Hello Sunshines! It's a beautiful Saturday here in the desert, nice and toasty, crispy, hot, scorching, you know. Let's see, today I am home with a crew of workers here to put stone on our fireplace. I'm so excited to see it all come together. They are finishing up rock on the outside of the house and will begin the process of bringing it all inside now. It's going to be so pretty! What's on your list of to-do items today? I need to make a few Father's Day cards. My husband, father-in-law, grandpa, uncle, brothers, and brothers-in-law are taking a boys trip to Alaska here soon to catch some fish. There happens to be a Sportsman's Warehouse in Anchorage were they'll fly into, so their gifts this year are gift cards to do a little shopping once they get there.
I have some fun projects to share with you today created with the sweetest kit in the world. The ohDEERme kits put together through Freckled Fawn, include indie crafts from various small business owners. Their goal is to promote businesses, inspire creativity, and supply hundreds with happy mailboxes full of loveliness. Each month a package will be available filled with handcrafted goodies, craft supplies from small businesses, and vintage loveliness--everything a girl needs to freckle her creativity with loveliness.
This card just makes me happy inside and out. The Bingo card, rosette, Kraft tag, and Flair badge are all pieces of this kit. I also used Papertrey Ink's Hellow Sushine here for my sentiment.
I've put together a few projects using items found inside the June kit. There is something so special about working with handcrafted embellishments and products. I was excited to see some of my friend Shelley's Flair badges included in this kit...love her trendy cameras and woodgrain hearts!
Handstitched tags...who could possibly resist? I added some Vintage Postal Washi and Glitter tape, but the sweet sunshine yellow tape comes in the kit. The stamps added to my card are from Papertrey Ink and include Military Hero, Heart-2-Heart #5, and Road Trip.
The paper used on the above cards is from Crate Paper's Storyteller collection. My new favorite addiction!
These darling paper bows are also included in the kit. So irresistible. I created some Summer treat bags and used them at the top to dress them up a bit.
And, my heart skipped a beat when I found my Tiny Tags die used to cut cork tags for this kit. I never would have dreamed, but they are the cutest things I have ever laid eyes on. The memo tags are also included in the kit. For the treat bags I used Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar Summer Fillers and Strawberry Patch stamp sets.
Lastly are little mini envelopes found at Papertrey Ink that I dressed up and created tags from. The paper rosettes, Kraft tag, and Flair button from the kit...love the happy colors combined together.
The backside of the envelope tag shows more of the washi tape and then a darling Pixie camera sticker found in the kit as well. I had so much fun creating with these wonderful handmade treats.
You can see more projects using this kit created by other design team members on the I am Doe blog and be sure to check out all of the fun products available through Freckled Fawn. This is such a delightful place to shop for crafting supplies.
On to other news, Melissa Frances is having a Not So Shabby Trunk Sale in true Melissa Frances fashion.
Just a couple of peeks at what is available...so pretty, shabby, and elegant. I love all things Melissa Frances!
And, today I'm making a Stars & Stripes pie...
My husband's favorite and he put in a request for it for Father's Day.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for visiting!
Melis
you are a ROCKSTAR of washi tape--just say'n! :)
Posted by: Diana Waite | June 16, 2012 at 09:46 AM
Always something cute to see when I visit. Hope you're having a wonderful summer and enjoying each day (as we are). I just had the honor of getting a blog make-over by the lovely Viola Mahr, if you have time to take a peek, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for sharing!
You always make me smile (and spend money...LOL)
Blessings,
Karen
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | June 16, 2012 at 01:10 PM
Oh, so many beautiful items! Love the fact that the kit uses handcrafted things from small businesses. And that cork tag is so adorable! The pie looks so yummy and too pretty to cut! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | June 16, 2012 at 03:13 PM
You are the most creative person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. You cook create sew and I am sure lots of other things as well. Love it all. The pie is stunning! It's all amazing eye candy. One talented girl!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | June 16, 2012 at 05:11 PM
Sipping my coffee, soaking in the beauty of each little detail in your lovely, scrumptious creations, Melissa!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | June 17, 2012 at 04:02 AM
May I just say...wow!? So many beautiful creations Melissa!
I just love to see what sweet little details you include on each card or gift. So sweet :)
Posted by: Susie Wittwer | June 17, 2012 at 04:59 AM
Stunning work as always Melissa! Thanks for the shout out for my flair! I appreicate it!! Save me a piece of that pie...... :)
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | June 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM
The cards are adorable and oh that pie looks great!!! My hubbie would have wanted one too! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | June 17, 2012 at 12:13 PM
You have not lost your touch... you just keep getting better and better. You share so much already one should not ask for more but, maybe you would be so kind and show the finished stone work? See I have this theroy that your creativeness knows no bounds, and I'm thinking a fireplace ok'd by you would be amazing. Just saying.
Posted by: Domenico | June 17, 2012 at 01:19 PM
Love your creativity!!! always so inspiring when I visit:) Any leftover pie by any chance...hehe!
♥Bev
Posted by: Bev W. | June 17, 2012 at 01:38 PM
You are too sweet Kolleen. Thanks for your kindness!
Hope youre enjoying a beautiful summer.
Melis
Posted by: Melissa Phillips | June 18, 2012 at 10:13 AM
You are unbelievable! Crafty and a chef...Kudos to you!!
Thank you for all the amazing inspiration you provide. :)
Hugs,
Lisa xx
Posted by: Lisa M | June 21, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Something I’ve found being in this business for decades.
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