She's back....my little one....what a great day we've had together. Today marks the first day in 10 that she's been up and about...had a smile on her face...color in her sweet cheeks...and has been full of loves and kisses....I am so happy and have missed my little bean. When they tell you 10-14 days for recovery, they aren't kidding and I know we'll still have some rough moments ahead, but I am so very tickled and happy today.
We are currently spoiling our dinner with homemade Orange Julius, watching Herbie Goes Bananas, daddy has just built us a fire, and life couldn't be better at the moment. I think we'll even try a couple of hours tomorrow at church, as she's missed her little friends so much. I was able to make a trip into town today and it felt wonderful just to get out....sigh....how very thankful I am!
If you're following along with the Papertrey Ink anniversary celebration, today brings you another challenge, with one of the SWEETEST most rewarding prizes I have ever heard of...truly a gift I think.
All you have to do to be eligible to enter is the following:
- Create a project using one of the stamp images available for download on Nichole's blog.
- Link your creation in the comment section for today's post on Nichole's blog.
- One randomly selected customer will get to work with Nichole creating a new stamp set for Papertrey Ink.
How fun, yes??
The card I created above uses one of the tags available for download...free for you to use along with so many others designed by the 2011 Papertrey Ink Stamp Designers. The tag I used was designed by Miss Heather Nichols....I'm a sucker for anything her creative mind dreams up.
I also used Heather's Little Bitty Bird stamp set on this card along with Spring Moss cardstock, Ripe Avocado Ink, and a Vintage Cream button.
The scrunched seam binding is from a new company that found me so very graciously...the trinket pin from Viola Mahr, bitty pink millinery flower from the Little Pink Studio (I love you Cerri!), chipboard from Maya Road, flowers from Petaloo, and paper from Fancy Pants, Prima, and American Crafts.
Off to make Spaghetti with marinara sauce and soft bread sticks...we'll see if anyone feels like eating around here tonight :)
Have a lovely Sunday!
Melis
Melis, you are truly gifted. You have a knack for using just the right words to convey your feelings. Your projects are just amazing. I love how you love your family and though I don't express myself the way you do you someone give words to the feelings in my heart! Thank you so much for sharing SO MUCH of yourself on your blog. God bless you always.
Posted by: Angy | February 05, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Awe....when your child is happy; you're happy. I know exactly what you mean. It's lovely to hear that things are turning to normal. Enjoy it; there is nothing in this world as important as your family.
And your card..well what can i say. it's a one of a kind beauty!
Posted by: Stella | February 06, 2011 at 02:10 AM
Beautiful, beautiful card! I remember when my daughter had her tonsils out...it was so hard. That was a number of years ago and it's been a blessing! Also when I was young they weren't jumping to remove them. I was SOOOOO many times. Then when I turned 20 they removed them because I couldn't ever get rid of the infection. It took me over a month to recover and it was awful. It is so much easier when they are little and saves them so much time being sick. Although it's hard to watch her suffer it was a sound decision! Thanks for your wonderful blog, Melissa!
Posted by: ValerieC | February 06, 2011 at 03:44 AM
I'm so happy that Sierra is back on happy childhood track!
Card is a beauty!
Posted by: Yana | February 06, 2011 at 04:53 AM
I have been meaning to comment on your blog before and now is the time. I 'call' by a lot and am always in awe of your work. It is too beautiful for words. I hopw your daughter recovers soon. Have a lovely day together,
Colette x.
Posted by: Colette | February 06, 2011 at 05:33 AM
so glad things have picked up there, and that Sierra is feeling better. makes life that much more precious when everyone is well. enjoy your weekend. love the card.
Posted by: laura huffman | February 06, 2011 at 05:54 AM
So glad to read your little Miss is feeling better. Beautiful card you have created! Love all the elements and details added to it. Thanks for sharing your inspiration! Have a wonderful day with your family.
Posted by: Carol R | February 06, 2011 at 06:58 AM
So glad your little bean is on the mend. Love your card.
Posted by: barbie | February 06, 2011 at 07:23 AM
ah..such a pretty card.. and happiness for you as miss sierra finds everything good again :) You make an awesome mama... something I hope to be one day when it's my time! :)
Posted by: miss vio | February 06, 2011 at 07:29 AM
Wow Melissa, that looks wonderful. Love the vintage style. Very pretty !
Posted by: Imke Ludwig | February 06, 2011 at 08:21 AM
I'm so happy that your little Sierra
is on the mend, bless her heart.
Love your vintage project as, I love
all of your projects.
Posted by: Joanna | February 06, 2011 at 08:28 AM
sigh, this just could not be more LOVELY Melissa!!!! You are amazing :)
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | February 06, 2011 at 09:10 AM
So glad your little Bean is feeling better! The Dr's always say it will be sooner than it is-makes you wonder if they ever dealt with sick Beans for days... Love your projects as usual!
Posted by: Cele Schaffer | February 06, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Beautiful card, Melis! So glad to hear Sierra is feeling much better now.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 06, 2011 at 12:09 PM
So happy to hear that Sierra is feeling better. It's like the light clicks on when they finally are up and at 'em. Love your sweet card today too.
Posted by: Mish | February 06, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Just darling and sooo sweet! And to have Sierra feeling better...what a better match to have!!!
Posted by: Deebi27 | February 06, 2011 at 08:35 PM
sweetness. lovely card. and so happy to hear that you enjoyed the day. so glad to hear that your girl is feeling better. have a sweet and wonderful week!
Posted by: Alice W. | February 06, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Such a pretty card - sweet & vintagey - love it. So glad your little one is starting to feel more like herself - you must be so relieved to have the worst of it over. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | February 07, 2011 at 12:04 PM
So glad to hear that Sierra is getting back to her old self. All of your pampering is sure to speed the recovery process along. Nothing like a mother's love.
Posted by: Allison | February 07, 2011 at 12:43 PM
I bet that was the longest ten days of your life. Here's to more days filled with hugs and kisses!
Posted by: Domenico | February 07, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Absolutely gorgeous Melis!!! Haven't seen that Herbie movie. Will have to check that one out. :)
Posted by: Lisa Dorsey | February 07, 2011 at 07:53 PM
So glad for all of you that Sierra has mended. Sweet card.
Posted by: nancy jane | February 08, 2011 at 07:52 AM