looking forward, inward, and outward...

Christmas has come and gone and while I am always a little down after the holidays, I also feel a deep sense of happiness, gratitude, and hope as we settle in for another new year.  I find that I look forward to newness...opportunities for growth, change, and more happiness.

Before we say goodbye to the holiday season all-together, I have a few projects to share with you that I created for Emma's Paperie.  Everything is 25% off right now, so treat yourself to something fun and festive to jump start your creativity.  Enter Coupon Code Holiday14 at checkout.

My first card was created with a focus on the manufacturer Little B.  They make wonderful dies, stickers, paper tabs, baker's twine, corrugated tape, and fun washi tape.  You can see the list of supplies used on this card HERE. 

 

My next project was created with a focus on misting.  I love all of the mists available for paper-crafting.  I used Tim Holtz Cranberry Color Wash on my project, coating my burlap bag with it, my chipboard dies, cardstock dies, and even my Kraft tags...love the soft color it adds.

This was such a fun project to make for the holidays.  You can find a list of all of the supplies I used on this project HERE.  

Lots of Tim Holtz used here including metal accents, Picket Fence Distress Stains, Game Pieces, and Seasonal Chitchat stickers.

 

 

And lastly, this project was created for Emma's with the focus on a lovely color combination found there...rich, pine green, creamy whites, and a bit of metallic too.

 
Supplies used on this project can be found HERE.  

So tell me, do you love the onset of a new year?  Dread it?  Does it bring you hope and happiness, or just the opposite?  I hope that you are filled with a new sense of joy and fullness of hope.  I'ts going to a wonderful year.

Sending you lots of love!
Melis

Comments

[Kitika]

Gorgeous!

[Holly Saveur]

I love the thought of a brand new start...but everything goes so very fast..that for me it feels like I am running but never will be able to catch up with it all....
I love Spring and Summer...so look very much forward to it....weather wise...for all the things that this year will bring us..I am always a bit scared..more for the sad things that will come our way...good things are mostly easy to handle.
So hope like you said it is going to be a wonderful year...
Hugs Holly.

[Conniecrafter]

All wonderful creations and love your quote at the end. I do look forward to each new year, so excited to see what it holds.

[Patty O'Malley]

Beautiful projects, as always, Melis! I always love the days leading up to Christmas; but have to admit, I feel a bit of a let down once the holiday is here. I never like New Year's Eve/Day--I guess because it's the official end of the most wonderful season of all. That being said, I am definitely a fall/winter person--love those seasons the most. I do not enjoy the heat and humidity of summer. I guess I'm in a minority in loving the colder weather!

[Julie]

I look forward to your posts every day! Your work is beautiful and your heart is even more special. Thank u for sharing your work and passion with us, it truly is uplifting!! And yes, I agree that thecweek between Christmas and New Years is a little depressing, then I see your posts and it makes me smile!:)

[Gabby]

WONDERFUL card, bag, box and tags! Every time I see your projects, loaded with layers and embellishments, I am amazed. When I try to emulate you, mine look like a pile of stuff. Hee, but no kidding! You have such a talent and a keen eye for design, Melissa. If you weren't content making wonderful craft designs, I'm sure you would make a fantastic interior decorator. I'll bet your home is as equally amazing as your crafts. To me, the new year brings hope and another chance to get it right. Each new day is an opportunity to find joy and add a little more happiness to your life. It also brings an opportunity to "grow" more faith ... to trust, to believe. :)