yes, this happens to be my husband's favorite fast food joint in Vegas---but I'm talking out my speedy little post tonight...I do believe the last few hours of motherhood kicked me in the rear tonight and I'm tuckered!
So...I'm feeling a little Melissa Frances-ish tonight---no surprise---but I just wanted to share a couple of things because I received a delightful bunch of her new blank chipboard shapes in the mail last week. They've been screaming at me to use them, and I finally got up the nerve after reading the Melissa Frances Scraphouse Club newsletter for this month. Teresa McFayden is the guest designer and used the chipboard and covered them in MF glitter---so beautiful--and tempting. I had to give 'er a go. And, Carolyn has two darling Halloween layouts in this as well, one using bat shaped chipboard. Be sure to grab a wet wipe as you set you little eyes on Sherelle's ADORABLE Fall projects---ohhhh....I won't tell you anymore, you have to see them for yourself. If you want to subscribe to the newsletter, go here and you'll start receiving it bi-monthly. I thrive on this beautiful treat and love to open my email when it arrives.
This is a card I made for the CPS blog this week. We were lucky enough to use Prism Metallic cardstock as our sponsor product, and I'm hooked. I sanded the edges of it and it created such a beautiful accent color to the original cardstock---kind of reminded me of toasty marshmallows.
Anyway, the pumpkin is a chipboard shape from Melissa Frances, and the paper, glitter, buttons, and cardstock sticker are also Melissa Frances products. Love the cute little felt leaves from American Crafts, and the flourish and velvet ric rac from Maya Road.
More Melissa Frances paper, cardstock sticker, rubon, tag, and vintage cookie cutter. You know my happiest dreams are filled with Melissa Frances products---so thankful to design for her!
I must check out for the night so I can be a happy momma in the morning.
Hope you all had a great Monday!
Melissa
Wow, what great cards, thanks for the info, just joined.
Posted by: flossie | October 16, 2007 at 06:45 AM
Beautiful cards - as always!! Hope you have a wonderful mommy day today! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | October 16, 2007 at 07:26 AM
Gorgeous - as usual. I too love MF products. Can I ask what you used to adhere the lil cookie cutter? I have some at home but haven't quite figured out what will work best to adhere it to the card/project. Thanks Melissa!
Posted by: deb | October 16, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Adorable cards Melissa! Lovin' that glittered pumpkin! SO cute!
Posted by: Kandis Smith | October 16, 2007 at 07:36 AM
Just started getting the MF newsletter, and you're right - it's a visual treat!
Posted by: Pat | October 16, 2007 at 07:58 AM
Love those cards! I collect vintage cookie cutters, so I especially like the teacher card. Your work is amazing!
Posted by: Vanessa | October 16, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Gorgeous cards!!!
OH HOW I MISS IN-n-OUT!!! We used to live in Cali but moved to Oregon and we sure get those cravin's every once in a while!
Posted by: Julie O. | October 16, 2007 at 09:38 AM
I love it!
Posted by: Maricarmen Maza | October 16, 2007 at 11:59 AM
I saw your pumpkin card on CPS and thought it was great! I will have to look at the newsletter.
Posted by: Fink | October 16, 2007 at 01:40 PM
You make me so happy, I just love going on line and checking to see that you have updated your blog, it just makes me happy, Thank you
Posted by: Darlene | October 16, 2007 at 03:21 PM
Oh MF products are so awesome! I have not seen that new chipboard anywhere...guess I better go hunting. hee hee I do have some MF stamps on hold for me. Can't wait to play with those. I need to stock up on some of these products for sure!! Great job on the cards...always a treat to see you post your work!! :)
Posted by: Sonda | October 16, 2007 at 04:20 PM
Such beautifulness that you created--love them both. I agree to about the MF newsletter --it's always packed with inspiration. Linda
Posted by: Linda Albrecht | October 16, 2007 at 09:01 PM
I've just started receiving the MF newsletter, and really is so full of great ideas and inspiration.
I just love both your little cards here Melissa! Especially the little pumpkin in the first and the little cookie cutter in the second.
Posted by: Sofi | October 17, 2007 at 01:43 AM
Beautiful cards as always Melissa!! :)
Posted by: Beatriz Jennings | October 17, 2007 at 10:01 AM
ouaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh !!! everything is wonderful !!!
Posted by: celine | October 17, 2007 at 12:25 PM
hey hey - I missed out on a treat...but that's good news for you - and another pub I get to see! LOVE all your creations...so beautiful Melissa!!
Posted by: Wendy Malichio | October 19, 2007 at 12:46 PM