Hello friends....hope you had a wonderful weekend. Busy, busy here, but wonderful too...I'm trying to get caught up on many things today, but I've been thinking about you.
Lots to share today....first off is another delicious bread recipe...I made this for my little family late last night so it would be ready for breakfast in a snap this morning. It's Buttermilk Cinnamon Bread....so yummy with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon. So yummy on it's own....and the best part is that I can keep half of the dough in the fridge and pull it out for another fresh loaf here in a day or so.
Since love month is almost over I thought I'd share this Shabby Love Banner I created for a company I am very happy to be associated with...Maya Road.
This was such a fun little project to make....I didn't hesitate to pile on all of the things I love...from the shabbied up chipboard hearts, to the bottle caps, glittered alphabet, velvet flowers, chipboard buttons, Melissa Frances paper and vintage receipts, to the trimmings and toppings...something sweet for someone sweet.
Next a peek at the project I will be teaching at Kim Caldwell's Artistic Affaire Les Sirene event this July....it's going to be such a shabby, beachy event...I am so excited. This little album will be filled with wonderful summer memories once we're done...I'm even going to be bringing some of my own tea-stained twill and having a sweet, new friend make us a bunch of her stained, scrunched seam binding for the class. Registration is now open...you can read all about it HERE.
Lastly...a couple of just for fun...springy cards....
I used one of my new favorite stamp sets from Crafty Secrets on this first card...it's called French Mail and it has the most beautiful, shabby images....so fun. The sentiment is from the Mini Memories stamp set.
And lastly, this card uses another favorite stamp set from Crafty Secrets called Happy Easter and a spring Cotton Scrap, Prima paper, Melissa Frances rubon and paper, and Papertrey Ink buttons.
Wishing you a happy Monday. I'll be back tomorrow with our Photo Challenge.
Melis
Loving your new color combos! That pale teal color is just delicious! Hope all is well!
Posted by: Elizabeth Jensen | February 22, 2010 at 12:41 PM
Oh I just love them all. Every card and item you create is filled with beautiful details and breathtaking embellishments. And... next Saturday I am going to give your delicious looking recipe a try !
Posted by: Stella | February 22, 2010 at 01:17 PM
I love your blog. It literally is the only one I read and keep up with. I think you are positive, uplifting and just plain fun! The mermaid book looks AMAZING!!!! Wish I could go.
Posted by: Molly Hughes | February 22, 2010 at 02:00 PM
wow, nice work
Posted by: shery | February 22, 2010 at 03:34 PM
Great projects, Melissa! I love this last Easter card.
Posted by: Heather | February 22, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Everything is sooooo pretty...I especially love the banner...I was expecting it to be large, but I really love the smaller size...
I also use the French Mail set quite a bit...love it!!!
Posted by: michele | February 22, 2010 at 07:06 PM
Gorgeous as always:)
Posted by: Lynette | February 22, 2010 at 10:55 PM
I totally agree, they are all just amazing. I love all the soft colors and the details. Just gorgeous!!
Posted by: Karen W | February 23, 2010 at 02:45 AM
More delightful things from Melissa :D those colors are beautiful...and you're becoming quite the baker :D
Posted by: Victoria Resh | February 23, 2010 at 04:35 AM
your work is simply Gorgeous! & not to mention, that recipe looks way to YUMMY! Thanks for sharing:)
hugs,
Emma:)
P.S. I'm so happy I found your blog!
Posted by: Emma | February 23, 2010 at 08:57 AM
I am instantly transported to another time when I hop onto your blog... You creations are so soft and feminine and abound with detail! Like at my favorite antique store, I could sit here and look at everything all day long.
Posted by: Tiffany Johnson | February 23, 2010 at 09:40 AM
Oh Melissa - I am in *love* with your envie card! And I have some Maya Road envies that I've been wanting to incorporate onto a card, but haven't had the inspiration to do so until now. I also adore how you used your ribbon to mimic the flowers in your focal image - it's PERFECT. So glad I took a moment to come by here. :) Have a gorgeous day!
Posted by: Sarah Martina | February 23, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I just love looking at your blog. Your projects are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing all that you do.
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | February 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM
I look foreward to reading your blog every morning. I also loved reading about you in the Artful Blogger. Keep it going!
Posted by: Eliza Bryer | February 23, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Love, love, love the shabby summer
book.
Posted by: Domenico | February 23, 2010 at 08:08 PM
Your cards are stunning. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Deb Zaremba | February 23, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Your blog is always packed with beautiful creations and I know you are gonna create amazing things with Maya Road!
Posted by: Anna Sigga | February 24, 2010 at 06:43 AM
I will be at Kim's event so we finally get to meet "IRL"!!! Can't wait to make that sweet book!
Posted by: Michelle M White | February 24, 2010 at 10:11 PM