Shabby aqua is one of my most favorite colors to craft with. It showed up in my fall project and I can't stop adding it to my winter themed projects either. It's definitely a go-to color for me just about year round.
Today I have a couple of holiday cards to share with you using Retro Christmas vintage images from Crafty Secrets, scrunched seam binding from Craft Spot, Doodlebug glitter, Maya Road chipboard, Melissa Frances vellum pockets, and Papertrey Ink stamps.
For this first card I used Papertrey Ink's Snowflake Medley, Winter Snow Globe, and Gingerbread Lane stamp sets. I also used Freckled Fawn Wide Red on White Polka dot washi.
This card uses Freckled Fawn Gold Polka Dot on White washi tape and Papertrey Ink's Rustic Branches stamp set. The paper used on both cards is from Basic Grey's Aspen Frost collection.
Are you all ready for Thanksgiving? I'm so excited. This holiday has always been one of my most favorites. I love the meaning of it, the relaxed nature, gathering together, and the traditions that are now just memories as with time, things change. But, the memories are always there and so dear.
I'm looking for a new cheeseball recipe to try. That's one of my assignments....that and smoking a turkey, which I'm slightly nervous about. We've never smoked a turkey before, but my husband is all about using his beloved smoker and showing off his pit master skills this Thanksgiving. I'd love for you to share your favorite cheeseball recipe with me if you'd like! Please and thanks :)
Enjoy your day!
Melis
Melissa you never cease to amaze me. Shades of blue ( including aqua ) are my favorite and these cards.....My jaw hit the floor. Gorgeous! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving; I am thankful for the beuaty you share with us
Posted by: Stella | November 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM
These are so special Melissa. I love those old fashioned images and your pretty details! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
Posted by: Lisa | November 20, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I don't have a recipe but I have a friend who makes a chocolate chip cheeseball she serves with graham crackers - it is amazing! I'm sure you could find a recipe online.
Posted by: julie e | November 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Oh my gosh, Melissa...I love these! Aqua & red...what could be better? I don't have a cheeseball recipe...but, now I'm hungry for one!
Posted by: Anne | November 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM
You just bless me everytime with your creations but especially when you use red and aqua! It's my very fave! It is drool worthy and these are amazing! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! God Bless!
Posted by: Kolleen moss | November 20, 2012 at 02:44 PM
SO pretty Melissa. Have a great holiday!
Posted by: Jana | November 20, 2012 at 02:45 PM
Beautiful cards, Melis! I love that shabby aqua, too! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | November 20, 2012 at 04:01 PM
The aqua sure makes your cards pop with fun color. Sorry I can't help with the cheese ball recipe. I've never been too good with appetizers. Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | November 20, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Beautiful cards Melis!!! Love the color combo, you are amazing!!
I have never made cheese ball, but I found this one and it seems to be really easy and yummy:
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2009/12/the-best-cheeseball.html
You got to tell us about that smoked turkey, it sounds delicious!!
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | November 20, 2012 at 08:28 PM
Love love LOVE these cards! I am SO in love with Aqua, Red and White this year... my tree is red and white, and I am sooo tempted to add some aqua to it!!
Anyway, enough about me... BEAUTIFUL projects, and I wish I had my mum's old cheeseball recipe, because it was delicious. Alas, I am no help :( Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Meredith | November 20, 2012 at 10:11 PM
So pretty....love the color combo..in fact I have a red & white tree, and this year decided to add Teal to it.....I couldn't think of one cheesball recipe as I have made most of mine from Tastefully Simple mixes....but I made a snowman one last year I saw on Pinterest and it was adorable, but I changed mine to easy, it is on my In The Kitchen Board Recipes I have tried if interested...but make sure you read what I did...have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | November 21, 2012 at 12:08 AM
That is a sweet color combination, happy thanksgiving to you and yours
Posted by: Pearl Maple | November 21, 2012 at 12:09 AM
I love your beautiful, vintage cards and the wonderful colors that you selected. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Unfortunately, I take the lazy route when it comes to cheeseballs. I visit the cheese counter in a wonderful little store near my home. I hope that someone else can help with your search.
Posted by: Lisa V. | November 21, 2012 at 03:23 AM
Came by for a bit of inspiration, you always work for me! Anyways I do make a feta ball around the holidays and as long as you like feta and garlic, it's a hit!
8 oz. cream cheese(softened)
8 oz. feta cheese
1 large clove of minced garlic
Mix together until well combined and form into a ball, chill a couple hours and roll in chopped scalllions. Serve with chopped tomatoes and chopped black olives.
Makes a pretty plate with the scallion covered feta ball in the middle and the tomatoes in a circle around it and then the black olives around the tomatoes. I serve it with rice crackers. You can use any kind of crunchy hard cracker. It's addicting!
Have a wonderful Holiday Season!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 21, 2012 at 05:47 AM
Gorgeous cards Melissa!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family!
hugs...
Posted by: Melissa Bove | November 21, 2012 at 05:45 PM
Dang Melis - I'm just drooling over these Christmas cards!!! I am so in love with aqua too and all these with the beautiful aqua's, pinks, reds and whites are to die for. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Hugs… Tracy@CottonPickinCute
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Posted by: Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute | November 21, 2012 at 06:48 PM
Hello Melis, happy thanksgiving, I am very grateful because I found you!, love your creatings and the love you share!. Many many thanks!, tell me the shabby aqua you say, is it from PTI? love how it looks!.
I bought some ink pads on ebay, 2008 edition, what about the reinkers, if i buy the new ones can i use with the old pads? and one came separated the foam from the plastic, any advice? Thanks a lot in advance, and again thanks a lot, a big hug from Mexico!!
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Posted by: chunky beads | November 24, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Gorgeous Christmas cards! I do love aqua, also! And the aqua you paired up with red looks so sweet! Love the vintage images and pretty ribbon used! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, hugs!
Posted by: Maria | November 24, 2012 at 04:08 PM
These are gorgeous, lovely work x
Posted by: Doreen | November 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM
GORGEOUS!!!!!
Posted by: teri | November 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM
I may be a little late in commenting but do have a wonderful family favorite recipe for a cheeseball. While it's my husband's specialty as I've never made one myself, I thought I'd share the recipe. This is one that is sought after by my 2 grown kids, relatives and even co-workers request my husband make one for our annual Christmas party. Give it a try:
2 packages of cream cheese
shredded cheddar cheese (he just shreds and mixes till he gets his consistency he likes, no measurements here)
lemon juice (maybe 1-2 TBS)
a lot of green onions
worchestchire sauce
cayanne pepper to taste (he likes a bit of a kick)
We serve with crackers (Triscuits are his favorite) and I like it on a toasted bagel. Hope you enjoy!
Posted by: Lea Sorley | December 01, 2012 at 05:22 AM
mahusay na impormasyon, llike ko ito napaka, salamat sa iyo.
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