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Strengthen Family through the Power of StoryHow to Create a Gallery Wrapped Canvas Print
How to Create a Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Available sizes – 16×20, 20×20, and 18×24
If you are new to Heritage Makers (HM), simply go to www.PublishABookOnline.com and create a free account. I will send you further getting started instructions at that time.
Step 1: Log into your HM account. Click on “Template Gallery” (upper, right hand corner). Use the middle, drop down menu to search for which size Canvas template you would like to create (16×20, 20×20, or 18×24).
Step 2: Click on the name of the Template that you like and click “Get this template.”
The template you chose will go into your “My Templates” folder. From there you can browse for more templates or click on “Start My Own.”
Step 3: Open your project in the Studio Editor. Click on the Photos tab (bottom right corner) and upload photos if you don’t have them uploaded already.
Step 4: Click on the photo boxes on your project, then drag and drop your favorite photos into the “drop photo here to swap” box.
If you photo does not drop into the box, perfectly squared, you may need to adjust it by going to your Tool Box and click on the “Adjust” tab to move your photo.
Step 5: You may also double click on the text box and change any text. From here, you can click on the Tool Box and change the text font, color, etc…
Ordering: Simply hit the “Publish” tab (at the top) when you are finished. Contact me to pre-purchase our amazing Buy One, Get One HALF OFF Sale (until Monday, Dec 7, 2009)! At check-out, you will use the credits you already purchased. Your canvas will be Gallery Wrapped and will ship right to your front door in a matter of days!
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
Calendars are $10 off!
Now thru Nov 30th: Create a custom calendar – unlimited photos, text and elements – $10 off! So many design choices … so little time to get it completed and be guaranteed delivery by Dec 24th.
We have many templates to choose from. Remember, our templates are 100% changeable! My two favorite designs are:
Click here to view Small calendar template
Click here to view my favorite Large Calendar template, designed by my friend Heidi Jackson!
Breast Cancer Awareness
Natalie, a fellow Heritage Makers consultant, writes about her Cancer Story in the HM Blog. Who do you know that needs to document their story? We have the templates to help!
Spirit of Heritage Tour
The Spirit of Heritage Tour in Oct & Nov
Heritage Makers Business Opportunity
Do you have passion for strengthening family, recording memories, researching family history or enjoying the everyday successes of your children? Learn how to turn your passion into cash from the President of one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S.! Heritage Makers, a top Inc. 500 list company, is the leader in online digital storybooking and personal publishing.
Heritage Makers President and Founder, Doug Cloward and wife Judy are coming to a town near you to share the Heritage Makers mission, vision and business opportunity. Learn how you can work from home around your family schedule and contribute to the family budget!
RSVP is required. Contact Sandy Doherty for details.
(704) 622-0731 or scanyourmemory@carolina.rr.com
States that will be included are: WY, ID, UT, GA, TN, KY, MC, DC, PA, TX, CO, WA, MN, NV, AZ, CA and Calgary, Canada. Here is a list of all Spirit of Heritage Tour locations with cities listed. Come and join our family!

Spirit of Heritage Tour 2009
Best of Heritage “Past” Category
Enjoy this video highlighting the storybook “Beyond the Pier” which was recognized as a “Best of Heritage” selection in the “Past” category during our annual convention. This book details the life story of Gloria Mohlis, an immigrant determined to create a life for herself and family in the US.
Best of Heritage “Future” Category
What an inspiration! A little girl and a miracle … all captured in a storybook by her mother. We all have trails at various points in our lives. How we handle them in the present, effects how we (and our children) relate to them in the future. This storybook was created in our 8×8 size which is on special this month for only $39.95.
Watch this beautiful video highlighting the storybook “Emma Bug’s Miracle” which was recognized as a “Best of Heritage” selection in the “Future” category during our annual Heritage Makers convention. This book was written by Anissa Vegh, the mother of Emma who was diagnosed with Metopic Craniosynostosis in January of 2006.
Do you have boxes of Children’s Artwork?
Do you have boxes of your child’s artwork from preschool, daycare, elementary school, middle school or high school? What are you saving it for? How long do you intend to save it?
Let me help you reduce clutter while keeping your sentimental items. We scan children’s artwork and help you publish a hardbound art portfolio. It is easy and affordable to do and you can get started right away. View this example of a Children’s Art Portfolio.
Visit www.PublishABookOnline.com and set up your FREE publishing account today. Contact me directly for discounts and monthly special.
Remember the Element of Story
Organize all of the information you need to tell your stories. Heritage Makers makes it easy for you to write and publish all of your stories! Our story maps help you plan your storybook from cover to cover. Use our maps as a template and answer the questions provided or create your own questions. You’ll find interview questions, photo suggestions, and even writing tips!
Life event stories
Life Story
Love stories
Love Story
Baby stories
Baby Story
Cornerstone
Child
Parent
Grandparent
Family Values
October Pick of the Month
Pick of the Month (Expires October 31st, 2009) – From now until October 31st, our most popular size storybook is on special. You can receive our 8×8 storybook for only $39.95! Limit of 3 please. You will have one full year from purchase date to use the credits for countless occasions and holidays. Be sure to visit our Template Gallery and “show by” category or type for tons of ideas.
3 Month Package – Enjoy the perks of premier membership. Purchase 3 months of premier for only $29.95, that’s only $10.00 a month! You can buy multiple packages for a year of savings. Our Premier Members enjoy unlimited photo storage and access to over 40,000 digital element options for their projects!
All new client purchases come with one FREE month of premier membership.




