"Do it that very moment!
Don't put it off-don't wait.
There's no use in doing a kindness
If you do it a day too late!"
— Charles Kingsley

IN THIS ISSUE

• January 2004 Journal
• What's New @ the CP
• Spotlight: Do It Yourself Gift Packaging and Crafts

JANUARY 2004 JOURNAL

Well, here we are at the climax of the season and the end of another wonderful year. As you spend the next week or so celebrating the holidays, remember to cherish the memories you are making with your loved ones and truly enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Remember too, "there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." Although receiving is nice too. :-)

Season's Greetings!

WHAT'S NEW @ THE CP

Kindness: Help it Grow!
Need an inspiring calendar for 2004? You'll enjoy this free downloadable calendar that you can print and hang in your office or cubical. Plus, each month of the calendar features kindness card cut-outs you can use to foster more kindness in your world!

SPOTLIGHT

DIY Gift Packaging and Crafts
I spent several hours yesterday experimenting with a very cool DIY product that just excites the gills out of me. It's a creative gift packaging concept developed by Janlia Chong (diygiftpackage.com), that allows you to print gift packaging templates on your inkjet or laser printer, piece them together on a sturdy material such as poster board, and fold them into completely novel gift boxes and paper crafts.

I assembled a few templates (angel, star, and tree) and wrote a review for this outstanding creative product that you just have to see!