25 February 2013

#43 simple and easy monday ✂

{photo albums}

i remember the old days when my family used to visit 
the homes of our relatives and friends,
---bored and sitting in their living rooms,
i would entertain myself 
flipping the yellowing pages of their old photo albums,
while the old ones went about their business.

i am sure that every household today, 
still have a couple or more old photo albums.
we have them in different colors of florals, geometric, 
solid or patterned (not pretty at all).

          


i love the aged and vintage effects of the old pages
but 
i don't want to hide them in a box in the basement,
-- just because --
they don't match the style of the house or 
-- just because --
they're ugly-looking. 



i covered the old albums with kraft wrapping paper
(the one i used here is thicker and heavier than the regular kraft paper,
the past owner of our house left this huge roll when we moved in, yay!)

i used chalkboard paint and chalkboard marker for the labels.


next time you need another album, 
no need to stress on the color or design.

and like the old days, bring them out in the living room
for everyone to enjoy.


13 February 2013

#42 xoxo ♥


candies, chocolates, cakes, roses and cards 
dinner dates, hugs and kisses
and above all ...
LOVE

#41 reflections


reflection based on matthew 6:11-6, 16-18

something to reflect on-
❛when you fast, don't look gloomy❜
but let it not be just for today ... but everyday.

04 February 2013

#40 simple and easy monday ✂

simple coaster


«shelf liner as coaster»

☑ it comes in different design
☑ it's inexpensive
☑ it has non-skid backing
☑ make as many as you want
in different sizes and shape

using cuttlebug and spellbinder,
or just a scalloped scissor-
i cut them to shape

so easy!



02 February 2013

#39 feb 2 is groundhog day



❛ early spring or six more weeks of winter ❜

i love groundhog day
whether punxsutawney phil or staten island chuck 
see their shadow or not

i know that from today 
spring is on it's way

{which means}

easter, tulips and daffodils 
pink, yellows and greens
brighter days and outdoor crafting

«love, love, love»


melinda


01 February 2013

#38 good deal friday $$$

look what i found on my trip to goodwill thrift store
around the corner
‹milk glass vase and bowls›
another addition to the white collection

one thing i learned, though,
they also have 50% off sale on top of the low prices

you know, for sure, i'll be back
love it.

happy weekend


melinda