Personalized Stamps

I'm not usually one to promote someone else's store unless it's important... LOL
I've been asked so many times who makes personal stamps now that I don't.  I didn't know of anyone until I found this link on Facebook tonight.
So enjoy my friends. :O)
http://www.thestampsoflife.com/shop/ClearStamps-Personalized/

Remember me!!  Shop small,
Cheryl

Stickers Galore!!

Happy New Year! 
I've been planning our calendar for the next year and it's gonna be busy!  We have 7 conventions planned.  I hope you will be able to meet us for at least one!  Here is a list:
Indy, Akron, Cinci, Mt. Clemens, Ft. Wayne, Sevierville (TN),  Birch Run.  More info later.
Here is a group of cards made by Laura Rios with some of our sheet stickers. These stickers are only $1.99 and have 15 pictures on them!!  I'll be putting them online as soon as I have time. :O)
Enjoy your day!
Cheryl

Merry Christmas

I've been busy getting ready for this whole holiday thing and time just slips away.  I've been cutting things out on the cricut and ordering presents and wham, the day is here.
It's been a great two days.  Our traditions are growing and my children are making their own, so I just follow along.
Here are a couple of pictures from our Christmas Eve and morning. Thanks for your support.
Shop small,
Cheryl

I Don't Wanna

After not wanting to come in today and being right on time, I started up the Cricut and I'm cutting away.  I got the newest cartridge from CTMH and I'm loving it.

I think I'll just cut all day until my orders come in.  Then I have to work.  But here are a few things I've been cutting.  I need to submit classes to a couple of conventions so I had to start now.  Can you guess what I'll be teaching?? lol

Don't forget us during the holidays.  We have gift cards for those who cannot decide what they want or you not knowing what to get them.

Remember to shoppe small,
Cheryl
 

Shop Small!!

So, Shop Small Business Saturday is only a couple weeks away.  We have door prizes and stuff to give away.  I'm so excited to get Freebies from American Express and Great Lakes Scrapbooking Events: Mega Meet!!
Please shop with us for some great deals, too!!

See you soon,
Cheryl

Little Tour

This was the convention in Birch Run's booth.  We had a good time and a great weekend. 
Coming Soon: Black Friday and Shop Small Business Saturday!!  Card Kit Boutiques...same weekend.
TTFN,
Cheryl

I'm not the Expert!

Hey, incase you missed out... I sat in on Irene's Distress Ink class this past Saturday.  WOW, I had a lot of fun learning about these fabulous inks!  I have so many ideas running through my head it's spinning.  Can't wait to showcase it in my future cards.
Here is a sample of what I did.  Of course I didn't follow the rules so everybody's cards were different than mine.  Yes, I'm one of those students.  That is why I usually don't take classes from my instructors...I don't want to intimidate them or make them feel bad that I don't always follow along.
I love how they turned out!!
Watch for upcoming classes and sales!  New product is arriving all this week!!
Shop Small,
Cheryl

Convention this Weekend!!

Stamp Scrap Art Tour is in Southfield this weekend. A small but very nice convention!! I have FREE tickets at the store with a purchase. If you haven't been in the 8 years they've been around... you should check it out. www.stampscraparttour.com tickets at The Paper Hollow, Sterling Heights (www.thepaperhollow.com)

My Interview

My Interview with Michigan Scrapbooker Blog
A few weeks ago I had an interview with the Michigan Scrapbooker blogger.  Click on the link to see the entire page.
Michigan Scrapbooker will publish their last issue (Winter) and will no longer be available.  It's been a good ride, but some times good things must end.  I hope you all have enjoyed the magazine.  I've enjoyed working with Carrie (the editor) for the past 8 years.  She's always maintained a good attitude even when I know she's having a hard time.  Life is good and God will open a new door for her once this one is completely closed.
Remember to Shop Small.... it's what will keep us around for more years to come!!
Cheryl

Here's one to be Framed

I found this very cute and true.  Comes from CHA (Craft & Hobby Association).  I just may have to frame it and put it in the store.

We've been busy with getting ready for conventions.  Ft. Wayne was a good weekend.  I love meeting lots of new people.  We made some contacts.  I also love seeing the vendors we haven't seen in a while. Southfield is next weekend.  I have FREE tickets.  Hope to see you there!
Cheryl