Post Number ONE!

Welcome to my blog! It is still a work in progress but I'm gonna give my best shot at putting a little bit of "me" on the page! You might see things I'm working on, things I'm interested in, and of course, things that happen here in Peeptopia! 

So, the latest thing that's happening is Christmas in July! It's the first of four Christmas Card Workshops that I'm hosting. The goal is to TRY to get our Christmas cards finished before December 1st. Time will tell if we succeed! Every year I say, "I'll have those cards addressed and stamped by Thanksgiving!!" and ummm...no. I usually choose a design that's amazingly artistic, carefully handcrafted... and I run out of time because the creation of the cards takes way too long. This year will be different!!!! (I hope!)

 Tomorrow, The PP's (Participating Peeps) will make 12 cards, four each of these three designs:

I left the designs fairly simple so that each Peep could elect to either complete the cards and send them as they are, or add additional embellishments to express their own tastes. I hope they like them!

To reinforce the Christmas theme, I spent some time this week getting holiday treats and surprises ready.  I have a very special giveaway prepared and we'll have cookies of course. Since temperatures are supposed to reach 90 degrees, we may have to skip the hot chocolate!

 Now to dig out those "Hollyday Hits" CDs...

 Tomorrow is also the first chance the Peeps will have to get their hands on the new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations Idea Book so there will be coupons and plenty of brand-new papers, stamps and goodies to look though. That's always fun!

To get YOUR look at the new products, check back here after August 1 when the online catalog goes live! I'll post a link!

Until next time...