Another fun challenge going on over at Papertrey Ink....this one is all about the "bag"....read all about Nichole's exciting news on her blog and get your scissors, stamps and glue dots out to play along in the bag challenge. All you have to do is alter a bag of some sort, link your creation to Nichole's post and you'll be entered into the drawing for.....a one of kind embroidered Papertrey Ink shopping tote and $100 Gift Card.
I decided to use the small glassine bags from Papertrey Ink and alter them a bit to fit right inside a handmade Valentine. I love to make these fun little bitty cards that are wrapped up with a gift right inside.
I used different Papertrey stamp sets here: Heart Prints, Love Songs, and Out of the Box. I used Papertrey Kraft, Pure Poppy, and Sweet Blush cardstock, and ink in Pure Poppy and True Black. Of course I tied these little bundles up with Vintage Cream satin ribbon also from Papertrey. Other supplies used here are some Maya Road velvet flowers and Making Memories Love Notes paper.
To go along with this challenge, Mish Wooderson has the most adorable handmade bag up for grabs on her blog....I adore it and you will too I'm sure!
A couple new items added to my etsy shop to share with you today. I'll be putting up the above Valentine Gift Cards in just a bit.
I used some of my favorite Melissa Frances scraps for this double heart card, and lots of fun touches on the "So Special" card.
Before I go, I wanted to let you all know how much your thoughtful comments mean to me....I have been truly touched by all of your support and kindness....thank you!
Annnnd.....don't forget the "a girl and her bag" challenge.....I hope you're having fun creating...I am having fun looking at your amazing creations!
Melissa
Oh my gosh - Beautiful!! Those are so creative, so unique - Adorable!!! So many ideas and Inspiration you give us - it's endless Melis. You are truly my favorite Artist - xo
Posted by: Sherri | February 05, 2009 at 10:55 AM
Love the Valentines. You are just the best. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Jolene
Posted by: Jolene Eborn | February 05, 2009 at 11:00 AM
These are all just marvelous! they evoke such sweetness.
Posted by: Gabriela | February 05, 2009 at 11:17 AM
You can even make a bag look gorgeous!
Posted by: Fink | February 05, 2009 at 11:20 AM
You can even make a bag look gorgeous!
Posted by: Fink | February 05, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Love your romantic style!
Posted by: Ashley Newell | February 05, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I love love love your style. Can you give tips on how you take such great photos of your projects? What kind of camera, lighting, light box (?) do you use?
Posted by: cari | February 05, 2009 at 12:13 PM
As always, amazing!!! I love coming to look at your lovely creations everyday. This was such a fun challenge and I wish I had more time to do something else, even though I do really like what I came up with. TFS!!!
Posted by: Melissa D. | February 05, 2009 at 12:20 PM
All are wonderful, but your cards are especially beautiful, Melissa! I adore the way you do your bows. I'm going to the Scrapbook Expo next weekend in Orange County, and can't wait to visit the Melissa Frances booth!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | February 05, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Your cards are just amazing, each one is a beautiful little piece of art!
Posted by: Tami McBeain | February 05, 2009 at 12:26 PM
So BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love the heart so much!!! HUGS!
Posted by: DeeDee | February 05, 2009 at 01:11 PM
Beyond beautiful!!! I am totally amazed at how beautiful all these cards are WOW!!!!
Posted by: Char | February 05, 2009 at 02:12 PM
hi, i have been following your blog for a while now, but never left a comment, just wanted to say that your work is stunning, ive loved all of it, great inspiration, thanks for sharing it all with us
Posted by: sharni | February 05, 2009 at 02:36 PM
I just recently found your blog and I wanted to let you know that I love it! You have a very soft romantic style and your creations are just beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your talent:)
Posted by: Dawn (stampinscotsgirl) | February 05, 2009 at 03:07 PM
All beautiful, every one! The details are incredible!! The flowers, the stitching, the colors, all perfect!!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | February 05, 2009 at 03:49 PM
I know, that probably I said that before but I'm in such a big impress of your works every time I am here... You have big talent :) and I'm happy that I can see your lovely works...
Posted by: funky-martita | February 05, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Beautiful! I find so much inspiration in what you create, although I could never come close to how you put everything together!
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | February 05, 2009 at 04:59 PM
your creations are heavenly - love how feminine and romantic they are!
Posted by: Karen Sullivan | February 05, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Hi Melissa,
everything is oh so scrumptious.
happy,happy to you and your family.
Terri
Posted by: Terri Conrad | February 05, 2009 at 07:31 PM
oh my...so very sweet and cute! you amaze me everyday!!!
thank you!!!
chelle
Posted by: chelle | February 05, 2009 at 07:57 PM
YOu're so awesome Melissa, these are over the top gorgeous:)!
Posted by: Geny Cassady | February 05, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Beautiful! I love the first and I LOVE the second!
Posted by: Alyssa Byron | February 05, 2009 at 08:41 PM
Melissa, how do you hit it out of the park EVERY time? These are all so lovely. . . You're amazing!
Posted by: Debbie (aka debbiedesigns) | February 06, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Aloha Melissa!
I've been checking your blog for a couple of months now, and I must say, your work is awesome! How do you do it? coming up with such cute and wonderful ideas? Thank you for inspiring...:-)
Posted by: Hasmade Designs | February 06, 2009 at 02:24 AM
Ahhh, so beautiful again today, Melissa! So sweet!
Posted by: Jackie W. | February 06, 2009 at 05:13 AM