Father Christmas and winter birds...

Good morning friends.  Here we are at Friday again....so happy to have my noise maker here with me for the rest of the week...now time to get back into our weekend routine, which I love.  I've decided that age 6 is the hardest age yet...I feel like I need to read a book or 10 of them to understand what this age is all about.  I feel I'm flunking in the motherhood department as I am constantly scratching my head and wondering about the huge range of emotions that come out of this little one on a daily basis....sigh...time, attention, love, patience, and gentleness...my goals for today.  I sure am thankful she's patient with me....I've never been a mama before.

   I miss the snow....we haven't had any of it yet this year....we normally get a good dose of it once or twice each winter here in the high desert, but nothing yet.  I really can't wait....there's something so incredibly beautiful and serene about the snow falling outside...the soft sound of slush under tires as the cars drive slowly by...and the brilliance of it as it lights up the night with the moon shining down.  This year we no longer live in the city....we are country folk and are surrounded by land on every side for as far as we can see....only one house on the hill above us...we love our neighbors.  So, this year I am especially anxious for the snow to start falling.  

This card reminds me of winter with the pale creams, golds, and silvers.....and the sweet Father Christmas image.  I have received a few questions as to where I find my vintage images.  I would love to share my source with you.  HERE is a super cute and fun vintage shop where I found a hefty stash.  Happy shopping.  I also used Papertrey Ink Guidelines Two stamp set....the image is stamped very lightly in Chai Tea Vintage Ink just to add a softness to the background paper by Melissa Frances.  I used Doodlebug and Pink Paislee glitter, K&Co. stickers, and a Hambly sticker as well.

Lastly, a tag set in juicy, holiday colors....something about the bright, fruity colors of the season that warm my heart as well....I'm reminded of fruit baskets, Christmas trees, pomegranate salad, homemade suckers, gum drops....   I've got a thing for making gift tags...they are so much fun to pretty up.  This set uses Basic Grey and K&Co. paper, Maya Road flowers, Martha Stewart glittered birds, Papertrey Ink ribbon and buttons, and the Christmas Vintage Clear Art Stamp Set by Crafty Secrets.  
 

Hope you're all enjoying these early December days.

Melis
 
 
 
 

Comments

[Cathy]

Maybe the snow is on its way. There is a big storm brewing off the coast of CA. and headed here Sunday/Monday. They say it's a cold one so maybe it will venture your way later in the week!

[Debbie Halbert]

Beautiful, as always. Thank you for the vintage tag resource. I'll be spending way too much money!

Debbie

[mary D]

Hello Melis, I visit your blog everyday in hopes of your gorgeous goodies bring inspiring visions my way. I love your creative card art. I can't get enough. But I need a store with everything you use in it! :)Thankyou for taking the time to share your ideas.

[bettyann]

Lovely cards ..wish being a Mother came with a set of instructions..my lovely one is 26 and I am still scratching my head over her range of emotions..but I tell her wait, I am your best cheerleader...so take care..you are doing the best you can without instructions..

[Ingrid]

I always love to read your blog posts. You have such a wonderful style of writing. Your card is beautiful. The tag set is my favorite. Lovely colors and embellishments.

Have a wonderful weekend!

[Kerri Norrod.]

I absolutely love the cards you made. Thanks so much for sharing your creative art with us.

[Kim Hesson]

i bet your a wonderful momma! and 6 is easier then 15! boy those emotions don't stop when they are girlies! love your stuff as always!

[Alyssa B]

I LOVE the gift tags, they are beyond pretty. Yep, 'gentle' that is how I would describe you, no need to worry, you're doing fine!

[Marion]

Another fabulous card and beautiful tags to study. Your lovely work never fails to inspire. Thank you for sharing them with us all.

Marion, UK

[David]

I love this card, these are extremely beautiful and Christmas fruit baskets idea

[Melody Reynolds]

Melissa, I love your blog and am such a fan of vintage cards. Hope you have a great holiday season!

[Kim FAucher]

LIttle girls are hard work for us mommas ... my Erin is 8 and just now going through the emotional roller coaster thing you mentioned so I love knowing I am not alone on this beautiful journey of motherhood (;
Beautiful cards..I love that vintage Santa and his snowy tree so sparkly.. and you have got me on a doily kick ;)
Peace
Kim

[Cheri Mosgrove]

Hi Melissa! Your post made me laugh. . . I've also got a 6 year old. My love is a boy but let me tell you. . . they can boggle a momma's mind too! :-) Just when I think I get one stage figured out, everything changes on me! I always hug him and say "Good thing I love you soooo much!" Have a blessed weekend and I'll be hoping for snow right along with you!

[Sharron / Sharrahug]

You make such beautiful creations, Melis! I really enjoy coming here to see what you've made..........and I'm never disappointed.
Hope you get some snow soon.
Huggies ~
Sharron ♥

[JOY]

I just love those vintage cards at the beginning of your post! My name is JOY so I just love this season and I just can't resist all the JOY decorations!

[Charlene Austin]

OMGosh the pink and green bird tags are seriously blowing me away!! AWESOME!

[Sandra Lomas]

it shows that you love making your craft projects. they are so yummy to look at. always.