Welcome!

Digital storybooking/ scrapbooking is the prefect way to preserve your family stories and photos. Easy, fun and mess free! You may start a project from scratch or select a template from the 4000+ templates located in our Template Gallery to help get you started. Our art selection will definately make you smile, for we have over 45,000 pieces of art including papers, frames, elements, word art, etc.!

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


Saturday, December 18, 2010

Celebrate January 2011 with Bonus Host Rewards!


Hosting a Heritage Makers event is aways FUN and REWARDING, but to help ring in the new year, we have made it even more rewarding than usual.


During January only, you can earn an additional 50% more publishing points
- plus -
receive a BONUS 2011 gift for only $11


How awesome would it be to earn a 20x20 canvas or a 11.5x8.5 Storybook for just $11!

Click here to view all the awesome hosting gifts available in January 2011.

My available workshop dates are filling up quickly so call me today at 580-327-7027 and reserve your the date that works best for you!

What style of Workshop works best for you?

"In-home" workshop
invite 2-15 guest for an hour fulled of fun

"Online" workshop
your guests will simply join my online presentation via their home computers in the comfort of their own homes

"Workshop in a Bag"
you will receive a bag filled with catalogs and samples that you may carry with you and share with family and friends
"One-on-One" workhshop
you will have my undivided attention!
Studio Demo
I will give a live demonstration of our awesome Studio publishing system
for yourself and 1 or 2 guests.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Season's Greetings Card Sale has been Extended!!!

This sale has been Extended!

Don't forget about our "Direct Ship" option. With this option we will ship your cards directly to your family and friends for just 64 cents each... this includes the stamp.


Click here to view and download the Season's Greetings Card Sale flyer.

Contact me today to take advantage of this limited time offer.
Sale ends December 31, 2010

Canvas Sale!


Give the perfect keepsake canvases to deck everyone's halls this year!

All our canvases are "Buy one, get one half off".

Click here to view and download the "Buy one, Get one Half Off" sale flyer.

Contact me today for this limited time offer.
This sale ends December 31, 2010

Friday, November 19, 2010

Seasons Greetings Card Sale

"Tis the season-- to send your holiday greetings!

Save big on greeting cards and invitations, and get them done quickly by using any of our hundreds of template designs. Simply drag and drop your favorite photos in Studio, customize your message and publish!!!!

Publish your holiday cards by November 30th (HM re-ship deadline) to make sure you have time to mail them for Christmas delivery

Click here to view and download the Seasons Greetings Card Sale flyer.

This sale ends November 30, 2010. These sale prices are not available online, so call me today and place your order.


Holiday Deadlines


The Holiday Publishing Deadlines are fast approaching!!!


I am always here to assist you in anyway I can, so please don't hesitate to call me at 580-324-7027 or email me at joretta@preservingmyfamilystories.com


Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Server Maintance

Please be aware that you will not be able to access your studio account for a brief time this weekend from Saturday at 11:00 pm to Sunday at 3:00 am due to routine server maintenance.

New UV Coating

Heritage Makers has added a fantastic new publishing option for 12 x 12 Scrap Pages and 11 x 14 Posters. It's called "gloss coating" - a heavy duty UV coating that is perfect for placemats or "dry erase" applications. Gloss coating is free for Premier account holders and $1 per page for for Basic account holders.

Updated Gotta Try It sale

The "Gotta Love It" sale has been updated on November 5th to include an points only option.

Click here to view and download this flyer.


Saturday, November 6, 2010

FREE!

Thank You Stillwater!

Thank you for stopping by my booth at the Stillwater Fall Festival Craft Show this weekend. I am honored to serve as your Heritage Makers personal publishing consultant and assist you as you preserve your families cherished memories and photos.

I want to give you a FREE Flip Book or Swatch Book ($19.95 retail)
as a thank you gift for stopping by my booth and signing up for a Basic Account (free) or a Premier Account!
Have not signed up yet! I would be happy to set you up an account.
Just give me a call or drop me an email with your name, email address and phone number and I will get your account set up in just a few minutes.

Remember that all prices on my website are full retail so make sure you contact me with your orders so you will receive my sale and workshop prices.

FREE Online Workshop

What to learn more about the Heritage Makers and
our amazing Studio publishing system?

Join me for an Free Online Studio demonstration
Date: Tuesday, November 9th
Time: 8:00pm

No need to travel or to find a babysitter, for this will be an online presentation so you will join us via the Internet from your home computer.

To RSVP and to receive detailed instructions for loging in, just send an email to:
joretta@preservingmyfamilystories.com or call me at 580-327-7027

Thursday, November 4, 2010

"Gotta Try It" Sale

Back by popular demand!!

You've "gotta try" the Heritage Makers publishing system!

For a limited time you can get a 3-month subscription to Premier (our digital collection of 45,000 art pieces) and fantastic deals on keepsake publishing projects.

Upload your favorite photos and choose from thousands of fun templates to create a unique projects you'll be proud to display or give for the holidays.

Like It!
3 months of Premier + 25 publishing points
$50 (save $35)
Love It!
3 months of Premier + 70 publishing points
$75 (save $55)
Gotta Have It!
3 months of Premier + 150 publishing points
$125 (save $80)

Contact me today at 580-327-7027 to place your order!
This amazing sale is only available for a limited time!These sale prices are not available on line.

To view and download the "Gotta Try It" flyer, click here.










Join Club Premier!

You'll find hundreds of free community and professionally-designed templates, and over 45,000 pieces of digital art with more art added monthly.

It's like having free reign in a scrapbooking store for as low as $8 a month!


12-month Premier* with five 5x7 greeting cards
$99.95
a $254 value!
12-month Premier* with a 12 x 12 storybook
$144.95
a $319 value

PLUS: Purchase any 12-month Premier membership and get 25% off the retail price
of any publishing credits/ points on the same order!

Contact me today at 580-327-7027 to place your order.
These sale prices are not available online.


Click here to view and download the "Premier Sale" flyer.


Holiday Hits!

Save an extra 10% on products each week in November by publishing your holiday gifts early! When you follow our weekly publishing plan, you'll have your entire Christmas list checked off before December even begins!

Week 1 albums, prints & cards (includes Christmas cards)
Week 2 wrapped canvases
Week 3 calendars & wire-bound books
Week 4 card decks and swatch/flip books

Click here to view and download the "Holiday Hits" flyer.



Monday, November 1, 2010

Publishing Points Packages!

Check our our Publishing Points Packages!

You can't go wrong with a publishing point package! Select a package and use the points towards any product. Plus, the more you purchase, the more you save.

55 points for $50 (save $5)
115 points for $100 (save $15)
185 points for $150 (save $35)
265 points for $200 (save $65)

Contact me today at 580-327-7027 to place your order for these great prices are not available online.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Get Card Crazy!

Crate beautiful and personalized Holiday cards! Your family & friends will just LOVE them!

Create you cards in just minutes by simply dragging your photos into any of our hundreds of amazing templates, customize your text and season's greetings

or

create your one-of-a-kind cards using our beautiful holiday artwork.

Order your card publishing points now while they are on sale and then publish them as the holidays approaches.

You might want to purchase a few extra cards for all the birthday cards, thank you cards, and more that you will send throughout next year.

Contact me before October 31st to take advantage of this GREAT SALE!

Click here to view and download the "Get Card Crazy" flyer.




Sale expires October 31, 2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

New Host Rewards!

With our host rewards program you'll earn plenty with one of the most rewarding plans anywhere. Average hosts receive over $120 in rewards

Hosting is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Contact me to reserve your workshop date.
2. Select the type of workshop that will work for you
* Workshop in a Bag
* Demo - In person
* Demo - Online
* Workshop (in your home)
* Online Workshop
3. Select your host rewards!


Click here to view and download the "Host Rewards" flyer.



What will $200 buy for Christmas!

Click here to view and download the "Holiday Magic" flyer.



You "Gotta Try" our Publishing Stystem

For a limited time, you can get a 3-month subscription to Premier along with a great deal on publishing points.

Click here to view and download the "Gotta Try It" flyer. Limited time offer!



Saturday, October 2, 2010

October - Pick of the Month sale

Get a headstart on your holiday shopping!

During October you can purchase a two-pack of our most popular storybooks.

Click here to view and download the "October Pick of the Month" flyer.

Offer ends October 31, 2010.




Saturday, August 7, 2010

Thank you Dodge City!!!

Thank You to everyone who has stopped by my booth at the Dodge City Days Craft Show!!! If you have not stopped by this GREAT show, there is still time. The show will be open tomarrow (Sunday) from 10am - 4pm. I am in a white tent located across from the steer, right next to the Soda Wagon. If you don't see me, just call my cell at 580-327-7027.

I know it is HOT out there but you will not want to miss this GREAT show.

Premier Sale!

Take advantage of this limited time offer!

It's like have free reign in a scrapbooking store for as low as $9 per month... and you can share an account with a friend or family member and split the cost.




Click here to view and download this flyer.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Website Maintenance

The Heritage Makers website will be unavailable Sunday, August 15th from 8:00pm to 8:00am on Monday, August 16th. The home office will be updating the site with the latest and greatest updates. I can't tell you what these updates will yet, but I am sure that they will include some awesome new things.

Thank you for your patience!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Christmas in July SALE


Take the stress out of this year's holidays by purchasing your cards and gifts early and save BIG!

This promotion is available until July 31, 2010 Click here to view and download flyer.

Summer Survival Kits

Great ideas to keep you kids busy during the summer!

Click here to view and download this flyer

July Hosting Gifts


We love to spoil our hosts! This month hosts can earn a FREE wire bound book and all guest can receive a FREE 3-panel family fold.
I still have a few open dates for July so please contact me soon to reserve your workshop date! Call 580-327-7027 or email joretta@preservingmyfamilystories.com

Saturday, May 15, 2010

New Products!!!

11 x 14 Prints

Click here to view this product flyer


Flip Books
click here to view this product flyer



Saturday, May 8, 2010

Beginner's Tour of Studio

Now you can watch the five-part presentation (presented by Shani Ogden) that provides a complete tour of Studio online software. You can also view the entire video in My Studio under Recorded Classes>Online Classes; it’s the only video listed under “intro to Studio.”

Part 1: 1) Accessing Studio, 2) Activating your account

Part 2: 1) Studio knowledge base, help options, online classes, 2) Login, site navigation, 3) Heritage Makers Story Center , 4) Art collections

Part 3: 1) My Account (order history, address book), 2) My Photos tab, 3) Sharing photo albums, 4) My Projects & Templates

Part 4: 1) Starting a project, 2) Content Explorer, 3) Swapping photos, 4) Changing text

Part 5: 1) Working with text, 2) Photo adjustments, 3) Publishing your project

New Swatch Book Tutorials

See the latest tutorials added to the Heritage Makers YouTube Channel. They are two demonstrative, step-by-step videos on how to create a swatch book. Watch the videos and start your swatch book today!

To view these great tutorials, just click on the title!

How to Make a Swatch Book -- Part 1

How to Mark a Swatch Book -- Part 2

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Guymon Pioneer Days Booth

I am having such a GREAT time this weekend hosting a Heritage Makers booth at Guymon's Pioneer Days Celebration!

Sunday is the last day -- so hurry on out to the Texas County Activity Center (4th & Sunset) and let me show you my new samples and home decor ideas. The show will be open from 11am - 5pm on Sunday.

I want also want to say "Thank You" to everyone who has stopped by my booth and let me share Heritage Makers amazing publishing system and products with you. I am honored to have this opportunity to serve as your personal publishing consultant and am looking forward to assisting you as you preserve your families stories and photos.

I have a "Thank You" gift for you--- Receive a FREE Swatch Book coupon when you sign up for a Free Basic Membership or Premier Membership by May 5th!
Know I am always available to answer any question or address any concerns you may have about Heritage Makers. You can reach me at 580-327-7027 or via email at joretta@preservingmyfamilystories.com

Premier Membership Sale

Imagine going to a scrapbook store and have unlimited assess to over 45000+ pieces of art (papers, embellishments, alphabets, etc) --- all of this for less than $9 per month!!!



Click here to view and download this flyer
These sale prices are only available through Heritage Makers consultants.

Do you want to receive my Newsletter?

I send out a Newsletter once or twice a month that contain currant product and membership sales, studio tips and techniques, gift and home decor ideas, and much more. If you would like to be added to my mailing list, just send me an email with you name and email address.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Thank you Beaver, Oklahoma!!!

Thank you for stopping by my booth a the Cimerron Territory Celebration this Friday and Saturday. I enjoy visiting with you and hearing about your family stories that you want to preserve so they may be passed on to future generations. As you personal publishing consultant, I am always available to answer all your questions and address any concerns you may have. You can contact me at 580-327-7027 or via email at: joretta@preservingmyfamilystories.com

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Pick of the Month Sale - April 2010

Three incredible choices.... just in time for Mother's Day!

Choose from three beautiful easy-to-create gifts! Plus each purchase gets a FREE Greeting Card credit




Join Club Premier......Get 12 months of Club Premier Membership (+ 5 Greeting cards, a $254 value) for just $99.95

Click here to view the complete flyer.
Sale ends April 30, 2010

April Hosting Gifts

Are there some projects that you want to make for Mother's Day but just don't feel you have the money to do everything you want to do? Host a Workshop or Demonstration and receive free and discounted items!

Our average hosts receive over $120 in rewards!










Click here to view and download the April Host flyer.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Publishing Special

We've got a wonderful opportunity for you to save huge on your Mother's and Father's Day projects.

From April 1 - April 15 you can get 20% off shipping on anything you publish*.

Now is the time to publish your Mother's Day gifts, graduation gifts or any projects you have been waiting to publish and take advantage of these great savings.

*Sale does not apply to direct ship greeting cards.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Thank You!

Thank you to all who stopped by my booth at the K101 Expo-Farm Expo 2010 in Woodward this last weekend.

I so very much enjoyed visiting with each of you and hearing the stories that are closes to you heart. I would love to help you preserve those stories for you children, grandchildren so don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Happy Spring to All!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Spring 2010 Catalog

The New Spring 2010 Catalog has arrived!

To view and download a copy, just click here.



Monday, March 15, 2010

Premier Sale


Click here to view and download the complete flyer.



Wednesday, March 3, 2010

March Pick of the Month Sale

Our most popular size, the 8 x 8, is prefect for recording your wedding, your vacation and so much more.


8 x 8 Storybook
$42.95 save 14%
or the
Club Premier member price is
$37.95 save 24%
* Club Premier members are those who have purchased 12 months of Premier. Check with me for more details.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Denver Regionals

Hi heritage makers,

I am in Denver this weekend attending a Heritage Makers Regional Meeting. I am so excited about this weekend for it is filled with lots of new product updates, new Studio updates and consultant education--- oh, and lots of FUN spending time with other heritage makers.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Pick of the Month Sale -- February 2010

New Canvas Sizes!

Introducing ..... 20x8 and 8x8 Gallery Wrapped Canvases

20 x 8 Gallery Wrapped Canvas
for only $54.95 save $15 limit 3

8 x 8 Gallery Wrapped Canvas
2 for only $54.95 save $10 limit 3

Sale ends February 28th!


























Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Digital Scrapbooking Class

Date: Mondays (4 classes)
January 18th - February 8th

Place: Northwest Technology Center (Alva, OK)
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Tuition fee and Lab fee
for more information, call 580-327-0344
To Enroll: contact Northwest Technology Center at 580-327-0344

Enroll Early!


You will complete:
  • 12x12 Individual Page (cost included in lab fee)
  • Swatch Book (cost included in lab fee)
You will learn:
  • Page design: layout, color, text
  • Tips for interviewing family and friends
  • Creative project and display ideas
  • The basics of Heritage Makers Studio publishing system
  • ... and more

Digi-Crop Schedule

Join us for a FUN Digi-Crop where you can get great ideas and work on your projects?

You will learn how to use our online publishing system, learn tips and tricks for creating your own projects socialize with others, and have a lot of fun!

Enid Digi-Crop
Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010
Place: Garfield Library (downtown Enid, OK)
Time: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm *** Come and Go***
Cost: Free

Bring your laptop or reserve mine by calling 580-327-7027



Alva Digi-Crop Date Pending
Watonga Digi-Crop Date Pending
Dodge City Digi-Crop Date Pending
Stillwater Digi-Crop Date Pending

Pick of the Month Sale

Club Premier is Back

12 months of Premier * for only $99.95 save 58%
or
12 months of Premier *
plus a 12x12 Storybook
for only $159.95 save 47%


Remember, a Premier membership gives you:
  • unlimited photo storage
  • new art monthly
  • 40,000 + pieces of digital art
  • 1,500 + templates
  • upload JPG or PNG files
  • free project upgrades: matte finish, black end sheets


Don't miss this super deal!
I am told this sale will not be repeated in 2010
New membership will begin when currant Premier service expires.


Learn more about Premier membership, click here

Offer expires January 31, 2010
*Premier is non-renewing

Home Alone Sale

Back by popular demand... our January Home Alone Sale is here!

The top leaders and some of our home office staff are off to Mexico for TAC trip... and while they are way, we're having a huge sale!

2 5x5 Storybooks for $59.95 ($29.95 ea)
2 8x8 Storybooks for $79.95 ($39.95 ea)
2 11.5x8.5 Storybooks for $109.95 ($55.95 ea)
2 12x12 Storybooks for $127.95 ($63.95 ea)

Click here to view the complete flyer.

Sale ends January 16, 2010

Online Workshop

Join a FREE and FUN online workshop
to learn more about Heritage Makers products
& get some great Valentine's Day ideas

Date: Tuesday, January 19th
Time: 11:00 am CDT
Place: Online
Host: Lisa Nelson, Executive Director

To Register for this workshop, click here. You will be asked how invited you, please type in JoRetta Rhodes.

January SUPER Host Rewards

Been thinking about hosting a Heritage Makers Workshop.....NOW is the time!

Earn an extra 50% more in Host rewards
An example, if your workshop sales are $500, you will receive $150 host rewards + 2 half price items + a wonderful host gift + each of your guest will receive a free gift as well!


Click here to view and download the January Host Flyer
Hosting is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
1. Select your party style:
In-home
Book Party
Online Virtual Party
2. Call me and Reserve your party date
3. Invite your guest
4. Select and order your Host Rewards
Call me TODAY to schedule your party!
Only a few dates remain open.

Hey Guys....

Let me help you create a VERY SPECIAL gift for that special person in your life.
I can help you create a storybook or card
or
I can make it for you!
call me today at 580-327-7027

To view and download this flyer, click here.

New January Art

9 New Premier Art Collections were add in January

Here are my favorites.




























I Am Working On.....


My Project 365!
Yes, I have started---this is going to be so much fun!










12x12 Individual Page
Love is in the air.... and I am having fun creating valentine projects.

Valentine's Day Card
I love this art collection!!!




Valentines Day Gift Ideas

" 10 Reasons why I Love You"
7x5 storybook

"Who Loves Landon" boardbook


"Matchbook candy covers"
8.5x 10 Individual Page
Simply cut into rectangles, fold them and staple or glue a candy inside.

12 x 12 Individual Page
Place in a frame or adhere to a tile



Other Ideas:
Customized Candy Bar Wrappers --- using individual pages
Customized Inserts for Mugs ---- using individual pages
Canvas Posters
Why I love you Calendar
Love Coupons --- use a deck of playing cards
Surrounded by Love Journal --- use a spiral bound book