tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70527699491756087872024-03-13T15:03:00.608-07:00my joy**coloring, nyc, chips & salsa, magazines, french 75, cocktail rings**melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-22008908184692651002009-07-06T07:12:00.000-07:002009-07-06T11:40:22.388-07:00SPOT!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SlIoBoI0heI/AAAAAAAAAU0/kdmU9PP69co/s1600-h/twister+blog1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SlIoBoI0heI/AAAAAAAAAU0/kdmU9PP69co/s400/twister+blog1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355386915316336098" /></a><br />The challenge over on the A Muse blog this week is to create a card around the word SPOT. I immediately thought of a birthday card I had made for a friend who was having a game-themed birthday party---it was a blast! This card obviously has tons of spots with the Twister board-but I couldn't resist adding a few sparkle spots as well. :)<br /><br />Can't wait to browse everyone's SPOT cards! Have fun!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-404195193079806452009-07-05T22:18:00.000-07:002009-07-05T22:45:43.743-07:00Time flies....when you have a baby! :) I'm not sure where these last 5 months have gone---but clearly, they haven't gone to updating my blog! :) So sorry to have been so MIA for awhile-but for anyone who might still check this blog, I promise to be back with SOME regularity---starting NOW! :)<br /><br />Check back a bit later to see an actual CARD-what?!!? Yes, I made a card-hooray!<br /><br />In the meantime--here is our new addition: Keaton. :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SlGL6BB-_DI/AAAAAAAAAUk/34OnfUefSaA/s1600-h/keaton-blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SlGL6BB-_DI/AAAAAAAAAUk/34OnfUefSaA/s400/keaton-blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355215260745661490" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SlGPP8e_QHI/AAAAAAAAAUs/5XOI85qn9w8/s1600-h/keaton-blog2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SlGPP8e_QHI/AAAAAAAAAUs/5XOI85qn9w8/s400/keaton-blog2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355218936017141874" /></a>melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-12240207038228590942008-12-25T21:20:00.000-08:002008-12-25T21:23:09.966-08:00What's inside?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SVRqJUDy24I/AAAAAAAAAUI/6OL3FIK1ZCI/s1600-h/adventbox018melissab.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SVRqJUDy24I/AAAAAAAAAUI/6OL3FIK1ZCI/s400/adventbox018melissab.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283964971048426370" /></a><br />I love candy..so of course I had to put some little holiday chocolate mints into my advent box...hopefully they weren't rolling all over everywhere when the box was opened! :)<br /><br />Hope Christmas was happy for all!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-3888241758509401552008-12-23T09:36:00.000-08:002008-12-23T09:41:29.248-08:00Holiday bird<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SVEimzHszqI/AAAAAAAAAUA/98HLXMAAtp0/s1600-h/hannukah+card08.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SVEimzHszqI/AAAAAAAAAUA/98HLXMAAtp0/s400/hannukah+card08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283041887835180706" /></a><br />I love this little cutie....& this was the first time I stamped him up. I made this card for all my friends & family who celebrate a holiday OTHER than Christmas....I'm pleased with how it turned out & how QUICK it was to mass produce. <br /><br />I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Winter Solstice & Happy Kwanza---enjoy the season with your family & friends!<br /><br />:)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-34696472646509983482008-12-22T19:25:00.000-08:002008-12-22T19:36:06.140-08:00Finally!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SVBcjg2UVoI/AAAAAAAAAT4/9nZiWefoG9I/s1600-h/shopper-bday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SVBcjg2UVoI/AAAAAAAAAT4/9nZiWefoG9I/s400/shopper-bday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282824128088528514" /></a><br />OY. My internet connection has been on the FRITZ for about a week---I get about 20 minutes per day, randomly during the day. Sorry I haven't posted like I said I would---<br /><br />So finally, here is my other Holiday Shopper card. I really like to use her for birthday cards---and it's fun to color her & her gifts in lots of fun colors! <br /><br />If my computer lets me, I've got one more holiday-ish card before Christmas...hope to be back tomorrow! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-13371535535624454862008-12-18T11:48:00.001-08:002008-12-18T12:36:20.999-08:00Advent!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SUqz5iDcLsI/AAAAAAAAATo/7iHiJMQU_Nw/s1600-h/advent+box.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 321px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SUqz5iDcLsI/AAAAAAAAATo/7iHiJMQU_Nw/s400/advent+box.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281231314020478658" /></a><br />I totally forgot that the 18th was my day over on the A Muse <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/">blog</a> for my Advent box....mine is so dull compared to all the others--I decorated each side--but of course, didn't take a photo before dropping it off-DOH! :) Oh well, it was a fun little project-easy peasy.<br /><br />I'll be back tomorrow with the other Holiday Shopper card---now I'm off to keep looking out my window at the pretty pretty snow in Seattle! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-178617057542912202008-12-17T18:19:00.000-08:002008-12-17T18:25:41.598-08:002 days in a row...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SUm0msRI3RI/AAAAAAAAATg/20oWlcSnWrY/s1600-h/holiday+shopper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SUm0msRI3RI/AAAAAAAAATg/20oWlcSnWrY/s400/holiday+shopper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280950614879690002" /></a><br />wonders never cease! :) Over at the A Muse <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/">blog</a>, it's Oldie but Goodie day with one of my very very favorites---Holiday Shopper! My email has been all wonky so my card didn't make it to the proper place (sorry Heather!)---but I thought I'd post it here. I've actually made 2 cards-a holiday & non-holiday---so come back tomorrow & see little Miss Shopper in all her non-Christmas glory! :)<br /><br /><br />Hope everyone's shopping is done...or close! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-85324076656326450922008-12-16T15:42:00.001-08:002008-12-16T15:48:30.152-08:00No excuse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SUg-Q1gKQiI/AAAAAAAAATY/lMY_db5wVEY/s1600-h/xmas+card08.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SUg-Q1gKQiI/AAAAAAAAATY/lMY_db5wVEY/s400/xmas+card08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280539022052704802" /></a><br />Honestly---2 months!?!? OY. If anyone is still looking at this blog, I so apologize for my delinquent posting....slapping myself on the hand for that one. :)<br /><br />So here is my Christmas card for this year...pretty simple to duplicate 50ish times. :) I love the sentiment stamp--such a sweet one for the holiday season. Hope everyone has been enjoying the season so far--I can't believe Christmas is 8 days away. I promise to be back with some more holiday inspired cards! Thanks again to everyone reading for sticking with me! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-48920804068576454322008-10-22T14:36:00.000-07:002008-10-22T14:40:06.699-07:00Pumpkin Tree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SP-dgAmdhEI/AAAAAAAAAOI/YK5OABh4d1A/s1600-h/Pumpkin+Tree-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SP-dgAmdhEI/AAAAAAAAAOI/YK5OABh4d1A/s400/Pumpkin+Tree-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260096063034721346" /></a><br />I love this stamp, it combines my love of trees & Halloween all in one. Head on over to the <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/a_muse_news/">A Muse blog</a> to see some more great ideas for this great image!<br /><br />Happy Haunting! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-18249544893937937732008-10-14T13:27:00.000-07:002008-10-14T13:30:17.387-07:00Mr. Turkey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SPUBTzOiKWI/AAAAAAAAAOA/ZHxptEGEQZo/s1600-h/Thanksgiving+Card-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SPUBTzOiKWI/AAAAAAAAAOA/ZHxptEGEQZo/s400/Thanksgiving+Card-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257109579705231714" /></a><br />I love decorations for Thanksgiving...it just makes the day that much more festive-& not all about EATING, though that is enjoyable too. :) This would be a VERY easy card to duplicate for a Thanksgiving host/hostess--just to say thanks for stuffing you full of, well, stuffing. :)<br /><br />Gobble gobble.melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-84890652111796368822008-10-07T12:44:00.000-07:002008-10-07T12:49:42.288-07:00I *heart* October<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SOu9NjYS6OI/AAAAAAAAAN4/gWlIWv77nxQ/s1600-h/crow:moon-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SOu9NjYS6OI/AAAAAAAAAN4/gWlIWv77nxQ/s400/crow:moon-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254501430790908130" /></a><br />Love it. Love the fall...rain & all. I'm sure I'm having some fist shaking at me right now, I always get many an eye roll when I say I'm excited that summer is over & fall is on it's way....but alas, I just can't help it. :) I'm headed to NY tomorrow & am very excited to see it with the changing colors on the trees & crisp air....I can hardly wait!<br /><br />I love the crow from the A Muse Halloween release---fantastic. I outlined him with black glitter---but it didn't show up so well in the photo. Oh well, the colors instantly say Halloween & Fall, which makes me smile. :)<br /><br />Hope you're all enjoying October!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-25444321542010394652008-09-22T11:33:00.000-07:002008-09-22T11:39:41.698-07:00First day of fall!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SNfmaARA9vI/AAAAAAAAANw/2L0hkt0SdwQ/s1600-h/Halloween+trees-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SNfmaARA9vI/AAAAAAAAANw/2L0hkt0SdwQ/s400/Halloween+trees-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248917225145956082" /></a><br />In honor of the first day of fall, I thought it only appropriate to post a card from the best thing about fall....HALLOWEEN! This is totally my favorite time of year & I've already started thinking about putting up my Halloween decorations this coming weekend--I can't wait!<br /><br />I love both of the trees in this card-speaking of trees, have you picked up the new tree clear sets over at the <a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=88&sflag=2">A Muse website</a>? What are you waiting for.....ADORABLE!!!<br /><br />Happy fall!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-32236213281067735292008-09-15T13:05:00.000-07:002008-09-15T20:33:05.959-07:00NOW it's summer. :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SM7AyYkk4QI/AAAAAAAAANo/whx-V6gpf9E/s1600-h/Market+w:flowers-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SM7AyYkk4QI/AAAAAAAAANo/whx-V6gpf9E/s400/Market+w:flowers-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246342587755061506" /></a><br />We have had a consistent 3 weeks of sun here in Seattle.....which followed what seemed 5 weeks of grey & rainy weather. Summer showed up late this year. :)<br /><br />This card reminds me heading to the Pike Place Market in the summer with all the GORGEOUS flower stalls...you can NOT be in a bad mood after looking at all the bouquets & loose flowers-to die for.<br /><br />Happy Monday!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-16395311656595993832008-09-10T13:43:00.000-07:002008-09-10T13:48:15.532-07:00Happy Bird!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SMgyiv1IcDI/AAAAAAAAANg/-vqr901QZWI/s1600-h/big+birdie-happy+bday.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SMgyiv1IcDI/AAAAAAAAANg/-vqr901QZWI/s400/big+birdie-happy+bday.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244497338609201202" /></a><br />Here is a card for my sweet friend Sharon (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!) I never knew how much I would use this sentiment...I honestly use it ALL. THE. TIME. :) There are just so many cute bird images out that it always seems to make it's way with them. I'm pretty happy with this card, & since I am always in need of birthday cards, I might make a few more of these in various color schemes to have on hand. Plan ahead Melissa, plan ahead. :)<br /><br />Have a great day!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-32599433440147425272008-09-08T11:34:00.000-07:002008-09-08T11:37:44.493-07:00Never too early...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SMVw8YjmbAI/AAAAAAAAANY/dnDiVDcOWN0/s1600-h/candles%26bats-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SMVw8YjmbAI/AAAAAAAAANY/dnDiVDcOWN0/s400/candles%26bats-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243721523829042178" /></a><br />for HALLOWEEN!!! Here is a quick & simple card-always my favorite kind. I'm in love with the Martha Stewart Onyx glitter---much more sparkle than other black glitters I've used--& the candelabra stamp-it is DANG cute. :) Yippee Halloween!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-42784340808448835482008-09-05T15:30:00.000-07:002008-09-05T15:33:48.961-07:00After all, I live here.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SMGzxjJy_qI/AAAAAAAAANQ/XdhEkgNTz4k/s1600-h/spaceneedle-sneakamuseMAY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SMGzxjJy_qI/AAAAAAAAANQ/XdhEkgNTz4k/s400/spaceneedle-sneakamuseMAY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242669105067261602" /></a><br />Another Seattle card. :) I've got some Halloween ones coming (my fave!!!), but I thought I'd post this one today. This scene could be a typical Seattle day, rain & all. I love the "road" from the Fancy Borders clear set-it's perfect & quick! I think I should have added some glitter to the rain drops to make them pop-plus, rain is ALWAYS better if it's sparkly! :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend--rain or sun!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-91058591838490502982008-09-02T11:42:00.000-07:002008-09-02T11:49:02.491-07:00Flying Fish!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SL2KiupYdDI/AAAAAAAAANI/UMk8pI96enw/s1600-h/market-sneak+amuseMAY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SL2KiupYdDI/AAAAAAAAANI/UMk8pI96enw/s400/market-sneak+amuseMAY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241497870570910770" /></a><br /><br />If anyone has ever been to the Pike Place Market in Seattle, you have no doubt seen the fish throwers....there is always a HUGE crowd gathered around watching the craziness happen. It's pretty funny to watch, & the best part is when the guys have to continually ask the crowd...."Does anyone actually want to BUY any fish?" :) I always wonder if they throw more than they sell. <br /><br />This card is my ode to the fish throwers....& I love the new market stamp! So perfect for us in Seattle, but really for anyone who has a fun outdoor market in their area. For sure go snap up the new Seattle images over at the <a href="http://www.amuseartstamps.com/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=57">A Muse</a> website (which is new & beautiful if you haven't checked it out!)<br /><br />Watch out for those crazy salmon.... :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-74824716071008423392008-08-27T21:22:00.000-07:002008-08-28T22:02:17.754-07:00Oldie but Goodie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SLeCupCga7I/AAAAAAAAANA/ZMWMdAwDMu4/s1600-h/amuse-babyparty+flags.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SLeCupCga7I/AAAAAAAAANA/ZMWMdAwDMu4/s400/amuse-babyparty+flags.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239800429270821810" /></a><br />In keeping with the theme of today's post over on the <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/a_muse_news/">A Muse blog</a>, I thought I would post a card using the party flag stamp. Seriously, this stamp is really versatile---not only for parties or invites, but also great with blank flags that you can fill in yourself...as I've done here. :)<br /><br />There's that darn <a href="http://createmyjoy.blogspot.com/2008/08/changin-it-up.html">baby carriage</a> again....this time all sparkly & pink for a sweet little girl!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-72009656230737648852008-08-25T14:08:00.000-07:002008-08-25T14:12:40.940-07:00Honestly.....17 days????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SLMgQM9bl-I/AAAAAAAAAMw/kqrcajLdwV0/s1600-h/runner-amusespring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SLMgQM9bl-I/AAAAAAAAAMw/kqrcajLdwV0/s400/runner-amusespring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238566254290900962" /></a><br />How have I been addicted to the TV for 17days??? Those darn Olympics sucked me in.....even sports I find dull, (ummm, really with the 4 hour coverage of the marathons?) I still watched. And watched some more. :)<br /><br />Here's an old card I found which works pretty well for that endless marathon. ;) Really, I'm just jealous that my butt can't run more than 2 minutes without wanting to cry. :)<br /><br />Did anyone else get suckered in?melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-75352292854619006912008-08-15T08:59:00.000-07:002008-08-15T09:03:45.674-07:00Back to School!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SKWo3fLrjAI/AAAAAAAAAMo/6ZcTCsAE6sE/s1600-h/newsletter-plaid+amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SKWo3fLrjAI/AAAAAAAAAMo/6ZcTCsAE6sE/s400/newsletter-plaid+amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234775813104831490" /></a><br />Over on the <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/">A Muse blog</a> today there are a few "back to school" cards with a plaid/argyle theme....including this one! I wish you could see their dresses better-as they are also argyle-which reminded me of the 8 years of blue school uniforms I wore. <br /><br />Also, today is the beginning of sneak peeks for the new HALLOWEEN release! There are many cute cute cards around on the design team & instructors blogs---look around to be inspired!<br /><br />Happy Friday!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-29485991963890420102008-08-13T13:58:00.000-07:002008-08-13T14:04:54.724-07:00Changin' it up!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SKNMcQpd-_I/AAAAAAAAAMg/49o7ZyNzX9A/s1600-h/elzy-babyboy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SKNMcQpd-_I/AAAAAAAAAMg/49o7ZyNzX9A/s400/elzy-babyboy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234111240323595250" /></a><br />As I'm sure many of you know, this little girl doesn't always have a baby buggy with her...but I thought the two together would make a cute baby card! I really like how this card turned out-the A Muse baby buggy is one of my faves---& darn it if it's been a long time since I've used the beautiful stitched ribbon, oh how I love it so. :)<br /><br />Just a reminder-this sweet girl can be found exclusively on the <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/">A Muse blog</a>-item #F0077-Girl & Frog. While you're there...add some ribbon or some new stamps from A Muse or Saltbox to your order---I'm sure you deserve it! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-58219517345562621222008-07-23T09:54:00.000-07:002008-07-23T09:58:22.437-07:00Where did the sun go?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SIdjJnvGNvI/AAAAAAAAAMY/0lSMbpM_vMM/s1600-h/Hula+Girl-June9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SIdjJnvGNvI/AAAAAAAAAMY/0lSMbpM_vMM/s400/Hula+Girl-June9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226254909523244786" /></a><br />It's a bit overcast here today so I thought I'd post a card that "screams" summer in the hopes it will bring the sunshine back out! This card was in the <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/weekly/">A Muse Weekly</a> a few weeks back-which again, is a great place for ideas & fun treats from A Muse. I think this might have been the first time I had inked up Miss Hula Girl---what a tragedy! <br /><br />Hope it's sunny where you are!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-44458417390367036962008-07-17T21:04:00.000-07:002008-07-17T21:06:36.234-07:00Bright & Cheerful!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SIAWq5kZGlI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/S6qLlMnC5PA/s1600-h/mushrooms-amusespring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SIAWq5kZGlI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/S6qLlMnC5PA/s400/mushrooms-amusespring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224200494013553234" /></a><br />I love the colors on this card!! I'm not sure I love the layout---but the colors (and those mushrooms), yes sir! :) Hope they make you smile!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-44895110764771411822008-07-11T13:50:00.001-07:002008-07-11T13:54:47.903-07:00I needed a reminder....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SHfIhMxwKGI/AAAAAAAAAMI/MGkrb4erngQ/s1600-h/splishsplash-amuse+spring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SHfIhMxwKGI/AAAAAAAAAMI/MGkrb4erngQ/s400/splishsplash-amuse+spring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221862765650520162" /></a><br />about this card! :) After reading this weeks <a href="http://amusenews.typepad.com/weekly/">A Muse Newsletter</a>-which, by the way is so filled with goodness you should FOR SURE sign up to receive it-I was reminded after seeing super Emily's card, that I had one very similar! The little birdbath is the cutest--& pairs perfectly with "splish splash."<br /><br />Hope you all have been enjoying all the PALOOZA-ING that has been going on-the designers out did themselves with their sneaks--what creative girls! Have you run out of money yet with all the purchasing?!? :) <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend!melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7052769949175608787.post-9827743798828953482008-07-01T11:26:00.000-07:002008-07-01T11:30:57.122-07:00Dots, dots & more dots!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SGp31sMsa-I/AAAAAAAAAMA/8rS1z3rHs7Q/s1600-h/Polkadot+Challenge-amuse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_dwQstx2TKuo/SGp31sMsa-I/AAAAAAAAAMA/8rS1z3rHs7Q/s400/Polkadot+Challenge-amuse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218114882543315938" /></a><br />The Polka Dot challenge is up over on the <a href="http://www.amuseapalooza.com/">A Muse-A-Palooza blog</a>-I couldn't pass this challenge up, I love polka dots! The sparkler stamp is one of my faves & I love the Kitchen notecards.....simple simple!<br /><br />Enjoy your 4th of July! :)melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11542638531196952710noreply@blogger.com2