smile today...

So much to smile about today.  Your sweet and thoughtful notes most definitely put a smile in my heart, some brought me to tears, and I thank you for each kind gesture.  I am thankful for so many things.  I remember when I was just tiny, how much I loved mothering my baby dolls.  I'd pack them around, dress them up, talk to them, love them, feed them, and read to them.  I'd even dress up a kitten or two that had enough patience for me and load it into my doll stroller for a walk around the yard.  I have always looked forward to being a mother and as I think about it, I know it was because of my own mother.  Looking back, I loved her so much and still do.  I looked up to and admired her so very much.  She was always tender and gentle, always there, always encouraging.  She taught me that home is where she wanted to be and was the most sacred and special place on earth.  She created a haven for us where we could be ourselves and be loved and accepted unconditionally.  She was always doing thoughtful, selfless acts.  Making our favorite meals, saving a plate for us if we were away at school activities.  Being there when we were home to heat it up for us, taking time to talk, teaching us and nurturing us.  I remember holding her hand wherever we would go.  I was sad when the realization came that I was too old to be holding it any more.  I was telling my husband just yesterday that I loved our early morning talks as she would drive me to Drill Team practice before the sun was even up.  And then, when I turned 16 and could drive myself, I missed her and those moments together...although new moments came after that.  And, that is what I need to remind myself of.  I am so thankful for my memories of my early days with my little girl.  I so look forward to watching her grow into the amazing soul she is destined tobe.  There is so much to enjoy and love about this time of life.  Right now she is making me smile with the way she talks and dances all at the same time....age 8 is magical!

Today I have a project to share that I created for Frost it Pink.  Pink and green together are so delicious and I was able to use some new to me products from The Scrap Cake that I really enjoyed.  Karola Witczak is the amazing designer behind these products...they are beautiful and so is her blog.  Stop by for a treat!

I created a card and matching bag for a fun twist on presentation.  I love all of the patterned bags available right now.  I've got a shipment of pinks, polka dots, and stripes on their way just in time for Valentine's Day.

Below you can find the supplies used on my project.

Thanks for visiting!

Melis

 

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Comments

[char]

Oh Melissa these atre so so adorable!!! I always look forward to a visit here :-)

[Kolleen moss]

Enjoy your Mom while you have her. My mom passed away 7 years ago at 85. I miss her. I know she is with our Lord and my older brother who passed away just a few months before mom. I miss him terribly. He was only 59. Life gives us so many blessings to help us be able to cope with the losses. Your Mom sounds like such a sweet soul when you write about her. Love her and your precious bean. Thanks for the sweet post and for the reminder to smile.

[Evgenia Petzer]

so sweet!

[Meredith]

So beautiful. Yesterday was torture with my 3 year old, and I took a moment to try to remind myself that at least I have her with me, and if I had to go through what some parents do (my mother in law volunteers at a children's hospice), I'd wish for the difficult days back. And when I struggle at the dinner table, I try to remember that the day will come when she flies in an out at dinner, and I'll wish we had an hour to sit together.

You are so lucky to have such a beautiful mother. I was like you, I grew up knowing I wanted nothing else in life but to be a mother, and I couldn't wait for the day that I could hold my own baby. But my mother was the very opposite of what yours sounds like... so I think *that's* where my drive to be a loving, warm, caring mother to my girls comes from. To be the mother I wish I had.

Another beautiful post with a beautiful project! Thank you for sharing your heart :)

[Joy_L]

so cute

[Patty O'Malley]

What a beautiful post. Your words couldn't be truer! I am lucky to still have my amazing mother who still does all the things she did when I was little despite a massive stroke seven years ago. Through the goodness of God, she was able to come back almost 100%! I was also blessed with wonderful grandmothers. I hope I have been able to pass some of their heartwarming ways onto my son. I am far from perfect, but faith, family and home are at the top of my list. I love this beautiful card and matching gift bag you made. The pink and green are so pretty together. I have a question and was wondering if you could help me. What do you use to keep the glitter from falling off your projects? I have tried a couple of things on mine with not much success.

[liz droege]

what a wonderful card i always love to look and look and look at your work its so beautiful the way you put things together is sheer wonder. I have 3 beautiful daughters the oldest 25 the youngest 16 and i wish i could stop time, the years seem to have gone by so fast i cant remember... i love them older but those years of youth are to treasured always...
lizzi

[Davi]

Beautiful card and gift bag. I really love those flowers on the card :) Motherhood is such a blessing and I like you have been blessed with a Wonderful selfless nurturing mother.One who taught me how to be a mother to my own girls.Your daughter is so blessed to have a mom who truly understands the gift of motherhood and makes the most of it!!

[sarita]

beautiful post - i had a great role model in my mom - even when i had a job, no car, she would sometimes pick me up from work - and have a plate of food on the seat for me! i am blessed to have had her for a mom. i also used to dress my cat up!! and put makeup on my brother!!
i hope that you have a great weekend.

[Bev W.]

What a lovely post......family is all there is and always will be. Love your card and matching bag. What a super idea! Tfs!

[Paulette]

I adore all of your projects. My mom and I hold hands and have a lot as adults because we live several hours apart and don't see each other often. People look at us weird. She is 68 and I am 48. If I don't hold her hand while we shop, she gets distracted and I loose her. I shop the same way when I'm with DH. LOL but it drives me crazy when mom does it to me. my daughter and I hold hands too, she is 23, but we love the same things and have so much fun together, like 2 peas in a pod now that she is grown and we are best friends. I remember when my mom and I became best friends, but she is so busy now with my brothers kids that it has changed our relationship. but I treasure any time I have her to myself.

[Georgianna]

Dear Melis, You are so generous with your thoughts and memories, special moments that are so precious and give us an idea of your lovely mother. I'm also glad you are able to spend your days with your daughter, creating those special memories for her. Nothing is more important. Gorgeous cards and artwork compliment your sweet words.

Happy weekend to you! xo – g

[laura huffman]

so happy that your memories are good ones to be cherished. always good to let the ones you love know how much you appreciate them. love your card and bag. have a great weekend.

[Brenda Turner]

My heart be still! I enjoyed reading your post about family and Moms. You have such a tender way of writing & I could feel your love through your post. Thanks for the happy tears! I've been taught that "no other success can compensate for failure in the home" and you truly help bring this to the truth by succeeding in the love in your home. Keep up the great work of Love of Family and thanks so much for sharing!

[Stella]

This post is p-r-i-c-e-l-e-s-s.....