Wednesday, September 10, 2008

My Blog

Welcome to my blog! I know many of you have waited a long time for this blog and I am excited and committed to write to you regularly. As many of you know, I am a mother of four amazing children and a wife to a very loving and supportive husband. With all the hats I wear, I absolutely love being the founder and CEO of Close To My Heart, an incredible company with tens of thousands of incredible women and men behind it. You will get to know these wonderful people in my life.

I want to share with you my deep passion for my favorite arts: scrapbooking and stamping. From time to time, I’ll post some blogs that follow a specific theme. For example, I plan to create an “I Love Remembering….” segment, where I’ll relate my favorite stories and memories. I’ll also write about the “Magic Moments” I encounter in everyday life, as well as “Art from My Heart” where I’ll share some of my favorite artwork. I invite you to share your positive comments, as this blog is intended to be an uplifting experience for everyone who visits.

We are going to have a great time and we will create beautiful art together. There is so much to talk about in this world of mine. So I want to thank you for spending some time with me and I hope you will enjoy what you read.

57 comments:

  1. How exciting! I am so happy you started blogging and I'll be checking back often! :o)

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  2. I am very excited to read your blog!

    P.S. Your blog banner is absolutely beautiful!

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  3. OMG!!!! Welcome to the blogging world!!! I'm so excited to see and read your posts :) I'm sure you'll have plenty of things for us!ldpwt

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  4. I'm very much looking forward to getting to know a little more about you. Thank you for the blessing you are in my life and the lives of so many others! I love my CTMH family!

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  5. Welcome to blogdom Jeanette! It is addicting but it feels good to be able to share our ideas and thoughts.

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  6. Thank you for allowing us to "peak" into your extraordinary life! I am proud to be apart of an exceptional company.

    Debbie Lochel
    Henderson, NV

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  7. Aloha (from Stuttgart, Germany)! As an American living and working in support of our military community, I am so very happy to have access to the Close To My Heart products! I am also excited to read and (see) what you have to share on your blog. To hear from you personally (via your blog) is exciting to me and I am excited to read more of what you have to share! I know that you are busy with being a parent, wife, AND running a business--this blog is (at least to me) your personal greeting and sharing of your ideas and memories, etc. Thank you and continued success. I look forward to your future posts.

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  8. Congratulations Jeanette on venturing into the bloggin' world! I can't wait to see inside your world!

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  9. Excited to see your blog. We are looking forward to see your thoughts.

    Thank you for all you do

    Amanda Mueller

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  10. Jeanette, love the blog!! Thanks for all your innovative and wonderful scrapbooking products. Thank you for sharing your stories with us!!

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  11. Welcome to the world of blogging, Jeanette! I've found it to be a wonderful outlet for thoughts, creativity and love! Blessings to you!

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  12. Yeah, Jeanette!!! I am so happy to see your blog up. I always loved hearing you speak at convention so it is going to be wonderful to read your fascinating stories and to see your beautiful artwork! Thanks for all you do for us!

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  13. I'm so excited to see what you have in store for us all! I know it will be wonderful...as it always is. :O) Thank you for sharing your passions with us.

    Have a blessed National Stamping Day on September 13th!
    Pamela O'Connor

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  14. It is great to have this site to keep up to date with our wonderful leader and special lady. Looking forward to visiting frequently.


    Nilah Shea-Melanson
    CTMH Consultant
    New Minas, NS, Canada

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  15. Welcome to the blogging world! I know that this experience will be loads of fun for you! :) I can't wait to have the opportunity to swim around in your world for a while and be inspired by all the heartfelt extras that you have to share with all of us. Thank you for all that you do and CONGRATULATIONS on all of your success. You are truly an inspiration to everyone. :)

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  16. i'm so excited that you have begun your blog! I can't wait to read all the wonderful things you have to post! You are such an inspiration to so many women, hearing your story reminds us all that we can achieve great things if we just believe! Thank you for taking the time to share with us.......smiles, Connie Schafer

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  17. Hi Jeanette! Welcome to the blogging world! I just wanted to tell you that for the past 10+ years that I have been a consultant (demonstrator first!), I have felt so blessed by the wonderful opportunities you provide me with. I love sharing all of CTMH's quality and 'uniqueness' with my friends and family.

    thank you!

    candice watson

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  18. I am so thrilled you are now blogging. I have been with CTMH for over 3 years and have enjoyed every minute. Thank you for all you do! I will be checking out your blog often! :)

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  19. Yeah!! I was so excited to see this blog up and running. can't wait to see what you have for us next! Thanks so much for the extra contact we now have with you. :)

    -Erin Mixon

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  20. I'm so excited that you have a blog! I have recently become addicted to blogging and CTMH blogs by fellow consultants. I am so proud and content to be a Close to My Heart consultant. Thank you so much for starting this wonderful company!
    Jennifer Cox

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  21. Congratulations... On your new Blog adventure... I'm excited to read your posts... You're going to love it...

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  22. Welcome to the world of blogging! I want you to know that I have owned about a zillion idea books but I recently got rid of all but the three I own that were written by you. They are all I ever use anyway! I've been scrapbooking for over 10 years, so I've got some experience but as I began to collect your books, I've enjoyed the look of my pages even more. Thank you. I'll look forward to reading your blog regularly.

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  23. Hi Jeanette
    You probably don't remember me, but I have been with CTMH for 13 years now! I was very active for many years and have met you many times. I still am active but not like I was. I just want to say hi and thanks for so many years of fun! I love CTMH and always will!!
    Hugs,
    Lisa Bennett

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  24. Jeanette,
    Welcome to blogging !
    I am so excited for you and you inspire us so much.
    Thanks for all you do and for always bringing us new and great products!
    CTMH is the best!!!!

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  25. I am so looking forward to reading your blog entries. I absolutely love CTMH and can only imagine the inspiration we'll get through your blog. Thank you.

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  26. Yay! We get to hear thoughts and meanderings straight from the top! =) I am so excited to have just joined to CTMH consultant troops just 3 days ago!I am anxiously awaiting the UPS man to bring my box of goodies so I can whip up some fun CTMH stuff to showcase to all my friends and family members. Welcome to Blog World! =)

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  27. Can't wait to see what you post here! Should be fabulous!
    Your CTMH ladies, Kate

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  28. Welcome to blogging, can't wait to see your creations!!

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  29. Love it that you have a blog! I'm excited that we get to see a window in your world. :)

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  30. Woohoo...how exciting! A link is going into my sidebar now.

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  31. Congrats on your blog! I have not started blogging yet, just due to the extra time it takes.
    I will be looking forward to reading yours & the exciting life you lead as a CEO, wife, mom, etc.
    I'm a brand new CTMH consultant, and I've never been to a Gathering! I ordered CTMH from a consultant and decided to get my friends involved. So wish me luck on Sunday, Sept. 14 at my very 1st Gathering which I will be doing solo...
    (Thank goodness for the on-line training btw...)
    Kindest Regards & Happy Stamping,
    M Grover

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  32. Look at all the comments already! This is going to be wonderful. I am really excited to be able to check in here with you.
    I'm already anxiously awaiting your next post!

    Sincerely,
    Sonja

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  33. What a wonderful idea! I, like so many others, am excited to be able to get a glimpse into "you"! Your heartfelt stories and incredible artwork are sure to touch and inspire the many who will visit here. Thank you for all you do for us! :-) Beth Naumann

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  34. Hooray!!! I've been anxiously awaiting this. Thanks for your inspiration and all the wonderful products you and your team create! Now...how you have the time to blog, I will never know. VERY impressive!
    One of your many fans,
    Deb Young

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  35. Yeah!!! So happy to have this opportunity to get to know more about you and your scrapbooking inspiration. You are such an amazing example of a successful business woman. I am impressed by your creativity and your desire to give back in such a big way! Thank you and I will be looking forward to hearing you share your many creative thoughts!

    Cheryll J.

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  36. You are added to my favorite blogs! I LOVE Close To My Heart! Thanks for another giving us another place to grab creative powers from.

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  37. Welcome to the blogworld. Looking forward to what you will be sharing with us.

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  38. Welcome to blog world. This will be tons of fun!!! I believe I read that you have 3 grandchildren, that means either Ashley or Jared has a new baby!

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  39. WOW...WOMAN OF WISDOM! It is such a wonderful thing that you have entered the blogging world. Cheers from the GRITS...GirlsRaisedInTheSouth.

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  40. Jeanette,
    Welcome, Welcome, Welcome.....I am so excited to be able to peek into your world through your blog. Between your blog and Art & Soul, I will never get anything done at home.
    I am still on cloud nine from my first convention in Orlando, what a fabulous dream... Thank you for a great company.
    Sandie Simms

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  41. Jeanette,
    Love the blog and LOVE CTMH! Joining in February of this year was the best thing I've done! It has brought something else in to my life that brings me a lot of happiness! Congratulations of your successes and thanks for sharing them with us! The new products in the latest catty are just the best! Y'all have really outdone yourselves this time! Keep that good stuff coming!
    God Bless you and your family in all that you do!
    Glad to be a part of the great CTMH family!
    Lisa H. in Arkansas

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  42. Jeanette,
    What a great blog! You do wear many hats, but you are also a woman of many talents. From your creativity and generosity, to your innovative mind, you have created a unique community of support, friendship and of course creativity, for your customers and consultants alike. I am blessed to work for such a great company! Thank you for all you do.

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  43. How incredible for you to bring your personal heart and projects to all of us! The gifts of being apart of this incredible company are in abundance. Learning even more through your amazing inspiration to all of us; I just can't even find the words to describe it. Thank you so dearly from my heart for sharing.

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  44. Jeanette, So happy to bookmark your blog! I love CTMH and your art is absolutely wonderful! Thank you for being you.
    Sharli

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  45. Hello Jeanette, What a lovely name!I just joined the CTMH family last month and am in love with the products and innovative ideas.
    I look forward to working with you and learning from you.
    Sincerly,
    Jeanette Taylor

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  46. Yippee! I always look forward to our all too short chats once a year at events! It is going to be a real treat to start my day off with you every morning now! I'm looking forward to the DAILY inspiration you will have for us!

    Laurie xo

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  47. I can't wait to read your next entry and plan to check back often.

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  48. I am so looking forward to getting to know you better through this. Not to mention, learning from you!

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  49. Jeanette, Thank you so much for sharing your life with us. Your such an inspiration to everyone you come in contact with. I look forward to your thoughts and hearing about your passions.

    Thank you,

    Blessings,
    Carol Gomes

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  50. I am really excited to see what you have to show us. I am one of your Canadian Consultants, and proud to be. I can't tell you enough about how this company has enhanced my life. I have a fun creative outlet that I can use to make a small income!! Can life get any better?

    Hope you get a chance to check out my blog, I usually have one or two CTMH posts on there. lol. :)

    Marie
    http://scrappingworld.blogspot.com

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  51. Woohoo! Welcome to the world of blogging. I can't wait to get to know you better! Thank you for all you've done to enrich my life and the lives of so many people around the world.

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  52. I am so excited about your blog...I am also excited about just returning from the regional celebration in Detroit...It was my first one and it was wonderful...I have only be a consultant for a little over 6 months...
    This is a wonderful company....

    Mary Beth Kitchen
    Poca, WV

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  53. Hi Jeanette!
    I am so excited for your Blog! I will look forward to visiting it daily. You and CTMH have brought so much joy into my life and I am thrilled to read your words of wisdom on a regular basis! This is going to be like Convention once a week!

    Love you,
    Amy McGrew

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  54. This new blog of yours is going to quickly become my favorite!!! Thank you for having the best scrapbooking company ever!!! I love being part of the team and plan on sticking around for many more years.
    Sandra T.
    Nevada

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  55. WHAHOO Jeanette...how fun it will be to stay in touch with you via your blog and see the latest and greatest in your creative world! Best wishes filled with joy and fun as you explore this new adventure for scrappers and stampers of today's techno world! Blessings from NC Girl~
    Debbie H Little

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  56. A fellow blogger! How very cool!! Congratulations on starting your own blog and I will definitely be back to read more!

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