Becoming Italian word by word

You''ll never know what treasure you will find when you start looking online for something that is difficult to find! Well, I think I found one!
During my quest for Italian word art, I stumbled upon this blog that made me forget my research for quite a while, since I had to read and read and read.

Becoming Italian word by word

The blogger, Diane Hale is the Author of "La Bella Lingua: My Love Affair with Italian, the World's Most Enchanting Language".
When introducing her blog, she proceeds to apologize for any strafalcioni (gross blunders), but I believe she does a superb job at talking about Italian language and culture, and that her blog might be a great starter for people that want to learn Italian language going through its culture first.

I already forwarded the link to the blog to my husband, who in 6 1/2+years of our marriage has yet to learn Italian at a deeper level than the phrases I shout to my children when they don't behave or when it is time to come to the table and the ninna-nanne (lullabies) I sing them at night.

On her last post she reminds the readers that October is Italian Heritage month.
This makes me think that I was even more inspired in searching for Italian word art and then starting creating it my self, so I want to thank her again for her blog and the bits of Italian language and culture she shares   that are so dear to my heart.

 

I highly recommend this blog to anyone that wants to know a little more about Italian culture and language, and also to Italians that like me are married to Americans and want to sparkle their interest and love for this wonderful language, and get them to study it more!

Italian word art

If you have been looking at my profile or at any of my genealogy trees, you know that I am Italian.
I am a proud Italian. I love everything Italian, and love my mother language.
I have been looking around for some Italian word art, but I haven't found much, so I have decided that I am going to start creating my own.
After all, this is just another way to preserve and share my heritage.
These are my first attempts:

I think we all know what this means, but just in case, the translation is LOVE.

Love, true love grows and becomes deep with time, nor ends with life

Loving you is like the breath inside me:
I cannot live without you.
And a little freebie for you, if you like Italian word art too:

This means beautiful baby (girl).

If you would like me to create some Italian word art for your own layouts or create a whole layout for you, contact me as pricing varies on a per project basis.

You can also upload these word art and layouts in your Publishing account , even add your own pictures if you like and have them  professionally printed in gorgeous papers, storybooks, canvases, or posters to frame and hang in your home, or I can do it all for you!

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You can get a free Publishing account by signing up at http://www.preservemyheritage.com/ and start creating unlimited projects at once!

Want more? Check out our incredible host rewards and fantastic package deals!!

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A Heritage calendar

As a genealogist, I like to be reminded of my roots in every way, and I do my best to make sure that my family, particularly my children, have the opportunity to think of their ancestors as often as possible.

I had been thinking for quite a while about a Heritage Calendar that would feature specific members of our family tree each month, and for some reason, when I saw the new collections and the new 11x16 size calendar I felt inspired  to finally create it!

Here is my work in progress:

 

The next page will be my husband and I (the parents), then my husband's parents, then mine, and so on, until we reach the 4rth generation, and since there will be some pages left, I will probably make various collages of uncles, aunts and cousins, and the pictures I have that are from the 5th generation and going back. I am going to put some inspirational family quote on each page too.
This way each month we will be focusing on a branch of our family tree.
This will also be the input for another project that I have been procrastinating for too long: A Heritage book, where the story of each member of our family tree will be shared and preserved that we may all remember who we are and who we came from.
I will have to plan some time to start interviewing my husband's parents and grandparents, but then I really need to go back to Italy and talk with the last aunt that I have left on my dad's side, and with my mom's family, because I feel an extreme need to preserve not only the names, but the history of my whole family...
If you are blessed enough to have your family close by, I encourage you to find the time, call them, go visit them, make questions, and start your own Heritage calendar/book.

Publish your story for less!

Great news! For the month of October, you can publish your story on a 8x8 hard bound archival quality storybook for only $39.95!

If you haven't started to collect your story yet, don't worry, the story book credit is valid for at least a year and you can find great ideas to help you write your story with our storymaps!
Don't forget that  if you are a new customer,  with your first purchase you are eligible for a free month of Premier membership, which gives you access to 40000+ digital art , over 1600 templates and much more! This is an opportunity you really cannot miss!
Contact me to take advantage of the pick of the month!

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You can get a free Publishing account by signing up at http://www.preservemyheritage.com/ and start creating unlimited projects at once!

Want more? Check out our incredible host rewards and fantastic package deals!!

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Take a look at the new digital art!

New month, new art to get you creating at your heart content!
Here is the free BASIC art that you can use by just signing up for a free BASIC account at http://www.preservemyheritage.com/

Want more? Here is the new premier art, available to premier membership accounts:

Our digital Art collection keeps growing and growing!!!

What's your choice? FREE basic art (abt 2000 pieces with a few templates) or GET IT ALL (40000+ pieces and hundreds of templates) with a Premier membership?

If premier is your choice, contact me for the best deal!

Have fun!

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You can get a free Publishing account by signing up at http://www.preservemyheritage.com/ and start creating unlimited projects at once!

Want more? Check out our incredible host rewards and fantastic package deals!!

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October in person and online classes

Learn Digital Scrapbooking and Storybooking the fast and easy way with Heritage Makers in Person and online classes.

November Saint Augustine/Jacksonville Digi-Crop

Come and  work on your projects and get a tour of the new Free Basic Art, even create your own free greeting card or start your calendar. Thursday November 5th from 8:30pm - 11:30pm at my house in Saint Augustine, FL. Bring your own laptop or sign up for one of mine. I hope to see you here! Call me at (904) 287-7543 or e-mail me at info@preservemyheritage.com to reserve your spot.

If you would like to have a digicrop at your house, we can set up a date, as long as you have at least 5-6 friends coming. Contact me to reserve a spot on my calendar.

Online Classes Direct from Heritage Makers

Live Online Classes - Take a class without leaving your house - you just need your computer and an internet connection. Here's the schedule and registration links for the next Online Classes from Heritage Makers Home Office:
Intro to Studio
Thu, Oct 1, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MDT
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Tue, Oct 6, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MDT
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Thu, Oct 8, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MDT
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Tue, Oct 13, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MDT
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Thu, Oct 15, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MDT
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Tue, Oct 20, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MST
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Thu, Oct 22, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MST
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Tue, Oct 27, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MST
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Thu, Oct 29, 2009 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MST
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Intermediate Studio Class
Mon, Oct 5, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Mon, Oct 12, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Wed, Oct 14, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Wed, Oct 21, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Mon, Oct 26, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Wed, Oct 28, 2009 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT
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Studio Master Class
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 7:00 PM MDT
Topic: Swatch Book Switcheroo
Instructor: Lynda Angelastro
Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro shows off new ideas for using the Swatch Book as a gift, an organizer and a brag book.
Click here to register.
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 7:00 PM MDT
Topic: Fun Foldables
Instructor: Rachel Resler
Studio designer Rachel Resler and Studio Product Manager Lynda Angelastro demonstrate easy fold-able albums from Heritage Makers 12 x 12 scrap pages.
Click here to register.
 You will also find more info on how to get started  here.
 

Awesome packages to satisfy every need!

Have you looked at all the beautiful projects you can create with Heritage Makers?

I know, we have so many beautiful products that you almost don't know where to start!

No worries, we have great package deals that are sure to meet any need and desire, and save you a bunch of money at the same time! Ready?

Let's see!

You will not find these deals directly online though. They are special prices that you can get by contacting me and letting me know which one fits your style, needs or budget!

You can really surprise everybody this year, and why not, also do something for yourself, using any of these wonderful products!
I can't wait to help you get started!!

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You can get a free Publishing account by signing up at http://www.preservemyheritage.com/ and start creating unlimited projects at once!

Want more? Check out our incredible host rewards!!

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October rewards and gifts

And here comes October! Christmas is approaching and will be here before you know it. Do you have your Christmas list ready? What is grandma going to get this year? A scarf? A toiletry set? Another pair of slippers? How about something that she will be proud to have always with her and show off with all of her friends and family? How about a swatch book with all of her grandchildren?

 Now we are talking!!!!

You can have a swatch book like this too! And you can have it for FREE!!!

How? Host a workshop during the month of September and you will receive a free swatch book credit in addition to the great hosting rewards of up to 20% of the total sales!

Plus, your guests will get a free 12x12 page just for being there! You can't beat that!

During our workshop you and your guests will learn how to Storybook and create priceless gifts for your loved ones and for yourself. I will inspire you with ideas and suggestions and will show you how easy it is to create calendars, cards, books and more with our free online system.

Don't live in the Jacksonville area?
No worries, we can have a virtual workshop! With the great online tutorials and classes available you and your friends will learn everything in no time. You will be creating wonderful projects in no time!

Stay tuned for the class links and info or contact me with any question you might have.
As a Personal Publishing consultant I am here to give you as much help as you need!

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You can get a free Publishing account by signing up at http://www.preservemyheritage.com/ and start creating unlimited projects at once!

Want more? Check out our awesome package deals!!

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