Hello! I'm back with a few things and some thank you's to all of you that show interest and give me humbling praise for my creations. You all must be the best blog readers ever! I love sharing with you and am so glad that you keep coming back. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Summertime is flying by. I can't believe that it is County Fair time here again. That seems to be the final sign of the season ending and then the start of school is right around the corner. We have one little trip yet to take to the Northshore, but other than that things quiet down until the late September family wedding that we have.
I've been trying to play catch up here after the CHA crunch that kept me from doing anything extra other than paper crafting and scrapping and some light housework. I'm painfully slow at creating. Ugh. So. Slow.
I made a new Melissa Frances project and it was so fun. I love when I have no restrictions. I like to mix and match collections and get my hands sticky and full of ink and this project was perfect for that.
It sort of came to me about a week ago when I had been at my friend Gayle's house and we were relaxing by her pool when a baby bunny kept hopping in and out of her flowers. It was so cute and tiny. Bunnies actually always remind me of Gayle. She has a beautiful collection of bunnies that peek out from behind her plants and floral arrangements in her home. When I look at some of my own little collection, I think of her.
I remember one day last Spring that she and I were shopping at TJ Maxx and we came upon the bunny decor. I grabbed one of the paper mache bunnies immediately and held on tight, because there was only one of him. You might remember him as he was on my blog header for awhile. Just love him.
Then we saw these super long earred ones. They had us laughing and playing with their floppy ears. I'll always remember that day and how something so silly got us laughing so hard.
So, my new "Thankful Bunny" is a reminder of my friend and all of the bunnies in our lives.
The papers are from Melissa's "Thankful" collection. Her body has "Smile" patterned paper and the fleece ears are lined with "Hope " paper then machine stitched. There's a sweet little Vintage "Friends Forever" sticker and some vintage felt flowers that are about 70 years old as they were found in an old factory.
You can see her over at the Melissa Frances Blog and also read more about me and my interests as the Featured Designer. Then come back and tell me what my favorite Melissa Frances product is and I have a little something to give away :-)
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Here's a little Creative Cafe share too.
Some pretty new floral paper and a polka dot clear acetate sheet that was cut with the AccuCut die cutting machine.
Plus a fun little Pumpkin project that people will be making at their local scrapbook stores in September where the Creative Cafe Artbar is available. Love those felt flowers and their many possible uses.
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One last thing!
Marie Sheil you commented on my last post asking for the Cupcake pattern and instructions. Please EMAIL me. Your comment came to my inbox without a shortcut to your email, so I haven't been able to send it to you. You've been so patient not to have asked again!
Hopefully everyone else has gotten the pattern and instructions, but if I missed you please email me and I'll get it sent right away.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Linda
WOW! on both creations!! WOW! You must email where you got those scrumptious orange felt flowers! nikkiduey@yahoo.com
:)
Posted by: Nikki | August 28, 2008 at 06:51 PM
OK, everyone has to love that bunny and that pumpkin! What completely adorable creations!!!
Posted by: Linda Beeson | August 24, 2008 at 07:33 PM
I just stumbled up on your blog and found your cupcakes. A friend of mine in Denmark would LOOOOVE to get the instructions for the cupcakes and me too. Could I be so lucky that yor would share it with me?
Posted by: Helle Sahl | August 21, 2008 at 12:39 AM
Awesome projects, Linda!!!!!!! The flower pumpkin has inspired me to look at new ways to use up my flower stash!!!!
Posted by: Sue Thomas | August 18, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Hi Linda! Thanks for being such an inspiration! Your work is amazing! Love that bunny and pumpkin!! Too stinkin' cute!! And, your favorite Melissa Frances product are the Patterned Papers! Mine too, in addition to everything else she makes!! LOL Hugs, Melissa
Posted by: Melissa Bove | August 17, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Oh how gorgeous! ALL of it!!! I feel so inspired after coming here!
Posted by: Kirsty | August 16, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Oh my gosh...the bunny and felt pumpkin are beyond words....SOOOOO gorgeous, they're just beautiful. You are so talented and inspiring. :)
Posted by: Hilary Kanwischer | August 16, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Gosh, you are just so amazingly creative!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE visiting your blog!!
Posted by: Tami F. | August 16, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Linda--thank you for the cupcake "recipe"! I have had great fun this week "baking" cupcakes, LOL! I adore this bunny--another whimsical wonder. And the pumpkin is darling also. You're awesome. Thanks for sharing,
Yvette
Posted by: Yvette West | August 15, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Linda I feel absolutely SO inspired by my visit to your blog today! Holy mackerel I am feeling very creative and need to have cupcake pattern...my youngest granddaughter 1st b'day party on 9/13 is a cupcake theme! A cake in the shape of a cupcake, cupcake decorations, invites, etc! I can't wait to receive this because I plan on making her one special cupcake!!
Again, thank you for all the inspiration you give me!!
{{{hugs}}}
Vicki M
Posted by: Vicki M | August 14, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Hi Linda, Just wanted to let you know I tried my hand at your fabulous cupcakes and posted them on my blog. Thanks so much for the inspiration and the pattern.
Posted by: Carol | August 13, 2008 at 07:56 PM
OMG, Linda!! I just cannot fathom how creative and imaginative and fabulous you and all your projects are. I see your things and just wonder why my brain DOES NOT function like that. But thank goodness yours does, cause it sure makes me happy to come over here and take a peek at your goodies. Love, love everything..every time.
And by the way....your favorite MF product is patterned paper.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit (APet) | August 13, 2008 at 04:18 AM
Gorgeous projects, Linda! I just love that pumpkin!
Posted by: Roree | August 12, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Love, love, love the pumpkin. too cute
Posted by: Terri Paulson-Sasaki | August 12, 2008 at 05:15 AM
Linda, your work is always so inspiring! I just love the bunny, and the pumpkin!
Posted by: sofi | August 12, 2008 at 04:25 AM
Your favorite is the pattern paper. And why not, it's gorgeous!!!
I absolutely love the pumpkin and wish I had an artbar near me. :(
Posted by: Rachelle | August 11, 2008 at 07:33 PM
This is just a glorious blog! WOW! Am I glad that I found you! YEA! And I would also love the cupcake pattern/instructions too if I may! I know I just got here and have got up on your blog and now asking for something...I am sorry but I just LOVE CUPCAKES and would love to make some for my office!
I hope you don't mind I have added you to my blog roll!
HUgs,
Robyn
Nice to meet you!
Posted by: Robyn Haas | August 10, 2008 at 10:01 PM
You are truly an inspiration...that bunny is just gorgeous!! I see why you love the Melissa Francis Patterned Papers so much...it's just amazing!
Posted by: RaeAnn Skerrett | August 09, 2008 at 07:46 PM
WOW! Your work amazes me! Everything you make is gorgeous!! Hugs...
Posted by: Melissa Bove | August 09, 2008 at 07:09 PM
You love Melissa France's patterned paper! I love her paper too! Your Bunny would make anyone's day...lots of smiles!
Posted by: Cassie Brumbaugh | August 09, 2008 at 06:21 PM