I am going into hiding for a few days....

I wanted to keep my Stamping Family posted on the happenings around here. I will be going into hiding for a few days, yesterday my oldest brother sadly passed away after his courageous battle with Lung Cancer. I miss him desperately already but I know he is so much better now in the arms of Jesus. 

My brother was funny, and an amazing person. The last few months he and I grew closer together, we became friends and not just brother and sister. He was taken to soon in our eyes but I know it was God's perfect timing. My family is dealing as best they can, my parents, and my two other brothers are taking it all one day at a time. My brother kept saying till the end that he wanted to do something great for God, and tell all the great things that God has done...and I hope with the Lords help I will be able to share that at his service on Friday, and I hope to post it on here to share with you as well. 

This baby sister is heart broken and so badly missing him, it will take some time for this heart to heal. So I will breaking from the blog this week to spend time healing with my kids and family. I hope you understand and I hope that you will keep us in your prayers, we need them. We know God is faithful even in the hardest times God is so good. "In everything give thanks." I am thankful for even the chance to have had this man in my life and to have called him my brother. 

"God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4

Occasions Mini

While there is lots of buzz about the Sale-a-bration promotion we cannot forget the Occasions mini, these products in the Occasions Mini will help you earn Sale-a-bration goodies!!

Twitterpated is a new line from Stampin Up with beautiful coordinating products...I wanted to share this card with you that I made using this line.

This set is also perfect for pretty valentines!

Check out the Occasions mini on my website www.michellerabon.stampinup.net 

I couldn't resist...

So in case you had no idea I am in love with the new paper ;)

Here is another beautiful card that I made, I used an idea from the Sale-a-bration catalog and made it my own. 

The great thing about Stampin Up is that ideas are never to far from your finger tips!! Especially if you are a demonstrator! Hint Hint...Dont forget to take advantage of the Sale-a-bration sign up offer! Visit my website today or email me for more information michellerabon07@gmail.com

Its not just for cards

I love Sale-a-bration so much! I can't help but get excited! I hope that you do too!!!

I wanted to share with you that Stampin Up is more than just cards. Yesterday I showed you a super cute card using the new Sale-a-bration paper...well check this out

This paper went beautifully with pictures I had from mothers day...It is so elegant, you can use it for anything!!

Sale-a-bration

This year sale-a-bration has the most amazing paper, stamps, and embellishments...

I am in love with the new paper:

you can earn this paper the coordinating stamps and the embellishments during sale-a-bration, pick a product for every $50 you spend or host a $400 or more workshop and get all three free!!!! There are lots of other cute things in the sale-a-bration catalog but these are by far my Favorite!

Check out a card that I made with these great products!

You can shop online www.michellerabon.stampinup.net or email me to book a workshop!

Don't forget that you can also Join the Stampin Up family/Simply-Crafted team for $125, plus a free pack of paper every month for the rest of the year!!! Join now on my website! Passcode: simplycrafted

Sale-a-brate good times!

WOOOHOOOO! Yes thats right Sale-a-bration has begun!!

check it out here : Sale-a-bration  Catalog

For every $50 you spend between now and March 31st you get to pick an item FREE out of the sale-a-bration catalog. 

If you host atleast a $150 party you get a FREE tote bag! Over $400 you get to choose an extra free set from the sale-a-bration catalog! 

Ever thought about Joining the Stampin Up family, you can join my team between now and March 31st for $125!! Here is what you get in your kit:

Any stamp set worth up to 24.95

Any stamp set worth up to 28.95

any stamp set worth up to 22.95

Any stamp set worth up to 9.95

Any standard wheel 6.50

clear mount block  6.95

designer paper stack (the big pack) 21.95

any pack of assorted colour card 8.5x11 6.95

any pack of card 8.5x11 (white- up to 8.50)

Any $8.95 ribbon

any 5 ink pads (5x 5.95. or can include a versamark pad)

any 2 markers (2x3.50)

any refill 4.25

snail adhesive 6.95

stamp cleaning spray 4.50

any $23.95 or less punch

any decor elements $9.95 or less

pack of envelopes 6.50

colour coach 14.95

wheel handle 3.95

uninked wheel cartridge 5.25

blender pen (single=approx 3.30)

stampin' scrub 16.95

dimensionals 3.95

Business supplies including 8 catalogs and minis, order forms etc

Plus if you join during Sale-a-bration you will get a free pack of designer paper from now until the end of the year.

Plus, being a demonstrator you get 20% commission, 30% on your first order within your first 45 days...A free subscription to Stampin Success an exclusive magazine filled with ideas for demonstrators...

Stampin Up is an amazing company to work for, if you are looking to earn extra cash, meet new people, share what you love, or just get the discount Join now! 

Click the join now link passcode: simplycrafted 

Want to know more email me Michellerabon07@gmail.com 

Baby Letters

I have been working on some letters for a great friend of mine who is going to welcome a new baby girl to their family in a few weeks! I used stampin up products to decorate letters I got at the craft store! 

I used the new flower die cuts out of the Occasions Mini

And a Close up of the sweet flowers

I curled my flowers by using the stylus that came with the new simply scored tool and rubbed the edges of my flowers. 

Want to hear something exciting?

Coming in March a diagonal scoring plate for the simply scored tool!

MDS Layout

My Digital Studio is a great tool to have in your Scrapbook tools...

I was the one the swore she would never touch digital scrapbooking but once you try it, its hard not to love it! There is so much that you can do with MDS, you can make scrapbook pages, calendars, journals, labels, decorations, etc. The possiblities are endless! 

I made this layout for the little man in my life using a free download from stampin up! 

Want to learn more about MDS visit my website www.michellerabon.stampinup.net 

My craft project this week

 So I thought I would show you what I have been working on this week. I have not been doing much stamping because addie needed this...

They do drive in movie night at Awana's every January and the kids have to make a car to sit in...Lets just say this has a way of challenging my creative abilities.

Side View...

My Princess in her rainbow racer....and if you notice the flower on her steering wheel...yes I have to throw some Stampin Up in there!

Happy Stamping!

Its never to late...

16 Days into the New Year and I have yet to sit down and write out my goals for the year, or plan what I want to do. Part of me thinks that I have missed the ball since this is something I should have done 16 days ago. After last year I become a goal setter instead of one who makes resolutions that I NEVER keep. I certainly don't want to look back on another year and wonder what I have done and not be able to remember what I have accomplished. I want to be able to look back at the end of the year and say that I did what God wanted and that I took every open door that he provided for me. While I know this post is 16 days past due, its never to late. 

I encouraged my downline to sit down and make goals for themselves this year, whether big or small these goals are something that they should want to achieve and know that they can achieve in their stampin up business. Look at where they want to take their business, where do they see their business at the end of the year. I encourage them to focus on a Quarter at a time and think of classes, sales, customers, and recruiting. Each of these factors play and important part into your Stampin Up business. My second year with stampin Up I set these same goals for myself and far surpassed my own expectations. If you are a demonstrator I encourage you to do the same. Even in your day to day if you are not a demonstrator I encourage you to set goals for yourself and for your family. 

Maybe one of your goals this year is to join Stampin Up and become a demonstrator...start of your year by checking that off your goals list, join stampin up during Sale-a-bration January 24th-March 31st and get your starter kit $50 off plus a free pack of paper every month for the rest of the year! Stampin Up can help make your goals a reality. Have questions about being a demonstrator? Want to know more about it? email me Michellerabon07@gmail.com I am here to answer any questions! 

Set your goals, keep them where you can see them every day, and remember nothing is impossible!

Occasions Mini- Sweet Shop

This is such a super cute fun set, perfect to get ready for spring!

This is such a fun set and it has great coordinating products including scented embossing powder!

Such a great set to get ready for summer fun! Great for your scrapbooking pages too!

Visit my website to shop now www.michellerabon.stampinup.net 

Occasions Mini- Attic Boutique

This is a beautiful vintage suite from Stampin up in the new mini. 

This set has great coordinating products as well....

There are so many great new products for the big shot in the mini! I am so excited to show you different ways to use them!

Check more of the Attic Boutique on my website www.michellerabon.stampinup.net 

Occasions Mini - Twitterpated

Such a beautiful new suite! Twitterpated has beautiful new products great for cards and scrapbook pages! 

These are such beautiful pages and there are great new product to go with it like fabric, and buttons.

Check out the new Twitterpated on my website and buy it now....www.michellerabon.stampinup.net 

Occasions Mini is Live!

To view the catalog click here

There are so many beautiful new products and some that make me squeal with delight as I know you will too! Scented embossing powders, new papers, cute stamps, card boxes and more! I love it! 

Take some time to look through the new book, don't forget sale-a-bration starts on the 24th of this month so book your party now and earn your FREE products!