Favorite Things

Happy Saturday everyone!  Despite the snow that continues to fly around and pile up here, I'm really gearing up for Spring : )  

When you walk through the stores, all you see are adorable, colorful, playful Easter & Spring products- yummy candies (you know the ones I'm talking about), home decor, clothing... it sure puts a girl in the mood for some much needed sunny days.  

So I'm dreaming, looking ahead, and pretending that, indoors anyway, it's almost springtime!  To really satisfy the mood, I bought a new candle today that is just filling the rooms of our home with the most delightful, sunny, fresh aroma.  It's Fluffy Towels from Yankee Candle, my new favorite spring scent.  If you're looking for a new one, this would be my recommendation!  

I also stumbled upon these most adorable felt cupcakes from Martha Stewart and, once I got myself over the fact that I couldn't eat them up, I decided I could at least start slapping them onto some paper crafting projects!  They're just too cute, my little Emma even snagged a few! 

Plus also (now I'm talking like Junie B. Jones.  Have you read these books? She the funniest kindergartner/first grader ever and we've been reading them non-stop lately), but anyway, so yes, I also LOVE Papertrey's 2011 Birthday Tag stamp set.  Just got it a week or so ago, and can't stop using it!  I'm gonna be so prepared the next time a birthday rolls around!  I knew these cupcakes would go so well with the images in this set.  I think I'll pair them up a few times more! 

Melissa Phillips is starting up a weekly challenge on her blog in conjunction with Leslie at a Creative Mint that's so inspiring.  A visit to Melissa's blog is so inspirational any day and Leslie's work is so beautiful, so it's a win-win!  Each challenge will be based on her brilliant photographs.  I'll definitely be playing along whenever I can because they always inspire me!  Here's a link to the challenge post and this is the picture, from Leslie at a Creative Mint, that I chose to use as my inspiration...

and here is the card that I created based on the above photo...

I've been waiting for the chance to ink up these darling buttons from PTI's Button Boutique stamp set, which I'm head over heels for too!  Anyway, they immediately popped into my mind when I saw Leslie's photo in Melissa's challenge. 


There are a few more lovely photos to choose from over on Melissa's blog.  I definitely recommend playing along if you're looking for a little creative boost.  Thanks so much to Melissa and Leslie for the inspiration!

That's all for me today... my indoor springtime is coming to an end, as two little cherubs and a dog are begging me to take them outside into the cold winter air!  Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!
~Jennifer