Heritage Makers in the news!

Heritage Makers in the news


It’s been such an exciting couple of months here at Heritage Makers! The world is starting to take notice of the incredible products…and message…that we have here. First Oprah (and if you haven’t heard the Oprah excitement by now, where have you been?) and now, Better Homes and Gardens and Good Morning America. Media outlets across the country are certainly taking notice of our incredible business!

Better Homes and Gardens
The word is getting out! Heritage Makers is the best choice when it comes to publishing your very own hardbound storybooks. Heritage Makers is first on a list inBetter Homes and Gardens 2nd Edition of the “Ultimate Guide to Digital Scrapbooking” of the best options for digital printing!

There’s no doubt about it, Heritage Makers is the choice to make. With Heritage Makers storybooks, cards, prints, and calendars you can create lasting memories of family heritage.


GoodMorning America

Thursday morning, December 4, Heritage Makers was on Good Morning America! Gayle King, Editor-in-Chief at O Magazine was on the show talking about Oprah’s All-Time Favorite Gifts. Guess who was #1? That’s right, Heritage Makers was #1 for Cheap and Chic Holiday Gifts. Heritage Makers is Oprah’s favorite gift!


Gayle especially loved the “Before IWas Your Mother” storybook. Good Morning America’s host commented, “how great this is for parents to give to children.” She’s right on!

Local Media

Even in our own backyards, newspapers and television shows are getting in on Heritage Makers. Many newspapers, news channels, and specialty shows are taking notice. Here in Utah, KSL(channel 5) recently had our own Sharon Murdoch on their station talking about our wonderful company. For more of the recent media contacts, check blog.heritagemakers.com. New happenings occur every week!


We’d love to know when Heritage Makers is featured by one of the media outlets in your area. Send us an email with the news and help us spread the Heritage Makers message!

We are one of Oprah’s All-time Favorite Gifts !!!

We are one of Oprah’s All-time Favorite Gifts !!!


Heritage Makers is featured in the December 2008 O Magazine as one of Oprah’s All-Time Favorite Gifts! This is incredible news! Our hardbound storybooks are featured on this exclusive list. Check out the magazine on news stands now!

As part of the celebration, we’re offering an amazing Oprah special!


Be sure to check the website and get one of these amazing deals!

Oprah first learned about Heritage Makers because of one Heritage Makers consultant who wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Brenda Kruse, an independent consultant from Iowa, made a storybook celebrating the life of Oprah’s beloved dog, Gracie. Oprah loved the book so much that she personally called Brenda to thank her for the book and to let Brenda know that she was passing the storybook idea on to her editors at O Magazine. Now that’s something that doesn’t happen everyday.

GATHER YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER

GATHER YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER

Looking for that last minute gift? Don’t worry, you can still give something unique, personal and beautiful. Dec. 1-31 Heritage Makers is giving you an incredible deal on canvas posters. And we will gallery wrap your posters for FREE!
Check out the new canvas poster templates available in the Template Gallery.

Family Portrait Special
16x20 Gallery Wrapped Canvas Poster
1 month Studio Premier membership (renewing)
$84.95
(save $35)
20x24 Gallery Wrapped Canvas Poster
1 month Studio Premier membership (renewing)
$119.95
(save $40)

Last minute gift Ideas

5 Calendars
1 month Studio Premier membership (renewing)
$99.95
(save $69)

GOOD MORNING AMERICA!!

Good Morning !!

And GOOD MORNING AMERICA!! As that is where we were spotlighted this morning by Gayle King!!! If you are on the West Coast or California, you may be able to still catch the show!! I am sure it was recorded and we will get it on YOU TUBE, for you to show your teams, and clients!

THIS WAS JUST POSTED FROM AN EAST COAST Director on the forum:

"HM was JUST ON! Gale King (Oprah's friend/assistant) was talking ALL
ABOUT HM & even had her 5x5 book & was showing it off. She was also
talking about the 'Before I was Your Mother' book & explaining how you
can do limitless pages, etc..!!!!!
We have to get this on you tube!
I'm so excited!!!"

Kelly Barquin - Silver Director - GA

Leads are coming in like crazy on the East Coast!! We are also on the Good Morning America Website!!

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HolidayTheme/story?id=6386786&page=1

So exciting!!

Make sure to go to Heritage Makers and get your own storybook !!

Send your child a letter from Santa !!

Send your child a letter from Santa!

Check out this new "Santa Letter" template from Heritage Makers!

Simply send me your address & your child's name & I'll customize & mail your child his/her own personal Santa letter!





The total for your Santa Letter to be customized, including tax & shipping to your home is only $4.00!

You can pay via paypal, check, or credit card !

Contact me at beachin2@gamil.com or www.PagesofaLifetime.com for more information !

Oprah Called ask me Why !!

THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

“Many people can say Oprah has made a difference in their lives. But not many people can say they’ve made a difference in Oprah’s life!

With this small storybook, I had a huge impact on a very influential person. Now, that’s the power of storybooking. And that’s why I am a Heritage Makers consultant.”

- Brenda Kruse

Take a look inside the storybook Brenda created for Oprah. “Gracie’s gift” to Oprah was a valuable lesson we all could learn—take time to slow down.

See the storybook that Oprah loves!

Every Story deserves a book of it's own !!

One individual, one storybook, can make a big difference in the life of another person…even one of the most powerful women in the world.

Oprah took the time out of her busy schedule to personally thank Brenda for the storybook she received. Hear what Oprah had to say here!

MAKE YOUR OWN STORYBOOK

Make your own 5x5 storybook about the most important things in your life…a person, place, or even a pet. Give the gift of heritage to the heroes in your life and discover the power of storybooking!

Start yours today for only $29.95 and SAVE!

Workshop & Scan Party

All Day Workshop !!

All day Workshop Event

Saturday August 23rd
10:00AM-8:00PM

Holiday Inn Express
11400 COMMON OAKS DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27614 (off Capital Blvd. in Wakefield)

Come learn how to preserve your family’s photographs and stories in archival-quality, library-bound storybooks that your family will cherish for generations to come.
Also, learn the tips and tricks to helping make your storybooks have that perfect designer touch by attending our Studio classes.

Admission fee: $10 (bring a friend and receive $5 back)

Photo Scanning Service
Available all day; Save .20 per scan for an amazing price of .19 per scan!!!
Have a whole shoebox of pictures scanned in about an hour.
Please call your consultant to reserve your scanning appointment as
soon as possible! This is such a great deal the spots will fill very quickly.

Fabulous Door Prizes every hour!!!
(Extra ticket for every friend you bring!)
Light refreshments will be served

Workshop Schedule is as follows:

10:30 AM Introduction to Heritage Makers Workshop taught by: Becky Raper
11:30 AMStudio Beginners Class taught by: Julie Warehime
12:30 PMStudio Intermediate Class taught by: Becky Raper
1:30 PM Studio Masters Class taught by: Kellie Stobie
2:30 PM Introduction to The Heritage Makers Business taught by: Kellie Stobie
3:30 PM Introduction to Heritage Makers Workshop taught by: Julie Warehime
4:30 PM Studio Beginners Class taught by: Becky Raper
5:30 PM Studio Intermediate Class taught by: Kellie Stobie
6:30 PM Studio Masters Class taught by: Julie Warehime










For more information contact your Personal Publishing Consultant

Kellie Stobie beachin2@gmail.com or www.pagesofalifetime.com

Business Opportunity Calls

Here is a schedule of our upcoming Conference Calls for August and September.

Business Opportunity Call
Please invite your potential consultants to join on this call.
Wednesday August 20th
7:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number 616-883-8055 Access Code-130-859-130
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/119239194

New Consultant Training Call
This is a great training call for our new consultants in our team.
Tuesday August 26th
6:00 pm MST
Phone Number-641-715-3222 Access code-470-011-321
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/914339330

Working for Director Mentoring Calls
If you are working for director in the Fall, please join us for these weekly calls.
Wednesday, August 27th
11:00 am MST
Phone number: 218-936-7979 access code 740819#
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/618517773

Business Opportunity Call
Wednesday August 27th
7:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number 712-432-1399 Access Code-484-131-926
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/468686415

New Consultant Training Call
Tuesday September 2nd
6:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number-641-715-3222 Access code-385-592-596
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/111022757

Working for Director Mentoring Call
Wednesday, September 3rd
11:00 am MST
Phone number: 218-936-7979 access code 740819#
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/231687687

Business Opportunity Call
Wednesday September 3rd
7:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number 616-883-8055 Access Code-438-245-699
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/551968274

The MAGIC of this BUSINESS: Tips and Ideas from Your Top Leaders
Thursday, September 4th
7:00 pm MST
Phone number: (641) 715-3222, access code 225-430-018
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/131064440

New Consultant Training Call
Tuesday September 9th
6:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number: 616-883-8055 access code-393-295-262
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/845088887

Working For Director Mentoring Call
Wednesday, September 10th
11:00 am MST
Phone number: 218-936-7979 access code 740819#
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/559096648

Business Opportunity Call
Wednesday September 10th
7:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number 641-715-3222 Access Code-138-002-060
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/264465662

New Consultant Training Call
Tuesday September 16th
6:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number-616-883-8055 Access code-655-324-190
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/198418816

Working for Director Mentoring Calls
Wednesday, September 17th
11:00 am MST
Phone number: 218-936-7979 access code 740819#
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/916658344

Business Opportunity Call
Wednesday September 17th
7:00 p.m. MST
Phone Number 641-715-3222 Access Code-601-801-103
To register for this call:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/970008206

No calls the week of September 22nd-28th REUNION!!!

Thanks for all you do,

New Classes!

WATCH A LIVE WEBINAR:
Intro to Studio
Monday August 11th 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 320-150-441
Click here to register.

Monday August 18th 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 539-474-063
Click here to register.

Intermediate Studio Class
Wednesday August 13th 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 417-289-139
Click here to register.

Wednesday August 20th 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 615-330-246
Click here to register.

Studio Master Class
Presenter: Elisa Black
Topic: CORNERSTONE BOOKS
Thursday August 14th 1:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 119-886-841
Click here to register.

Presenter: Sarah Funk
Thursday August 21st 7:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 342-683-367
Click here to register.


** If the links are not working, go to www.pagesofalifetime.com and click on the photo on the bottom right of the screen.

All Day Workshop !!

All day Workshop Event

Saturday August 23rd
10:00AM-8:00PM

Holiday Inn Express
11400 COMMON OAKS DRIVE, RALEIGH, NC 27614 (off Capital Blvd. in Wakefield)

Come learn how to preserve your family’s photographs and stories in archival-quality, library-bound storybooks that your family will cherish for generations to come.
Also, learn the tips and tricks to helping make your storybooks have that perfect designer touch by attending our Studio classes.

Admission fee: $10 (bring a friend and receive $5 back)

Photo Scanning Service
Available all day; Save .20 per scan for an amazing price of .19 per scan!!!
Have a whole shoebox of pictures scanned in about an hour.
Please call your consultant to reserve your scanning appointment as
soon as possible! This is such a great deal the spots will fill very quickly.

Fabulous Door Prizes every hour!!!
(Extra ticket for every friend you bring!)
Light refreshments will be served

Workshop Schedule is as follows:

10:30 AM Introduction to Heritage Makers Workshop taught by: Becky Raper
11:30 AMStudio Beginners Class taught by: Julie Warehime
12:30 PMStudio Intermediate Class taught by: Becky Raper
1:30 PM Studio Masters Class taught by: Kellie Stobie
2:30 PM Introduction to The Heritage Makers Business taught by: Kellie Stobie
3:30 PM Introduction to Heritage Makers Workshop taught by: Julie Warehime
4:30 PM Studio Beginners Class taught by: Becky Raper
5:30 PM Studio Intermediate Class taught by: Kellie Stobie
6:30 PM Studio Masters Class taught by: Julie Warehime










For more information contact your Personal Publishing Consultant

Kellie Stobie beachin2@gmail.com or www.pagesofalifetime.com

3-Day Doorbuster Sale

3-Day Doorbuster Sale
July 18, 2008

For 3 days only, Heritage Makers is having a HUGE Doorbuster sale. On July 28, 29, and 30th save big on all Christmas in July specials. You'll save hundreds on storybooks, greeting cards, and playing cards.

Check out the specials here!

Company Wide Call

(Consultant Update) Company Wide Call
July 25, 2008

Join us for a company wide call on August 1 at 12:30 p.m. (MDT). This is certainly one call you do not want to miss. Here’s a preview of some of the things we’ll talk about on the call:

* How to close sales with the new, simplified HM promotion system
* How you can turn your business into a money-making machine—even in a troubling economy
* See the unveiling of the BIGGEST thing to hit Studio…EVER
* Discover why HM is the right company, in the right industry, at the right time
* Find out the one step you can take to make more money during the Fall selling season
* See the first look at the beautiful, HM exclusive templates
* Plus, a sneak peak into some of the incredible things to come

To register for the call go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/824108945. Believe us when we say this is the one call you can’t afford to miss!

upcoming conference calls and webinars for our team

HM Template System and Designers
This is a great call for potential consultants who are interested in designing,
As well as all current consultants to understand the new template system.
Thursday, July 17th
7:00 pm MST (8 pm Central, 9 pm EST)
Conference Call: (616) 883-8055 Access Code: 154-118-449
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/756726052

Basic Training for Virtual Office and Studio
Basics Class for new consultants
Tuesday, July 22nd
9:00-10:00 am MST
Conference Call: (641) 715-3222, access code 671-139-269
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/746634688


The Heritage Makers Business Opportunity
Please invite your potential consultants who join this call.
Wednesday, July 23rd
7:00 pm MST
Conference Call: (616) 883-8055, access code 233-732-249
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/345612939

New Consultant Training Call
Great for new consultants to cover the basics of WHAT you do as a consultant
Please watch your training DVD prior to joining the call.
Tuesday, July 29th
7:00 pm MST
Conference Call: (641) 715-3222, access code 180-276-603
TO register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/622525637

The Heritage Makers Business Opportunity
Hosted by Hallie Redd
Hear from our top sponsor in our team, WHY Heritage Makers is the most amazing business to join!
Wednesday, July 30th
11:00- 12:00 am MST
Conference Call: (616) 883-8055, access code 467-619-194(
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/546383736

Basic Training on your Virtual Office and Studio
This is a great basic class for new consultants
Tuesday, August 5th
9:00 -10:00 am MST
Conference Call: (641) 715-3222, access code 610-992-473
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/982246053

New Consultant Training Call
Tuesday, August 5th
7:00 pm MST
Conference Call: (712) 432-1399, access code 362-964-959
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/669561606

The Heritage Makers Business Opportunity
Hosted by Wendy McGee
Please invite your potential consultants to attend this call.
Wednesday, August 6th
7:00-8:00 pm MST
Conference Call: (641) 715-3222, access code 676-843-133
To register for this call, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/868943819

PreK Thank you book

12x12 Be Yourself page

Learn Heritage Studio - Online Classes in June

Learn Heritage Studio - In-Person and Online Classes in June

June is a great time to learn Heritage Studio - from the basics to tips and tricks to make your pages pop! As always, all classes are FREE for my clients! Here's what's coming up for the rest of the month -

Upcoming Online Classes (Webinars) from Heritage Makers Home Office
(view the presentation over your computer's internet connection, and listen to the audio on a conference call)

Intro to Studio


Monday June 23rd 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (712) 432-1399, access code 357-284-078
Click here to register.

Intermediate Studio Class
Wednesday June 18th 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (616) 883-8055, access code 330-444-759
Click here to register.

Wednesday June 25th 5:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (641) 715-3222, access code 582-624-892
Click here to register.


Studio Master Class
Presenter: Melissa Navratil
Thursday June 19th 1:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (616) 883-8055, access code 543-103-144
Click here to register.

Presenter: Christina Mika
Thursday June 26th 7:00 p.m. MDT
Attendee: (712) 432-1399, access code 256-472-178
Click here to register.

In-Person Class/Workshop Nights

June 19 from 7 to 9 p.m
Holly Springs Cultural Center

There is room for 15 people to bring laptops and work. Internet hookup is included in the rate. It is $5 per customer – special price for THIS MONTH ONLY – it will go to $10 next month – and includes 25 scans. That day is my birthday so I am advertising that as my birthday present to the guests they get this special price including the scans.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 6:00 -9 pm
Panera Bread 4421 6 Forks Road, Raleigh

Just bring your digital photos - on CD, USB flash drive, or printed photos to be scanned. There plenty of room if you have your own laptop with wireless connectivity. I'll teach some tips and tricks, or give you my "getting started" lesson if you haven't used Heritage Studio yet! Come On Over!


Thursday June 26th from 6pm - 10pm
Miltons - 14520 New Falls of Neuse, Raleigh

I have one computer left (just bring your digital photos - on CD, USB flash drive, or camera card), but plenty of room if you have your own laptop with wireless connectivity. I'll teach some tips and tricks, or give you my "getting started" lesson if you haven't used Heritage Studio yet! Come On Over!



OR - Call or e-mail me and choose a date for you and a friend or two! I have many dates open and can help you create a beautiful book, calendar, poster, card, or digital scrapbook page!

Anyone who brings a friend to a workshop will receive a free gift!

Amazing new templates!

It has never been easier to record your life stories for your children. Use these templates to create beautiful storybooks.

The Life I've Lived

The Love I've Known

A New Story Begins

Family

Family Fold

Studio 2.0 Webinar Series Schedule

Father's Day Templates!

Father's Day Templates!

This is just a small sample of the templates that we are offering!
Want to see more? Just contact me!

Heritage Makes Design Contest

Drag & Drop Design Contest

You asked for it, so here it is—our latest Drag & Drop Design Competition. We have two divisions in our contest this time, each one featuring one of our new products

Div. 1: 12x12 layout: "Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime?"

• individual 12x12 page layout
• page must have a summer activity theme
• must use brads (any kind, any collection) somewhere in layout
• must use a minimum of three photos
• must have at least one sentence of text for each photo

1st place: 3 packs of 12x12 pages (5 in each pack)
2nd place: 2 packs of 12x12 pages
3rd place: 1 pack of 12x12 pages


Div. 2: card game: "It’s in the cards"

• deck of cards (27 required; 54 optional)

• design should be original; contestant may not use HM playing card templates
• cards should have family or heritage theme
• cards should have photo and text elements along with any art elements contestant wishes to use
Individual 12x12 pages and card decks will be available to create in the Drag & Drop system the last week of May*. The deadline for all contest entries is June 30th.
Submitting your entry:

1. Once you’ve finished your design, find it in Unfinished Projects, and click the "Browse Project" button.
2. Inside the preview of your project, click the "Email a Friend" button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
3. Email your project to eblack@heritagemakers.com with the words "Drag & Drop Design Contest" in the subject line.

1st place: 3 decks of cards (54 in each pack)
2nd place: 2 decks of cards
3rd place: 1 deck of cards
We can’t wait to see what creative designs and ideas our HM audience comes up with.

*Game cards available May 12. 12x12 pages available May 22

Studio Enhancements & New Products !!

Studio Enhancements

New Preview Feature

It just keeps getting better! Studio’s new preview feature makes previewing your entire book fast and easy. No more long wait times, and no more awkward red lines! The new preview feature lets you turn each page by clicking on the corners of the pages themselves. And the quality of the images is better than ever.

INTEGRATING THE PUBLISHING SYSTEMS

We are in the process of integrating all of the Classic publishing system’s capabilities into the Drag & Drop system. As a result, we will be discontinuing the Classic system July 31st. Customers will still be able to order projects created in the Classic system. They simply won’t be able to create new projects or edit existing ones in Classic after July 31st.
Combining all of our publishing in one system is another step in the evolution of Heritage Makers’ technology. We’re getting sleeker and simpler every day.


New PRODUCTS

We are thrilled to announce a new product in our heritage line-up:

Game Cards !!!

• 54 cards per pack
• 3.5 x 2.5 inches
• 2 templates: a matching game and standard playing deck of cards…
• …or create your own games and designs
• works in the Drag & Drop system just like any other template
• $24.95*



* Buy from your consultant for $19.95
Coming Soon:

print individual 12x12 pages in 5 packs for $14.95!

Heritage Makers - Securing a Legacy

Securing a legacy

Making more than just a storybook

Digital storybooking is so much more than just a hobby. It is a truly magical thing that can touch people’s hearts. Since becoming a Heritage Maker, I have made a few very meaningful books—the kind that my family will always cherish. So I decided it was time to take on the project that was closest to my heart: my mom’s life story.
My mom passed away when I was 11 years-old. Now a mother myself, I wanted to make a book about her so that my children would have a sense of the grandma they would never meet, the person that their mom called "Mom." So I asked my dad if he would be willing to help with my project. Of course, he was right there for me as he always has been. We sat down together, and as he talked I typed a rough draft. We also spent some time digging through old boxes of memorabilia and flipping through numerous photo albums. What a wonderful learning experience for me. I learned so much about my mom. I had no idea how little I really knew about her.
My dad also had a wooden box that belonged to my gramma (my mom’s mom). It was filled with beautiful old photos dating back to the 1920’s. I was saddened by the fact that there is no one left
who can tell me who the people in those pictures are or what the stories behind the pictures are. This reaffirmed how very important my project was.
I set to work creating the book on my Heritage Makers website complete with over 100 photos. It was a big project but well worth the time and effort. What began as a desire to preserve my mom’s memory became so much more. It became a wonderful emotional journey for me. I no longer see my mom only in the way that a child sees a mother. I now see her for the truly wonderful woman that she was. I feel like I have been given the best gift ever. Had it not been for Heritage Makers, I would never have asked my dad those questions. I would have never known my mom’s history.
I believe that every person should make at least one life-story book. Take the time to examine the life of a passed love one. Or sit down with a parent or grandparent. I’m sure they would love to tell you about their life. Ask those tough and sensitive questions and put all of the answers in print. One of my clients is currently working on her own life story, and I keep thinking how lucky her children are. What a beautiful treasure she will be giving them, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
I’ve had people say to me, "My life isn’t exciting, why would I want to make a book about it?" This is simply not true. Your life story is very important to others. Who you are, where you come from, and the choices you’ve made—no matter how ordinary they may seem—have shaped many people’s lives.
Imagine if people 100 years ago had been able to create digital storybooks like we can. Wouldn’t you love and treasure a book about your great-great grandparents? Wouldn’t you like to know what life was like for them–their obstacles and triumphs?
I can hardly wait to sit down with my girls and read them my mom’s story. Years from now they can read it to their kids, and grand-kids, and so on. My mom’s story will not fade. And the best part of all…I know that she would be very proud.
—Jami Rathwell

Changes in Canadian Shipping

Changes in Canadian Shipping

Last month, DHL doubled our shipping rates to Canada. We did not want to pass this cost increase on to you, so after a lot of research, we have found a solution that will allow us to maintain the current HM shipping prices.

As of last Monday (May 5th) we have switched our Canadian shipping from DHL to UPS. We have found a UPS option that roughly equals the previous price we'd paid with DHL before the rate hike. However, in order to get the best brokerage rate for clearing our packages with Canadian customs, we must bulk ship all our Canadian packages together in one shipment. Therefore, we will only be shipping to Canada once a week. Our new shipping service is called UPS Canada Standard and it is 7-9 business days for delivery. .

Heritage Makers receives the Creative Home Arts Club Award!!

8x8 Storybook Wins National Acclaim !!!


Heritage Makers' 8x8 storybook has received the Creative Home Arts Club Member Tested & Recommended Seal of Approval! Our 8x8 storybook will be featured in the July/August issue of the Creative Home Arts Club publication.

New Digital Scrap Art

This is just one of the newest collections that Heritage Makers has added this month! Just imagine the beautiful pages that you could create with this!

Go to www.PagesofaLifetime.com to get started today!

Father's Day Templates

Give your dad a beautiful, cutom storybook created by you. Our beautiful Father's Day templates couldn't make it easier !

Contact me for details !

5x5 Grandpa's_Brag_Book-h.doc

It's all about the Heritage Makers Blog

It's All About the Blog

Have you visited Heritage Makers' new blog?

This is the place to get an insider's perspective about Heritage Makers and heritage making. Share your own thoughts with us. We want to know what you think.

As we were thinking of some ways to spread the word about the HM blog, we thought, "Hey, our consultants are all pretty internet savvy and many of them have their own blogs. They should link their blogs to ours." So how about it?

If you have a blog, link blog.heritagemakers.com from your blog. Together, we're truly creating an online community of storybookers.

The Evolution of Heritage Studio

The Evolution of Heritage Studio

Heritage Studio just keeps better!

We have successfully integrated all of the Classic publishing system's capabilities into the Drag & Drop system. As a result, we will be discontinuing the Classic system. All book sizes, including cards, calendars, posters, etc. are available in the Drag & Drop system. All of the basic templates that were previously unique to the Classic system can now be found under the Basic tab in the Drag & Drop system.

Most of our user's find the Drag & Drop much easier to use. Bringing all of our creative processes into one publishing system is part of the streamlining process that makes our website more user-friendly for new clients.

The recently announced Studio Pro membership is being discontinued due to a lack of demand from our professional clients.

Heritage Makers Studio 2.0 Webinar Series Schedule

Studio Webinars

Beginning Studio webinar classes:

Mondays at 5:00 p.m. MDT

Intermediate Studio webinar classes: Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. MDT

Master Class Studio webinars:

Thursday, May 8th at 1:00 p.m. MDT Instructor TBA

Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. MDT Instructor Colleen Baskin

go to www.Pagesofalifetime.com for more information

Heritage Makers - Catching the Vision

Catching the Vision: Why We Do What We Do

I believe that every person should make at least one life-story book. Take the time to examine the life of a loved one who has passed, or sit down with a parent or grandparent. Ask those tough and sensitive questions, and put all of the answers in print. You will not regret it. You can only grow from it, and it will become a priceless family keepsake.

One of my clients is currently working on her own life story, and I keep thinking how lucky her children are. What a beautiful treasure she will be giving them and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and so on. People have said to me, "My life isn't exciting; why would I want to make a book about it?" This is simply not true. Your life story is very important to others. Who you are, where you come from, and the choices you've made—no matter how ordinary they may seem—have shaped many people's lives.

Imagine if people 100 years ago had been able to digitally preserve their stories. Wouldn't you love and treasure a book about your great-great grandparents? To know what life was like for them, and to know about their obstacles and triumphs would be a very special gift. We now have the ability to give that gift to future generations. How awesome is that?
Jamie Rathwell
HM Independent Consultant
BC CAN

Heritage Makers CEO named to top 100 Entrepreneurs !!

Chris Lee Named to Top 100 EntrepreneursHeritage Makers' CEO, Chris Lee, was recently named one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the state of Utah by vSpring Capital! Members of the v100 are nominated and chosen by fellow entrepreneurs with connections to this region. This is the second year in a row that Chris Lee has received this honor. Congratulations Chris!

Meetings scheduled for May

Here are the meetings scheduled for May:

New Consultant Training Hosted by Wendy McGee
Please invite your potential consultants to join us.
Date: Tuesday May 6th
Time: 7:00 pm MST
Conference Call #641-715-3222 Access Code:
link below
To register for this meeting, please click on the link below.http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/204933635288-040-741

New Consultant Training Meeting Hosted by Wendy McGee
Please invite your potential consultants to join us!
Date:Tuesday May 13th
Time:1:00 pm MST
Conference Call #616-883-8055 Access Code-678-079-002
To register for this call, please click on the link belowhttp://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/603237595

New Consultant Training Call Hosted by Wendy McGee
Please invite your potential consultants to join us.
Date:Tuesday May 20th
Time:7:00pm MSTConference # 641-715-3222 Access Code-481-720-246
To register for this call, please click on the site below.http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/249897095

New Consultant Training Call Hosted by Wendy McGee
Please invite your potential consultants to this call
Date: Tuesday May 27th
Time:1:00pm MST
Conference #616-883-8055 Access Code:553-021-526
To register for this call, please click on the site belowhttp://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/979172543

Business Opportunity Calls

Business Opportunity Call Hosted by Mary Hansen
Please join us for some great information
Date: Wednesday May 7th
Time:8:00pm Pacific
Conference # 712-945-0210 Access Code-345345
To register for this call, please click the link belowhttp://www2.gotomeeting.com/register678163420

Business Opportunity Call Hosted by Wendy McGee
Please join us for some great information
Date: Wednesday May 14th
Time:7:00pm MST
Conference Call #641-715-3222 Access Code-369-635-932
To register for this call, please click the link below:http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/782759116

Business Opportunity Call Hosted By Mary Hansen
Please join us for some great information
Date: Wednesday May 21stTime: 8:00 pm Pacific
Conference Call # 616-883-8055 Access Code:647-745-408
To register for this call, please click the link below:http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/437134886

Business Opportunity Call Hosted by Mary Hansen
Please join us for some great information
Date: Wednesday May 28thTime:7:00 pm MST
Conference Call#616-883-8055 Access Code:347-582-589
To register for this call, please click on the link below:http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/542015633

Scan Party

Have you been meaning to start your storybook, but not sure how? Need some ideas & inspiration? Do you have pictures that need to be scanned?

Join us for a worksop !!

I will help you get started on your family story, scanning your photos, and editing your pictures.

I have recently purchased an amazing scanner. It will scan 30 pictures a minute at 300dpi.

Plus with a FREE Heritage Makers account, you can archive your photos for free! What could be better than that?

The prices are amazing !!
0-99 .39 per scan
100-499 . 29 per scan
scan500+ .19 per scan

There will also be fun & prizes !!

Bring a friend, and be put into a drawing for free products !!

If you plan on having your pictures scanned, please call me to reserve a time for you. I will be at Caribou Coffee as early as 5pm for appointments only.

If you have any questions, or wish to make an appointment. please call me at 727-992-8007.

No appointment necessary for those who want to learn storybooking or digital scrapping.

Learn more here:http://scrapbook.meetup.com/1976/calendar/7836602/

Publishing Deadlines

Mother's Day Pubilshing Deadlines

United StatesBooks & Calendars

Ground Shipments - order by April 25th
2nd Day Shipments - order by April 30th
Overnight Shipments - order by May 2nd
Cards & Posters
Ground Shipments - order by April 29th
2nd Day Shipments - order by May 2nd
Overnight Shipments - order by May 5th
Canada
All products order by April 21st

Delivery times not guaranteed to Canada due to potential problems with customs.

Father's Day Publishing Deadlines

United States
Books & Calendars
Ground Shipments - order by May 30th
2nd Day Shipments - order by June 4th
Overnight Shipments - order by June 6th

Cards & Posters
Ground Shipments - order by June 3rd
2nd Day Shipments - order by June 6th
Overnight Shipments - order by June 9th
CanadaAll products order by May 26th
Delivery times not guaranteed to Canada, due to potential problems with customs.

Premier Membership Benifits

Heritage Makers offers its Premier Members the following benefits:

* UNLIMITED photo storageBack up your digital photos online!*

Over 30,000 pieces of digital art - with more added every month!

All stored online, over $2,500 in value!

Digital art worth over $100 is added every month, so the value grows every month.*

Ability to upload PNG files

For digital scrapbookers, this is a huge benefit!

Upload your PNG files and have them stored securely online in case of computer failure.

Have them right there in your Heritage Makers account for easy digi-scrapping.

Organize them by type and they're right at your fingertips!

* Free Project Templates

We have templates in all sizes and in many themes. Our unique templates can be modified - you can add or delete embellishments or pictures, change fonts, change font colors - whatever you like. You can use the template as-is or as a springboard for your creativity!

ALL of Heritage Makers customers (basic or premier) receive:

* Project archivingYour completed project is archived in your account FOREVER, not for a limited amount of time*

Heirloom Assurance ProgramIf anything happens to your project - even if it's your fault - you can get another copy for 1/2 price without having to recreate it*

A knowledgeable, helpful consultant

That's me!*

Cutting edge digital storybooking technology that keeps getting better.

Basic membership is free - just contact me to get started.

Any new customer can get a free month of Premier Membership when they purchase their first credit.

Existing customers can receive a free month of Premier Membership by purchasing a product package of $100 or more.

Premier Membership renews at $19.95 a month and you can cancel at any time.

Tips & Tricks with Studio 2.0

TIPS 'N TRICKS
WHAT'S LURKING IN THE DARK?

SHADOWS, OF COURSE.
1. Shady dealings: When adding elements like photos or embellishments to a page, don't neglect the drop shadow tool. Even adding a 1 pt. shadow will give an object some depth. Adding drop shadows keeps your page from looking flat. It also gives the faintest outline to embellishments that might otherwise get lost in the pattern of your paper.

2. Stand out performance: set your photos apart from the rest of the design on your page by adding borders. Using the border tool, you can effectively mat your pictures on the page. Or, make a double mat by using the basic shape square to create your first mat, and the border tool to create your second. Adding a border to your pictures gives your entire page a clean look. It allows the eye to quickly take in and appreciate all that is going on in your layout.

HURRY, RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY

The Heritage Making Seminar near you is coming up soon! Don't miss out on your chance to learn about the exciting world of storybooking!

If you’ve ever wanted to start your own home-based business, had a desire to preserve your stories, or wondered how to self-publish your own stories, then this is the opportunity for you. At a location near you, Heritage Makers will show you how to do it all…and you'll have fun at the same time! As a quick reminder, here's where we'll be:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23Atlanta, GA Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport
SATURDAY, MARCH 29Baltimore, MD Four Points by Sheraton
SATURDAY, APRIL 12Orlando, FL Embassy Suites Orlando Airport

All seminars are from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The cost is $30.00 which includes a free 8x8 storybook credit when you attend.*
Contact your consultant or call the home office to register today!

Click here for more information!

This is a reminder email. If you have already registered, we can't wait to see you!
Go ahead and forward this to a friend you think might be interested in attending the Heritage Making Seminar.

*You must pre-register and be in attendance to receive the free 8 x 8 storybook credit. If you register at the door or do not attend the seminar, you forfeit your free credit.

Specials

MARCH SPECIALS

5x5 brag book credits are specially priced at $29.95 for the month of March! (Orig. $34.95)

Our package discount deals let you create multiple copies of your books for family and friends.

Purchase five 8x8 storybooks and get each one for only $35.95.

Purchase five 11.5x8.5 storybooks for only $49.95 each.

Purchase our Storybook Starter package for only $94.95; you save $45!
Package includes an 8x8 storybook, 5x5 storybook, 18x24 poster, a family fold card and a renewing Studio Premier account.

Studio 2.0 Webinar Series Schedule

STUDIO 2.0 WEBINAR SERIES SCHEDULE

Intro. to Studio 2.0
webinar classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. MDT.

Studio 2.0 master class

March 20th 7:00 p.m. MDT with instructor Jennifer Steiner.
You can register for a webinar class by going to www.PagesofaLifetime.com homepage and clicking on the Heritage Studio webinars sign in the bottom right-hand corner.

Tips & Tricks with Studio 2.0

TIPS 'N TRICKS

CREATING PHOTO EFFECTS AND EDGES

Paper scrapbookers often give their photos a distressed or worn look (sometimes called "antiquing") by sanding and/or staining their photos. You can create that same look in Heritage Studio Drag & Drop system by using overlays (transparencies).

The Peppermint Kisses transparency gives a sanded or brushed effect on the outer portions of the picture. The transparency's original color is pink, but you can use the Fill Color feature to make it any color you'd like.

The Whatever Grunge overlay gives the entire photo a brushed, worn look. The overlay's texture is in gray and tan which does darken your picture. But, again, you can choose a lighter color from the Fill Color palette which lighten the entire photo.

The Ochre Winfrey Inked Edges transparency gives the edges of your photo a burned or antique look.

Cherokee's Story

Cherokee's Story

Heritage Makers' consultant Carrie Scanlan and her client Debbie recently completed a very special project for Debbie's daughter Cherokee.
Debbie: I put together my first Heritage Makers book for our daughter Cherokee, for her 10th birthday. I thought it would be special since she would be hitting double digits! I had no idea how much this book would mean to us when I sent it in to be published.
Carrie: I scanned about 200 pictures and laid everything out for Debbie. Then we sat down together at my home computer and spent almost three hours deciding on the journaling.
The book is written to Cherokee from her parents about the first ten years of her life. It documents all her birthdays, her family, school life, athletic career, and what a wonderful young lady she is becoming. We cried a lot. And cried even more when we found out about Cherokee's condition.
Debbie: The day before her 10th birthday, Cherokee was admitted to the hospital where she was diagnosed with an AVM (arterio-venous malformation) on the left side of her brain. The next day, her actual birthday, we were able to take Cherokee home to celebrate, and the book arrived that very afternoon! My husband and I sat going over and over the pages, talking about every photograph and the memories each one holds. We cried, both of us grateful to have the book to remind of us of the extraordinary memories, the 10 years we've been so blessed to share with our daughter, and we know we'll never again take for granted a single day in our little girl's life.
The book of our daughter's first 10 years has traveled across country with us to be shown to family and friends, and when Cherokee undergoes brain surgery on March 24th, the book will be with us to hold on to during her surgery. We're so happy we made it when we did, we love it and we look forward to making her next one!
Carrie: This story has inspired me to help others tell their untold stories.

A LIFE-PRESERVER FOR GENERATIONS TO COME

My mother-in-law has been battling cancer for 12 years. Right after the TAC cruise, she told us her doctor had informed her that she wouldn’t be with us much longer. My brother-in-law got an emergency leave from Iraq to come spend some time with her, and she was placed on hospice care in her home.

I knew that it was time to stop procrastinating writing her life story. I put my entire life on hold for a month while I worked non-stop on the book. I spoke to my upline leaders Sharon Murdoch and Candy May and apologized for not doing anything with my business. But Candy told me that I was doing exactly what this business is all about – preserving a story.
The most precious part of the experience was the time I spent with my mother-in-law while writing the book. We already had the basis of her life story which she typed up years before, but we wanted more. The first time we met with her to ask questions my niece and my daughter used the life story planner to interview their grandma. What a special experience for them! At one point during this process, my mother-in-law sent me an email telling me how grateful she was that I was doing this, and that I made her feel so loved and special.

Once, when I was talking with her, she told me about an experience that she really felt needed to be in the book. She said she felt strongly that there would be a time in the future when that experience would help someone in her family when they were struggling.
I asked everyone in the family to write a letter to her to be included in the book. It was quite a struggle for many of them to write a "goodbye" letter. However, it has added such an amazing element to the book. The book was not a surprise to her, but the letters will be.
I sent the book off to publishing last week and just got it back the other day. It is so much more than I ever imagined. Obviously I knew what it looked like, but seeing it in print was so amazing. I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to make it. I am especially grateful for doing it while she is still alive. I’ve shown family members previews of the book, and my sister-in-law told me that she went through an entire box of tissues.

I also made an abbreviated little "Grandma book" for the grandkids. My favorite part about it is the letter she wrote to the grandkids. Years from now, long after she is gone, they will be able to see her pictures and read her words to them. I hope they will be able to draw comfort and get advice for whatever they are dealing with at that time.
I cannot say enough how grateful I am for this company and the opportunity it gave our family to preserve a special life for generations to come.

—Celise Salmon

Tips & Tricks with Studio 2.0

TIPS 'N TRICKS

MAKE IT A GROUP EFFORT

You can group photos or art embellishments on your page together by holding down the Shift key on your keyboard as you click on each item. Then you can move all of the elements together or re-size them all at the same time. Click off of the group of objects to release.

GOING ROUND IN CIRCLES

You're probably familiar with the "Round Corners" option on your tool box. But did you know that you can "cut" your pictures into ovals and circles? Moving the "Round Corners" slider all the way to 100 won't give you a complete oval or circle, but if you type in 1000 in the number box next to the slider, it will transform your rectangular images into ovals and your square images into circles. (Note: to achieve a circle, if your images is a rectangle, you'll need to crop it to a square first.)

March Specials

MARCH SPECIALS

5x5 brag book credits are specially priced at $29.95 for the month of March! (Orig. $34.95)


Mother's and Father's Day package specials are now available!

Packages include new exclusive HM templates created specifically for Mothers and Fathers Day. New templates include book, family folds, cards and posters. These templates are a fast and easy way to create a unique and meaningful gift.

Want to see more specials? Look to the right of this page & click on the link

Studio 2.0 Webinar Series Schedule

STUDIO 2.0 WEBINAR SERIES SCHEDULE

Are you brand new to Studio 2.0 or are you an experienced "storybooker" looking for new ideas and techniques?

Join us on one of our weekly online Studio 2.0 webinar classes.

Intro. to Studio 2.0
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MDT

Studio 2.0 master class Mar. 13th 7:00 p.m. MDT with instructor Lisa Klipfel
Sign up for any or all of these classes atwww.PagesofaLifetime.com.

Watch a recorded Intro to Studio 2.0 webinar any time you'd like. Simply go to the www.PagesofaLifetime.com and click the link on the homepage.

New client special promotion !!

Are you a new client or consultant?

To help you build your heritage library, we will give you an additional copy of your first book at half the price!

This offer is only available on your first publishing order.

To take advantage of this special offer, you will need to pre-purchase a book credit or credit package at a celebration and create your project within your first 30 days of becoming a client or consultant.

When ordering your book, order a quantity of one more beyond the number of credits that you are using. For example, if you have one credit, change the quantity of your book order to two. If you are using two credits, increase your order to three copies of your book, etc. Keep an eye on the number of credits you are using in your order.

The system will automatically use the amount of credits available in your account, so you may need to manually change the number of credits being used in this, your very first order.

This special offer can only be used on book credits you personally have purchased. It cannot be used on a credit that as been transferred to you.

This offer is valid for first-time publishers on their first project only. If you have placed a prior publishing order within the 30 days limit and did not utilize this offer at that time, you can no longer take advantage of this special.

No expiration has been announced on this incentive yet.

Seminars !!

WE'RE COMING TO YOUR BACKYARD!

Would you like to:
Discover a home-based business that works around you and your family?
Learn how to self-publish your own stories?
Find out why you need to capture your family stories from the past, of the present, and for the future?
If so, then we need you!

Join us for a Heritage Making seminar where you'll learn the answers to these questions, plus discover how you can difference in the lives around you.

Doug Cloward, Wndy McGee, Virginia Dixon and other Heritage Makers leaders will host trainings and consultations at a location near you. You definitely don't want to miss out on the chance to learn from the best in the industry. Plus, you'll have a lot of fun!
Here's where we'll be:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Orlando, FL Embassy Suites Orlando Airport

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Atlanta, GA Embassy Suites Atlanta Airport

SATURDAY, MARCH 29Baltimore, MD Four Points by Sheraton

All seminars are from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The cost is $30.00 which includes a free 8x8 storybook credit when you attend.

*Go ahead, reserve your space now! To register contact your consultant or call the home office today! Click here for more information!

See you soon!

*You must be in attendance to receive the free 8 x 8 storybook credit. If you do not attend the seminar, you forfeit your free credit.

I will be giving out special prizes for all of those who attend.
All you have to do is contact me after the seminar !! It's that easy!!

Join us for a birthday bash !!!!

Have you seen the amazing specials for March ???

Have you seen the amazing specials for MARCH?????

Wow!!


We've got Spring Fever!

New, lower prices to help you celebrate the new season!!!

From March 5-31, 2008 you can get a 5x5 storybook credit for only $29.95!

That's a significant savings!! Hurry and get your 5x5 storybook today!!
Prices this good won't last forever!

Still need a reason to buy?
How about this: we've lowered the prices on allour current packages.!!

For example, when you purchase a 5 pack, you can get8x8 storybook credits for only $35.95 or 5x5 storybook credits for only$19.95!

Plus, we've got Mother's Day and Father's Day packages that include all-new, exclusive templates.

You've got to check out our amazing Spring Specials today!

Find the Mother's Day packages flyer. (Ends April 30, 2008)

Find the Father's Day packages flyer. (Ends May 31, 2008)

5x5 Storybook Discount

During the month of March, when you buy a 5x5 Storybook credit or pay for a published 5x5 Storybook, it's only $29.95!!

This offer is good until March 31, 2008.

Family Album Special ***NEW Prices***

Preserve your 2007 family memories while they are still fresh!

Family albums are a fun way to put your story with your photos. Both family packages include credits for a book, poster, family fold and a month of Premier membership (renewing).

Each package also includes a beautiful exclusivefamily-themed template* for each credit. This special begins March 6, 2008 (New Prices) and ends March 15, 2008.

* Included exclusive templates are found under completed projects onclient's account. To use the template simply copy and paste to unfinishedprojects. Exclusive templates purchased in these packages may not betransferred to other accounts. Client must have a current Premier membershipto use exclusive templates

LONG-TERM SPECIALS

Storybooking Starter Special ***NEW Prices***

Heritage Makers is where your stories LIVE!

Give your stories a beautiful,quality home in a storybook, poster or card.
This special begins March 6, 2008 (New Prices) and ends May 31, 2008.

5+ Project Special ***NEW Prices***

You've made a book for you, but now your parents, grandparents, and theneighbor down the street want a copy.
Save on five or more with these great deals!!
This special begins March 6, 2008 (New Prices) andends May 31, 2008.

New sales & specials

"In every success story, you find someone who has made a courageous decision."

"In every success story, you find someone who has made a courageous decision."

Peter F. Drucker
Management Consultant and Author

As I am watching the STORY that is unfolding as Heritage Makers is growing, changing and becoming a formidable player in the space of digital story and scrapbooking, I am amazed! I am amazed at how many fantastic, talented and committed consultants we have, who have not only have a great passion for the product, but a vision of what this company can be and do!

As I read this quote this morning, I thought back several years to when our own little Sharon Murdoch, co-founder of Heritage Makers, made a courageous decision. She chose to take scarey and unsure ROAD to create a new company based on her love for STORY. She made the courageous decision to leave her secure job as a Professor, take a financial and personal risk, and create a company that we now all love and have so much passion for.

She has seen many miracles, as have I, as her little idea has become part of a movement of people looking for ways to tell their stories, and preserve their precious memories.

I am so glad that I had the courage to join her, and that you have had the courage to join me!

This is a VERY exciting time to be involved with this company!! I can see so many things coming together, as this company is just the beginning of what I believe will be one of the biggest direct selling companies ever!

Sharon had a dream and had the COURAGE to step out and pursue it! What are you dreams? Are you ready to take the steps needed to make them come true? CREATE your own SUCCESS story by taking thost steps, and don't wait for tomorrow!!

I challenge each of you to overcome whatever FEAR is stopping you and have the COURAGE to make your HM Business whatever you want it to be!!

Be like Sharon and take the first step, make those calls, book your celebrations, set goals to advance, set goals for you personally and for your family!! Step out and make it happen!! Be the person who makes your own STORY, a SUCCESS!!!

I have faith in each of you and I am cheering for you!!

Wendy McGee
Heritage Makers
Founding Emerald Executive

Don't let this happen to you

I received this email in my mailbox today...........



Dear Kellie Stobie,

A few weeks ago, we sent you an email about keeping your account active and preserving your online photos at the Wal-Mart Digital Photo Center. According to our records, you have not yet reactivated your account. To avoid removal of the photos you have stored on our website, you must visit the Wal-Mart Digital Photo Center and make a purchase before FEB 29, 2008. Any purchase - including prints, photo CDs, photo books, greeting cards and other great photo products - will indicate to us that this account is still active and we will continue to store your digital photos. By only storing photos for active accounts, we are able to provide better service at the Every Day Low Prices our customers have come to expect. If you do not reactive your account by FEB 29, 2008, we will remove your digital photos from the website, in accordance with our Terms of Service. We hope you'll continue to being an active member and continue sharing your online photos with your friends and family.



Why am I posting this email for everyone to read?

To let you know that Heritage Makers would never send you an email like this. At Heritage Makers we believe in helping you preserve your pictures. We will never ask you to delete the pictures you have on our servers. We keep them for as long as you want them there. What a great way to protect your special memories!!!

Not only will we protect your pictures for as long as YOU want, we also protect your storybooks. All of our storybooks come with an unique bar code. What this does is not only allow you to reorder a copy of your story in 10,20, or 30 years, but it gives you peace of mind.

Peace of mind to know that future generations can recieve a copy of your family heirloom. Peace of mind knowing that you will be able to forever share your stories............

Not only are we protecting your stories, we also offer protection of the storybooks that you have published with us. If something should happen to your storybook - weather it be ripped, torn, something spilled on it.......anything at all, you know that Heritage Makers will stand with you. All you have to do is return the damaged storybook to us and we will replace it for 1/2 price. Now that is amazing!

Heritage Makers truely supports you in strengthening your family ties and preserving your stories!

As always, if you would like to share a special Heritage Makers story, have any questions or would like to be added to my email list, please contact me.

I love to hear from you!

New Beautiful Templates !!!

One of our wonderful designers just completed more templates for you !!! Here are just a couple for you to see. Want to see the full collection? Click on the templates link to the right.

Studio 2.0 Webinar Series Schedule

STUDIO 2.0 WEBINAR SERIES SCHEDULE

Are you brand new to Studio 2.0 or are you an experienced "storybooker" looking for new ideas and techniques?

Join us on one of our weekly online Studio 2.0 webinar classes

.Intro. to Studio 2.0 Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. MST

Studio 2.0 master class Feb. 21st 7:00 p.m. MST with instructor Elisa BlackStudio 2.0 master class Feb. 28th 1:00 p.m. MST with instructor Julie Allred

Sign up for any or all of these classes at www.PagesofaLifetime.com

Watch a recorded Intro to Studio 2.0 webinar any time you'd like. Simply go to the www.PagesofaLifetime.com and click the link on the homepage.

Tips & Tricks with Studio 2.0

TIPS 'N TRICKS

NOT A BIRD OR A PLANE, IT'S THE "MY PROJECTS" TAB TO THE RESCUE!

"My Projects" to the rescue!

1. Click on the "My Projects" tab (at the bottom of the screen next to "Basic Art").
2. Search the menu on the left to find the project which contains the piece of art that you want to find.
3. Click on the project, and all of the digital art, photos and text used in that project will appear in the main viewing area.
4. Using the menu on the left, find the page in that project that contains the piece of art you want, and click on it.
5. Click on the piece of art once (as it is displayed in the main viewing area) to get information including from which art collection it comes...or...
6. Click on the piece of art and drag it onto your page layout.


Check back often for more tips & tricks !!

Heritage Makers Promotions

HERITAGE MAKERS PROMOTIONS

Heritage is your hobby. Ever thought of making a little money at it as well? The benefits of becoming a Heritage Makers independent consultant have never been better.Throughout February and March, Heritage Makers is offering free project credits to every new consultant who purchases a Demo Kit. This week (2/18-2/23) new consultants get a free 10 pack of 5x7 cards. Next week, it will be a new project credit. Check with your heritage consultant today to see how you can earn rewards just for sharing the message of heritage with others.

Preserving those girl power moments with Heritage Makers

"PRESERVING THOSE GIRL POWER MOMENTS"

For the past seven years, three of my girlfriends and I have spent President's Day weekend at a mountain cabin in Island Park, Idaho, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, snowmobiling and snow boarding. We pack all kinds of junk food—Ding Dongs and Diet Coke are a must—and bring a box of DVDs (usually at least one or two featuring George Clooney).

Each year, we get a little older and the mountain seems to get a little steeper. In the past seven years there have been career changes, surgeries, a wedding and babies, but our friendship and tradition has endured. One woman even made it a condition of her engagement that her fiancée understand and support her participation in our annual getaway.

This yearly trip is more than recreational. It's therapeutic. It allows us to reflect on what has been and share inspiration for the future.

This year, I captured the spirit and memories of our past adventures in the accordion-style Family Fold Out card, and I made a copy for each girl. I can't tell you how thrilled they were to have their very own heirloom!

Throughout the weekend, each of them periodically unfolded their copy, gazed again at the pictures, and re-lived those moments.

Now, home from another one of our action-packed weekends, I am once again a quiet, mild-mannered office worker. But with the family-fold card on my desk, I now have hard evidence of my bold, adventurous self

.—E. Black

The Key to Building Your Business

The Key to Building Your Business Organization

"Sponsoring is the only way to build a team, grow your paychecks, and advance in rank."
—Kymberly Stoddard

We recently "sat down" with three HMconsultants—Kymberly Stoddard, Mary Hansen and Kelly Barquin—who have been top sponsors in the past two months and asked them some searching questions about sponsoring.

Q: How did you feel when someone first approached you about becoming a Heritage Makers Independent Consultant?

Mary Hansen: I had never done direct sales, and I knew nothing about getting outside orders, doing presentations, or sponsoring new consultants! It was a bit frightening. However Iknew what Ifelt in my heart the night Imet with Toni Terry and Sharon Murdock. Iknew that our products were meant to strengthen home and family and Ineeded to be a part of it.

Q: And how did your sponsor help you get your business off the ground?

Kelly Barquin: The most important thing my sponsor did for me was to work with me and not dictate things to me. We worked as a team, and together, we got twice as much accomplished!
Mary Hansen: My sponsor understood the power of story and saw what it could do for clients and for consultants. Iwas told to get my first book done immediately! I was hooked, I was touched and Iunderstood what we were really doing.

Q: How do you get over the nervousness of approaching a potential new consultant?

Kymberly Stoddard: The first obstacle I had to overcome was realizing that not everybody was going to sign up. After the first several "No’s" it is easy to become discourage. But keeping a positive attitude and knowing why Ido this business makes it easier for me to find those who will say, "Yes." I have a great potential opportunity for anybody, and Iam not ashamed to share it with others!

Mary Hansen: Of course, I needed training on how to talk to people about the business. But it became easier to do when Irealized Iwas passionate about our vision and mission!

Kelly Barquin: As a new consultant, I was afraid that I was "bugging people." Now Ihave learned that Heritage Makers is a GIFT, and you have to change your mindset when you’re speaking with people. People sign up with me because they see my excitement and my passion for the business. Ibelieve that people are looking for something new and exciting, and Heritage Makers is just that!

Q: How do you find new consultants to sponsor?

Kymberly Stoddard: I show others how excited I am about this business by holding heritage conversations everyday. Heritage conversations remind me how big this opportunity is because everyday Italk to at least one person who STIL Ldoesn’t know what Ido.

Kelly Barquin: Whenever I speak to anyone about Heritage Makers, I say, "If you know anyone who might be interested in our ground floor opportunity, let me know." Nine times out of ten, they will either give me a referral or say, "Well, Imight be interested!"

Q: How do you interest people in signing up as an HMconsultant?

Mary Hansen: I think the number one thing that attracts people is the desire to belong to something great. Our company changes lives! This should be the number one thing we are presenting to potential consultants. Our mission statement should be repeated at celebrations, in one-on-one appointments and when we’re sharing our amazing business opportunity!

Iam not selling anyone something that will be thrown out because it has collected dust or is sitting in a cabinet. Iam offering people the opportunity to make a difference in their lives and the lives of those they love.

Q: What do you do as an effective sponsor?

Kymberly Stoddard: It’s not just about signing somebody up and adding them to your email list. Mentoring is how you build leaders on your team. The best way to mentor is to show your new consultants that, with Heritage Makers, their dreams can come true.
Kelly Barquin: The most important thing I do as a sponsor is motivate my team. Igive them the daily tools, etc. but they won’t follow a leader that isn’t going somewhere. I lead by example! Walk the Talk!

Kymberly Stoddard: People will only sign-up if they trust their sponsor. It is so important to be honest and upfront about the possibilities and the work involved when becoming a Heritage Makers leader. Ilet my potential recruits know from the beginning how often Iwork, what Ido, what Imake, and what Isee myself earning in the next 3-5 years.

Q: Any last words of encouragement?

Mary Hansen: Once consultants understand the power of story, the rest will fall into place. No one ever had to convince me or bribe me to become a consultant; Ifelt it [the message] in my heart because of how it was presented to me! Stick to the mission and success will follow!

Preserving Heritage in Her Neighborhood

Preserving Heritage in Her Neighborhood

"Last April, Iplaced an article in my neighborhood newsletter telling people what I do with Heritage Makers. One of my neighbors, Chris, asked if Iwould be willing to put together a book for her two children. We met together and agreed upon the book type, the time frame and the price of the project. Iwas very nervous about the project because this was the first time I had created a book for someone other than myself.

My neighbor organized all of the pictures, told me which pictures should go on which pages, and gave me text to go with each one. The only design advice she had for me was to keep it simple and classic. She handed everything over to me in the beginning of September. Iwent to Reunion looking for ideas, and Icame back with so much more, including the option to create the book in the new 11x13 Legacy Edition! My neighbor and her husband loved the new size and the leather cover with dust jacket.

Now it was time for me to get started. Iscanned over 225 photos and created a beautiful book of over 100 years of their family history. Iwould meet with Chris to review what Ihad completed and she would proofread my work.

This book was intended as a surprise Christmas present for Chris’ two grown children, Sandy and Todd. During the creation process, Ihad to be discreet when Icalled or met with my neighbor, and Ihad to check and make sure the kids’ cars weren’t in front of the house.
During this process, my neighbor became very ill. Fortunately, gall bladder surgery provided some relief. Chris called me on Christmas Day to share how much her children loved the storybooks about their heritage. Chris’ daughter Sandy explained that one day, during this book creation process, she had called her mom’s house while Iwas there. Chris’s husband, Bob, answered the phone and told Sandy that her mom couldn’t come to the phone because Laura was here. "Oops," said Bob, "Iwasn’t supposed to tell you that." Sandy thought Iwas a nurse and that her mom was much worse than she had been letting on. When Sandy found out who Ireally was, she was elated and relieved.

Before working on this book, Ihad only known Chris as a neighbor. I’d wave or say hello or talk to her about neighborhood issues, but that was all. Working with her on this storybook, Ireally got to know her. She is a wonderful woman who cares so deeply about her family. Ifeel blessed that she chose me to help her preserve her heritage. Heritage Makers made it possible for me to develop a friendship with someone Imight not have gotten to know otherwise."

—Laura Harris

2008 Company Events !!

2008 Events:

Market Development Seminars - these seminars will be focusing on areas that have not produced leaders yet. This spring they are scheduled in Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; and Baltimore, MD. It is sort of an expanded Spirit of Heritage Tour but using consultants as the speakers. I encourage our east coast team to attend the Baltimore meeting on March 29! Wendy McGee is coming out as well as some other senior leadership, including yours truly. It costs $30 for a guest to come, but they get an 8x8 book credit! And they will be exposed to all kinds of wonderful Heritage Making talk! Postcards are available in the virtual office. Send them to all your contacts within a reasonable drive of these areas – you never know what can come of it!

Regional Conventions:

Regional Conventions will be held in the following areas: Orange County, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Phoenix, AZ; Minneapolis, MN; and Charlotte, NC. All of the East Coast consultants(in any line, not just mine) are encouraged to attend the Charlotte meeting. Regional Convention is like Reunion, but shorter. There are specific business building trainings as opposed to the Market Development Seminars, where it is geared toward giving information to potential new consultants and existing consultants. There MAY be a husband’s meeting with the Charlotte regional. On the Cruise, many husbands got up and shared their testimonials about HM, and I asked Wendy McGee if she would be able to bring her husband with her to Charlotte and do either a couples meeting or husband’s meeting. She is looking into that possibility. It is so wonderful when your spouse or significant other really understands how Heritage Makers works, how the compensation plan works, and how they can best support you. I really hope that Kyle McGee will be able to come to the Charlotte meeting too, and I will let you know as soon as I find out.
The Charlotte convention is April 25-26. I don’t have hotel information yet. The California convention is May 2-3, and Minneapolis is May 16-17.