Polka dot paper from My Mind's Eye, newsprint from Pink Paislee, toile is a gift from my mama, die cut and keyhole from Melissa Frances, trim from Prima, and bauble and sticker from Making Memories.
The Cabbage Roses Ribbon is a new color from Memriemare called Dove's Nest...I think it might be my all time favorite color.
"Each moment of the year has its own beauty... a picture which was never seen before and which shall never be seen again. "(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
I love this quote. Our spring has been wonderful I must say, much cooler than usual and I find it refreshing to not be dealing for the high 90's and low 100's quite yet...it will happen.
A few things on my summer shopping list are:
Wellies for Sierra and I as we have a garden to water throughout the day, chickens to feed and care for, and other critters roaming about.
I'm crazy for these...should I get 'em?
And, an endless supply of these...
(photo via brendasweddingblog)
What's on your happy summer list?
Melis
get the boots I have a polka dot pair lol. beautiful card!!!! and now I have to go have ice cream :)
Posted by: dee | June 02, 2011 at 06:15 PM
Ditto, ditto, ditto on the ice cream! Chocolate and peanut butter!
Beautiful card and that gorgeous ribbon is so aptly names.....just like the breast of a dove.
Posted by: Lin | June 02, 2011 at 06:33 PM
get those boots for sure! i think my summer will be less stessed - one grandson is going to start pre-school so i will only have the 2 l/2 yr old on mondays and wednesdays. more attention for him..and one of my friends has a 2 yr old grandson that we will invite over to play in the water wiggle,have lunch with us and take a nap with us! i too am enjoying the cool desert air, and not looking forward to the l00's.! thank you for all that you share with us.
Posted by: sarita | June 02, 2011 at 07:37 PM
The boots are a must...so cute! And an endless supply of ice-cream should be on everyone's summer wish list don't ya think!!!
Posted by: Lisa | June 02, 2011 at 07:57 PM
Your card is so dreamy!!! Really love it....and yes, I must place my vote.....go for the boots....they will make your day happier just looking at them!
Posted by: Amy | June 02, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Oooh gorgeous! Dove's Nest? it sounds amazing, and so beautiful on your card.
Get the boots! you'll be outdoors all day I bet you will forget to make cards ;)
Posted by: vio | June 02, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Get them, get them, get them! You will smile every time you put them on!
Posted by: Toni Storie | June 02, 2011 at 11:58 PM
Well ... Get the wellies!!!! .... Lol they are cooool Melissa :) love all those funky wellies, I had quite a few doc martins as a teen and they were the most comfy boot ever ... Lol , and .... Your card!!!! Stunning as ever xx
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | June 03, 2011 at 03:48 AM
wonderful card
Posted by: Joy_L | June 03, 2011 at 05:08 AM
Hey--go for the wellies! What better way to brighten a rainy day?! Love the card as I always do. We are enjoying the second day of perfect spring/summer weather with a few more predicted, so I am loving this before the humidity and heat move back in.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | June 03, 2011 at 05:35 AM
Beautiful details, as always
Love your cards
Posted by: -Aina- | June 03, 2011 at 06:16 AM
This card is just stunning, I really love the color of that cabbage roses ribbon too, very beautiful and all your little bits are just perfectly placed and perfectly pretty!
I say definitely go for those wellies! That pattern would make a great card background too! and of course, I am all for the ice cream! :)
Posted by: Nora Anne | June 03, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Your card is gorgeous, I love those buttons. Yes, buy those wellies. They are way too cute.
Posted by: Beth Norman | June 03, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Buy the wellies! Matching for you and Sierra, if you can.
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | June 03, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Know what's on my happy summer list? Your blog. I just love it. And yes, definitely get the wellies! They're so fun.
Posted by: Kathy | June 03, 2011 at 10:49 AM
oh, yes, you need those boots & any food item in the picture; after all, when working in the garden you'll need something tasty
Posted by: Susan Mac | June 03, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Love the wellies! Go for it! What fun to water in the summer and keep the feet dry in something so colorful! I am looking forward to my son's fav - popsicle joe coming down our block in the evening and running out to buy a treat from the truck with the loud music playing! And just having time to enjoy him without rushing off to school in the morning - ahh the lazy days of summer and we only have 12.5 more days to go before he is out of school! I can't wait!!!!!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | June 03, 2011 at 02:20 PM
yes, yes get the boots...so adorable..My summer is going to be laid-back..full of neighbor kids and nieces doing crafts, making ice-cream and dreaming...take care..
Posted by: bettyann | June 03, 2011 at 03:18 PM
You MUST get the wellies! My 2 year old grandson (Hawaiian born and now lives in Louisiana) will ONLY wear wellies. He has two pair that he alternates daily. It doesn't matter if it's raining or not-always wellies, all the time! Love them!!
Posted by: Serendipity | June 03, 2011 at 05:33 PM
I always love your work a combination of feminine and vintage. Get those Wellies!!! They are awesome (mine are black with neon polka dots!!!)
Posted by: kat | June 03, 2011 at 05:42 PM
beautiful card, Melissa! and i must vote on the get the boots side! =) that is a pretty pair and will certainly make you happy wearing them! =) have a beautiful weekend!
Posted by: Alice W. | June 03, 2011 at 11:26 PM
your card is lovely! I love the boots. You should get them, life is short, wear Fun!
Posted by: Lara Carson | June 04, 2011 at 06:14 AM
What a gorgeous card, Melissa! Love the elegant papers and the pink, white, and black color combo. Looks so stunning with the cream and gray mixed in. Love it!
and yes, definitely get the boots. :)
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | June 04, 2011 at 07:57 AM
Just gorgeous.
Posted by: Rose C. | June 04, 2011 at 03:14 PM