Falling for Fall all over again...

It seems like every year I fall in love with fall all over again...

I love the smells in the air when you step outside, or in my house because it smells like pumpkin...I love the colors of the beautiful changing leaves that God gives us to look at...There is so much beauty in the fall. 

With a new cute baby in the house I only did one show this year...

                                           

This pretty cute face keeps me busy but he also makes a pretty great side kick. 

I wanted to share two fall projects with you today....One is easy and totally for inspiration....

and the other is to cute and comes with yummy directions! 

Yes I know it is not Stampin Up paper don't judge...

Directions...

5 x 5 square of DSP

using the envelope punch board or scoring tool 

score at 2 inches...turn 90 degrees and score at 3 inches and rotate again score at 2, then on the last side score at 3...You are making mini envelopes, make sure you use the punch of the board to round your corners and notch you inside corners. simple fold up and embellish! 

Let me see what you create! Share in the comments below or post to instagram with the #simplycraftedfall 

Pretty poinsettia Christmas flower

Christmas cards do not have to be complicated and simple can be beautiful. This set is beautifully colored with the aqua painter from stampin up. A simple solution to Christmas...no need to make Christmas cards complicated...stay tuned for more ideas this week for simple cards. 

Items used:

Aqua painter 

Raspberry ripple ink and cardstock 

Retired poinsettia stamp set 

Whisper white cardstock 

Order items online now 

Www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net  

Stampin up Fall treat tags

Who doesn't love to bless others with a just because gift? It really is my favorite way to use the creativity that God has given me. So a friend and I got together and found a recipe for pumpkin spice sugar scrub and made some for our homeschool mom friends! 

Just a cute way to say I love you and thankful for you. I used the cute new fall/Halloween Stamp set to create this tag and the ribbon I had laying around retired from previous holiday catalogs. 

Stamp set : fall fest 

Shop online now: www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

Grateful for you- Fall Card

I love an easy card that is still beautiful...With 3 children simple is the easiest and quickest way for me to create a card. 

I used For all things stamp set, Early Espresso Cardstock and Very Vanilla...I used Crumb Cake, More Mustard and Early Espresso Inks. This card is not just for fall but any time of the year. 

Shop online now to purchase the items to make this card or check out the deals this week! 

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Awesome Deals this week!

                                     Shop online this week www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

Silly Santa! Stampin up Christmas

Santa Clause is coming to town! 

While most would faint at the the thought of Christmas coming, I can't wait for Christmas. It is by far my favorite time of year, everyone is happier, giving and loving. It's a great time! 

Here is a great idea for your Christmas card stash this year! Super cute Santa is ready to celebrate with you! Check out the holiday catalog now and order what you need for your Christmas cards now! 

Stampin up hello fall

It's coming do you feel it in the air?? Fall is right around the corner and I cannot wait!the pumpkins, leaves, colors changing, hot chocolate, and cooler weather. In all my excitement I wanted to make some cute cards to share! I'm going to work on some fall treats this week but first a card for you! 

I'm in love with hello honey and blackberry bliss! Such fall colors, add the wood grain stamp and leaves and I can almost smell fall! This card is great for any fall occasion or even a just because treat! 

Stampin Up Holiday Fun!

This by far is one of my favorite times of year...

I love fall, I love Christmas...I just can't get enough! 

Stampin Up makes this time even more exciting when you can share what you love with those around you and create beautiful gifts and cards to send. You can even create lasting memories with Project Life. Whatever your need is, Stampin Up can help you accomplish it! 

It is never to early to think about sending handmade Christmas cards, join me on my blog over the next few weeks as I share some simple and great ideas that you can use this year. Impress the ones you love with homemade treats this year! 

Check out the catalog on my website and shop now! Place a $300 order and you can earn an exclusive set from Stampin Up that can only be earned through a $300 party or order...With a $300 order not only do you get an exclusive set but you get the hostess benefits as well! You get $50 in free product on top of it all! Its a great time to grab up all the supplies you will need to make your cards, tags, boxes, and treat bags for the season! 

Shop online now!

www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

For all things {Ready for fall}

 I am ready for fall I don't know about you. 

This is a sneak peak from the new Holiday catalog....

{For all things}

This is a very simple card and perfect for all things fall.

I made a cute bag to match to hold some fall goodies! 

Blackberry Bliss has to be my favorite new color, but then again I am sucker for purple. 

Shop online now! 

www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

Stampin up lost lagoon scripture card

I got a new box of goodies from Stampin Up this week...I was able to get the hostess set (Bloomed with hope) I've had my eye on... This is a great set to use the new blend abilities markers with! Don't you just love the new in colors! They are so beautiful when put together....I used the small stack that you can get in the catalog for $6.95, it is a stack of designer paper cut to 4 x 6 size. This is great for cards! Just another simple card share this week! 

We are starting school today! Check back tomorrow for the new deals of the week! 

Happy Stamping!

Big Shot Bundle and Save!

Have you been wanting a big shot? Now is a great time to get one, when you buy a big shot you can get one of these great bundles free or you can get them at a discount all by themselves! 

Shop now www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

Two Choices:

1) Buy a Big Shot and get a free bundle below.

  and/or

2) Buy a discounted bundle below at a 15% discount.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Project life plus Stampin Up

I have been in love with project life for the last year, it has simplified how I scrapbook and allowed me to complete books I have been so behind on. So imagine my excitement when Stampin up and project life got together! The products are exclusive and match the amazing Stampin Up colors! There are many uses for project life not just scrap booking. This week I am sharing a five minute card using project life. 

These simple items were all I used to create an easy and fast card! 

This is headed to my stash...you can use project life cards to make simple cards to send! You can check out all the project life kits online now www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

I'm alittle slower with my projects these days...here is why...

Not to mention summer camp, superheroes, and getting ready for a new homeschool year....the best kind of distractions 

New blendabilities markers

Trying out the new blendabilities markers. I love to color with Stampin up markers and these new markers are awesome. They come in three shades of the color allowing for beautiful coloring. 

I'm not a pro by any means but my first attempt was used to make a birthday card for a wonderful friend....these are one of my favorites in the new catalog, and will ll be available for purchase august 1st. Shop on my website for all the colors www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

My final product

Thank you for stopping by and happy stamping! 

I'm Back!

I had not realized how long it had been since I had posted on my blog much less worked on anything. I had stepped back from Stampin Up and my business....WAY BACK...God had to help me work through some things, learn a few things, sort my priorities and focus on my family....So before I get back into all the wonderfulness that is Stampin Up here is what I have been working on the last few months....

Sweet Owen....How precious is he? He has been my latest project. 

We are very blessed...here is what my new everyday looks like

I love it....

Chaos is perfection and wonderful....

So I am not coming back to classes just yet but I am coming back to sharing wonderful ideas and products with you and being here to help you as your creative coach! Its been so long I am busting with ideas! 

So in all this chaos, homeschooling, 3 kids madness I cannot wait to share with you what I love! I have missed you all! 

So onto the Stampin Up greatness! 

New Catalog!

Click the image to check out the new catalog! 

My Paper Pumpkin...

If you are not getting these monthly kits you are missing out! If you don't want to stock up on lots of products but want a fun project to work on each month then this is for you! Bonus...from now until September 10th you can get your first 2 months half off! This kit is $19.95 a month and comes with everything you need to complete a project, cards, etc. They are awesome. 

www.mypaperpumpkin.com 

Sign up and use the promo code HALFOFF2 and make sure to add Michelle Rabon as your demonstrator! 

Shop on my website for weekly deals and much more!! 

www.simplycrafted.stampinup.net 

Super Cute Valentine

Looking for a cute way to send Valentine's this year? Ofcourse Stampin' Up! has you covered. 

Check out this new promotion from Stampin' Up filled with Valentine Cuteness! 

Don't miss out on these exclusive deals! 

order online now www.michellerabon.stampinup.net 

Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.

The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$21.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$16.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$15.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$11.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$9.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$4.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$5.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$5.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$5.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

I took a time out...

Several months ago I wrestled with the decision to step back from so many things that were interfering with what was most important in my life. I felt God's call to shift my focus from so much clutter back on to my priority which is my relationship with Him, my husband, and my beautiful family. Have you ever found yourself struggling to make time? You can't figure out how to get everything done? I was there, how was I going to have my own business, home school, and make my family a top priority, plus all the church activities. I was asked so often, How do you do it all? Truth be told....I can't. I would love to be wonder woman and do everything that I want to do but if we are really honest with ourselves when we look at our list something always gets pushed to the back. For me, it was what was supposed to be my top priority. So it was time to walk away and clean house. Remove the extra and take a look at where I was. God has a plan and knew that this timeout was just what I needed.

The beauty in all of this is that I have spent the last 4 months doing just what I needed to find my priorities again. I was able to enjoy so many little things that I feel like I have missed. I have been able to devote my attention to those who needed it most. With a new year we all make goals, lists, and resolutions of things that we want to accomplish and do in the new year. We have things that we want to make happen, or want to see happen. Everyone has a priority on their list. What is yours?

As I sat down with my list I was hoping that something new would find its way on there but it seems like every year I set goals to do that same thing. I desire this year to draw closer to God, be a light for Him and reflect Him in everything that I say, think and do. I want my life to be useful. I was reminded in a sermon yesterday by one of our Pastors that God take the clay when it is messed up and molds it into something useful. I want God to remake me into something useful and reshape my flaws and mistakes into something that He can get glory from. There are so many other goals on my list from making my marriage stronger, learning to cook, taking care of my family through healthy foods, and being a better home school mom, and well just being a better mom.

What do you want from your year? What goals have you set for yourself ? Something that I have thought about a lot over these last few days is how much I miss blogging and sharing with you who read. I have missed spending time working on projects and well just sharing my heart. So with a new year I have decided that I would like to get back to a little blogging.  Who knows where it will take us. It won't be everyday but I hope you will continue to join me.