Hope For Japan

The various images that I've seen coming out of Japan have been heart wrenching to say the least.  I don't even know if I'm capable of fully comprehending the devastation that has happened there, and my heart goes out to all of those who have lost homes, pets, and loved ones.  I hope that those who have survived this tragedy have the strength to persevere and reach some sense of normalcy again, even though they will likely never be the same people that they were before.

Close To My Heart has issued a new stamp set specifically for raising money to help with relief efforts in Japan. From now until April 30, purchase the exclusive, “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need. Here are some images of the stamp set:

This stamp set can be ordered at My CTMH Website or by contacting me through e-mail at heatherlabond@yahoo.com

World's Worst Blogger?

Great intentions.  Really. I had them when I started this blog.  I thought that I would be able to manage at least one post a week.  Perhaps more in the summer when school is out of session, but ideally one post a week.  Yet, here my poor neglected blog sits without a post in what seems like forever.  I'm busy, sure, but honestly, I spend plenty of time reading other people's blogs, browsing scrapbooking message boards, and spending all too much time on Facebook playing Bejeweled Blitz.  Time enough to make my own blog posts, for sure.

So, while doing some of that blog reading, I came upon an online class with the title Blogging for Scrapbookers at www.shimelle.com :

Seemed like the perfect thing to get me motivated and back to blogging.  So here I am again: ready, willing, and certainly able to give this blogging thing a go. Go Me!!