In 2001 my best friend, Johanna and I began our first ceramic handprint business in the Washington DC suburbs of Centreville, Virginia. We shared a common interest of family traditions and home decorating, a love of arts and crafts, and a good sense of style! It was on these ideas that we based Mudpies Keepsakes. (www.mudpieskeepsakes.com)

We developed our product by practicing on our own 4 children, then ranging in age from 6 months to 3 years. We researched and selected colors and trimmings to reflect the current trends and to satisfy our own preferences and that of our friends and clients.

We quickly could see we were on to a good thing! Our clients consistently tell us how much they cherish their keepsakes and are so thankful they have had the opportunity to preserve this sweet time in the lives of their children - in a beautiful product that they are proud to hang in any room of their home.

For 5 whirlwind years, Johanna and I worked together building our business, sharing ideas, and perfecting the process, always keeping our families as our first priority. Since that time my family has grown by 1, and we both embraced moves across the country. Now residing in two separate California cities we hope to carry on the tradition: Johanna, with Posh Baby Prints (www.poshbabyprints.com) in San Diego, and I, with Sweet Prints. Mudpies was purchased by a loyal client and is still going strong.

I look forward to delighting Sacramento-area families with the careful detailing, exceptional service, and latest design options that is my signature.

I hope to create memories for your family very soon,

Cindy Gillingham
Owner, Sweet Prints