Welcome To My Storybook Lady's Blog!

My StoryBook Lady is dedicated to helping you and your family discover, preserve and celebrate your family stories and heritage. Here you will find helpful posts about digital scrapbooking and digital storybooking that will save you time and money.

Join Us for a Digi Crop In Person or Online!

We will resume Digi Crops in the 2014. Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday season! Enjoy making memories with family and friends!
Club HM Digi Crop TBA.

My StoryBook Lady is available by appointment for
workshops, digi crops and scanning services.
Contact me at Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com or 404-729-0388 to set up your appointment.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Holiday Hits Sale Week 3: ALL Canvas Sizes - Buy One Get One Half Off!

The Holiday Hits Sale continues...Gallery wrapped canvases in ALL sizes!  Perfect for anniversary, wedding, family, even a child's room. Need inspiration? Browse the Template Gallery http://MyStoryBookLady.com  I have never seen prices this LOW on our canvas posters!  Hurry, this sale ENDS Monday December 7th at NOON EST.


http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/HolidayHits_week3.pdf
Betty Miller "My StoryBook Lady"
http://MyStoryBookLady.com
Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com
404.729.0388

Friday, November 27, 2009

Spectacular Swatch Book Sale - 4 DAYS ONLY!

Looking for that perfect teacher gift? Cookie recipe exchange? Or capture the everyday moments in a handy Swatch Book. Perfect to fit in a purse or display on an office desk. If you’re looking for more great ideas, look no further. Click here to visit our Template Gallery and check out other products! http://MyStoryBookLady.com To order contact me at 404.729.0388 or Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com



Order Your Santa Postcards Today!

Santa Postcards Personalized for Each Child

Last year was so much fun that I wanted to do it again!  Postcards are $6 each - includes personalization, online preview and direct shipping.

These 5x7 postcards will be mailed directly to your address in an envelope. When you receive the envelope you may decide how and when to deliver it to your child.

Call me at 404.729.0388 or email me at Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com to order before Dec 11th!




Wednesday, November 25, 2009

How To Make A Calendar with MyStoryBookLady.com



Celebrate your memories ALL YEAR LONG with our adorable calendars!  Heritage Makers calendars have been drastically reduced, so contact me to order your calendar credits today!  Sale ends Monday November 30th!
CLICK HERE to see the Calendar Sale Prices and details!

NEED HELP GETTING STARTED?  I have recorded a simple video that walks you through, step by step, on how to get started and get your calendar published and back by the Holidays!

CLICK HERE to watch this Calendar Video!

Contact Me Today to order your calendar credits!  Remember...you are ordering credits, which means those credits remain in your HM account until YOU are ready to work on them!  You do not have to have the calendar done before your order your credits.

Betty Miller "My StoryBook Lady"
Heritage Makers Star Consultant
http://MyStoryBookLady.com
Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com
404.729.0388

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Holiday Hits Sale: Wire-bound Books ON SALE til Nov 30th!

While you have the family together for ThanksGiving...Have you ever thought of gathering all the family holiday favorites together in a family cookbook or perhaps creating a cookbook of your favorite recipes? You can even add photos of the cooks in your family or scan handwritten recipes by Grandma!  Heritage Makers weekly special is FIVE wire-bound books for only $74.95! Five family cookbooks = super Christmas gifts!


Call me at 404.729.0388 or email Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com to lock in on these sale prices! Purchase your credits NOW and make your books when you have all your recipes and photos gathered.

Writing Tip #1: Give the story, not just the image

Exercise: Grab a photo, any photo. This can be a picture of you at the beach. It can be of a hike you took at Yellowstone. It can be a picture of your birthday party. Or it can be a simple picture of you and a friend.
Now, for 15 minutes, write everything you can about his photo: who’s in it, where does the picture take place, what smells do you remember from when this photo was taken, why did you take the photo, etc.

Goal: Get yourself thinking about the storybooking process. Storybooking is not only about preserving photos, it’s about preserving the whole memory. And without the words, the pictures don’t mean anything to the reader.
See a this example of story and words combined. http://bit.ly/1dKk7Q
Betty Miller "My StoryBook Lady"
http://MyStoryBookLady.com

Monday, November 23, 2009

Holiday Storybooking Tips

Let "My StoryBook Lady" help you cruise through the holidays and get your Heritage Makers projects on time and under those trees. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help the process go smoothly.

1. Make sure your projects are published. Orders can't be placed until the "publish" button has been pushed.
2. Sometimes, you need to call Client Services. Before you call, have your account number ready. This will help the friendly agent on the other end of the phone assist you easier.
3. Have a Studio question? Wondering how to drag and drop? Check out the recorded Studio classes in Studio. You may even learn a new tip!
4. Check out your Genealogy in the Virtual Office. This helps consultants stay on top of their commissions and clients.

Keep these few tips in mind and your projects are sure to go much smoother. Happy Storybooking!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Reminder: Card Sale Ends At NOON Monday November 23rd!

The Heritage Makers Holiday Card Sale is coming to an end....have you got your cards ordered?  I've never seen our card prices SO LOW and I want to make sure you get yours ordered before the sale ends! 

Keep in mind...the beauty of Heritage Makers is that you can purchase your card credits now, during the sale, and create your cards anytime throughout the year!  You can use your card credits on anything...Christmas, Birthday invitations, Thank You notes, etc...

CLICK HERE to see all of the Card Sale pricing and details.  Contact me by Monday at Noon to get your card credits ordered and receive 5 FREE cards!



Contact me today!
Betty Miller "My Story Book Lady"
404.729.0388
www.MyStoryBookLady.com

Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com



Thursday, November 19, 2009

Join the Alpharetta Historical Society and Somerby of Alpharetta to Celebrate Veterans

I am honored to be a guest of this event...


Saturday, November 14, 2009

Holiday Hits Sale: Greeting Cards ON SALE til Nov 23rd!


The Heritage Makers Holiday Hits Sale! This is my biggest sale of the season! Let me help you cruise through this month and next knowing you have your gift giving under control -- especially your Heritage Makers gifts.

This week, Greeting Cards and Postcard/Invitations are on sale for as low as .80 cents per card INCLUDING envelopes!  On top of that, I will even design them for you! Simply choose a template from the Template Gallery at http://MyStoryBookLady.com , send me your photos and you are DONE!

To see this week's special, follow this link http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/HolidayHits_cardsflyer.pdf
Contact me today 404.729.0388 or Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com to get this amazing deal!

Friday, November 13, 2009

My Latest Project: A VIP Board Book

My latest project is a board book for my son.  He's about to turn 5 years old (a huge milestone of course! :) and I wanted to give him a book that would let him know how important he is to our family.  I used a template from the Template Gallery (there is a girl version too! :)  These board book templates acknowledge a child's place in the family and build self esteem—the ultimate gift for any young child.  Click here to see the whole book.


And let me know how I can help you get started making one for the VIP in YOUR life! :)

 
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectId=1090956&productId=60&projectSponsor=252540

Thursday, November 12, 2009

ATL Digi Crop Tonight! Be There!


Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day! In honor of our veterans MyStoryBookLady.com is having a special TODAY only. Purchase a 100 card package & receive 10 FREE cards or purchase a 50 card package & receive 5 FREE cards. Send out holiday cards or use your card credits all year long to send to troops, or birthdays, anniversaries, thank you...etc.!

Call me 404.729.0388 or email Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com to order before 11:11pm on 11/11/09 ~:)

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Become A Fan & You Could Win A 20x20 Canvas Poster Credit!



Enter to win a FREE Heritage Makes 20 x 20 canvas credit just by becoming a fan of Heritage Makers on Facebook. By becoming a fan between now and November 29, 2009, you automatically enter the drawing to receive this great addition to your home décor. On Cyber Monday (November 30), we’ll post the winner on our fan page. Don’t miss this chance. Become a fan today by following this link http://bit.ly/4mwI9e

After you become a fan...go to my website http://MyStoryBookLady.com and create your own FREE account. From there you can upload photos, share photos, and start your projects!

Your StoryBook Coach,
Betty

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

New Holiday Card Templates!

WOW! Heritage Makers just released the most beautiful new holiday cards. Designer Jill Means shares 24 gorgeous cards for us. And, the best part…they can all be created in Basic, for FREE! Start creating your holiday cards today at http://MyStoryBookLady.com. Your cards are sure to be hung the entire holiday season.

Here’s a peak at some of the new cards.

Call me 404.729.0388 today order your card credits!
I stand behind my promise that you will never pay full price!
Betty "My StoryBook Lady"

Monday, November 2, 2009

HM Studio Demo & Business Showcase Call Schedule



Interested in seeing the state of the art Heritage Makers studio? Join me online while I show you how quick and easy it is to preserve your families priceless photos and stories!

You are also more than welcome to stay on our call and learn what it means to be a Heritage Makers Personal Publishing Consultant. Learn the benefits of owning your own business, making new friends, and joining a ground floor opportunity!

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Mon, Nov 2, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/379222712

Mon, Nov 9, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/112961048

Mon, Nov 16, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/987967728

Mon, Nov 23, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/781569472

Mon, Nov 30, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/927892144

Mon, Dec 7, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/278614480

Mon, Dec 14, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/177727408

Mon, Dec 21, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/437660625

Mon, Dec 28, 2009 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM EST https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/547099033

Betty Miller "My StoryBook Lady"
Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com
http://MyStoryBookLady.com

Sunday, November 1, 2009

November is THE Month!

November is THE month for giving thanks and getting gifts ready to give for the holidays! You already know that you are going to send out cards so why not let me help you this year?  And you already know that you need gifts for mom, grandma, mother in law, etc...so why not let me help you this year put together a calendar or perhaps a photo bracelet with their six favorite photos?

November's Pick of the Month is everyone's favorite holiday gift: calendars!  Make a family calendar with your favorite photos and with the click of a button make extra copies for gifts. It's that easy!
http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/pickOfTheMonth_200911.pdf




Money is no object when you host a Workshop in November!  How cool is it to earn your holiday gifts for FREE?  My StoryBook Lady and Heritage Makers spoil our hosts with our generous rewards program.
http://hm.myvoffice.com/pdf/en/hostinggiftnovember.pdf  Workshops can be done ANYWHERE: in-home, at a coffee shop, online (everyone in their jammies in their own home!) and now Workshop In Bag (I'll give you a bag with a catalog, order forms and some sample books. Take to your office, playgroup or ladies night out and come home with a bag full of orders!)  Host now before the holiday shipping deadlines. Dates available: November 5th, 9th, 10th, 16th.



And mark your calendar for November 12th...our next Digi Crop!
Betty "My StoryBook Lady"
Betty@MyStoryBookLady.com
404.729.0388

Heritage Makers is one of OPRAH'S ALL-TIME Favorite Things!

Heritage Makers is one of OPRAH'S ALL-TIME Favorite Things!
O Magazine, Dec 2008, page 94

Heritage Makers is one of OPRAH'S ALL-TIME Favorite Things!

Heritage Makers is one of OPRAH'S ALL-TIME Favorite Things!
Here's the full spread...

Heritage Makers is one of OPRAH'S ALL-TIME Favorite Things!

Heritage Makers is one of OPRAH'S ALL-TIME Favorite Things!
It's an honor to be listed on the same page as her favorite books...