color me cozy...

**Edited to add that the Vintage Valentine Card and Wall Hanging Kits have gone up for sale early at The Scrappy Gourmet**

Happy Saturday to you all!  I thought I'd pop in and share our next Photo Inspiration Challenge with you before I get busy with the Saturday stuff around here.  This photo is oh, so tasty, warm, and cozy....hope you enjoy it and Miss Leslie, we love you...thanks once again for sharing your photos with us.   

(Photo courtesy of A Creative Mint)

Do ya love it?  Will ya play? Awww come on....I have LOVED looking at your beautiful creations based off of last week's photo....if I haven't gotten around to commenting on your creations quite yet...I promise I will.  Anyway, on Wednesday I'll be posting my card or project based on this heaps-of-inspiration photo and will have a few special guests to link you to once again showing their creations...can't wait.

And...since I have love on the brain, I couldn't wait to share with you a new card kit and project kit that will go on sale February 1st at The Scrappy Gourmet...here are just a few peeks... 
  
 
  
 
I'll be back on the 1st to show you more.

And lastly...because we're friends, and friends share....I've just got to show you this....since it's breakfast time here and all...

(Photo courtesy of Country Living magazine)

Mmmmm....here's the recipe...mine would never, ever look this pretty...I'd still eat it though.

Have a wonderful day!

Melis
 
 

Comments

[Abby]

Another awesome photo to get my crafty juices flowing...will try to play along again:)

[Mary]

mmm... what a yummy looking plate of delish!

[Stella]

Lovely sneak peak and.....that cake. I think that cake is good for my soul :)

[Dani]

would you believe i have that photo saved too! i love it! (the first one)

[Artist]

It just has something amazing the color combination of pink and grey. As being synesthete I live a life in colors. Synesthesia means that I see colors when I see words and numbers.I transform this in paintings of names and birthdays.

[kathryn]

WOW! I do love these photos! They make you just want to keep looking very inspirational. I managed to make a card for this weeks. This is fun to just let your mind go and be creative!

[AOK]

YIPPADEEDODA I got a kit. My first one ever from Melissa. Can't wait for the postman.

[Valerie C]

Everything is so lovely! The inspiration photo is wonderful!

[Lou]

Awesome!

[Audrey Pettit]

Gotta love Leslie for her gorgeous interpretations of color of style. SO love her photographs. And love all your gorgeous creations, too.
Would love to play along with your challenge....will have to put my thinking cap on.

[rae barthel]

Another FABULOUS photo inspiration Melissa, you've inspired me yet again...
http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/2010/01/photo-inspiration-challenge.html

and for that, I thank you!
♥rae

[Michelle Martin]

Oh my gosh..... that cake looks DELISH!!! Can I have a piece...pretty-please with LOTS of sugar on top?! tee hee

I love the inspiration photo! This is so fun...and I love that you have special guests. Thank you for doing this. Have a great Sunday!

[Kelly Schirmer]

I played, couldn't pass up cream with red, and Baker's Twine! Here is my card:
http://ginghamgirlsadventures.blogspot.com/2010/01/lilybeans-paperie-inspiration-challenge.html

Thanks so much, Melissa! Can't wait to see your creations for the big PTI Anniversary!!

[ErinInk]

Your color combinations never cease to inspire me and this is no exception. And that cake? Yummy!

[Cam]

Another beautiful photo for inspiration. Of course, everything on your blog is beautifully inspiring. Anyway, here is my card: http://sweetvioletspaperie.blogspot.com/2010/01/you-make-my-heart-sing.html

[Patty M]

What a yummy post. You've inspired me again...well, actually twice this time. Look forward to seeing what your lovely mind comes up with. Here's mine http://sewingseeds4u.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-letterscps152.html

[Linda]

I had lots of fun with this Melissa...thanks for the inspiration. Can't wait to see your card with that fab pic. Here's mine....
http://ahappyscramper.typepad.com/a_happy_scramperscrapbook/2010/02/melissas-2nd-challenge.html
Cheers! xL

[mary from maine]

I love Valentine's Day.
I love the month of February.
I love your cards.
I love your sneak peaks.
I love your fun inspiring blog.:)

[Tina]

Thanks again for all the inspiration--can't wait to see what you have for us next time!

http://indigowings2008.blogspot.com/2010/02/its-feb-1st-and-love-is-in-air.html

[Kathy]

Thanks first so much for all the inspiration you give me and thanks for this photo as well!! I am usually a avid lurker but I just had to try this one out!!

http://distressedstamper.blogspot.com/2010/02/love-you.html

Thanks again! I just adore your blog!!!
:)Kathy

[Diane Hov at Nellies Nest]

Well, mine is rather plain...but here it is anyhow....
http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com/2010/02/color-me-cozy-challenge.html

[Rebekah]

Another perfect picture for a challenge.. I just love these! Can't wait to see what you create and can't wait for next weeks photo..
Here's my take on your inspirational photo!
http://midnitelullabies.blogspot.com/2010/02/lovely-lilybean.html
Thanks for the challenge!

[Daniela]

Hi Melissa, here is my card for the challenge. I have that same photo saved.
http://danieladobson.blogspot.com/2010/02/mojo-monday-124-and-melissas-photo.html

[JeanFB]

Oh Melis, I had so much fun with your challenge! I made myself some dark chocolate brownies with cream cheese frosting, and got to work! My postcard is here: http://bluebirdpaperie.blogspot.com/2010/02/romance-tag-tuesday-and-lilybean-style.html Thanks for the inspiration! Can't wait to see yours!

[Ashley Nguyen Newell]

Here's my take on the challenge: http://hearthugsdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/little-bragging-and-card.html