Good Sunday afternoon everyone.....Sundays are my favorite days...together as a family all day long....we go to church, we come home and have uninterrupted "us" time...it feels as though it rejuvenates each of us...helps us recharge, reconnect, and step put of the world for a bit.
Right now I'm listening to my little one as she chatters on and one about one of her projects...her two little hands are ever so busy lately...I am learning so much about her as I take note of what those little hands love to do...they love to create...she is indeed a paper, button, and glue lover just like her mama...her hands are always busy writing sweet, imaginative and funny stories, songs, and notes....she dots all of her "i's" with hearts lately and I smile so big inside. Her hands have such great nurturing qualities...she loves to brush her stuffed animals' hair....put pretty pins and barrettes in her baby's hair, and she is incredibly gentle and calm with her Hannah chick...she is still with us because the owner can't stand the thoughts of taking her from Sierra....I try to reassure him that Sierra is going to be just fine....she has known that she is a temporary mama from the beginning. Her hands are very loving and thoughtful...this week has been a little bit stressful for me....I have been challenged to take on a few things that are outside of my comfort zone and I'm the type that thinks about these things constantly...go to sleep thinking about them...wake up throughout the night thinking about them...and can't seem to settle until I have accomplished them. Yesterday afternoon, they were all done and it felt so wonderful...but as I laid down on the couch for a minute next to Sierra while she played...I fell sound asleep. I woke up only to find my little sweetie gently covering me with a blanket...pulling it up around my face, and kissing me so tenderly on the cheek....it makes me teary...I'm so thankful for this memory...and for those two little hands.
I've been bust putting together a couple of Birthday Books...these little bundles take quite a bit of time...but I love how plump and full of personality they are when completed. This is one I custom made for a special customer...thank you.
And...this is a just for fun book...
Thanks to Michelle from This Good Day for the lovely tags seen here in this photo and the little girl with the crown shown in another photo above...they are so sweet. Oodles of Crafty Secrets and Jenni Bowlin used on these books as well.
That's it for today...I'm feeling like something fresh and home-baked this afternoon.
Enjoy your day.
Melis
What a great way to top off my lazy sunny Sunday. Those little masterpieces are so wonderful. I feel like I should say they're too girly for a guy like me, but they're perfect.
Posted by: Domenico | April 25, 2010 at 04:08 PM
I just found your blog...your work is Beautiful. Do you sell your things online? I would love a birthday book or something. It is all so gorgeous. Do you have kits?
Posted by: dana kirby | April 25, 2010 at 04:35 PM
What beautiful birthday books! Love the glitter kissed flowers you included! I really enjoy looking at your blog :) thanks for sharing
Posted by: Deb | April 25, 2010 at 04:40 PM
What treasures your own hands have created! You are a true original and I applaud you for your ideas and your artistry. Touche my dear!
Posted by: gabriela | April 25, 2010 at 05:05 PM
*gasp* These are delightful!! I just love birthday calendars, and these two are so exquisite. Love every little detail!
Posted by: JeanFB | April 25, 2010 at 05:10 PM
What a Beautiful Birthday book! Your post was so touching. I also have a little girl who is now 22. Your post just brought back some sweet memories I have of her! She is still the joy of my life.
Thank You!
~Linda
Posted by: Linda | April 25, 2010 at 05:29 PM
Beautiful as always !
Posted by: Leonie-Australia | April 25, 2010 at 07:37 PM
absolutely stunning... beautiful job on this. Hugs, Peggy x
Posted by: Peggy M | April 25, 2010 at 07:41 PM
These are so lovely- as always! I must tell you- I save your blog as the last I read because it always makes me warm inside & so happy for those 'Mama' moments too.... (my little person just turned 5!) Thank you for your sweet disposition & the love that comes through SO loud & clear! :)
Posted by: jen shears | April 25, 2010 at 11:07 PM
This is such a lovely post and reminds me of my own daughter when she was very young. They grow up so fast...it is heartwarming to see that you truly appreciate your gift! Your artwork is beautiful and I will follow along to see more. Have a wonderful week.
Take care, Laura
Posted by: Laura | April 26, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Beautiful !!!!
Posted by: Stamp Enjoy | April 26, 2010 at 01:16 AM
I love this post and the love you have for your darling daughter. I so wish I had know about the church when my children were small but alass I only found the church a few years ago, I was so stressed when they were little I was always wishing them grown and Although I had many moments as you describe with my three boys The love wan't as intensified as it would have been if I knew then what I know to be true now. Not of my boys attend the church and it makes me sad I pray one day they will return to his arms of love and on that day I know so many past and present will rejoyce. Thank you for your beauty.
And I love your projects the books are divine and precious
Love Dawn xx
Posted by: Crafty Dawn | April 26, 2010 at 02:29 AM
Your birthday book is a piece of art as all your creations.
But your loving words about your girl is something very emotional and very touching! They made my heart skip a beat! My little one is just two and i have lots of precious moments ahead. Thank you for sharing your emotions with us and thank you for such a creative inspiration. I have learned a lot from you for the past year. Thank you!
Posted by: Yana | April 26, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Oh how I look forward to your posts! they never dissappoint! I love the works of little hands - I have a few sets of these at my house too! Gorgeous book - just stunning!
Posted by: Niki Willaert | April 26, 2010 at 05:26 PM
this is such a sweet and heartwarming post. thanks for sharing and the books you made are gorgeous! =)
Posted by: Alice W. | April 26, 2010 at 11:51 PM
What a lovely post and heartwarming story. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Stella | April 27, 2010 at 10:42 AM
These books are beautiful. And what a lovely story you shared about those little hands.
Posted by: Erica@ZunkyChic | April 27, 2010 at 11:16 AM
Wow! What a beautiful little book! Positively breathtaking and I want to go out and get those Crafty Secrets' paper items NOW!
Maybe it's the beauty of the items blinding me, but I can't figure out the overall structure of the book (if one is meant to write birth dates in it).
Making a book like yours would be nirvana, but I'd love to know how it is constructed. This truly is one of the most beautiful works of art I've seen (and I've seen many). Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Marcie Rhys | April 30, 2010 at 08:21 AM