Well hey....
How's today treating you? I'm feeling so happy today...a perfectly imperfect day around here...just how I like it....the good news is...I am crock-potting today, so I feel extra Betty Crocker-ish...a wee bit on the ball...and oh, so domestic :) I'm trying a copycat Cafe Rio recipe for shredded beef, lime rice, black beans...and some kind of green dressing that I could drink by the mug....any other Cafe Rio lovers out there?
A quick in and out for me today....a project with supplies AND instructions if yer in the mood to get your glitter on.... This little tag book was created for the Emma's Paperie blog this week....I'm drooling over these colors....I can't remember the last time I had so much fun creating something...
I sure hope you're not tired of my Jenni Bowlin paper obsession....really, truly...I would wallpaper my little girl's room in this stuff...perfectly shabby and oh, so pretty. If you're interested in creating your own...supplies and step-by-step instructions are up HERE on the Emma's Paperie blog.
Now...off to make some warm cookies for my little one...she are her hound dog are off following rabbit tracks in the snow...she's an Elmer Fudd fan...
Enjoy your Tuesday.
Melis
Saw your tutorial on the Emma's blog today and couldn't keep in my happy sighs...Gorgeous work Melissa!
Posted by: Sarah Martina | December 29, 2009 at 04:24 PM
Gosh, Melissa, isn't there anything that you do that isn't just so wonderful?!
Posted by: Lisa | December 29, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I love Cafe Rio...let us know how your recipe turns out, and please share. Another storm moving in tonight, so firing up the crockpot would be a great idea.
Posted by: Kathy W | December 29, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Mmmm...Cafe Rio. Do let us know if it's a good recipe! Gorgeous project today as well! Love it!
Posted by: Katie in UT | December 29, 2009 at 06:46 PM
The flowers in this project are lovely--gotta get me some! :) Hope your recipe turns out well... adore my crockpot, it totally saves my day sometimes.
Posted by: Elise | December 29, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Absolutely off the topic question? Did the boots you were looking for find their way to your home on Christmas Day?
I was so inspired by them and planned on ordering a pair for myself. As great luck would have it, I ran into a pair in my size - believe it or not - in a Farm King store in Kewanee, IL. I snatched them up and haven't taken them off for over two weeks. Thanks for ALL the inspiration, boots included!
Posted by: Sue | December 29, 2009 at 07:47 PM
i just love your tag book and will hop over to see instructions later. be kind to those little rabbits!!!!!
Posted by: Clare Lloyd | December 30, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Love the flowers you used... Where did you get them? :)
Posted by: Quirky | December 30, 2009 at 01:38 AM
looks like others are saying the same thing. gorgeous. will definitely check out the how to.
thanks.
Posted by: laura huffman | December 30, 2009 at 05:31 AM
Melissa this little tagbook is oh so lovely, beautiful and adorable.
Like all the other things ...you make such breathtaking things. I visit your blog every day and looking at all the things you make I can only make one conclusion: yoú are a very talented woman. And I am thankful that you are willing to share all those things with us. And I love your stories.
It's a daily pleasure for me to 'visit you"
Posted by: Stella | December 30, 2009 at 07:13 AM
What a gorgeous work of art. You are so talented. I love your projects! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | December 30, 2009 at 08:38 AM
wow.... this is beautiful. I would love to make one..... are there kits available? I just don't know how i would gather all the items needed for this!
I got the star just in time for my birthday girl... thank you... she loved it! (so did I)
Posted by: Denise | December 30, 2009 at 09:37 AM
Melissa, this is just beautiful. I love the perfect pink and vintage feel to all of it. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Posted by: Carol | December 30, 2009 at 10:23 AM
It's amazing! I love it! You're very talented!
Posted by: Grabka | December 30, 2009 at 10:55 AM
OOHHH! Absolutely gorgeous, Melissa. Love the colors, patterns, and yummy sprinkling of glitter.
Posted by: Keely Yowler | December 30, 2009 at 04:26 PM
Cafe Rio is the BEST! I've made their pork recipe too and it is always a hit! Love the little project, beautiful as always. You are always an inspiration!
Posted by: GingerD. | December 30, 2009 at 07:45 PM
So beautiful! Love the vintage and the glitter. I always love everything you create!
P.S. I got a Crock Pot for Christmas, and am going to try it out today! It is snowing so hard that I couldn't go to work!
Posted by: Cresta Woodruff | December 31, 2009 at 12:25 PM
So pretty, Melis!
And a Happy New Year to you, friend. May this new year be filled with goodness.
Posted by: teri | January 01, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful project! Good luck on your recipe!
Posted by: debbie standard | January 01, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Loving the tag album, this is terribly sweet!
Posted by: CK Chai | January 01, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Hi sweet Melissa! Hope this new year is treating you and your little bean well. I stop by often to admire your yummy treats and kind words. I'm always telling my mom something or other about you and your inspirational ideas, she wished you lived closer so we could be friends. I wish that too! :) Happy 2010.
Posted by: Elizabeth Jensen | January 01, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Beautiful little book! Love the layering. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kris | January 01, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Another beautiful piece of art! I love your tag book - your creativity never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for a place that I can come to each day and be inspired. Happy New Year Melissa!
Posted by: Debra | January 02, 2010 at 01:30 AM
I just found your blog, I'm so excited, your work is just fabulous and I'm in awe!!
Posted by: Karen W | January 02, 2010 at 03:22 AM
Stunning!
Posted by: Joy (dustypenny) | January 03, 2010 at 02:37 PM