Make a Candy Bag

These candy bags are so easy to make! Trim a piece of cardstock to size 4x6. Fold it over so your card measures 3". Decorate using your favorite seasonal stamps or with a sentiment such as "Thank You" and give out to friends, family, co-workers, and classmates. On this paticular card, I used the January Stamp of the Month, EasterTime. I used the round dot to give the eggs different colored spots. The clear bags can be found in large quantities at craft stores such as Michael's.

Favorite Time of Day

Two Peas Challenge:

What is your favorite time of day?

I hate to say this but my favorite time of the day right now is nap time! It's really my break time or lunch break where I can relax and do something for myself.

Journaling Tips: If you are stumped with a journaling topic or a theme for your next layout, sometimes questions like this give you ideas for layouts.

One thing I'll Never Forget....

Two Peas Challenge Quesetion for Bloggers:

What is one thing you'll never forget?

Such an appropriate question for me at this time as I just lost my dad two weeks ago today. I will of course never forget him, but I'll never forget our memories - the trips to Disneyland, snorkeling in the Virgin Islands, skiing in Lake Tahoe. These are things that made my childhood so special and memorable and I have him part of those memories and responsible for them as well. He was an example of many ways that I want to raise my own kids in terms of cherishing them and enjoying them.

March Newsletter

Spring is almost in full swing; the year is flying by... March brings St. Patrick's Day and this year we celebrate Easter in March - what a busy month!

It's also an exciting time for Close to my Heart! Here's a look at all that's going on....

View the catalog online anytime!
That's right, the full Idea Book is now available in full beautiful detail at closetomyheart.com. From the main page, click on products and then click on the current Idea Book. This is a great tool for hostesses who can share the catalog with as many guests as they want before their scrapbooking parties. It's also a great tool for those of you who have co-workers and friend who'd you love to share the Idea Book with. Please visit today and add it to your favorites.

March Promotion
Become a consultant- there's no better time! Ask me for details on an exciting incentive for signing up to be a CTMH consultant only available in March. If you're interested in earning extra money and making friends, ask me for details on this month's incentive for new consultants.

March Stamp of the Month
The stamp of the month for March is a must have! It's a beatiful design just in time for your Mother's Day layouts, projects, and cards. It's very versatile and can be used in so many other ways. For additional artwork please visit:

MarchStampOfTheMonthArtwork

February Artwork Submissions and Contest Winner!
I'm excited to share with you my first month's web album of artwork submissions from myself and my cherished CTMH customers and friends. In addition, as promised, all those who submitted artwork were entered in a random drawing for a monthly prize. This month's winner: Nellie P. Congratulations and watch for your prize in the mail or in person! To view all artwork submitted in February, please visit here: http://picasaweb.google.com/dirttrackwidow/FebruaryArtworkSubmissions

March Calendar
March 8th - Open Crop @ my house! Noon-?? There will be a prize drawing and kit available for purchase for only $3. Earn tickets to win in the following ways:
1.RSVP to me by March 5th that you are attending the crop
2.RSVP that you will be bringing a friend
3.Bring a snack or beverage to share with everyone
4.Earn one ticket for every $20 you spend in an order placed March 8th
5.RSVP to purchase kit by March 2nd
6.Book a party for the month of April while you're at the crop and earn five tickets for the drawing.
7.Sign up to be a CTMH consultant while at the crop and receive five tickets for the drawing.

Take a look below at this month's kit... If you'd like to order it without attending the crop please let me know.

Thanks for reading this month's newsletter. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your paper crafting needs and goals very soon!


CC Marsh
your CTMH consultant

Valentine's Day

Second Visit to Santa

Yikes, I'm taking terrible photos lately! Anyway, this is the page I completed for Joseph's second visit to Santa. As you can see it didn't go so well as Robert ended up in the photo!

Disney Holiday 2004

ooh, not the best photography but this is the layout I finished today at my crop...

More Vday Boxes

I made two more of these Valentine's Day Mailboxes - I had to try to make one that was somewhat "masculine" with the aces theme.

Two Peas Challenge

Something I'd never do again:

I always say this: I'll never drive to Las Vegas again. Eight hours (or more) is just too much to handle. Airline is the way to go!

Valentine's Day Mailbox

Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen?!

Simply Mickey

This one is actually back from 2006 - Joseph's first time meeting Mickey.

Dumbo and Casey Jr.

Again, more photos from Mother's Day weekend 2007. These are some photos from Dumbo and Casey Jr.

Jungle Cruise Captain

A Day at the Lake

These photos are from a trip we took to Lake Tahoe to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary. We got Grandma to babysit so we could enjoy dinner at the Charthouse but these photos are from the day we spent around the lake sightseeing.

Prince among Princesses

These photos are from our Mother's Day trip to Disneyland when he had the buffet with the royal court. I like the photo with Minnie - he's a little Sleeping Beauty!

Finally got some new pages done!

It's been so long since I've made time for scrapbooking. I attended a crop though on Friday and got lots of pages done.

Jamba Juice!

Let's get one thing clear - we love Jamba Juice! We don't drink coffee at all; Jamba is our love! Joseph doesn't drink juice but when we go to Jamba Juice, it is a special treat. I love these photos because he was so happy to have his first very own cup of Jamba Juice. He just walked all over the place not letting it out of his hands. The borders on the bottom are very old - one of the first Close to My Heart items I ever made at my very first scrapbook party I attended and I've never found a reason until now to use them!

Aquarium

I did this page a few weeks ago at a crop in Reno. This is from our trip to the Aquarium in June with Kelli, Leah, and Lorene. What fun!

Joseph in Blue

These were such great photos, I had to do something nice for them. I love this blue sweater.

In Memory

In Memory of Amber who left us on September 25, 2007.
She was an angel on Earth and will be missed.