Today is so beautiful....hope it is where you are too.
She peddled, I ran...I balanced her, she looked at the pretty trees and birdies...I balanced her and steered the bike...and she leaned non-stop...yep, she's a leaner :) We'll go again today and tomorrow and just keep trying...I want to be there when she masters her bike riding....only happens once, right?
I have just a few minutes this morning and have a sunshiny card for you. Pretty, pretty new Melissa Frances Fresh Twist paper here along with rubon and trim, Maya Road flower, a K&Co. Cut N Paste tag and bauble, and some Martha Stewart seam binding.
It's time to get to work.
Enjoy your day!
Melis
You have a great day too!!! beautiful card!!! I ran and played outside with the grandkids this weekend. we chased bubbles and had a great time!!!
Posted by: Char | March 31, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Hi my name is Christine,every now and than I like stopping by,it's the first time I post a comment,I just wanted you to know that I think your cards are really beautiful,full of love and tenderness!
It's nice to stop by!!
Posted by: christine | March 31, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Beautiful!!!! I love the mix of pp's... I could just oooh and aaah over your cards for hours! LOL!!
Posted by: ~Carla~ | March 31, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Tee hee!
My son was a leaner, too! He leaned toward the 'training wheel that used to be there' - his usual pose...
He learned! He rode! He rides!!!!
Adorable...
Posted by: Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) | March 31, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Okay - that card's got my name written all over it (if you know what i mean). Thanks for the great bike update. I forgot to tell you about the tendency to lean. Keep at it. You're doing the right thing. {hugs}
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 31, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Beautiful card! My daughter will be learning to ride a new bike once the weather get nicer. Oh, and once we get the bike! How old is yours?
Posted by: Kristi | March 31, 2009 at 02:04 PM
This card is SO beautiful! If I borrow it as inspiration for a Mother's Day card, will you mind?
btw: 'cut and paste tag'?
~Shari
Posted by: ~Shari | March 31, 2009 at 02:10 PM
what a gorgeous combination! I am always so surprised at the different products you put together!
Posted by: Danielle | March 31, 2009 at 03:10 PM
GORGEOUS! Oh how I miss visiting you every day. Maybe work will slow down again...one can only hope! LOVE your stuff girlie! HUGS!
Posted by: DeeDee | March 31, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Absolutetly beautiful!
Posted by: tina | March 31, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Absolutetly beautiful!
Posted by: tina | March 31, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Gorgeous! I wish I could find the beautiful Melissa Frances papers that you use. I've searched everywhere and can't find them. Your blog is my favorite eye candy. Thanks for sharing your sunshine.
Posted by: Susi | April 01, 2009 at 01:40 AM
Lovely Melissa!! Love the collage of papers and the sweet flower!!
Thanks for bike update! I have three that learned before they were four. I'm thinking my last may be a little older before she learns?? She will be four in June but still loves her trike.....Hmmmm, I think it will take some convincing on my part to work up her confidence!!
In response to the previous post....Ebay has a large selection of Melissa Frances papers and products!
Posted by: Lori R (loree2000) | April 01, 2009 at 06:31 AM
beautiful card - how i learned to ride a bik - i put my bike next to a set of stairs - put one foot on a stair step - the other on the pedal - and pushed off from the step! and ta dum - i learned to ride without training wheels - i'm 58 and can still remember doing this!
your little cutie will learn when it's right time for her...maybe in months..
Posted by: sarita | April 01, 2009 at 06:55 AM
beautiful!!!
yay!!! for lesson one and no owies!! good luck today!
chelle
Posted by: Chelle | April 01, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Beautiful card!! Isn't it great to be able to teach our children new things. Brings back many memories of when my kids were younger.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | April 01, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Very lovely card. I love the flower on it with the pearl in the center. Great job!!!
My youngest is a leaner too. It was awesome to see my oldest ride a bike on his own for the first time. I was brought to tears. I was so proud of him and yet sad that my little boy was growing up. I hate those moments, when you realize they are getting older.
Posted by: Melissa D. | April 01, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I'm so jealous of your biking riding days. I remember my 3 learning how to ride and it is wonderful. Try to capture some of it on video. It is a joyous time.
Posted by: donna calamari | April 01, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Stunning card, and I LOVE this sketch. Heading to my craft room to go play with my MF supplies...thanks for the inspiration! PS..still enjoying snow here in Utah this week :)
Posted by: Kathy W | April 01, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Your work is beautiful!! I look on your blogg every day to see what you up to. Please keep it up, I look forward to it every day.
Posted by: Judy Biggerstaff | April 03, 2009 at 07:30 AM
I love this story, Melissa. I can just see you running along behind her...smiling...laughing...enjoying the beautiful moment! :)
Megan
Posted by: [email protected] | April 06, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Hi,
I am looking to have made a few 8x6x2 gift boxes made. Something lovely. Do you do anything like that? If, not do you know where to direct me?
Thank you,
Sue Shanahan
www.sueshanahan.com
Posted by: Sue Shanahan | September 29, 2009 at 06:49 AM