lullabies and horny-toads...

She captured a horny-toad today...a big, handsome fellah, or maybe she was a beautiful lady...I didn't look...she kissed and kissed the horny-toad, carried it around all day while she, daddy, and I were out working in the yard...sang it the sweetest lullaby to put it to sleep...all the while, we smiled...she turns us inside out...six is a magical, sweet age...I love six.

 

I am sharing a few peeks at some projects I created for the Darkroom Door blog....can't show you the whole she-bang, but they'll be up on the blog soon...I can tell you that I am smitten with the whole Hello Baby collection.....

 

(Created with the Hello Baby Vol 2 Stamp Set)

(Created with the Hello Baby Vol 1 Stamp Set)
 

I thought it was time to bring in the sunshine and challenge you yet again with a beautiful photograph from A Creative Mint....are you ready...she's a beauty!

 

As usual....completely breathtaking Miss Leslie...thank you, thank you for sharing your photos with the world.

If you're interested in playing along....simply create a card or anything inspired by this photograph, post it to your blog, gallery, or Flickr account, and link me up here on this post....I love peeking at your wonderful creations.

It's bedtime here...thanks for your visit

Night.

Melis
  
 
  

Comments

[Victoria Resh]

Good Morning Melis...I'm already sighing with the snippets of Hello Baby that you've given us. Can't wait to see more. Leslie keeps outdoing herself with those lovely pics...love the mix of roses ~ my colors.

[Danielle Flanders]

oh my heavens, love what you did with the little carriage! you are so creative and the colors are just so welcoming, soft and cozy. gorgeous!
XO
danielle

[Stephanie S.]

I so remember horny toads as a kid. Loved playing with them also. Even found some baby ones with a mother. Love your cards-so fun to see what comes up next.

[Jan]

Just wanted to let you know that my mojo was gone, then today I find your blog and now I am sooo inspired. I already know what I want to create. Thank you, Thank you.

[Stella]

I am speechless; this complete post is beautiful.. Just love it.

[Michelle in Boise]

Finally took the plunge on one of your inspiration challenges, Miss Melissa - - http://insidemyownprivateidaho.blogspot.com/2010/04/love-you.html - - have a lovely day.

[Ros]

Such a beautiful photograph from Miss Leslie.. Endless possibilities - this is my first challenge with you too .... here is my take
http://ros-mikeysmom.blogspot.com/2010/04/enjoy-little-things.html

[Anthea]

Everything you touch turns to pretty! Thanks for more beautiful inspiration. Here's my card on the photo:

http://antheam.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/melissas-photo-challenge-2/

[Sarah Martina]

I don't think I did the inpsiration photo justice, but this is only my first shot at it. :) I'll give it another go sometime.

Warm hugs~
http://sarahmartina.wordpress.com/2010/04/13/heartfelt-thanks-love-my-tapes/

[rae barthel]

Hi Melissa :)
I love the colors in this inspiring photo!! Here is my card:
http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/2010/04/photo-inspiration-challenge-mojo-monday.html
I hope that all is well with you! Thank you for sharing your talent, I may not comment often, but I do come here to drool on a regular basis ;)

[Gayatri Murali]

Here is my take.
http://scrapawayg3.blogspot.com/2010/04/melissa-phillips-challenge.html
Thanks once again!

[Patty M]

Hi sweet friend, I finally came in from the garden to play your beautiful challenge. Glad to hear how sweet life has been to you. Many blessings, Patty

http://sewingseeds4u.blogspot.com/2010/04/paper-roses.html

[Deb Zaremba]

Hi,
Beautiful photo. Here is my card. Thank you again Melissa.

[Geri Freeman]

I just love this photo, Melissa! Thanks so much for continuing to do these challenges for us! My card is ready (I think!). Have a great day! By the way...WONDERFUL Papertrey Post! Beau-tee-ful!!!

[christi]

Loved this color combination!
http://withalime.blogspot.com/2010/04/pink-and-melon.html

[Lisa V.]

Hi Melissa. Couldn't resist making a card for this one. Thanks for the inspiration.
http://mimiggallery.blogspot.com/2010/04/celebrate.html

[Jinny Newlin]

Absolutely, loved this photograph... especially, that water colored, checkered paper in the lower left corner! Just had to recreate that :)! Here's my take... http://jinnynewlin.blogspot.com/2010/04/happy-monday.html

[Geri Freeman]

http://gerispaperwishes.blogspot.com/2010/04/shabby-tea-room-meets-meliss-philips.html

Melissa,
I'm leaving an additional comment because in my initial one my link does not appear to me to be one you can just click on. I thought there was just something wacky going on that day so I thought I would try again. Don't know what I'm doing wrong...it just doesn't look right. At this point, there is only one post more recent than than your photo challenge post on my blog. It won't take long to find (if you didn't already from my previous comment) Sorry to bug ya! Have a great day!!