enjoying the little things...

Have you jumped on the washi wagon?  I LOVE it all!  It's very much like candy to my crafty eyes.  Today's project uses Grey Stretched Polka Dot Washi Tape from Freckled Fawn.  Such a beautiful color and appears to have texture to it.  I used it across the bottom of this card and on the coordinating envelope as well.  I also used Ivory Suede Trim for the leaves tucked behind the flower here as well as a doily from Freckled Fawn. Such a fun place to shop...you must treat yourself.  I ordered me up some fun new tapes last week....checked my PO Box for them daily because I just couldn't wait until they were in my hands, and then they came and it was the best mail day ever.   It's the little things I tell you, that make my world go 'round, ha!

I used Papertrey Ink's Modern Wood Mats and coordinating Mat Stack 4 die, Notched Flowers die, and Beautiful Blooms II #1 die.  The felt is Melon Berry and the ink, Harvest Gold...love this color combo.

The paper embellies are from Prima's Songbird collection, the resin flower from Maya Road, and the chevron paper from Dear Lizzy's Neapolitan collection from American Crafts.

And, the envelope...washi is FUN!  Have you washi-d yet?

I have to share these next sweet treats with you.  I have a super artsy and crafty friend named Teva, whom I love for many different reasons.  She is just a very special mother, wife, and friend, and I always come away a better person just from being around her....she shines inside and out.  Well, she had a fun idea not too long ago to exchange some of our crafty items and asked me to create a couple of things for her, and I of course requested an owl...just one...that I could set in my craft room and enjoy.  A little something to remind me of my little one, and of course to have a Teva original.   Well, she presented me with a whole family of them.  A Nate, Melissa, Sierra, and bonus.  I love her and I LOVE them.  They are truly too cute for words.

Yep...that's pink toile...be still my heart :)

They are all lined up on display in my craft room...I'm watching them like a hawk I tell you.  I have this lurking, eerie feeling they are going to slowly start disappearing and ending up other places :)  Well, let me tell you, I have plans.  I have that sneaky, little bean all figured out and I will move them back when she's at school, when she's not looking, and do it over and over again if I have to!

See what I mean?  She's amazing and I love bragging on her.

If you're interested in contacting Teva about purchasing her owls, her email address is:  tevavery@yahoo.com.

Thank you Teva!

Night.

Melis

 

Comments

[Ros Crawford]

I just adore your owls ... gorgeous!! and I love your card too!

[Leonie-Australia]

Cards & owls all gorgeous.

[laura huffman]

pretty awesome swap. Teva you're awesome too. love your card and matching envie.

[Becky Elliott]

Melissa, your card is just beautiful! I love to soak in every detail of your beautiful creations! The owls are gorgeous! Love all the sweet little flowers and embellishments on each one. Does Teva sell these?

[Patty O'Malley]

Love the card and envelope! I just received some of the tape and can't wait to try it. I agree--it really are the little things in life that mean the most to me. As well as all things handmade. Teva's beautiful creations are just wonderful!

[Marlou McAlees]

awwww Melissa ... I adore owls!! your friend is sooooo talented as of course you are too ;) love your cards, are you going to make some owls?? When my health is better i myself would love to make an owl :) have a fab day love Marlou ♥

[Joy_L]

so cute owls

[char]

Gorgeous owls!!!!!How fun Melissa!!

[Marley]

wow the owls looks lovely!! and the card is stunning.. hugs Marley

[Stella]

OMG these owls; you are privileged with such a wonderful friend and I know for sure you will cherish her and her creations. What I love about your projects is everything:) Especially the color combo, layers and flowers. Your style is stunning and i am smitten!

[fairywitch]

ooo its so so sweet !!

[Kathy]

As always, your card and envie are stunning. And I can almost hear you giggling as you write about hiding those truly adorable owls from sneaky little fellow-admirers!

[rose c.]

Those owls are just adorable! Too cute for words. Love the soft colors of your card too.

[Carol Mc]

Absolutely love the card and envelope.

[Dee Rose]

Melis, I went to the loveliest antique shop today and thought of you and your beautiful vintage creations as I browsed. The shop was filled to the brim with much more than just furniture. But everything was so cleverly arranged and artfully decorated that it did not seem crowded and it made me think of your beautiful creative style. I just wanted to stop by and let you know how much I enjoy your blog and love your work.

[Meredith]

Oh, those OWLS!!! They are just precious! Your friend does such an amazin and beautiful job!! How can you blame Sierra for wanting them? ;)

Your card is so pretty... I love the muted colours and your matching envelope is perfect!

[scrapncathy]

You're right Melissa those owls are toooo cute! LOVE them. You are so lucky to have a friend like that.
Take Care....and thank you so much for sharing all your creations with us! You do such beautiful work.

[Holly Saveur]

LOVE the OWLS so very sweet and gorgeous..does Teva have a blog too?

[Marlene (cards4u)]

Love the color combo of your card - it's just beautiful and the owls are way too cute : )

[jan m]

Sweet owls! I see 'hope' in the littlest owl! What a beautiful friend! And yes I so dearly love all my washi tapes, ordered many new designs, and need to just look at them for awhile, before they find their place on a card :)

[Renee VanEpps]

Oh wow!!!!!! She *IS* good!!! I thought I was looking at an original Melissa creation till I started reading! I LOL'd at the "lurking, eerie feeling" part.. Ha HA!!! I know my little one would be all over them! The washi card is so gorgeous, I love anything you make with gray in it for some reason?>! And that tape does appear to have texture.. thanks for enabling ;)

[Nicole]

WOW!!!! I just love to look at your site.. YOU are AMAZING... I love all that you do.. WOW, again...
TFS!!
Nicole

[Lynda Marquez]

Wow, Melis, those owls are a special treat!! I'd definitely keep an eye on where they travel to! lol I too, believe that "It's the Little Things" (my blog's name) that make everyday special in its own way!
Hugs, Lynda

[Liz aka javagirl]

so stinking cauuuuuute

[Linda]

Such beautiful creations as always Melissa! I can't wait for summertime to get here so I have time to truly create and enjoy my two little guys! I so admire your style and try to soak IP every bit of inspiration to lovingly put forth in my own creations as well.

I hope your friend is prepared for the flood of emails that she is sure to receive! I know I contacted her and am anxiously awaiting her reply. Does she have a blog or an Betsy shop that I can also check out?

Thank you!

Linda