My baby tucked in her bed reading softly to her stuffed animals...the house quiet...no TV to distract me...just my thoughts...the sounds of my husband tinkering happily away in the basement fixing motorcycles...happy he's happy doing something he loves...sounds of home that seem mundane, but sounds that I am thankful for...sounds that speak of life and love...happy to be theirs...happy to be bundled up under the same roof with them. It seems to have been a bit of a rough week for him...but I feel his happiness tonight...the weight taken from his shoulders and am thankful to have been able to ride through the storm with him....sometimes I am the storm :), but I'm learning to listen instead of speak...and just cheer him on.
Out came the fabric again the other day and on it went onto some holiday cards....I can't resist...I love it's texture, it's warmth, it's cozy nature.
I used some new Papertrey Ink stamp sets on these cards including the Holly Jolly and 2010 Holiday Tagssets. The envelopes are gift enclosures also from Papetrey Ink that I've stained in tea.
The glass glitter stars are my favorite topping right now...I wish I had a jar full of them to enjoy, but they are so fun to add in here and there and I mustn't be selfish with them....you can find them and the scrunched seam binding at Memrie Mare'setsy shop.
The tiny tea-stained tags can be found at Mish Wooderson's etsy shop, the trinket pins from Maya Road, and the mica flakes from Martha Stewart.
Now to answer a couple of questions or two....many have inquired about the chipboard houses used on the cards from yesterday's post...they are from Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses line..there are a few available here at Emma's Paperie.
Onto a glitter question...for an all over dusting of glitter, I use Krylon Spray Adhesive....it's my favorite, and then lightly shake on mica or glitter. It works great. For accenting edges or small areas, I use Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue. Hope that helps.
Lastly...I feel the need to share my favorite Pumpkin Spice Bars with Cream Cheese recipe....They are delectable...and dreamy....and good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner...not that I would ever, ever do such a thing...
Night.
Melis
Lovely cards; in fact they are handmade jewels.
And the story that goes with it.... it captured my heart.
Have a wonderful day!
Stella
Posted by: Stella | October 21, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Simply adorable!
Melissa can you tell me where you purchased the little lacy doilies you have used on your cards from?
Hugs
Heather. x
Posted by: Heather Hunter | October 22, 2010 at 01:02 AM
Such a warm and cozy cards!
Thank you for the tips.
Take care. Enjoy the weekend.
Posted by: Yana | October 22, 2010 at 02:07 AM
Gorgeous!! I would also like to know where I can purchase the doilies - they are very sweet...
Posted by: Georgie | October 22, 2010 at 02:45 AM
These cards are all positively delightful - so warm and welcoming - the perfect holiday greeting. Thanks for sharing, as always. :)
Posted by: JeanFB | October 22, 2010 at 03:55 AM
Always love looking at your beautiful creations! You inspire me! Thanks for the recipe too!
Posted by: Margaret M | October 22, 2010 at 05:41 AM
Gorgeous as always! (You and the cards LOL!)
Posted by: Mole | October 22, 2010 at 05:48 AM
Yummy cards!
Posted by: jan m | October 22, 2010 at 06:35 AM
absolutely beautiful cards!!
Posted by: Sharon Sprouse | October 22, 2010 at 06:54 AM
Thank you so very much for answering the "all-over" glitter question! I thought it might be adhesive spray, but wasn't sure. It is certainly a lovely look! Thank you for the recipe. I have a similar one and they are truly delicious! For the reader who asked about the tiny doilies- I saw the same ones at Michael's the other day in the Martha Stewart section. Hth.
Posted by: Sheryl | October 22, 2010 at 10:28 AM
These are just gorgeous, I love all the bits and bobs coming together to make something so warm and cozy. Thank you for the spray adhesive info - have been looking for a tip there. And finally, I can't wait to try that recipe. Looks so yummy. Hope your weekend is perfect!
Posted by: anya | October 22, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Such a treat to see your lovely cards. Thanks for the tip about the glues - I was just wondering what you use. Thanks too for the yummy recipe. Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 22, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Your cards are absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Jenny | October 23, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Gorgeous as ALWAYS!! Love your words and your beautiful work.
A question...where did you get the beautiful small circles with the decorated edges around them. Are they spellbinders?
Posted by: Anne T | October 23, 2010 at 05:23 AM
Your cards are so beautiful - it makes my day to see what you have created and shared! Thanks!!
Posted by: Maureen Chandler | October 23, 2010 at 07:10 AM
Again you have amazed your fans! Beautiful cards!! Also thought of you when I happened upon Elizabeth Kartchner (aka Dear Lizzy) blog and a video of her and her children. I think you two could be "soul mate mothers" Your stories touch my heart and soul. I look forward to ALL your posts!
Posted by: Cele Schaffer | October 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
I, too, would like info. on the doilies. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous cards!
Posted by: Betty Bourassa | October 23, 2010 at 05:07 PM
these are SO amazing! i love the layers of paper and fabric and stamps...so much interest and texture!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | October 23, 2010 at 05:39 PM
so sweet and cozy indeed. lovely cards. love them!
Posted by: Alice W. | October 23, 2010 at 11:42 PM
All your cards shown are beautiful. So many visual details which I love! I like how you added the envelope to the base of the cards. Different and unique.
Posted by: Carol R | October 24, 2010 at 08:07 AM
As always, I am in love with your beautiful creations, Melis! Thank you for inspiring me almost every new day!
Hugs,
Viola
P/S would you email me? The email link is not working on the sidebar ... and I want to send you somethin' :) Thank you!
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