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Boys Designs

Do you LOVE personalized t-shirts!! If so, you are in the right place. Check out some of my latest designs for boys!

The DARTH Face

All American Stud

Disney on Ice

Isabella dressed up as Ariel and loved the show! It brought back childhood memories for me when I went as a little girl! Our favorite scene was when Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder flew through the air.

Moment of Happiness

Now that the holidays are behind us, we have gotten back into reality! It is hard at times for me to let go of good times and focus on the now. I feel sad that they are over and it is such a long wait until next year. That thinking though changed for me this summer. We were at Pentwater with our family for our annual lake trip and i read a quote that has stuck with me since,

"Don't cry because it's over, SMILE because it happened"

A few quotes from you, thanks for the ideas:

What I do today is more important because i'm paying a day of my life for it

What I accomplish must be worthwhile because the price is high

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you don't, remember what you have now is among the things you had hoped for

Snow Much Fun

I am a great picture taker when the weather is cold and get the hot chocolate ready for these two!

Remember these days of making snow angels?

Disney On Ice

We are so excited, here we are on Saturday getting ready to go see the
Princess, "Dare to Dream" show at the Q tonight!

She calls her daddy "Prince Charming"
I have to admit, he is so sweet and handsome!

Prince Charming and Princess Ariel dance

Heartlit Frames Class

Sign Up Now by emailing me

Class Date: Wednesday, January 25th at 7pm

I was searching for samples of cards and was excited to see such awesome samples!!

How Cute is this layered card!

New Designer Paper with the Heart cut out

Elegant Wedding Card

New Product Mini Catalog Class Samples

Date of Class: Thursday, February 2nd at 7pm

New Mouthwatering Stamp Set and it even has scented embossing powder..ohhhh!!

Same Designer Paper as the heart was made from, I love it!

Love the pearls on the pleated ribbon and the clean look at the bottom

Magnetic Storage for Edglit Cutting Dies

A Moment of Happiness

As 2012 approaches, we all look at it as a FRESH START to life and resolutions. It seems like we are ready to take charge and live life differently all because the year changed. However, we often forget, we are able to at anytime of any day, make a fresh start, and approach life with a new outlook. Nothing, but or own mind stands in the way!

Many of you may not know how much inspirational reading I enjoy doing! Like all of us, with the little free time i have on my hands, i enjoy spending it not only with my loved ones, but also reading a book called, "The Happiness Project." I stumbled upoon this book 3 years ago and it has had one of the most profound impacts on my life. So with each new blog post this year, I will include a few "inspiring pieces" or "moments of happiness" that make a difference in your day.

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I think we can all relate to the following quote...

"I'm happy, but not as happy as I should be.

I want to appreciate life more and be thankful for what i have.

I want to find happiness under my own roof.

I don't want a crisis to happen to remind me to be happy and thankful."

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Michelle's 12 Ways to Happiness

Choose my attitude
Be a positive role model
Be the better person
Contentment and Happiness are independent of circumstances
The grass is as green as it needs to be
Get comfortable not knowing
Our "In Basket" will never be empty
When worry or stress call, hang up
Compliment others, make someones day and let them have the glory
Life is 10% what happens to us, BUT 90% the way we react
Small changes can affect our life significantly and offer the greatest rewards
Be gracious for a job and family

Email me your comments, favorite quotes or moments of happiness, I would love to include them in my next posting!

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In Conclusion

I'd like to end with one of my favorite videos about having young children, it makes me cry and appreciate the lives of little ones through their eyes..

Directions to View Video:

Scroll down to Four Splendid Truths (left side of page)
Click on the Third one, (name of video is "The days are long, but the years are short."

Click below to view video

The life through a child

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I can accept failure, Everyone fails sometime, But I can't accept not trying-Michael Jordan

Every year i set stamping goals and this year I did mention our next incentive trip to Fuji!!!

In running my reports, i was shocked to find out I was half way there! Well, as we all know, half way is great, but it takes a whole crew to run a ship!

So with this huge endeavor, I am going to write it down and take the risk!

As the quote above states, I am going to ask, because not asking would be not trying....so if you are interested in booking a party, I am ready!

Occasions Mini

Sign up for some classes use these great new products...

Class is on: Thursday, February 2nd

Edgelit Dies (page 7)

Edgelit Embossing Folders (page 7)

Card made with both an edgelit and embossing folder

Card made with both an edgelit and embossing folder and the new framelit die and coordinating set

Apothecary Art Set (page. 24) Coordinates with the framelit dies

New Label Framelit
This is such a beautiful coordinating set, the stamp set and framelit! It is a new set in the mini catalog!
Come to the New Product Catalog Class to use the framelits.

Title: New Catalog Products
Date: Thursday, February 2nd
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25 (minimum order)

Beautiful Designer Paper for the background

Framelits, how they look

Apothecary Art Coordinating Stamp Set

Christmas Morning

OH my gosh, I see presents!!

I saw a huge present down there, i can't believe it!

My Disney Castle

Christmas in Michigan

We traveled home to be with the Weinmann's for the holidays! We enjoyed a delicious dinner, time with cousins and walking Sadie.

We had no idea that Isabella had the same dress as her cousins. When we saw them on Chirstmas Eve, the girls were so excited!

We put out our Reindeer food on Christmas Eve.

Isabella decided that she should make sure Santa's milk was cold and delicious!

Framelit Heart Class

Wow, what a perfect time for these framelits to come out. Below is a few samples of spinner cards, I got this card in the mail and loved it!! 3 samples below show how cute this card is.

There will be more ideas and things to learn so rsvp for class:
Date: Wednesday, January 25th
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25 (minimum order)

A Few Updates

This will be the last blog post until the new year, I hope you enjoy the holidays
You should have received the Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Mini Catalog in the mail with all the new products
Sale-A-Bration- every $50 you spend = a free stamp set...book a party in the new year!!
If you want to rsvp to any events, please email me

STAMP CLUB: Begins January 2012 (7pm) Each month get new ideas and feel inspired! Everyone gets the chance to be the hostess and benefitJ Stamp club goes for 6 months.

Cost: $25 (minimum order each month)

RSVP: A.S.A.P.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION/BASEMENT SALE: Thursday, Jan. 12^th (7pm)

I’m kicking off the New Year with an evening on me! It is my way of saying thank you for your loyalty and business. There will be cards to stamp, prizes and my stamps and accessories for sale at a discount.

Cost: Free

RSVP: January 5^th

SWEET STAMP SALE-A-BRATION : Wednesday, Jan. 25^th (7pm) YES!!!! Every year Stampin Up’s biggest event of the year! Get to pick a free stamp set and more for every $50 you spend! This class will feature new ideas and cards to kick off a new yearJ

Cost: $25 (minimum order)

RSVP: Jan. 18^th

MINI CATALOG GOODIES: Thursday, Feb. 2^nd (7pm) Check out the new Mini Catalog that just started! There are new accessories, stamp sets, paper and more! This class will feature new products for you to try then buy what you likeJ

Cost: $25 (minimum order)

RSVP: Jan. 25^th

MIXED BUNCH SET CLASS: Thursday, Feb. 16^th (7pm) A new unique and beautiful flower set that coordinates with it’s own punch and so it can be punched out in record time! The class fee includes your own stamp set, punch and cards you make that evening. See the coordinating set and punch on page 17 of the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog.

Cost: Wood: $55 Clear: $49 (pre-pay)

RSVP: Feb. 2^nd

STAMP A STACK: Monday, February 27^th(7pm) Come and stamp a stack of All Occasion Cards featuring new designs, stamp sets and ideas. A great way to build up on your cards to mail out right away!

Cost: $25 (minimum order)

RSVP: Feb. 22^nd

EGG-CITING EASTER: Thursday, March 8^th(7pm) Come and enjoy a class that will feature ideas for cards and projects for Easter! The class is in plenty of time to go home and duplicate what you make!

Cost: $25 (minimum order)

RSVP: Jan. 25^th