PLEASANT GROVE, UT – August 1, 2008 –Scrapbooking industry innovator Jeanette R. Lynton has released an updated, hardbound version of her popular how-to card making program, Originals Card Confidence Program™. Card making is one of the most popular activities among scrapbookers and others with an interest in paper crafting, and in this full-color, comprehensive sourcebook of handmade cards, both novice and seasoned professional will find inspiration and simple direction.

• Originals simplifies the card making process by offering the following:
  
• 99 patterns in 15 different sizes
  
• Sample card ideas for many occasions including birthdays, weddings, baby showers, holidays, and more
  
• Detailed paper dimensions and cutting diagrams
  
• Step-by-step assembly instructions
  
• Tips for learning unique art and crafting techniques
  
• A variety of card sentiments
  
• Quick reference guide to the card styles
  
• Accompanying CD with templates for cards with unique requirements and for envelopes
  
• Hard cover that makes this spiral-bound book an enduring volume

Lynton designed the book to empower those with an interest in card making to create original cards for their family and friends using simple design concepts and easy-to-follow instructions, setting imaginations free to enjoy the process from start to finish.

Lynton is the founder and CEO of Close To My Heart, one of the largest direct selling scrapbook companies in the industry. She has spearheaded trends in the burgeoning scrapbooking industry, powered by the development of now-industry standard products such as Background and Texture paper in 1994 and the revolutionary My Acrylix® decorative stamp line launched in 2004. A recognized leader in today’s scrapbooking and stamping industry, her contributions have made scrapbooking and card making faster, simpler, and easier than ever before.

“What I love about card making is that it allows me to share my art with family and friends and is a unique gift that can’t be found in stores. A card is much more than folded paper and a sentiment; it’s a little piece of your own heart in an envelope. Originals is designed in a simple-to-use format that makes it easy to create beautiful cards for many occasions,” Lynton said.

Close To My Heart is an industry leader in innovative scrapbooking and stamping products, including the My Acrylix line of clear stamps, My Reflections® scrapbooking kits, and several top-selling how-to programs, including the newest volume, Originals. Headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the company distributes its products at home gatherings through thousands of independent consultants across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about ordering exclusive Close To My Heart products, or becoming a consultant, visit www.closetomyheart.com.

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