There is something so comforting about baking...it's my go-to when I need a little balance and comfort in my life and today was one of those days. We've been having some cooking sessions in our home this summer, with my daughter picking out different recipes she'd like to learn how to make on her own. This week it was pancakes and pumpkin bread...maybe she's finding comfort in creating for others, just as I have :).
My heart is a little weary lately, as my dear friend, is moving away, and with school just around the corner, I realize my house and days will once again be very quiet and I will miss the chirping and chatter that fills each corner of our home. My little girl's voice is like music to her mama's ears and I will miss her, but am so excited for the new adventure that is waiting for her.
So today, I needed a little picker-upper, and baked zucchini bread for my family. There's nothing like the smell of fresh, homemade bread...it can soothe my soul instantly :). While the oven worked its magic, I sat and did a bit of crafting. And, I'm feeling so much better now.
My card was created with beautiful LemonCraft paper and wood shapes, Prima flowers and chipboard, and Papertrey Ink stamps including the Bloomers and Autumn Adornments stamp sets.
Something I am working on...this quote, reminds me to focus on the heart, on what's inside, instead of letting what I see define what I do.
Happy, lovely, August weekend.
Melis
This card is so very pretty, Melis! Makes me happy to look at it. Love zucchini bread--I can just smell it now! Been a bit down myself lately--trying to focus on the positive and realizing I can't control everything.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | August 08, 2015 at 06:24 AM
GORGEOUS card! LOVE the papers, wood elements and lovely Prima flowers. Your zucchini bread looks so yummy. I'm hoping my uncle has a bumper crop soon. I plan to make bread, cookies and chocolate zucchini cake. All delicious recipes. Enjoy this Sun-day. :)
Posted by: Gabby | August 08, 2015 at 11:22 PM
SO Gorgeous..love the soft colors...so good you know a way to make the sad feelings become less...
I know your feeling so very well....
Beautiful quote too...can't wait to see your new stamp set too...
Posted by: Holly Saveur | August 09, 2015 at 12:47 AM
Just come across your pretty blog, how eloquent you are in your writing, and as for for crafting, WOW, utterly gorgeous, I will be following you closely now!
Posted by: Rachel Jolley | August 09, 2015 at 01:50 AM
Beautiful, beautiful card Melissa! And baking lifts me up too...I just made 3 loaves of zucchini bread on Friday and my youngest daughter (20) was SO happy, so that made me happy too! Joy in the simple things! :0)
Posted by: Marcia Hill | August 09, 2015 at 05:02 AM
It's just so pretty! Love the quote, as well.
Posted by: Shari Arbogast | August 09, 2015 at 03:24 PM
Awww, don't be down Melissa! With changes come new highs! You've created a GORGEOUS CARD!!!! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! ;) (((Hugs))) for the summer to last just a little bit longer for you with your daughter! (It doesn't get any easier when they go off to college either! ) ;)
Posted by: Becky Green | August 09, 2015 at 06:15 PM