We have a Saturday morning tradition here involving muffins, sweet, warm, and homemade with heart. Each Saturday morning my little girl or husband orders them up, and I start baking. Today's request? Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins...my favorite kind :).
I live for Saturdays at home with my little family. We watch football, haul firewood, drink a Coke or Dr. Pepper, tinker in the garage, play outside and inside, and then have something delicious to eat for dinner, straight from the smoker.
During some downtime today, I headed to my craft room to create for a while and pulled out some stamps that I recently received from Waffle Flower. Have you heard of this company? LOOOOVE! I used the Loved stamp set and a few items from Freckled Fawn. These two companies have been having a blog hop this week with a giveaway. You still have time to enter and can read more about it HERE. I love this fun build a flower set. I t was just what I needed to inspire me today. My sequins are from My Craft Spot...such a fun place to shop for scrunched seam binding, stamps, dies, sequins, baker's twine, etc.
I created my card today with my sweet mom in mind. She has been my lifesaver over the course of these last few weeks...I have needed her and she has been there. Just to listen, to let me do a little crying, or just to let me know that everything is going to be OK. I love her dearly. Words can't describe how much she means to me. She's helping me pick myself up and move forward. And, my pretty blue dessert plate, from her :)...I have reminders of her and her goodness all around me in my home and love feeling closer to her as I use them.
So, how about a recipe before I go? This is a keeper, I promise.
I used the recipe from Jamie Cooks it Up but just eliminated the cocoa.
(photo via Pinterest)
You are loved,
Melissa
The muffins look delicious and the card is beautiful... and moms, they're the best, aren't they? No matter the scenario, how big or small the issue, no matter how old we grow, they're always right there as quick as can be, saying and doing just what we need them to, even when we wouldn't know what that is. They know and they're right there doing it. You are such a sweetheart. I have followed your blog for years, and while I don't comment as often as I probably should, I always look forward to checking in here a few times a week to see your beautiful work and read your inspiring words. I hope that everything is alright and wish you and your family the best :)
Posted by: Jennifer Schmidt | September 06, 2014 at 08:08 PM
So glad that we have our mothers when times are hard and our souls are weary. I pray that all is well for you and yours and that the joys of the day filled your heart with smiles. Blessings and hugs!!!! :) Jill
Posted by: Jill Norwood | September 06, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Pretty floral card! Love all the layered flowers, leaves, etc. Great color combo, too. The muffins look delicious. I like zucchini muffins, bread, cookies ... mmmm. Nice tiered server, too. :)
Posted by: Gabby | September 06, 2014 at 11:21 PM
Big hugs melissa
Posted by: Sarita | September 06, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Beautiful card and muffins! Could you share your recipe with us?!!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | September 07, 2014 at 06:21 AM
Thinking of you and your family today. Take Care.
Posted by: Dana Kirby | September 07, 2014 at 11:14 AM
WONDERFUL CARD MELISSA! I am sending BIG HUGS to you! I know this life can get tiresome & stressful! Sometimes, there is so much going on.... God is SO GOOD to hold us when we need it! Draw close to Him & HE will fill that space that is aching right now with His love! Praying for you! ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | September 07, 2014 at 11:48 AM
You are loved, too, Melis! Hugs to you! Hang in there. Your card is so pretty and cheerful. Those muffins look delicious--you are making me hungry!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | September 07, 2014 at 01:09 PM
Sorry to hear you've been feeling low. It's good that your mom is there to help. Love your sweet voice and manner and creativity. I'll say a prayer for you too.
Posted by: PJ Olander | September 07, 2014 at 03:50 PM
My favorite thing about this post is the quote at the end! Said a prayer that you'll feel better soon. Muffins and Moms - the best combo for when we aren't feeling well. Because no matter how old we get, we'll always need our mamas!
Posted by: Jenn | September 07, 2014 at 08:34 PM
Thank goodness for moms. I hope you are in a better place soon... so sorry you've been low. I look forward to reading your blog everyday - you are such an inspiration as an artist and a person.
Posted by: Linda Patterson | September 07, 2014 at 08:35 PM
What a sweet tradition! They sound delish!
Your card is beautiful.
Momma's are the best, aren't they. Hang in there.
Posted by: ~amy~ | September 08, 2014 at 04:13 AM
Made the muffins (including the cocoa) as a treat to take to the office - delicious! Several requests for the recipe proof they were really liked.
Posted by: Diane from MN | September 09, 2014 at 04:29 AM
Yummy! We have a similar tradition at our home. I love making muffins. But, I don't have a pretty blue plate for them! Love your card & hope you are feeling a little better today. Big Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | September 09, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Hope you have joy in your day. Thinking of you.
Posted by: PJ | September 09, 2014 at 04:33 PM
SENDING WARM HUGS AND SWEET PRAYERS AND SMILES your way!! Love Saturdays too and the idea of these YUMMY Muffins!! =) Beautiful Card too!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett =) | September 11, 2014 at 05:54 AM