I want to thank everyone who posted or mailed a birthday card for me. I was overwhelmed by the beautiful artwork and thoughtful messages you shared—you truly made my birthday one to remember. I am grateful for all you do to make Close To My Heart feel like family, lending your time and talents to help lift others up.
I want to share some of the beautiful artwork you created. I know it will inspire our readers, just like it inspired me. Here are just a handful of the beautiful birthday cards:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDZeUuew1wh/?tagged=cards4jeanette
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDJhn5aSS8q/?tagged=cards4jeanette
I wish I could share all of the artwork here! It was so fun to look at your sweet cards. Each one of you is unique, and I can see that through your artwork—it represents you!
As was mentioned on the blog before, we have selected 20 random people who have posted a card. These 20 winners will get the Penelope paper packet and the Penelope Complements. I’m lucky enough to get to announce them today! Here they are:
- Jenifer Benner
- Tanya Armitage
- MaryJo Boyus
- Rachel Stribling
- Jen Patrick
- Jen Burkhart
- Sassy’s Creations
- Dawn Montagano
- Ellen Jarvis
- catscrapbooking
- Shirley Ross
- stampinbuds
- kigz55
- jrans2
- crys_daus
- scrapstampshare
- joaniestanclift
- peachypapercrafts
- ballisticdesign
- gabbysews
If your name is in the list above, please email your name and mailing address to ctmhblog@closetomyheart.com using the subject line “Birthday giveaway.” We can’t wait to send you your prizes!
I just want to close by telling you again how grateful I am for this act of kindness. Your cards touched my heart. I am so lucky to have each of you as part of our Close To My Heart family. Know that I care about you dearly.
Sincerely,
Jeanette
That’s awesome! So glad so many made Jeanette’s birthday special 🙂
Awe!! You are so welcome Jeanette! Thank you for being you, thank you for your love, guidance, and mission. And thank you for making us all the best we can be!!
Eeeek! It’s YOUR birthday, and *I* get a gift?! How FUN is that!? Thank you again for sharing YOU with us, Jeanette. It was a pleasure making you a card to celebrate your special day, and thank you for the paper pack and complements. How dear!
Congrats to all winners, so glad Monica had a Happy Birthday made special by all her family
These cards are all so beautiful! A special congratulations to Denise Tarlington. 😍😍😍
SO excited for you to be surprised by these on your birthday!!! Giving away the gifts is TWICE as much fun! Thanks Jeanette, and hope you enjoyed your special day celebrating YOU! 🙂
I am so excited to have my name drawn for making a card, how cool is that?!
All the card ideas were fantastic. I am
Thanks so much for sharing your birthday presents with us Jeanette!! I hope this year finds you feeling happy, healthy and stronger than ever!
Happy Birthday, Jeanette!! So glad you saw all of your wonderful cards ❤️
Also, I spy Sticky Boy in the first card holding those awesome ballons in an awesome party hat. Not sure if this counts, but worth a shot 😂
Unfortunately Sticky Boy didn’t hide in this post, but thanks for wishing Jeanette a happy birthday! 😀