Hello June~ So happy you're here! I can't remember a summer break I have been more excited for and I don't really know what the difference is other than I think I'm relaxing a bit as a mom. Actually, I'm sure I am and it feels so good. Our first real day on summer break and I love the sounds of my little one drifting throughout the house, her toys spread out here and there, taking her with me on errands, stopping to lay down and snuggle together, not having to say "not now" so much because we have more "us" time...she is my focus.
My project today was created for the Simple Stories blog and uses many of their Simple Basics products in the Summer Fresh Collection. I have to say that the Summer Fresh collection is my all time favorite summer line...so much to love about it including the denim and burlap paper, sweet florals, plaid, chevron, polka dots, etc.
I created a set of three cards and embellished a bag that coordinates. I used my Papertrey Ink Seeing Stars dies to cut different sizes of stars in coordinating patterns and then stitched them either around the edges or down the center to add a homespun feel and more texture. I love how stitching can do that so quickly and easily.
The supplies used on this project can be found on the Simple Stories blog HERE.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Melis
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Posted by: dee | June 04, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Darling star creations Melissa! Star dies are definatley on my list. Enjoy your summer break with your little one ;)
Posted by: Lisa | June 04, 2012 at 06:13 PM
Denim and burlap paper? Where can I get this? Enjoy summer with your family.
Posted by: Sarita | June 04, 2012 at 08:08 PM
oh my goodness! I LOVE all of your creations--thanks for inspiring me! :)
Posted by: Diana Waite | June 04, 2012 at 10:06 PM
joy. sewing, paper, embellishments. love all of it. and the time to spend with a precious soul. enjoy.
Posted by: laura huffman | June 05, 2012 at 03:16 AM
LOVE the cards!!!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | June 05, 2012 at 05:23 AM
gorgoeus projects Melissa :) thanks for all your fab inspiration ♥
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | June 05, 2012 at 10:07 AM
You are so good at mixing patterns and making gorgeous projects of them!! The first one will be a great place to store those summer memories with your little one!
Posted by: jan m | June 05, 2012 at 02:25 PM
Love love love all your stars!!! Adorable! Incredible!! Don't even think I can pick a fave...just love them all:)
Posted by: Shilo Miles | June 05, 2012 at 09:58 PM
Oh so cute and colorful!! Love them!!!! Glad you are enjoying your "bean" time!!! I love that today is my grandson's last day of first grade... I'm like you, so much more fun to not say "not now" and just relax! Love not having a schedule and if they want to spend the night, no worries about school!!!! LOL!!!
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
Hugs,
Teri
Posted by: Teri | June 06, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Enjoy your summer time with your family...love the lazy days of summer...Melissa your artwork always amazes me...love how you layer...
Posted by: Peggy Lee | June 06, 2012 at 11:55 AM
All I can say is that I absolutely love what you do!
Posted by: Trell | June 06, 2012 at 09:31 PM
I always find inspiration from your blog. You put a smile on my face when you post something new. But, enjoy your summer with your little girl. We can wait, she can't. The days go by much too quickly for you to worry about your followers. We'll be here whenever you're ready. Now go play!
Posted by: Mary Ann | June 07, 2012 at 09:45 AM