ARTISTE CARTRIDGE makes great boxes. With stamp sets to match your cut out tags.... Holiday gift boxes are a cinch!

My Gratitude....

On Thanksgiving we reflect what we are grateful for. I would like to share what I am thankful for.

First, this is a Holiday for the United States. I am grateful for all the military, past and present, and their families.  They provide us with the Freedom we have in this country.  I have met so many wonderful military women. You are on my team and also valued customers to me. I have learned so much from you throughout the years. Your strength is something I admire.  THANK YOU very much.

I am grateful to my family. 

I am grateful that I get to make money doing what I love. I get to meet wonderful women who have a passion for their families and preserving memories for their families. These Scrapbooks are a priceless treasure. 

I am so thankful for my faith and what it continues to teach me about life on a regular basis.

What do we do when our lives become troublesome? When relationships become strained? How do we enjoy this season? Please take time to make someone else’s life better. Do something for someone else. This strategy helps take me out of the center of my world. I get to help put a smile on someone’s face.  This action gives me a better perspective. Life is not all about me.  I am so grateful I have the ability to look at life differently when I am struggling. I can change my focus and I tend to see the little blessings in the struggles I am presented with.  

I was blessed to have wonderful people in my life who have passed.  I treasure those memories and am grateful they continue to put a smile on my face.

Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Watch this short video to see just a few reasons why CTMH is for you.

I know I have said this many times, but I am so fortunate to be part of CTMH.  I am confident in the management team of this company.  CTMH has always been dedicated to all consultants. They strive to support those who are hobbyists, business builders and all those in-between. This is not easy to do. This is why I am so grateful that I chose CTMH 20 years ago.  Join my team and community.
at www.kpekin.ctmh  I will contact you to give you all the support you need to achieve your goals.

3 Free My Reflectons Paper Packs with your kit when you join my team.

I would love to have you on my team. As a welcome gift, you will receive 3 current paper packs when you join my team in Nov.

Close to My Heart makes creating easy. With all are matching products your projects will look fantastic. Using our products and sharing with others is a joyful experience. If you love paper crafting. CTMH is the company for you.  You can join for as little as $49.95 plus tax and shipping.  To enhance your experience, I will be adding 3 paper packs of your choice. 

20 years ago I joined this company. I have made friends that will last a lifetime and have been able to create and use top of the line products all while "working".  Everyone should do what they love and make money at the same time. 

Contact me today at kpekin@usa.net

619-316-6831

or

Go to my website at www.kpekin.ctmh.com Click on Opportunities.

Artbooking Made Easy: Cross-Cartridge Collaboration (S01E11)

Picture Slides 40-50 years old, are a TREASURE for me!

After all these years, finding these pictures that were my Dads is an amazing gift for me. They came in the format of "Minox" slides...look below. I think I looked at over 1000 slides. Since I did not have a projector, I used the magnifying glass and a lamp to go through them.  I am sure there was a smarter way to do this..... but....being that I am not the most patient person, I wanted to see them all and not wait to find a projector.

Here are some thought I had as I was going through the slides. I hope these observations help you as you continue to preserve your memories and lives lessons for your family and friends.

• Who were the people in the slides and what kind of relationship did they have to Dad?
• The scenery and sailing pictures were nice, but there were so many and without knowing where and when they were taken, they were not important for me to keep.
• I was so thrilled to see never before pictures of my childhood with my family. Some represented memories I had that I wasn't sure we really did. Nice to know the events were captured. I now remember why camping is not my thing......enough said. :)
• I am sure Dad planned on sharing these pictures with others and narrating them with his stories and thoughts. He did not get the chance. Without that, the pictures missed so much of what they represented to a man I hoped to get more insight into. 

What I learned: 

• Journal more. Share my relationships and why they are important to me. 
• Make sure to share quotes, wisdoms, and insights into living that inspire me.  God willing, my family will be able to learn from my experiences,, both good and bad to enhance their lives.  
• How amazing would it be to know that  my father or siblings had some of the struggles and lives questions that I do? I would love to have known how they saw the world and what strategies they used themselves.  These are the things we want to capture in our legacy albums we create.  

Take a little more time when you create your layouts to make sure you say a bit about yourself and why you treasure what you do. Share your values and pass those on in your albums. 

Clearly the Best: Preserve with Pizazz (S02E02)

Fun Tutorial with Monica and Kristine @CTMH

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This is a great paper pack to make Halloween layouts or goodie boxes to give out to the trick or treaters. Use the ARTISTE Cricut cartridge to cut out cool boxes. You will love this paper pack.
Go to my website and place a $40.00 order (Subtotal) and I will promptly ship this paper pack to you.
OFFER EXPIRES 10/15.

Behind in your Scrapping? Not a problem!

So many times I hear, "I am so behind, I will never catch up with my Scrapping." To that I say, SO WHAT?  Really. I too am soooo behind!  I have more time now to enjoy remembering how amazing it was to have a young family. The pictures make me laugh everyday.  I treasure going back and capturing the girls childhood years.
                             
So, it is ok.  Enjoy the memories when you do have time.  I bring the layouts to Dennis to enjoy. We treasure the past and look forward to the future with the girls.