I'm such a dork. ;-) I get so excited about paper and stuff. Stuff to create with that is, so I had to pop in to show you the Melissa Frances product that is now hitting the stores.
I love it because it is so vintage looking and just perfect for creating something nostalgic.
I made this piece using as many of the new products that I could fit on it!
The base is from one of Melissa's "Bingo Albums". This album is so cool. Lots of pages (10 I think, but am too lazy to run downstairs and look in my supplies to count.) They are thick too. Way thicker than other chipboard books or diecuts out there.
Did you notice the pink bottle brush tree? Yep, that is Melissa's also. You get 3 different sizes in a package and they are already decorated with the silver balls and the snow. They are also available in an ivory color. Too awesome!
The silver tinsel comes on a cute little wooden spool--reminds me of old bobbins that I have seen in antique shops.
The stars are a combination of the original Glitter Stars from Melissa's line (which I added a little ink distressing and some Mica flakes to. The cardstock stars and the pink rhinestones are from the Attic Collections line.
Last but certainly not least is the Crepe Paper that Melissa has added to her fun vintage collection. I used the blue (the package contains ivory, pink, green, and blue) to layer a gathered edge along the bottom of the art piece and also to make the 2 flowers. Heaven!!!!
I seriously think that I told Melissa that I loved her when she was tellig me on the phone about the new releases above! So embarrassing...lol. Oh btw, she doesn't consult with me about new product--we just happened to be talking about a project that I was working on for her. But...she can call me and talk about her products any old time, because they are to.die. for. ;-)
Ahhh, there.... now I have shared and I feel so much better. Don't you want it all?
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I'm still working on the last of my tradeshow projects. This week is Pink Paislee week! If you click HERE you will get a little sneek peek of the new stuff. I think that I will be able to share my creations around the 2o something-ish. ;-)
Other than that I have been trying to get outside whenever I can. It has been upper 70's here and for me...that is about perfect.
When I was outside a couple of days ago, I noticed that one of our backyard birdhouses is hosting some birdy love for the second round this summer.
How sweet is that? Can you see the baby bird in the house with its mouth open? :-) Do you know how hard it is to get a clear image of a bird feeding its young? Well, for me anyway. I've never seen so much shaking and stuffing and quivering to put some food in a little ones mouth! They have been fun to watch.
Edited: Since a couple of you commented on the "hearts" in the photo background--that was intentional. It's a little photography trick to manipulate the light. You can do this by using a low aperture then making a shape in cardstock and placing it on your camera lens sort of as a lens hood. The light shadows in the blurred background are called bokehs. Normally they would be round because of the round shape of the lens, but adding a different shape for the light to reflect off of creates the desired shape.
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One more thing! I want to share a little giveaway of some new product with a lucky someone. Tell me what you think of the Melissa Frances goodies that I've shown you and I'll be back in a few days to post the winner's name.
Don't forget to pop on over to The Melissa Frances Blog when you can, because it is always so pretty over there. Great projects and inspiration and they are always on the lookout for someone who wants to have their own project featured on the blog. It may just be YOU!!
Stay happy!
Linda
Wow, Wow, Wow! Your creativity is unbelievable - I will say this ..... all of those vintage goodies are incredible - and you ROCKED showing them to us!
Posted by: Lori | August 04, 2009 at 08:23 PM
OMG we love Mellissa Frances product down here in New Zealand, very difficult to come by... ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS STUFF
Posted by: heidi | July 22, 2009 at 02:44 PM
Love your bingo card!! LOVE Melissa Frances products--love the vintage and "pretty" look.
Posted by: conniemelancon | July 22, 2009 at 09:49 AM
I really like antique looking products like that. Works great for heritage pages.
Posted by: jb | July 20, 2009 at 08:21 PM
I think they are fabulous! Love the Bingo card and the way you did your crepe paper flower! Adorable! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: abby p. | July 20, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Am I too late. Hope not. Love, Love the vintage, Christmas, old time look of the pieces you pulled together. Great job.
Sandi
Impatient Cajun
Posted by: Sandi | July 20, 2009 at 09:41 AM
love, love, love the little christmas tree - something we don't see here or can find here in Australia. i am having pulpitations from all the gorgeousness of this range. beautiful work as always. hugs.
Posted by: Carolyne | July 20, 2009 at 05:51 AM
I love the vintage look of the Melissa Frances products. And I love what you've done with them!
Posted by: Heather Hopkins | July 19, 2009 at 09:24 PM
I love your project Linda! Fabulous MF treats--especially the bottlebrush tree & very cool how you added the tinsel on the wire! The heart lighting trick is cool, it sounds a bit tricky though! annaD :)
Posted by: annaD | July 19, 2009 at 04:39 PM
this is just beautiful... love the crepe flower all glittered up!! pretty
and what an amazing pic of the birdie and baby.. so sweet!!
Posted by: Kim FAucher | July 19, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Beautiful!! Oh My the tiny trees are to DIE for. Can't wait until I can find those somewhere. I can see many coming to a scraproom near me. LOL. Thanks for sharing. Your work is beautiful as always. And Melissa's vintage designs are so awesome. Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 17, 2009 at 09:05 PM
I'm in love with the products, especially that little pink bottle brush tree. My Godmother had a collection of bottle brush trees that she decorated with when I was a little girl and I've always thought they were the cutest things. Now I can have some of my own to embellish projects with - Can't wait until I see them in the store!
Posted by: Cathy K. | July 17, 2009 at 06:17 PM
Oh I love what you did with each piece. {I swear every time you post something I am impressed and inspired to get back to my art room once again!} I haven't even been on the computer in a while but am glad I peeked in today. I have been looking for bingo cards and wondered where to look next ... now I know! Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: DeniseLynn | July 17, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Love the bingo card and all of the embellishments!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 17, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Love the bottle brush trees and the crepe paper flowers brings back memories of time spent with my grandma. I just love all of her paper as well.
Posted by: Betz61 | July 17, 2009 at 06:44 AM
I have always been a huge Melissa Frances fan, just love her vintage products, and your creations are simply amazing, thanks for sharing with us !!
Posted by: Bonnie | July 17, 2009 at 05:46 AM
I am a huge Melissa Frances fan and I love vintage, what a great combination! I absolutely love the new vintage goodies and I can't wait to purchase some!
Posted by: Annette | July 17, 2009 at 04:52 AM
I'm in love..........
Posted by: Terese | July 17, 2009 at 12:11 AM
I love all of melissa's stuff and especially like the bottle brush tree!
Posted by: Rosanne | July 16, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Love the photo!
And I want those bingo cards! I hope I can find them here in Canada.
Posted by: Hélène | July 16, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Linda, you are one talented soul. I love the MF releases and wish they weren't so hard to come by in my neck of the woods. I really love the bottle brush trees. How can you go wrong w/ a pink tree? YOur project showcases these goodies so beautifully. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Posted by: Carol | July 15, 2009 at 08:45 PM
I HEART them..sniff, sniff! Right up my alley....perfect vintage vibe! Thanks so much for the give-away! cherry
Posted by: cherry | July 15, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Linda your projects are gorgeous! Love all the vintage pieces! TFS!
Posted by: Janet Zeppa | July 15, 2009 at 06:32 PM
I'm so glad you popped by to share this lil project Linda...it's just gorgeous....I love the crepe flowers you created...simply beautiful...love all the other embellishments and details to give this fab vintage feel! bx
Posted by: Bernie | July 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Good gravy, I'm drooling over all the vintage-y goodness here!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 15, 2009 at 08:57 AM
Oooh Ahhh- my head is spinning with ideas and I feel all warm and fuzzy!
Posted by: Cindy | July 15, 2009 at 04:38 AM
Oh my goodness, such a wonderful range......so inlove with everything that lady puts together. I also possibly told her when I did one of her promotional classes last year that I loved her.... gush gush... oops. By the way I pop in here daily to listen to your music..slightly addicted and it was a nice surprise to see an entry today.... doulble yipppeee for me.
If I am so lucky to have won I would pay the postage to get it to Australia just so I could have it in my hot little hands.
cheers linda take care
love naomi x
Posted by: naomi cox | July 14, 2009 at 09:54 PM
So vintage and whimsical! I know of great sister that would love a new project down with them!
Jenn in Vancouver
Posted by: Jennifer | July 14, 2009 at 09:15 PM
I love that little pink bottlebrush tree!
Beautiful stuff.
Posted by: Mary F. | July 14, 2009 at 08:42 PM
What beautiful new products!! I absolutely adore in so many ways, anything shabby chic!! These are elegant, vintagey looking and oh soooo very sweet! Love the little trick for the heart shapes on your picture too!! You rock :)
Posted by: Elaine | July 14, 2009 at 06:44 PM
Oh golly, that is all fabulous.. I've been searching the net for that bingo book,I'm not very patient I guess!!! LOVE it all...
Posted by: karin c | July 14, 2009 at 05:13 PM
As usual, Melissa Frances goodies are gorgeous! I'm loving the Bingo Album and crepe paper. Can't wait to see all of it. I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
Posted by: Sheila D | July 14, 2009 at 05:07 PM
REALLY GORGEOUS!!!!!
Posted by: char | July 14, 2009 at 03:54 PM
I love your creation! I saw the Bingo cards yesterday at my local scrapbook store and now I want them...I love the tinsel and pink tree....they are so delicious!
Posted by: Carla Grace, Middleburg, Florida | July 14, 2009 at 03:39 PM
Oh my...the colors are scrumptious especially the pink bottlebrush tree. I absolutely love the glittered stars....they remind me of sugar cookies!!
Posted by: Terri | July 14, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Pink vintage-style bottlebrush trees will get my attention every time! What great stuff--can't wait to see all of it!
Posted by: Heidi | July 14, 2009 at 01:52 PM
I just love everything you do. It really is my style as well. You make the most beautiful things. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Posted by: Joan | July 14, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Yummie what a great project you made. I love Melissa Frances! Thanks for this great give away.
Posted by: Moon69 | July 14, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I have the perfect Christmas project started for one of those tiny pink Christmas trees. I took a class that MF taught this summer. She was great and the MF booth was fun to get lost in. Thanks,
ms.cheryl
Posted by: cheryl yelverton | July 14, 2009 at 12:22 PM
LOVE.LOVE.LOVE IT! and I just love seeing how you put your style on this great product!
Posted by: Sheila R | July 14, 2009 at 12:10 PM