Munchkin in Pink

Notebook papers and Hollyhock ribbon (CTMH) seemed the perfect fit for these fotos of Ella in pink.

This two-page layout took me no longer than 10 minutes and one Pepsi to complete. That's how fun, simple, and easy it is with Close To My Heart coordinating products!

The Notebook Level 2 paper packet includes two sheets of a variety of great journaling boxes that coordinate with the delicate colors.

This little munchkin loves books and raisins in that order. And most days, she juggles them both at the same time.

Thanks to my niece Janet for her awesome photography. Be sure to check out her site!

We Just Got Home!

This past weekend, about 85 Close To My Heart scrapbookers got together at the historic Sauder Village Founder's Hall near Archbold, Ohio for some serious scrappin' time.

Ohioan friend Connie and I went very early for the Saturday sessions and left late enough for our coach to turn into a pumpkin. I enjoyed the heated seats in her pumpkin, 'cause the temperature was minus 7 degrees Saturday morning!

Here are my CTMH "grandma" Chris S. and "mom-upline" Deb B. wearing their smiles and their CTMH aprons, and also a view of a small section of the large Founder's Hall where we got to spread out our stuff.

I'm so happy to have been able to get 22 pages scrapbooked on Saturday! We took breaks for a delicious lunch and dinner and also for a relaxing massage. I especially enjoyed seeing the helpful demonstrations showing how to use the CTMH rub-ons, liquid applique, prisma glitter, and fun flock.

DH and I traveled almost 500 miles one way so I could participate in this event. We were also blessed to visit for a few days with my parents who live in the area.

We're most thankful for God's protection as we drove back yesterday and today. When we got into the Indianapolis area about 9 a.m. yesterday, we were in a total white-out blizzard. After sitting on the interstate 4 hours and finding out the state patrol had closed the highway for the rest of the day, we slowly made our way to the first exit and got to a motel where we stayed overnight. Today we had sunshine and dry highways for our travel. It is SO GOOD to be home!

25th Anniversary for Close To My Heart & February's Stamp of the Month

Purchase $25 worth of stamps sets and you get the adorable "Good Times" MyAcrylix stamp set free!

Visit my web site http://janeehaas.myctmh.com/ to see the images that include a cupcake, balloons, gifts, and cheery sentiments.

Close To My Heart is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and YOU get the gift! This offer is good Feb 3rd - 28th.

February's Stamp of the Month is:
D1340 February: Easter Eggs
(Set of 20) $22.95 US/ $28.50 CAN

This SOTM is a beautiful collection of designer eggs, complete with a special Easter verse. "Eggsactly" what you need for a happy holiday!

Available February 1–28, 2009.

The stamp set uses the 2" × 2" MyAcrylix block (Y1003), not included.

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