Sunday, August 5, 2012

Strawberries and Sundresses

So for some reason there is a lull in the storm - quite literally.  We have been pounded with thunderstorms off and on for a couple of days now.  Not the kind of weather we had in California....  One of the many reasons I LOVE living here - we have REAL weather!  FOUR seasons.  Well, I think so anyway.  Some people swear we only have three seasons - Winter, July and August.  But enough of that, where was I?  Oh yes, the lull in the storm - allowing me to write a post two days in a row.

As I mentioned yesterday, spring and early summer are usually filled with sewing projects, pictures posted (maybe) after the grand loves receive their wearable goodies for birthday gifts.  I still had one outfit to finish when we headed out for our visit, so today I combined a couple of project ideas.  I finally finished up the outfit I was working on for our grand daughter, and Sheila at She's A Sassy Lady has challenged us this week to make a shape card and "link it up".  First, here are the pictures of the Strawberry Sundress and Shorts with reversible hat:

Simplicity 5540, "Tutti Frutti" cotton blend fabric

Sundress

This side has watermelons

Strawberries and Blossoms
Shorts under the dress for active days

Pocket is gathered at the top, elastic in casing

Orange buttons to catch the eye!

Since this will be mailed to our grand love in time for the school year, a little card of greeting will be a nice accompaniment.  Sheila had a great idea to make a "shape" card.

This card uses the "Country Life" cartridge and several layers.
Layers and sentiments

Here are several of the layers

This is the Shadow layer welded to create base of card
Some of the layers cut out
Base of card cut out

The paper started moving on the mat - EEKS!

A craft knife comes in handy to fix those mis-cut or uncut bits.
Two berries

Sweet!

The finished product

One for now, one for later


These cards came together very quickly and were fun to make.  Thanks for looking.  Have a blessed week and enjoy your talents in life, whatever they may be.

4 comments:

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

This card is just adorable! I love the shape and all the layers make it so cute! Thanks for sharing and playing along at She's A Sassy Lady!

Boopster said...

Thanks for your encouragement and for taking the time to comment!

Migdalia said...

Saw your card on She's a Sassy lady and wanted to stop by and tell you how Sweet and Adorable your card is!!New Follower.
Creative M
Craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com

Boopster said...

Thanks for looking - I appreciate your positive comment.