Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Family Recipe Books - One of my Favorites




I think this family cookbook is one of my favorite items at www.AboutThePictures.Us. I have wanted to collect our family's favorite recipes like Nana's pecan tarts and my uncles chocolate cheesecake for years. Now I have a great way to get them all organized and saved for my kids!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Christmas in July Specials!

Now is a great time to stock up on greeting cards, canvases, playing card decks, and calendars. I am using the postcard/invitations as our Christmas card this year. I will be putting a picture of the boys on the front and a short "family update" on the back! I think our family appreciates our Christmas cards as much as anything we do all year! And my mom will be getting a family calendar with pictures and quotes from the boys. Shhh! Please keep it a secret! ;)
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Monday, July 19, 2010

54 Great Ideas in One Deck of Cards!


When is a deck of cards more than a tool for bridge? When you make your own custom creations! Because the playing cards are heavy weight with a protective coating, they make verstaile decor and gifts! Think outside the card box!

Here are 11 ideas from the templates and friends:
Chirstmas decor. The cute knick knack at the top of the blog is in the template gallery. Make 3 with one deck of cards and you have a special gift for teachers and co-workers.

We've Moved! Create a special "change of address" card for the new married couple or a move. Put your picture on one side and your new address on the other!

Graduation invitation inserts. Everyone inserts the name cards. Be different and insert a picture your family and friends will appreciate. They have helped you along the way, and they would love to share your success! Put a graduation picture on one side and the "Class of ..." on the other.

Family Go Fish or Old Maid. Use family photos to make a game the kids will never forget!

Family Fun Facts. This is another template in the template gallery. Help the kids get to know their heritage or pass them out at a family reunion and have everyone find the family member on the card!

Sports Playing Cards. Every kid wants to be the star. Decks of cards make an affordable option for creating a special trading card of your special athlete.

Gift Tags. Design your own gift tags that people will never forget!

Recipe Tags. When you make your Christmas goodies, attach a tag with the recipe on one side and a special message on the other (example: Merry Christmas from the Smith's Kitchen!)

Chore cards. Create your own chore chart by placing one chore per card. Hang it in a flat makeup bag and have the kids turn a card each time they complete a chore.

Prayer aids. Put a special saying, verse, or prayer aid on one side of the card and the name, address, phone number, etc. on the other and place them in the vestibule for visitors or give them out as a silent testimony.

Romance Cards. Put a picture of you and your husband on one side and one simple romantic idea (example: take a walk holding hands) on the other. When things get a little dull, just pull a card for a romantic moment! (Great for wedding gifts, too!)

Bookmarks. Use any of the ideas above or just put your favorite sayings and pictures on bookmarks for your friends. You can raise someone's spirits with a small act of kindness.

And don't forget you get the best prices of the year on all cards during with the Christmas in July Specials at www.AboutThePictures.Us!

Grand Opening Fun

We had a ton of fun at the Grand Opening Celebration! I am looking forward to sharing ideas and storybooks with the new digital scrapbookers in the area. Take a look at this video to get an idea of what Heritage Makers is all about. Be sure to hide the music advertisement so you can see the captions better. Enjoy!

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Getting Started

I am so excited to be starting as a consultant with Heritage Makers! I have made so many wonderful projects to preserve my own family's heritage, and now I can help others do the same. Heritage Makers is by far the easiet and most creative resource I have found for digital scrapbooking, and it is so much more! I am having a Grand Beginning Hour tomorrow and I am hoping others will be excited as well!