needs to be loved...isn't it amazing what any act of love has the power to do? Imagine a child who has never felt it before to suddenly be treated with love....to experience an act of love by someone else...love is magical, transforming, essential. I had a night to myself last night and so I watched The Secret Life of Bees....ohhh what a sweet movie....now up there as one of my all time favorites. It had me crying within the first 15 minutes and then here and there throughout....sometimes sad tears, but more often tears of awareness and the desire to try harder to love or find those who need to need to be loved. I hope you'll watch it and see for yourself.
So...a warm embrace for you today as I share a couple of cards and then set off on Saturday errands. 
Created with Melissa Frances papers and vintage image, Papertrey Ink Mega Mixed Messages, Life, and Beyond Basic Borders stamp sets, Rustic Cream cardstock, and Spring Rain and Chamomile Tea Dye inks, and a beautiful chipboard frame from Tattered Angels Regal Alpha Framed Fonts collection coated in a new Glimmer Mist color for fall called Caramel Apple....one of many beautiful new colors they're coming out with for CHA...and speaking of Tattered Angels and new CHA products...here is another peek at something new and fun...
I bought this cute wooden dress form from Kim Hesson and covered it with a new Bingo card from Tattered Angels....it is also coated in a new Glimmer Mist color called Creme de Rouge and embellished with Creme de Chocolat Regal Glimmer Chips and Embossed Regal Chips.
And lastly...this little card was created for the CPS blog. Our sponsor this week was My Sentiments Exactly....coupled with Melissa Frances paper and resin, Webster's Pages trim, and a 7gypsies shabby, painted chipboard tag.
I'm off to get supplies for my cookies....hope to share them with you tomorrow.
Enjoy your Saturday.
Melis
Had a great time at the pool today. We will be your pool buddies all the time. The girls played cute. I will have to send you an email with an invite to my blog if you are interested.
Posted by: Kendra Moore | June 27, 2009 at 07:02 PM
This is just amazing. I read that same book (in Spanish though) "La Vida Secreta de las Abejas" by Sue Monk Kidd 2 years ago and was absolutely smitten with her work. I'm thrilled to know you watched the movie. I didn't know the book had been made into a movie. Must find it at once. I adore your bingo card covered dress form too.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | June 27, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Of course I always love what you do! Loving the dress form that you did! Thanks for the movie preview! I'm going to try and get it to watch! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Posted by: Kim Hesson | June 27, 2009 at 08:12 PM
I LOVE the wooden dress form you altered...WOW
Posted by: Katie Squires | June 28, 2009 at 03:30 AM
Wonderful projects! I absolutely adore the dres form!!! I love the Secret Life of Bees. It was so heartwrenchingly wonderful. I just read another one of her books, The Mermaid Chair and liked it, too!
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | June 28, 2009 at 05:42 AM
*sigh* These projects make me happy! :o)
♥♥ Kay
Posted by: Kay Sibley | June 28, 2009 at 07:00 AM
I read the book. It was fabulous! I'll have to watch the movie. I love all of your creations. They're so shabby chic!
Posted by: Michelle | June 28, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Your work is always so inspiring Melissa. LOVE the dress form and bingo card. Fabulous!
Hugs, Kim
Posted by: Kim Caldwell | June 28, 2009 at 08:16 AM
Beautiful, Beautiful projects. I just love seeing your work. It is fantastic.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | June 28, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Awww Melis...I bought that mov ie and watched it the other night and cried!! But of coarse I cry with all sad movies!
beautiful cards!! You are now and always will be my inspiration!!!
Posted by: char | June 28, 2009 at 11:10 AM
What beautiful creations. I think you should do a tutorial on how to use the Tattered Angels glitter mist. For the life of me, I cannot figure it out. I always end up with a blobby mess and ruin my project. Hints/Tips?
Posted by: Justine | June 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM
So pretty, Melis!
Posted by: teri | June 28, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Hi Melissa,
i've recently taken the jump into the big wide blog world, i love love love your blog and all your wonderful creations - it's one of the first i ever came across and now i'm hooked - I have to check it out everydy.
You are such an inspiration.
Thank you so much - Julie xxx
Posted by: julie Baghurst | June 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM
As always, you do such dreamy work! I loved that movie...and the book...too! Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us :0)
Posted by: Catherine (DancingPearDesigns) | June 28, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Beautiful projects!! I have passed by that movie a few times at the video store but now I am going to rent it! Hope all is going well with your new house. I love hearing about all your finishing touches, it is going to be beautiful! After 2 years our house is finally getting completed and we are hoping to move in a few weeks.
Posted by: Annette | June 29, 2009 at 03:02 AM
Love that movie! Great projects (as always!)
Posted by: Sarah Martina | June 29, 2009 at 12:41 PM
I just finished reading the book about 3 weeks ago, and then I bought the movie....it IS so very good. I really like the dress form card, just adorable, as your projects always are! :)
Posted by: Lisa Beeman | June 29, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Gorgeous as always! Love the dress thingy (hee hee)
Posted by: fink | June 29, 2009 at 09:34 PM
I have read the book, and watched the movie. It just amazes me how some parents don't love or care for their children. Just hope there is someone out there for all those kids that makes them feel special. Your card is amazing as always.
Posted by: Stephanie Smith | June 30, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Oh I just LOVED that movie! Stunning cards as usual my friend! Have a fabulous birthday tomorrow!
Posted by: Lisa Dorsey | June 30, 2009 at 05:57 PM