How I wish I had a green thumb....I love to buy flowers and plant them...I love to eat fresh veggies from the garden....but if my flowers live long enough to enjoy, and my veggies make it to the picking and eating stage....it's a wonder. I can grow squash like no-body's business though.
I've been enjoying the new Creative Scraps from Crafty Secrets lately....the vintage images take me away and make me dream of life long ago where you hung your linens out on a clothesline, bottled up fresh peaches and pears, and put your best dress on to head to the grocery store :) I am enchanted with anything vintage and the stories behind each element.
A favorite image of mine from Country Home...I'm a lover of old weathered Coca Cola crates...so this picture is heaven to me. I used it as an inspiration piece for my card this morning.
See this is the flower patch I enjoy in my dreams.
I used Papertrey Ink's Gold Shimmer cardstock, White Sympathy stamp set for the beautiful flourish, and Beyond Basics: Borders sentiment for the sentiment. The ribbon is beautiful Dark Chocolate grosgrain, ink is also Dark Chocolate and Raspberry Fizz. The journaling label is from Creative Imaginations, paper from DCWV, the flowers have been dusted with pink glitter, and here is a link for the darling vintage image from Crafty Secrets Creative Scrap Garden collection.
Today as the fresh morning breeze flows through my house and my little one plays house and chatters to all of her stuffed animals and imaginary friends, I am so content and happy and thankful for every little thing.
We're getting everything ready for a BBQ with daddy in just a couple of hours....I love Saturdays.
Enjoy your day today.
Melis
P.S. I'll post the muffin recipe for you tomorrow :) Thanks for waiting.
What a great card, love the flowers.. I wish I could garden too, but seems like it never turns out like I envision it...
Posted by: Angela | May 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Beautiful as always!! hugs,T
Posted by: Teresa | May 16, 2009 at 11:32 AM
A lovely post with wonderful photos of a heartwarming card! I adore those tiny flowers with the pink glitter. Precious!
Posted by: Gabriela | May 16, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I love this vintage look, too. Those Crafty Secrets images are irresistable!
Enjoy your BBQ!
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | May 16, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Oh I love weathered coke crates. I have one in my living room now!
Posted by: Mary | May 16, 2009 at 02:04 PM
I love this card! Crafty Secrets has so many great products.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | May 16, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Drooool! I love this beautiful card. Amazing mix of colors and elements!
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | May 16, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Sounds like the perfect day! Enjoy your family!
♥♥ Kay
Posted by: Kay Sibley | May 16, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Gorgeous as always M!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | May 16, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I *almost* bought a Coke crate today! I bought some blue ball jars with fun tin lids and an old sewing drawer instead. I'm hoping that crate is still there when I have a chance to go again.
I hope you are doing well Melissa!
Posted by: Davinie | May 16, 2009 at 09:24 PM
I love visiting you page, it always puts a smile on my face
Posted by: Justine | May 17, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Wonderful!!!!!! Things must have been simple then, lol. So enjoyed the post!!! Gotta get shopping :o)
Posted by: dee | May 18, 2009 at 05:08 AM