trendy tabs...

I'm happy to be joining in on the Papertrey Ink group post this month....it's always so much fun for me to be inspired and challenged to think of creative uses for Papertrey Ink stamps...I love them so.  This month is certainly no different....I am crazy for Heather's new stamp set called Mini Scrapbook Series:  Tabs...it will be available to purchase on the 15th of March.   

I was challenged to use the tabs on a scrapbook related project...I LOVE creating pages all about the loves in my life...I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to me to look at this little bean of mine, everything I love about her captured in a single photo, and reminisce, remember, dream, hope, wish, and fall even more in love with her.  It's sweetness for the soul I tell you. 

For this page, I used the tabs as a scalloped border down the page...I stamped each tab with phrases and words found in the stamp set that I felt were fitting for this particular picture and stage in life....then I glittered them to dress them up and make them stand out a bit more.

 

I used my favorite Papertrey Ink colors here...Sweet Blush, Aqua Mist, and Spring Moss...they are so soft and lovely and always compliment the Melissa Frances paper and accents I love to use so often.

 

I stamped the bottom of the envelope using the Simple Alphabet set and Smokey Shadow ink...it reads, "silver in the sky"...a phrase from a song that reminds me of my little girl, her fascination with the stars...all that she is deserving of...the wonderful, good things that are waiting for her in this life and in the next.  I love incorporating hidden journaling on my layouts and mini albums...I think of these little packages as gifts that one day she'll enjoy opening and reading over and over again.

All of the Papertrey Ink designers have created special projects for you using this stamp set...here are links to their blogs...I can't wait to have a peek myself:
Nichole Heady, Betsy Veldman, Dawn McVey, Debbie Olson, Heather Nichols, Lisa Johnson, Mish Wooderson, Niki Estes, Kim Hughes, Maile Belles, and Erin Lincoln.

Lastly, here are a couple of recipes for you all....enjoy.

Orange Julius

6 oz. frozen Orange Juice concentrate

1 cup milk

1 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

8-9 ice cubes (I throw in a bunch though as I like mine crunchy)

Blend all together in your blender and drink up.

Homemade Oreo Cookies with Chocolate Cream Cheese filling

2 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
1 1/2 c. shortening
4 eggs

Mix well, roll in balls the size of marbles, no larger. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

 

Frosting:

 

1 (8 oz. ) package cream cheese

1/4 cup. butter

1 Tbsp. vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

1/ 4 cup cocoa

a bit of water or milk

 

Cream all together and only add water or milk as needed to reach desired consistency. 

Frost and sandwich cookies together.

 

Put on your stretchy pants and eat yourself silly :)

Night.

Melis

 

 
 
 
 

Comments

[Heather]

This is just absolutely lovely, Melissa! I love how you glittered the tabs. I need to get back into scrapbooking. I think I will only do mini albums or 8x8.

Have a great day!

[jen shears]

So incredibly pretty! As ALWAYS!!! I have a question for you- what do you use to adhere your glitter- and how do you get it to not shed forever? I've been hesitant to use glitter in my scrapbook with it's tendency to glitter everything around it, but I adore the look! I bought some spray fixative today to try- but thought I'd ask the pro!! :)
And THANK YOU for the orange julius recipe- my mouth is watering! (I'm choosing not to even read the oreo recipe! Hehehe!)
Have a great night!

[Char4355]

Just gorgeous as always!!!! Everyone of your creations just makes me smile!

[Adela]

I love your style and admire your talent. You're my creative guru.

[Ros]

So very beautiful.... you're little bean is very lucky to have such a loving (and very talented) Momma.

[Linda]

Melissa that is a stunning keepsake....as always a post full of loveliness...and even recipes too....yumm:-))

[Karen W]

This is amazing, I love it, question also, what image is that on the page? I"m thinking maybe crafty secrets but I don't recognize it. Just gorgeous!!!

[Be(e)]

What an incredible way to use that stampset. I love the soft colors and the design! And I'm always stunned by those gorgeous flowers!

[Diane Hov]

What a little sweetheart...the page is GORGEOUS......love your use of glitter...stunning!!!

[Cindy Kelle]

Love your style - AND your recipes! Thanks!

[Eveline van Heijst]

Lovely.
Eveline.

[jan metcalf]

Great ideas, 'memories' on the flap of the envelope...such a wonderfully clever touch!

[Amy]

This layout is so beautiful!! Great job.

[Danielle]

Your page is just breathtaking! It is so soft and pretty.

[Julie Boeck]

Your layout is stunning! You are a very inspirational artist! I can't wait to try your Orange Julius recipe!

[Lindsey]

This is GORGEOUS! I just sat here in awe when I first saw your page. It truly is stunning. Thanks so much for sharing! And thank you for the recipes!

[Diane Jaquay]

Stunningly GORGEOUS!!! And thanks for the recipes ;)

[Christine]

Your scrapbook page simply took my breath away! I love how you glittered the tabs (always love the bling! ;-D), and those burlap flowers are beautiful! What a blessing for your little bean to have her Mother's memorable words captured for her in this layout!

Thank you also for sharing the recipes. I've been wanting to try to make homemade oreos, although I know they won't last long in our home! LOL! The orange julius will be a hit here as well during the warmer days, and I LOVE chunky icy drinks, too! :-D

Have a blessed day, Melis!

[Elizabeth S.]

Beautiful scrapbook page and an adorable little girl!! Just love your style.
Thanks for the recipes!!!

[Stella]

Beautiful daughter, beautiful page. Straight from the heart story filled with love and a recipe that will make me smile when I am going to make these.
Thanks Melissa; for everything!

[Molly Quigley Hughes]

Thanks for the recipes. I was wondering about how to make homemade Oreo cookies.

[Deb Zaremba]

Hi,
Your daughter is beautiful, and your card is stunning. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us and your wonderful artwork. Have a great day.

[Lorena]

Melissa that is not a scrapbook layout - it is a work of art that needs to be on a wall somewhere. Oh it is so breathtakingly beautiful. my curious mind wants to know what is in the envie? is it a sweet note to your daughter? perhaps a memory you both share? whatever it may be it is going to delight her in her adult life. thank you for sharing.

[JeanFB]

Stunning layout, Melissa! Love all the glittery goodness. And that Oreo recipe.. yummmm!! I will have to try it!

[Mickie]

Absolutely exquisite! Love your work and little bean is precious.