Yes, yes, I know we are a few weeks off....but seeing as how I am a fall girl at heart, I have been dabbling in my favorite earthy colors lately....closing my eyes and wishing for fat, plump pumpkins resting on my porch, letting myself imagine leaves of red, gold, and orange, and even starting to collect a few new soup recipes...
I'm short on time tonight, but have neglected this little blog of mine the last few days and thought I'd enable you all a bit....
I used Basic Grey's new Curio collection on each of these cards and then of course some of my favorite stamp sets including the Floral Background Stamp from Darkroom Door, Embellishments from Papertrey Ink, and Doilies Stamp Set from Maya Road.
The chipboard leaves are from Maya Road and are painted, distressed, stamped, and then glittered.
The scrunched seam binding is from Memrie Mare's etsy shop.
One more sweet nothing before I go...created for Emma's Paperie this month and based on a sketch there...
All of the supplies used here can be found at Emma's Paperie....now for the enabling....the store is full of new CHA products...I'm having a very hard time resisting...darned budget.
Time to put the little schoolgirl to bed. Have a wonderful Sunday evening.
Melis
All of them - so wonderful!
Posted by: Jana | August 22, 2010 at 07:26 PM
Is second grade everything she hoped it would be? I do realize she's only been there a week, but I believe the first week is a good indicator what lies ahead. Oh, and the cards... could not pick a favorite if I had to. They all are perfectly Fall, makes me wish it would get here much faster.
Posted by: Domenico | August 22, 2010 at 08:46 PM
Where did you get that sentiment Enjoy Life Its Delicious stamp? It is perfect. CWeber2002@aol.com
Posted by: Cathy Weber | August 22, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Love the colors too! Just beautiful! The aqua ribbon is divine...
Posted by: creativechaos | August 22, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Did you have a great weekend with your family? ( made cookies and used the sprinkles you bought last week?)
You made me smile when you wrote about "my little blog".... I think it's a great blog!!!! Really Melissa....it's without any doubt my favorite and number one blog to visit. And if there isn't something new I'll look back in previous posts.....oh so many gorgeous things to see,read,enjoy and getting inspired. And today? Well; I can't pick a favorite; all these cards are out of this world beautiful.
And about fall....I think it started already here in the Netherlands...last weeks the weather wasn't fabulous...many cloudy days and now it's raining and the weather forecast says there will be more rain... Welcome fall!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Stella | August 22, 2010 at 10:25 PM
How do you continuously top yourself each post? Your work is absolutely amazing. I'm in awe of your talent. Thank you so much for sharing it with others.
Posted by: Nancy Wethington | August 23, 2010 at 03:51 AM
You fall cards are so beautiful! I love the colors! Thanks so much for inspiring us and sharing with us, Melissa!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | August 23, 2010 at 05:23 AM
These are so pretty! I'm ready for fall too! I especially love the one with the red, green and blue. Such great color combos! I'm so in awe of you too. How do you always come up with such beautiful things? :)
Dani
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | August 23, 2010 at 06:03 AM
oh those maya road leaves are making my heart go pitter pat! :) and I placed not one, but TWO orders with emmaspaperie this weekend.... giggles! can't wait for those packages to arrive! and now that I am enticed once again by your beauties, I am anxious to place another..... but alas, must wait until next month due to those pesky things called budgets as well.
enjoy your beautiful week!
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | August 23, 2010 at 06:40 AM
Lovely as usual. I'll say what I always say: when I make layers, it looks like stuff laid on top. When you make layers, they look organic and cohesive. And your fall colors are beautiful.
Posted by: mamajulie | August 23, 2010 at 06:47 AM
Hi Melissa, what beautiful cards! I can't wait to get my hands on the BG Curio line...i feel in love with when i saw the CHA sneak peeks. I love the Maya Road leaves too :) So pretty!
Posted by: stephanie | August 23, 2010 at 08:22 AM
GASP! You're cards always make me gasp Melissa! The leaves today are absolutely stunning! I don't comment very often but I wanted you to know that I do look at all your blog posts and each one is a delight; food for my soul!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | August 23, 2010 at 08:26 AM
These are glorious! Every single one! I adore your take on Fall as you so deftly weave Shabby Chic into each love filled creation. Goodness, these are exquisitely made.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | August 23, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Gorgeous cards and color combinations, Melissa! I'm so looking forward to fall, also!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | August 23, 2010 at 03:32 PM
oh! i LOVE those lush fall colors! gorgeous, gorgeous cards, Melissa!
Posted by: Alice W. | August 23, 2010 at 11:46 PM