forget me not...

It's been such a beautiful weekend.  I have so much to be happy and thankful for.  I'm sorry to disappear on you.  I decided to take on a what I thought would be little, DIY project...and I'm still working on it.  My front door needed a nice, new, fresh coat of paint.  The past couple of winters have been hard on it, and I wanted to brighten it up.  I never knew how hard it would be to strip off a couple of layers of red paint!  It will be worth it when it's done this evening.  It will go from Back Talk Red to Front Door Red, with my fall-ish wreath hanging from a bow, and a sweet vinyl "welcome" scrolled across the front.  

Today I have a project to share with you created for Frost it Pink.  I will list all of the supplies used from Frost it Pink and elsewhere below.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  

I used a Melissa Frances stacked box to hold a few cards and tags for every day occasions.

Supplies used from Frost it Pink:

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Chipboard Accents

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Sticker Book

Melissa Frances Attic Treasures Sticker Book

Melissa Frances Cream Satin Twist Rose

Melissa Frances Here Kitty Kitty Cardstock Stickers

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Ebony Paper

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Essie Paper

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Hattie Paper

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Hester Paper 

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Lula Paper

Melissa Frances Attic Treasures Anastasia Paper

Melissa Frances Pearl Combo

Melissa Frances Stacking Boxes

Melissa Frances Pink & White Tissue Paper Garland

1/2" Tea-stained twill tape

3/4" Tea-stained twill tape

One fun find I just throughout my project that I can't forget to share with you are the beautiful, printable, vintage photography cards.  I found them HERE and you can print your own free.

I listened to a wonderful and uplifting talk on Saturday that seemed to be created just for me and was precisely what my heart needed to hear.  Here are a few things highlighted from the talk by President Uchtdorf: 

1.  Forget not to be patient with yourself.

2.  Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.

3.  Forget not to be happy now.

4.  Forget not the "why" of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

5.  Forget not that the Lord loves you.

Remember to enjoy the little things that make your life joyful and sweet.

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

 

 

Comments

[Troy Louise]

Beautiful projects - thanks for the vintage online photo link. I'm sure your door will look great after all your hard work. Thanks for the uplifting words. I needed a reminder about enjoying the little things. Hugs.

[Patty O'Malley]

This set is so adorable! These sweet images always make me smile. Thanks for sharing the uplifting reminders--today was a day that I certainly needed them. I bet your front door looks beautiful. I have a red front door also and was just looking at it and realizing it could use a coat of paint, too. It's a good feeling when you get these little improvements done.

[Paula Barin]

Melissa, you make the most beautiful cards. Thanks for the link to the vintage cards.

[Kolleen moss]

Absolutely fabulous!!!

[ValerieC]

Bee-u-tiful!!!! I started a "little" project a few weeks ago. Repainting my pantry. Ugh! It became my nemesis. My husband works many hours so I had to call in my faithful father to help save me. The dining room has doubled as the pantry for so long now that it seems normal to walk through dishes in cans in there. We're putting a new floor down hopefully next weekend. Then the pantry becomes a pantry again and the dining becomes a dining room again! Good luck with the front door. It sounds like it will be very inviting when you're finished!

[Kathy Martin]

These cards are all so lovely! You have a way with details!

[bethann d]

i always find inspiration at your blog. lovely set of cards

[Jenny]

It's all so lovely Melissa - how about sending us a front door pix when your done. Love to see it!

[Michelle]

Beautiful projects. They're also so fun an inspiring. And yes! Pres. Uchtdorf's talk was fabulous!

[Mary Leeson]

I am always blessed to visit your blog and your artwork from your heart. Thank you. I too enjoyed the teaching you shared with us....sometimes we're our own worst enemy, huh? But we can change that and see ourselves as God sees us! Bless you.