New Blog

I took the business class at the Close to My Heart Regional celebration on blogging, and they highly suggested that we make our blog name something really easy to remember. Since everything else that I do is 'MNKaty' (aol screen name, CTMH website, etc) I switched my blog to MNKaty.blogspot.com. Pretty easy to remember, huh? Feel free to join THAT blogspot as a follower and I'll see you there!

Jingle WonGo

The Jingle WonGo (Workshops on the Go - G1002 $29.95) includes a full Jingle Level 2 paper pack, an exclusive Workshop guide, the new Twinkle Brads (So very cute!!!) and the exclusive "Something Special" stamp set in the Basic Kit set.

The 'Better' embellishment options are: Z1226 Dimensional Elements 'On Target' $5.95 (used for the circles on the layouts and on the cards too) and Z1209 Cranberry Designer Ribbon Rounds $7.95.

The layout features my sweet niece, Carly, last Christmas. Unfortunately, I was not with her to take photos, so April graciously emailed them to me!

Sweet Home WonGo

Sweet Home WonGo (Workshops on the Go - G1003 - $29.95) includes a full Level 2 paper pack, an Exclusive Workshop Guide, Mini Medley White Daisy Collection, and the exclusive stamp set "Enjoy the Journey". This Workshop teaches how to use the BACK of your stamp to give additional dimension to them!

The Better optional embellishments are: Z1211 Top Coats: Framed In - $4.95 (these are a brand new product and very fun to use!) and Z1154 Buttercup Designer Ribbon Rounds which add so much to both the cards and the layout!

The layout is a tribute to my precious mother-in-law, Sharon Carlson, who passed away a few years ago. She was very much a mentor to me and a good friend! (And she raised an extra-special son, my husband, Chris!)

Grace WonGo

Grace WonGo (Workshops on the Go) Basic kit (G1001 - $29.95) comes with A Level 2 paper pack, Exclusive Workshop guide, Rustic Edge Anchors and the adorable "Beautiful Flourish" stamp set! (This stamp set is particularly neat because you use two of the flourishes to make the sweet heart!)

The Better options for embellishments are: Z1206 Basic Craft Buttons (in chocolate, cocoa, colonial white) for $7.95 and Z1247 Crystal Blue Waxy Flax, for $3.95, which makes the 'stitching' a breeze!

The layout feature the evening when my son, C.A., proposed to Katie at a place in Old Town Alexandria! They were married in June, 2009!

These are the cards and layout from the Workshops on the Go (WonGO) from Close to My Heart. The Basic kit is $29.95 (order code G1000) and includes a full Level 2 paper pack, Chocolate Designer Ribbon Rounds, the Workshop Guide and the Exclusive Stamp set, "Hello There" stamp set, shown with the cards. The suggested embellishments for Better to add to the basic kit are: Z1230 Dimensional Elements in Color $3.50 (buttons that you use to make mushrooms, besides adding to the page!) Z280 Natural Hemp $2.25 and Z1218 Basic Brad Collection $4.95 (THREE sizes of brads, big, normal and bitty in FOUR different colors!)

The photos on this page are of my parents when they were married. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June, 2009!

These are 'spoilers' for the upcoming New Catalog party on Sunday...I used the colors from the paper packets to stamp the names of them. I'm pleased with the way they came out, especially Twitterpated!

This layout is in honor of my son, C.A.'s June wedding to Katie! The wedding took place at Fairfax County Historical Courthouse, and the entire event was planned in TEN days because C.A.'s Marine Unit was called up to be deployed in Aug. However, three days before he was to leave, the Marines decided that they didn't need him to go over after all! Thank you Lord!