HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope this finds everyone excited about this opportunity for new beginnings. If 2008 was a good year for you, then I hope it continues for 2009. If 2008 wasn't so wonderful, then brush it off and look forward to this new beginning.

I'm very blessed to have a wonderful husband and three great children who all keep me busy. I realize that I get so busy, I no longer devote much time to myself. Well, that's changing in 2009! I'm setting time aside for myself each week so I can do what I love most...scrapbook. I truly love it that much. It's relaxing for me and I feel so good and happy when I create something for our family and future generations to cherish. It also feels good when I hear and see my kids talk about my albums. Their friends come over and out come the books. They love to see what I've done lately. Makes my day.

I'd like to thank you all who have helped me get started with my new business venture with Close To My Heart as an Independant Consultant. I'm excited about upcoming crops and classes and hope to see this grow into something special not just for me, but for you as well. I hear people say "I just don't have the time." Well, I promise you won't be sorry investing in your future this way. This is something that will stay in your family for generations to come and will mean the world to your children to look back on someday and know that you did it for them. Our products truly do make things Faster. Simpler. Easier. We have scrapbooking kits in different levels, so know matter if you're a beginner or just don't have a lot of time to "layer and embellish", no problem, our Level 1 paper packs are for you! If you do have the time and prefer to do things yourself and play, then our Level 2 Paper Packs and Stickease are what you're looking for. Want to jazz things up a little more with ease? Then use our stamps and embellishments that go along with each themed paper pack. That simple. Card kits are also available. Let me show you how.

Looking forward to spending the New Year with you all creating!