I'm homesick today...strange to think that I can still feel this way from time to time, but I do, and I am. My little one and I along with my parents made a quick trip this week to see my brothers and their little ones. I love getting together, but the feeling I am left with afterwards, always makes me a little blue. I miss them all, big and small and wish that it were more than once a year that we all gathered together. I feel very thankful to have them in my life though, and I have sweet memories to make me smile as well. One of the places we visited together was the zoo...I remember the 3 pair of flip flops running here and there, jumping, splashing, skipping, hopping, and full of life. I remember picking up those flip flops and putting them back on little feet, more than once. Those sweet little kiddos together make my heart melt. And then, the next day, the "biggers" joined us...the older nieces and nephews who I am so inspired by. Their goodness and happiness light up the world I tell you. I love each of them.
Just a couple of fun cards to share with you today, both created for Emma's Paperie. This first card is based on a sketch you can find there and was made with all sorts of delicious Crate Paper goodies and a few other toppings thrown in. You can find all of the supplies used on this card HERE at Emma's.
This next card is based on a color challenge found at Emma's...I'm feeling a new color combo. love coming on. More Crate Paper, Cosmo Cricket, and Melissa Frances used here.
You can find a complete supply list for this card HERE.
Hope you're all enjoying summer!
I'll be around again soon.
Melis
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Just love all the gorgeous things you make and put a link to your blog on my new blog and hope you think that's oké
Hugs, Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | June 28, 2012 at 01:30 PM
flip flops are fun. memories to cherish, and family to boost us up. keep enjoying your summer.
Posted by: laura huffman | June 28, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Dearest Melissa,
We have a big get together this weekend too! Ours is a BIG ol' Catholic family--close to one another even though in this day and time many of us live far from each other! Our ancestors came to KS from Germany so long ago, set up roots here and here most of us stayed! We love seeing each other, all 27 first cousins and God knows how many second, third and 4th cousins. The 100+ degree weather won't keep us from reuniting! We are grateful for each other and it is always the time when new and happy memories are made! These are the good ol' days!
Posted by: ReNae Allen | June 28, 2012 at 03:08 PM
Sounds like you had a wonderful time with lovely memories to cherish Melissa. Your cards are darling, love the little lady with her suitcase!
When our son was born we lived in Florida. At two years old he had tiny little flip flops with straps on the back to keep them on! I still have them tucked away for safe keeping.
Posted by: Lisa | June 28, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Oh, I LOVE that second card - those colours are so soothing and beautiful, and you layered everything so perfectly. What a lovely post, as always! :)
Posted by: Meredith | June 28, 2012 at 08:57 PM
Melissa I love your heart and ho you share it with us. Thank you
Posted by: Sarita | June 29, 2012 at 06:52 AM
What a lovely story and beautiful work!
Posted by: Candace Jedrowicz | June 29, 2012 at 07:13 AM
Melissa,
I love your 6 flip flops story!
Get out your Papertrey flip flops and make that into a page or card.
BTW my granddaughter calls them
flippy flops!
Posted by: Pamboe | June 29, 2012 at 07:17 AM
I have 5 sisters and 2 brothers ( I am the youngest one of eight:)...)We all live in another part of the country and although the Netherlands is not as big as the USA. But I do know the feeling of being homesick. We come together whenver we can and throughout the years that means we see each other two or three times each year. Ahh...getting together as a family; I cherish those days and the memories. And the idea that our parents are watching us from heaven. I know they are proud; including all the nephews and nieces:)
Ooops off track; I'm sorry!I love the cards. The 2nd card is my fave...that color combo and design made me sigh...
Posted by: Stella | June 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM
You have such an amazing ability to write Melissa - everytime I read your posts that aren't only about crafting, you *put* me where you are with your descriptive story-telling. I felt warm and fuzzy reading about your family outing, made me long for a nice, calm outing with my family :) Anyways, great cards, the second one really speaks to me - LOVE the gorgeous soft color palette, and the stunning light blue pocket is a must have! Off I go to Emma's Paperie!!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | June 29, 2012 at 06:25 PM
Feeling homesick is normal to those people that are far from their love ones. So that we need to do some fun stuff that can help to ease those feelings. Like doing this kind of project that can make us busy.
Posted by: kids flip flops | August 19, 2012 at 12:19 PM