Thoughts of a Grasshopper

Last week I took a break from working on the 2017 - 2018 programs for our DAR meetings and started working on this "bench pillow" by Kimberbell Designs.  I was motivated by July coming soon and I wanted this displayed before the holiday.  I waffled on keeping it as a pillow cover but still hanging it on the wall but for some reason I just can't bring myself to think of using it as a bench pillow.  I think it will take up the seat and people won't sit there or my family will use it and it will end up dirty and perhaps oily if they sleep on it.  I know, I know, it is washable but it is hard to get out oil stains from skin/hair on lighter fabrics. I called my husband at work Monday afternoon and suggested he may want to come home.  Probably should have started that differently as his mind probably thought something was wrong with his mother.  I quickly told him the wall hanging was done, I just needed to buy the curtain rod and I knew he would be anxious ...

 I copied this card from Kim Williams of kjoyink as well.  Super cute!  What is different about this card is that the greeting peeks through the gap on the front of the card.  I couldn't get a decent picture without my fingers holding down the flaps. haha  I love that the inside of the card is as fun as the outside.  The sundae on top is perfect right down to the shiny silver spoon! The Pool Party base was cut to 7-3/4 x 5-1/2" and then scored at 1-3/4" and 6".  The white strip on each flap was cut to 1-1/2" x 5-1/4" and the DP was cut to 1-1/4" x 5".  On her card, she used the stitched framelits.  I don't have those so I made do with what I did have to recreate her card.  The stitched framelits may have to go on a wish list for me as I've had to improvise several times in the past few weeks. Stamps: Cool Treats CS:  Pool Party, WW, Watermelon Wonder, Peekaboo Peach, Chocolate Chip, Silver, Pear Pizzazz (stem), Tasty Treat...

I copied this sweet card from Kim Williams.  I love the "sprinkles" on top of the cone! Stamps: Cool Treats CS: WW, Pool Party, Peakaboo Peach, Watermelon Wonder, Crumb Cake, Tasty Treats DP Ink: Chocolate Chip Misc.: Frozen Treats framelits, Sprinkles embellishments

Stamps:  Cool Treats Framelit:  Frozen Treats CS:  WW, Pear Pizzazz, Watermelon Wonder Ink:  Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip Misc.:  Dimensionals

I came across this card on Pinterest from Libby Stamps.  Love the cones and the splatters. Stamps:  Cool Treats, Swirly Bird CS: VV, Peekaboo Peach, Crumb Cake Ink: Crumb Cake, Peekaboo Peach, Dapper Denim Misc.: Frozen Treats Framelits

Stamps: Daisy Delight CS:  Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, WW Ink: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight Misc.: Silver thread, rhinestones, crochet trim, colored pencils, piercing tool, Dimensionals

Stamps:  Daisy Delight, Hardwood CS: WW, Old Olive Ink:  Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Pacific Point Misc.: Daisy Punch, Natural Chevron Ribbon

Stamps:  Daisy Delight, Tin of Cards CS:  WW Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, VersaMark Misc.: Gold EP, Dimensionals