Christmas gifts under 10 minutes and $10!!

Looking for fun…and quick…holiday gifts? Check out  Heritage Makers projects that you can create in just 10 minutes (or less). They put together some of their favorite gifts and templates to show you ways to stuff all the stockings this year.

Set of Holiday Tiles Time = 1 minute Holiday tiles are such a fun and simple gift! Go to the Heritage Makers template gallery, search for 12×12 pages, and you’ll find an abundance of fabulous designs. Simply load one of the “tile” templates into Studio, save, and print. It’s that easy. After you print your 12×12 scrap page, trim to fit a 6×6 tile, mod podge in place, and you’re done. If you want, you can even tie a ribbon around the tiles for a fun gift. Give one tile or a set of 4! To see a preview of the tiles, go here.

Are you doing Calendars for Christmas? You should check out ours!!

Looking for a  memorable gift to give for Christmas that is under $20.  Look no further!!  We have some great templates available that are simply Fabulous!!  Click here to view our template gallery, just search for 2010 calendars. 

Visit my website http://www.kimsbookshelf.com and sign up for a FREE account or contact me at Kim@Kimsbookshelf.com to get started!!!

Win a FREE 20 x 20 Canvas Poster from my company!!!

Are you on Facebook? Do you like free stuff? If the answer to both questions is YES, you can enter to win a FREE Heritage Makers 20 x 20 canvas credit just by becoming a fan of Heritage Makers!

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!

To learn more about Heritage Makers, visit my website at http://www.KimsBookshelf.com or email me at Kim@KimsBookshelf.com

 

A very long day….

Today was a day I hope not to have many more soon.  I attended a memorial service for a friend I have worked with for over 11 years.  ast Thursday, her husband woke up to find she had pass during the night.  She was only 47 years old, She left behind a son, 27 years old and 5 1/2 grandchildren, (the one is due in about 4 months). 

The funeral hall was packed with friends and family from all over.  Old friends were there from High School, current friends were there from work and other connections.  It was a very hard service.  As I was sitting there thinking how much I knew of her and her life.  It was difficult to comprehend to reality of it.  All I could think about is:  all of the stories that now won’t be told, a library is gone, with no hope of getting any of them back.  She had  a very interesting life, yet in the end, I believe she was the happiest she had ever been, with being married to her best friend.  I still don’t think her husband really understand, she is gone.  She will not answer the phone when he can’t find something.  LOL!!  One of the best parts was seeing her husband’s ex-wife stand and speak of her as a best friend.  That is a true example of forgiveness and moving on, being happy for someone, when you know it didn’t work with you.  Hopefully, that makes sense.  I was truly amazing.  

Her grandchildren sat there, all under the age of 7, not  realizing Grandma is gone forever.  A couple of them wrote simply, yet loving, letters to her, telling her to have a fun time in Heaven.  It was PRECIOUS!!!  I know, if she could, she would write each one of them a book for them, expressing her love to them, telling each of them how much and how unique they were.

In the reality of today, I realize that I need to compile the things I love about my boys into a book for them to cherish for years to come.  The things I love about them today, will change in future, however, they need to know at every stage of their life, they are and were loved. 

I am currently working with a client helping him compile and write a story of my parents that meet during the WWII and span across to continents.  It is a masterpiece!!  It brings such joy to help people get their stories and photos together in a book.   

If you know of anyone who would like to do a book, telling them how much they are loved, I would be glad to help  you. 

kim@kimsbookshelf.com

A Night with the Girls!!

WoW, what a Fabulous FUN night!!  I met 3 of my friends at the Dodge theatre in Phoenix, Arizona for the opening night of “Grease” with Taylor Hicks making an appearance.  The memories the show brought back, the emotions, the REAL (?) life experiences. LOL!    Our group knew every word to every song and the hand motions for the Fun Songs.  However, the rest of the crowd was very silent and BORING!!!  As we started whispering the words, and doing any type of motion with our hands, PEOPLE STARED.  For such a FUN, Entertaining show, the crowd just didn’t get into it.  Oh well, We did and had a blast!!  Thanks to my BFF, Bobbie, for scoring the tickets.

Make over for “Hockey Moms”!!

What a great way to start a week!! I was asked if I would like to have a Makeover, of course, my friend lead the conversations with “Not that you need one, BUT….” Don’t you just love FRIENDS!!  LOL!!!

I am so glad I did. I had so much fun tonight on Channel 3 in Arizona. 3 hockey moms, (by the way, I knew both of them, my boys played with their boys at one time or another. What a small world!!) showed up this morning ready for whatever they were going to do.  My hair can be done in about 5 minutes, Plus I got make up tips for ”All-Day” make-up. 

Rolf, himself, cut my hair!! I was so nervous, yet excited. I have never had anyone “Famous” do my hair or makeover. Check out the segment of the show.

Makeover with Rolf!!!

What a Weekend!!

This past Friday and Saturday, I was at the Creating Keepsake Convention in Glendale, Arizona.  Remember, I am not into traditional scrap booking anymore, I am digital, so to go there and see all of the STUFF, was mind blowing.  I am a visual person, so I  decided to mentally find over 40,000 pieces of embellishments (which I have access to with my book business) and try to compare it to a laptop bag.  OMG!!!  I have a SUV and I still don’t think it all would have fit.  I am trying to simplify my life, and I am positive, I have one way of doing it.

In talking with the ladies there, they did admit, Digital does have it place among keeping memories, however, our Home Decor, is what grabbed them.  The picture blocks for the childrens’ room, and Name sign to hang in your house, or even a clock which your childs name and picture in it, is something to create and call it your own. 

I am willing to teach anyone how to create these projects, they are such lovely gifts!!!

Back from Vegas!! So much to share….

Just announced at our annual convention in Vegas, these new products are in addition to the full line of hardcover storybooks, cookbooks, greeting… cards/invites, posters, & digital scrapbooking page prints we already offer!

New website & new products go online as of 10/1 but you can order through me before then to get a special bonus gift!

Our extensive Template Gallery makes it easy to be creative in Studio! Be the first to publish these gorgeous products for yourself or to give as amazing gifts during the holidays…I can help you create what you want! Email me: Kim@KimsBookshelf.com for details.

How cute are these SWATCH BOOKS?! Pocket-sized & perfect for a variety of creative uses…flash cards, address book, new parent or grandparent brag book, business reference, recipe cards, etc. Templates for Basic & Premier accounts available!

You are gonna fall in LOVE with these new BOARD BOOKS! A premium product that’s more durable for little toddler hands. Designed as spreads in a no-gutter way with truly flat pages, these special storybooks will fit in well with our full line!

“I’m a VIP” template option (boy or girl; Basic or Premier) offers the opportunity to teach young ones how valuable and loved they really are…priceless! The perfect gift for your special little loved ones!

Wow! If you haven’t seen one of these gorgeous GALLERY-WRAPPED CANVAS PRINTS yet, you are missing out! Stunning pieces of art can hang on your walls featuring your family & your designs.

Now in a NEW 20X20 size in addition to 16×20 and 20×24 sizes…a tremendous trio to deck the halls of your home this holiday season.

Calendars are one gift that truly gives every single day of the year! And it’s an ideal gift idea for many people who don’t need extra “stuff” but would love to look at favorite family photos while having dates & details for ready reference.

A new larger 11×16 CALENDAR SIZE adds to our previous 11×8.5 version to give you a regular and jumbo option for organizing your life at home or the office. Get the multiple quantity discounts to make several versions quickly & easily for extended family, siblings, etc.

This is a new twist to our current line of personal publishing products. HISTORY HEROES DVDS & STORYBOOKS help your kids learn more about figures from world history while showcasing your child’s special character traits that mirror the famous heroes.

Don’t just buy another Disney DVD & let your child learn from make-believe cartoon characters. Give them the chance to learn history in a creative, entertaining and educational way with these customizable storybooks and value-teaching videos featuring Ben Franklin, Helen Keller, The Wright Brothers, Abe Lincoln & many more!

While jewelry can be bought just about anywhere, not everyone can find fully customizable & creative designs like HM KEEPSAKE JEWELRY just released!

Choose the silver photo bracelet or the necklace & pendants to add personal style to your look! Great as gifts for that hard-to-buy-for person on your holiday list, simply include a pic of a loved one…DONE!

Designed in Studio & pre-made specially for you when shipped, these jewelry pieces showcase your loved ones and your unique style. Sure to be a conversation starter, the bracelet & necklace/pendants offer something extra for the stocking or under the tree this year.

If you ever wanted to be part of something BIG, contact me:  Kim@KimsBookshelf.com , I would for you to join my team!

Anyone who has a “Picture Problem”? I can help!

Are your photos on your hard-drive? Are they in a box? Are they falling out of a photo album? Use Heritage Makers to preserve them in a hardbound, digital storybook or scrapbook. No matter what your style is, you design your books to your liking. Want to give a gift that won’t end up re-gifted? Give a Heritage Makers’ Gift Certificate! Anyone who is a scrapbooker! I was a tradional scrapbooker and found myself taking months to finish one book. Going digital has allowed me to create over 40 books in one year! However, for those that just love the hands-on feel of tradional scrapbooking, why not create digital copies to share with your friends and family? Just scan, insert and publish! Anyone who is a Photographer! Use Heritage Makers to preserve your clients portraits. Charge a design fee plus make commission back! Anyone who uses a portfolio to promote their business! Let me take your photos and preserve them in a digital, hardbound book. Present it to potential clients for a more professional look. No more 3-ring binder with pictures falling out. Contact me:  Kim@KimsBookshelf.com  to get started

Heritage Makers can be great Home Decor!!!

Looking for some great Home Decor that incorporates your family values and beliefs.  Look no further!! 

Our own “Heritage Home” guru, Heidi Arave, was on Utah’s most popular daytime news show today!

 

Contact me:  Kim@KimsBookshelf.com

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