love is in the details...

I love the little details of life, after all, the details are what truly make life special, meaningful, and beautiful.  The Papertrey Ink group post today is all about the delightful, new, love themed dies available this month to help you create whatever you can dream up, and with little effort.

For my first project, I created a Valentine Love Jar, ready to fill with love notes to your sweetheart, big or small.  I used the new Limitless Layers:  Heart Stitches and Valentine Stitches dies along with Limitless Layers:  2 1/4" Hearts and Heart Prints dies.  I love the Lavender Moon felt and have added it to my list of all-time favorite colors...it pairs beautifully here with Vintage Cream and Autumn Rose felt.  

Here's a peek inside my jar where I've hidden Kisses as well as love notes, and a vellum envelope, cut using the Tiny Envelope die.  

Moving on with an anniversary card, I used the Limitless Layers:  Heart Stitches and Limitless Layers:  2 1/4" Hearts dies again.  They die cuts are layered over the new Tag Sale #9 dies, cut from silver paper.  

The tag and hearts are then layered over the new Scattered Hearts Banner dies, which are layered over white cardstock stamped with the new The Best is Yet to Be stamp set.

The sentiment is also from this same set and is stamped in Soft Stone.

 

Lastly, I created a wedding card and matching tag, using the previously mentioned dies and The Best is Yet to Be stamp set again...it's SOOOO pretty!

I stamped images and a sentiment on a layer of vellum and heat embossed it using white embossing powder.

I used two layers of tags here cut from vellum and patterned paper using the new Tag Sale #9 dies.  They are a fun little duo to create layers with.  

So much to love this month!  Thanks for stopping in.  The other designers have oodles to share with you as well:

• Cristina Kowalozyk
• Ashley Cannon Newell
• Erin Lincoln
• Maile Belles
• Nichole Heady
• Dawn McVey
• Heather Nichols
• Betsy Veldman
• Laura Bassen
• Nichole Heady

See you soon.

Melissa

 

 

Comments

[Becky Green]

SIGH!!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE VALENTINES GOODIES!!! AND CREATING THEM TOO!!! I made a little jar ALOT LIKE your little jar Melissa!!!Filled with little strips to tell my husband the many reasons WHY I loved him!!!! :) Your jar is BEAUTIFUL!!!! AND I LOVE the idea of adding KISSES!! :) Your second card is GORGEOUS & I LOVE the colors you've chosen! WOW!!! SO PERFECTLY DONE!!!! Your last card & tag are GORGEOUS!!!I seem to ALWAYS SWOON when it comes to PINK anymore!!!!!!!!!:) LOOOOOOOVE IT!!! OH TO HAVE YOUR TALENT!!!! :)

[jan m]

Adore, adore your Mr and Mrs tag!!!!

[Connie MacFarlane]

Beautiful projects today Melissa! Love your colour palettes and all the pretty details. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Sue]

Each project is created with such detail and love. I can't tell you how much I enjoy seeing your creations each month - thank you for your inspiration. I am in awe of your talent!!

[Marcie Rhys]

OK! It's official. I'm a Mellisa groupie. There are no new superlatives I can use to describe the perfection that is your cards. Just love what you do!

Have a perfectly enchanted Christmas.

[Barbie]

You always do such a wonderful job. I adore your style, the layers and details are over the top.

[Parker]

Your color combos have such a sweetness to them. Good job.

[janet wilson]

Amazing, Melissa! The combination of colour and embellishing is truly your signature style :)

[Gabby]

LOVE your jar, cards and tags! The colors, papers, die cuts, embellishments ... what can I say ... top-notch as always! One ? What did you use to adhere the glitter to the jar ring? I adore the look. Oh, and is it permanent or does it tend to rub off? Thx for letting me now. :)

[Bev]

Here I am back again to say the same things I always say - yet they mean as much now and when I first wrote them. I love everything you do - your color choices, your embellishments, your sentiment choices with each card and project, your talent and how you make everything work in the most beautiful ways. I never get tired to spending time on your wonderful blog.

[Patty O'Malley]

Fantastic projects, as always, Melis! The love jar is so sweet. The anniversary card is absolutely gorgeous. The wedding card/tag is so pretty. I love the beautiful lace bow.

[KATHY H]

All so beautiful. YOU have a spirit that is meant for VAlentines.

[LIsa]

Simply delightful Melissa! Delicate and dreamy!

[Ros Crawford]

Stunning creations!!

[Paulette]

Melissa, I enjoyed this weeks MIM challenge so much. If I had the opportunity to choose one crafter to craft with, it would be You. These projects are so beautiful. I love everything you create, including the love you share with your sweet posts.

[Cheryl Stauffer]

Each piece is truly wonderful and elegant. I look forward every month to enjoying your creations and, as always, you inspire me. I love the heart stitches, tag, stamps - everything!!

[FJ]

I love your cards and projects. I am curious how you mail your more embellished or texture-rich cards? I would be interested in any ideas you have, as I am sure you have creative ideas for even envelopes and mailing containers. Thanks for your inspiration!

[Susie Lessard]

Beautiful anniversary and wedding cards! I love every swoon worthy inch of them! And the jar -- well, that's just the cherry on top!