Premier Membership Special!

Free Premier Weekend is almost over!  :(  If you enjoyed your free membership this weekend you can upgrade your account and get special Premier pricing. This weekend only, upgrade to Premier for only $99.95 a year or $29.95 for 3 months.  Hurry, this offer expires today!

Best Sale Ever?

I think so!  If you've never tried Heritage Makers before, this sale is for you.  It's a great way to try it out and the prices are incredible!

You can get:

3 months of Premier + 25 publishing points only $50
OR
3 months of Premier + 70 publishing points only $75
OR
3 months of Premier + 150 publishing points only $125

You don't even have to know what you want to use your points for.  Simply contact me to purchase, and I can help you get started.

Just around the corner...

Christmas is just 95 days away!  These days it's more important than ever to give meaningful, heartfelt gifts.  Gifts that will be truly appreciated and cherished for years to come.  This year instead of giving gifts that will sit in the back of the closet -or worse- get regifted, create some Heritage in your home and in the home of your loved ones.  Right now, you can get 310 publishing points for just $200.  These points can be used to publish any combination of products.  Our templates make it super easy to create your projects too.  Simply drag and drop your photos in place and ta-da!  Here are a few ideas on how to use your points:

Contact me today to get started!

Super Holiday Sale

This is a fabulous sale!  You can get over 300 publishing points for $200!  Check out the flyer for details, and to see some great ideas on how to use the points!  Use them for holiday gifts, or keep them for yourself.  :)

Holiday Point Sale

Don't miss out on this sale!

Be your own boss

We all know the benefits of owning your own work-at-home business are plentiful.  You can set your own hours, you control your paycheck, you can stay home with your children, there's no worry of being fired...the list goes on and on.  Often, the problem is getting started.  It can be quite costly and time consuming to start a business.  You have to have a website, inventory, advertising, etc.  What if you had an opportunity to own your own business for less than $300?  Would you take it?  What if it was a business where you could help people preserve their family traditions and remember loved ones?   If you're interested in earning extra income for your family, while still being able to spend time with them, you're in luck!  I'm looking for strong, family oriented women to join my team!  Education, sales experience, design experience, none of it matters!  Anyone can do this business! All you need is a willingness to share the passion of Heritage Makers! Sound good?  Email me now!

Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Last night we had our team's Reunion re-cap call. We talked about the new products (which I've already shown you), there were also several announcements made.

As of right now, all printing is done in house with the exception of the 8x8 board books. This is super exciting because it means quicker production/shipping times! The shipping times were one of the biggest complaints, so this is wonderful! We spoke and they listened! Gotta love that! :)

We also got a beautiful new catalog. Complete with new art, templates, and LOWER PRICES! Woohoo! Another benefit of bringing things in house. :)

One more thing...we've done away with "credits" and are now working on a "points" system. This means that instead of buying a credit for a specific product, you'll buy points that can be used for anything you want! This is much simpler, and works really well for those of that change our minds often. :)

Better late than never....

I've been so busy trying to find us a new place to live, I've been slacking on my blogging duties.  :(  Sorry! Better late than never though, right?! 

August Pick of the Month: Jewelry!!  Bracelets are now $33.95 ($29.95 if you're a Club Premier member)
Necklaces are now $27.95 ($24.95 if you have Club Premier)  After August the jewelry will no longer be available.  You can still use the credits you buy this month until October 28th though.  So stock up now!!

Check out our August Host Rewards too!  The rewards can be obtained by hosting a live workshop, a virtual workshop, or a "workshop in a bag".  Email me for details! :)

Don't forget about the promo for my blog readers: 2 hours of free design time with any purchase until August 12th! 

It's almost time!

It's almost Reunion time!  Unfortunately I'm not able to attend this year, but I'm still excited about it!  I can't wait to see what new products they'll add this year.  We've already gotten a sneak peek of all the gorgeous artwork they'll be revealing...but I have no clue what kinds of products we'll be getting.  I know I'll be stalking Facebook waiting for updates from my team members who will be there! :)  And of course, I'll share with you as soon as I find out.  :)  Make sure you follow me here, and "like" me on Facebook to get all the latest news!  :)

There's still time!

Our Christmas in July promotion is still on!  This is a HUGE sale which includes great prices on cards, invites, calendars, playing cards and canvas prints!  Purchase these credits now and enjoy them all year long!  Christmas cards, birthday invites, wedding gifts, baby shower gifts, etc.  You can start with a template or start with a blank project.  Either way, your imagination is the limit!  Here are a couple ideas to get you started:

This is an 8x8 canvas, super cute for a little girls' room.

Another 8x8 canvas.  This one was done in about 20 minutes, using basic (free) artwork.

This an 8x20 canvas, given as a wedding gift.

This is in invitation, used as a super cute baby announcement.

As you can see, there are tons of things you can do with these projects!  There's a webinar tonight that will show you even more ways to use these fabulous projects!  If you can't make the webinar, you can visit my website for even more ideas, and to sign up for your free account!  Don't wait...email me before the end of the month to place your order!   :)

xoxo,
Sarah
{Your Personal Publishing Consultant}

Take fabulous photos this summer!

I don't know about you, but summer is my favorite season of all!  I love all the colors, the sunshine, the food, the water!  Here are some quick and easy photography tips that will help you capture all the details that make summer so wonderful!

Read the manual
Figure out what all those fancy settings are for, and when to use them!  You'd be surprised by what a difference they can really make.  I know I was!

Use natural light to your advantage
The best time of day to take photos is early morning or later afternoon, known by photographers as the "golden hour". This is true whether you’re photographing people or scenery.  Taking photos during the "golden hour" you help you avoid the harsh glare of the sun directly above.  Plus, there will be less squinting!  Taking photos with the sun behind you (the photographer) will make skin tones appear warm and the colors in the photo will be saturated, giving the photos a soft, glowy look.  Taking photos with the sun behind the subject will provide some really neat silhouette effects.

Keep it candid

Candid photos capture the fun, carefree spirit of summer much more so than posed photos.  Keep your camera on so you're always ready to snap a photo, and take several pictures in a row.  Even professional photographers take a ton of photos just to get a few really great shots! 

Don't delete until you get home

Sometimes a photo can look bad on the small screen of your camera, but once you get it home and see it on a larger scale, it could be the perfect shot!

Don't run out

Be sure to keep extra batteries and memory cards on hand so you don't run out of juice!

Stay organized

Make sure your photos and memories don't get lost in the digital shuffle.  Upload them to www.frommemoriestokeepsakes.com when you get home.  Use albums and folders to keep them organized.  You can also add notes to the photos so you don't forget what was going on at the time.  You can even share your photos with family and friends!  

Storybook 'em!

Get those photos into a storybook a.s.a.p.!  Check out our Summer Survival Sale for great packages deals!

Happy snapping (and scrapping)!

Summer Survival Kits are here!

Fight the summer boredom with this Summer Survival Kit sale!  Your kids will love to create their own HM projects this summer!  Here are a couple of ideas:

*They can write and illustrate their own comic book
*They can document their summer camp experiences through photos and journaling
*They can make a contact book so they can keep in touch with camp friends
*They can scan their summer artwork into a book
*They can scan their schoolwork and report cards from the previous year into a book

I'm sure your children will come up with their own ideas too!  Since you start with a blank slate, the possibilities are endless!  You can even take advantage of the sale to stock up for yourself.  ;)

As always, receive a free month of Premier Membership with your first purchase!!

Contact me to place your orders and take advantage of this fun summer sale!

May Pick of the Month is here!

These are some really great prices!  And remember, you have a full year to design and publish your books!  So think ahead to anniversaries, birthdays, even Christmas!  :)

Click here to view the full flier.

Contact me to order!

A Cheap and Easy Gift for Mom!

Mother's Day shipping deadlines are quickly approaching! But it's not too late to get started on a beautiful one-of-a-kind gift for the moms in your life. Watch these short videos to learn how to make a Swatch Book in just a few minutes! 

Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip95RZ5V2JI
Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YyhYoFQQB0&feature=related

There you have it!  A cheap and easy gift for mom that she is guaranteed to love!

Exciting New Contest!

You can order Club Premier for $99.95 and that includes 12 months of Premier Membership (about $8 a month).  Of course, you can order product credits too!

Super Cute Project!

I had a couple swatch book credits that expire today so I whipped up a little cousins book for my daughter and her cousin.  I just finished it!  I think it turned out pretty cute!  Of course, being the perfectionist I am, there are still things I would change...but I'm out of time!  I had to get them published tonight!  I did the same book for both of them, they'll each get their own copy.  :)

Here it is!

Here's a sample picture from the website so you can see what the actual swatch book looks like.  It's the perfect size for little hands.  It's also a great size for mom/gramma's purse!  ;)

Okay...now it's time to sleep!

Spring has sprung...sort of.

This is so awesome!  The new Heritage Makers Spring/Summer catalog is online!  I love it, it's so gorgeous!  As always, if you'd like to place an order email me!