November 11, 2009
November 09, 2009
Thanksgiving Pocket...
Thanksgiving Pocket by Melissa Phillips
Instructions:
1. Ink edges of envelope and tag from Envelopes and Tags Book. Stamp the right side of envelope using the large damask image from the Baroque stamp set.
2. Embellish the front of the envelope with a strip of Esther paper that has a stamped border along the bottom edge and stitching around all edges.
3. Embellish upper right corner of envelope using a stamp sticker and postmark stamp.
4. Create crepe paper flower by cutting a strip of cream crepe paper, stitching loosely along one edge, trimming the other edge using pinking shears, and gathering. Lightly coat with Indian Corn and Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Mist and adhere near upper left corner.
5. Embellish center of flower with glitter chipboard leaves, layers of flowers, leaves cut from vintage sheet music, and adhesive pearls.
6. Adhere large autumn sticker just to the right of large flower.
7. Punch a second hole in envelope near upper right corner, and create a handle from gold chenille tinsel.
8. For inside tag, embellish with a stamp, die cut label, cardstock stickers, rubon, and button.
9. Fill with treats and enjoy.
Melissa Frances Supplies: Envelopes & Tags Book (GN292), Esther Paper (PA198), Baroque Crystal Clear Stamps (ME11), Imperial Border Stamps (ME10), Fall Cardstock Stickers (PP12), Fall Date Prompt Stickers (PP13), Crepe Paper Collection (GN303), Cream Pearl Embellishments (GN297), Attic Treasures Cardstock Die Cuts (GN274), Fall Chipboard GN128 Other supplies used: Indian Corn and Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Mist, vintage sheet music
November 07, 2009
Birthday Wishes Card...
Melissa Frances Supplies: Haley Paper (PA185), Blue Rhinestone Embellishments (GN281), Crepe Paper (GN303), Cream Pearl Embellishments (GN297), Beige Ribbon Collection (GN302) Other Supplies: vintage image, vintage rick rack, button, pen & colored pencils.
November 05, 2009
Vintage Kitty Birthday Card...
Melissa Frances Supplies: Whitney Paper (PA 191), Lilly Paper (PA186), Haley Paper (PA185), Fresh Twist Label Die Cuts (GN275), Blue Rhinestone Embellishments (GN281) Other Supplies: Vintage kitty image, distressing ink, pen & colored pencils.
November 03, 2009
November 01, 2009
Thanksgiving Table Decor...
Looking for easy but beautiful Thanksgiving table decor? Wendy Anderson shared these beautiful pumpkins with us when she was our guest artist. Simply paint the pumpkin with adhesive and cover with glitter...add a ribbon and tag, and you'll have a Thanksgiving table that everyone will be talking about!
October 31, 2009
October 28, 2009
From the Melissa Frances Archives...
If you're still looking for a last minute halloween treat idea, here are some of Melissa Phillip's great creations to inspire you...
October 27, 2009
Miss M Mini Album
One final project to share with you from Judi at Pink Persimmon. An adorable mini album combining the fresh color pallet of the Fresh Twist Collection with a super sweet Pink Persimmon stamp.
Thanks for your fabulous projects Judi, it has been our pleasure to feature Pink Persimmon on our blog!
October 25, 2009
Birthday Cards...
by the talented Jen Gallagher. Thanks so much to Jen for sharing her creative genious here on the Melissa Frances blog as our October guest artist!
