I'm enjoying the lazy days after Christmas...my little one home with me...snow flying outside...a warm coziness wrapping us up inside....I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Our was filled with sweet, beautiful, little bitty details that I hope to never forget. I'm so thankful to have had my parents here for the holiday...it meant so much to me...and Sierra, well...Christmas through her eyes is magical...she made our Christmas.
We're just about to venture out in the cold today, but I've been crafting away here and there and thought I'd share a card with you. This card uses Melissa Frances paper, trim, and die cut, Crafty Secrets Double Sided Creative Scrap, and Papertrey Ink's Love Lives Here stamp set and dies.
I kinda just love this set....I save every little cut from scraps and use them up here and there...I can't help it.
Before I go, I wanted to introduce you to Clara....
Isn't she darling...I didn't even have to buy her myself...she was a sweet Christmas surprise given to me by my even sweeter husband...I do love him.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this book...
To the Rescue, the Autobiography of Thomas S. Monson....my parents gave it to my husband, and well...I cracked it open the other night and can't give it up just yet...it's very special.
Happy Winter Holidays!
See you soon.
Melis
Enjoy these days! What a lovely surprise from your husband! I agree with you about saving and using every scrap of those beautiful papers. Love the card.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | December 29, 2010 at 03:11 PM
I'm smiling at your last two gifts. My sweet hubby surprised me with a special new camera and THAT very same book! :)
your creations are always SO lovely--i don't always comment--in fact I think this is the very first time I have! I ALWAYS love looking at your creations!
Posted by: Diana | December 29, 2010 at 04:39 PM
What wonderful gifts! That camera is especially adorable with the bow around it. You make everything pretty! And of course that card is perfect, when it uses the stamps you designed... happy... I need to get myself a set!
Posted by: Viola Mahr | December 29, 2010 at 05:52 PM
What a sweet hubby...hope you have a wonderful weekend. Can't wait to see what the New Year has in store for you. btw...I just got my Love Lives Here stamps and am already in love with them. I made a card for my sister that I'm hoping to post tomorrow. In classic Melissa style...I am definitely smitten!
Posted by: Patty M | December 29, 2010 at 06:29 PM
What an artist you are. I love love love your work. Nobody can create like you do and it brings me a lot of joy because you inspire me and a lot of other people.
I wish you all the best in a new year !
Kind regards, Frida
Posted by: Frida | December 30, 2010 at 02:07 AM
Wow Melissa, such a wonderful gift, I am sure you and Clara will have fab times together!! Your card, as always, is delicious...I adore the stamp set and dies and can't wait for mine to arrive...just a little something I treated myself to for Christmas !! Thank you for your wonderful inspiration and wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year.
Posted by: Mandy | December 30, 2010 at 02:41 AM
sweet gifts. love the card. i enjoy reading and receiving books at Christmas, cuddling up and relaxing. so nice. glad your holiday was so special. happy new year.
Posted by: laura huffman | December 30, 2010 at 04:51 AM
Clara is quite eye-catching with that pretty pink bow! Enjoy her in good times and good health!
Happiest of New Years to you and your family!
Posted by: Theresa from Virginia | December 30, 2010 at 06:13 AM
Melissa I love how "ice" your projects like that! What do you use? Is that coarse glitter or mica? The card is sooo beautiful. I can't wait for my stamp set to arrive!
Posted by: Jean Martin | December 30, 2010 at 07:18 AM
Funny my hubby got the same camera from Santa =) card is beautiful!! cant wait to see your new goodies for 2011!
Posted by: dee | December 30, 2010 at 07:55 AM
Isn't it wonderful how magical children make Christmas. Their sweet innocence and delight as the smallest things is such a blessing. Your card is beautiful as usual. Love the sparkly frosting and the sweet house. Wahoo your "Clara" is one fabulous gift!! Im sure it will be such a fun new gift to use. :) New Years blessings
Posted by: Davi | December 30, 2010 at 08:20 AM
Aww the sweet sound of a Canon camera clicking away! My sweet husband gave me an xti a couple of years ago. I love it and so will you!
Posted by: Carrie | December 30, 2010 at 08:52 AM
I could sure save a lot of money if I never peeked here - everything you use, I HAVE to have! LOL
...Sadly, my creations are never as beautiful as yours.
Love your blog - thank you for the constant inspiration!
Posted by: Pat | December 30, 2010 at 11:55 AM
How can Idescribe your card? I always write the same but I can't come up with something else. This is beauty; pure beauty!
Enjoy your new camera; what a lovely gift. And there is nothing better than stay inside, stay warm and reading a good book!
Posted by: Stella | December 30, 2010 at 01:13 PM
love your sweet card and such a wonderful gift from your husband! so glad that you are enjoying the holidays. stay warm and all the best wishes for 2011! =)
Posted by: Alice W. | December 30, 2010 at 11:36 PM
Kind of had a feeling Mr. Phillips was going to hit a homerun in the present department. Alright, now that I have secured my "man" card with a sports reference may I say that card is the sweetest in every sense of the word.
Posted by: Domenico | January 01, 2011 at 09:43 AM
Melissa, thanks for sharing what an up lifting book..i can see why you opened the book!!
thanks for sharing!!
Melissa from Naches, WA
Posted by: Melissa | January 01, 2011 at 11:39 AM
I love your work Melissa and you definitely have a signature style. I can pick it out anywhere. Always glittery and magical. This stamp set and its dies speak volumes to your style. Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | February 05, 2011 at 08:12 AM