You are my favorite month...I think....October is a very close 2nd...but I have loved your warm afternoons, golden sunsets, cool, crisp, early morning air, and your perfect temperatures all through the night as we snooze and breathe in sweet, fall air through wide open windows. You've come and gone too quickly for my taste. I'm already looking forward to feeling and experiencing you again next year.
This week has been a busy, busy week....but looking back at the busyness of it all brings a smile to my face. I have accomplished much, but not quite all that I intended. Part of the week was spent preparing 25 quarts of delicious freezer corn....my most favorite way to eat corn. Part of the week was spent organizing my craft room....this is a lifelong process I've decided, but each bit of organization brings me such satisfaction and breathes new life into the sweet space I love so much. Much of the week was spent with my little one, running her here and there, having her close by as her school week was very short, and just enjoying her little spirit.
I have a few cards to share with you today that are all about this most beautiful time of year. I used vintage images from Made by Janet and Iralamija. I also used many Papertrey Ink stamp sets....this first card uses the Leaf Prints stamp set.
Each card uses beautiful scrunched seam binding from Craft Spot....she has the loveliest fall collections available. I used the same sentiment on each card and it is from Papertrey Ink's 2009 Autumn Tags set.
This card uses Papertrey Ink's Fall Elegance stamp set.
Each card uses Maya Road chipboard hearts, Doodlebug Lily White glitter, and Prima flowers.
This last card uses Papertrey Ink's Harvest Berries stamp set....one of my faves!
And before I go....I created this quick little for the I am Doe blog and a friend yesterday using a sentiment from the same stamp set as mentioned above, the 2009 Autumn Tags, a washi tape autumn leaf cut using the Leaf Prints die collection, and a washi tape chevron border cut using the Chevron Stripes border die. I used Freckled Fawn washi tapes in Aqua and Gold Airmail and Orange Starburst.
Well, September is calling me outside this morning and I have apples waiting to be turned into applesauce and apple pie filling to bottle up and save for hungry tummies later.
Hope your weekend is beautiful!
Melis
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These are simply beautiful!!
Posted by: Susan | September 29, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Melissa... I love your beautiful fall cards! You are always such an inspiration to me. You make me want to run upstairs to my scrap loft and create! Thank you! I wish you would share pictures of your scrap room and share some of your organization ideas! Do you have a special way of organizing all your stash? I'm always in search of great ideas! Have a wonderful fall weekend with your family!
Posted by: Cathy Gomes | September 29, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Adorable! Love, love, love them! I must get some of that yummy colored ribbon and those little postcards make me want to just be a kid again. Fall is my favorite time and am looking forward to getting out this weekend. Enjoy your day and thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robin Barwacz | September 29, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Hi Melissa!
I just adore your cards! You are a surely a master crafter with great taste and a good eye for detail. I always admire your seam binding ribbon all tied up. It's always "perfect"! Could you possibly do a tutorial or show us how you master this skill of bow tying? My bows never come out like this! Oh pretty please if you can share your secret! :) Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Lori O. | September 29, 2012 at 11:04 AM
I love your blog. I look forward to each and every post with great anticipation. A peace fills me after one of your posts talking about your bean, canning, and creating. Almost like you live in an alter universe. I have a wonderful life as well just a different phase than you. God Bless!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | September 29, 2012 at 01:15 PM
Beautiful, beautiful! You are so very creative!
Posted by: jan m | September 29, 2012 at 02:19 PM
Looking at these cards just brings me a feeling of peace and contentment as I love this time of year. I can almost smell the delicious aromas that must be invading your home with all that wonderful food preparation going on. Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | September 29, 2012 at 03:44 PM
Oh my GOSH, what a delicious post. I just LOVE these cards... All the little elements on them are so perfect!! What a cute idea to dress up a little bottle of lotion, too - must remember that!!
Posted by: Meredith | September 29, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Melis~ YOU are such a gift in this creative world!! I love your posts. I too love fall and this adorable cards are a perfect reflection of it. They brought a smile to my face as I read your wonderful blog. I always look forward to your posts and I think you have put a serious "dent" in my wallet this morning!!! Thank you for all the inspiration you bring to me Melis! I wish we knew each other in real life. We would be wonderful friends :) kathy
Posted by: kathy sheely | September 30, 2012 at 07:52 AM
I could listen to you all day, I love the way you see the world all around you! Your cards express your beauty so perfect!
Crafty Hugs,
Pendra
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Posted by: MK handbag | October 06, 2012 at 02:38 AM
This set of cards is gorgeous. I especially love the last one - so dramatic with the black and white.
Posted by: maria f. | October 14, 2012 at 06:35 AM