what matters most...

Welcome autumn...nights getting cooler...days getting shorter...warm socks, long afternoon shadows, family time, a cozy home, comfort food, sweaters and school, spices and stews, blankets and a fire in the fireplace....I love it all....

Short and sweet today as my little one is home from school now and my husband too....I love it when it's his day off. 

This month at Emma's Paperie we are showcasing a few chipboard projects.  I can't begin to explain my obsession with chipboard, but it's a staple here....I love it's bulk...it's dimension....I love to distress it and rough it up....love to paint it, glitter it, sand it, stack it, and a new to me technique...emboss it.  You can see a tiny glimpse of that in the image above....I've never tried it before, but love the soft, subtle touch it adds.  Just run it through your die cut machine with an embossing folder and it's there waiting for you....see why I love chipboard?  You can find all of the supplies I used on this card HERE at Emma's Paperie. 

Before I go, I wanted my brothers, their sweet wives, my parents, my in-laws, all of my cute nieces and nephews, my sweetheart, and little girl....and you of course too...to listen and watch THIS....I don't even know if my family reads my silly blog...but if by chance they do, then I hope they know how much I love them.  Hugs to each of you as well....thanks for visiting and brightening my day.

I promise to post my Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for you....it's yum....but I gotta go get started on dinner for tonight....Broccoli Potato and Cheese Soup.

Night.

Melis

Comments

[Lynn Randolph]

Thank you sooo much for sharing that message. We are facing a problem with my mother and it was a great reminder to love her no matter. Again Thank you. What a blessing to me and mine.

[Sheila R]

Thank for sharing that wonderful video! It is a gentle reminder to never get to busy to show your love. Blessings to you and yours!

[Catherine]

Funny...you think you have a "silly" blog...and we all think it is wonderful! Another amazing design, and the message was wonderful. Thank you :0)

[Natalie]

this is sooo beautiful.

[Josie Chandler]

Not a "silly" little blog at all. I look to it nearly everday for inspiration....thank-you for sharing all that you create and the loving person you are. It does shine through!!!
~J~

[BethieJ]

Oh Melissa.. NOT silly at all.. I was so sad when you took your break.. and ohhhh so HAPPY when you returned.(but of course respected you needed that break!!). EVERYDAY I peek in.. and EVERYDAY you INSPIRE me! :) Thank you!!!
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!

[BethieJ]

OHHH I forgot to say! I am sooo gonna try that with my chipboard.. hello never thought to run it through my embossing machine! Your so smart.. and this card is BEAUTIFUL!...

[Hilary Kanwischer]

Oh this is just beautiful!!! And your blog is a "staple" at my home. :) Have a wonderful week. :)

[Marla]

ok - brocolli cheese potato soup caught my eye (your card started it!) recipe for this, too?

[Pattyjo]

Gorgeous!
Pattyjo :+)

[Amy]

Stunning cards....I really appreciate the video clip...

[Elizabeth S.]

Melissa, I love your blog and enjoy seeing what you do. You are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for sharing the video! It was a great message that we all need to be reminded of.

[fink]

I just love the card! Your cards are always so beautiful! I would like the recipe for the soup!!!!!

[Cynde]

Beautiful card, beautiful message. Thanks Melis!

[maryD]

Great card creation. Love your style. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us. :)

[cissoux]

Carrément canon, j adore !!! C est toujours un vrai plaisir de faire un passage sur ton blog.
Bizz