life is but a dream..

I don't know quite where to begin, except to say, that I am still smiling and thinking of my time teaching, laughing, and meeting new friends at the Reflections Event.  It truly was an experience I will never forget.  I have been thinking so much about those that I met...their love and friendship and support means so much more than they'll ever know.  I enjoyed talking with them while I taught...getting to know them and appreciating them for the wonderful women they are.  I remember names such as Mary, Collette (perhaps she spells it with a K?), Cybil (perhaps she spells her name with an S :)), Annie, Suzy, Katie, Mara May, Susan, Debi, Deena, Kim and Kim, Christine, Cheryl, the Las Vegas girls :), Maggie, Elena, Karen, Stephanie.....I wish I could remember the names of each person I met....but believe me, I will remember your beautiful faces, and the warm welcome and friendship that you shared with me.  I hope we get to meet again. 

I brought home the sweetest, shabbiest, dreamy craft tote I've ever laid eyes on made by Kim Caldwell...such a treat to meet her.  Thank you Kim for chatting with me and making me smile.  My bag's name is Josette....and she has a prominent place in my home :)  You MUST check out Kim's bags....words can't begin to describe them.

Tonight, I smell fresh cut green grass and baby lotion as my husband is out mowing the lawn in the dark :), and my little one has just had her bath and smells just as sweet as can be.  I hear crickets and silence and it feels so wonderful to be home, although Newport Beach has to be one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited....I am completely enchanted with Balboa Island and feel the need to leisurely stroll down each quaint little street.

Before I head off to catch up on many things, I'd love to share a card I created for Emma's Paperie.  While I was creating it, I was planning on donating it to the silent auction that took place over the weekend to raise money for heart disease....such a wonderful cause and it made creating it much more meaningful.  Step-by-step photos and instructions along with a supply list can be found on HERE on the Emma's Paperie blog along with many beautiful projects from the other designers. 

It's wonderful to talk with you...hope you all had a wonderful week and that this one is off to a sweet start.

Melis

Comments

[Lea Lawson]

This is gorgeous Melis! I love it!

~Lea

[Debbie Nelson]

Gorgeous....and the sentiment is sooo true!

[Alyssa B]

Oh! the beauty is breathtaking....

[Anabelle O'Malley]

I'm so glad that you had a wonderful time! The people at the event were truly blessed to meet you, too. Your Emma's card is to die for. Such a work of art with such a true sentiment!

[Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye)]

I'm so glad to know you're back. I MISSED you! I was going through withdrawal. It's not nice to make me suffer like that. I really am thrilled to know your had such a great time at the Reflections event and I'm certain the workshop attendees were privileged to receive your tutelage. Your card is the sweetest. Welcome home.

[Carole]

Wow, this is beautiful!

[Susan Shintaku]

It was so much fun taking a class from you. The projects were adorable. I hope you plan to come back to CA real soon.

Susan

[colette mcguill]

I feel so lucky that I was able to take a class from you! I feel like I learned so much. Your beautifuly work is always an ispiration to me!!!

Thank you,
Colette

[Char]

Glad your back :-) We missed you!!!

[Kay Sibley]

I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time at your event. This butterfly is simply breath taking! I can always sense your creations are made with love and thoughtfulness. This is so lovely!!!! ♥♥ Kay

[annie]

Loved your class and you are just the sweetest!!! I had such an awesome time in your class and I gave the cute little house to my 4 year old daughter...it meant a lot to her, so cute!!! Hope we weren't too disruptive! You are an angel!

[Stacy Cohen]

This is so beautiful!! It sounds like you had a wonderful time.

[jessi nagy]

hey there cutie,
what a fab weekend you girls had. Kim told me you got a tote. they so rock.
oxoxo,
jessi

[kim hesson]

It was so much fun meeting you and chatting for a bit! I just wish I was able to sit in on the class! You are very talented! Love the tote you picked to! One of my faves!

[suzielyons]

You are such a sweetie and I loved meeting you in person. You are as beautiful as the gorgeous projects you create. Thank you for making Reflections such a success!

xoxoxo

[Rebecca Ednie]

Exquisite! Those butterfly chipboard pieces are gorgeous and what a smart way to use them.

[Heidi Kilgore]

These are wonderful projects! I wish I could have been there with you. How do you find out about Reflections , and register? I would love to sign up for next years event. Welcome Home! glad you had a good time.

Hugs,

Heidi