I hope this week has been gentle on you...some are so hard, aren't they? Thank goodness we have a calm spell once in a while...I know how much I appreciate them. Around here it seems that we've been talking up St. Patty's day since Christmas...I love how excited my little girl is for every little event coming up around the corner...even the simple, small things....like wearing green and pinching her daddy. She is my breath of fresh air and my sunshine...perhaps a little, dark rain cloud once in a while...but so am I. I adore her for the joy she brings me.
One of my all time favorite stamp sets from Papertrey Ink is the Luck of the Irish set...something about the sentiments, the tiny clover...just a fun set to use. I wish I had set aside more time to use it this time of year.
I also used the Background Basics: Gingham and Tiny Tags set. The vintage image is from the Birds & Blossoms collection from Crafty Secrets. I used Memriemare's Easter Meadow scrunched seam binding, a Maya Road Green Thumb chipboard piece and leaf trinket pin.
One more project for you created for Emma's Paperie last week....based on a beautiful color challenge there.
All of the supplies used on this can be found HERE on the Emma's Paperie blog.
I'll leave you with a quote by one of my most favorite women...
"Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley
Love to you,
Melis
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I love, love, love, your St. Patrick's Day card! I saw your adorable album over at Emma's last week. And, the quote is so true--we never know what someone is going through.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | March 16, 2011 at 04:21 PM
Melis, you must make hundreds of cards in a year, what do you do with them all?
Posted by: Alyssa | March 16, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Love your cards Melissa!!! You are such a sweet person. Thank you for all your inspiration!!
Posted by: nancy guse | March 16, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Oh so very pretty!!
Posted by: Joy Hall | March 16, 2011 at 06:14 PM
beautiful cards!!! i also love "luck of the irish" while i haven't used it to make cards i did decorate my envelopes w/ the shamrock & a sentiment. that quote is great, a few times i have encountered people that were less than kind, i later found out they had suffered great losses in their lives. everyone has a story. thanks for reminding me of this quote.
Posted by: Jeannine | March 16, 2011 at 06:44 PM
your creations are such a ray of sunshine, brightening up my day!
Posted by: rebekah faries | March 16, 2011 at 07:00 PM
You're little touches of green are simply a breath of fresh air! Hope this week has been gentle on you too!
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | March 16, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Do you remember way back last winter you made a First Birthday
chipboard memory album? I purchased it even before my granddaughter was born!!!! It is finished and I will take it to her first birthday this week-end.
It is beautiful!!!! Thanks for the inspiration
Posted by: Pamboe | March 16, 2011 at 10:14 PM
always love the details you have in your projects. gorgeous work as always. love love them! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! =)
Posted by: Alice W. | March 17, 2011 at 01:30 AM
Love your cards and you are such
an inspiration to me! Thanks for
the quote - you are a dear person!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | March 17, 2011 at 03:50 AM
The quote; the card, the album..... Eveything is breathtaking. Love it!
Posted by: Stella | March 17, 2011 at 04:16 AM
What a beautiful card and album...i love the fresh springy colours! Thanks for sharing with us!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 17, 2011 at 04:28 AM
I LOVE this! But then I'm a sucker for anything with a house, or birdhouse on it.
Posted by: Sharon B | March 17, 2011 at 05:35 AM
That "Lucky" card is the cutest thing ever! Wait a minute, the house is! Oh I don't know, everything you make is over the top amazing! Thanks for always inspiring! Happy St. Patty's Day to you!
Posted by: Amy Baldwin | March 17, 2011 at 06:21 AM
Очень красиво!
Posted by: Katrin | March 17, 2011 at 09:46 AM
I just love your cards! You are such an inspiration to me! I have to check out your blog everyday to see what amazing creations you have made! The Album is so gorgeous! It reminds me that spring is on the way! I was wondering if you would be making that into a kit? Wishing you a blessed day!
Posted by: Terri C. | March 17, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Amazing creations of art!! Thank you for sharing them throughout the year! Very inspiring!!
Posted by: jan metcalf | March 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM
your projects are super gorgeous
Posted by: Vicky Alberto | March 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM
What a fun St. Patty's card! I love the soft, muted greens - beautiful :)
Posted by: Meredith | March 17, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Thank you for a beautiful and uplifting blog entry! I love your projects and your quote is the best!
Posted by: Anne T | March 18, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Yet again, you made me fall in love with your creation, and I bought almost EVERYTHING for the house/tree book. LOVE it! Thanks for all the inspiration you give - creativity and emotionally. You are a blessing!
Karen
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | March 23, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Beautiful party cards with amazing designs. I never see such wonderful cards. It's inspire me to make such cards.
Posted by: דומיין | October 03, 2011 at 06:02 AM