Hello everyone...I'm so happy today...even though it's cloudy, windy, and chilly outside, my sunshine is here with me for 10 whole days as today marks her first day of Spring Break...my heart is singing and I'm so grateful she's right where she belongs. I'm working on planning some fun activities for us....tomorrow a road trip to see Grandma and Grandpa and to have a picnic in the park...that's it....oh, and to take Grandma shopping for her birthday.
I've got a scrumptious pot of beans simmering on my stove....I can't wait until dinner time. I have made Sherelle's recipe for Pot 'O Beans three times now and we can't get enough...my little girl eats them like their candy. I need to head into town for a silly, little avocado to make some homemade guacamole...then we're set.
Before I go I just have a few things to share with you this evening.
This card set uses one of my most favorite stamp sets from Crafty Secrets...it is called Sew Special and I am enchanted with all of the vintage images included in this set.
This next card uses lots of bright, bold, spring colors...
I used some of Papertrey Ink's new Beautiful Blooms II dies for this flower along with stamping it with the Background Basics: Hearts stamp set.
I also used Papertrey Ink's Giga Guidelines stamp set which I stamped using Fresh Snow ink and then embossed using white embossing powder.
The inside uses Fancy Flourishes and Signature Greetings stamp sets.
The vintage image is from Crafty Secrets Spring Cotton Scraps collection, Hawaiian Shores grosgrain, Lavender Moon and Sweet Blush ink, and Vintage Cream button also from Papertrey Ink.
Off to spend time with my little family.
Enjoy your night.
Melis
These are so great! :) I really love the softness in your designs. I can't wait to get my hands on your stained twill tape soon!! Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | March 26, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Oh Melissa...I sew sew love these. All of them! I am really impressed with the Crafty Secrets Stamps.
Posted by: Heather | March 26, 2010 at 06:38 PM
Your cards are stunning. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. I love your new ribbon. Will be ordering that.
Have a wonderful weekend with your family.
Posted by: Deb Zaremba | March 26, 2010 at 07:17 PM
I just love love love your cards.And again you made such wonderful designs and the way you put everything together is just breathtaking. Enjoy the spring break with your little bean!
Thank you for sharing; have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Stella | March 26, 2010 at 11:22 PM
Wow Melis, soooo pretty! Love all the elements you've added to the last card....yummmmo that embossing looks great:-) Enjoy having your little bean home with you. We have just 4 days of school left here in QLD, Australia before the Easter break - wooohoooo! xL
Posted by: Linda | March 26, 2010 at 11:39 PM
it's fantastic
i love your cards
Sandy
Posted by: SandyDub | March 27, 2010 at 01:31 AM
These are all so pretty and elegant. I love all the bling on them.
Posted by: Karen W | March 27, 2010 at 03:36 AM
Gorgeous, simply wonderful. Thanks sew much for being sew inspirational. Blessings.
Posted by: Joanne Leddy | March 27, 2010 at 04:53 AM
Lately I've been going to alot of creative blogs because I just can't get enough of color, texture, details and all the creative inspiration...and I love what I've seen but I always come "home" to yours because your colors captivate me. After all the inspiration using things that really aren't "me," I discover my true self right here among your lovely creations...thanks for all the pleasure!
Posted by: Betsy | March 27, 2010 at 05:04 AM
The dyed twill is just divine... I'm off to shop a bit over there... they have some delicious things!!
I may try those beans... my kiddos love them already and homemade is so much better!
Have a great one!
Posted by: Kim FAucher | March 27, 2010 at 06:47 AM
Melissa, I just love looking at your creations! They are so beautiful!
Have a wonderful time with your little one while she is on break!
Posted by: Elizabeth S. | March 27, 2010 at 09:32 AM
I'm drooling over ALL of them!
Posted by: Jane | March 27, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Your cards are such delicious treats for the eyes! Hope your days are filled with fun while your little bean is home for break. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Cynde | March 27, 2010 at 11:32 PM
I love the little wings. Did you make them?
Posted by: Kelly Toth | March 28, 2010 at 05:51 AM
This very beautiful and thank you very much for sharing.
Greetings
Posted by: Elsa | March 28, 2010 at 01:30 PM
I went to papertrey ink web-site looking for the dies that you used for the flower "Beautiful Blossoms II" and I did not see them. Can you please let us know which ones they are. Thankyou. Your cards are absolutely beautifrul
Posted by: Karen | March 31, 2010 at 05:36 PM
If you don't already know it you have some spam on your page. The one posted March 27, that is either Chinese or Japanese. Anyway, I think it would be in your best interests if you removed it.
Posted by: Karen | March 31, 2010 at 05:38 PM