What's your favorite topic to scrap about?

Scrapbooking is a way for us to preserve memories for ourselves, our families and future generations.  Nowadays, we take more pictures than ever before thanks to our cell phones!

Today's quick question:  what's your favorite topic to scrap about?

Personally, I ebb and flow.  Currently, I'm completing a major scrapbook on our trip to Colorado from 2016!  But I think my go-to pages are about my cats.  We are on our second set of 3 furry troublemakers and since we don't have any children, guess what we are taking pictures of????

Luca sitting where he isn't supposed to!

Flash Sale!

Who doesn’t love a flash sale?  It’s Close to my Heart’s President’s Day flash sale!

We’re celebrating Founder & CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 35 year anniversary with a special President’s Day flash sale, where you can save up to 50% on select items, including alphabet solo stamp sets! These deals are only available through 2:59 pm (MST) on Tuesday, February 19, while supplies last.

Www.janf.closetomyheart.com

Happy shopping!

I'm baaacckkk!

It's really been a long time since I've added anything to my blog but since I've established this blog, I would like to continue with it.

Alot has happened in life - Lyme's Disease anyone? - but I'm on the road to recovery and have decided to play in the sandbox again.  I'm happy to announce I am a Close to my Heart consultant!  I love their products and hope you will too!

My website is https://janf.closetomyheart.com/

Here you will find lots of goodies to shop from, CTMH TV, special promotions and more.  All the creations I make with CTMH will reside on this blog, so stay tuned!

As part of my launch, any orders placed by February 28, 2019, will receive a free spool of ribbon, as my way of saying thank you for your order!  But you'll have to hurry - there's only 10 days left in this month!!

Have a fabulous Monday!

You're My Favorite

I ran across this quote and thought it was just so simple but meaningful:

If there is someone special in your life, reach out and let them know how much they mean to you.  Life is short and you never know what tomorrow brings.

If you want to reach out and send a greeting, this card is sure to make them smile:

You're My Favorite

Have a fantastic day!

10 More Reasons to Send a Handmade Greeting Card

I'm continuing on the journey as to why in our modern day of social media, texting and other forms of nonverbal, technologically driven communication, you should still send a handwritten note.  Here are 10 more reasons:

1. To say, “Look at this gorgeous card I found.”
   • Don’t keep something that pretty to yourself.
2. To congratulate someone on a new car.
   • Butter them up for when you inevitably ask to borrow it.
3. To celebrate Thanksgiving.
   • No one sends “Happy Thanksgiving” cards. Be unique.
4. To celebrate the Fourth of July.
   • If they’re American, it’s sort of a second birthday card.
5. To congratulate someone on a promotion.
   • If appropriate, maybe include your résumé.
6. To wish someone good luck on an upcoming surgery.
   • Not that you need luck or anything. You’re in very skilled, capable hands.
7. To share a recipe.
   • Add one tablespoon of friendship …
8. To wish someone a happy anniversary.
   • Sticking to milestone years is boring. “Happy 17th Wedding Anniversary” is unique.
9. To wish someone a happy divorce.
   • Know your audience on this one.
10. As a joke.
    • Sending your 45-year-old friend three “Happy Quinceañera” cards will get a laugh.
      

Just Smile!

I receive these email bulletins from a site called Lifehack.  Today, I received this one:  110 Happiness Quotes That Will Make You Smile Instantly.  It's awesome to start your day by reading something happy!  No matter how badly you slept or whatever weight is on your mind, you can't help but smile at these. I'm sharing the link with you because I want you to smile too!

Check it out here:  http://www.lifehack.org/567393/110-happiness-quotes-inspire-your-life?ref=sidebar

Here's one of my favorites:

This is a good one and resonates with me. My goal is start my own handmade greeting card company.  I'm not rushing into it and spending a bunch of money I don't have; rather I'm bootstrapping it, as they say.  However, creating cards does set my soul on fire.  I love doing it!

What about you?  Which of the 110 quotes makes you smile?  Share in the comments below!

10 reasons to send a handwritten greeting card

Nowadays, it's very easy to become or feel unattached to those we love.  Texting has taken the place of phone calls and posting a picture on a social media site is a way of communicating with everyone in one swoop!  Make connections again with a handwritten greeting card.    In this post, we will explore numbers 1 through 10 of why you should send a handwritten card:

1. To thank someone for something small.
   • Sincerity is a lost art. Practice often.
2. To say “Happy graduation.”
   • Welcome to the real world.
3. To say “Sad graduation.”
   • Welcome to the real world.
4. To congratulate someone on getting their driver’s license.
   • No texting and driving. Always best to send a card.
5. To celebrate a new year.
   • Let’s make this year better than the last. And then let’s do the same next year.
6. To congratulate someone on getting a puppy.
   • They make edible cards, right?
7. To congratulate someone on getting a kitten.
   • They have years of being ignored ahead of them, so why not give them a little attention now.
8. To welcome a baby into the family.
   • In about 18 years they’ll have time to finally read your card.
9. To “apologize” for not inviting someone to your wedding.
   • It’s tough. A little thoughtfulness now can save a lot of awkwardness later.
10. To offer a random compliment.
    • Fact: 100% of people enjoy receiving compliments. Fact #2: Your hair looks great today.
      

 If you are off looking for a card, check out some I have for sale on E-Bay:

Love or Anniversary Card

Just to say Hi!

Creating cards is a passion for me - stay tuned while I add more or if you would like to buy directly, contact me at janfoselli@yahoo.com.

It's not important where you get your card from, just do it!