March Kit of the Month-"Daydream"

PINK,PINK,PINK,is the only color for Lauren. This was her 7th birthday. She was so excited to get her Pink cake and her presents wrapped in pink princess paper.

Photo Suggestions:
Left Page-5x7, 3x3
Right Page- 4x4 (3)

This was Alyssa's first high school dance. It was a special time because when got to experience that with her sister Rachael. Alyssa went with a very cute boy and it was a long day because our sweethearts dance is always the day of our State Swim meet. She looked very cute in her bright pink dress, but go figure I would have much rather seen there faces for the photo. I hope I am a fly on the wall when she looks back at this layout in several years to hear her say "OHHHHH Yuck" what were we thinking. What can I say I love teenagers and how everything is so exciting to them and nothing else in the world is important.

Photo Suggestions:
Left Page-3 3/4 x3, 8x8
Right Page- 4x4 (2), 3x3 (2)

Going to Cinderella's castle each time we go to Magic Kingdom is always a must do on Lauren's list. We usually eat lunch in the castle. In Lauren's eyes it's a dream come true and at that very moment nothing else in the world matters to her. It's fun to see her so happy.

Photo Suggestions:
Left Page- 4x6, 4x2.5 (2)
Right Page- 8x6, 4.5x4.5

Items can be ordered by contacting me or on my CTMH website by clicking HERE

February Kit of the Month-"Emporium"

This is a very fun and versatile kit. We completed this kit in our February workshops. I used it here to scrapbook some of our Europe trip, Brandon in the backyard with the leaves and then Alyssa at the corn maze. You can't go wrong with this kit because you can use it for just about anything.






The following items were used to create the three layouts. You can contact me or order the items on my website by clicking HERE

X7105 B Emporium Level 2 paper pack

X7105 C Emporium My Stickease

Z1126 Colonial White Ribbon Rounds

Z4128 Foundry Frames

D1330 Connections Stamp Set

E 1003 Boutique Alphabet

Z2114 Cocoa Ink

Z2153 Sweet Leaf Ink

Z1294 Sanding Kit

Happy 25th Anniversary-CTMH

CTMH is celebrating 25 years in the stamping and scrapbooking industry. To celebrate Close To My Heart is giving a wonderful gift this month.

When you order $25 in stamps you will receive a "Good Times" stamp set free. This stamp set is custom designed for our anniversary. To view full details on the special click HERE.

Visit my website to place your order and earn this set before the end of February http://www.stampinscrapexpress.myctmh.com/ This set is packed with lots of fun and versatility.

"It's Not the Size of Dog in the Fight...but the Size of Fight in the Dog"

That quote says it all. Alyssa did just that this week at "Regionals". She set her goals and when it came time to perform she had lots of FIGHT in her. She finished all of her individual events in first place. We were so very proud of her. It's a moment that every parent needs to experience.

With that finish she has qualified for the state team and will swim again this upcoming weekend. So wish us all luck and keep us in your thoughts. It's a very exciting time but very intense. I know my heart will skip many beats before the meet is over. I think I almost get as much of a workout in the stands with all my screaming, squirming and jumping up and down.