Two of my most favorite things to not only smell, but to decorate with for the holidays are pine boughs and holly. I was so excited to find beautiful images of these things in the Alpine Frost collection. The stamp set has the sweetest pine bough…filled with detail…the rubons are intricate and beautiful as well and I couldn’t wait to do a bit of stamping with the rich colors associated with this set along with adding in the pine tree rubon somewhere as my focal point.
The colors in this collection remind me of a country Christmas complete with jumbo pine cones and delicate snowflakes…imagine getting cozy in a cabin for the holidays and peeking out a frosty window…that’s just the feeling this collection gives.
It’s been so much fun visiting with you this week. Hope your holidays are merry and bright!
Melis
The colors in this collection remind me of a country Christmas complete with jumbo pine cones and delicate snowflakes…imagine getting cozy in a cabin for the holidays and peeking out a frosty window…that’s just the feeling this collection gives.
It’s been so much fun visiting with you this week. Hope your holidays are merry and bright!
Melis
Thanks for an inspiring week, Melissa! We love how well all of your posts showcased the beautiful & classy style of your projects.
Which post was your favorite this week? Leave a comment answering this question and you will be entered into a giveaway to win some of the products Melissa used throughout the week (as shown below - 20 papers, epoxy stickers, frames & tags, ribbon, and rub-ons from the Alpine Frost and Christmas Mint collections)! Just leave your comment by Sunday November 15th at midnight and we will announce the winner Monday. Be sure to check back next week to see if you are the winner because if we don't hear from the winner by November 23rd we will pick a new winner!
Which post was your favorite this week? Leave a comment answering this question and you will be entered into a giveaway to win some of the products Melissa used throughout the week (as shown below - 20 papers, epoxy stickers, frames & tags, ribbon, and rub-ons from the Alpine Frost and Christmas Mint collections)! Just leave your comment by Sunday November 15th at midnight and we will announce the winner Monday. Be sure to check back next week to see if you are the winner because if we don't hear from the winner by November 23rd we will pick a new winner!
I loved the tree card on November 11! Trust me, it was hard to pick just one post from the week, but that card stood out to me because it looked like a simple little cookie on the card :) Beautiful work all week long!
ReplyDeleteI liked "good things come in small packages"
ReplyDeleteI really like traditional colors and images for Christmas, so both lines are appealing. I especially fell in love with the pine tree on the first card in today's post. :)
ReplyDeletethe cards inspired by the cookies were definitely my fave! melissa made so many amazing projects, it's hard to choose just one as a favorite!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post was the Deck the Halls but all of the post this week were ebautiful!!! Mellissa is so talented!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Christine
My favorite post was the Good Things Come in Small Packages. I loved the little boxes and such!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the post but my favorite was Good Things come in small packages.
ReplyDeleteI loved it all, but Deck the Halls was my favorite favorite!!!
ReplyDeleteThey were all great, especially liked good things come in small packages!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the cookie post! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThe posts all week have been fabulous! It is hard to pick just one, but I think it was the first one, All Dressed Up! Just perfect for the quick dress up of door handles throughout the house for the holidays!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your inspiration Melissa.
Loved the cones from Monday! They'd be so great to put little gifts (like small jewelry boxes) in the tree, or for gift cards. And I love that they're just the simplest to put together.
ReplyDeleteAnd today's card, with that stamp, very pretty!
I liked the cone treat cups-great idea for classroom favors.
ReplyDeleteI loved the card and package that Small packages. What a great way to create a gift. All the ideas were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI liked "good things come in small packages". i love the card tht wAs made in this post, simple but beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love it all but especially All Dressed Up. I love these little pockets to hang all over the house.
ReplyDeleteMary
I loved this one! The alpine frost collection is amazing and this card was gorgeous! But most of all I loved her description of the kind of Christmas that it reminds her of... I live in the desert so I dream of having that kind of Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI, too, believe "good things come in small packages" :) Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDelete"good things come in small packages" It was my fav!!!!! Because I'm very short so that's what I tell every body!! lol. Thanks for the giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood things come in small packages. However every post was filled with her special brand of creativity!
ReplyDeleteI love the Fresh from the Oven piece. What a great idea to use cookies as design inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI especially loved the cones shown in "All Dressed Up". Beautiful photos too! I'm not much into papercrafting home decor but the photos definitely made me want to make something similar for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss that stamp. I've got to get it. I loved Thursday's entry. I am smitten with the Santa!
ReplyDeleteWho can chose just one?? I do love the Christmas cones...gonna go make some with circles I cut out for something else and there they sit...just waiting!! thanks for the ideas! everything is *gojus*!
ReplyDeleteEsther
I loved all of them, but to pick one I really like mondays post, love the tussys, so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time picking a favorite, but I think I would have to say that the paper cones filled with treats stayed with me the most. This would be a great little gift for someone, and the presentation is darling. Thanks for all the inspiration and ideas.
ReplyDeleteJes
I actually loved her first post about herself...all her projects are so pretty, but it was fun to hear about her quirks too...I can relate to not texting!! =)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, the whole week was such a treat!! If I have to pick a favorite--it would be the paper cones on Monday (all dressed up)!
ReplyDeleteThank you Melissa for an inspiring week!
I love the deck the halls post!
ReplyDeleteI just fell in love with the cards found on Monday, Wednesday and Friday's posts. Beautiful work this week.
ReplyDeleteI loved your Old fashion Santa wall hanging. I love old fashion Santas, also, and made all of my grandchildren Christmas cards this year with the old santa theme. You are a fantastic paper crafter. Thanks for all of your talented work that you share each day on your blog and other blogs.
ReplyDeleteMonday and Tuesday's posts were my favorite. They had the aesthetic that was most pleasing, in my opinion. In fact, I was just explaining the pizzelle idea to my mom, who loves to make them! Great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI liked the card that was inspired by cookies the best! Gave me a whole new way to look through my cooking magazines :)
ReplyDeleteI loved how every post helped with a holiday idea. But "good things come in small packages" was a great post!
ReplyDeleteAsking me to choose a favorite project of Mellisa's is like asking me which son I like best! But, for the chance to win some gorgeous SEI goodies, I'll play! I liked Deck the Halls best!
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Pin Bows & Holly one, they are beautiful projects and love the colours...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post was "Fresh from the Oven." Beautiful paper!
ReplyDeleteMelissa shared wonderful inspiration with her hosting. Fresh from the oven was my favorite. Those cards are so beautiful and elegant.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite was the 'Deck the Halls' post...I LOVED that project!
ReplyDeleteI will pick "Fresh from the oven" however all were great posts but I am going to give this one a try. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThe Alpine Frost card is the best card I've ever seen, not just what was on the blog, but ever.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite was the pine tree card. Thanks for having a give-away!
ReplyDeleteI love all week's posts but especially Monday's with the creations inspired by the cones.....stunning!
ReplyDeleteAbby:)
Not easy to choose, they were all so wonderful but I think the "Deck the Halls" post was my favorite! Melissa's posts were absolutely stunning all week long. Such a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit of creating! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeletegorgeous card !! and Good Things Come in Small Packages was great
ReplyDeleteMelissa's work is so inspiring that it is hard to pick a favourite but the cones were totally fabulous - simple but with the wow factor!
ReplyDeletePenny
I loved the post on the paper cones! I could make a million of those pretty little things! Thanks for the chance at the lovely giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's hard to choose just one of her projects because they were all just simply fabulous! Ok, if I have too...my favorite was the paper embellished cones. So vintage and sweet!
ReplyDeleteI loved the "fresh from the oven" post. The cards were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the postings by this guest but if I had to choose one, it would be the Fresh From the Oven post.
ReplyDeleteAll of your ideas are darling, but I especially liked the "cookie" inspiration cards...The sparkle and the colors speak "Christmas" to me!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Liked them all but If I have to choose then Deck the Halls is my favorite - thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI love the post from Monday woth the beautiful cones to hang on door knobs or on the tree. They are so beautifully done. I love all the Melissa did this week, but truly love the papers, lace and embellies she used on the beautiful cone shape decorations!
ReplyDelete"All Dressed Up" was my fave! :) Very inspirational!
ReplyDeleteI think Fridays was the greatest. It does make you want some hot chocolate ;)
ReplyDeleteI loved the "Fresh from the oven" I just started to make cards and I was really excited to see some really cute ones I can for christmas.
ReplyDeleteI loved "good things come in small packages." Love the paper and look of the small items.
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough one because I love all of the photos you provide of the products in use. I guess I like the cards in "Fresh from the oven" and the goodies in "Good things come in small pacakges". I just love the colors and style of the Xmas line.
ReplyDeleteThis post was my favorite. I love the purple and green combination on this card along with the more dimensional layout it has.
ReplyDeleteIt's been a great week but if I have to choose I think deck the halls. It reflects the season so well.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post this week was All Dressed Up. I love the paper cone idea and overall, it was enjoyable to see the inspiration behind each project Melissa posted.
ReplyDeleteMelissa is an amazing crafter! Thanks so much for inspiring us with her wonderful projects all week. I especially love the paper cones and the card and gift box set.
ReplyDeleteSoooo hard to choose just one, Melissa's work is always so gorgeous and inspiring! I do like the colors and whimsy of the Pine Boughs & Holly card. Such amazing inspiration all week, thank you Melissa!!
ReplyDeleteThis has to be the hardest question I have ever been asked....as I LOVE anything Melissa Phillips does....she is the best of the best of the best!!!! I love her vintage style and would (if I have to) pick all dressed up.....and who wouldn't love products named Christmas Mint...yum! I am thrilled to have S.E.I. products to purchase in my area....I have several on my desk right now...though I haven't seen Christmas Mint or Alpine Frost here yet!
ReplyDeleteI especially loved the tree card on 11 November. Totally awesome! And what a fun candy this is.
ReplyDeleteWow so hard to choose just one of the posts from Melissa. Her work is amazing & so beautiful. I loved the cone ideas filled with goodies. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas and inspiration this past week. I truly enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteFran Heupel
GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES. Yep, that's my final answer. Why, you ask? Because I've been saying that my whole life - after all, I am under five-feet tall. Seriously, I do love that beautiful piece of art. Very very difficult to choose though because, in my eyes, EVERYthing Melissa creates is spectacular and perfect! Thank you for this, Melissa, and thank you for this great giveaway, SEI.
ReplyDeleteOh it's not fair we can only choose one! I loved todays "Pine Boughs & Holly' because of that beautiful rich deep maroon/burgundy colour. All Melissas creations are so beautiful & inspiring. HCJC.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun week of fun stuff! The pine boughs & holly card is my fav, but the entire Alpine Frost collection is drop dead gorgeous. Thanks for hosting and for inviting an inspiring guest blogger!
ReplyDeleteWhat delightful creations!
ReplyDeleteIt has been amazing to see your gorgeous artwork this week. Thanks so much for sharing a piece of you with all of us.
ReplyDeleteI just loved all of Melissa's posts, but if I have to pick a fav, I guess it would be this one - I just love the layout of this card - so gorgeous and unique! Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration and creativity!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry, but I can't pick just one as they are all great. My two favorites are Pine Boughs & Holly and Deck the Halls...I like vintage and am working on one of these images right now myself for a friend. Great inspiration all week long! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI loved Melissa's paper cones! All her work is gorgeous and she is so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThe Alpine Frost collection is so incredibly beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteIt's a toss up between All Dressed Up, and Fresh From the Oven. All the projects are gorgeous...which you can always expect from the lovely Melis! But those two posts really caught my eye!! What a wonderful week of blogging for SEI....I really love these two Christmas lines!
ReplyDelete~Lea
I love all Melissa's work, but loved the cards inspired by the cookies best of all!
ReplyDeleteToday's card is my favorite, but the paper cones were a very close second! Everything Melissa makes is breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteThe three projects in the "Good things come in small packages" post were all sweet. The heart box would be perfect to stash date night coupons for my husband!
ReplyDeleteMonday was my favorite day. What a great way to begin the week with the creative cone idea! The idea inspired me to do lots of holiday crafts!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the card examples from Wednesday. Great inspiration.
ReplyDeletei really loved the deck the halls post - bottle brush trees are one of my fave christmas decorations. but really i loved all the posts.
ReplyDeleteDeck the Halls was my fav but they were all fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I am torn between the Pine Boughs and Holly card and the Fresh from the Oven cards. I love both collections so much, it's impossible to choose!
ReplyDeleteI loved the posts all week, especially the good things come in small packages! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration, and for the chance to win those fantastic goodies!!
ReplyDelete~Rachel in Sacramento
I love Melissa's work. She does absolutely beautiful things with paper, lace, glitter and her creative imagination. My favorite post of this week was All Dressed Up, but it sure was hard to decide. Thanks for offering the giveaways.
ReplyDeleteheidi @ dicarlo 1 dot com
I loved the cards from Wednesday, November 11th. The design is wonderful and can be easily used with lots of different patterns and colors. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI've loved all the posts, but if I had to chose a favourite, it would be the bingo card wall hanging featuring Christmas Mint. Loved the tree, the sparkle, and the vintage Santa.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post this week was All Dressed Up....actually I loved so many but I had to pick one to be in the contest !!!
ReplyDeleteEverything Melissa makes is so gorgeous! I love looking at her stuff and getting ideas and inspiration! My favorite thing? #1, the pine bough, #2, the green trimmed tag. Love these christmas lines!
ReplyDeleteI love the card with the tree. Although honestly, I love everything that Melissa creates.. Everything is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJackie T.
I'm too late for the drawing, but just wanted to say how amazingly creative Melissa is...I love her work! TFS:):) Tinla
ReplyDeleteI really thought the 'good things come in small packages' was so adorable(my daughters did as well)!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm really digging this card!!