PLEASANT GROVE, UT – July 1, 2006 – Close To My Heart Consultants from across the U.S. and Canada will be raising money for the Operation Kids network of children’s charities by holding butterfly themed scrapbooking workshops throughout the month of July. Attendees of the workshop will complete a 10-page scrapbook which includes a matching 9” x 9” album, while benefiting kids with $10 of each $30 suggested registration fee donated to Operation Kids.

Consultants for the direct-sales scrapbooking and stamping company are hosting the workshops to raise awareness and funds for the non-profit organization. Close To My Heart designed the workshop to allow participants to contribute to Operation Kids while discovering the art of scrapbooking and preserving memories.

“Close To My Heart is a leader in the scrapbooking and stamping industry and is also a proud sponsor of Operation Kids, the first charity dedicated to helping the whole child—their safety, education, health, and well-being,” said Jeanette Lynton, CEO and founder for Close To My Heart. “Not only is Close To My Heart subsidizing part of the cost of the workshop, but one-third of the proceeds of this event will be donated to Operation Kids, helping children around the world.” Last year, Close To My Heart Independent Consultants and customers raised nearly $150,000 for Operation Kids.

ABOUT OPERATION KIDS
Operation Kids™ is a charitable organization that channels funds to a number of deserving children’s charities including Operation Smile, Best Buddies, Right To Play, the National McGruff House Network, Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA), Forever Young Foundation, Christmas Box House and 100% For Kids. Their operating costs are covered by an endowment, ensuring that 100 percent of collected donations go directly to improving the lives of children. For more information about Operation Kids, visit www.operationkids.com.

ABOUT CLOSE TO MY HEART
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 scrapbook layout volume, Cherish, available now. 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 the butterfly workshops, ordering exclusive Close To My Heart products or becoming a Consultant, go to www.closetomyheart.com

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