Michelle Marttila, Happy Heart

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Michelle Marttila, Happy Heart

Proverbs 15:30 HAPPY HEART™ - We are created for Joy! Since I was a little girl, I have loved to create. Making things always encouraged my soul.

Michelle Marttila
Author, Designer & Painter
Picture Book for Kids + Fine Art
Color Your Heart & Home Happy
Happy Heart™ LLC
"A cheerful expression brings JOY to the heart." Biblically based children's books for kids and free-hand painted art to encourage, empower, and equip little (& Big) hearts to know God's love and fullness of joy. Through Happy Heart™ books and/or art, my desire and passion is that children (and families) will be able to grasp the love God has for them; so they may live in the freedom of His love and joy. When I'm not writing, I revive worn out, found and unused items…and make them into something new and refreshing for others to enjoy - a reminder that there is always hope in God's redeeming love. "In Him our hearts find joy." Psalm 33:21

The Creator of ALL things has filled me with joy of the love of Jesus Christ...and my heart is to have that overflow into Happy Heart™. Thank you for taking this journey with us to bring joy & fun to your family.

� Michelle

Children's Book -
Happy Heart: Fill'er Up! is a children's picture book. Children will journey with Happy on his whirlwind search through games, activity, and gadgets galore for the true source to refuel his empty heart. Copies Available HERE:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyHeartMadeStudio

iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/happy-heart-fill-er-up%21/id717210063?ls=1&mt=8

* Portion of "Happy Heart: Fill'er Up!" proceeds go to pediatric cancer research through the Non-profit www.braveeli.com. Thank you for your support!

01/31/2026

All this white stuff has me thinking of greener days! The sn❄w does have a beauty all it's own, but I love sunshine and warmer days. Days to explore mountain paths and take in the beauty of nature and witness all the shades of green singing in harmony. Making that climb up a mountain and feeling the wind carry your worries away. And as the trail opens up to a breathtaking overlook, time stands still as your soul is refreshed and filled with joy from all you see.
So if you long for more colorful days, I painted a little mountain J💚Y to bring happiness to your heart!

"Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit." – Edward Abbey

Mountain Joy
5x5" Acrylic on paper
Wrapped in a deep blue wooden frame
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01/07/2026

What a blessing to meet Dr. Terence Hayes, Sr. and hear how the Lord brought healing to him as he faced tradegy from his past! God is so good to make beauty from ashes!! 📚 So we did a book exchange...can't wait to read The Classroom!! You can find on Amazon and through my profile link.

01/01/2026

Thank you so much for your support in 2025!!❤ It was an honor to create art for you and I'm looking forward to serving you in 2026!! 🎨🖌

The day is an empty canvas, the shapes and colors are yours to choose." - Alex Noble

12/19/2025

"Family gives you the roots to stand tall and strong."
- Unknown

I had fun creating this custom art for a new home owner!💙

12/17/2025

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14

Thank you for all who have purchased these hand painted nativity ornaments for yourself or your gift giving over the years.❤ I love creating them and each batch I make is unique, but the message is always the same

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12/12/2025

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you." - John Muir

Celebrating the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mts. with these new Christmas bulbs I just placed at 💙 May they bring you delight and refresh your home with joy this Christmas season!🎄

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12/05/2025

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams.”
- Paul Gauguin

Our mountain view in Central VA is a different color every day and the seasons make it even more fun. I love playing with color combinations in creating these mini masterpieces. A perfect stocking stuffer under $30 at 💙💚

11/29/2025

My sweet client Debbie shared the installation of her painting.💙 I am so happy that I was able to make this piece just right for her space. A perfect spot to relax and get a good night's rest. Thank you, Debbie, for making your home a happy one!!😊❤ Thank you, Sarah for your amazing shop to share my art!!

11/18/2025

Wow, Christmas is coming!!!! Have you stopped in at the shop yet? If not, come by and take a stroll around beautiful ...there truly is something for everyone on your list!! I did a little shopping myself while dropping off a few more ornaments.🎄 Thank you for spreading good cheer with my art; it is a joy to create for you!!

10/27/2025

Beautiful fields of gold!💛

"Every morning the sun rises with a golden glow to reveal the ineffable magnificence of life" — Mridha.

This golden dreamscape is available at the lovely

10/24/2025

"Autumn…the year’s last, loveliest smile." – William Cullen

I was asked about fall foliage pieces. I have several that are inspired by the beauty of the autumn colors. All a little different in expression in playing with reds, oranges, and yellow tones. The first one definitely captures the moody colors of the season with golden hay bales and touches of red along the tree line to the mountains. All these original works of art are available at my gallery space at the lovely in

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10/22/2025

I am taken in by the beauty of our majestic Peaks of Otter in VA. This one has all the feels of backroads and the invitation to calm your spirit and soak up peaceful vibes all day long.💙💚💛

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Address

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA
24515

Website

http://happyheartbooks.com/

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