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Constant Campaign

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February 2012 Constant Campaign

Double your layouts with our Five for Free campaign! For each Studio J^® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free. Visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J, starting February 1, 2012

Dates: Offer valid February 1, 2012–February 29, 2012.

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New Book is out!!

You can also view it online on my website,
www.kburman.myctmh.com

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February Stamp of the Month

S1202 Thoughtful Tidings, set of 11 stamps

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February Constant Campaign

Double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J^® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping!
Studio J 5-packs include everything you need to have 5 two-page layouts (that’s 10 scrapbook pages!) shipped to your door ready for your scrapbook album. Each 5-pack can be redeemed for:

5 two-page layouts
5 Memory Protectors^®
Free shipping and handling

Whether you’re looking for an affordable gift or a way to save money on your own layouts, Studio J 5-packs offer you convenience and savings. Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. Keep one for yourself and give one as a gift!

5 Layouts, Step-by-Step

Love the artwork above? Get step-by-step instructions for this and other layouts at StudioJ.com.

Offer valid February 1–29, 2012. Unredeemed 5-pack codes have no cash value and may not be applied toward any other product purchase. 5-packs are redeemable only once. If the user orders fewer than 5 two-page layouts, remaining layouts are forfeited. See studioj.com/studioj_termsconditions.html for full terms and conditions. Tax may apply.

Spring 2012 catalog

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Fun new stamps and great ideas.

Studio J Constant Campaign

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Score a perfect 10 in January! If you’re a Studio J member, you can take advantage of this great opportunity to fill up your scrapbook—get your holiday photos in albums right away! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on!

If you aren't a Studio J Member, let me know and we can get you started!

January Constant Campaign~Rock the Block!

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Join the craze! When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two new products for just $15: the My Creations^® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix^® Rock the Block E-size stamp set. That’s a retail savings of almost $30! You’re going to love the Collage Cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, 3-D fun.

January Stamp of the Month

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A great stamp set of 25 stamps to help journal all those great photos or use as a fun way to mark that special day on a card for someone special!

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Happy Near Year

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I hope 2012 brings you a year full of happiness and good health! I am hoping to kick it in the butt this year with my Close to My Heart business, so stay tuned and keep watching for great things coming.

Thank you for your business and friendships through 2011 and I hope we can keep "playing" in 2012!

Extra! Extra! Campaign going on!

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Free bonus stamp set in August!

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 US/$55 CAN or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5.00/$5.50, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95/$7.75)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we’ll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It’s Extra! Extra!

http://www.kburman.myctmh.com/

New Catalog is here!!!

2011-08-04T16:22:00.000-05:00

I am so excited about the new catalog and Idea Book. There is so much to see and I can't wait for my first order to get here! The papers are beautiful, great new stamps and fun embellishments. Plus LOWER Prices on stamps and papers. CTMH is such a great company that continues to excel in the industry and making it affordable for the customers! Let me know if you want a catalog or visit my website to see it online! www.kburman.myctmh.com

June Constant Campaign ~ Studio J Free for All

2011-06-08T16:52:00.000-05:00

This is a great chance for you to try out Studio J, and get a free JPG file of your layout without purchasing anything. There isn't any software to download, or purchase, just create a layout!

I have posted some EASY videos to follow under the Studio J tab. Check them out, it is fun to play around with ALL the products from CTMH with out purchasing each product!

If you create a layout and send it to me to post on this blog, I will send you a little goodie! Take me up on it!

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During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per customer account during June, so customers who already have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account are ready to log on and start creating. If a customer doesn't have an account, no worries—they can log on and create an account and then order their free JPG file with no strings attached.

June Constant Campaign~You & Me Stronger Together

2011-06-08T16:47:00.000-05:00

Many of you have asked us if there is something we could do to support those affected by recent severe weather in the US, and we’ve also had requests to extend the availability of the You & Me scrapbooking kit offered during the month of May. We’ve combined those two aims into a single campaign called You & Me: Stronger Together, to raise funds for the survivors of the severe storms that have pummeled the Midwest and Southern states.

During the month of June, order a You & Me kit for only $15 US (a retail value of $34.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. Simply use item number CC1012B to place your order for this sensational kit and help those in need at the same time. The You & Me: Stronger Together campaign will continue until June 30 at 11:59 pm (MDT) or while supplies last.

Offer valid June 2–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. The placement of the donations is prioritized by the American Red Cross, with all money earmarked for disaster relief from the tornadoes and flooding in the midwestern and southeastern United States.

Thank you for supporting Close to My Heart and me during this time to help the Red Cross.

the You & Me kit

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HAPPY SUMMER! It is June and school is out, we are excited about camping and boating and summer fun! Hope you enjoy your time with the family this summer!

One week left in May for National Scrapbooking Month

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Time is almost out to get the You & Me Scrapbooking Kit, it is only available in May. Spend $50 and the kit is only $15. Plus if you purchase the kit and live close we can get together to play and scrap for a day!

THANK YOU~

2011-05-16T21:49:00.000-05:00

Hope for Japan Campaign Reaps $80K in Donations

We’d like to express our gratitude to all Consultants and customers who supported the Hope for Japan fundraiser for earthquake/tsunami relief for those suffering in Japan. Thanks to your great efforts, Close To My Heart donated more than $80,000 to the Red Cross fund for this effort.

This is so terrific, thanks to my customers that purchased them or won them from me as a token of my appreciation and support for the Red Cross efforts.

2011-05-14T16:24:00.000-05:00

A cold dreary day in ND, good day to work on Studio J layouts. Can't wait to post some soon! Hopefully next week.
Enjoy your day.

Close to My Heart on Facebook

2011-05-13T21:02:00.000-05:00

Close to My Heart is giving away the May National Scrapbook Kit (Me & You) on Facebook. Friend them and enter to win.

http://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeart

Check out my Facebook page also, Like me to see more artwork!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Krista-Burman-Independent-Consultant-for-Close-to-My-Heart/212454946455?sk=wall&filter=2

Love Your Layout Video 1 : Studio J.com

2011-05-11T15:55:00.000-05:00

"Real Life. Real Scrapbooks. Real Time®
Introducing our first Love Your Layout Studio J® video!
Make this layout in 30 minutes or less! We show you how in the first of our brand new Studio J® video series, Love Your Layout, where we take you into Studio J and give you a glimpse into the creative process.
You’ll look over our shoulder and listen to tips and hints as we create a beautifully embellished layout in a jiffy.

Studio J® Original—Glimpses
Go watch the video »"Love Your Layout Video 1 : Studio J.com:

Studio J.com~New video

2011-05-11T15:52:00.000-05:00

If you haven't tried Studio J, you need to check this out! I have done a couple of layouts lately and they are fun, easy & FAST.

Love Your Layout Video 1 : Studio J.com

National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

2011-05-09T20:22:00.000-05:00

Happy National Scrapbooking Month~
When you place a minimum order of $50 in Close to My Heart products* in May, you can get the exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit for the discount price of just $15-that's more than half off the retail value! You'll create two fully embellished two-page layoust using the new cardstock-weight B&T Duos papers, D-size stamp set, accessories, and instruction book. You can also purchase the kit at full retail price of $34.95 with no minimum purchase required.

*shipping/handling and tax apply to purchased kits.
Offer valid May 1-31, 2011 only. While supplies last.
Products or memberships purchased on a Studio J website do not count toward a qualifying order.

Become a Consultant during May and the You & Me kit is included for FREE as part of your New Consultant Kit.
This kit is GORGEOUS! I can't wait to play with it!

May Scrap Group

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Miracle WOTG Kit

Miracle Kit & Perfect Paper Pinwheels

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This is also the kit for May Scrap Groups.

Springin' Up Flowers

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How fun is this! These paper flowers are so fun!

Designer Ribbon Pink Collection

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This is where I learned to cut up the ribbon to create fun flower accents!

Studio J®: Step-by-Step Basics

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If you have thought about trying Studio J and not sure what it is all about, this video is for you! I learned a few things too! Check it out, faster simpler easier!

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One of my favorite paper packs so far! I will be highlighting the Sophia Workshop on the Go this month at Scrap group and at Card Party.

Lovin' Level 1

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Get a FREE* Level 1 scrapbooking kit with your qualifying MyCTMH purchase in April. When you order $100 or more on MyCTMH website April 1-30, you can get a Level 1 kit of your choice. This does include EZ Invite orders, and remember there are discounted items while supplies last! Some as low as $1 items. (Limit one free kit per qualifying order)

Sparkle with Studio J

2011-04-01T16:20:00.001-05:00

During April, Studio J members get one free package of either clear Sparkles or Opaques Pearl gems for every 10 custom-printed layouts purchased in a single order. It's another way we make scrapbooking faster, simpler, easier-and more sparkly!

April Stamp of the Month

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Very pretty set, Blessed has 12 stamps. Perfect for Easter and other spring holidays.

Hope for Japan

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During the month of April, purchase this special A-size stamp set for $5 with any order, with 100% of the proceeds going to the American Red Cross for Japan. Our hearts go out to those effected by the tragedies and those in need. Thank you. Contact me today to get one of these special stamp sets.

March Card Party cards

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Stamp set Circle Together (B1372) and Wings Creative Basics Kit. The sentiment is from the Jan. Stamp of the Month, and used the monochrome side of Sweetheart papers and stamp set out of the Sweetheart WOTG, along with the Big Blooms flowers and square sparkles.

I have finally figured out the rosette flowers! I used the Sophia WOTG for this card and new pink buttons. This card design is in the brochure included.

My next favorite flower is from the new Pink Designer Collection, LOVE these roses that come as ribbon, just cut one apart, add some Glitter gel and ta da! This paper is also from Sophia, fun words fill a whole page.

A St. patrick's card using the Lucky papers and new wood buttons.The Lucky and the clover is from the In the Month of March set (C1404).

2011-03-25T11:18:00.000-05:00

Close to My Heart is stepping up and helping the efforts in Japan. Contact me to get one of these great Stamp sets and help out.

Simply Scallops

2011-03-20T17:06:00.000-05:00

This is a great video from CTMH using the new Scallop punch! Love this new punch!

January Workshop on the Go Layout

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Wings Workshop on the Go layout for scrap group. Took the picture before adding journaling! Had fun playing with new papers and Green Buttons.

New Spring/Summer papers

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Samples of the new papers from the Spring/Summer Catalog. There are so many fun ones, I can't decide which is my favorite! What do you like?

January Card Party cards

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This card uses a new stamp set, A Game

This card uses the new Wings Creative Basics paper pack and the new Green Buttons assortment.

This card uses the new Spray Pen, we used Sweet Leaf reinker, and paper from the Wings Workshop on the Go.

This card also uses paper from the Wings Workshop on the Go and the Jan Stamp of the month, (sorry no longer available)

kind of a bad picture, the butterfly is 2nd generation, but has glitter on it!

Another card using the Spray pen, this time with Vineyard Berry re-inker. This is going to be one of my favorite techniques! Also Wings paper pack.

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This Friendship stamp of the month is a set of 8 pretty stamps. Very versatile and love the saying! Get yours before Feb 28.

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February is FREE layout month for Studio J members! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you get the 10th FREE. To received the discount, just add 10 or more custom layouts to your cart, and the discount will reflect in your order total. Take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. If you aren't a member yet, this is a great time to join!

2011-02-11T15:12:00.002-06:00

The new Spring/Summer Catalog and Idea books are available! What a fun new Idea Book. I love all the new papers and fun new embellishments! I have been playing with some of the new product and LOVE them! Just wish I had more time to play! If you would like to check it out online: www.closetomyheart.com/products/online_idea_book.aspx

Or find it on my website www.kburman.myctmh.com

which also has a While Supplies Last section with great sale prices on select items!

I would love to share Close to My Heart with you and help you preserve your memories!

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A Little Thanks, set of 16, only available in November

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These are the cards made during the October Card Party!
Joy Snowflake Card, used Holiday Jingle stamp set.

Moonlight card, used Captured Moments stamp set.

Using the Mistletoe paper and new flower and brads.

Stocking Tag, used the Stocking Style stamp set and Liquid Applique.

Transparent card using Oct SOTM Share the Magic.

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A matchbox type card~great for teachers and a coffee card!

2010-11-12T13:04:00.002-06:00

Wow~I have been missing in action! Sorry about that, will try to do better. Actually I am making a real effort to keep up with my CTMH business. And sharing with you is part of it!
I will post some Holiday cards today to start your creativity juices!

Back to School for the kids....Time to Scrap !

2010-09-02T00:37:00.002-05:00

I have 2 out of the 3 kids in school this year, it feels a little different. I am hoping to get more scraproom time...Give my youngest a little desk or table to work at, see what we can both create! How about you, any plans for the school year for mom ?
I have openings in a monthly Scrap group, and looking to start a monthly traveling group...are you interested in getting some crafting done? Let me know!

September Stamp of the Month

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Get this great, fun Halloween set early to make fun invitations, treat bags, and your layouts after all the trick or treating is done!

September is National Stamping Month!

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Earn these great mini albums when you purchase stamp sets from the Fall/Winter catalog!

Fall/Winter Catalog is available!!

2010-09-02T00:29:00.001-05:00

It's Here, It's Here!! The new fall/winter Catalog and Idea Book!

$2, $4, $6, for 8...who do we appreciate?

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It's YOU!
We are shouting from the rooftops how much we appreciate you! Sor for 8 days, Aug 4-11, you can purchase select My Stickease Assortments for only $2, My Reflections Level 1 Kits for only $4, and Level 2 Paper packets for only $6 online.
Visit my website to see these amazing deals, while supplies last!
www.kburman.myctmh.com

Is it August already?

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yes, yes it is! We are all asking ourselves, "where did the summer go?"
August brings some fun too, Back to School sales, end of summer parties, and best of all a NEW CTMH Idea book. This one is packed full of new papers, stamps embellies and more!
Available Sept 1~let me know if you want one!

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AUGUST STAMP OF THE MONTH
Something Splendid, set of 13 images

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"To all the unselfish moms out there who traded eyeliner for dark circles, Salon
haircuts for ponytails, Long showers for quick showers, Late nights for
early mornings, Designer bags for diaper bags, and wouldn't change a
thing. Lets see how many moms repost this. Moms who don't care about
...whatever they gave up, instead LOVE what they get in return. Repost
this if you LOVE your kids!"

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This fun card used the new set Springtime, and I put Liquid Glass on the raindrops so they looked like wet raindrops.

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This is a fun card using the new stamp set State of Mind, with lots of fun definitions! Also used the Caboodle paper pack and the new paper flowers from the Spring Catalog and Idea Book.

2010-04-01T00:17:00.002-05:00

There is a Close to My Heart Blog Hop featuring the April Stamp of the Month going on. I have yet to catch on this train, but start on my friend Michelle's site and just keep hopping away for great ideas!
http://www.michellenist.blogspot.com/

Hold the keyboard...I did make a card using the April Stamp of the Month, just not in time to get on the Blog Hop!

Happy Creating!

2010-02-17T18:46:00.001-06:00

Check out this video of a Consultant doing a video of our Acrylic stamps vs old woodies!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6VgLmhwsVc&feature=player_embedded

Close To My Heart TV Episode

2010-02-17T17:58:00.000-06:00

Check out the latest CTMH TV episode! Fun embossing ideas and more!

Close To My Heart

What day is it???

2010-02-16T22:10:00.002-06:00

I am so confused this week, the kids didn't have school Monday or Tuesday, and here it is almost Wed. we are all going to have to learn the routine again!
Great time in Montana with family over the long weekend, didn't get to my favorite Scrap store~Sisters, in Billings! next time!
Will have some more card pics up sometime this week!

TGIF...can't wait to play this weekend!

2010-02-05T15:58:00.002-06:00

I hope you all enjoy the snow, if you are getting it, or whatever your weekend holds for you! We are playing it by ear, have to watch the Super Bowl and have snacks on Sunday!!

And take some time to scrap, even organize your space, and then scrap!!

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A blog from the leader of Close to My Heart, Jeanette Lynton. She always has fun posts, and ideas!

February Constant Campaign

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Hearts for Haiti~
Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. We’re excited to announce Close To My Heart’s February Constant Campaign, Hearts for Haiti—where you can get a great deal while doing great good for those affected by the devastation in Haiti.
From February 1-28, 2010, our 12” x 12” textured cardstock combo packs are buy one, get one FREE—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts.

February Stamp of the Month

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Piece of Cake (Set of 10)

Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1 1/2" (Y1001), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

I can't wait to get playing with this cute set!

2010-01-26T17:50:00.000-06:00

Thought this was appropriate for a scrapper..

"Life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself”

2010-01-25T15:03:00.001-06:00

This layout uses the Felicity Kit for National Papercrafting Month...Love the papers in this set!

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January Stamp of the Month

Here is a small card I made for the Open House as a make and take for participants! Great set with frames and brackets and sayings about True Friends! Everyone loved it!

There is also a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop if you want to see great artwork from other talented Consultants...you can start at the following blog: http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/

and keep going to the next one in the link provided!

2010-01-19T17:36:00.002-06:00

The January Stamp of the Month is a cute collection of Brackets and Frames along with some fun sayings for any of your card or scrapbooking projects. Earn it for Free!

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"You see, the term scrapbooking does not just refer to the assembly of pages. Scrapbooking actually describes an ongoing, multi-dimensional spectrum of activities that begins with an awareness of your life, followed by a desire to photograph and record your day-to-day experiences, ultimately resulting in scrapbook albums that are overflowing with perspective-laden layouts, each of which contributes in some small way to the story of your life and heritage".
from Stacy Julian's new book, Photo Freedom

National Papercrafting Month

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Celebrate with CTMH and this pretty Kit for January! and check out the Felicity Blog to win a kit daily!

New CTMH Catalogs available

2010-01-12T18:22:00.002-06:00

Each time we get a new CTMH catalog, it never fails that I want everything new!!! This time was no different! The new paper packs are so fun and upbeat for spring, with coordinating stamp sets. And of course some fun new embellishments!
Contact me if you need to get a Spring 2010 Catalog and Idea Book.

I finally did it!

2010-01-12T18:01:00.001-06:00

I am now a part of the Blogging world, it was a big step for me to get started!
Thanks for checking my blog out, I hope to add more very soon!