tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-167853522011-12-14T21:34:40.847-05:00Cherish Collages ~ Custom Photo Collage Design Creating unique photo keepsakes and gifts from your cherished photographs. Tips and information on using your photographs to display your cherished memories.Barbaranoreply@blogger.comBlogger761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1168433100624767722007-01-10T07:40:00.001-05:002009-05-01T08:10:44.478-04:00

This is my goodbye to Blogger post. It's been lovely and I've learned so much about blogging and templates and html, but I re-designed my website and moved my blog over to Wordpress at my website address. A new year, a new website and a new blog! There are lots of new products available, including two new photo collage styles, framing is now available, and many more finishing options such as

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Well, you wouldn't know it by the weather we're having, that's for sure! It's January 6th today and here in the very North East, we were outside for over an hour without any coats on. Hubby got his golf clubs out of the basement and went to play golf. It's totally insane! We have not had any snow yet, a snall dusting that didn't even cover all of the grass. Enjoy it while it lasts all you

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Well, I am spending my time now working on getting a new computer loaded with all my goodies. My hard drive crashed a few days ago, pretty scary stuff. I had just, literally a few minutes before, moved my business folder over to a portable hard drive. Thank goodness! I only lost the new website I was working on, not a huge deal, and lost my personal email contacts, but business wise everything is

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Well, it's here, didn't I tell you it was coming soon months ago? LOL I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, hope you all get lots of digital fun stuff! I'm just waiting for the money so I can get my own digital goodies! I like to pick it out myself. I hope all those last minute collage orders I processed over the past few weeks are much appreciated by the recipients on Christmas morning, they

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Driving around looking at all those pretty sparkling Christmas lights, have you wondered why your pictures of them never turn out...here are some tips from a pro on getting good holiday lights shots. Digital Photography Tip - How To Photograph Christmas LightsBy Amy RenfreyChristmas is coming and so is the urge for us who love digital photography to get out there in the burbs and photograph the

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Scrapbookers, win a dream scrapbooking year from Memory Makers Magazine! Memory Makers Magazine is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a fun contest, win a dream scrapbooking year, including events, products from top manufacturers, a free scrapping blog, and much more. Enter to win at Memory Makers MagazineTechnorati Tags scrapbooking

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Sweet! Here is a gift for the Princess on your list. A Kate Spade leather keychain frame. It's adorable! Comes in several color choices. You'll never lose your keys with this keychain! From Sendaframe.comTechnorati Tags Photo Frame keychain frame kate spade accessories

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The time has come, I can no longer guarantee shipping by Christmas so I can no longer take Christmas orders. I am already seeing a slow down in the shipping service in the past week and I don't want to take any chances. I will accept "design only" orders for local printing. I will design the collage and email the file to you for local printing. That, I can still do. 8x10 sizes can be printed at

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I love Pier 1 Imports! The store never ceases to be filled with stuff I want. Here are some great, unique photo frames from Pier 1. Aren't they great and inexpensive too. I believe they are all on sale right now for under $10.00. They make great stocking stuffers too!Technorati Tags Photo frames stocking stuffers Pier 1

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I made one of these a few weeks ago and when I got it, I was amazed! It's gorgeous!I used a full picture on the cover and it's printed right on the book, not on a sleeve. It's beautiful. I actually made digital scrapbook pages and uploaded those so every page is a full page scrapbook page. They have tons of layouts though for putting your pictures in and backgrounds. You can easily make a

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Here are some tips of ways to use photo collages.1. Calendar CoverCreate a custom photo calendar using an online photo service and make a collage of the 12 pictures you use in the calendar for the cover.2. Framed Photo CollageA custom photo collage is a perfect birthday gift. Create a collage of a person's life or a special event. Then find the perfect frame for it. Use a ribbon tied nicely

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Well, winter is on it's way to the Northeast...it's been unusually mild so far, but December 1st is here and a lovely storm is brewing. By this evening things will get nasty. But that's ok, I'm hibernating at home today, comfy cozy inside, working, playing, watching Caillou and Rudolph over and over again and reading The Big Red Barn for the 100th time...I've been reflecting on the past year. I

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This is a cool gift for a digital photography enthusiast. It's a Photo Viewer for Digital pictures. You just plug it into your tv and insert your memory card or USB flash drive into the appropriate slot and can view slideshows of your photographs on your tv, instead of on your computer monitor.Product Description:SanDisk's Photo Album (SPA) is a compact, sleek and easy-to-use device that enables

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Here is a cool unique gift idea for any devoted mom, dad, grandparent, or proud aunt or uncle! It also comes in a rectangle and round version. Isn't it always when someone asks to see pictures of the kids or grandkids that you cannot find any, this will solve that dilemma.Tao Digital Picture Keychain HighlightsHolds 56 photos, period. Surpassing the brag-book standard of 20-30 photographs, toting

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Isn't he adorable?I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday. We celebrated on Saturday with my husband's family at our house and it was very nice. We also combined it with our baby's 1st birthday! I cannot believe my baby is ONE! Well, his birthday is actually Wednesday, so not quite yet, but soon enough. He got into the cake pretty good so I was happy, my 3 year old wanted nothing to do

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It's Black Friday. I am not much of a shopper, not my favorite thing to do, so I am hibernating today, avoiding any venture out into the cruel, crazy shopper packed world that is out beyond the reaches of my little cul-de-sac.Actually, most of my Christmas shopping is done, just need the stockings filled really. I made the late night jaunt to Toys R Us last week for the boys and everyone gets

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Here are a few offers from Snapfish to preserve those Thanksgiving holiday memories!$0.99 off shipping at Snapfish by HP. Use Coupon Code AFF99OFF06.$2 off any order over $10 at Snapfish by HP. Use Coupon Code AFFOFFTEN06Get $5 off any order over $25 at Snapfish by HP. Use coupon code AFFOFF2506BarbaraTechnorati Tags Photo Collage

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Target deals this week include a free gift card with purchase of select Canon products. A free $30.00 is included with the purchase of the Canon Powershot 6mp Digital Elph SD630. Other models offered as well including the Canon Powershot S3IS 6mp camera with a $40.00 gift card and the Digital Rebel XT which gets you a $50.00 gift card.I have the SD700IS and I absolutely love it, it's small, sleek

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If you live in the Northeast and have a Christmas Tree Shops nearby, check out the 5pc Wall Frame Set they have on sales for $12.99. The boxed set comes in choice of black or silver and includes two 11x14, and 8x10 and 2 5x7 frames. It's rare to see a box set that has an 11x14 frame let alone two of them. Perfect to frame a matted 8x10 photo collage and large enough to create visual impact!

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I received this catalog in the mail recently, I don't know why, but I thought it was just too interesting not to share with you all even though it has nothing to do with anything digital. It is a unique gift idea though, so I suppose it fits somehow.The catalog is Heifer International, basically, you can buy livestock for someone in a needy country, the livestock helps them to become self-reliant

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Holiday shopping season is upon us folks, and if you want a chance to create your own unique gifts for your list, check out CafePress. You can find just about anything you can think of or create your own unique gift especially for that special person. You can get really creative and create your own store for free too if you want. It's easy and fun to do!Have fun shopping this Holiday season and

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Does your child participate in a sport's team? How about taking photos of the action, all the kids, and using the team photograph as the centerpiece. Create a collage of a successful year for the team and to remember all the fun and friends your child made. It would be a wonderful additional to the trophy case someday! It also is a great "thank you" gift for the coach of the team.BarbaraCherish

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A very unique gift idea for this holiday gift giving season would be a pencil portrait. Imagine your own favorite photo as an amazing one-of-a-kind piece of art. Please visit www.pencil-portrait-drawing-artist.comRight now a special is being offered on Babies and Children portraits.BarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags gift idea

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Like the new blog re-design? It took some work to get it all lined up correctly, but I had been wanting the 3 column layout for a long time and finally found a way to get it. Thanks Darla :) and thanks to http://psyc.horm.org/ for a free template designer. BarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags free blog designer

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I just came across this and there are some great tips for anyone who likes to photograph the events in their lives and those who enjoy scrapbooking especially. Quick ABC's of PhotographyBy Marcy LarsenFollow these ABC's of photography and you will have beautiful pictures to add to your scrapbooks. Capture adorable and memorable details of the special event in your life by following these easy

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Photo Handbags are the most unique fashion accessory! You can have your photo collage printed directly on a handbag of your choice. There are 12 styles to choose from. I am really excited about this new offering!Check out the Photo TotebagsBarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags Photo Collage Photo Handbag

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The website was updated again today. I changed the navigation as I think the main navigation in the header may have been too blended and people didn't know where to click. I made the links the standard blue and put all the page link on the left side. I also added a few pages, check out the What Customer's are Saying page, but best of all is a new product I discovered and just added. I'll explain

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Digital Photo Editing is all the rage!HP is offering an free online class on Photo Restoration. Bring those old photos that are damaged back to life. http://h30240.www3.hp.com/courses/overview.jsp?courseId=13345BarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags Photo Editing

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Here is a great blog for more digital photography information and an online course on getting great child portraits at home.CamerasOnly - Digital Photography Blog: How to Take Great Child Portraits at Home

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The following photo collage is of my extended family. As I mentioned in the previous blog entry, my parents went to Italy recently for a large family reunion. They also had their own immediate family reunion, of course, my mother being one of ten children, it was a large gathering none-the-less.All of my mother's brother's and sister's are there with their children and their children's children,

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Recently, my mother's family had a huge reunion in Italy. One man worked very hard to trace the family name genealogy and then contacted as many people as he could and over the course of 2 years or more planned a reunion in the town where the family name orginated. Over 300 family members, most of whom had never met, came from all over the world to this small town in Italy, for this event. I

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Digital Scrapbooking is a growing trend, read on...The Advantages to Digital ScrapbookingBy Robin Michelle KingSo you might be wondering what the craze is when it comes to digital scrapbooking? Doesn’t the actual word ’scrapbook’ connote something to do with photos, glue, paper and cute little metal embellishments? The answer is, of course, yes! But how does that all tie into digital

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Here is an article on getting good digital photos in low light situations. Just in time for the holiday festivities by the glow of the Christmas tree lights. and for more digital photography information from Amy Renfrey, check outDigital Photography Success How To Get Better Digital Photos In Low Light Conditions Without Using A FlashBy Amy RenfreyDigital photography is easy- when you have plenty

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Use your digital images to create one-of-a-kind gifts!I just love the Photo Purses. The panels are snapped on, so you can have as many as you want and change them up, get one to suit every season! It makes a fun Christmas gift as well!BarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags Photo Purse photo gifts

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This is my favorite site for digital scrapbooking freebies and they have great kits in the boutique too, sign up for the newsletter to get freebies every Friday and check out the blog for bonus freebies. If you are just getting started and want to learn digital scrapbooking, getting a few free kits and testing it out is a great way to wet your feet and figure out if you like it without spending

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If you are looking to get into digital scrapbooking, but not sure exactly what it's all about, read this article to pick up the basics of digital scrapbooking. Basics of Digital ScrapbookingBy Lisa MillerA digital scrapbook is a digital layout of photos, embellishments and journaling that is created by manipulating and layering computer graphics. Digital scrapbooking elements can be in the form

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Check out this resource for free online photography classes. http://www.morguefile.com/archive/classroom.phpBarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags Photography Class Free Online Class

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Here is an article with tips on the basics of using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements to edit your photographs. Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Tips for Basic Photo Editing by Jennifer Clarkson These days, digital photographers want to edit their photos to crop, rotate, brighten, and otherwise tweak before printing. Below is a list of some basic tricks to speed up your editing and improve you

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Today is my parents 40th wedding anniversary. I went home this weekend and my brothers and I with my husband took my parents out to dinner last night and we had a good time. I can't remember the last time we all ate dinner together at a restaurant, I think it was on a family vacation in Italy several years ago. As a gift, I made this wedding photo collage for my parents and found a perfect frame

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Here's a fun, cute little different item, a photo bracelet.Add your 3/4" x 5/8" photos to the six little frames! 3 1/2" diameter. One size fits most.I found these at OrientalTrading.comBarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags Photo Gift gift ideas

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Last night's project involved taking some holiday pictures for a potential Christmas card. I have always wanted to have these baby lit up by lights picture and never got around to doing it when my oldest was a baby. So here it is. I took a ton of pics and picked out the best ones to make a photo collage Christmas card.Tips for taking Holiday Lights and Baby Photos:1. Room must be dark2. Clean

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HP offers free online classes via their website on all sorts of subject related to digital technology. I discovered this recently and have taken a few classes. It a great way to learn a few new things at your own pace for free. Here are a few classes of interest.Holiday gifts to make from photos: Whether you've got half an hour or half a day to spare, learn how to make the most of your time and

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The Cherish Boutique is now open and full of products for digital products, photography books, photo editing software and more...The Boutique will be available on the website as well soon. Cherish BoutiqueBarbaraCherish Collages - Custom Photo Collage DesignTechnorati Tags Photo Collage

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Ah, those vacation photographs. We take a trip, a trip we took a lot of time and care in planning, we take lots of pictures of all those wonderful places we visit and want to remember and then we come home. The pictures get developed or uploaded to the hard drive in the case of digital. If they are lucky, they may make it into a photo album and put away in a closet or up on a shelf. All these

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and everyone needs to do their part to help in any little way possible.Cafepress.com has set up a Breast Cancer Donation Shop.The CafePress Breast Cancer Donation Shop contains hundreds of products designed and donated by our community of Shopkeepers.CafePress.com will donate 40% of the retail price of all products sold through the Breast Cancer Donation

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Where are your wedding photographs right now? Are they in a box, in an album tucked away that you rarely look at, if ever? You probably have one of your favorite wedding photographs enlarged and framed hanging on the wall of your bedroom right? How much did you pay for that photography package? A lot of money right? Those packages are expensive and can consist of approximately 15% of your wedding

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Photographs are personal to us and no gift could be more unique or personal than a custom photo collage created from cherished photographs. A photo collage is simply several separate photographs put together to create one blended photo. It would be difficult to display all your favorite photographs in your home, but blended together in a themed collage, you can tell a story of a special event,

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The Holidays are a magical time of year, especially if you have or spend time with young children. Seeing the holiday through their eyes is so special. The memories created from our own childhood Holidays shape how we present the holiday season to our own children. A Holiday Memory Book can be a wonderful new tradition to help preserve and share those memories year after year. A Holiday Memory

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Taking photographs of my kids is a favorite hobby of mine and what started me on designing photo collages and outside if the best place I find. The natural light helps in getting a good shot since it's so hard to make the kids stay still and pose. I'm not a big fan of the flash. I am by no means a professional, but do take a lot of pictures and have learned a thing or two.My top 5 tips are as

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Here is an article on helping you find new ways to share your digital photos easily. Your photos, your stories. You've got hundreds of shots and now need new ideas on ways to share them with the world. In this article we've got helpful hints on the best ways to do it in today's fast-paced digital world. Turn your photos into a DVD slideshow on TVImpress family and friends by showing them your

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This software is impressive for digital scrapbooking. I downloaded the tree trial and although the trial has few templates and objects to work with, the potential with the full version is great.It's very easy to use and has great photo effects at the click of a button and they can be adjusted as needed. Some of the effects included; oil painting, watercolor, black and white (grayscale), sepia,

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1159451616113614492006-09-28T09:47:00.000-04:002006-10-02T10:13:04.373-04:00

Custom Photo Collage Holiday Cards are here!A great ideas for a unique holiday card this year.Options are a 5x7 or 4x8 photocard with a holiday message printed right on the collage. A 5x7 Folded Greeting Card with photo collage on front and a personal message printed inside or left blank for you to fill out. Or, a 4x8 holiday card as seen above, with decorative border, photo collage will be 4x6

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1159230259046837042006-09-25T20:19:00.000-04:002006-10-02T10:06:24.156-04:00

Here is the most recent article I have written about finding unique christmas gifts for this upcoming holiday. I found some really cool things I'd never seen before recently and wanted to share them.A personalized gift makes a terrific unique Christmas gift. They show the recipient that some thought was put into selecting the gift making them feel special. Personal photographs make personalizing

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1159116645100951082006-09-24T12:49:00.000-04:002006-09-24T12:50:45.466-04:00

Home decorating on a budget can be as simple as using one item you probably have in abundance as your basis. Photographs. Create your own photo gallery to showcase your cherished memories.All those pictures packed away in boxes or in albums you rarely open or stuck in cyber land on your hard drive. Use those photographs to decorate the walls of your home, creating a personal space you can be

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1159101644365719332006-09-24T08:34:00.000-04:002006-09-24T08:41:07.936-04:00

My favorite discovery this week is...Roboform - a free program you download and as you visit sites that require you to login, you can save your username and password to it. As many as you want, and I have quite a few because of my business. Then when you boot up your computer, you sign in once to Roboform and then any of the registered websites you visit, you can automatically fill in the login

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1159015449765778512006-09-23T08:21:00.000-04:002006-09-23T08:44:10.283-04:00

I'd like to share my favorite photo collage that I have done to date. This is of a trip my girlfriend took with her husband a few years ago to Thailand. They had great pictures when they returned and I made this for them.To see it larger you can click on the picture on the homepage of my website.They had a great blend of scenic shots and pictures of them enjoying their trip. I just live this

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158935848658756342006-09-22T10:23:00.000-04:002006-09-22T10:38:04.613-04:00

So, I'm a Work at Home Mom, or more commonly known as a WAHM in internet terms. I decided to add some links to some WAHM resources that have helped me so much over the past year in establishing and building up this photo collage business.I've been asked my a few clients about being a work at home mom and how I started. I started the photo collages as a hobby really and got such a response from

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158840862141338992006-09-21T08:09:00.000-04:002006-09-21T08:14:22.156-04:00

Today I thought I would share a few of the recent quick reviews I did on some of the photo collage and editing software that is out there. I tried these out and here is what I thought of them. Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 - The newest version of Elements. Find all the information here along with tutorials. This is probably one of the best photo editing softwares available, if I did not have the

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158749720246920092006-09-20T06:50:00.000-04:002006-09-20T06:55:20.266-04:00

It's up! Wow, it was a lot of work, but I got it done and it's a big relief! I hope everyone enjoys the new features. It will always be a work in progress of course...There is a lot more information and "Do It Yourself" guides. Check out the ezines for lots of information on Making a Collage and unique ideas for using them. More ezines to come of course. BarbaraCherish the Moments...

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158698276753937562006-09-19T16:35:00.000-04:002006-09-20T06:56:08.933-04:00

Countdown to launch continues...Well, I'm just about there, I am hoping to be able to publish the new and improved site tomorrow, I'll be up late tonight getting it all done. It's been busy here, my husband left for a big trip yesterday to Ireland and I am alone with the boys. You can see a preview of the design in the header of the blog.Cherish the Moments...

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158448632447801062006-09-16T19:12:00.000-04:002006-09-16T19:17:12.466-04:00

The countdown to the new and improved website begins. I've been working hard on it for weeks now and I hope to have it up by mid to late next week. I'm aiming for Wednesday. I've changed the look, added more articles and resources, and will even have how-to's for those of you just looking for information on how to make a collage and things like that. I've re-instated the birth announcements,

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158191337655398792006-09-13T19:43:00.000-04:002006-09-13T19:48:57.670-04:00

Here is an article with some tips on decorating with and using picture frames as gifts. Fun With Picture Frames by Angel EstrellaThey encase our photos and keep them safe from dust, scratches and other potential mishaps. Picture frames are available in all shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common. They are designed to keep our printed memories alive and well. One of the most

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1158105052446897542006-09-12T19:42:00.000-04:002006-09-12T19:50:52.463-04:00

My little man had his first day of school today. Well, it's not really school, it's pre-school, he is only 3 years old, but still, it was a big deal. I was so nervous for him, I was afraid he would cry when we left of flip out, he's been leary around other kids since being out of daycare since his baby brother was born. But, he did really well, he behaved and played well the teacher said and he

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1157996536548480762006-09-11T13:35:00.000-04:002006-09-11T13:42:16.570-04:00

Here is my most recent article, How to Make a Calendar using an online photo service. It makes a perfect custom gift and is really quite easy.Make a CalendarMaking a calendar does not have to be a difficult process, it can be done rather easily at any good quality online photo service. These services make the process very simply and guide you step-by-step. The digital images, it’s quick and easy

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1157898500000328932006-09-10T10:24:00.000-04:002006-09-10T10:47:51.036-04:00

It's Sunday so let's not be serious for a minute, here is some fun useless knowledge I'd like to share just because I love chocolate.Interesting Chocolate StatisticsBy Criss WhiteJust about everyone loves the sweet temptation of chocolates and candy. Here are some intriguing statistics and facts about candy and chocolate:1. The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1157653204817315282006-09-07T14:16:00.000-04:002006-09-07T14:20:04.843-04:00

Here is an article outlining some ideas of gift ideas for the "moms" in your life. And you can add photo collage to those ideas below as well!A Gift for MomBy Jeff KennedyThere are many special occasions in one’s life when one thinks of mom. The occasion could be her birthday, Mother’s day or even an anniversary. Even though you know her well, you might need some gift ideas.The “mom” you think of

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1157564027833173372006-09-06T13:32:00.000-04:002006-09-06T13:33:47.846-04:00

I am hard at work, constantly trying to improve the website, http://www.cherishcollages.com , adding information and just making it better. I have been researching a lot and have so many ideas, it's a little overwhelming. So many things I want to do and they all take time. I am the sort of person who has an idea and wants it done, NOW, and having two little ones running around, well, one running

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1157457753449715142006-09-05T07:59:00.000-04:002006-09-11T09:31:01.293-04:00

Is it too early to talk about this? Well, Labor Day has come and gone so I say full steam ahead to Christmas!I've got an awesome gift idea for the upcoming holidays, a perfect gift for the grandparents. I've been doing this for a few years now and the hints start coming right about now that I better be planning a new one for this Christmas. The grandmothers want a calendar of the grandkids. It's

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1157028247872299342006-08-31T08:43:00.000-04:002006-08-31T08:45:19.816-04:00

Instead of scouring the mall for gifts this holiday season why not consider using your cherished photos to create a unique personalized gift for family and friends? There are so many ways now, made easy with online sites and programs, to create unique personal gifts using your digital photos. Photo Books offer a way of creating a high quality photo album, book bound with text and artwork options.

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1156892826882753292006-08-29T19:03:00.000-04:002006-08-29T19:07:06.893-04:00

The website has been updated again. Lots of things. I have added an About Me section with a collage of me and my adorable boys! Lots of articles have been added to the resources section with great tips on photography, especially taking good pictures of children which is always a challenge. A few more links have been added to the links pages and I added links to a few of my friend's websites. More

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1152817663058041022006-07-13T15:04:00.000-04:002006-07-13T15:08:31.670-04:00

Check out the "Cool Stuff" page I added to the website today. New product offerings include Canvas Prints, puzzles and cutting boards. More products to come. Turn an already unique gift of a collage into something fun and useful or a wonderful piece of artwork.Just in time for the upcoming holiday season.Cherish the Moments...http://www.cherishcollages.com

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1152723761824100892006-07-12T12:58:00.000-04:002006-07-12T13:02:41.836-04:00

Wow, it's been a long time since I've posted. Time sure flies when you have two little ones at home! It's been a busy spring and early summer order wise. I did add a few things to the website back in January. Announcements and Invitations as well as gift certificates. I re-vamped the website again as well.Other than that, been busy with my two boys, Matthew turned 3 in April and Eric is now 7

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1134565193931224692005-12-14T07:56:00.000-05:002005-12-14T07:59:53.943-05:00

I have not posted much recently as I have been preparing for the arrival of my second child. Eric made his entrance 2 weeks early on November 29. All went well and we are home recovering (from a c-section) now. Eric is a wonderful baby who sleeps almost all the time. Big brother Matthew is doing very well with his new little brother.The past month has been very busy with Christmas orders which

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1127422360563681402005-09-22T16:50:00.000-04:002005-09-22T16:52:40.570-04:00

Check out the updates on the Cherish Collages website. The Links pages have been re-organized and added to. Not to mention a few other subtle changes to the site in general.New product offerings coming soon...stay tuned...Cherish the Moments...http://www.cherishcollages.com

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1126869697971414472005-09-16T07:18:00.000-04:002005-09-16T07:21:37.976-04:00

Unique gift ideas for the Holiday Season! Go Digital!Instead of scouring the mall for gifts this holiday season why not consider using your cherished photos to create a unique personalized gift for family and friends?There are so many ways now, made easy with online sites and programs, to create unique personal gifts using your digital photos. Photo Books offer a way of creating a high quality

Barbaranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16785352.post-1126832940399118312005-09-15T21:06:00.000-04:002005-09-15T21:41:27.323-04:00

Welcome to Cherish Collages News Blog!Please visit often for annoucements and information from Cherish Collages.http://www.cherishcollages.comCherish the Moments ~ Unique Photo Collages created from your cherished photographs.

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