Home again, this time from a trip to Hermosa Beach. Such a beautiful place to visit, lots of delicious food, my favorite being Pancho's Mexican Restaurant on Manhattan Beach, lazy days spent on the beach, a Dodger's game, enjoying my little girl playing in the sand and sea, but what a sweet feeling it is to come home again.
A couple of cards to share first off, both created using lots of Melissa Frances 5th Ave. papers and chipboard, and resin applique, Jenni Bowlin Bingo cards, a Tim Holtz figurine, vintage rhinestones, Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream felt, and scrunched seam binding from Memriemare and Craft Spot.
The trim used on both is from Prima and the border sticker from Creative Imaginations & IOD.
I love being pushed outside of my comfort zone, to explore and create with colors other than my favorites. This little mini tag booklet was created for Emma's Paperie and is all about summer.
I used a kit from Little Yellow Bicycle as my base along with several embellishments from them and then topped it off with other pickings. You can see a complete supply list HERE if you'd like to make one of your own.
Lastly, a card also created for Emma's Paperie based on a sketch there. I used lots of Basic Grey Out of Print here and have all of the supplies listed for you HERE.
I have laundry washed and ready to fold while some yummy chocolate chip cookies are baking and a Pot O' Beans are simmering on the stove for dinner tonight. I'm in the mood for comfort food.
Thanks for being patient while I've been away.
Melis
Missed your posts, Melis; but you made up with all these beautiful projects today! Glad you had a good vacation. It does wonders to have a change of scenery and then the comfort of being home again.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | July 30, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Pure bliss, Melissa!!! Glad you had some lovely family time away from it all -- but I know what you mean, it's always nice to come home again too ... everything that is familiar and favorite! Hugs :)
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | July 30, 2011 at 05:56 PM
Since we didn't get to meet at CHA in Chicago, I had a chance to bend Melissa Frances' ear and told her that I just adored your cards and your blog and that she'd be a fool to ever do without you. I just love all your shabby chic (looks like they were just found in the attic) goodies. Welcome back home!!
Posted by: Jan in Tucson | July 30, 2011 at 08:57 PM
So pleased to hear you've had a great break - nothing quite like it for recharging the old batteries. Love your latest makes and can just about smell your chocolate chip cookies! Yum.
Posted by: margie davidson UK | July 31, 2011 at 04:42 AM
Beautiful cards! I love all your gorgeous layers. The mini tag album is sweet, too:) Glad you had a great vacation!
Posted by: Anne T | July 31, 2011 at 05:03 AM
So beautiful! And I am so in love with your mini... totally different than anything I've seen you do, but just as gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | July 31, 2011 at 06:11 AM
Wow what beautiful projects! It is always fun to reach home and comfort and get to create after being away for a lovely vacation on the beach! Welcome back - we missed your voice on your sweet blog and all of your gorgeous creations! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | July 31, 2011 at 07:13 AM
Your cards are so elegant. Just love the papers you used for that sweet mini.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | July 31, 2011 at 07:42 AM
I'm glad you're back. I missed seeing your lovely cards. Sounds like you had a nice time away.
Posted by: Paula Barin | July 31, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Welcome back home! It's great to vacation with your family, but even better when it's time to come home and get back to your routine! Love your cards and mini album.
Posted by: Nancy | July 31, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Welcome back, Melissa! We all missed your sweet, inspiring posts! Your cards and mini-album are beautiful. I am truly in awe of your creative talent!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | July 31, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Welcome back! Glad that you had such a lovely time away. I just love your cards today (well, of course I do every day). Just wanted to let you know. Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | August 01, 2011 at 09:01 AM
WONDERFUL projects!!! The sweet little mini album is just adorable! Glad you had a nice vacation :)
Posted by: Lisa | August 01, 2011 at 12:14 PM
It's lovely to read you are having a lovely and fabulous summer.
Your cards are so worth the waiting :). A piece of heaven....
Posted by: Stella | August 01, 2011 at 01:41 PM
So glad you had a great vacation - sounds like a lot of fun. Love your little album, such fun. Also, great cards. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Troy Louise | August 01, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Glad you had fun, love these cards and that colorful little mini.
Posted by: Domenico | August 01, 2011 at 04:35 PM
love your cards they're so cute .. and very colorful ..
Posted by: stamped-concrete | August 03, 2011 at 08:33 PM