This morning I made a wreath for a friend...springy, yellow-y, purple-y, green-ish, twiggy, willow-y...I love it. I made some muffins for my little one to snack on once she came home from school....I'm itching to create a card or two....but they'll have to wait until after bedtime tonight.
Clean sheets to put on beds, dusting to do, some play time, and I've got a fun project going on at work...getting out spring flowers, garlands, wreaths, topiaries, and decorating an arbor....I'm looking forward to it.
What are you making today? Whatever it is, I hope you enjoy it and that it makes you smile...creating is like sunshine for your soul I tell you :)
Just a little Papertrey love today....I used the Honey Bees stamp set along with the 2008 Bitty Dot Basics paper, White and Spring Moss cardstock, Summer Sunrise satin ribbon, True Black, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, and Ripe Avocado ink, and a New Leaf button. A little felt, some Making Memories paper, Kaisercraft gems, and some pretty, pretty lace paper from SEI that I coated in glitter....darn my obsession with glitter :) I smile when I see a speck stuck to my husbands forehead once in a while....is it bad I don't tell him it's there?
Hope you all are having a wonderful day...I sure am.
Melis
Wow! That black is unexpected in a completely delightful way. Nice job, cute girl. I love this pretty card.
Posted by: [email protected] | March 06, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Absolutly `beautiful` Melissa...
I aggree `creating is sunshine ` for the soul...
Have a lovely Weekend:)♥
Posted by: terrie bailey | March 06, 2009 at 01:53 PM
I think it's abnormal if I DON"T see glitter on DH and all three boys! This is a beautiful card, Melissa!!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | March 06, 2009 at 02:34 PM
Beautiful card, Melissa! You're right - creating IS sunshine for the soul...and it's a good thing I like to create, because it's another snowy day here at my house! :o)
Posted by: Wendy Sue | March 06, 2009 at 02:45 PM
I was hoping to hear that that lacey paper came with that wonderful glitter coat! I so hate to work with glitter yet I so love the look! Your card is totally amazing!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | March 06, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Gorgeous!! I feel like creating my card for your apron challenge tonight. Be back later with my post.
Posted by: Carol | March 06, 2009 at 03:32 PM
One word....GORGEOUS!
Melissa, you are one talented woman! I check your blog every day to read your delightful stories and see your beautiful creations. Thank you for sharing with us!
Posted by: Lisa | March 06, 2009 at 04:01 PM
This is so beautiful! I would have never thought to use black for the stems, but it works so well and makes a statement! Honey Bees is one of my fav PTI sets! I was laughing out loud thinking of you and your husband's glittery forehead! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Melissa | March 06, 2009 at 05:00 PM
How gorgeous! I love the white trim on the bottom! I am working on another quilt, a baby girl one this time for my cousin with pinks, greens and chenille...yum! I'll post pics on my blog when I'm done! =)
Posted by: Danielle | March 06, 2009 at 05:10 PM
have i mentioned what a wonderful breath of fresh air you are? an amazing woman that touches my life daily! i have struggled with a wee touch of depression and stress for some time now, and although i do know that it is all most definitely in the Lord's hands, i struggle...you remind me to struggle a little less and create a little more...i do something creative daily, and kiss my daughter daily, and remember that life is as beautiful as we choose to make it...thank you for that!
chelle
Posted by: Chelle | March 06, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Oh how I love to visit your boggity blog for a little inspiration! Darn that thing I have to do every day.....go to work! GORGEOUS stuff girlie! HUGS!
Posted by: DeeDee | March 06, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Love, love, love it! Perfection- what a bright spot this is in my day! : )
Posted by: Carol | March 06, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Just a lovely card! Love the bottom detailing!
Posted by: Fink | March 06, 2009 at 08:17 PM
Oh, that card is so beautiful!! Love the colors and the sparkle!
Posted by: debi @ life in my studio | March 06, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Melissa - I love your card. That SEI glitter lace paper looks like a snowy scene with the sun shining on it.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 07, 2009 at 05:00 AM
I love this, so pretty and glittery. I love seeing glitter on my husband or my little boy.
Posted by: Daniela | March 07, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Gorgeous Melissa! I would love to know how you got the glitter on the lace paper....spray adhesive? It's looks wonderfully even.
Posted by: Dana G | March 07, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Love this card Melissa! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! You should post pics of your springy decor, I am sure it is beautiful and inspiring! {{HUGS}}
Posted by: Geny | March 07, 2009 at 03:07 PM
I recently bounced across your blog and I want you to know that it is fantastic! You have a whole lotta talent! I think everything you make is stunning! I don't comment a whole lot on blogs I visit, but I had to leave one here. Stunning I tell ya....stunnnniinnnggg!
Posted by: Tammy | March 07, 2009 at 06:36 PM
That is really lovely!
Posted by: Mary MacAskill | March 07, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Beautiful art and wonderful blog!
Posted by: Tracy | March 08, 2009 at 06:55 AM
I am giggling here. My hubby had a speck on his nose at church today. I love it when he has that girly glow. This is beautiful. I love all the layers.
Posted by: Dawn B. | March 08, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Love the card...you inspire me to create more!
Posted by: Julie Johnson | March 08, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Simply stunning! Love the flower bling centers and the glitter on the lacey border below. I did not realize that Honey Bees had that grass/reeds in it...love it! :>
Posted by: Karen | March 08, 2009 at 06:34 PM
Love the beautiful card! And no, it's not bad not to tell your husband about the glitter. Even husbands are more adorable with glitter! :-)
Did you just use pinking sheers on the card displayed today? Or is that a new die cut that I'm just not recognizing? Thanks!
Posted by: Roxanne | March 08, 2009 at 10:29 PM