2012 has been a year of opportunity for me, continuing with the invitation to my dream team.... Melissa Frances. I have loved Melissa's shabby chic style ever since I started to scrapbook, her papers and textiles make my heart swoon.
Have you seen the new Melissa Frances 2012 catalouge ?
There is a link on the right hand side of the MF blog. Just click it and you will open up the catalouge.
Oh.My. A paper bag works really well to breathe into once your heart starts racing. Especially on the trims page. Have a close look at this....
and this ....
thankyou Melissa and Carolyn for thinking of me. Dream come true.
So here is a little butterfly easel card that I created for my introduction post. You can find it here .....
I have a couple of thankyou's that I want to share ... firstly to the incredibally talented Bronwyn Eastley. She gave me the idea for this card and I just want to credit her with the inspiration.
Secondly I just want to mention, the fantastic butterfly die that I used for this project. It is from the Stampin' Up Collection, and I knew when I first saw it I wanted to re-create it, and put my spin on it. Thanks to Tina Gillespie, another wonderful crafter and Stampin' Up Distributor who lent me the die. Thanks so much Tina {xo} you are a lifesaver !!!!!
If you haven't seen the Stampin' Up Catalouge you are missing out, some awesome awesome products available.
OK... so onto some Prima reveals... using the beautiful Meadow Lark Collection. My fav soft colors, gentle hues of lilac and baby pink, how can you go wrong. I have to say that Prima's ledger papers and THE most fantastic accompaniment since sliced bread, they are wonderful backgrounds I can't praise them more !!!!
The second CHA layout I created for Prima was created using the Fairy Belle line... designed by Jodie Lee. Full of ballerina's, doilies and swirls, its right up my alley - can't wait to get the full line when it is release in late-march.
Well have a fantastic week, I'm scrapping up a storm today for Pink Paislee ... I love this industry we are all involved with. I will leave you with a quote that I love from Pinterest ..... a totally addictive site, that will consume your online time and fill you with HEAPS of inspiration ....
Steph xo
Stunning layouts Steph...and that card - took my breath away xxx
Posted by: Kelly Rodgers | March 04, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Gosh Steph, your work just gets better and better and I don't see how it could! It's always just beautiful, sheer perfection. You know just what embellies to use to draw attention to the photos and still have beautiful lucious details!!! A true master of art!!!! I'm so happy to see you join MF, you are absolutely perfect!!!! HUGS!
Posted by: patti hamil | March 02, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Love your style and congratulations on the DT for Melissa Frances cant wait to see more of your work!
Posted by: Janice Boon | February 27, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Oh this DT is just soooooooo you! I'm am so very happy for you and can't wait to see all the beautiful projects you create. You know I just love your elegant style (and grace :) They are very lucky to have you my friend!
Posted by: Vicky | February 27, 2012 at 09:40 AM
Yay, you're such a great addition to their team! Really excited you're going to be a designer for MF:) I can't wait to see the gorgeous creations you'll make for them. Your Prima layout is simply stunning too. It's pure elegance!
Posted by: Romy | February 26, 2012 at 11:54 PM
oh how marvellous! you do such pretty soft feminine work i am sure you will bring so much beauty using these amazing MF products... stunning layouts... love what you do!
Posted by: lizzyc | February 26, 2012 at 09:34 PM
Gorgeous layouts!
Posted by: Maria Therese | February 26, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Thank you so much for your lovely email. I'm glad you enjoyed making the cute little butterfly card. Your take on it is simply breathtaking. I had a little look through your blog and you are such a talented scrapbooker. No wonder you have been snapped up by Design Teams. You have a new follower :)
Posted by: Bronwyn Eastley | February 26, 2012 at 05:17 PM
Congratulations Steph, you are so suited to designing for Melissa Frances! I look forward to seeing your creations over the coming year and being totally inspired by you :-)
Posted by: Hilary | February 26, 2012 at 04:01 PM
How WONDERFUL!!! I think you are the perfect person for Melissa Frances :) So happy for you!! And thank you for sharing these gorgeous pages....so tender and sweet and STUNNING!
Posted by: Kelly | February 26, 2012 at 01:40 PM
I was so excited to see you on the design team at Melissa Frances! That line and Prima are my favorites. I love butterflies, so I just oooed and aaahhhhed when I saw your card. The layout is beautiful, too, as I love purple. Looking forward to seeing more loveliness from you!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | February 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM