stars were gleaming...

 

Stars were gleaming, shepherds dreaming;
And the night was dark and chill.
Angels’ story rang with glory;
Shepherds heard it on the hill.
Ah, that singing! Hear it ringing,
Earthward winging, Christmas bringing!
Hearken! We can hear it still!

See the clearness and the nearness
Of the blessed Christmas star,
Leading, guiding; wise men riding
Through the desert dark and far.
Lovely showing, shining, growing,
Onward going, gleaming, glowing,
Leading still, our Christmas star!

Words: Nancy Byrd Turner, 1880–1971

Music: Polish carol; arr. by Darwin Wolford, b. 1936

This Sunday my Primary kids sang this song and my heart just about burst...I just love the words...so incredibly meaningful to me...but to hear their sweet voices as they sang with all of their hearts...it did me in...this is what Christmas is all about...can you feel it too?

Today I'll quickly share my Papertrey Ink projects with you.  This first creation uses the new Favor it Box 3 die, Year of Flowers:  Poinsettias, and Background Basics:  Sheet Music stamp sets.

This little number uses Dawn's new and oh, so sweet Love Birds stamp set and Betsy's Bloom Builders #1 die...holy cow...it's amazing!

This card uses Heather's new Little  Bitty Bird stamp set...I am soooo very smitten with it...it will be available very soon due to a little correction that needed to be made...I promise it will be worth the wait though.

Fillable Frames #11 is the stamp set used on this card along with the Bloom Builders #2 die.  

Lastly, these blingalicious tags use the new Make A Wish stamp set and dies...I love 'em...such a fun set.

I think that's it for me....so sorry to just drop in and run...I'm on pre-Christmas overload...will I ever get everything done?  I need a Santa Coke and some fudge...that will make everything better :)

 

Come back tomorrow for Day 10!

Melis

 

 

 

Comments

[Stella]

G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S! This post blew me away; I'm impressed!!!

[Patty O'Malley]

You've certainly provided plenty of beautiful inspiration for us today! And I can hear those sweet little voices singing the Christmas song!

[Troy Louise]

Thanks for taking the time to share your deliciousness with us. Your beautiful song must have been so precious sung by the little ones. Enjoy your Coke & take a deep breath - it will all get done. Hugs.

[Carol R]

What a lovely Polish carol. I never heard/read that one before. And every project posted is beautiful. I love the textures you have on each. How you have stamped or die cut printed material for your focal points. And the flowers are so pretty! Happy Christmas to you and enjoy all the fussing!

[Ashley Cannon Newell]

Absolutely stunning designs! Your work is truly phenomenal and so inspiring! :) Hugs to you!

[Colette]

so absolutely gorgeous!!!

[jen shears]

Love all these to bits!!! And congrats on your first set- it and the dies were in my cart immediately- I love them so! :D

[Davi]

Oh these are all so scrumptious!! Makes me want to spend my grocery money on all of the yummies instead of food LOL I love them all but the one with the birdcage is my fav. :)

[Amber Goble]

Darling creations Melissa! I received my Peppermint Kisses goodies yesterday, just adorable.
Hugs
Amber

[Danielle Flanders]

So so gorgeous!! I love the colors in your sweet friend card!

[Diane Jaquay]

I love ALL of these Melissa! Thank you for all the inspiration you've shared for this PTI release!

[Sylvia/Little Treasures]

Melis, each day you put a smile on my face and my heart jumps a beat. I've some time today to say THANK YOU..Totally Love today's little pieces of art.
The "Stars were Gleaming" brought back memories of my 2 sons in their class Chrismas chorus,the times with "Young Ones" is Soooooo very priceless, quicker than you realize they are grown and away.
Hugs to you and yours. May you find much peace and happiness.

[jan metcalf]

Your wedding tags are BLINGALISCIOUS!!!!!

[dee]

OMG i just had an epiphimy, lol i can use my square punches to make GIFTS!!!!! they are gorgeous!

[April]

All of these are just lovely!

[Gina H.]

Oh you've done beautiful things with the new Papertrey release! I love the "cattywampus" look of the tags you did. I also LOVE your little gift bags, too cute!

[Alice W.]

i love love love all your beautiful projects, Melissa! they are so pretty and love all the wonderful details. thanks for the inspiration and for making me smile! =)

[Holly Saveur]

I am in love with the birdcage card so lovely and sweet.
Love sweet things but when I try to make cards they mostly end up being plain with a vintage twist.Just my style I think ..wished I had more your style love it so much!