Hi everyone! I'm sorry for the sporadic posting lately....truthfully, I've had a rough little spell and am doing my best to pull myself up and out. We all have our moments, our ups and downs, joys and sorrows...some a little more difficult to deal with than others. It's Spring Break here and we're taking things nice and easy. Today I have a fun idea for you, minus the tutorial, but something you could very easily whip up on your own. As you've probably gathered by now, tutorials are a rarity for me as it seems I don't have the time to prepare them, but hopefully you'll be able to grasp what this little project embodies and create your own.
My mom and I are always sharing our crafting supplies. She often slips a few of her latest findings in the mail to me and I love to surprise her with a fat envelope full of treats once in a while as well. This project just makes the gift-giving part of a crafty care package even more fun. I've taken 3 A2 Kraft envelopes from Papertrey Ink and stitched them together across the bottom edge. I've lined each one with coordinating patterned paper using the A2 Envelope Liner from Papertrey Ink. This is such a fun die....a perfect way to dress up an ordinary envelope very simply.
I've stuffed each envelope with things I love such as: doilies, tea stained fabric, tea stained twill, buttons, trinket pins, die cuts, trims, handmade embellishments, etc.
Papertrey Ink glassine bags are the perfect place to tuck buttons, trinket pins, ribbons, etc.
Anyway, please let me know if you have any questions. I'll get back to you as quickly as I can. The label stickers, dies, and paper are from Pink Paislee. The pretty, tiny rosebud paper used on the last envelope is from GCD Studios.
I love the saying on this Mother's Day card....most definitely close to my heart. It is a Homespun Cotton Scrap from Crafty Secrets Family collection.
The die and stamps are from Pink Paislee, paper from Pink Paislee and Made by Janet, and Peach Blossom Cabbage Roses Ribbon from Memrie Mare.
The "Mom" stamp is from Papertrey Ink's Tiny Tags stamp set.
Lastly, another card for Mother's Day created with Papertrey Ink's Tags for Spring, Fancy Flourishes, and Little Bitty Bird stamp sets.
The resin heart and die cut ticket are from Melissa Frances.
Night.
Melis
What beautiful creations! Sending you hugs to bring you a smile or two ...
Posted by: cards by cara | April 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Gorgeous and Beautiful cards! I love your pictures of your pockets... I hope you'll be feeling just right very soon. We all have tough times, but they end quickly. Hang in there.
Posted by: Vio | April 18, 2011 at 11:21 PM
so lovely works
Posted by: Joy_L | April 19, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Sorry to hear you've had a rough patch...hope things are getting cheerier for you this week. Take care of you and yours Melis! xL
Posted by: Linda L | April 19, 2011 at 01:34 AM
Aw Melis *gives e-hugs* wishing you strength and hope to pull through these tough times!! you have my moral support :)) these are lovely, as usual from you! i'm really loving the melissa frances resin pieces and am finding myself collecting them all :)
Posted by: Stephanie | April 19, 2011 at 01:58 AM
Melissa, you are always so positive. I hope that reflects off from everything and everyone you touch to comes back to you. Thanks for all you do!
Posted by: ValerieC | April 19, 2011 at 03:24 AM
Wow, what a treat to have my morning coffee over! Truly spectacular, truly inspiring, gorgeous as always. I hope your day is beautiful and peaceful - best wishes coming your way for a better day today. :)
Posted by: JeanFB | April 19, 2011 at 03:51 AM
I can see that you didn't waste your time for nothing, this are so nice and the mix of color is so pleasing, shows that you are an optimistic person, full of joy and always in a good mood. :D
Posted by: Miami cataract surgery | April 19, 2011 at 04:06 AM
It's always wonderful to receive an unexpected package in the mail--I'm sure your Mom will love it! the cards, as always, are so gorgeous! I know brighter days are ahead for you. We all get those days but what a wonderful feeling when they pass! You bring joy to many people.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | April 19, 2011 at 04:39 AM
You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope things look up for you very soon.
Lovely porjects as well. Sharing items is such a good idea, as often you don't need or use all of them.
Posted by: mamajulie | April 19, 2011 at 04:55 AM
Hi Mel
hope you feel brighter soon
bet your mum love the little packages you send
hufs lesley xx
Posted by: lesley | April 19, 2011 at 05:57 AM
Hi Melissa, I hope you emerge from your rough spell soon....hugs to you! Beautiful cards as always and i love your packages of embelishments! Does your mum have a blog? I'd love to see it :)Have a wonderful week, Stephanie x
Posted by: Stephanie | April 19, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Love the inspiration as always. Hope you feel better soon:)
Posted by: Linda | April 19, 2011 at 06:15 AM
sending BEAR HUGS from Pennsylvania :D
~victoria~
Posted by: victoria | April 19, 2011 at 06:52 AM
wow. every time i came here you azames me again. i love your creations so much.
xo Felicitas from Germany
Posted by: Felicitas | April 19, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Amazing as always! I look to you bring me up so many times, I wish I could help you during your "rough patch". Your faith will bring you thru! Thinking about you...
Posted by: Carol McCracken | April 19, 2011 at 07:35 AM
Very sweet as always... you make everything special. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Denise | April 19, 2011 at 07:38 AM
Melissa, your creations are absolutely beautiful!!!! I want to stop doing laundry and make them!!! Question...what size to you usually make your cards? thank you for your inspiration.
Posted by: stephanie b. | April 19, 2011 at 07:45 AM
You are so right about rough patches. Sometimes we need to give into them for a little while and rest in the Father's arms. Some things are just not for us to know and understand...that's when we cling even more tightly to the promises of a God who knows no other way to be than good. Many blessings sweet Melissa.
Posted by: Patty Marker | April 19, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Everything is so beautiful! I just love that sentiment on the Cotton scrap... beautiful. I hope you're feeling brighter soon!!
Posted by: Meredith | April 19, 2011 at 09:46 AM
Hi Melissa,
Just remember Jeremiah 29:11; and, pray, pray, pray.
And, what a lovely a idea from a lovely person.
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | April 19, 2011 at 01:29 PM
Sending good thoughts. . . and I hope that Easter and Mother's Day will be blessings to your heart and soul.
Posted by: Laura | April 19, 2011 at 02:16 PM
what a sweet idea! I think I will make some of these for my crafty friends to celebrate National Scrapbook Day! thanks for the inspiration! Your goodies are always so charming!
Posted by: Lynn D | April 19, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Wonderful projects and cards. I hope that you are feeling better soon. I'm going through my own rough patch and I guess we just need to live our way through it and know that we will come out of it, perhaps with added clarity.
Posted by: Anne T | April 19, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Thanks for sharing your wonderful creations. I just love all the stuff you add to your projects! I might try this for my mom who is just getting into creative journalling. I've made paper bag albums before and had so much fun doing that. Hope you are feeling better soon! :)
Posted by: Melisa Hunter | April 19, 2011 at 04:16 PM