Spring 2010 Scrap 'n Stamp Retreat

It was a fantastic time this past weekend in Canmore for the Spring 2010 Scrap 'n Stamp Retreat! Thank you to all of you who attended! It was great fun! I hope you had as much fun as me! :)

Here are some pics of the wonderful women who attended! I hope to see you at the next retreat. I have booked the next one for February 11 - 13, 2011. As mentioned at the retreat I would appreciate any recommendations on a venue for a Fall 2010 Scrap 'n Stamp Retreat. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Now, time to catch up on some sleep!

(I will post pics of the fun dry erase board we made as well as the additional cards or scrapbook layout you can make with the rest of the kit contents in the next day or so).

Enjoy!

Nancy

Summer 2010 Idea Book

Good evening everyone!

I am super excited to let you know that the Summer 2010 Idea Books will be mailed out soon! You can start ordering from them on May 1st so be sure to visit my website! To get your copy please email me or call me.

My new product should arrive tomorrow and I hope to start creating with it soon so keep visiting to see the new artwork!

In the meantime, here is some other artwork using Close to My Heart product!

Enjoy!
Nancy

Western Caribbean Layouts

Good evening!

Here are 2 new 12x12 layouts I created for some of my hundreds of photos from the Close to My Heart Incentive Trip to the Western Caribbean.

I used the new Caboodle Paper Packet, an exclusive stamp set, variety sizes of brads, Liquid Glass, Chocolate Ink, Desert Sand Ink and our Bonding Memories glue. I used Imagine for the layout patterns.

Enjoy!

Nancy

Cruisin' the Caribbean

Good evening!

I am finally getting back to blogging! The Close to My Heart Caribbean cruise was amazing! A wonderful time of relaxation, fun in the sun and fun with friends! Our cruise ship, the Norwegian Dawn, left Miami and we visited two ports - Grand Cayman and Cozumel. We had a fantastic time visiting with fellow consultants and taking excursions to Stringray City and to swim with the dolphins at Dolphinarus in Cozumel.

Here are some pictures of the fun! I'll post more pics soon.

Enjoy!

Nancy

Only 4 more sleeps!

Yahoo! I can hardly wait now - 4 more sleeps until my family and I go on a Caribbean Cruise with Close to My Heart! We are super excited! Our ports will be Miami, Cozumel and Grand Cayman. We are really looking forward to the warm weather, being with friends, enjoying the turquoise waters, sand, dolphins, stingrays and more!

Nancy

Proud to be a Canadian

Hi everyone!

Yahoo! What an amazing Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver! I am proud to be a Canadian! I've included a picture my husband received from a friend of a C-Can Inukshuk near Richmond, BC! There's the spirit!

I'd love for you to tell me why you love being a Canadian! Share your stories!

On another note, how incredibly sad that the young Georgian luge olympian passed away today in a tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, team members and fellow country-men and fellow olympians.

Go Canada Go!

Nancy

Made for each other card

Hi everyone,

I am sorry that I have not been able to post as often as I would like to. Recently, my Mom became sick with a cold. Usually that would not be a big deal, right? The difference is that my Mom has COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (similar to Emphysema). She is on oxygen 24/7 and has had this disease for 7 years. It has been difficult to see her suffer and struggle for breath. Then a couple weeks ago, we learned that my close uncle (my Dad's twin brother who is a bachelor and lived with us since he was injured in a farm accident about 30 years ago and still lives with my parents) has lung and pancreatic cancer. Needless to say, we have been trying to spend as much time with them as possible.

Tonight I had a chance to create! Yahh! Creating is relaxing for me so tonight was a perfect time to make a card. Here it is! I used all Close to My Heart products including:

Veranda Creative Basics

Waterbrush

Juniper Marker

Creme Brulee Marker

Chocolate Ink Pad

Creme Brulee Stitched Ribbon

Creme Brulee accessories, including brads

Love You Forever Stamp Set

Enjoy!

Nancy