Help Japan

Good evening everyone,

I have been heartbroken by all the devastating images of Japan and the terrible loses they have suffered from the earthquake and tsunami.

Close to My Heart would like to help the Japanese. When you purchase the Hope for Japan stamp set for only $5 all money goes to the Red Cross. Let's support the Japanese during this difficult time and help them rebuild their lives. To order please contact me.

Thanks for your help and support!
Nancy K.

Close to My Heart Wings Artwork

Good evening!

Happy Spring! It doesn't feel like Spring yet here in Cochrane, Alberta but hopefully soon! There is a peek of green grass so that is hopeful!

Here is some spring-like art for you to enjoy! These cards were made at the Winter 2011 Scrap 'n Stamp Retreat in Canmore and the pin is a gift from Close to My Heart's Team Builders Conference in January 2011.

Enjoy!
Nancy K.

Close to My Heart Studio J Layouts

Hi everyone!

I LOVE Close to My Heart's Studio J online scrapbooking program! It's super fun and easy and your scrapbook pages are gorgeous! Try it today!

Here are some pages using Studio J.

Enjoy!
Nancy K.

Sorry I've been away so long...

Good evening everyone,

I apologize for being away from my blog for so long.

My Mom, who was such an inspiration to me and everyone who met her, and who made time for anyone and everyone, passed away and went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 10, 2011. I was very blessed to be with her, my Dad and sisters.

Mom picked the following poem for the back of her memorial pamphlet:

"Faith...Hope...& Love
Three treasures
More priceless than gold,
For if you possess them
You've riches untold...
For with Faith to believe
What your eyes cannot see,
And Hope to look forward
To new joys yet to be,
And Love to transform
The most commonplace
Into beauty and kindness
And goodness and grace,
There's nothing you cannot
Accomplish or do-
For Faith, Hope & Love
Will carry you through!"
- Helen Steiner Rice

Nancy K.