• digital photos, digital scrapbooking, family historian, preserving memories, preserving photos

    Fixing those old photographs

    I have been fortunate that my family has kept several boxes full of old photographs. Most are in good condition, but some are falling apart. 

    This old photograph of my Grandma Ola as a young women is crumbling apart. You can see where pieces of the photo have been taken out completely. I have several different photo software programs that can help repair, my favorite is a free program that I find the easiest is  to learn with Photoscape.

    Here is a screenshot of Photoscape and where to find Clonestamp to correct these flaws.

     

    I have added arrows to the sections you will want to click on to fix. Once you have selected the clone stamp in tools,  you will want to click first on an area that is not damaged that matches the area that is damaged.  A circle will appear, locking in the undamaged area. Then using your mouse click over the damaged area. This will clone the undamaged area to the area needing to be fixed. Giving your this result.

    The amount of cracks and damage on this intense and I am still working on it. However you can notice the wholes are no longer visible and most of her cheeks are repaired. Here is another one I have fixed of my Great Aunt Lovella and Uncle Earl

    Before

    After

    The program is simple and free to use. No real complex techniques to learn with Photoscape.

  • Christmas

    Peppermint Bark Recipe

    Peppermint Bark Recipe

     

    I love peppermint and this recipe looks so delicious, I wanted to share.

    Ingredients

    Crushed candy canes, to yield 1 cup

    2 pounds white chocolate

    1 tsp. Peppermint oil

    Directions

    Place candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 1/4-inch chunks or smaller.

    Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.

    Combine candy cane chunks with chocolate and add the peppermint oil, stir.  Remove from heat.

    Pour mixture onto a cookie sheet layered with parchment or waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes or until firm.

    Remove from cookie sheet and break into pieces (like peanut brittle.)

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    ProBlogger- 31 Days to a Better Blog

    When I started my blog, I was mainly writing about my journey becoming a Accredited Genealogist. Blogging is not the easiest task in the world and there are many different areas to consider when you decide to blog. What is your goal with the blog, others will be reading what you write. As I wrote and met other bloggers it became apparent that I was studying “blogging” as much as I was researching Family History. One book that was repeatedly recommended to me was ProBlogger 31 Days to a Better Blog, by Darren Rowse Click here to view more details And so far this has helped me better organize my time and blog a lot better than it was in the past. Darren has written about many different ways to improve your Blog in a month, just following his workbook.

    This is truly a good ebook that is worth your time and will help you build the blog that you want.

  • family historian, family tree

    World Vital Records -A MyHeritage Company

    Recently World Vital Records and MyHeritage merged combining the two companies into one large resource for Genealogists. WorldVitalRecords.com will continue to grow and be focused towards the skilled genealogist. The content on that World Vital Records contains over 4.5 billion names and continues to grow every day. With the newly added strength of MyHeritage the content will grow much faster in the coming months and Genealogists will continue to find a wealth of content valuable in their research.

    Here are some keys benefits of World Vital Records

    WorldVitalRecords.com is one of the fastest growing genealogy sites with collections including more than 4.5 billion names.

    WorldVitalRecords provides you with:

    · More than 4.5 billion historical names
    · Birth, marriage, and death records
    · Millions of newspapers dating back to 1739
    · Millions of tombstone photos
    · Hundreds of exclusive online databases
    · Vital Records from 16 countries
    · Social Security Death Index
    · Thousands of yearbooks
    · Millions more added each month

    FamilyLink.com is geared to the socially oriented family member who though not a genealogist may experience a great desire to find and discover their past. Through FamilyLink.com that member can search and discover his family story and past. You find FamilyLink used often on Facebook and is very popular.

    Family Tree Builder is a free desktop software application available for download from MyHeritage.com

    FTB can be used to create a desktop based family tree and can then be uploaded to the MyHeritage site and shared with family and friends.

    As a researcher I use many of these sites and find that the information is not repeat information. Both WorldVitalRecords and My Heritage are reliable resources that help fill in the gaps you may come across.


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    FAMILY HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

    RootsTech annual Family History and Technology Conference is going to be February 2-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah. I got the opportunity to watch some of their video conferences last year, and really hope to have the opportunity again this year. RootsTech will help you discover emerging technologies and devices to improve your research. You’ll have hands on learning workshops and interactive presentations. Network with other technology creators to advance your family history through technology. And share with technology providers your needs for further research.

    You can visit http://rootstech.org/ for more information on registration.

  • Christmas

    Vista Prints 1 Day Stocking Special

    $9 Each for Stockings Shipped in 3 Business Days! Fill your home with Christmas cheer by hanging embroidered stockings on your mantle. Personalize this soft and fuzzy decorations with your name or the name of a loved one. Worried they won’t get there in time? Purchase your $9 stocking and get it shipped for free! The stockings will arrive within 3 business days! For a great last minute gift, design your custom stocking and then fill it with candy and other fun treats. Have a friend who just had a baby? Design a stocking with the newborn’s name on it and stuff it with cute holiday baby clothes and some new toys!

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  • digital photo, digital photos, digital print, preserving memories

    Kodak Stocking Stuffers

    I love our Kodak all in one printer, and love how much money we save on ink using Kodak. Here is their latest stocking stuffers for the photographer, scrapbooker, or genealogist on your list.

    Save up $60 on selected KODAK digital cameras and video cameras! Learn More!

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    Receive over $100 in FREE accessories with a purchase of KODAK MAX or KODAK PLAYSPORT! Learn More

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    KODAK EASYSHARE MAX Camera
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  • family historian

    Flip-pal Christmas Sale

    The Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner Holiday Sale!

    The following offers are valid until December 14, 2011, or while supplies last, when ordered on our website.

    $15 off the purchase of a Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner
    —or—
    $20 off the purchase of a Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner with Creative Suite Craft Edition DVD
    Use Coupon Code: 15HS125
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    $20 off the regular price of a Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner when you also purchase a Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner Carry Case Deluxe with Pocket
    Use Coupon Code: 20HS125
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    $30 off the regular price of a Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner with Creative Suite Craft Edition DVD when you also purchase a Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner Carry Case Deluxe with Pocket
    Use Coupon Code: 30HS125

     

    The Flip-Pal is my favorite scanner, it was so easy to use while I was visiting my Aunt and going through our old family photos. I loved that I could see the final result on the little screen and that it has an auto power off to conserve battery use. We got 579 photos scanned, a few post cards, and the clarity of the photos were amazing. The opportunities that have now opened up for me are limitless, I can take this everywhere with me to scan whatever genealogy, or scrapbooking task I am working on.