sigh.....I am truly crazy for the breath of fresh air this photo seems to bring me....
I find it so amazing what art does for one's soul....so many different avenues of creativity and for each I am thankful to those who share their artful heart with all of us...as in Leslie from A Creative Mint. I have many blogs to catch up on...and I will...I can't wait to see what you've created based off of this beautiful photo. I'd love to direct you to beautiful Sarah Martina Parker's blog to catch a glimpse of her sweet creation...it made me gasp out loud.
Here is my humble contribution....I must admit that I have found a new favorite color combo....
You may see these colors popping up together on many more cards.
This card uses a Spring Branch w/ bird wood cut from Kim Hesson's etsy shop....also used are the Papertrey Ink Fancy Flourishes and Butterfly Dreams stamp sets, Ripe Avocado and Spring Moss ink, Prima and Jillibean Soup paper, Making Memories blossoms, WRMK sparkle brads, a Melissa Frances cardstock sticker, and scrunched seam binding from THIS etsy shop.
Once again...if you would like to use this photo as an inspiration piece and would care to share your creation with me, please send me a link to your blog and I'll pop over and have a visit...I love to see what you're creating...it's music to my artsy heart.
One more creation using one of Kim Hesson's magical wood cuts....this of course is Abigail....and I made her for the Melissa Frances Winter CHA booth using all new Melissa Frances paper, stickers, crepe paper, Mica Flakes, etc...
You can find this angel ready for you to pretty up in Kim's shop right now.
And...one more thing....
Projects are ready...the event all planned out...and a teaser waiting for you HERE on Kim Caldwell's blog....you can see peeks of the projects and read all about the instructors and the magical place Kim has chosen to hold this beautiful event...I can't wait and am so excited to be teaching. Will I see any of you there? Hope so.
Well friends....it's off to start dinner I go.
Have a wonderful night and thanks for your visits.
Melis
P.S. The Honey Buttermilk Bread was SOOOOOOO good! I'm so tickled....here is the recipe I used from Baking Bites...it's a keeper for sure.
Beautiful! I'm loving these photo inspiration challenges! Usually I'm not one to attempt, but these delight the senses..how could I not..Thanks for the inspiration..the photos and your wonderful creations!Here's my attempt..
http://midnitelullabies.blogspot.com/2010/02/torquoise-and-avacado.html
Can't wait for the next one!
Posted by: Becks | February 17, 2010 at 06:00 PM
Your card is just lovely - it is really a great color combination!
I'm so glad the bread worked out for you - makes me smile! I took a peak at the recipe and marked it - maybe, one of these days . . .
Hugs!
Posted by: Sharli | February 17, 2010 at 06:14 PM
beautiful work as always...xxx
Posted by: [email protected] | February 17, 2010 at 06:23 PM
That little birdie card is absolutely the cutest and most beautiful card. Love the photo challenge - just beautiful!
Posted by: Melanie D. | February 17, 2010 at 06:41 PM
Here is my take on the beautiful photo that you have provided. Thanks again.
http://forum.papertreyink.com/forum/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=100110
Posted by: Lisa V | February 17, 2010 at 06:48 PM
Beautiful card! Love that scrunched seam binding....I don't think I've seen that before, I'll have to go check it out! I'm also really enjoying the photos your using for your challenges...now all I've got to do is make the time to play along! :>
Posted by: Karen G | February 17, 2010 at 07:10 PM
These are just fabulous, Melissa! I ordered myself some of this wonderful ribbon. I have looked all over for this stuff. I saw it in one of the Summerset magazines too. I love how it hangs when tied in a bow.
Posted by: Heather | February 17, 2010 at 09:22 PM
The card with birdie is absolutely wonderful! I love your cards :)
Hugs from Poland :)
Posted by: Monia | February 18, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Love the birdie card..........it's a great colour combo. Your blog is a favourite of mine. I'm moving to the USA in June this year and am really looking forward to all the amazing crafting stuff that seems to be available over there!!!
Posted by: Clare | February 18, 2010 at 04:15 AM
I just love the inspiration pieces that you've shared and finally got a minute to play along last night...
http://inkaboutme.blogspot.com/2010/02/top-note-quartet.html
Thanks for everything you share, Melissa!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | February 18, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Oh Melis, that card is just stunning and I ADORE your little angel! WOW!
Posted by: Lisa Dorsey | February 18, 2010 at 08:28 AM
How funny is this.... the card I posted today uses the colours in your inspiration picture and I didn't even see the picture.... sympatico? I think so.
http://callingallcardz.blogspot.com/2010/02/happiness-always.html
Love your card, it's precious.
Posted by: Paula Barin | February 18, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Love the color combo and the seam binding on your card.And I keep asking and asking again; Melissa how did you do it? Always able to be such an inspiration. I just LOVE all the things you make.
Thank you for sharing!
I give the bread recipe a try :)
Posted by: Stella | February 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
:-) You made me smile so wide today - thanks for being such an incredibly sweet person, Melissa! *hugs!*
Your card is perfection... the stamping on your birdy is genius! Love it from head to toe!
Posted by: Sarah Martina | February 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Hi Melissa,
In case you didn't see my comment the first time you posted your inspirational pic this week, here is my card again!
http://erinscrafts.blogspot.com/2010/02/is-turquoise-classy.html
Posted by: Erin Smetak | February 18, 2010 at 01:43 PM
Love the Angel. I have bought several items from Kim and went on her Esty site and found the angel. Knew it was your making and bought her to make up just as pretty.
Posted by: Stephanie S. | February 18, 2010 at 01:44 PM
I love your challenges Melissa and finally had time to post my creation, it was so fun to play along!
http://lessthanadrop.blogspot.com/2010/02/inspired-finally.html
Posted by: annofcali | February 18, 2010 at 03:47 PM
Melis I am sure loving your photo challenges. Here is my card:
http://sweetppaperie.blogspot.com/2010/02/birthday-wishes.html
Posted by: Cindy Holshouser | February 18, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Beautiful, beautiful work!
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | February 19, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Such a lovely picture, again! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration you continue to share with us all! You're a sweetie pie and we're lucky to have such a nice stamping friend to share ideas from across the miles! These color challenges are just TOO FUN!!!
Here's my take on the beautiful pic:
http://debssimpletreasures.blogspot.com/2010/02/artful.html
I can't wait to see what the next one will be :)
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | February 19, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Hi Melissa - i love your card! I have been into birdies lately and have doodled a couple I will put up on my site soon in a series.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: leslie | February 19, 2010 at 02:28 PM
Holy dooley...your "Take Flight" card is so scrumptious Melissa....love the colour combo and the details that you've put together as only you can do....adorable. So glad to hear the bread was a big hit....you go girl!!! xL
Posted by: Linda | February 20, 2010 at 12:55 AM
What beautiful cards! I love all the little touches you add to each one. Here's the card I was inspired to make. I ended up going off in a different direction than I had originally intended!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1629687?&cat=500&ppuser=154216
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | February 20, 2010 at 10:44 AM
I love the inspiration photos you choose, they are gorgeous! I hope you like my card! http://eclecticendeavours.blogspot.com/2010/02/rose-tent-topper-easel-card.html
Posted by: rebecca Ednie | February 20, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Very sweet!
Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kim | February 21, 2010 at 06:44 AM