Monday, November 29, 2010

Shop on Vacation!

Happy Monday Everyone!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family & friends!

I will be closing both Artfire & Etsy Shops from December 11 through December 18th for a much needed vacation! I will re-open on December 19th. I'm looking forward to adding some new and exciting things to both shops, so check back again.

Sew Cute by Design.com Website Update. . . I'm so excited to be launching this new site on January 1st. So far, it has turned out beautiful. A lot of work, but well worth it in the end. Looking forward to my continued relationships with Artfire and Etsy as well. 

So many exciting marketing and new design items coming for 2011, can't wait to share them. . . 

Have a wonderful week! 

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! May you enjoy your time with family and friends! Thank you for your business and continued support! 

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

New Business Card Holder / Mini Wallet

Been working on some new items for the Boutique's along with a new web site for SewCutebyDesign.com. 

I've received many requests for Business Cards Holders, I've tried many designs and have finally come up with one with the help of suggestions from a friend. These will be added to both Etsy and Artfire and soon to be www.sewcutebydesign.com site








I've also been working on some Key Fobs, both large and the mini size. These are a great way to use up fabric scraps.






The one above is the Mini Key Fob, they were Sew Cute, I already sold a few of them!

In 2011, some new products are coming and Oh Sew Cute! ! ! !

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Secret for Success...a little something!


Since we are getting closer to the holidays, I wanted to share this article that was emailed to me the other day. I really enjoyed reading it and I hope you do to. I had the opportunity several times to actually see Brian Tracy, Zig Zigler, Jack Canfield and various other success speakers at various conventions through the years.  I've always walked away with great things and thoughts. One that I have practiced for many years is the Gratitude and Appreciation to yourself for what you have and what you give others, it sometimes is placed on the back burner when we are busy, but so, so important. 

I hope you enjoy it! 

What are you grateful for? I would love to hear your thoughts!



Gratitude and Appreciation as a Secret for Success
by Jack Canfield

Gratitude & Appreciation as a Secret of SuccessThe best attitude you can possibly aspire to express year-round is one of gratitude and appreciation.

Being truly grateful for what is already present in your life will automatically and effortlessly attract more good into your life. 

Make a conscious decision to appreciate and acknowledge all that you have already been blessed with. These emotions are of the highest vibrational frequency, and through the Law of Attraction they will attract even more to be thankful for.

Try to be grateful for even the difficult and challenging situations that arise in your life.

It is often through these situations, that we experience the most profound spiritual and emotional growth. You can learn to view each apparent obstacle as an opportunity to develop a new quality, strength, skill, insight or wisdom and be grateful for the lessons. Each challenge is an opportunity for growth and expansion.

Rise to these occasions, and appreciate all that you are learning in the process. Keeping your attitude positive and appreciative through these times will not only help to avoid attracting more of these difficult situations into your life - it will also create a field of positive energy that will attract more of what you do want.
"Of all the attitudes we can acquire, surely
the attitude of gratitude is the most important,
 and by far the most life-changing."

Zig Ziglar
A Token of Gratitude
Try carrying a small token, stone, crystal, or some other meaningful object with you each day in your pocket. Throughout the day, each time you reach into your pocket for your money or keys it will serve as a tangible reminder to stop and think of something you have to be grateful for. This is a great way to increase your awareness of all that you have to be appreciative of.

Take a moment to breathe, and really feel the emotion of gratitude. This simple mindfulness technique helps to raise your vibrational frequency and keep you in a state of constant gratitude.

Your Gratitude Journal
Start keeping a daily Gratitude and Acknowledgement journal. This is a necessary and valuable tool in the development of your growth and awareness. This book is not intended to be a long, drawn out “diary” sort of thing, just a short, simple list of things you are grateful for on that particular day. This is a place to honor and appreciate the good in your life.

Gratitude:
Each evening, before going to bed, take a few minutes to review your day. Think about the day’s events. Become aware of how many good things actually happened on that day, and remember to appreciate even the challenges that you encountered. Select the five things, or people, or events that you are most grateful for. There is no right or wrong here, just whatever, or whoever you are sincerely grateful for on that particular day. It may be the warm sun on your face, a cool breeze, a kind word, a friend, or just feeling good about what you got accomplished that day. It may be the way you handled a particular situation that would have thrown you into a tailspin in the past.

Anything you are grateful for. As you write them in your journal, feel the gratitude and appreciation. Give thanks.

Acknowledgement:
Take a moment to acknowledge the changes that are occurring for you personally. Write them down. Acknowledge just how well the Law of Attraction is working in your life. Write down any specific event where the Law of Attraction was at work- the parking space you envisioned, the meeting you wanted to schedule, the bonus check you received, the grade you wanted, the person who said yes when you asked them out.

Miracles can and do occur on a daily basis. They are happening all around you. Honor them, and notice them. Through acknowledgement, you will become more and more aware of the amazing synchronicity that is already at work in your life.

Make the time you spend in contemplation and writing in your Gratitude and Acknowledgement journal a sacred part of your daily routine.

Your continued expressions of joy and gratitude will draw even greater joy, love and abundance into your life.
You will begin to notice a change in your perception of each day‘s events. You will become more aware of the positive things that happen all around you every single day. Your focus will shift, your energy will shift, and you will begin to appreciate how blessed you already are. And … the Law of Attraction will respond to the higher vibration you are creating.

Enjoy the journey. 

Live each day in joy and gratitude.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Sew Cute by Design Website!

Coming Soon. . .

I'm excited to announce that I will be launching a Sew Cute by Design Website in a few weeks.

Coupon Codes! Gift Certificates! and a Gift Registry! 
are just to name a few of the new features being offered. No need to register to shop and payments can be made securely through PayPal. 

 New product designs are also in the works!

Both Etsy and Artfire Shops will also remain open for your shopping convenience as well!