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Melissa Deakin
I am a stay-at-home-momma with a passion for crafts.
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congratulations!
the book looks amazing.
i hope it is released in the USA!
enjoy this wonderful accomplishment.
hop skip jump: 20 Eco-Friendly Toys to Sew
Last Wednesday afternoon, just as I was walking out the door to do the school pick-up, there it was on the front porch - a parcel containing advance copies of my book. Gulp. I should tell you that the opportunity to write this book (a dream job for me, if ever there was one) came at a pretty...
thinking of you, k!
sending hugs your way.
xoxo
be back soon
oh wow...gorgeous!
not only is amanda an amazing photographer, but an incredible crafter as well.
i need one of these hats because i am on the verge of several newborns being born and i know that this hat would be just perfect for photographing them.
Weekend Giveaway: Newborn Cable Knit Bonnet from Little Labyrinth!
One lucky Printlife reader will win a Cocoa and Brown,Newborn knit Bonnet! Little Labyrinth offers one of a kind knits Bonnets, designed specifically for newborns with photographers in mind. These adorable comtemporary handcrafted knits are the the perfect solution to adding that extr...
oh this looks fantastic!
i am in the process of getting senior rep cards, so if all goes well and i have more senior photo shoots, i know this guide would be a wonderful asset.
Weekend Giveaway: Senior Posing Guide from Natalie Bacon's Senior Solutions!
One Lucky Printlife reader will win a Senior Posing Guide from NB Senior Solutions!! Natalie Bacon is the extremely talented designer behind Senior Solutions and she has a huge passion for photography! She has created an amazing Posing Guide that demon...
ahhh...thanks for the love.
you made my day with your sweet words.
those photos of the things your sweet kiddos do are priceless.
love the toes shot and the armless dice rolling!
sweet valentines + new ways to play
now I have to admit, it's always been on my mind to go far a beyond and use my craft skills to spruce up stuff for the kids class. It may be for birthday invites or Christmas cards. Melissa Deakin made these darling valentines featuring her two boys How flippin' adorable! And how I so wish...
no way.
oh my goodness...they are the cutest ever!
oh, karla i just want to squeeze them!
lately
This was one of the last pictures I took of Chris with hair. It was a hard decision to finally say 'yes' to the clippers. His hair is so gorgeous but it had to go ^_^ He did so well I got him an extra chocolatey chocolate cookie! .... ...yes, you did good ^_^ Meanwhile... Kasyon's ha...
oh gosh, karla.
swoon.
this looks incredible!
i don't know how you do it each and every time!
you rock!
i hope all is well.
a little peek
It's been a while... Come back Wednesday for a question and a chance to win this kit!
this looks fantastic!
thanks for the opportunity to win!
Weekend Giveaway: Newborn Posing Video from Shutterbox Designs!
One lucky Printlife reader will win a Newborn Posing Video from Shutterbox Designs!! A $75.00 Value! Need help posing those precious newborns? Look no further, ShutterBox Designs has devleoped an amazing video for all your newborn posing needs.The Shutterbox Posing Video demonstrates o...
LOL!
that photo is priceless...a treasure always.
and that face, i could just squeeze those cheeks!
Kayson got...
stuck. { .... } -out
oh my goodness, karla...they are just too cute.
i could just squeeze those cheeks.
love these images.
of course, the calendar looks fantastic!
the boys, a chance and shadows...again???
A day at the track. DerRick had to go running and we decided to come along. I took so many pictures it's insane! But I like these perfectly imperfect ones the most. I guess i love chubby feet and ankles ^_^ On a scrappy note, I have a little video tip for you just in case you're bord...
oh karla,
this new kit looks amazing.
i don't know how you do it each and every time, but you always knock it out of the park!
i know i will be buying this one...the colors are my favorites!
i hope you are well!
xoxo
sneak peek
This coming Thursday I will be releasing my new kit Crush. Come back on Wednesday for a question and a chance to win this new kit! Also, The Digichick is having a 'Back to School' sale! All kits in the shop are 35% off thru Septempber 5th! YAY! See you soon!, -Karla
this kit looks amazing.
it is exactly what i need right now.
like most creative people, i adore the photography/shooting/editing aspect of my job, but i am not skilled in best business practices. this kit would be perfect for me.
thanks so much for the opportunity to win!
Weekend Giveaway: Get It Together Kit from Millie Holloman Photography!
One lucky Printlife reader will win a "Get it Together Kit!" The "Get it Together Kit" is an amazing tool for photographers to utilize to get their business off to a successful start. With the help from Millie Holloman Photography and her innovative visual style, bre...
thanks so much for sharing this.
i'd love to do this for my blog as well.
i'll be adding it to my to-do-list.
your wedding photos look amazing!
i am so happy for you!
how to : sidebar photo buttons.
I recently added buttons to the right sidebar that denote blog categories. I am in the process of going through 4.5 years of archives to get everything sorted. Hopefully this will make searching for past projects easier! I got an email about how I made the photo buttons and this quick tutori...
he is just so adorable, suann!
i love the photo where he is holding onto your leg.
it really does go by so quickly!
pre-school graduation
Our little Ike graduated from pre-school a couple of weeks ago + we were very lucky to have our good friend Kate capture a few moments from the special evening ... It was so much fun (and sad -- I can't believe how fast he's growing up!) ... and how great is the last photo?
i love Luxecetera.
all of their products are amazing.
i love the 'Seriously Simple Marketing' template set, but it is very difficult to choose just one thing.
Weekend Giveaway: Templates from Luxecetera!
Two lucky Printlife readers will win a Business and Marketing template set! A $260.00 value!! Luxecetera is a niche branding and design firm headed up by designers Ashley Jankowski, Eva Talley and Lisa Reichman. Together, these three women create a balanced and efficient design tea...
these are fantastic!
i love them all.
new posters.
many more colors : in the shop.
me again.
i just realized now that the quote you made into the poster is linked to my thursday's thought a few weeks back.
so cool.
i love how the typography treatment gives it a totally different look.
hope you are well!
home tour : the living room.
This is where we live. I talked originally about making this room black and white themed. But then the lamp I wanted sold out. And the rug I loved was too small. And slowly, the room became yellow. (Which means I can cross off number 16.) The furniture is the same as what we had in Maryland. ...
hi elise.
this is gorgeous.
love the frames above the couch.
sorry i've been mia as of late.
i hope all is well.
love your sewing...the pillows are darling!
home tour : the living room.
This is where we live. I talked originally about making this room black and white themed. But then the lamp I wanted sold out. And the rug I loved was too small. And slowly, the room became yellow. (Which means I can cross off number 16.) The furniture is the same as what we had in Maryland. ...
Hi Anthea!
I am so happy you saw this post...been wanting to send you a link all day, but life has been crazy here.
I just adore Spoonful and wish you much continued success!
Warmest wishes,
melissa
Thinking about happiness...
I love finding treasures on the internet and last week I did just that. I purchased the first two issues of the wonderful magazine, Spoonful. This little magazine out of Australia is delightful. I love supporting creative people who take the initiative to pursue their dream. With magazines fol...
These bags are gorgeous.
I have a boring 'run of the mill' camera bag, but this bag is so stylish and would be such a delight to use on my shoots.
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
Weekend Giveaway: Jo Totes Camera Bag!
One Printlife reader will be the lucky winner of a Camera Bag from The Jo Totes Collection! Camera bags from Jo Totes Collection are both stylish and functional! These bags allow lady photographers to take along both their camera and purse items in safety and style. The Jo Tote ...
these look amazing!
wow.
i would love the opportunity to win one of the stand out storyboards.
i have the opportunity to decorate a pediatric dentist office as a way to showcase my work and get my name out...this would be a perfect piece to mount in the office.
Weekend Giveaway: Standout Mount with Storyboard Templates!
Want a fun and unique way to show off your prints? Try a Color Inc exclusive Storyboard Template on a Stand Out Mount! Stand Out Mounts Standout Mounting consists of a lightweight backing that adds a thick plastic edged back to your unframed images. These boards come equipped with ...
five!!!????
how can it be?
time really does fly.
amazing.
happy birthday, beautiful girls.
love the sneak peek, miss k!
b-day girls + peek
happybirthday! Yesterday my girls turned 5 They got to build a 'pony' at the Build a Bear Workshop! There was no question on which animal they wanted. They both made a b-line towards the white and gold ponies!!! ^_^ and of course there was Ihop again! So yeah, I've been submerged in fam...
oh leslie,
i am so very sorry for your loss. please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
thinking of you.
xoxo
My Dad
Hello Friends, I have been absent because I am heartbroken. My loving and devoted Dad passed away suddenly a week and a half ago. He was the center of our family. The initial shock has slowly worn off and I am now grappling with the fact that one of my best friends will no longer be here. ...
you are brilliant.
love seeing how you work.
(i hope you are well. i am finally back to the world of the internet...got a new iMac after my old PC died...glad to see what you've been up to...amazing as always!)
a bit about hybrid, freebie + a peek
When it comes to hybrid scrapbooking there are different way to approach it. Kind of like scrapbooking in general. Everyone has their own style ^_^ I wanted to talk to you briefly about how I go about it and hopefully you can get another perspective or learn something a new! Today I ha...
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