Hello, rainy, drizzly, foggy, glorious Friday! My husband opened the blinds this morning and said, "It's your favorite kind of day today!" Yep...it's beautiful.
I've got my little sidekick home with me today as she only has 4 day school weeks, but she keeps herself busy with a Craft Club she's started with some of her little friends. For a few months now, each Friday they come over and they get crafty, from putting on plays, decorating cupcakes, creating collages, making cards, playing with washi tape :), and today, making sack puppets. I love it and so enjoy her creativity and that of the other little beings that come along to enjoy the day with her.
I created these two projects with her in mind and for the Emma's Paperie blog. Our challenge this week has been on Typography and I so enjoyed it. Both projects use products from the Hello Friend collection from Glitz Design....the sweetest collection of images, colors, sentiments, etc. I adore it.
I do love this little girl...forever and ever, she is mine, ours.
You can find all of the supplies used on both of these projects HERE on the Emma's Paperie blog.
Just wanted to share a quote I love with you today:
"We should remember that saying 'I love you' is only a beginning. We need to say it, we need to mean it, and most importantly we need consistently to show it. We need to both express and demonstrate love."
—David A. Bednar, "More Diligent and Concerned at Home"
Enjoy the day!
Melis
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Sounds like a fairy tale crafty house at the Phillips homestead today! Enjoy!
Posted by: Nancy Penir | January 25, 2013 at 09:20 AM
What fun. I loved crafting with my Mom and always had lots of fun with my son when he was young. He teases me that there was always plenty of "stuff" available for whatever project he wanted or needed to do. Have a terrific day.
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 25, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Gorgeous card and layout! How sweet that your daughter is enjoying a craft club with her friends! My Mom always encouraged art and creativity in our house...how fun! Have a great weekend, hugs!
Posted by: Maria | January 25, 2013 at 01:14 PM
As always, your card and layout are just beautiful! I thought I was the only one who loves rainy days. Glad to know someone else feels the same way. Your little one is certainly taking after her mama! It's wonderful that she enjoys creating, too.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | January 25, 2013 at 03:13 PM
Gorgeous!! Love your style!! Is the heart on the card made from wax and a seal? it's lovely!!
Posted by: Lynne W | January 25, 2013 at 06:34 PM
What a beautiful blog post today, Melissa. I love the idea of a Craft Club! That is the sweetest idea ever! I will share that idea with my nieces. They will love it! I also especially love the quote at the end of your post. I have been trying to do exactly that in the last few weeks. thank you so much for sharing a piece of yourself with us. I always love to visit, even if I don't always comment. Have a wonderful day!
P.S. Rainy days are my favorite, too! =)
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | January 25, 2013 at 09:20 PM
Oh, how awesome that she's started a craft group!! It's such a wonderful thing to watch creativity in kids, isn't it?
Posted by: Meredith | January 25, 2013 at 11:10 PM
So GORGEOUS your card and scrappage and that quote so true!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | January 26, 2013 at 02:02 AM
i have been watching your little one grow up. such a sweetie!
Posted by: rush | January 26, 2013 at 02:10 AM
Melissa, I like your card, but I LOVE your layout! It immediately melted my heart!! How beautiful, both your daughter and the design and colors of your layout! I need to do more layouts of my daughter! (age 11)
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | January 26, 2013 at 02:19 AM
"Love" your layout!! Saying it, meaning it and showing it :)
Posted by: jan m | January 26, 2013 at 02:28 PM
Beautiful card and LO!! That is so cute that Sierra (hope I spelled her name right~) has a crafting group!!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | January 26, 2013 at 05:32 PM
Hei der! Jeg er på jobb surfe rundt bloggen din fra min nye iphone! Ville bare si at jeg elsker å lese gjennom bloggen din, og ser frem til alle dine innlegg! Hold deg suveren arbeidet!
Posted by: sac a main femme | January 28, 2013 at 12:10 AM
You are an inspiring example for Sierra; it must be lovely to encourage her and see her creations. Your LO and card are stunning; as ususal:)
Posted by: Stella | January 28, 2013 at 12:39 PM
As always, you warm my heart. Brings back memories of when my mom was alive and sent me packages and little things in the mail. And, how at 9, my little girl had some cry time--especially 9 if I remember right. Everyone is against the 9-10 yr olds.
Every day I read your messages--Thanks so much--Ann
Posted by: Ann | January 29, 2013 at 09:31 PM
There are always so many little details to love in your creations. I have to look at each of them over and over to find something I didn't see before. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.
Posted by: mary anne guth | February 01, 2013 at 03:50 PM