I have been a away for a few days so I had to be a bit quicker than I would have liked on this card for Heidi. I hope all of our cards bring some sunshine and smiles.
Fran has given us a great story about Mardi Gras in the Big Easy. Thankfully Fran sent me a message explaining the "Big Easy". We have the Big Banana here in Australia (very self explanitory) but I could not for the life of me think what a Big Easy would be.
Sydney is famous for our annual Mardi Gras, with lots of colourful floats. The participants are generally men who wear drop-dead gorgeous frocks and basically make Lady Gaga look normal. I was starting to worry about this weeks challenge.
I learn so much being a Teapotter. I had to google many things this week. I have learnt that Crawfish are what we call crayfish, Gumbo is something you eat (I was sure it was something you put on your feet). A beignet is made by deep frying choux pastry. In my internet search I came across a recipe for Crawfish Beignets!!! Catfish were on the challenge list, wow they have a face that only a mother could love!!
After all my research I decided to do a float for the Mardi Gras parade. I don't know what this little creature is, I'm guessing a mouse, but I have been so wrong about many things today. I have coloured him in the New Orleans mardi gras colours of purple, green and gold (symolising Justice, Faith and Power).
I added feathers to this center fold card to give it some festive cheer. In real life the colours are rich and vibrant and shimmery. I mainly used Zig Wink of Stella brushes - they don't photograph well at all.
There was only a small mishap making this. I glued little googly eyes on with dimensional magic. It all squished out the sides and made the little fella look like he was crying - not to mention his nose. So I removed the little eyes and replaced them with large googly eyes, and added some glitter to his nose.
Thank you for looking and have a great week everyone.
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2013 GMT Views: 1520
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Sat, Nov 09, 2013 @ 6:28 PM
Susie, you couldn't have gotten closer to the spirit of Mardi Gras if you had tried. Your little mouse looks just prefect in his festive colors and feathers. I can only speak for myself but your descriptions are as delightful as your cards. Thank you for keeping us smiling and for the time and love you give each and every one of your wonderful creations.