there a little...my mind is all over the place right now as this is a very busy time of year in the paper-crafting world...so hang in there with me as I'm all over the place for a just a bit longer...then we'll settle into our beloved, familiar routine.
Much to share today...
I create this for Emma's Paperie this week...with the theme of ORGANIZATION in mind...heaven only knows how much I need help in this department. I wanted to create a pretty place to jot down birthdays, so I created this Birthday Calendar Book. 
Inside this book are pages for each month of the year...on the back of each page is a blank spot where I can jot down the birthdays held within each particular month.....lots of mismatched pages and such going on here...my most favorite kind of organization :)
I've found that this is actually a really fun and functional way to use up odds and ends...the things we love that we only have a bit of that we just can't part with....alphabet stickers, tags, die cuts, etc.
I've got a complete supply list waiting for you HERE on Emma's Paperie blog and throughout the week you'll be able to check in on ideas from the other designers as well.
For those of you feeling crafty....I have a new project set up and available at Frost it Pink...
This kit includes supplies and instructions to create an altered wooden dress form (wooden dress form cut by Kim Hesson) and three matching cards....really super fun and easy.
A new card set up for grabs at The Scrappy Gourmet....last I checked, there were a few left. Here's a small peek of one or two of them. 
You can buy this kit HERE.
And lastly...a few just for fun cards...
This card uses the Life stamp set from Papertrey Ink, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Moss, and Dark Chocolate ink, Tattered Angels chipboard and Glimmer Mist, Melissa Frances resin keyhole, and other sweet toppings.
This card uses a vintage scrap from Crafty Secrets, chipboard from Tattered Angels, vintage book print, and a heart doily.
And...one more for you...this card uses vintage dictionary print, Making Memories paper and die cut, a Maya Road chipboard tag and rubon, and a Tim Holtz ticket stub.
A few fun happenings for the remainder of the week...tomorrow check in here for a Crafty Secrets blog hop....I'll be using the new CHA products....ohhhh, they're mouth-watering...truly for all of you shabby lovers.
Tomorrow night at midnight it the Papertrey Ink new release party....I've got a few things to share with you then as well.
Well...off to get my little bean from school....I have missed her today.
Melis
Melissa ... LOVE everything, as usual. You're my IDOL :)
Splendid and sweet!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | January 13, 2010 at 02:27 PM
I was just to the point of being frustrated that I do not have a good method for keeping birthdays organized, and you inspired me to create my own! Thanks, and yours looks so fab by the way!
Posted by: Lindsay A. | January 13, 2010 at 02:46 PM
Lovely, adorable and beautiful; as always.
Inspring and: a smile at my face because you made a new post on your blog. Such a big pleasure to read and see all these beautful things!
And again: thank you Melissa!
Posted by: Stella | January 13, 2010 at 02:52 PM
Great work Melis! I love the shabby look you always deliver! Hope you and your little family are enjoying your new home - I still can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by: Mary | January 13, 2010 at 05:34 PM
Oohhhh just what I love.. oodles of pics to drink in, absorb and enjoy...thanks for brightening my day.. as usual :)
Posted by: Rebekah | January 13, 2010 at 06:00 PM
You never cease to amaze me with your fabulous creations. All of these are wonderful and those little shoes from yesterday are just scrumtious!! You are such an inspiration to me!! I just went and got the little template and cannot wait to get busy!! Blessing :)
Posted by: Davi | January 13, 2010 at 06:24 PM
it amazes me how much you get done, even during this time (CHA)..wow!!
Posted by: Dani | January 13, 2010 at 08:12 PM
wonderful work!!!
Posted by: Irina | January 13, 2010 at 10:34 PM
I am just giddy. You had so much today!!! Thanks for sharing Melissa!
Posted by: Valerie C | January 14, 2010 at 03:22 AM
Well, my dear Melis, you outdid yourself again...I LOVE this calendar book...so inspiring, that I am going to do one of my own for ME...which is a blessing because I never create for myself...thanks so very much for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Nellies Nest | January 14, 2010 at 05:26 AM
beautiful!
Posted by: Holly S | January 14, 2010 at 08:52 AM
Great job on the bday organizer!! You are an total inspiration!!TY
Posted by: Darlene | January 14, 2010 at 08:55 AM
You're so creative! I *so* wish I had time to do fun stuff like this! Maybe I'll just block out some time on my calendar...
Posted by: Beth - UberArt | January 14, 2010 at 09:31 AM