I'm sitting here basking in the glow that comes after cleaning---it always feels so good---I just don't love doing it. I have 2 more little tasks to do on this sweltering Saturday evening...but am breaking for a bit.
Is it hot where you are? We are in the 100's all of the sudden...I'm not a hot weather kind of girl---I love to sit inside making soup and cookies while I watch the snow fall outside---that pretty much sums up my personality--so I'm in the adjust mode again as summer is upon us.
Just a quick little creation tonight---summer reminds me of fresh fruit whether it be the bright, juicy colors they always seem to enchant me with, or their perfect little shapes----I love them and crafting with them is fun as well.
This is the second package of Martha Stewart fabric strawberries that I've snagged---they are simply irresistible to me along with the scalloped border punch---I love this thing.
Well....that's it for me. Off to finish tidying up and then my little one and I are having a movie night with popcorn since we are daddy-less at the present time.
Thank you, thank you so much for the links and suggestions you've given me regarding home decor. They have already come in handy and I love discovering these new sites---keep them coming if you have any other ideas. I think my kitchen is pretty much set---yellows, reds, and pale blues---bright and cheery and just how I like it. Now if I can just afford the cabinets that I love :)
Have the rest of a wonderful weekend.
Melissa
Oh my, you are amazing me day after day! LOVE this. :)
Posted by: Erin K | June 21, 2008 at 06:27 PM
Love all of your cards....What brand is the punch?
Posted by: Terry Oler | June 21, 2008 at 06:28 PM
Adorable post! The Sweet little fabric strawberries just make the entire creation. It is extremely nice weather where I am - about 75 all day for the past week!! A cool little breeze in the evenings to turn off the Air Conditioner and just open windows...I hate cleaning too. So we're in the same boat. Except my house is still a wee bit dirty (because I have been reading Danielle Steel all day!) Blessings Mel, I am happy I stopped by to visit you today as you always give me inspiration... xoxo Sher
Posted by: Sher | June 21, 2008 at 06:36 PM
What a beautiful set, Melissa! I too love those little strawberries and fresh colors..so sweet! I saw them around but never knew where they came from!
We are redoing our house a bit here and there, and we are on the dining room right now..just put a new white French door in today and I really want to do yellows and reds too. LOVE those colors together..my favorite!! I wish you could help me decorate though! I bet your house will look amazing!
Have a great rest of the weekend!
Dani
Posted by: Danielle | June 21, 2008 at 07:30 PM
Oh, so cute! Love your card!!
Posted by: Jenn | June 21, 2008 at 07:46 PM
Hi Melissa, Here is Australia we are having the opposite it's winter but no snow. I just love your card so beautiful and certainly does remind me of summer whilst we are freezing down here. Have a great day. Anna
Posted by: Anna Pontikis | June 21, 2008 at 07:58 PM
SO cute, Melissa!! Those strawberries are just the perfect touch for your projects!
I'm a TOTAL soup girl too! I'm happy eating soup even in the summertime though! LOL! Such comfort food! :)
Hope your Sunday is a great one!
Posted by: Dawn McVey (dawnsing) | June 21, 2008 at 08:00 PM
You probably don't know this, but I LOVE strawberries!!!!! When I was in high school and when I used to draw, strawberries were my favorite subject. I need to go find those little beauties. I love the way you used that punch.
I live in Dallas and it's always hot...but I love it. I just wish there was an ocean near by, like in my back yard. I would love to live on Maui.
I don't mind cleaning, haven't had much time since Alex was born, but I do love to clean my kitchen.
Good luck with the house.
Posted by: Daniela | June 21, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Hi Melissa! I just made a little card today using strawberries from MS too!! :) All of your recent projects are just so sweet...thanks for sharing your talent!
Katie
Posted by: Katie | June 21, 2008 at 10:30 PM
So sweet, Melis.
Posted by: teri | June 21, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Melissa - these are just too "sweet".........well done and thanks so much for the inspiration. Luv your blog.
Luv Sandie
Posted by: Sandie | June 21, 2008 at 11:37 PM
WOW WOW WOW Melissa, this is just adoreable!!
Johanna
Posted by: bibbi | June 22, 2008 at 01:35 AM
Gorgeous card Melissa, love the scallop punch but sadly I don't think we'll get them here in Oz. It's winter here ATM, definately not my fave weather, love the sun much more. Your kitchen colour combo sounds divine.
Posted by: Jewls | June 22, 2008 at 06:53 AM
These projects are so sweet! I love your future kitchen colors - light blue and red together is an absolute favorite of mine too ;) I would love to see a photo of which cabinets are your favorites... We have a new home with black distressed cabinets which I love. I thought it would be way too dark for me, but they are wonderful!
Sara :)
Posted by: Sara M | June 22, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Awwww, these berries are just too cute. I hope I can find them somewhere. They are calling my name. :o)
My b-day is next week, and when I was growing up, I always asked for strawberry shortcake for my birthday "cake". mmmmmm. :O)
Can't wait to see your kitchen. Love the sound of those colors together!!
Posted by: mickey | June 22, 2008 at 11:25 AM
I just love visiting your blog each day, so much beautiful eye candy. Love the strawberry set, cute, cute!
Posted by: Rachelle | June 22, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Oh my friend ... I love your cards!! I always do! ;)
And I love that punch too!! (I just happened to get that same one this past weekend!)
Posted by: Cari Locken | June 22, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Just adore these. Those strawberries are adorable!!!
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | June 23, 2008 at 03:43 AM
These are so sweet! I love how they match and their colors are so YUMMY! Hugs, Jackie
Posted by: Jackie W. | June 23, 2008 at 05:14 AM
Sooooo CUTE!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | June 23, 2008 at 07:41 AM
Melissa, You just get better and better all of the time.
Posted by: Yvonne | June 24, 2008 at 03:14 AM
I own the punch and the starwberries and had no idea what to do. After looking at your creations I made my own. Thanks for the inspiration. I've posted my cards on thepaperchic.com. I love all your cards! Keep it up!
Posted by: Jess | June 24, 2008 at 05:43 AM