Rabbit Hill Ranch fund raiser for W.O.W Women of War

I was privileged to be a part of something wonderful last Saturday.  My friend, Tasha Valdez, a fellow Close To My Heart consultant and owner of the Rabbit Hill Ranch Retreat home in Fallbrook, California, conducted a fund raiser at the ranch for Wives of War (W.O.W.)  A non-profit group helping women who are dealing with their spouse's after effects of war like PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). There were several speakers including Nico Marcolongo who showed a clip from Sesame Street where he shared his story with Elmo, Queen Latifa and John Mayer.  I love the lyrics to John Mayers song "Say What you Need to Say". I've added Mr. Mayers song to my repertoire.  Music is so powerful and it was an honor to create some ambiance for the event and put my Music Therapy degree into practice choosing the appropriate music to set the tone.

I didn't have access to the exact clip that was shared, but this is a piece of what took place that day during the filming...very touching. Nico was present to support W.O.W. and brought his trained certified companion dog who also helps victims of war.

Part of this fund raiser was to raise funds for the Wives of War to have some retreat time to re-charge and share with others that have been through the same life changes and challenges.  A safe place to interact and get support.

Thank you Tasha, Cindy (her Mom did an amazing job on the decor and food) and her lovely family.

Our next team meeting will be held here in April!

If you are on my Close To My Heart team or want info about it please visit:

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CTMH Album Retreat with Stacy Julian!

Lucky me!!!!  I am going to the Close To My Heart Album Retreat this weekend!  AND we are blessed to have our guest speaker Stacy Julian from Big Picture Scrapbooking!  My friend from way back in the DOTS days, (yes, Close To My Heart's original name was Dozens Of Terrific Stamps) where Stacy started her scrapbooking adventures!

3 days of pure creative bliss!  At the Salt Lake City Marriott creating an "All Things Close To My Heart" album.  Wonderful prepared meals, a commemorative logo item and a complete album with all the goodies to create it!  When I'm not scrappin' you can find me in the spa!

There are so many wonderful opportunities to bond with my Close To My Heart sisters!  And that we truly are after 21 years and counting as a consultant!  You can join in on our fun future events too when you become a CTMH consultant.  Join our million dollar team!

Get Your CRICUT on!

I do love me some CTMH Cricut collections!  ART PHILOSOPHY, a must have with all your basic shapes as well as flowers, cards, tags boarders...over 700 images and tons of choices and sizes!  

and ARTISTE had all the fun cupcake wrappers, holiday images, more flowers and boarders and tags, cards that swing and pop...another 700 images to choose from!  I have over 30 cartridges and these are my go to favs! 

Back to Blogging here! Introducing My Memory Keepers {Origami Owl}

I've realized I have more to share than just my Cricut goodies so I am back to blogging here at my home base site!  Life is good and busy.  And....I have something new to share.  I am now selling Origami Owl Living Lockets.  They go hand in hand with my Close To My Heart business because they both tell your story. You can find out more about them HERE!

Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridge

There are so many fun ideas using the Art Philosophy & Artiste Cricut Cartridge Collections!  We also sell all the fun paper and accessories to go along with it! Need an ideabook/catalog? Just email me!

I just love it!  But you can't buy this in any store, only through and independant consultant like myself.  Order yours today!  If you already own one, please email me at CloseToMyCricut@gmail.com and I will send you several FREE PDF files to make using your cartridge easier!!!  Get on my pre-order list for new products coming out very soon!!!  Wink-wink!

Art Philosophy Cricut Look Book

Want to see all 700 images and fun ideas using our exclusive Art Philosophy Cricut Collection?
It's a must have addition for your paper crafting and scrapbooking creations!
Available only through a Close To My Heart consultant like me!
Click here to order yours today!

Click here to see the Look Book!

Paper Cupcakes with the Cricut!

 
We had so much fun yesterday at Lucie's house! Everyone LOVED making their vintage paper cupcake (designed by Kelly English-Triggs) using Close To My Hearts exclusive Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! And her dessert was irresistible!