August Sunshine

It got a bit steamy here in northwestern Wisconsin over the weekend.  Not something that is uncommon for this time of year - except this year! We certainly have had strange weather this summer.  I am not complaining at all!! it has been cooler than normal and blissfully dry! I will take winter snow and cold over the summer humidity any day! : )

My card was inspired by a little pad of paper I purchased.  It is the kind with a magnet on the back so you can attach it to your refrigerator.  I dolled it up with some stamping and string.  I followed the Chevron print on the paper pad and similar colors for my card.  I began by "washing" a piece of solid white cs with color using Pebbles Chalk.  Next I layered my Chevron Cover Plate over the top and finished it off with the sentiment that I popped up with foam squares.  I kept the same theme of string on both the paper pad and card. And found this gem stone in my stash that is close to the color of a Peridot - the August birth stone. : )

Sometimes while out enjoying the blogs of fellow papercrafters I've read that some say their husband are supportive of their paper crafting hobby. That is a wonderful thing to share but I wonder how many gals could say they have gotten their husband to be a human easel for them : ) heehee.  I really wanted to get a good picture of the paper pad but couldn't think of anything to prop it up with.  I tried holding it myself but with only one hand I was unable to adjust my camera settings.   

Here is a better picture of my little altered paper pad and the wrist of the most handsome, sweet, funny, kind and good - human easel a girl could ever hope for! : )

Have a great Monday friends : )

Patti

Supplies:
White cs from PTI
Chevron Cover Plate by PTI
Birthday Classics: August Stamp Set
String and gem from my stash : )
80 sheet "List Pad" purchased from Wal-Mart