When you live in Texas, Summer does indeed seem to come early...we pretty much bypass Spring with a handful of comfortable days and straight into warm, warmer and HOT! {Summer Fresh} evokes the feelings of a perfect Summer: calico sundresses, catching lightening bugs in mason jars, sipping lemonade on the back porch and watching pinwheels spin on a southerly breeze. I wanted to bring some of that {Summer Fresh} feeling indoors so that I may enjoy it even when the dog-days-of-summer have settled in. I took a whimsical wooden frame and created a fun shadowbox for hanging on my kitchen hutch!
I first painted the frame a beautiful Cardinal Red. After measuring the inset of the frame, I cut the desired patterned papers to size and then machine-stitched together. Strips for the sides of the inset were cut from the Sunshine & Happiness patterned paper. I love the "keep calm" sayings, so this particular 4x6 vertical journaling card was perfect for the focal point.
Next, I wanted to add some dimension to the collage. I hand-cut the sweet air balloon and cloud motif from one of the 2x12 border strips. I then embellished with a couple of wooden buttons, layered flower and leaves. Because I cut the balloon away from the basket, I thought adding a bit of baker's twine for the ropes would be just the right touch :)
I applied the pieces to the collage with foam squares.
From the same 2x12 border strip, I hand-cut the sun and clouds and grouped them to the top left of the collage. In finishing, I made a generous bow and attached it to the top. I also included a jute hanger so that I may hang it from a hanger or knob!
Simple Stories Products:
-Summer Fresh #2414 2x12 Border Strip Elements
-Summer Fresh #2406 Sunshine & Happiness Patterned Paper
-Summer Fresh #2405 Country garden Patterned Paper
-Summer Fresh #2408 Easy Breezy Patterned Paper
-Summer Fresh #2412 4x6 Vertical Journaling Card Elements
I also created this {Summer Fresh} Card in conjunction with the brand new {Summer Fresh} stamps by Unity Stamp Company!
What a fun time I had making this card! I used a scrap of burlap from my stash to dress up the jar stamp from Unity. I then embellished with {Summer Fresh} cardstock stickers, a sunny yellow button, felt flowers and jute.
Simple Stories Products:
-Summer Fresh 6x6 Paper Pad
-Summer Fresh #2419 Sky Blue Daisy/Notebook Patterned Paper
-Summer Fresh #2406 Sunshine & Happiness Patterned Paper
That's all I have for you today...hope you've enjoyed the projects!
I love all the detail on these projects! My favorites so far using Summer Fresh!
Posted by: Guiseppa Gubler | May 16, 2012 at 06:24 AM
Such incredibly CUTE projects....so fun & summery!!
Posted by: -amy- | May 16, 2012 at 07:00 AM
wow- these projects are fabulous!!
=)Tiffany
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Posted by: Tiffany | May 16, 2012 at 07:07 AM
Wow! Your projects are amazing! I just love that frame and your card is fabulous!
Posted by: Corri Garza | May 16, 2012 at 07:08 AM
Super cute projects! The simple stories paper in that red swirly
Frame looks amazing, and who couldn't love the darling card! Thanks for sharing such inspiring creations! :)
Posted by: Amy baldwin | May 16, 2012 at 07:09 AM
Shellye, these are Summer Fresh wonderful!! I just love what you have done here. AMAZING!!!!
Posted by: angie blom | May 16, 2012 at 07:12 AM
Fabulous work, Shellye! I love this line of papers and Unity stamps!
Posted by: Thienly | May 16, 2012 at 07:13 AM
So cute ! i love your projects !
Kali
Posted by: kali | May 16, 2012 at 07:19 AM
love, love, love these! amazing!
Posted by: Cathy H | May 16, 2012 at 07:30 AM
These are fantastic! Wow!
Posted by: Deanna Misner | May 16, 2012 at 07:57 AM
Love these projects!!! So cute!!!
Posted by: Jodie R | May 16, 2012 at 08:04 AM
OH MY! I LOOOOOOOOOOVE these!!!! So pretty and genuine! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Nicole Doiron | May 16, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Okay, those are simply adorable projects Shellye!
Posted by: Sherri | May 16, 2012 at 08:08 AM
Very fresh and fun! TFS!
Posted by: Ruth G | May 16, 2012 at 08:13 AM
LOVE THESE projects...thanks for the inspiration Shellye!!! :)
Posted by: eryn hagen | May 16, 2012 at 08:26 AM
You did amazing with this, Shellye! Just love every single thing...so fun, summery, and beautiful! Love them both!
Posted by: Patricia Roebuck | May 16, 2012 at 08:50 AM
Thank you all for the SWEET comments...they've made my day :)
Posted by: Shellye McDaniel | May 16, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Go Shellye.....I love the fresh cuteness of these!!!
Barb
Posted by: Barb Gray | May 16, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Oh, Shellye! These are adorable! I love the jar & burlap on the card & the wall hanging is so great! Love all of the little details! :)
Posted by: Sarah A. | May 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM
Gorgeous projects Shellye! I love both your card and altered frame. I can't wait to get a hold of this collection. :)
Posted by: Kate Vickers | May 16, 2012 at 11:24 AM
sweet LOVE! this stuff rocks....in love with this line!
Posted by: Lisa Henke | May 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM
So sweet and cute and PERFECT for summer!
Posted by: Monika Wright | May 16, 2012 at 02:24 PM
Gorgeous projects Shellye! You're amazing!!
Posted by: Karen M | May 16, 2012 at 02:40 PM
These are amazing projects, Shellye!! Wow. =)
Posted by: Cassie | May 16, 2012 at 02:42 PM
I love the boldness of the red frame and all the adorable papers and embellies. Darling project!
Posted by: Izzy Anderson | May 16, 2012 at 06:05 PM