It's so beautiful today...I feel spring creeping in...the breeze whispers its name, the earth smells like growth, and my little one can't get enough of playing in the dirt!
A few months ago my friend Lisa Pace contacted me and asked if I would use some of her new stamps and share what I created with you. Of course, I jumped right on board as I have been quietly loving her Antiquated Collection from the time they were first released. She is so talented and her shabby, vintage style speaks to my heart.
This card uses her Society Lady stamp set, Melissa Frances stickers, My Mind's Eye and GCD Studios paper, a Maya Road chipboard button, Jenni Bowlin trinket pin, and a cameo found on etsy.
I stamped an image from the Society Lady set on a Melissa Frances sticker and created a simple tag to hang from one of my pincushions. These stamps speak for themselves and don't need much dressing up at all....love that about them. Sometimes Walmart has some generic supplies you can use for crafting.
The Pink Persimmon blog is filled with creative ideas using Lisa's new Antiquated Collection, so be sure to stop by and enjoy them. I'll have more to share with you tomorrow.
Next up, just a few things I finished up this week. I love busy, successful weeks.
And lastly...I wanted to share something very special to me, or shall I say someone. I have 3 beautiful brothers. I love them each so very much and am so thankful for my relationship with them. One of my older brothers, Scot ,has recently uncovered an amazing talent, that of photography and I am so happy for him because I know of the joy he feels when he does what he loves to do, take pictures.
Here are a few of his beautiful photos, but more can be found HERE on his Facebook page. He's amazing and I had to do a little bragging today. Love you Scot.
I love his barn photos! Old, weathered barns are some of the most beautiful things to happen across. These belong in a gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming don't you think?
Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!
Melis
P.S. Be sure to save a little time to stop by Emma's Paperie tomorrow as it's their 4th Birthday Bash! I have a little something special prepared for the event and there will be plenty of surprises, treats, and challenges!
Love it all! Scots pics are so amazing. Talent runs in your family it seems. Thanks for sharing. I went and took a look at the vintage stamps. Very nice!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | February 24, 2012 at 05:21 PM
What beautiful projects! You are a perfect "fit" for Miss Lisa's stamps!!!! ;)
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | February 24, 2012 at 07:45 PM
Just wanted to let you know, I pinned one of Scot's pictures on Pinterest and within minutes, seven people had liked/repinned/or followed it. Way to go Scot!
Posted by: Just B | February 25, 2012 at 03:53 AM
Love the vintage stamps and what you did with them--so beautiful! And look at all those fabulous pin cushions (my weakness)! Your brothers photos are amazing!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 25, 2012 at 05:40 AM
Yes! I was wondering when I would see Lisa's stamps show up in your work! I read her blog often and when I saw those, I thought they had your name written all over them! Gorgeous projects - thank you for sharing them with all of us. And your brother's photos are breathtaking. Love to see when someone pursues their dreams and they grow and blossom!
Posted by: Niki Willaert | February 25, 2012 at 06:50 AM
Meli: You are very kind for helping promote Lisa's beautiful stamps. I hope she has great success. This is one of your God-given gifts; being able to help others to reach their dreams by being an encouragement through your talent.
Bless you for it.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | February 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Beautiful, as always. I just went to Etsy, but your pincushions weren't there. Will be be able to buy one soon? I'd love to have one!
Posted by: Carol | February 25, 2012 at 03:26 PM
love the projects. I need more pin cushions :) Wonderful crown on EP..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY EP!!!!!!!!
Posted by: dee | February 25, 2012 at 05:16 PM
Melissa, your beautiful artistry always keeps me coming back for more!
Love your brothers photography - those pictures make me want to be in that place!
Posted by: Theresa Lee | February 25, 2012 at 05:29 PM
Love those hearts and the pom pom trims!! Nice stamps too! Congrats to your bro, those are gorgeous pictures!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | February 26, 2012 at 03:24 PM
absolutely adore the heart pillows!!
Posted by: Tamera | February 27, 2012 at 10:52 PM