Welcome!
I would love to hear from you! What projects are you working on? What do YOU want to see in my blog? Below each article you will find a "comment" option. Feel free to enter your comments on that article and to communicate with other heritage makers. And as always, know you can call or email me at anytime.
I would be honored to serve as your Personal Publishing Consultant and help you get started preserving your stories and photos in archive quality bound books so they may be enjoyed for many generations to come.
Contact me today!
phone: (580) 327-7027
web: http://www.preservingmyfamilystories.com/
email: joretta@preservingmyfamilystories.com
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
FREE Online Classes
Attending online classes and webinars is so easy and convenient! Just click on the date that best fits your schedule and complete a brief registration. Attend as may classes as you wantl-- there is not limit!
Introduction to Studio Webinars
Learn about the basics of Heritage Makers Studio program.
Monday, April 20, 2009 at 6:00pm CDT
Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 6:00pm CDT
Monday, April 27, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Monday, May 4, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Intermediate Studio Webinars
Learn about extra features such as “My Projects” and “My Favorites.”
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Friday, April 24, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Friday, April 30, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 6:00 pm CDT
Master Classes
Learn from studio experts about new and great techniques for making beautiful pages.
Thursday, April 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm CDT
Instructed by: To be announced
Thursday, May 14, 2009: 8:00 p.m. CDT
Instructor to be announced
Thursday, May 28, 2009: 8:00 p.m. CDT
Instructor to be announced
For an updated schedule and list of recorded and archived classes, click here.
New Premier Art ..... April 2009
This page was created by Jo Retta using the new "Just for Mom" Art Collection.
"Just for Mom" is just 1 of 12 new collections added in April. Click here to browse throught the Premier Art Catalog
Get Inspired!
Please join me for an
ONLINE Heritage Makers WorkshopThe Workshop will include:
* Watch a live Studio demonstration
* You will receive tips on preserving, organizing and backing up your photos
* Be entered into a drawing for a FREE 8x8 Storybook credit that will be given
away during each Workshop
* Receive FREE templates that are not in the Template Gallery
* and receive many wonderful ideas for meaningful projects
Attending a online workshop is so easy and convenient!
Just select a date that works for with your schedule,
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Mother's Day Deadlines
To get your Mother’s and Father’s Day presents on time, be sure to submit your projects by the following dates.
For all books – US only
April 20 – ground
April 24 – 2nd day
April 27 – overnight
For all other products – US only
April 27 – ground
April 29 – 2nd day
May 1 – overnight
All Products – Canada
Recommended by April 13
(We do not guarantee delivery times for Canada.)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Studio Tips

Fun with Transparency!
This is a fun and easy way to highlight a specific areas on a photo.
1. Place and arrange your photo on the page
2. Click on the photo, then click Copy.
3. Go to Edit and select Paste Special --Paste in Place. (You now have 2 photos, one directly over the other)
4. Go to Tools (Tool Box) and click Crop.
5. Place the blue box over the area you want to remain "unchanged", then click Done.
6. Click Effects (Tool Box) and move the Border slider to achieve the desired boarder thickness.
7. Click on the photo outside of the cropped area. Go to Effects (Tool Box) and move the Transparency slider.
Try highlighting........... The ring on her finger The Candle on the cake
Your favorite Basketball player A bird in the tree
Mom & Dad's Day Packages

Express your appreciation
This Mother's and Father's Day, express your appreciation with a Heritage Makers gift package. Make mom and dad cry...in a good way.
Little Book Package $39.95
* (1) 7x5 Storybook credit
* (1) FREE 5x7 Greeting Card credit
Big Book Package $59.95
* (1) 7x10 Storybook credit
* (1) FREE 5x7 Greeting Card credit
Click here for more details.
Expires June 21, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Club Premier is Back!
This is an AMAZING deal--- less than $9 per month!
Premier Membership
12 months for $99.95
or
6 months plus an 8x8 Storybook credit for $99.95
Click here for more details
Expires May 31, 2009


