Snow day today...something we've all been excited about...I love to be inside where it's warm and toasty, while it's snowy and wet outside. My little one and husband spent the day outside on an adventure today...pulling traps for the season...and having a little one on one time.
The fire is burning...Baked Potato Soup on the stove and Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies in the oven...comforts of home...acts of love for my little family to help them feel safe and secure here at home...in a world that lacks so much love and gentleness. Everyone deserves a place where they fill loved...accepted...and completely safe...a haven and refuge from the storms that stir around us.
I mentioned the speckled eggs in the Friendship Jar Spring Fillers....I adore them...and couldn't wait to give them a try...and also practice up a bit on my puny Copic Skills....one day maybe I'll get them figured out...but it's always fun to try.
Along with the Friendship Jar, and Friendship Jar Spring Fillers stamp sets, I also used the Jar and Lid, Jar Label, Jar Toppers, and Doily Details Collection dies. The bookprint, doily, and cream trim are vintage, paper from Melissa Frances, and scrunched seam binding from Craft Spot by Kimberly.
One last little item created for Emma's Paperie this month...our theme being "Antique or Vintage inspired"...
A complete supply list and the other designer's beautiful creations are waiting HERE on the Emma's Paperie blog.
Night.
Melis
Very pretty. Can't wait to get my PTI order.
Posted by: Cindy | February 19, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Love the weather right before spring... love the way you do vintage.
Posted by: Domenico | February 19, 2011 at 08:11 PM
I just saw the card on Emma's blog. Cute!
We have had 80 degrees weather for 2 days and again tomorrow. I am loving it!
Posted by: Karey | February 19, 2011 at 08:25 PM
Just like the previous post; these cards are gorgeous and all I can think of is spring , some fresh air and sunshine, It's a bit of a grey day here, lots of clouds and a cold wind. And looking at these cards is just heartwarming. Beautiful Melissa; as always!
Posted by: Stella | February 19, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Such wonderful eye candy you do create. Just love feasting on it! The fun jar with the cute eggs is so lovely and the parisian one so pretty. Going to try that soup tomorrow. :)
Posted by: Davi | February 20, 2011 at 12:18 AM
very pretty projects. love the sweet, springy color on your first two cards. and the pinks in the last card are sooooo yummy! thanks for sharing and hope you have a warm and lovely Sunday!
Posted by: Alice W. | February 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Such beautiful cards, love your vintage style. Have a wonderful Sunday and keepnwarm. xoxo
Deb x
Posted by: Deb Hickman | February 20, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Sooo pinky and so cute!
Love them ALL!
Have a nice cookie Sunday!
Posted by: Yana | February 20, 2011 at 04:43 AM
Awesome! Love, love, love!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | February 20, 2011 at 05:05 AM
Love the cards as always--just the right touches to create lush and lovely looks. I love the rainy, blowy days when you are tucked up and can create without feeling guilty about not mowing, weeding,or planting.
Posted by: mamajulie | February 20, 2011 at 06:02 AM
so pretty I love the jar image and the fact you can fill it with anything
Posted by: june lanum | February 20, 2011 at 07:08 AM
Delightful cards Melissa, your work always makes me smile :)
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | February 20, 2011 at 07:47 AM
Your cards are fun to look at. I like the way you know what, how much and colors to use on your projects.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | February 20, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Beautiful cards....Just wanted to mention just as your home is warm and safe and a wonderful place to be with family, your blog also exudes that feeling of being welcomed into your world open armed! Thank you so much for that!!
Posted by: rebekah faries | February 20, 2011 at 09:54 AM
I always love your cards--brightens my day! We're in for a bit of snow over the next couple of days. Hard to believe it was 70 on Friday. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Scrumptious cards and wonderful words. Thanks so much for sharing your picture of a wonderful place...home.
Posted by: Anne T | February 20, 2011 at 04:13 PM
i just love those friendship jars...and he very nice job you did with them!
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | February 20, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Is it possible that our hearts can smile? You make mine smile!! Thanks Melissa for another peek into your life. I'm leaving a 3 week vacation in Hawaii today but anxious to get back to my stamps and will be getting a new Grandbaby girl on Friday. Talk about being BLESSED!!! Aren't we?!?!?!??!
Posted by: Jan in Tucson | February 21, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Pretty cards! Love your style. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures.
Hugs, Manuela
Posted by: Manuela | February 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM
These are such beautiful and bright projects! They make me wish Spring would hurry up and get here :)
Thanks so much for linking that baked potatoe soup recipe. I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Sara | February 21, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Thank you for sharing Melis! You cards and words are always full of heart-warming inspiration. (Seriously can't believe anyone could be critical towards you - maybe their hearts need to grow 3 times just like the Grinch's!)
Thank you again!!!!
-Kristin B.
Posted by: Kristin Burge | February 24, 2011 at 01:38 PM