apron strings and pretty things...

I have a friend named Nichole Heady and today is a day all about her and a day to thank her for the many wonderful things she brings to this industry.  She truly has a way of making the world a more beautiful place through her willingness to share her creativity, her time, her attention, and herself with all of us.       I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with her and most of all get to know her, as she is truly such a special friend and person....thank you Nichole for every little thing, every thoughtful touch, every minute you take to devote yourself to so many others.  I appreciate you so much and created this small piece of myself just for you.  Hope you know how much you mean to so many.

 

Isn't creating fun....so much to love about it and creating comes in so many forms.  Perhaps you love to cook, bake, paint, photograph, decorate, paper-craft, quilt, sew, crochet, craft with your children, write, organize, create warmth and love, etc.....each of these forms of creativity bring beauty to the world...and I for one am so thankful to be part of such a beautiful world and know such amazing individuals. 

So, today, let's celebrate with a challenge....a sweet Jillie Willie challenge.  Here is what is up for grabs girls!    Sigh....have you seen anything as cute as this?  It's called the Nine Pockets Apron...perfect for you scrappy, crafty, baking, girls....perfect for anyone.

 

Here is the challenge...it's called a recipe challenge since our focus here is this darling apron.

Create a card using the following ingredients:

 

1.  A pocket of some sort (note how the flower pots in the above card were created to hold tags.)  Let your creativity go crazy with this....many possibilities.

2.  Buttons

3.  Ribbon

4.  Stripes

5.  the color PINK

 

You have until Saturday, March 7th, 11:59 p.m. to create a card and link your creation through this post.  I'll choose one winner by Monday, March 9th, and will lovingly package up this apron and send it off! 

Thank you, thank you Jill, for once again inspiring us and for bringing smiles to our faces through your lovely creative products....I adore everything you create!

 

I am so excited to see what you'll create!  Have fun!

Melis

 

If Friends Were Flowers card

Supply list:

Papertrey Ink Green Thumb stamp set, Vintage Cream cardstock, New Leaf buttons, Sweet Blush satin ribbon, Dark Chocolate, Melon Berry, and Vintage Cream ink.

Pink Paislee and Basic Grey paper, Maya Road sequin trim, and tea-stained tags.

 

 

 

Comments

[Geny]

Melissa - your card is gorgeous!!! Love it and you always know just the right things to say:)! That apron is so so cute, I just might have to enter that little contest:)!!!

[Kathy Montgomery]

Omigosh, I'm one of those people who will go out of their way to avoid cooking, but that apron is too cute for words! LOL! I might have to find some time to take you up on your challenge, Melis!

[Cynde]

Such a beautiful apron! Also such a beautiful card....I noticed all of you PTI crew ladies wrote thank you notes to Nicole. Such a sweet thing to do. I know she does so much for so many. What a wonderful show of love to all come together by all of you!

[Kim FAucher]

wow, what a darling little apron... those colors cheer me so!
I most definitely will play along!

[Carol]

OOOOOO such an adorable apron. I love a challenge and I'm excited about participating in this one. I'll be back again with my post.

[Skaubytrollet]

lovely :)

[Jolene Eborn]

Well, once again, you amazed me. I have fallen in love with everything Jillie Willie. Thanks for the introduction. You're so great. Here's my take on the apron challenge.
http://joleneeborn.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-white-dots.html
Thanks. I had a great time working on it.
Jolene

[amber]

love your card! i so need a tutorial on how you tie such perfect bows! and, what a cute apron!!! thanks for the opportunity to to win one! :) this link should take you right to my little card! :)
http://amberrettke.blogspot.com/2009/02/saturday-crafty-time.html

[Kelly Schirmer]

Here is mine...and I have to say...when I saw the post, I started thinking...what do I have with pockets? This apron popped into my head...mind you...NOT after seeing the apron, but after thinking about pockets...what is WRONG with me??? HEE!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1257809?cat=500&ppuser=146898
Thanks so much Melissa for another chance to win a goody from Jillie Willie (which by the way is my sister's and dad's names combined!)

[Tina H.]

This was such a fun challenge, my first one ever participating in! Thanks for the opportunity to play along and stretch myself in new, fun, creative ways! (Oh, and to play for the cutest apron ever, of course!)

Here is my card:
http://ttartanddesign.blogspot.com/2009/03/where-is-love-in-dream.html

[DeeDee]

Here I am, back with my try for that adorable apron! I love your card Melissa! THANKS for the FUN girlie! HUGS!

http://deedeecampbell.blogspot.com/2009/03/game-and-challenge-fun-stuff.html

[Jackie Gallagher]

I love your card Melissa!! It's so beautiful!! And that apron...WOW!!! I bookmarked the site...it's so amazing!!
I couldn't resist and had to play along!! You can find my card here:
http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com/2009/03/couple-challenges.html

[Shannon]

A beautiful card and lovely apron. What a fun challenge. Here is my take on it, http://thescrapbookbungalow.blogspot.com/2009/03/for-you.html
I used strips of patterned paper to create my "stripes".
Thanks again for sharing your inspiration.

[Big Mama]

My daughter and I thought it would be fun to work on this challenge together. The apron is adorable and so is your blog!

Thanks for letting us look! :)

Here's the link to our cards:
http://simplyheatherschleipman.blogspot.com/2009/03/melissa-phillips-challenge.html

[Amber]

Hi Melissa! LOVE that little apron! You can find my card here:
http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-fever.html
Thanks!
Amber

[Amber]

Melissa I just love this challenge! The little apron is darling! Here's my card:
http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/2009/03/spring-fever.html
Hugs
Amber

[Dar]

The beautiful colors in the apron have me thinking Spring and Easter. Love it. My card has two views:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darido/3335789442/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/darido/3335834182/

[Michelle Martin]

Love this apron! It's so bright and happy. Thank you for the chance to win it. I've posted my card here:
http://craftykats.blogspot.com/2009/03/its-card-challenge.html

Thanks!
Michelle

[Carol]

Okay Melissa, I squeaked this one out in the nick of time. I had a ball creating it and loved this month's challenge. Thanks for setting the bar so high.
http://papersnob.blogspot.com

[Deborah Marasa]

Love the apron!! Here is my card
http://nevermindthedoghair.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the inspiration!

[Terri Moore]

Thanks for another great challenge. I know I am close to the deadline to enter but I hope I made it in time.
http://terrbear38.blogspot.com/2009/03/quilted-surpise.html

[Samantha Sib]

Beautiful apron, thank you for inspiring each of us every day!
Here is my card...
http://morepaperplease.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-made-this-for-melissa-phillips-blog-i.html

[Rebecca]

I love your challenges as much as I love your cards, Melissa! Thanks for the opportunity to play along. Here is my entry:
http://casualfridaydesigns.blogspot.com/2009/03/very-nearly-spring.html

[Samantha Sib]

Hi Melissa, I was emabarrassed by my photo, so I reposted and i am much happier! Thank you!
http://morepaperplease.blogspot.com/

[apron bib]

pretty cool!