tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74193045951385173982024-03-12T22:17:23.755-04:00Melissa's PaperieMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.comBlogger482125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-43028757633271194782015-02-14T18:05:00.001-05:002015-02-14T18:05:45.590-05:00It's been a while...Hi friends,<br />
So it seems that my last time blogging was in December 2013!<br />
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A lot has happened since that time: both happy and sad, but I'm glad to be back here posting again today. Hopefully I can remember how to do this! :)<br />
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Of course, if anything would draw me out of the woodwork it would be PTI's Anniversary! There are fabulous prizes and inspirational challenges, so I made some time to play along. <br />
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My first card is for the Mettalics and Neutrals challenge on Day 7. I used the PTI Make It Market Kit: Luxe Letterpress.<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/16341398248" title="For PTI's 8th anniversary challenge: Day 7 by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8608/16341398248_9ccb0375af.jpg" width="446" height="500" alt="For PTI's 8th anniversary challenge: Day 7"></a><br />
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My next card is for the Maile Inspired challenge, on Day 2. I'll try to come back and link up her inspirational card. She used a cover plate and had cut patterned paper at an angle for the background, as I did.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/16343970298" title="Maile card by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16343970298_6a36e13cee.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Maile card"></a><br />
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For the Blue Ombre challenge (Day 8), I tried Nichole's post-it technique to create a blue horizon line for my bird.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/16345384959" title="Blue Ombre card by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/16345384959_779231694a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Blue Ombre card"></a><br />
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The next challenge I create for was the unused stamps challenge. I don't have any unused, but definitely some that I haven't used in a long time! I made this card with Lovely Layers, an old favorite!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/16531678155" title="Unused stamps set card by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/16531678155_d3d4f0dd19.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Unused stamps set card"></a><br />
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Finally, for the bag and tag challenge, my daughter and I made her class valentines with Tiny Treats: Valentine.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/16331916668" title="For PTI's 8th anniversary challenge: tag and bag by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/16331916668_d45caf284a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="For PTI's 8th anniversary challenge: tag and bag"></a><br />
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Thanks for reading to the end! Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
Melissa<br />
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-71744963575926837242013-12-09T20:49:00.001-05:002013-12-09T20:49:43.075-05:00December card kitI'm still alive! I haven't had any time for crafting since starting to work full-time in August. Now I'm back to part-time until February, so I'm hoping to be able to spend time in my craft room! <br />
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Lori sent us this gorgeous kit for December, and I made these three cards. I had so much fun!<br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-34429959906188044952013-08-18T21:10:00.000-04:002013-08-18T21:10:35.709-04:00Happy Birthday!My little girl turned 6 a couple weeks ago and I made her this card. Six balloons, lots of pink and purple.<br />
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I used he birthday trio die for the "birthday" and stamped the happy. <br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
Melissa<br />
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-70428548470557372882013-08-10T08:13:00.000-04:002013-08-10T08:13:00.309-04:00August Card Kit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrybAKbCVIomI4cb9n2ySZXuGqKfy2T0BdydFReFgbUA73z2ry1WomOFsOUiEpjJDdccNGG9_bDqHQuRYZPngmGQbaGEbYwrkm4iULxFMN2X1-gcR8CYmmA8hNlr_D8_IPUDtRy3PexM/s1600/Card+kit+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrybAKbCVIomI4cb9n2ySZXuGqKfy2T0BdydFReFgbUA73z2ry1WomOFsOUiEpjJDdccNGG9_bDqHQuRYZPngmGQbaGEbYwrkm4iULxFMN2X1-gcR8CYmmA8hNlr_D8_IPUDtRy3PexM/s320/Card+kit+logo.jpg" /></a><br />
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Hello! Well-the summer has officially flown by and I'm back (on time this month) with my cards from our latest card kit. <a href ="http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com">Jen </a> sent us this amazing kit full of my favorite colors and some fun goodies that were new to me! <br />
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I still have a few more ideas for cards with what I have left from the kit. I really love getting these in the mail, thanks again Jen!<br />
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Hop around to see more cards from the rest of the group!<br />
Melissa<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jensinkspot.blogspot.ca/">Jen Carter</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://insteadoflaundry.blogspot.ca/">Cheryl Knutti</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://melissaspaperie.blogspot.ca/">Melissa Ladd</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stampsinhallways.blogspot.ca/">Maggie Haas</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kristiilockart.blogspot.ca/">Kristii Lockart</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.creatingwhitespaces.blogspot.ca/">Joan Bardee</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.leighpenner.blogspot.ca/">Leigh Penner</a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-14672409633112635312013-07-25T07:00:00.000-04:002013-07-25T07:00:01.317-04:00You are so sweet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_FIOJT75hQlFnIxKzTk85i2pFL8yG01VnLOReitqhZ0XGf9sVKH6QYd8xshpSOgjY2wjt0W2_B_cuE5VNNtiVme3igFPwjdRs91f0zuNscRM1eEvGrXZy8vE9MkK9oMZQoVzyz9ADQg/s1600/PTI+Blog+Hop+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_FIOJT75hQlFnIxKzTk85i2pFL8yG01VnLOReitqhZ0XGf9sVKH6QYd8xshpSOgjY2wjt0W2_B_cuE5VNNtiVme3igFPwjdRs91f0zuNscRM1eEvGrXZy8vE9MkK9oMZQoVzyz9ADQg/s320/PTI+Blog+Hop+Logo.jpg" /></a><br />
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I'm playing along with this month's PTI Blog Hop! I chose the color combo below to use for my card. <br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-13081379670131008442013-07-15T20:52:00.000-04:002013-07-15T20:52:18.446-04:00Happy birthdayI got a new shower curtain for our bathroom over the weekend and I just love it! I kept thinking about how it would translate into a pattern for a card, so I finally just sat down to recreate it! <br />
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I used Happy Hexagon stamp set and the Hexagon cover plate (PTI). The banner die is from Stitched Sentiments. <br />
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Thanks for looking!<br />
Melissa<br />
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-25122590557669707542013-07-10T11:42:00.000-04:002013-07-10T11:42:38.357-04:00June Card KitYes, I am a month behind! Since we've been out of school a few weeks now, I'm finally catching up on card making. I'll be one card ahead for Father's Day next year ;)<br />
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Jen sent us a super-packed, beautiful kit to work with for June. I made two cards and have plans for more! <br />
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For my first card, I used the great plaid paper from the kit, the blue paper as a layer to my impressed portion, and the twine for the balloons. The stamps I used are from Birthday Style and Sketched Shapes. <br />
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My second card showcases the lovely sailboat image that Jen included. I created a window-effect using a piece of paper that she had sent already die-cut and impressed. My dad loves boats, so this is perfect for him! <br />
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Thanks again, Jen, for a fun kit to work with, and thanks for taking a look at my cards!<br />
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Jen and Leigh also have cards using this kit:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/">Jen Carter</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.leighpenner.blogspot.ca/">Leigh Penner</a></div>Melissa Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-79838885350160285012013-06-25T12:45:00.001-04:002013-06-25T12:45:36.165-04:00Love<br />
Hi! I'm taking part in the PTI blog hop this month and the theme is "touch of gold".<br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-35422234050599651452013-06-23T21:46:00.000-04:002013-06-23T21:46:57.987-04:00With faith<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/9120537067/" title="image by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7366/9120537067_4afeab982c.jpg" width="374" height="500" alt="image"></a><br />
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Just popping in quickly to share a card I made for the latest Make it Monday challenge. <br />
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I hope to be back more often this summer!<br />
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MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-28071421713426004962013-05-25T12:59:00.000-04:002013-05-25T12:59:01.957-04:00May PTI Blog Hop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqp7bK_8rME9S8VZ-CdrCmGEs8Ar7rnqTugqpbrgyq1MtlybuVIGaCBcvuNFIheIn9joi4lOhBKKP5epgIMtOOfqDtyKe5MoxX22aX6ZJvSCmqtDo5Qb-doCzttbfw8WpltUTax6aprYw/s1600/May+PTI+purple.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqp7bK_8rME9S8VZ-CdrCmGEs8Ar7rnqTugqpbrgyq1MtlybuVIGaCBcvuNFIheIn9joi4lOhBKKP5epgIMtOOfqDtyKe5MoxX22aX6ZJvSCmqtDo5Qb-doCzttbfw8WpltUTax6aprYw/s320/May+PTI+purple.jpg" /></a><br />
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I finally found an hour to make a couple of cards and played along with this month's blog hop. I chose the color combo above and used a few different floral sets.<br />
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Thanks for looking! <br />
Melissa Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-72402355807805071642013-04-10T20:24:00.000-04:002013-04-10T20:24:27.844-04:00April Card Kiti'm posting today with some cards that I made using a beautiful card kit that my friend, Merry, put together. A group of us decided to join together and take turns sending out kits. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8639228476/" title="April 1 by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8639228476_25d638e306.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="April 1"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8638126469/" title="April 3 by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8526/8638126469_5969efdccb.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="April 3"></a><br />
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Feel free to hop around to see what the others' have made! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/">Jen Carter</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://insteadoflaundry.blogspot.com/">Cheryl Knutti</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://melissaspaperie.blogspot.com/">Melissa Ladd</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stampsinhallways.blogspot.com/">Maggie Haas</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kristiilockart.blogspot.com/">Kristii Lockart</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.creatingwhitespaces.blogspot.com/">Joan Bardee</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.leighpenner.blogspot.ca/">Leigh Penner</a></div><br />
Thanks for stopping by!<br />
Melissa<br />
Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-18819589920301904692013-04-05T21:50:00.000-04:002013-04-05T21:50:43.738-04:00Birthday WishesI loved the colors for the latest 10 Minute Craft Dash, so I decided to play along! You can see all the details <a href ="http://prettypinkposh.com/2013/04/10-minute-craft-dash-15.html"> here </a>. <br />
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I forgot to get a photo of my phone with the time, but I was just under 10 minutes, at 9:34. Fun! <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8619890047/" title="card dash birthday wishes by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8384/8619890047_be50e0bb09.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="card dash birthday wishes"></a><br />
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I used the Quatrefoil Coverplate (PTI) for the embossed background, Birthday Style (PTI) for the sentiment and balloons. The inks are A Muse Studio, except the blue which is Colorbox Blue Iris. The pink paper is from Crate Paper.<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-45579851452069958912013-04-01T09:06:00.000-04:002013-04-01T09:06:12.074-04:00Ugliest Card Blog Hop<br />
I'm playing along with Suzanne's April 1st Ugliest Card Ever Blog Hop! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpigoNqBCG8hNv3pg-Tcw5hUmdcBYBzmWh_veDgytpC9Dx8ZQsMkmkzO88pmiOtzn_cDYj0mVTarDcs4yd73cK9kG_6OxrGTMvLP0jHA2VU0EIQUIkxkO-LRXrAIPjpIwsDmc7cXGIdi8/s1600/UGLIEST+CARD+HOP.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpigoNqBCG8hNv3pg-Tcw5hUmdcBYBzmWh_veDgytpC9Dx8ZQsMkmkzO88pmiOtzn_cDYj0mVTarDcs4yd73cK9kG_6OxrGTMvLP0jHA2VU0EIQUIkxkO-LRXrAIPjpIwsDmc7cXGIdi8/s320/UGLIEST+CARD+HOP.jpg" /></a> <br />
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You can join the fun <a href ="http://thecardyard.blogspot.com/2013/04/ugliest-card-ever-blog-hop.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCardYard+%28the+card+yard%29&utm_content=Google+Reader"> here </a>. <br />
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My ugliest card was an attempt at a scene from Mario Bros. My son was going to a Mario-themed birthday party. It is so bad! I should definitely stay far away from themed-cards!!<br />
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Happy April!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-38142446758280458762013-03-30T14:53:00.000-04:002013-03-30T14:53:48.686-04:00Thinking of YouWe've been on spring break this past week and it's been great to relax and have some fun adventures with my kids. Another bonus of being a substitute teacher....no need to take any time off when school is out! I haven't been able to make many cards though--hopefully soon!<br />
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I made a bunch of cards with Mini Blooms--such a fun set! I forgot to hit publish on this post, so I thought I'd share. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8530250966/" title="blooms thinking of you by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img alt="blooms thinking of you" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8530250966_5cc64c5a1e.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
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Happy Easter!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-66583761635750610702013-03-14T21:24:00.000-04:002013-03-14T21:24:03.789-04:00Just a Note.Hope you're having a good week. March is certainly flying by! One more week and we will be on spring break, and I'm excited for a slower pace for a bit!<br />
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I really had fun playing around with Watercolor Wonder to made this clean card. I used my beloved A Muse inks. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8530251116/" title="watercolor note by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img alt="watercolor note" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8530251116_cecdb55a8c.jpg" width="375" /></a><br />
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Hope you have a great day!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-14684738847078634192013-03-10T07:00:00.000-04:002013-03-10T07:00:05.424-04:00Happy 1st BirthdayHappy Sunday! <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8541724881/" title="retrosketch march 9 by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8374/8541724881_02aafc5721.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="retrosketch march 9"></a><br />
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I used this week's retrosketch in making a birthday card for my niece. <br />
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The paper is from the new Maggie Holmes Crate Paper collection. <br />
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Thanks for coming by!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-10897283878710444732013-03-09T13:34:00.000-05:002013-03-09T13:34:36.388-05:00Cloud9<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-Ah2wRNpBqhrjkOuxzO3RgkKX1fc1HaLw9i7x8bvBHxMEVqCh2RyXr5AZdrd-XrUDhIQPxz6HdIb3MPxzyKQIAvp-jvD9wmfuOAMhSjpmn3DTKDUIiZZXbFR5z5NNe8YuqH-DUIR-Rw/s1600/march+cloud9.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-Ah2wRNpBqhrjkOuxzO3RgkKX1fc1HaLw9i7x8bvBHxMEVqCh2RyXr5AZdrd-XrUDhIQPxz6HdIb3MPxzyKQIAvp-jvD9wmfuOAMhSjpmn3DTKDUIiZZXbFR5z5NNe8YuqH-DUIR-Rw/s320/march+cloud9.png" /></a><br />
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I'm playing along with this month's <a href= "http://cloudwplus9.blogspot.com/">Cloud9 Blog Hop </a>. Isn't that photo gorgeous? <br />
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I was inspired by the colors and made two cards. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8542824792/" title="cloud 9 march 1 by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8246/8542824792_0dc4347b09.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="cloud 9 march 1"></a><br />
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For the first, I stamped a background using different images from Folk Art Floral and Embroidered Bouquet. The sentiment is from Written on Ribbon. <br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8542824718/" title="cloud 9 march 2 by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8542824718_3f97d351da.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="cloud 9 march 2"></a><br />
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I stamped the square image from Chantilly Trim four times, overlapping. The sentiment is from Quite Like you. I then stamped and cut out a trim image, also from Chantilly Trim. <br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-42977763523609086792013-03-04T21:18:00.001-05:002013-03-04T21:18:13.390-05:00Card SetHappy Monday evening!<br />
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Every year, I make a set of cards to donate to our preschool's silent auction. This is the first year we are not at the preschool :( <br />
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I made this set using PTI's Stitched Sentiments for the floral portion, and Wplus9's banner die and Written on Ribbon. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8530246796/" title="aqua by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8512/8530246796_fea9a5d6b5.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="aqua"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8530246884/" title="purple by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8530246884_9167e0f5fc.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="purple"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8530246914/" title="blue by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8232/8530246914_a3b3a3c2a4.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="blue"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8530246984/" title="pink by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8530246984_9296f3a209.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="pink"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8529134357/" title="orange by melissaj17, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8529134357_e713f1a44c.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="orange"></a><br />
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I had so much fun making these. Thanks for looking!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-81771082821521150942013-02-23T16:12:00.001-05:002013-02-23T16:12:29.622-05:00Thinking of You<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8501745800/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8092/8501745800_a91b0884bf.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/8501745800/">mini blooms lavendar</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/95391764@N00/">melissaj17</a>.</span></div><p>Hope you're having a nice weekend!<br /><br />I stamped this card using Mini Blooms (PTI)---so much fun! Love this spring colors, I wish spring was here! <br /><br />Thanks for looking!<br />Melissa</p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-23711160973064733352013-02-19T19:00:00.000-05:002013-02-19T19:00:07.178-05:00Happy BirthdayHave you seen the new Monday Mood Board hosted by Dawn at <a href ="http://www.stampawaywithme.blogspot.com/">Wplus9 </a>? Here is this week's gorgeous photo:<br />
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I really love these colors together! Navy and coral are beautiful together. Here's what I made, and it reminds me of my Mom's Willow Pattern china. <br />
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I used two images from Wplus 9's Chantilly Trim to stamp the background using A Muse studio's Navy ink. The tag was stamped with Embroidered Bouquet (also Wplus9). <br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-56634908718454526952013-02-19T07:00:00.000-05:002013-02-19T07:00:07.139-05:00Wonderful Friend<br />
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I had so much fun making this card! I used Wplus9's Chantilly Trim and heat embossed the lace image. I then stamped and cut out the floral images, and stamped the sentiment onto the Winter Wisteria layer before impressing it with the coverplate. <br />
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This card is off to a super sweet friend! <br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
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MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-30939170649135215522013-02-18T08:00:00.000-05:002013-02-18T08:00:03.984-05:00thank you FriendHappy Monday!<br />
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Yesterday I had a marathon card-making session....it was so nice! I made a card to play along with the new RetroSketch. <br />
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I used Wplus9's Embroidered Blooms and heat embossed the image onto Royal Velvet cardstock. The sentiment comes from the same set. <br />
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<a href="http://s946.beta.photobucket.com/user/melissaj17/media/thankyoufriendretrosketch51_zps11ff4ca3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/ad306/melissaj17/thankyoufriendretrosketch51_zps11ff4ca3.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo thankyoufriendretrosketch51_zps11ff4ca3.jpg"/></a><br />
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Have a great day!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-41230994436647271212013-02-17T16:50:00.001-05:002013-02-17T16:50:12.710-05:00Souhaits Sinceres<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkwGg3vlJcPNa2uiH3VuP7G4u8kdTTz7YHVZTjV5_NbKE-cnb1J7bi_xbut8tajc8LIou2wZIwXqoOlJqtbIrf7JkcrOIQTgSVB1BNGYlYnTGcU4wxVwtBhKK96mx2VihCSeR3RwwsBM/s1600/Blog-Party-Logo-7025_thumb1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizkwGg3vlJcPNa2uiH3VuP7G4u8kdTTz7YHVZTjV5_NbKE-cnb1J7bi_xbut8tajc8LIou2wZIwXqoOlJqtbIrf7JkcrOIQTgSVB1BNGYlYnTGcU4wxVwtBhKK96mx2VihCSeR3RwwsBM/s320/Blog-Party-Logo-7025_thumb1.jpg" /></a><br />
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I had some time to make a card for this month's Waltzingmouse Stamps Blog Party! The theme this month is doilies, so I dug one out and got crafting!<br />
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I stamped the rooster and sentiment from WMS's French Country and the paper is from My Mind's Eye. <br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-9071327009014693112013-02-17T13:25:00.000-05:002013-02-17T13:25:00.092-05:00Sending youHope you're having a great weekend! <br />
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I pulled out an oldie but goodie stamp set, Big and Bold Wishes, to pair with some pretty digital papers by Wishing Well Creations called Aflutter. <br />
Our latest challenge at <a href ="www.thehybridchick.com"> The Hybrid Chick </a> is a card of cheer. Maybe you can play along!<br />
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Thanks for taking a look!<br />
MelissaMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02779015891601577564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419304595138517398.post-78044536283811923382013-02-16T13:32:00.000-05:002013-02-16T13:32:14.394-05:00With SympathyA simple sympathy card today. <br />
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I was inspired by Maile's first card in <a href="http://mailebelles.blogspot.com/2013/02/papertrey-project-favorites.html"> this post </a>. I used Beautiful Butterflies and the sentiment is from Birds of a Feather. For the inside, I used a line from Healing Touch. <br />
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Thanks for checking back in with me...I wish I had more time for stamping, but I hope that I'll get back in a groove soon!<br />
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