I love the little things. Truly, they are what make the world go 'round for me, the tiny details of life that take but a glance and are gone in a heartbeat, but what make me happiest as I think back on them throughout the day. Things like, her long piggy-tail braids with bows tied at the bottom...how much longer will I be able to do her hair before she'll be wanting to do her own? Things like the rooster crowing as I was out on my run early this morning...I've always wanted a rooster and love my time outside before the day gets too busy. Things like her freckles which are popping up like crazy, her toys lined up in the bathtub, the Indian Paintbrush that is blooming everywhere out here in the desert, something funny my husband said before heading out the door that made my day...thank goodness for the little things.
Nothin' but a couple of cards for you today. As always, I've got at thing for cupcakes and couldn't stop at just one. The chipboard cupcakes are from Maya Road, paper on the first from Melissa Frances, Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, and GCD Studios, flower from Prima, fabric from Moda, button cut using the Papertrey Ink Buttoned Up #1 die, rubon from Melissa Frances, and scrunched seam binding from Memriemare.
This second card uses paper from GCD Studios, My Mind's Eye, Basic Grey, and The Girls' Paperie, fabric from Moda, stamps from Unity and Papertrey Ink, die from Tiny Tags, satin angel wings from Memriemare, and scrunched seam binding from Craft Spot. The delicous glitter used on both is Lily White Chunky glitter from Doodlebug Designs.
So....what little thing made your day today?
Thanks for your visit.
Melis
Your cards is the most beautiful I´ve ever seen. You inspire me.
Thank You!
Posted by: Primia | May 03, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Stunning cards Melissa :) and very true words , it is the little things in life that matter :) x
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | May 03, 2011 at 12:44 PM
I know just how you feel about doing your daughter's hair. My baby girl is now 19 and I still get to french braid it now and then. I am glad that she hasn't grown out of having her mom "do" her hair!
Posted by: Meghan | May 03, 2011 at 01:46 PM
Your blog posts and cards always make my day! Thank you:)
Posted by: Linda | May 03, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Your sweet sugared cupcake on a doily!! That's what made my day!
Posted by: jan m | May 03, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Seeing a new post from you made my day today! Love these cards especially the second one.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | May 03, 2011 at 03:53 PM
that second card is scrumptious! a walk with my hubby, noticing all the flowering trees, made my day today!
Posted by: Lynn D | May 03, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Just wanted to pop in to say "Hi". Your sweet post just made me feel like saying Hello and letting you know I'm thinking of you and hoping all is well in your world. The little things I agree are very special....today for me it's the bright green grass, just cut and fresh from last night's rain. xxL
Posted by: Linda L | May 03, 2011 at 07:32 PM
I have taken a fancy to using doilies in my projects lately & just bought a cupcake die. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration!
Posted by: Lisa | May 03, 2011 at 07:39 PM
I stumbled across your blog while looking for ideas for cards and I must say, you are extremely talented!! All your items are just gorgeous!!! And your name is awesome too :)
Posted by: Melissa Morrill | May 03, 2011 at 08:50 PM
I love it, again... :)
Posted by: gybogi | May 03, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Soo very sweet... cupcakes = my favorite...
Cupcakes + lilybean = perfection ;)
Posted by: Miss Vio | May 04, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Our rooster was really getting in his crow this morning too. We picked up 15 baby chicks last night (variety of types). Hopefully most of them make it, the kids are already trying to name them all.
Posted by: Jennifer Hansen | May 04, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Melissa - it's your little ol' post that made my day today!
Posted by: Gabriela | May 04, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Those cards look Mighty yummy!! Those little things are the best of life:)
Posted by: Davi | May 04, 2011 at 06:50 PM
thank you...........
Posted by: peggy | May 04, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration! And yes, thank goodness for the little things in life!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | May 04, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Just got a peek at your June release for PTI, my heart skipped a beat!!! Absolutely love the look of the garden set!!
Posted by: jan m | May 05, 2011 at 05:10 AM
Gorgeous cards..and can't wait to see your new stamp set the sneak peak looked so great ..this made my day too!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | May 05, 2011 at 06:44 AM
LOVE the cute cupcakes on your cards!! Hugs and kisses from my kids make my day - the little things really turn out to be the big things in life.
Kimberly
My Craft Spot
Posted by: Kimberly | May 05, 2011 at 07:59 AM
you are right - it IS the little things that make our lives special. we just have to remember to look for them! just saw at PTI that you have another stamp set coming out this month! can't wait to get it! take care
Posted by: sarita | May 05, 2011 at 09:40 AM
your scrumptious cupcake cards made my day.. and seeing a new post.. and seeing a sneak peak of your new stamp set over at Nichole's blog:) Very, very happy girl over here..
Posted by: rebekah f | May 05, 2011 at 11:22 AM
You always make the most beautiful cards and this one is really cute. But what I really want to see is the piggy-tails with the bows at the end!!! LOL LOL
Posted by: Mi Mi | May 05, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Yummy, sweet cards today! What little thing made my day? My husband sent me flowers at work for Mother's Day. What a sweetie!!
Posted by: Anne T | May 05, 2011 at 05:25 PM
Melissa, your cupcake cards are the sweetest things!! Love them. I think I need them!
The little things...my pretty girl bending her very sore knee that she didn't think she could bend, my buddy boy coming into my workshop this afternoon after his track practice to ride home with me, the beautiful sunshine today, the chickens coming up to the house to snoop, and a very happy horse getting turned out on luscious green grass! Spring - just love it!
Have a wonderful night!
Posted by: Lisa Dolson | May 05, 2011 at 07:57 PM