informational and fun meeting. I would like to put a challenge out there to fill my car! That means I need 6 people to come and join me! It is a no cost meeting to my guests! You will be getting inside scoop on Creative Memories Products!

There is no pressure to do anything but to come and enjoy the night out with some friends and to meet some of the Home Office Staff from Creative Memories. These meetings are another reason that I really enjoy being a Creative Memories Consultants.

Can't wait to hear from you!

April Vacation Challenge and More

Happy Friday to you all!

I am putting out a challenge for everyone for the next 9 days. From today until April 25th anyone who orders 1 or more completed Storybooks will get the following cash back.

Digital Sale:

7x5 Softcover Storybooks: $5.00 will be taken off when you order at the Creative Memories Digital Center ( sale price: $12.95)

8x8 Softcover Storybooks: $5.00 will be given back to you from me personally. (sale price $19.95)

8x8 Hardcover Storybook: $7.00 will be given back to you from me personally. ( sale price $ 37.95)

11 x 81/2 Hardcover Storybook: $8.50 will be given back to you from me personally. (sale price: $ 41.45)

12x12 Hardcover Storybook: $12.00 will be give back to you from me personally. ( sale price: $ 67.95)

This will apply to any and all books order. You will get the sale for each and every book you order.

An AWESOME way to get Graduation Gifts, Mother's Day and Father's Day Gifts at a wonderful price for a PRICELESS gift full of wonderful memories. Anyone who doesn't have the Storybook Creator 3.0 Software and would like to create a book give me a call. All we need is your digital images and we can create a book in as little as 3 hours time. Let me help you get this accomplished!

Traditional Sale:

Anyone who purchases a set of 8x8 pages and protectors and/ or a set of 12x12 Pages and Protectors will receive a free tape runner refill ($5.50 value)

This isn't limited to one set only. For each set you purchase from now until April 25th you will receive a free tape runner refill.

National Scrapbook Day Benefit for Hospice:

There is still room for anyone wishing to join us on the 30th of April at National Scrapbook Day Benefit for Hospice. Full Day spots and 1/2 day spots are available.

Anyone who can't make it to the event for the day you are welcome to stop by and visit my Mini Creative Memories Store. A portion of the profit of sales of that day will go towards Hospice.

The auction event at 7:00 is open to all, male and female. I will be sending around pictures next week of some of the auction items.

I hope you all have a wonderful day! I look forward to helping you meet this challenge!

Here is Annie's first walk out in a public setting. This is a digital layout that was done in just minutes! We came home from Windsor and I had it done in just a few minutes of being home. The ability of digital scrapbooking is AWESOME and it is so easy for us to stay up to date on getting our memories out for our families to enjoy!

Something to Consider!

Good Morning!

As I write this to you, I have no way of knowing what is happening in each of your lives. One of you maybe in jeopardy of losing your job, or one (or more) may have the desire to stay home with your children instead of sending them to daycare, or maybe one of you would like to get out of house more for sometime for your self.

What I DO know is that Creative Memories has helped to fill so many expected and UN- expected needs in my life. As you read this think of the needs in your life and how Creative Memories could help you achieve goals you have in your lives.

Do you love to scrapbook? Do you have friends and family who love to scrapbook? If so then you may want to become a Creative Memories Consultant. This is a great way to get your supplies and products at a discounted (30% less than retail) and sell the products to your friends and family (they want it anyway right?!) and keep yourself in business.

Right now it only takes only $50.00 to become a consultant.Really an excellent and minimal investment to start your own business! Where it goes from there is determined by you, your goals, and needs! But the more you put into it the more you will get out of it!

In addition to helping your self you can help me, I have the opportunity to win a family vacation this summer. I need three activated ( placed their qualifying order) by the end of April to earn this vacation. So even if you just try it out for a couple of months it would help me plus you can get products at cost. This is a win-win for both of us.

If you know of anyone who may be interested, please forward this email on to them.

Here are some details, but please let me know if you have any questions!

If you should decide to become a consultant, the $50 get you the Business Starter Kit that includes business building materials, such as, order forms, catalogs, tips on products and Get Togethers. When you sign your agreement you are agreeing to placing your qualifying order in your first 90 days. (I am hoping that you would agree to do it before April 30th as this will help me qualify for my family vacation.) This is a $500 order which cost to you would be $350.00. This doesn't have to be done in one order you can break it out in two or three orders.

Think about it and let me know what you decide.

To Get Started

If you should decide to become a consultant you can simply sign your consultant agreement online at my websitewww.mycmsite.com/colleenluginbuhl. Simply click on "Join My Team" in the options bar at the top portion of the main page.

Thanks for taking the time to read and consider this!

Creative Memories Digital Center

I just wanted to pass along some information to everyone regarding the Creative Memories Digital Center. www.creativememories.com/digital is the address.

You can find ALOT of gift ideas including, mugs, shirts, calendars, wall prints, 8x4 cards and more.

When you prebuy 750 prints it costs you $90 which turns out to be 12 cents a print for the 4x6 or 4xD sizes. This is comparable to many other photo developing sites and places.

Here is also where your Storybooks and Page Prints are ordered from. You will also see at the Digital Center the ability to make a calendar, page prints, and cards with out having the Storybook Software, all you have to do it upload the photo or photos you want and it will take you through the process using predesigned templates.

So go check out www.creativememories.com/digital and see what options it has for you and your photos and memories.

What has you stumped?

So many of us can get easily "hung up" on something we are working on. So my question today is "What is your hang up?"

Do you not know where to go next? Why not think of the solutions to your "hang-up". Maybe you don't like the method you are using. Why not try another way.

The wonderful thing is.. There are many different ways! Each of us are different; with our own interests and talents.

So if you need help getting "un-hung" don't hesitate to give me a call.

The options for you are endless.... traditional, digital, quick, sliding, and more, because it is

Your Life/ Your Story/ Your Way!

March Specials

Happy Monday!

During the month of March when you order a 5x7 softcover storybook you will receive $5.00 off the price of your book. Starting price is $17.95. What a great and inexpensive way to create a nice book for a gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day or a special occasion.

Don't forget the graduates in your life! 8x4 Graduation cards and a Wall Print for the Graduation party to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2010.

Check out the Creative Memories Digital Center at www.creativememories.com/digital for more ideas. Many things can be created right there with out having special software.

From today March 15th until March 31st. The first 16 people to place an order of $50.00 or more will receive free shipping. Now is a great time to get your supplies for National Scrapbook Day Benefit Event on the 30th of April.

National Scrapbook Day Benefit Event is to benefit the Vernon Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Vernon Hospice Program. Full Day registration is $50.00 with 30 going directly to Hospice. This fee gets you a full day of Scrapbooking from 10 am to 9 pm, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, supper, dessert, gift bag and more. There will be an evening Auction Event at 7:00 with all proceeds going to Hospice. Items include, gift certificates to : Homestead Fuel. Swiss Cleaners, Lee's Auto, Kloter Farms, Butter Braids, Paintings, Antique Items, and much more. For those who are interested in a 1/2 day of Scrap Booking, fee is $37.00 and the time slots are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required and closes on March 31st. Don't miss out on my biggest event yet!

Don't miss out on these wonderful specials! Don't forget to check out my website at www.mycmsite.com/colleenluginbuhl and my customer connection site: www.decoratedmemories.blogspot.com.

I look forward to hearing from you!

New Catalog

Good Afternoon!

What a GORGEOUS Day today! I hope you are all soaking up some wonderful spring sunshine! I just wanted to pass along the news that there is a new catalog available! YIPPEE! Anyone needing an updated catalog let me know and I would be happy to get you one!

Watch your mailbox for the new Mini-Catalog coming your way!

Don't forget to register for the NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK DAY BENEFIT registration closes March 31st!

I have several dates available at the end of March and beginning of April.

I would love to come and meet your friends and talk memories.

Also if anyone is interested in hosting a workshop let me know!

Naomi's workshop was really enjoyable for me and the others that attended! I had a nice day away from the "normal" routines in my life and got alot of scrapbooking accomplished! I came home relaxed, and loving my boys!

Just what we all can use from time to time!

Happy Day!

Tuesday Workshop

Just a reminder that Naomi W. will be hosting a workshop Tuesday from 9-4. All are invited, please just call me to let me know if you can make it! Thanks!

Here is a page layout that was created on Storybook 3.0, using the Cottage Garden Content Collection. I also did this page (and the others that go along with it..) using the Auto populate feature on Storybook 3.0. I have done that 2 times now and I really like how it has worked out. I first select my pictures in Memory Manager and then "share" them into Storybook it will give me the option to create a new project or add to the current project. I then chose the option to Auto-populate my pages using the pictures I just imported. It then fills the pre-designed pages you have selected by date and time order. I highly recommend giving this a try. You may have to make minor adjustments but it saves alot of time!

Announcing.....

National Scrapbook Day Benefit

To see a larger image click on the picture.

By now I hope that you all should have received your invitation, if for some reason you didn't get one consider this an invite! If you know of someone who would be interested in coming please pass along this information, it is open to anyone but there is limited space so tell them asap.

I am really excited to combine this event with my National Scrapbook Day this year! I hope you can join me in this endeavor to help keep this wonderful service that the VVNHSC offers free to those who need it.

Also pass along the invite about the 7:00 Auction that is open to the public.

Registration for the workshop closes March 31st, so don't wait too long!

Enjoy the day of snow again!!

March Workshops

I am having a 1/2 day workshop here on Friday March 5, 12, 19, and 26th. This is a $5. fee for the morning. Please let me know by the Thursday of each week if you are planning on coming. I hope you can make it!

Naomi W will be hosting a workshop at her home next Tuesday March 9th from 9 am to 4 pm. Workshop Fee is $10.00. Includes workspace and food. All are welcome. Call or email me for more details.

Digital Page Layouts

Thanks to Deb H. for submitting these page ideas that she did with Storybook Creator 3.0

Silence

Just wanted to let you all know that I am working on a big announcement, which has taken up ALOT of my time. Sorry that the posts have been sparce lately! I think when you hear what it is it will be worth it~ Look in your mailbox, in box and here for more information. It should be finished by the end of February!

Idea for Everyday Display Board

Thanks to Carole B for submitting these ideas that she did on her NEW Everyday Display Board, she earned as a host of the Snowman Workshop in January.

Vellum expression says: A baby boy has a special way of adding joy in every single day.

Vellum expression says: There is nothing like the blessing of a bouncing baby boy. He'll fill your home with energy and touch your heart with joy. He'll hug you and bug you and try you within. But each precious memory you'll treasure again and again.

Thanks to Eli for being an adorable model! :)

Hope you enjoy your "warm" day today because it looks like more snow is on the way! AHHH!

Regional Meeting

I had a wonderful day last Saturday at the Regional meeting in Springfield! Thanks to Katie, Kay and Naomi for taking the time to come with me! It was so exciting to see the new products launched!

The Simply Beautiful Power Palette is just that... simply beautiful. Vibrant colors, beautiful letters, impressive sticker embellishments. It includes matching paper ribbons, paper flowers, and paper tags.

The new power sort box is now ONE box, a just right size, which holds 1200 photos, and includes the same memorabilia pocket inside the cover. It also has a beautiful design on the cover.

The new record-able paper album kit is beautiful and is a wonderful gift to brighten someone's day or to send a message to those far away. It can hold up to a 20 second message.

I will be showing these new items at Kara's workshop on Saturday. I will also have a SALE table that includes, paper, stickers and other items. I hope you can stop by to see the new products and to check out the sale table.

Hope to see you soon!

Digital and Traditional Tips of the Week

To enable the thumbnails of your photos in your media library to come up faster..........

Click on the Welcome Page in MM 3.0. Check that you have clicked on a vault then...

Click on "Show me more details"

Click on "Support"

Change maximum space for thumbnails to 1000MB (probably set on 50). If you don't have a lot of space on your computer, you might need to put it on 500-750MB. This will enable your thumbnails of your photos to come up MUCH FASTER!!!!

Emptying the Recycle Bin with your deleted photos can free up used space!

Did you know that when you "delete" photos from your memory vault in 3.0 that they are really still in a recycle bin?? Well, I didn't either. This is good news in case you accidentally delete something! You can go back and get it. You just need to remember to empty it on a regular basis. Click on "See recycle bin" - on the same page that you just adjusted your thumbnails. Then click "delete items".If you want to restore some items from the recycle bin, go to the Vault ribbon in your Media Library and click on "undelete items".

Every Friday Morning Starting March 1st-

Every Friday Morning Starting March 1st until June 11th, I will be holding 1/2 Day Workshops here in my Dining Room. They run from 9-12 the fee for these is only $5.- There are a few dates that it won't be held due to vacations or previous commitments ( April 23rd and 30th). I hope that you can come on a regular basis and this helps you all get more pages completed.

And because I have heard that a post isn't fun without pictures........

And the winner is.......

And the Winner is...

Here is a 2 page spread that I completed yesterday. The vellum quote on the first page reads: Children are living jewels dropped unsustained from heaven. The right side page reads "all his jewels, precious jewels. This is Anderson at about 1.5 months. old.

If anyone would like to share their pages they have completed just take a picture and send it to me, I would be happy to post them! We are all looking for new ideas!

Oh.. back to the winner..... Thanks to all who participated in the Snow Day Challenge yesterday. There were 55 pages completed! Wahooo! Way to go! .... and now the winner..... DEB HOFFMAN! Congratulations Deb! You have won a $50 Product Certificate. Call me with the goodies you would like to pick out.

Have a splendid day everyone!

Its a Snow Day Challenge

Happy Snow Day Everyone!-

Because most of us are couped up in our homes today and many of us have children home from school, why not take advantage of this and get some scrapbooking done. For every 2 sides you complete your name will be entered for a chance to win $50.00 in free products. Do you need a new album or other supplies? Remember that the more you get completed, the more chances for you to win the free products. This is for traditional scrapbooking and digital scrapbooking. For those of us with small children, you are probably thinking how can I do this with them home? Well we all have extra pictures that we don't use in our books, instead of throwing them out why not give your children the pictures and some paper and stickers and let them create right beside you. Yesterday at my workshop Landon did a small album and is so proud of his completed book. Wade is bugging me to get one started this morning! They love pictures too! So get start and get counting! Email or call with the number of pages completed by 9:00 tonight and the winner will be announced tomorrow! Have fun and HAPPY SCRAPPING!

Digital and Traditional Tips of the Week

Digital Tip:

How to "rip" your digital paper: Add selected paper to your work area. Go to Cut and Fill tab, click on the arrow below the straight option, it will bring up several different choices for cutting the edge of the paper. Select Paper Rip, this will bring up a options box that will allow you to choose how big of a tear you will see and how "random" the rip will look. I usually choose the option on the left side that says 'Cut around the shaded area'. This will give you two pieces of ripped paper to work with.

Traditional Tip: When using the Precision Piont Adhesive, it is helpful to have a damp paper towel to wipe away any of the "seepage" between your two pieces of paper/ embellishments.

Regional Speaker

Just wanted you all to know that Joyce Kloter, (my Upline) is speaking at Regionals in Chicago this Saturday. It is really exciting for her to be asked to have a 10 minute speech. She is talking about doing the things that fill our balloons and not focusing on the things that deflate our balloons. I wish I could be there but it didn't work out. I will be attending our local Regional meeting next Saturday the 13th. I will see the new catalog and products launched. I look forward to some more digital training and other tips that Creative Memories has for me. I will update everyone after the 13th.

Workshop Feb 9th

Workshop here at my home on Tuesday February 9th from 9-4 $10. Lunch included. Bring your current project and get pages done! Just let me know if you can attend before Monday!

Happy Birthday today to Kay L.!

Old 12 x12 Pages and Protectors

Good Morning!

I have a small supply of Old Sized 12 x12 White Pages and Protectors. As of right now I have 4 of each. Anyone interested please call me, these are no longer available for purchase through Creative Memories because of resizing that was done. So check your supply!

Our talents are the gift that God gives to us... What we make of our talents is our gift back to God.

Leo Buscaglia

Scrapbooking Tips of the week!

Traditional Tip: The rotary blades on the new 12" Rotary Trimmer last for 1500 cuts each. The cutting strip in the trimmer will last for 1200 and can easily be replaced with a new mat.

Digital Tip: Cutting pictures into shapes- First place the picture you want to cut on you work area. Right click on the picture and "Flatten" the picture. Click on your picture again and go up to the Cut and Fill tab on your activity bar. Select the shapes option and choose the shape you want. A small work box will pop up, choose the option that says: Erase the shaded area and now you have your picture in a custom shape!

Enjoy your day!

Happy birthday today to Kara!

The sun is shining and the birds are singing!

I was sitting on my front porch this morning soaking up the sunshine and listening to the birds singing. Oh how it has lightened my heart and filled my inner being! It seems like the sunshine has been very scarce. It is amazing how we need sunlight! I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful morning!

Just wanted to announce to you that Kara is hosting a Saturday workshop at her home in Vernon on February 2oth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome, workshop fee is $10. with snacks and lunch provided. I hope you can attend. Call to reserve your spot and for more details.

Have a nice day!

What's your birthday?

I recently sent out a request for you to let me know when your birthday is. I would like to send you a birthday gift during your special month. Thanks for sending me this information!

Snowman Workshop

For all who attended Carole's Snowman workshop on Friday, THANKS!

Here is a few pictures of the fun we had!

Frosty came and visited for the day.

Wonderful Snowmand jello and Snowman Sandwiches

Snowman Rice Krispies

Our cute little Sock Snowmen

I hope you all enjoyed your day!