Wednesday 30 September 2015

BIG NEWS!

Good Morning!!!!

There's been a big development in our world of digital scrapbooking this week and I wanted to give you a summary.

Artisan 5 IS HERE! - Yes, there is a new version of Artisan available - this is the first major upgrade in several years. It has new features that makes our digital scrapbooking even more fun - and fast. It is being offered at special prices until 30 Sep. 



Take some time to figure out the best option for you. I've broken it down in to a few categories:

1. You have Artisan 4 - UPGRADE to Artisan 5 at the sale price of US$23.96 (regular $29.95). Click here, select Buy Now and scroll to the bottom of the page to find the UPGRADE choice. When checking out, add the discount code CELEBRATE for the 20% discount.

2. You have Storybook Creator 4 - go straight to Artisan 5. To purchase, click here, select Buy Now, then add Artisan 5 to your cart (if you are new to the website, you will need to set up an account. Be sure to review the computer Operating System requirements to confirm your computer fits - artisan 5 requires a 64 bit system - click here to find out what you have) When checking out, add the discount code CELEBRATE for the 20% discount - you will get the sale price of US$47.96 (regular $59.95).
Note: Artisan can be used on TWO computers - that's a useful difference from SBC.

A few more things to consider:
  • All art kits purchased for SBC will transfer in to Artisan. You do not lose your investment.
  • Projects started in SBC can be opened and saved as an Artisan project so you can finish them (yay, I got a few of those!)
  • When we changed from SBC to Artisan 4, it was a seamless transition. Pretty much looked the same. Artisan 5 looks to have some big improvements and from the discussion I see on Facebook, we will need to play around to learn a few new things. My plan - I am going to purchase it now at the sale price and just learn as I go. 
  • Pixels2Pages is our go-to training resource. They have excellent information about moving from SBC to Artisan 4 so go here if you have questions - click on resources. You do not need to be a member to see these instructions. I do recommend their training and membership - I rely heavily on P2P for training, ideas and support. Click here to look at their membership and course options.
  • Panstoria has been purchased by FOREVER. FOREVER specializes in private cloud storage and memory keeping. Now you can create, save and print your favouite memories all in one place!
  • I am an affiliate with FOREVER (previously Panstoria). When you click on the links I provide and purchase a product/service, I earn a small commission (which does not add to your cost). When you click on links provided by other people or businesses, they earn the commission. We are required to tell you this.
  • I'm seeing all of this NEW-ness for the first time, just as you are. I'll be sharing my perspective in future blogs and Crops so I hope you'll join me as we create books and gifts and memories for those we love.


Artisan 5 will change the way you scrapbook! Take a look at some of its great new features and improvements. 

Trust us, you'll want to upgrade right now!

  • It's so much faster. Pages and filters respond instantly. You can move and resize elements in a snap!
  • Edit shapes after they've been created!
  • A wide-range of stroke options for drawing lines and shapes on the page (from simple lines to amazing artistic patterns!)
  • Elements can now have a mixture of photos, text, shapes, strokes and effects in a single element. Your only limit is your imagination!
  • No more annoying pop-ups at the top of the page!
  • Improved two-page editing! Switch between pages without needing to save!
  • All new font manager! You can create categories and groups to organize as many fonts as you like. Quickly find the font you're looking for among thousands!
  • Our improved content manager allows you to browse and organize content more easily!
  • Members who already use Artisan 4 can buy Artisan 5 for $30 OFF the normal retail price. Just be sure to select the upgrade version of the software when you head over to our website. Don't wait a second longer! This deal won't last forever! 









































Background (for the curious). When Creative Memories closed in 2013, the stewardship of the two software programs (Storybook Creator and Memory Manager) returned to the company that developed and owned  the software, Panstoria. Panstoria continued to update the software in their original names: Artisan and Historian. In the past year, Panstoria was bought by a company named FOREVER - I am new to Forever and I have signed up as an Ambassador.  Forever's main product is permanent, secure cloud storage for your photos - it is a unique product with key differences from the many "free" options you may see on the internet. This email is not about the cloud storage so I won't go in to detail about it here, however, my point is that it is encouraging to see Forever create this umbrella of digital memory-keeping services and products that make it easier for you to create, share and print your memories.

Click Here for Creative Memories Paper Scrapbooking Products
Click HERE to upgrade / order Digital Scrapbooking Software: Artisan
Click HERE to check out all the Digital Artwork Panstoria has to offer.
Click HERE to upgrade / order Photo Management Software: Historian
Please contact me in you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
Happy Scrapbooking!
Tammy :)  

Friday 25 September 2015

20% OFF EVERYTHING at Panstoria!

That's right! To Celebrate Panstoria's merger with Forever... everything is 20% OFF!


The first annual Forever LIVE! three-day photography and scrapbooking retreat is now underway in Atlanta, Georgia. Luckily, we don't have to be at the event to enjoy all of its benefits! I am happy to announce the addition of some truly great new products to the (Panstoria) Forever Family. 
First, Forever's much-anticipated Artisan 5 scrapbooking software is now available to the public. Artisan 5 Upgrade available too!
Join us in celebrating these great new products. Between now and the end of the day on September 30th, take 20% OFF absolutely EVERYTHING at Forever use promo code CELEBRATE at the checkout.  But hurry, this sale ends at 11:59 pm Pacific Time, September 30th!

Artisan 5 will change the way you scrapbook! Take a look at some of its great new features and improvements. 

Trust us, you'll want to upgrade right now!

  • It's so much faster. Pages and filters respond instantly. You can move and resize elements in a snap!
  • Edit shapes after they've been created!
  • A wide-range of stroke options for drawing lines and shapes on the page (from simple lines to amazing artistic patterns!)
  • Elements can now have a mixture of photos, text, shapes, strokes and effects in a single element. Your only limit is your imagination!
  • No more annoying pop-ups at the top of the page!
  • Improved two-page editing! Switch between pages without needing to save!
  • All new font manager! You can create categories and groups to organize as many fonts as you like. Quickly find the font you're looking for among thousands!
  • Our improved content manager allows you to browse and organize content more easily!
  • Members who already use Artisan 4 can buy Artisan 5 for $30 OFF the normal retail price. Just be sure to select the upgrade version of the software when you head over to our website. Don't wait a second longer! This deal won't last forever! 
Click Here for Creative Memories Paper Scrapbooking Products
Click HERE to upgrade / order Digital Scrapbooking Software: Artisan
Click HERE to check out all the Digital Artwork Panstoria has to offer.
Click HERE to upgrade / order Photo Management Software: Historian
Please contact me in you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
Happy Scrapbooking!
Tammy :)

Sunday 20 September 2015

Make It RED - Page Starter

This is what happens when your hairstylist daughter is bored! And lucky for you, it turned into another Page Starter! I used Redwork Scrapbook Kit that I got FREE during Panstoria's Christmas in July sale to complete the page - yes, it's actually a Christmas Kit! I LOVE how versatile many of the digital scrapbooking kits are!


What's a Page Starter? Page Starters are themed 12x12 templates for you to use Traditionally or Digitally to help you create your pages quickly, easily and beautifully! Use these Page Starters to help you "Start" a Scrapbook "Page". Simply add some photos and your story to our pre-designed Page Starter, Memories Saved!


Digitally - Save and use as a background, add your photos, use the "Cut & Paste" cards to add embellishments (simply use the 'cut' tool to cut around the image you want to use) and your done!
Traditionally - Print off the page, add photos, use the 'Cut & Paste" card to cut the images you want and stick them to the page and your done!


To copy pages: Click on image to open larger image of page, right click and choose SAVE - save to a file on your desktop to import as a photo into your Storybook/Artisan Software or to send to be printed as is at your photo lab to add your photos later.






So, here's the result - I only did one page, but you can do two!


Love the Kit? It's Redwork 
by Katie Pertiet at Panstoria:
Order NOW (type 'make it snappy' in search)

Click HERE to check out all the Digital Artwork Panstoria has to offer.

Click HERE to upgrade / order Photo Management Software: Historian
Click HERE to upgrade / order Digital Scrapbooking Software: Artisan
Click Here for Creative Memories Paper Scrapbooking Products

Please contact me in you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
Happy Scrapbooking!
Tammy :)

Saturday 19 September 2015

NEW Art Kits - September 19th Release

The September 18th release of 106 NEW KITS has a little bit of everything for you and some unique NEW bundles too!

See below for my TOP 10 Picks for this release and don't forget to check out each designer's library. With many different designers, there are a HUGE variety of styles and kits to choose from! I would always suggest purchasing the bundle over just a kit or element pack because you save so much on the cost and usually get BONUS elements.

Please use the links on this blog to order your Panstoria Kits and Products so that your order is associated with my affiliate account, otherwise the sale will go directly to the Panstoria Home Office. Thank You!!!
Click Here to Order NEW Kits

Interested in creating photo books and gifts, create an account with Panstoria that will be associated with me. Click to Create Account


Here are my Top 10 picks for the September 19th release of 109 Kits: 

#10 Seasons Change
Perfect for when those leaves start to fall...


#9 Apple-icious
Apple picking, baking and fall pages will look amazing with this kit!


#8 Cute Spooks
Everything you need for spook-tacular fall and Halloween pages!

#7 Fall Frolics
Fall is my favourite season... get out there and snap some photos, from coffee with a friend (shall I say pumpkin spice!), the football field or playing in the leaves, this kit will add some fun to your photos and pages!

#6 Bone-ified Extinction
I'm not into Dinosaurs, but the papers and graphics are stunning in this versatile kit that can be used for almost anything!


#5 100% Country
LOVE LOVE LOVE the colours and embellishments in this one!


#4 100% Old Fashioned
This kit has a something for almost any page you want to create!


#3 Totally Autumn
Everything you need for some Totally Awesome Autumn pages!


#2 Meadow Glow
This is totaly my style! LOVE the yellow, browns, oranges in the papers and the titles are perfect!



#1 100% Scrap-Addict
Well, I wouldn't be a 'scrap-addict' if this wasn't my #1 pick! What scrapbooker couldn't use this kit in their collection???


BONUS - Gypsy Soul
For the free-spirit in you... soooooo pretty!


And there you have it... My Top 10 (+a BONUS Pick) for the September 19th release!

Click HERE to check out all the Digital Artwork Panstoria has to offer.
Click HERE to upgrade / order Photo Management Software: Historian (on SALE!)
Click HERE to upgrade / order Digital Scrapbooking Software: Artisan

Please contact me in you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
Happy Scrapbooking!
Tammy :)

Saturday 5 September 2015

SAVE 25% PLUS NEW Digital Artwork Kits Have Arrived!

It's time to hit the books - the SCRAPBOOKS that is! And the September 4th release of 88 NEW KITS will have your back to school pages looking sharp, your fall pages fantastic and your pocket book SAVING you money too! 


SAVE 25% on ALL KITS and HISTORIAN Photo Management Software!

On SALE Until Labour Day - September 7, 2015!

See below for my TOP 10 Picks for this release and don't forget to check out each designer's library. With many different designers, there are a HUGE variety of styles and kits to choose from! I would always suggest purchasing the bundle over just a kit or element pack because you save so much on the cost and usually get BONUS elements.

Please use the links on this blog to order your Panstoria Kits and Products so that your order is associated with my affiliate account, otherwise the sale will go directly to the Panstoria Home Office. Thank You!!!
Click Here to Order NEW Kits

Interested in creating photo books and gifts, create an account with Panstoria that will be associated with me. Click to Create Account


Here are my Top 10 picks for the September 4th release of 88 Kits: 


#10 Whiz Kid Bundle:
Perfect for Teenagers (and wee ones too), I love the muted colours and the patterned papers!



#9 Back to School Digetteal Kit: 
Fun & Bright - perfect for 1st Day of School photos and more!



#8 Pumpkin Spice Kit
Love the artwork and papers in this one! (and who doesn't like a little 'pumpkin spice'!)

#7 Fall Element Clusters No1
These are sooooo pretty! The will go with any fall page and photos!

#6 100% Girl Bundle:
Got Girls? This kit has everything you need!

#5 100% Boy Bundle:
Got Boys? This kit has everything you need!

#4 One Little Voice Bundle:
The titles and wordart in this bundle are the best! Click on the Title to see the pdf of everything you get in this bundle - you'll LOVE it all!

#3 Nature's Sketchbook Harmony Element Pak:
I love the colours and artwork - you'll fall in love too!


LOVE LOVE LOVE the artwork!


#1 "My Favourite" Nature's Garden Paper Collection
This is my favourite! The papers can be used for any season, and it goes well with the two element packs above... can't wait to use this one!

And there you have it... My Top 10 for the September 4th release!

Click HERE to check out all the Digital Artwork Panstoria has to offer.
Click HERE to upgrade / order Photo Management Software: Historian (on SALE!)
Click HERE to upgrade / order Digital Scrapbooking Software: Artisan

Please contact me in you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
Happy Scrapbooking!
Tammy :)