tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13243070883092546412024-03-12T22:01:27.421-05:00Creating with AnnetteShare my journey as I take off with Creative Memories!
Keep those memories in front of you, and never let your family remain a jpeg...put them where they belong, in the present!Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-71731180336683007692010-12-17T21:13:00.000-06:002010-12-17T21:13:31.834-06:00Getting close to the deadlines...Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh...if you have been following me over the last 75 days, you know that there is just another 13 days til the end of my first three months as a full time consultant with Creative Memories. I say the first three months as my goals of making this my full time job, including income that my hubby and I decided would be enough to work with. It is very exciting to say I am nearing my goals, and with exciting offers this week I will be moving confidently forward.<br />
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With 13 days left, I feel there is still a lot to do. Being completely honest, I feel as if this is crunch time...can I do it? Will I connect with enough people to make it really happen? Can just 13 more days be enough to make it happen? Yes, the pressure is on...<br />
I would like to thank you for being receptive to my sharing, and the followers both public and not have supported my mission to make it! I am grateful to you all and in that spirit I am offering some extra special pricing on my top 5 picks...Please enjoy them:)<br />
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Good things come in bundles. And this limited-edition bundle provides a great start on this new collection, plus great savings. Get everything you need to easily add letters, numbers and textures to your albums. 12x12 Cutting Mat sold separately. SpecificationsCreative Cuts Tool Creative Cuts Distressing Tip Creative Cuts Playful Alpha Set Pattern Creative Cuts Playful Numbers Pattern (FREE) <br />
Regular price $58.50<br />
Sale price $48.50<br />
Annette's price $39.50<br />
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<a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|281|', 'productdetails', '1473', '283', 'December Special-Baby Girl Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill', '283')"><img alt="December Special-Baby Girl Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=647490&size=grid" /></a><a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|281|', 'productdetails', '1472', '283', 'December Special-School Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill', '283')"><img alt="December Special-School Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=647489&size=grid" /></a><a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|281|', 'productdetails', '1471', '283', 'December Special-Travel Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill', '283')"><img alt="December Special-Travel Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=647488&size=grid" /></a><a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|281|', 'productdetails', '1474', '283', 'December Special-Baby Boy Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill', '283')"><img alt="December Special-Baby Boy Bundle-Free Tape Runner and Refill" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=647491&size=grid" /></a><br />
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Get a Tape Runner and Tape Runner Refill for FREE!If you're still looking for that perfect gift to give this holiday season, why not give the opportunity to quickly get their photos out of storage and into beautifully decorated albums? The all-in-one Quick Kit Photo albums are perfect for those who want an album that takes minutes to complete, but look like it took hours of preparation. And when you purchase a Quick Kit Bundle in December, we'll give you a Tape Runner and a Tape Runner Refill for free! (Colors vary.) That just made the perfect gift even better.<br />
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Regular price $69.00<br />
Bonus gift value $13.50<br />
Annette's price $55.00<br />
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This one-of-a-kind collection captures Nancy’s impeccable fashion sense, and comes with everything you need to celebrate your most cherished moments with the wonder and elegance they deserve. Purchase the entire collection and get the decorative embellishments for free. <br />
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SpecificationsHummingbird 12x12 Album 12x12 Scrapbook Page Protectors Hummingbird 12x12 Paper and Photo Mat Pack Hummingbird Page Planner and Idea Book Hummingbird Personal Trimmer Hummingbird Tape Runner Black Fine-Tip Pen Hummingbird Tote Hummingbird Decorative ABC Stickers (FREE) Hummingbird Paper Ribbon (FREE) Hummingbird Paper Embellishments (FREE) Expressions of Life Vellum Accents (FREE) <br />
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Regular price $215.50<br />
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<a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|275|', 'productdetails', '1446', '276', 'Chocolate Magnetic Everyday Display', '276');"><img alt="Chocolate Magnetic Everyday Display" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=638177&size=grid" /></a><a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|275|', 'productdetails', '1445', '276', 'Black Magnetic Everyday Display', '276');"><img alt="Black Magnetic Everyday Display" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=633957&size=grid" /></a><a href="javascript:showProductDetails('|209|275|', 'productdetails', '1447', '276', 'White Magnetic Everyday Display', '276');"><img alt="White Magnetic Everyday Display" border="0" src="http://www.creativememories.com/Content/Shop/CatalogImages.ashx?type=product&sku=633043&size=grid" /></a><br />
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SpecificationsAn 18x18-inch frame with beveled edges A 13½x13½ fabric-covered magnetic board inside the frame Six black decorative magnets A thin black ribbon with six black clothespins A black ribbon and decorative peg for hanging.<br />
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Features Frame finished in weathered-look<br />
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Regular price $52.00<br />
Annette's price $47.00<br />
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Here are some ideas for my fave EVERYDAY DISPLAY frames...that I really do use all the time...<br />
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Our Collections offer you an easy way to get started and to save money. Organize and complete your first StoryBook with the Digital Collection. It features everything you need to get your digital images organized and create a StoryBook from your digital photos. <br />
SpecificationsStoryBook Creator Plus 3.0 Software Memory Manager 3.0 Software Totally Fun and Day to Day Digital Content CD Embellishment Kit: Digital Doodles & Swirls Content CD <br />
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FeaturesEmbellishments can be resized and recolored using StoryBook Creator Plus 3.0 Software A $39.95 coupon code (expires 06/30/2011) good toward the purchase of your first StoryBook. Exclusive embellishment kit you can't get anywhere else on a CD! Please note: Software products and Content Collection CDs, once opened, may not be returned. <br />
MAC SOFTWARE ALSO AVAILABLE!<br />
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Regular price $151.75<br />
Bundle price $129.00<br />
Annette's price $109.00<br />
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Thank you for your support, friendships and comments. Please let me know what YOUR faves are! You might just see them on sale here especially for you:)<br />
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Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible. ~Doug Larson<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-89416938353003639522010-10-28T13:33:00.000-05:002010-10-28T13:33:00.538-05:00Halloween TreatI just had to share this lovely photo postcard filled with my little goblins. Yes, its an older photo and arent they wonderful to look back on? Take your photos out and enjoy them again!!! I hope you love this one as much as I do.<br />
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At least get started with the free veresion of Storybook Creator. When you are ready to do even more cool stuff, let me know and we will get you the full version, which includes a code for a free $39.95 Storybook!<br />
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No excuses...get started and have fun with your photos:)<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-57786876349645087862010-10-24T09:48:00.000-05:002010-10-24T09:48:00.102-05:00Moms stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TMRGRpFE3zI/AAAAAAAAGxY/CVu9KN35qPg/s1600/Play+book+12x12+-+Page+038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TMRGRpFE3zI/AAAAAAAAGxY/CVu9KN35qPg/s320/Play+book+12x12+-+Page+038.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TMRGq7nWV0I/AAAAAAAAGxc/9PsTddv-oFM/s1600/Baby+Book+-+Page+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TMRGq7nWV0I/AAAAAAAAGxc/9PsTddv-oFM/s320/Baby+Book+-+Page+024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TMRG6q6yOzI/AAAAAAAAGxg/zAvHxSvjPzY/s1600/Baby+Book+-+Page+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TMRG6q6yOzI/AAAAAAAAGxg/zAvHxSvjPzY/s320/Baby+Book+-+Page+021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Moving the blog over takes some effort:) Here is some that I have shared over the past few days...take a peek, then hop on over to my new<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://90daystomakeit.blogspot.com/"> BLOG</a></span></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-72525552182076947412010-10-11T19:46:00.000-05:002010-10-11T19:46:16.114-05:00Following yet?Here is the latest post from my blog...<a href="http://90daystomakeit.blogspot.com/">90 days to make it</a>. Please read it and join in the fun...Here it is.<br />
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Ten days into this plan and guess what? The plan has changed...It has changed in a BIG WAY!! My heart is full and my mission is in place. Of course the idea to succeed is still there, but instead of "making" it, my goal is now to share it with as many people possible. 90 Days is a start, and a good one. There are to be many days following that bring success in so many ways. <br />
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After Croptoberfest this weekend and the way I felt while others shared their scrapbooks with me, I did a little soul searching. I was cleaning out some boxes full of projects I had made long ago when I came across a scrapbook of my own. Hmmm...I did not remember making it at all. It was of a trip to Colorado 11 years ago with the kids and hubby, and his sister who came along. There were photos, journaling and everything. This is a genuine scrapbook, no matter how you look at it. Well, I sat right down there on the floor and poured over every page. It brought me right back to that trip, the one that I had almost forgot we even took. My daughter Maddie came down and got right into it too. She didnt care that it was not perfect, that my handwriting was scarecly neat. She did not notice how none of the pages matched in color, or that I cut the photos crooked...She loved it! She brought it upstairs for all to see and shared it with them...while I sat on the floor wondering if I had made any other scrapbooks. I remember making one for Maddies first year, but do not know where it is now. I bet she would do about anything for me to find it. I will look again today.<br />
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Even if we do not remember creating these books, the outcome is the same. To look back and share the stories of our lives is a blessing to us, and those that we care about. After I am long gone, they can still remember that trip through photos and journaling. This photo shows you that even a simple scrapbook, one that I will not apologise for not looking "perfect", or made with any CM products can bring a story back to life. <br />
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Just do it...get your memories ready to share and do it. Whether on paper, digitally, it does not matter so long as you get started while you can. I am SO glad I did.<br />
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Go for it now. The future is promised to no one. ~Wayne Dyer<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-22928523840543112292010-10-07T08:41:00.000-05:002010-10-07T08:41:54.123-05:00Breakfast anyone?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TK3NgG_I_DI/AAAAAAAAGwE/cEb9XmBhtEI/s1600/Cookbook+-+Page+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="296" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TK3NgG_I_DI/AAAAAAAAGwE/cEb9XmBhtEI/s400/Cookbook+-+Page+010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>YUMMM! The kiddies sure loved breakfast today as it was warm and sugary...what a nice Mom:)<br />
You can make this too...the page I mean! Its easy, affordable, takes minutes and I will help...what more do you need from a digital program? <a href="http://mycmsite.com/sites/annettebrisse/catalog-index?event=productdetails&eventId=1372&productGroupId=&categoryId=261&categoryIdParm=%7C257%7C260%7C&pageTitle=Photo+Solutions+Coupon+Code+DVD&relatedItem=N&qtyOrdered=&productId=&itemSku=&act=&selectedCategory=261">Storybook Creator Plus</a> has it all...get it and get busy making your memories " live" again.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-14514704093044649632010-10-01T11:48:00.000-05:002010-10-01T11:48:48.119-05:0090 days to make it!TODAY IS THE DAY! Creative Memories is officially my full time job! I am so excited about this decision and want to share the news. Announcing the debut of my new blog...90 Days To Make It!<br />
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I hope to inspire, motivate, encourage, coach and humor you as I make this change. Join in the fun yourself as we say...WATCH OUT WORLD! Here we come:)<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://90daystomakeit.blogspot.com/">90 Days To Make It</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-74080973138388346902010-09-24T06:59:00.000-05:002010-09-24T06:59:41.751-05:00Calendar ideas you cant miss out on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TJyQSvfVc4I/AAAAAAAAGvM/l_X0urQaCHs/s1600/calendar+-+Page+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TJyQSvfVc4I/AAAAAAAAGvM/l_X0urQaCHs/s400/calendar+-+Page+001.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Good morning! I thought today would be a great day to share a CALENDAR page I created...and here it is! I hope you like it. These calendars are available in two sizes. Perfect for gift giving this holiday season.<br />
Imagine, sitting with family and your kids Grandparents open a wonderful calendar full of family photos!<br />
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Storybook Creator Calendar features...<br />
*two sizes, 8x8 or 12x12 with perforated edges ( you can save the pages for your scrapbooks or frames)<br />
*design your own or use pre-designed templates<br />
*printed on CM photo quality paper ( premium weight and very durable)<br />
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Why are you waiting? Create them for your family, team, group, or charity. Here is the info...<br />
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<a href="http://www.cmphotocenter.com/password_forgotten.php?from=%2Fphotos%2Fshare.php%3Fcode%3D424329BM924Y">PHOTO CENTER</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-28659829598373737572010-09-22T09:03:00.000-05:002010-09-22T09:03:09.862-05:00Best friends forever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TJoK637mxJI/AAAAAAAAGvE/Sxih7QXgINU/s1600/Just+girls+-+Page+024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TJoK637mxJI/AAAAAAAAGvE/Sxih7QXgINU/s400/Just+girls+-+Page+024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>What a fun page! This is another fast pre-designed page ready to finish with your photos and words. How easy is it? <br />
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1. Pick the page you want to use...its all designed just like it looks above and there are HUNDREDS to choose from!!! You can do that...<br />
2. Drag your photos into the frames on the page...You can do that too!<br />
3. Type into the pre-made text boxes...You KNOW you can do that:)<br />
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Getting serious for a minute, I want to share a bit about what I hear often. There are TONS of people just like you hesitating to get started but really wanting to. See if any of these apply to you.<br />
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1. I dont have time...<br />
my answer: It took more time to click to my site, and read the blog post than it could to do a page.<br />
2. I am not creative...<br />
my answer: Ok, use pre-designed pages. Its all set up for you and faster than writing an email.<br />
3. I dont have any money...<br />
my answer: Get it free, earn it free, buy it with credit. <br />
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Got excuses? I can help. Got photos? I can help. Need help? Guess what...I can help. <br />
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Lets get you started and see what you can do for the holidays. Get STARTED TODAY!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-40042866433070394252010-09-20T11:15:00.000-05:002010-09-20T11:15:28.554-05:00How can baby girl be 21?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TJeHB5LpQRI/AAAAAAAAGu8/wpFrArcHHa8/s1600/Just+girls+-+Page+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TJeHB5LpQRI/AAAAAAAAGu8/wpFrArcHHa8/s400/Just+girls+-+Page+023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How can it be? This little girl was just a baby in our arms. A wonderful Monday arrival just 21 years ago changed us forever and then we became a family!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fast forward 21 years to this weekend and taking photos. The photos that make us laugh, smile, cry, wonder are there to be treasured. I am so grateful that there is a way to savor these moments and treasure the photos taken in our lives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get ready to love your photos again. I would love to help you enjoy your memories...this beautiful digital page took me just 5 minutes to create. The page was designed, I chose it and clicked to add photos. One more click to add text and it was finished, ready to share with you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is time to do this, I promise. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The holidays arrive and your gifts are opened. The recipients smile and start pouring over the thoughtful selection you have so carefully wrapped up for them. Now...imagine that these are all Creative Memories photo gifts, created with your Storybook Creator software, wherever you are and on your own computer.<br />
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Digital Deals Sale includes (September 8-21, 2010): <br />
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30% off ALL Digital Artwork Downloads <br />
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$10 off 11x8.5 Personalized Hard Cover StoryBook Photo Books <br />
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$20 off 12x12 Personalized Hard Cover StoryBook Photo Books<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In addition, our beautiful photo panels are 15% off too! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TIfrL7s0QRI/AAAAAAAAGuM/j8fub293LIo/s1600/PhotoBooksandGifts_06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TIfrL7s0QRI/AAAAAAAAGuM/j8fub293LIo/s320/PhotoBooksandGifts_06.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">NEW!!! Download dollars! During the sale, while you are saving on the digital downloads above you can EARN even more. For each download you purchase at 30% off, I will enter you into a drawing for download dollars, good to redeem with me. Download a digital kit, get entered! Download a new power palette, get entered again! Get it??? At the end of the sale, I will total all of the downloads and give away 10%. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It pays to shop with Creative Memories and Annette. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">If you have been waiting to purchase your Storybook Software, there is a new way to do it. Get the starter kit right now which includes free bonus items too! A super holiday gift for family and friends...</div><br />
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</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-80280130841415720712010-09-07T08:50:00.000-05:002010-09-07T08:50:17.989-05:00Back to School!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TIZBAs3H8oI/AAAAAAAAGt8/CzTfmoJsh4U/s1600/booky+-+Page+031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TIZBAs3H8oI/AAAAAAAAGt8/CzTfmoJsh4U/s400/booky+-+Page+031.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It sure seems like they are growing up fast...and the weeks are turning into years! This morning was the first day of school and traditionally we take a photo of the kids on the front steps. It has changed a bit, the look from house to house but the tradition on the stairs is the same.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dont want to miss out on a thing! Digital is the way for me to get it done...quick and right to the point. I love being able to pick a theme and go for it...and in five minutes my memory is beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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1. I used Memory Manager to edit a bit, just brightening and sharpening which quick fix ( two auto buttons any non-tecki could use.) I saved the photos, and sent it to Storybook Creator into my open project. <br />
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2. I put the photos onto a predesigned page by right clicking on each photo and selecting " fill this selected element ( frame) with this photo.<br />
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3. I typed the text in the pre-designed text boxes, and chose different fonts from the standard ones used. Then I selected heavy shadow on the words to help them " pop".<br />
You can do it too! <br />
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Remember, Tecki Tuesday is always free and it's tonight and from 7-10pm at <a href="http://scrappinnchattin.com/">Scrappin-n-Chattin</a> . Get all the training you need to make amazing projects. The time is now, before those years slip by you. It is fast, it is fun, and it is easy. Hey, if I can learn it anyone can! <br />
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1. Have your camera ready to go...and easy to find. Traditions are a fun way to celebrate regularly.<br />
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2. Take lots of pictures...more than you need! Digital is wonderful for this as there is not cost added to have lots of pictures to choose from.<br />
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3. Capture the moments...just do it. You will have more fun looking back on these memories.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-11347697944491407642010-09-03T07:48:00.000-05:002010-09-03T07:48:24.636-05:00How long has this been here?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TIDrUSIRWPI/AAAAAAAAGt0/EgiY-JQNwvY/s1600/Planner+7x5+-+Page+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TIDrUSIRWPI/AAAAAAAAGt0/EgiY-JQNwvY/s400/Planner+7x5+-+Page+023.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Last night was a busy one. I was at my film study class, and the family was home eating dinner when a big storm rolled in AGAIN! This summer has been full of rain and thunderstorms. Looking outside, the kids saw a lot of rain, hail and high winds...but in the middle of all of that, there was something even more amazing. It seems that there was a rainbows end, right in our backyard!<br />
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Like their Mom, the first thought is to get photos, and they grabbed my camera ( which is always ready to use and easy to find) and took a lot of good pictures. There were many that did not turn out well, but several that did. This was one of my faves when I opened them this morning. I wonder how long this rainbow has been living in my backyard, with nobody noticing? <br />
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Sometimes life is hard, there is no getting around that fact. If the thunderstorms in your life do not scream at you, how are you going to find the rainbows??? Imagine seeing the rainbows without needing the storms to point them out to you...think about it.<br />
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So, how did I do this?<br />
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1. I used Memory Manager to edit a bit, just brightening and sharpening which quick fix ( two auto buttons any non-tecki could use.) I saved the photo, and sent it to Storybook Creator into my project. <br />
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2. I put the photo onto a predesigned page by right clicking on the photo and selecting " fill this selected element ( frame) with this photo.<br />
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3. I typed the text in the pre-designed text boxes, and used the "cut and fill" tab to change the letters to gradient, which was two colors that I choose. Remember to flatten your elements ( in this case the text) so that you can fill them.<br />
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You can do it too!<br />
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Tips:<br />
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1. Have your camera ready to go...and easy to find.<br />
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2. Take lots of pictures...more than you need! Digital is wonderful for this as there is not cost added to have lots of pictures to choose from.<br />
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3. Capture the moments...just do it. You will have more fun looking back on these memories.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-3600471234729719872010-08-31T21:36:00.000-05:002010-08-31T21:36:13.987-05:00Really...full time?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TH27Scs3BQI/AAAAAAAAGts/GCuSsk46WSA/s1600/Planner+7x5+-+Page+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" ox="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TH27Scs3BQI/AAAAAAAAGts/GCuSsk46WSA/s400/Planner+7x5+-+Page+021.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">TWO exciting things today...first, can you guess what I have been working on? CALENDARS! Now this page took me exactly 55 seconds to create. After making this, I can go back and edit to add photos of my family to their birthdays, and more! This will be part of a calendar featuring my own family, that I can carry in my purse. A brag book calendar? How cool is that??? Get your Storybook Creator software and start getting busy making those holidays gifts. But just wait, there is more...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Oh my gosh, I am SO excited to share that I will be a full time Creative Memories Senior Consultant starting October 1st 2010! My days will be full of creating and sharing with you and working on amazing projects sure to inspire. I will also be debuting a brand new blog, so get on my list so that you will know when I start to shake things up!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Follow me, and join in the fun...if you would like to join my on this journey, and get on board with our</div>Story Stars team, now is the time! Join in September and get ready to watch your business EXPLODE in October, November and December. Business is great and we need YOU! We are putting the pieces into place for a successful rise to the top as a team and want you to be a part of it.<br />
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<a href="http://mycmsite.com/sites/annettebrisse/contentIncludePage?includePage=Opportunities/BeaConsultant.html"> WORK FROM HOME AND BE YOUR OWN BOSS</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-62218380481190240602010-08-17T07:57:00.000-05:002010-08-17T07:57:22.411-05:00Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TGqFXDa5fAI/AAAAAAAAGtU/KfgWMKcvS9k/s1600/Hywel+and+Rhodri++book+-+Page+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="492" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TGqFXDa5fAI/AAAAAAAAGtU/KfgWMKcvS9k/s640/Hywel+and+Rhodri++book+-+Page+007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My amazing nephews are in town...and the kids are having so much fun playing with their cousins from WALES! Yes, thats what I said...WALES! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We only see them every other year but it has become tradition to have them to our home for a birthday and sleepover celebration. Their gift from us is going to be so special, as we are making each of them a Creative Memories Storybook all about their time here in America. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a page featuring my son Mike, and Rhodri. They both love football and Mike gave Rhodri his own American football. What Rhodri lacks in size, he makes up in spirit my sister Katherine always says. Its true, this little guy " took Mike down"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Come and learn more about the 3000 photos I took of their visit, and how you can make pages like this in Storybooks with our Creative Memories software. This page is a predesigned template, and I just dragged the photos in. If you can email, you can make these books celebrating everyday life and special events.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tonight, <a href="http://mycmsite.com/annettebrisse">TECKI TUESDAY</a> will be held at <a href="http://scrappinnchattin.com/">Scrappin-n-Chattin</a> from 5-10. We have a special night planned and you can learn more. Its free to come...bring a friend and see what its all about!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://mycmsite.com/annettebrisse">CM Storybook Creator</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-36385931567389754562010-08-06T10:44:00.000-05:002010-08-06T10:44:27.285-05:00Do you like it?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TFws84BalAI/AAAAAAAAGtM/5IWEhaWG-Pg/s1600/128049741622095925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TFws84BalAI/AAAAAAAAGtM/5IWEhaWG-Pg/s320/128049741622095925.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Friday! We are so proud of the brand new log, and I want to hear what you think...leave a comment and share your thoughts with us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">August is double hostess credit month, so be sure to schedule early...you will receive 30% of the retails orders to shop with, even storybooks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would love to help you get started...contact me today!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-74315195483997587072010-07-30T09:56:00.000-05:002010-07-30T09:56:34.092-05:00Showcase Show off<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TFLm_71knII/AAAAAAAAGtE/3RD2gDy90W0/s1600/12x12+book+project+-+Page+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TFLm_71knII/AAAAAAAAGtE/3RD2gDy90W0/s320/12x12+book+project+-+Page+023.jpg" /></a></div>So yesterday, I went down to the Minneapolis Convention Center where CM is hosting Showcase, the national convention. WOW! I was so excited to see and meet Rhonda Anderson, the co-founder of Creative Memories. The line was short, just for a few minutes and so I walked right in! It was so much fun to be a part of this day.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-35719837886666373232010-07-28T08:28:00.000-05:002010-07-28T08:28:56.556-05:00Join us in July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TFAvG6af1rI/AAAAAAAAGs8/E9BgZzfjG0E/s1600/annettes+business+card+-+Page+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TFAvG6af1rI/AAAAAAAAGs8/E9BgZzfjG0E/s320/annettes+business+card+-+Page+012.jpg" /></a></div>I am super excited to announce the newest addition to the Story Stars team...SUE! We are so happy that we get to enjoy you! Sue is a great knowlege base of the digital programs that Creative Memories has, and is also a regular at Tecki Tuesdays. Come and meet her, and say hello this Saturday at our Special CM Showcase crop, just $12 from 10-10 on July 31st. Here is where you will find us. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scrappinnchattin.com/"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Scrappin-n-Chattin</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Join in the fun! For just $23 in July you can be a part of our team!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-89037729812510757302010-07-04T08:24:00.000-05:002010-07-04T08:24:26.279-05:00Vote for Carrie!Ok, I am super excited to share this link. Carrie Rocha ( website is <a href="http://pocketyourdollars.com/">Pocket Your Dollars</a>) has an audition video on Oprah Winfrey's website! I have raved about her for a long time, and my example is how I spent $187 last year and saved $1900 at one store alone. Please check the video and vote for CARRIE! <br />
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GOOD LUCK CARRIE! <a href="http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=13194&promo_id=1">CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO</a><br />
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I had the chance to take her seminar at the Bridging the Gap womens conference. It was so much fun, and I learned a lot. Make sure to catch her when you can...<br />
Here again is the page I made with the Creative Memories Storybook Creator Software for digital fun!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Creative Memories <a href="http://mycmsite.com/annettebrisse">DISNEY IS HERE!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is the first day you can get the brand new CM Disney products including TOY STORY 3 digital downloads. They are amazing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to save even MORE? CM has offered an awesome price to get started as a consultant. If you love CM, have photos or just want to be a part of my growing team, the Legacy STORY STARS, you can </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><a href="https://mycmsite.com/sites/annettebrisse/repenroll">JOIN FOR $23</a>!</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To get you started, join my team and activate in July and as my gift to you, your choice of $50 in retail products that you can enjoy! Its a free shopping spree, on me:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Why not see what you can do? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCyGor2KXaI/AAAAAAAAGsE/UDGHdLOsfhM/s1600/disney+coverset+black.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" rw="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCyGor2KXaI/AAAAAAAAGsE/UDGHdLOsfhM/s400/disney+coverset+black.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCyGfWBtW4I/AAAAAAAAGr0/0gJLwtPIHu0/s1600/disney+fairies+addition.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCyGfWBtW4I/AAAAAAAAGr0/0gJLwtPIHu0/s320/disney+fairies+addition.jpg" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCyGiItnwnI/AAAAAAAAGr8/tsnqHIKcOXs/s1600/disney+toy+story+addition.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rw="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCyGiItnwnI/AAAAAAAAGr8/tsnqHIKcOXs/s320/disney+toy+story+addition.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-72077456886052223192010-06-26T20:33:00.000-05:002010-06-26T20:33:22.297-05:00I am having a great time, how about you?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCaoeya7kQI/AAAAAAAAGrs/kPtlN0w_oqo/s1600/annettes+business+card+-+Page+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ru="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TCaoeya7kQI/AAAAAAAAGrs/kPtlN0w_oqo/s400/annettes+business+card+-+Page+002.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sure, we are all hearing about the economy and how nobody is buying...but they are! My business is going well, and I know it has a lot to do with me talkin to new people and sharing my information, starting with this.</div>Here is my updated business photo card. The good thing is that it really makes a statement...does your business card get the attention that you need??? Maybe its time to score more business starting with the impact your business card can have. Why not you???<br />
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Storybook Creator Software is still just $39, now through tomorrow ONLY!!! Get it and get serious about promoting your company, business, and self. Its your time to shine. Dont put it off, put it together...and<br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">Click here and </span><a href="http://mycmsite.com/sites/annettebrisse"><strong>You can do it too!</strong></a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-31607019235093092542010-06-18T18:25:00.001-05:002010-06-18T18:25:46.603-05:00My whyI thought it was time I shared a bit about why I have made such a big decision in joining Creative Memories. Many times there is a reason behind a big change in a persons life and this is no different. Please take the time to read my post as I am speaking from the heart. You are the reason that I am now a consultant with CM.<br />
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For many years I had been in direct sales, as a consultant with another company. I truly loved what I did, the friends that became like family and the success that I worked hard for. Like any career, I spent a lot of time connecting with people, influencing who I could and sharing creativity. During this time, I shared with many people what I was doing and heard some friends and family tell me they loved what I did but it was not for them. That is ok, as it was not a good fit for everyone. <br />
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Over the last ten years, my husband David and all of the men from my fathers side of the family would travel to the UP of Michigan to a cabin called Camp Shakey. These guys connected, spent time talking and laughing...really, they did some amazing hard work along with bonding. It was fantastic and they enjoyed it, no matter who could come each Fall. <br />
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Last year, we lost my dear Uncle Al after a courageous battle with cancer. Oh my gosh, that smile he had. It breaks my heart that he is gone now...he was always very special to me. Following the loss of Uncle Al, one of the familes got together the photos taken over the years at Camp Shakey. These photos were even more precious, knowing that Al would not be in any future ones taken. The family put all of the photos into a computer software program and created a storybook. The idea was to collect the memories, and create a storybook to share with all of the families. <br />
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Well, without knowing that they did this our family received a storybook of its own. My Mother was looking through it and was truly touched by the idea of Uncle AL and the entire Camp Shakey Gang looking back at her. Words were added to create a unique storybook, and following her reaction I decided what I must do. <br />
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Last Christmas, my Mother ordered another storybook for each of our families to enjoy. The memories can be enjoyed by all, kids and adults alike.<br />
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January of this year, I took the actions necessary to join Creative Memories so that I could help others experience what my family had. There are so many stories to share, and those that will tell them could be gone before you know it. With the digital age, these books are amazingly simple to create. With the digital age as well comes the Jpeg baby. Photos are not developed like they used to be, as we can see the results instantly now through computers and viewing screens on our cameras/phones. I do have to say, please...keep printing your photos! And start to write down your memories for all to enjoy. Sharing printed images makes the heart smile. <br />
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Its not too late to gather some photos and take that next step. Everyone either has some photos, or takes photos...Honor someone in your life that you have lost, make a storybook of a reunion or special event, or just plain celebrate everyday life. You can do it and I can help...I want to help. Thats why I became a consultant...to be here and help you share YOUR stories. They are just waiting to be told. Who will tell them?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Only you can tell YOUR stories the way you want them told. Are you sharing your life? It is so important to do this. Starting today, June 14th you can get our amazing Creative Memories Storybook Creator program at 40% savings. Your cost? $38.98 gives you the start you need. Its time to get this in your hands...</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: red;"><strong><a href="http://mycmsite.com/sites/annettebrisse/catalog-index?event=productdetails&eventId=1317&productGroupId=11281&categoryId=260&categoryIdParm=%7C258%7C260%7C&pageTitle=Story+Book+Creator+Plus+3.0+%28Full%29+-+Download&relatedItem=N&qtyOrdered=&productId=&itemSku=&act=&selectedCategory=-2147483648">GET STORYBOOK CREATOR NOW</a></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pages, books, gifts and so much more are waiting for your photos and memories. FREE webinars, tutorials and ideas are at the CM site. Locally, we have free digital training each Tuesday night too. As a consultant, I am here to help you succeed. I believe in storytelling, and preserving memories for sharing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Remember that Storybook Creator 3 software is on sale at 40% off starting Monday June 14th.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Join in the fun and sub to my blog!</div>Annettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00424183043315476526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324307088309254641.post-19308058347741279712010-06-07T20:39:00.000-05:002010-06-07T20:39:30.126-05:00You can do what with SBC3?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TA2dze9fEMI/AAAAAAAAGpo/Vfb3-HCFnR8/s1600/4x6+landscape+-+Page+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" qu="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__XKqFQGc_IA/TA2dze9fEMI/AAAAAAAAGpo/Vfb3-HCFnR8/s400/4x6+landscape+-+Page+005.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Our daughter Maddie is a summer baby. That means that her friends from school are hard to get ahold of after the last day, so we always hand out her birthday invites about 6 weeks early. Since this week school will end for the summer, it was time tonight to whip out some fast invites for her party. I made them at 7:15, uploaded them to Walgreens and picked them up in about half an hour...what could be easier?<br />
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The best part? THEY LOOK SUPER! Storybook Creator is fantastic for making all of your promotional products, invites, photos, scrap pages and more. Photo gifts are a snap when you design through SBC3. <br />
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Believe me, its easy when all you have to do is drop and drag. And remember that each week we have Techie Tuesday which is free, so you can learn more and enjoy it more! Just come and try it...it will make these little chores so much more fun! <br />
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