Guest Designer Melissa Oseran - week 3

More Melissa goodness coming your way today!  But first, we have a few more words from Melissa to share with you:

Biggest challenge -  Thinking outside of the box---sometimes I feel like my cards are always the same and therefore a bit boring.  I want to add more “things”---but I’m not really confident doing so.
First stamp -  I can’t exactly remember my very very first, but my first A Muse stamp was the Large Shower gifts stamp---& I still use it all the time!
Can’t live without – Family & friends….oh, and my I pod. :)
Favorite product - Copics, glue pen and my Rototrim Paper Cutter.
Climate –  Fall, Fall, Fall.  60-65 degrees with either sun or no sun---I’m a total Seattle girl---the rain & grey skies don’t bug me AT ALL.  (I know, I know, people think I’m weird)
Last purchase -  Brown boots & clothes for Keaton. ;)
Passion – PAPER!!!!
Food -  Yes please.  :)  I could eat tacos everyday---but I also love pretty much everything my husband cooks!
The future – is fun to dream about….but I try and take it one day at a time. :)
Time of day – Night time….both before sleep and during.

I am totally there with Melissa on climate - Fall is my favorite time of year too!  And now, let's check out more of Melissa's adorable Mandy's World designs!     

 

Melissa's color combo on this birthday card is so fun and fresh - orange, pink, and green!  And the group of twinkle stickers adds a special touch!

 
Melissa added tiny dots to the bottom of this card to give the ocean a sand floor - very clever!  And the Mermaid is so cute with a few little crab friends!

  

I love the clean simplicity of this one.  A few scallops for the clouds and Melissa paper-pieced the balloons!  Fun and relaxing at the same time!  Then on the inside, Melissa hand-lettered the word "wheeee"!

We have one more week of Melissa's designs to share with you next week.  The last group is a little different from those we've shared so far, so you won't want to miss them!  And remember to leave a comment here for Melissa (one only please, per guest designer article) to enter your name into the drawing!  

Comments

[kahootie]

It's really kind of eerie how much we're alike. Love the Fall the best of all seasons!! Have trouble thinking outside the box too and usually stick with the philosophy that less is more. Thanks for sharing all your great creations! All are so cute!

[Bryn]

I just love the balloons and your scallop stampes clouds! It is just such an uplifting and fun card! And pink, orange and green color combos are just so fun and fresh, like a group of fresh citrus!! Thanks for sharing your cute creations!

[Susie P]

great cards again! I love Tacos too:)

[Michelle]

Your cards are just so cute. Love the scallop clouds idea. Color combos are great.. Thanks for sharing your ideas!! ;)

[Renée]

I envy you northwesterners! A cloudy, 60-65 degree day sounds heavenly! Melissa, I love your simple approach to designing cards. Less really can be more! Thanks again for sharing. I can't wait to see your next batch of cards!

[Erika M]

My daughter could eat tacos everyday as well. Neat cards!

[Christina Slaton]

Great cards. Can I hitch a ride on the balloons?

[snw]

love the orange, pink and green combo must try that sometime

[StampinCathy]

Adorable cards and love the colors and details on all of them.

[EJ]

Another set of great cards, I would love to be rising above the clouds :)

[Alanna (al_silver2)]

lovely cards, Melissa...I love fall too! I really love the clouds and the paper pieced balloons on the 3rd card!

[Ann]

Fall is my favorite too. I can do without the super hot, humid weather.

I really like that sand on the mermaid card & the crabs really make it look like the ocean.

[Jenn E.]

These are just adorable, Melissa! I especially like the Mandy w/ balloons - very cute!

[sue wisniewski]

Fall & Spring are my favorite times of year. Melissa your cards are wonderful. I really like the mermaid cards. Thank you for sharing. stamping sue

[Samantha T.]

Love the girl in the argyl sweater, so sweet!

[Suzanne]

Lovely cards - I too wish for Fall. The summer is way to hot and humid!

[Kelly Braund]

So cute with the little crabs! :)

[Debbie]

I just love the creativeness of the girl in the clouds. Simple and sweet, thank you for the inspiration!!

[Quasar C.]

Great cards. Thanks for your sharing!

[Nancy in OR]

I'm with too Melissa, I love the Fall season! I really like the colors you used on the birthday design! You make me want each & every one of these stamps!! Sensational designs! TFS! :)

[PennyH]

These are all adorable cards!! I finally ordered some Mandy's World stamps. I can't wait to get them! :)

[robyn]

love the paper-pieced balloons! also like the color combo for the birthday card.

[Rachael]

I really love the birthdays are the best card, but the design of the balloon girl floating up above the clouds is so adorable! I can't wait to pick up my own set of stamps today! :) Your cards are always so simple and cute! Just what I love.

[Denise T.]

I love the paper piecing on balloon girl, and what a great idea with the clouds! Thanks so much for sharing these great ideas with us! :)

[Jo Ann Fannon]

I feel the same way about my cards always looking the same, but Melissa, I think yours are awesome!

[Teresa]

I love the way you stamped balloons onto Kitchen card stock then cut them out - it sure adds dimension to the image. What are you talking about? you are thinging OUTSIDE of the box!

[Opus36 ( Lisa )]

My fav is the Mandy Mermaid! Very simple yet elegant. I loved the little crabs!

[Dana Klinkner]

I love Fall too! It's my favorite time of the year. Thanks for sharing these cute card designs. I especially love the birthday girl card - so cute!

[Suzie P.]

Birthday card looks like a package to be opened! Cute!!

[Robyn]

I love how the mermaid looks like she's floating in the water!

[Nancy]

I just love all the extra little details you use on your card designs...definitely out of the box thinking.

[Tasha]

Your cards are too cute. I love the new Mandy's World. Thanks for sharing. Oh ya, I love fall too.

[Lindsay]

Awesome once again!!!! I really am enjoying all of your work!!! Such adorable cards!!!!

[Sarah Sheridan]

As usual... love your designs Melissa! I especially love the polka dot balloons - so cute!