Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

That Magic will never go away


What could be more perfect? Sitting on grandpa's knee with your stuffy and you're both reading a book together and of course getting a tickle at the same time.
I just read a blog post in a First Time Parenting context that stated scrapbooks were going the way of the Apple iPad...hmmm. I don't think so looking at this photo.
Yes I believe scrapbooking in particular has changed. I saw my Mom's scrapbook when I was preteen. It showed all the paper clippings from the local prairie paper of 'the boys' who were going to war. It also showed her pangent ribbon as Miss Manitou in a beauty contest circa 1930.
I loved looking through it and 50 years later it is still clear as day on my mind.
With our busy lifestyle and everything so INSTANT I'm not surprised that busy parents can't find time or space to do their traditional scrapbooking (often described as therapy or girl time).
I think we have made a big leap to Digital Scrapbooking because of the ease of digital photography and the TIME SAVINGS...I can design a page (and complete it) in 30-40 minutes. I can do an entire book over a weekend or less. With web based online publishing several members in different parts of the country can work on the same book at the same time. How cool is that to create that one of a kind book for Dad or Mom having access to everyone's photos and each one can design their own pages.
Yes the world is changing, but I can't believe the feel good emotion of reading to a child and showing them pictures of themselves in a personal bound book will ever go the way of the iPad.
It will be a sad day if it does...
What are your thoughts?
Barb...online storybooker and proud of it!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Yeah for Canvas Prints



I'm having such a grand time taking some great images and placing them on canvas (this one is 20x20 gallery wrapped) with a layout I created with premier art at www.recallwhen.com

January is the only month in 2010 when you can purchase our Premier Art and unlimited photo storage for a mere $99.95 usd/yr . It's a bargain for sure and it truly feeds my addiction to do 'all things creative'. That also is a 58% discount.

Take the 365 challenge:
For folks who want to take a photo image a day and record in a beautiful 12x12 bound book you can obtain the template and save 47% by ordering directly through me. This special is for one 12x12 publishing credit plus premier art for $159.95 usd.

What a great way to improve your photo skills. 14 more days to take advantage of this....contact me by phone or email as I have to enter the specials personally for them to be discounted.

If you'd like me to transfer the template for this canvas to you; let me know. Anything I create can be transferred to another account holder for them to use the same format. Simply sign up for your free account at www.recallwhen.com Templates save time and brain cells if it's something you already like and want to place your own images in.

I'm getting ready for the next set of Life Storybook Classes which begin locally on Feb 4th.

We also have registration for OnLine classes.
Email me at barbashcroft@shaw.ca to place your name on the list.

Make it a Creative Day!
Barb Ashcroft
Personal Publishing Director
www.recallwhen.com
250-752-5499

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Rags to Riches and onto Oprah


Yes, that's Oprah's own 5x5 Heritage Makers storybook and also her own voice message,
"Every Story deserves a book of its own, you know I believe in that!"

Tune into a live online webinar to hear and see the real life story of the co-founders of our wonderful storybooking venture.
From Rags to Riches:
Thursday, June 11-Talk about inspiration!
Our Tips for Success – Sharon and Candy
From Starting in a Garage to Multi-Million Dollar Company All in 10 years
Hear how the concept of "Storybooking" all began.... Co-founders, Sharon Murdoch & her daughter, Candace May (who wrote the first book) will be sharing the secrets of building a company from ground zero.
Title: From Rags to Riches: Our Tips for Success --with Sharon & Candy
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am pac, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT, 12 noon CMT, 1 pm EDT
Click here to register for the online webinar: (or copy and paste)
Invited by Barb Ashcroft id#173517
Barb Ashcroft
Your Personal Publishing Consultant
1-800-919-1998
Do you see a fit for you too? Contact me for an intro package. Do well by doing good.