sitting, snuggling with my little one...I think I haven't taken enough time to enjoy these moments with her lately. It seems there is always something that we mommies need to be doing, and to slow down and snuggle for a while is a task in itself...but one I enjoy so much more than anything else. Daddy is gone for a while, so last night we piled the pillows and blankets on the floor, popped some popcorn, and watched Peter Pan together....it's so much fun to have special mommy/Sierra moments with her....time is slipping away so quickly and I'm not ready to say goodbye to my little buddy yet.
After she fell asleep last night, I worked late and enjoyed some stamping, some glittering, and some paper-goodness :) 
Another new favorite color combo here. I love charcoal...not quite black, but still dark and deep...it's a very elegant color. It's so beautiful combined with cream and light purple-y pink. I used Papertrey Ink Polka Dot Basics stamp set here along with the Heartfelt Basics stamp set. The cardstock is beautiful Papertrey Vintage Cream and Silver Shimmer. I used Papertrey Lavender Moon ink to stamp and create the fun sentiment and happy polkas, and some Spring Moss satin to top if off. Also seen here is a Tattered Angels Glimmer Chip butterfly coated with clear glitter and sprayed with Cherry Blossom Glimmer Spray...these sprays create the most beautiful colors. They are so much fun to use. The paper is a new favorite of mine from Amy Butler/K&Co., and then my Fiskars scalloped scissors to create the decorative edge. Fun and easy.
Today brings a beautiful, melty, soggy, sunshiny day. Hope you're enjoying your weekend.
Melis
Stunning card and I love the colours.
Posted by: AnkieG | January 10, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Beautiful card melis!!
Posted by: Char | January 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Beautiful Card sweets - and cherish those mommy/Sierra moments, time goes so quickly melis! It's hard to believe my baby will be 7 January 24th....Oh goodness, where does the time go? Off to check out those fabulous links you always include! xoxo
Posted by: Sherri | January 10, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Such a beautiful card, wowsers!!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | January 10, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Fabulous card... so girly, glittery and fun.
Posted by: Barb F | January 10, 2009 at 01:37 PM
This is booootiful!!
Posted by: michelle | January 10, 2009 at 01:53 PM
This is booootiful!!
Posted by: michelle | January 10, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Very beautiful! you have such an eye for color combos!
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | January 10, 2009 at 02:03 PM
I've been following your blog for quite some time and honestly.... you make the most beautiful cards ever!!!! So much talent. Such a wonderful blog.
hugs,
shell
Posted by: Michelle (shell) may | January 10, 2009 at 03:43 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous!! You always have the most amazing flowers. Would you share where they are from or what brands they are?? Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Charlene Austin | January 10, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Oh yes! Those mommy & me moments are the greatest. Abby & I laid in her toddler bed and snuggled as we watched Elmo's Christmas (I know - it's Jan.) the other night and it was so precious to me!
Posted by: Mary | January 10, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Ohh La La, I love the color combos and as always, I am so in awe of your creativity and charm!
Your blog makes me happy-you are always so cheerful and thankful and positive-thank you!!
Posted by: Kelly | January 10, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Ohh La La, I love the color combos and as always, I am so in awe of your creativity and charm!
Your blog makes me happy-you are always so cheerful and thankful and positive-thank you!!
Posted by: Kelly | January 10, 2009 at 06:21 PM
Fabulous! I love the butterfly decoration with the flower.
Posted by: Anthea McConachy | January 10, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Love hearing how you have been enjoying your time with Sierra, Melis! Truly enjoy this time with her...they're so very precious!
This Amy Butler card is gorgeous! I just love the glittered butterfly, and I agree...it's such a beautiful color palette! Love it!
I'm counting down the days until the Reflections event! I get to go!!! Woohoo! :-D I can't wait to see what you have planned to teach! Could we have a sneak peek, pretty, pretty please? ;-D
Posted by: Christine P | January 10, 2009 at 08:25 PM
Hi Melissa,
Thank you very much for sharing your beautiful work that is so inspiring for most of us, that's why I left you an award on my blog. You can go over there to retrieve it!
Thanks,
Odette
http://www.handmadebyodette.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Odette | January 10, 2009 at 08:27 PM
What a Truly Gorgeous Card!! Just love the color combination and all the choices you put together....Thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy the snugglies and little things, they grow so Quickly.
Posted by: Cynde | January 11, 2009 at 12:22 AM
what a striking beautiful card, my favourite colour combination. I have admired your blog from afar for months now, so I thought I should pop by to say hi and thank you for your wonderful daily inspiration, its amazing. blog hugs, mandyxx
Posted by: Mandyb | January 11, 2009 at 01:41 AM
So Beautiful!!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | January 11, 2009 at 09:03 AM
What a beautiful card. I love the lace pieces. Wondering if they are real fabric lace or paper lace by some company. I have some K&Co paper lace, but nothing like the looks on your card. Thanks for the help if you read this message. Nancy
Posted by: Nancy in CA | January 11, 2009 at 09:13 AM
I'm just in love with this one. You are totally inspiring me to pull out my glitter and glimmer mist. YUM!!! Enjoy your special days with your little one. I know that I am trying to make the most of our last half days together. :(
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | January 11, 2009 at 09:39 AM
So beautiful!!
Posted by: Stacy Cohen | January 11, 2009 at 09:46 AM
This card is utterly gorgeous Melis! Just love that glittery butterfly!
~Lea
Posted by: Lea Lawson | January 11, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Perfection, Melis. I'm looking at each part of this masterpiece and going, "ohhhhhh." :) Very, very nice!
Posted by: teri | January 11, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Snuggle time is the best time spent with a little one!
Love your card too! ;o)
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