I've got my best buddy home with me today. We've been building lego buildings, vehicles, this and that, putting bows in her dolls hair, checking on the chickens, have popcorn and a movie, ice cream after breakfast...why not? I love having her here. Her happy, little heart just warms my soul.
Something about these colors lately that just melt me...I crave them. They seem to buoy me up and make me smile. I think that Crate Paper's new Paper Heart collection is my favorite of all time. I think I've mentioned before that Valentine's Day is my most favorite holiday to craft for, so for the next little while I think we'll just go with it around here.
The little tag was stamped using an image from Papertrey Ink's Love & Marriage set.
And, then of course, my most favorite Background Basics: Hearts set was just across the bottom...I can't ever resist hearts and sweet, script-y, lovely words.
I've been busy wrapping up CHA projects and hope to share them here with you soon. The new Melissa Frances products are swoon-worthy!
Off to start Beef Stew and Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Have you tried these? They are heavenly!
(photo and recipe from the-girl-who-ate-everything)
Night.
Melis
Lovely, cheerful card! The biscuits look delicious--I believe I have a recipe for something similar.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | January 16, 2012 at 03:57 PM
I have not seen the crate paper line of valentine paper. It is beautiful. You did a wonderful job of weaving all of the goodies together. Can't wait to see what you have for Melissa Frances. I love her things. Glad you had an inspiring day with your bean. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kolleen moss | January 16, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Oh, those biscuits look DELICIOUS.
I loooove your card. I am just obsessed with this collection (I love ALL things Crate), and every time I pick it up, it seems like magic happens!
Posted by: Meredith | January 16, 2012 at 09:47 PM
Hi, I've been a big fan of yours for a long time and found Pinterest through you. I have been trying to get an account with Pinterest for months but I never get any feedback from them. How do you sign up for it?
Posted by: Ann | January 17, 2012 at 05:34 AM
Hi there, Melissa! Your card is GORGEOUS! Can tell you much you love Valentines just by looking at this. :)
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | January 17, 2012 at 05:46 AM
can't stop admire your cards
Posted by: Joy_L | January 17, 2012 at 06:33 AM
Glorious! Makes me want some of this paper in a bad way too. ;-)
Posted by: Debbie Olson | January 17, 2012 at 06:50 AM
P.S. Melissa, I wish I could come to your house and watch you tie a bow. Have a spare room?
Posted by: Debbie Olson | January 17, 2012 at 06:51 AM
lovely card!
Posted by: noomiy | January 17, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Great card and the biscuits look amazing!!!
Posted by: Dusty McRae | January 17, 2012 at 09:59 AM
The combo of patterned paper and that handmade-paper-by-you-with-the-cute hearts is so lovely. I never get tired of hearts and I love the layering of that heart with the cute striped button on top. And your bows? I have a place in my heart for these beauties.
And your little girl right beside you throughout the day. And that matters..being together and sharing a lovely day filled with all kind of things you both love...
Another lovely post to read and look at!
Posted by: Stella | January 17, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Really pretty card! I love that it is simply beautiful and something we could all attempt to make.
And I LOVE cheddar bay bisquits!!!
Posted by: Tamera | January 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Oh my, this is so lovely! I love the layers, your projects always look welcoming and homely if that makes any sense at all?!
Your bows are divine, oh how I wish I could tie a bow like that.
Off to see if I can find any of that gorgeous paper!
Can't wait to see what you have created for Melissa Frances, I just adore their products and your projects with them are always amazing!
Posted by: Katrina Turner | January 17, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Love the colors on this card and I agree with you about that little sentiment stamp, how cute!! The biscuit looks like the yummy ones at Red Lobster!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | January 18, 2012 at 05:00 AM
nice photos, think i am hungry : )
Posted by: Dating Sites | January 18, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Your card is just beautiful, love the happy, fun papers and colors and all the wonderful PTI stamps!!! Just a LOVELY card! And the biscuits look just yummy!
Crafty Hugs,
Pendra
Posted by: Pendra | January 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM