Melissa Frances Launches "Thankful" Line of Products

The Winter 2007 Craft & Hobby Association trade show (aka CHA) marked a life changing period for Melissa Frances.  During last year’s show, Melissa was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.  Upon returning home, she immediately underwent surgery and began an aggressive chemo and radiation schedule.  A year later, it is with a full and thankful heart that Melissa returns to an industry that she is so proud to be a part of.

Her battle with cancer inspired her to design products aimed at all women who have something to be thankful for.  The line is appropriately named “Thankful”, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Melissa’s chosen breast cancer charity.  Whether it’s a life threatening disease like breast cancer, or one of the many other challenges women face and conquer each day, we all have something to be “Thankful” for.

Senior Creative Director Carolyn Peeler writes on her blog:

Stay tuned for product previews….in the meantime, please be sure that you’re signed up to receive the Melissa Frances newsletter as there will be a special message from Melissa in the upcoming issue.