6 kittens, proudly named by their little mama the following:
Lilac, Lily, Rose, Dandelion, Daffodil, and Daisy.
12 chicks...all still alive.
1 hound dog...feeling neglected because of the influx of kittens.
A jar full of tadpoles.
1 of the happiest little girls I know...she's blossoming with her new motherly duties and chores.
1 very thankful mom who is happy they are all outside critters....even my little one is outside enough to be considered an outdoor critter.
I created this Birthday Book as a custom order for a special customer....it is filled with lots of little bits and bobs of some of my most favorite things. Here are a few of the inside pages and pockets.
And...a little something created for Emma's Paperie using some of my favorite Basic Grey Green at Heart...
I also used some sweet Maya Road on these cards...perfect for the Green at Heart collection. All of the supplies can be found HERE.
Plenty to do around here...enjoy your day and thanks for your visit!
Melis
What gorgeous works of art! So fun to visit your blog, as always! Enjoy your summer days! I'm looking forward to mine, too!
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | June 04, 2010 at 11:17 AM
I love your beautiful card-art. You always inspire me to go create some of my own. Thankyou so much for sharing.
Posted by: mary from maine | June 04, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I absolutely love all of your beautiful work! I am amazed and mezmerized by everything you do! :) So much so, I probably cannot even spell correctly. haha In your birthday book, you used lots of kraft colored envelopes, and library pockets. Are those premade, or do you make them yourself? If you make them, what are you using? thanks so much! and, thanks for being such an inspiration!
Posted by: Teri C | June 04, 2010 at 12:11 PM
The birthday book is beautiful! Everything you create is beautiful and inspiring! Thanks for sharing your work and your famiy tidbits with us! We love it!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | June 04, 2010 at 12:18 PM
I can't tell you how much I adore your work!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | June 04, 2010 at 03:23 PM
Aaaaaw that is a gorgeous new pic of you and your little one - I don't see that part of your blog as I sub with bloglines but had to pop in and say hi today. Wow, sounds like you have quite a menagerie going on there Melissa. What fun for Sierra. Love that Calendar book - such beautiful little bits and pieces all lovingly combined in your special way. Enjoy the weekend and thanks for sharing your art with us. xL
Posted by: Linda | June 04, 2010 at 04:58 PM
such a beautiful little calendar book. How do you keep all the embellishments on permanently? Glue dots?
Posted by: Alyssa B | June 04, 2010 at 05:41 PM
lovely post once again. =) thanks also for sharing your beautiful projects! wonderful details!!
Posted by: Alice W. | June 05, 2010 at 02:17 AM
What a beautiful, beautiful Birthday
Book!
Posted by: Bonnie | June 05, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Your book is beautiful! Every month so unique and a pleasure to look at. Sounds like you are going to have wonderful summer with all the critters around. I also love the updated photo of you and your adorable little girl. Have a very nice weekend!
Posted by: Carol R | June 05, 2010 at 01:01 PM
Your work is wonderful!
Posted by: Linda Price | June 05, 2010 at 02:59 PM
OMGosh, all these details, love everything!
Posted by: birgit koopsen | June 07, 2010 at 02:17 AM
a) LOVE the pic of you and you little bean! So beautiful!
b) The birthday book is amazing! I am always in awe of how you bring things together!
c) Love how you incorporate lace into much of your work!
d) Glad to hear that all munchkins (4 and 2 legged) are doing well chez Phillips!
Happy creating!
Posted by: Kari D | June 07, 2010 at 05:00 AM
Everytime I see this birthday book I fall in love with it. Now I want to make one and thinking how to create the bass of it. Many ideas have come to mind.
Love your work and sharing. Enjoy the kittens.
Posted by: Stephanie S. | June 07, 2010 at 09:47 AM