tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post782843952621220161..comments2024-02-16T05:17:12.131-05:00Comments on Capadia Designs: Creative Memories Bankruptcy - another updateDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-41241070819790522322014-08-12T04:03:25.314-04:002014-08-12T04:03:25.314-04:00out of business going up for auction sept 23 &...out of business going up for auction sept 23 & 24th 2014Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-7140573512770542672013-12-27T20:53:20.799-05:002013-12-27T20:53:20.799-05:00I'd like to know how to save the art kits as j...I'd like to know how to save the art kits as jpgs. I strongly feel CM should have made all the files we've spent SOOO much money on open source rather than forcing us to be locked into another proprietary software.Dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07110620546072301097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-12768823281654284152013-08-01T12:40:51.909-04:002013-08-01T12:40:51.909-04:00Hi Laura, I am glad that you found something more...Hi Laura, I am glad that you found something more profitable and have been happy doing it. I am also sorry that the prices for discontinued sizes, etc. are getting so out of control. If I come across any 12 x 15 pages at a reasonable price I will let you know.<br />I hope that another company might pick up the business and manufacture the basic sizes of pages and protectors. We will have to wait and see...Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-31218191953349118322013-08-01T03:18:37.485-04:002013-08-01T03:18:37.485-04:00I was definitely blindsided. :( I was a consulta...I was definitely blindsided. :( I was a consultant years ago (for five years). The opportunity to start my own business selling custom window coverings came around and was much more profitable (and busy), so my scrapbooking got put on the back burner for a while. I'd been thinking that i needed to get back to it, and started assessing supplies --- went online and discovered that CM was in dire straits. I was always a fan of the 12 x 15 albums because they allowed for so much more on each page -- photos, memorabilia, etc. I probably need six or seven more packages of 12 x 15 pages to be able to finish all the books I have. Managed to get a couple of packs on eBay, but the supply/demand thing is driving prices through the roof.<br /><br />Sad days, indeed.<br />Laura Jhttp://www.txmom2jami.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-71254697138003682172013-07-29T12:26:36.610-04:002013-07-29T12:26:36.610-04:00The software will continue to work but you won'...The software will continue to work but you won't be able to update it and probably won't be able to move it to a new computer.<br /><br />Your project can be uploaded for printing by Creative Memories until September 23rd. You can also save the pages as jpegs and upload to another printer if you prefer to do that.<br /><br />I posted a link to the digital FAQs that give detailed instructions about what to do today (Monday, July 29, 2013) - you should download that document and read it carefully and follow the advice so you are prepared for the closing.<br /><br />I will be providing information about some other options over the next month or so.<br /><br />I hope that helps.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-40053941463591299992013-07-29T12:22:05.576-04:002013-07-29T12:22:05.576-04:00Hi Sandy,
Projects uploaded to the digital Center...Hi Sandy,<br /><br />Projects uploaded to the digital Center for printing are converted during the upload process and can not be downloaded. You should always save a final copy of your project on your computer (and back it up on a second drive).<br /><br />You do have some time left before August 21st when the credits expire (unless you are using an older credit that has an earlier date). I hope you can finish your project so you don't loose that credit!<br /><br />You can save pages that you have created as jpegs quite easily. Go to the "file" menu and choose "save as". You will see the option to export the pages in various formats. After you choose "export" you will need to choose the jpeg format from the drop down menu and be sure to choose the highest quality (300dpi)and save the full page not the trimmed view.<br /><br />You will want to be extra careful to check that no elements or text are close to the edges of the page where they might be trimmed in printing - different companies will have different tolerances so the "trimmed" view in StoryBook might not be exactly accurate for another printer. <br /><br />I hope that helps!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-42587038448712402202013-07-28T03:51:07.367-04:002013-07-28T03:51:07.367-04:00Hi Diane,
What will happened to the storybook sof...Hi Diane,<br /><br />What will happened to the storybook software after 8/31? What will happen to the project that I am currently working on? If I'm not finish by 8/31 then what?<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-91275038018814837952013-07-27T03:19:23.599-04:002013-07-27T03:19:23.599-04:00Linda,
I checked with ShutterFly, since My Publish...Linda,<br />I checked with ShutterFly, since My Publisher has joined them, and they cannot print out a StoryBook from our program. So you would have to save pages as Diane mentioned.<br />Today's news (July 26, 2013) says that any projects you have in StoryBook will be lost to you. So all the StoryBooks I have created won't be accessible to me or anyone else to see or order. <br />DIANE- Is it possible to save those "already created" StoryBook pages as jpegs? Not sure I want to do that since I'm still trying to do one before I loose the $39.95 credit!!<br />Sandy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-42868220558639342792013-06-28T13:03:18.480-04:002013-06-28T13:03:18.480-04:00Hi Linda,
They are still trying to work out a plan...Hi Linda,<br />They are still trying to work out a plan with the support and printing of StoryBooks. But don't worry - you do have the ability to save each of your finished pages as a JPEG and then you can upload the full page images to any of a number of vendors that print books. I am planning to try out a few so I can recommend an alternative for printing your books.<br />Let me know if you don't understand how to save your pages and I'll try to write a post explaining the process for using another printer as soon as I can.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-20724860678206712392013-06-28T06:04:40.121-04:002013-06-28T06:04:40.121-04:00Diane, If I make a storybook in Storybook Creator,...Diane, If I make a storybook in Storybook Creator, will I be able to upload it to another service to be printed?Linda Condolorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859503122326702426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-90438858076829912192013-06-27T03:18:44.054-04:002013-06-27T03:18:44.054-04:00Hi Ana, It is very sad for many people. CM has b...Hi Ana, It is very sad for many people. CM has been a way of life and a source of terrific products for over 25 years. The custom cutting system is such a great idea - maybe another company will start making these tools.<br />I do love the Stampin Up cardstock for making cards. It is so nice and thick. I haven't heard any rumors about an SU cartridge but it would be a great idea.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-8395626046488186232013-06-27T03:14:10.790-04:002013-06-27T03:14:10.790-04:00Thanks for stopping by G-ma! I know that Archiver...Thanks for stopping by G-ma! I know that Archiver's (a brick and mortar retail store of scrapbooking supplies) is also in Chapter 11 but I think the other two companies you mention are doing OK right now.<br />I think Bobbie is right, the problems CM is dealing with stem from more than just the economic issues of the times. It's a very long an complicated story - this is actually the second time CM has gone into Chapter 11.<br />Bobbie - I feel for the Australian consultants and customers who were cut off so abruptly. I hope that they are able to rebuild with CTMH.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-77026052113796577192013-06-27T03:07:14.797-04:002013-06-27T03:07:14.797-04:00Hi Valerie,
Yes - it is a lot to take in and the i...Hi Valerie,<br />Yes - it is a lot to take in and the information is constantly evolving. I will do my best to post any big news here. <br />It is sad to see such a long time leader in the field dwindle down to nothing...but I am actively searching for alternatives to take the place of my favorite CM items and will be sharing my finds on the blog.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-74344794452968790022013-06-27T03:04:42.840-04:002013-06-27T03:04:42.840-04:00You are most welcome. I am worried that some peop...You are most welcome. I am worried that some people might be blindsided by all of this - particularly if they are not in regular contact with a consultant. I hope that there will be a smooth transition but so many things sold out very quickly - there are bound to be disappointed users who can't get everything they want.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-70354414513592836172013-06-27T03:02:13.270-04:002013-06-27T03:02:13.270-04:00Hi Jill, I don't know if the new company will...Hi Jill, I don't know if the new company will have the classic albums - if they don't, I hope some other group will buy the equipment and make them. The albums, the tools and the glue pen are three of my "must haves" fro traditional scrapping. I am eager to hear what the next step will be for digital - hoping that the developers will pick up and continue to support the programs.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661340742782657595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-7409957444353726372013-06-26T08:53:50.690-04:002013-06-26T08:53:50.690-04:00It is sad to hear the news about CM, I hope they d...It is sad to hear the news about CM, I hope they do emerge strongly as they make their come back. I really liked their cutting tools. Stampin Up is going strong though, because they are in the Up and Up with their line of products. I only wish they also partnered with Provo Craft and came up with some cool featured cartridges to go with their Stamps.Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246828862658400161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-29810436654687800632013-06-26T06:41:54.826-04:002013-06-26T06:41:54.826-04:00The two CM bankruptcies had nothing to do with the...The two CM bankruptcies had nothing to do with the economy but poor/shady business practices by former owners/executives. CMCs in Australia received no notice that their doors would shut. They literally ran out of product in 24-hours and that was it. Close to My Heart has expanded to Australia and is bringing many former CMCs into their debt-free business model. Bobbiehttp://www.starryskiesabove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-20680817685049250562013-06-25T10:11:14.543-04:002013-06-25T10:11:14.543-04:00Wonder when other companies (i.e. Stampin! Up) wil...Wonder when other companies (i.e. Stampin! Up) will follow this trend... of bankruptcy because of the economy, etc. Grannymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849289759584177352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-49457165286782064732013-06-25T10:01:58.827-04:002013-06-25T10:01:58.827-04:00Wow, so much info - thank you. Makes me sad, tho :...Wow, so much info - thank you. Makes me sad, tho :(ValByDesign, Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031631390413512719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-3870005779783222622013-06-25T09:51:37.233-04:002013-06-25T09:51:37.233-04:00Thank you for keeping us updated. Really appreciat...Thank you for keeping us updated. Really appreciate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436715926498129740.post-83147074374767534142013-06-25T07:05:46.883-04:002013-06-25T07:05:46.883-04:00Wow, Diane. I had not heard until this post. Ho...Wow, Diane. I had not heard until this post. Hopefully the trademark albums will emerge to continue to be sold. Thanks for the info, JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com