It's starting to feel like Noah's Ark around here...2 very mischievous kittens, 12 tiny chicks, and a new hound dog...my husband asked me tonight if I like all of the commotion...and I certainly do...Sierra is smitten with each and every little creature she comes in contact with, so for her to have her very own crew to mother is so much fun for us to watch as her parents. She is such a little nurturer...her heart is tender...and big enough to hold more love than I could ever imagine...she is my small joy...my daily miracle...my life is so sweet because I am her mama. If only I could memorize each minute with her...every little detail...I want to remember it all.
This card was created with Crafty Secrets Girlfriends Creative Scraps and Sweet Stuff Clear Art Stamps. The paper is from Melissa Frances and October Afternoon, chipboard heart from Maya Road, and the scrunched seam binding from Memrie Mare.
This next little item was created for Ally Scraps and...and I had so much fun with it...little bits, scraps, buttons and gems, trims, and pretty things, glitter, and shabby goodness...
I used plenty of Maya Road goodies on this shabby banner...of course some of my favorite Melissa Frances as well, October Afternoon, Doodlebug glitter, and vintage rhinestones, scrunched seam binding, Prima flowers, and assorted other toppings.
You can find a complete supply list as well as simple instructions for my banner HERE on the Ally Scraps blog as well as more images on the Maya Road blog.
Lastly...just something sparkly and happy...more sweet Girls Paperie and Melissa Frances paper, a Prima flower, Tattered Angels chipboard and Papertrey Ink stamps including Background Basics: Woodgrain and the Heart Print Sentiments stamp sets.
Enjoy your Thursday!
Melis
Amazing designs, Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us all! Your blog gives such a delightful aura to me when I arrive! aaaaaaah! :)
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | May 26, 2010 at 10:04 PM
How can someone be so capable of creating such beauty?!?!?! Oh I love all of this!
Posted by: AesaLina | May 26, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Melissa, thank you for your inspiration!
Posted by: Evgenia-Snezhinka | May 26, 2010 at 10:29 PM
All I can say is WOW!! The banner is gorgeous......and to think I had a huge bin of bits and pieces of vintage linens~trims~jewelry left over from the linen dolls I used to make and thru it all out...geez...if I only had kept it!!
Posted by: Diane Hov | May 27, 2010 at 03:08 AM
Gorgeous creations! I'm in love with those October Afternoon papers!
Posted by: Marcie S. | May 27, 2010 at 04:36 AM
What wonderful and beautiful creations you've made! So pretty! Have fun with all the extra activity around the home this summer!
Posted by: Carol R | May 27, 2010 at 05:11 AM
Lovely creations Melissa! Sounds like you might soon have your own farm. What kind of babies did you get? Martha Stewart had an episode around Easter with all the different kinds of chickens and showed her chicken coop. Fab! :)
Posted by: Heather Jensen | May 27, 2010 at 06:11 AM
You are just SO blessed with talent, Melissa. These are truly gorgeous!!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | May 27, 2010 at 06:14 AM
Everytime I visit your site I am just overwhelmed with all the beauty...am so addicted to your blog. Absolutely love the teapot card...all the details and papers are so delightful; the banner is breathtaking as well.
So glad your precious one has babies to take care of; she will remember with great joy, in the years to come, this moment in her life.
Posted by: Betsy | May 27, 2010 at 07:03 AM
I hope that you keep all of your blog posts. What a treasure for your little girl to read when she grows up. It's a journal of how very much she is loved by her mother!
Posted by: Laura | May 27, 2010 at 07:40 AM
It's always a little piece of Heaven hearing about your idyllic home & seeing your lovely creations, Melissa.
Posted by: Tina | May 27, 2010 at 07:55 AM
Awww.... Love everything here, especially that tiny banners! It makes me cry to read how you write about your darling daughter, I have 2 myself, I know how you feel! You are such a loving person!
Posted by: kirsty vittetoe | May 27, 2010 at 10:43 AM
STUNNING!!!
Posted by: Cindy haffner | May 27, 2010 at 02:51 PM
Absolutely LOVELY! Everyday I look forward to your sweet outlook on life and your gorgeous work.
Posted by: Bonnie | May 27, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Such amazing work... you always inspire me...
Don't forget to capture those innocent moments with those beautiful little creatures...they will all grow up together...!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | May 27, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Love that banner! Filled with lots and lots of depth and so much to look at. The cards are soooo pretty, too! Inspiration everywhere! :)
Posted by: michele | May 27, 2010 at 07:31 PM
Absolutely SENSATIONAL! Couldn't love these projects more! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | May 28, 2010 at 04:40 AM
I just love your creations. They are so lovely and delightful. Thank you for sharing them!
Posted by: Cindy | May 28, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Ohh my - that banner is the cutest thing ever!!
Posted by: Anna Sigga | May 28, 2010 at 10:27 AM
i love your card and that banner. i have to admit, i'm a little jealous. i always visit your blog, but i think this may be the first time i've commented. thank you for the inspiration--LOVE all of it!
Posted by: Ginny | May 28, 2010 at 05:32 PM
i can image the sweet scene of Sierra being surrounded by all the animals. =) thanks for the sweet post and i just adore all of your beautiful projects. =)
Posted by: Alice W. | May 29, 2010 at 12:28 AM
Oh my, your cards are gorgeous, and the banner is darling.
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | May 29, 2010 at 02:10 PM
Ohhh, love the little flower framed card!
Posted by: joy | May 29, 2010 at 02:38 PM
This is the first time i'm visiting your blog and i find your creations truly beautiful... They are so sweet and lovely... I fell in love with your work immediately... Thank you for inspiring...
- Josie
Posted by: Josie Teh | May 30, 2010 at 04:09 AM
I found your blog purely by accident,I'm so glad I did! x
Posted by: Julie.x | May 30, 2010 at 03:03 PM