This weeks Teaparty is for my wonderful Dirty Dozen sister, Cheryl, aka CherylQuilts. I have to frequently remind myself that I have never met Cheryl or her terrific husband Walt, in real life. This is NOT Cheryl or Walt (Cheryl wouldn't be seen dead in biker boots at this time of the year), but it is a picture of what true love looks like and that is how Cheryl always talks of her hubby.
I tried to channel Cheryl's classic, elegant style and exquisite colouring, you should see my desk...it was never going to work, hence plan B was put into action.
Here we have Henry and his gorgeous bride of 40 years, Henrietta. They recently watched Sound of Music, this is where Henrietta got the idea to cut up an old quilt and a faded tablecloth to whip up their new clothes!!
I can't tell you how long it took to paperpiece/quilt/patchwork Henrietta's skirt (I could have made a real live quilt in half the time LOL). Henry's overalls were cut from my stash when I once tried faux fabric. His gumboots were also a stash off cut.
The background (and Henrietta's skirt) were all created with the Smack & Squirt technique - smack distress ink pad onto aluminium foil, squirt on a lot of water and using a foam blending tool, scrub the inky water onto cardstock. Keep applying different shades of distress inks until you have the desired effect. I used a TH brick wall stencil over the background. I used Timmy's Distress Paint over the top of the plastic stencil....ooops I think I was a bit rough, the foam top now looks like a badly pecked chicken!!
Before adhering the happy couple to the card, I stamped on a little garden which was a lovely RAK floral stamp from our very own Sabrina (Cook22). Liquid pearls were added to the hanging berry tree branches and a few flowers. A doodled border and a little bit of grey shadow completed this card.
Handy hints:
When making hats, clothes, boots, legs etc, I always draw them on acetate and try them out against the body/head. Once they look right, cut out the acetate template and trace around the shape onto cardstock or scraps.
The crazy birds were stamped in MISTI, I leave the rubber stamp in place while colouring the birds, then I put them back into MISTI for a refresh stamping. Fussy cut after you are happy with final stamping.
Thank you for looking. I hope Henrietta and Henry have a safe trip to Florida.
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 GMT Views: 4854
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Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Wed, Mar 02, 2016 @ 8:19 AM
I'm at a loss for words. You're really a master artist with your drawing and mixed media ingredients. Cheryl will love this, Susie. It's just as striking as it is fun. Walt will probably love it just as much. They make a beautiful couple.
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Registered: March 29, 2011 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 32470
Wed, Mar 02, 2016 @ 8:42 AM
Susie, I think you've outdone yourself on this one. Henry and Henrietta have such fabulous outfits, love the hat and stole on her and of course the patchwork is fantastic. Your draw the best legs for these birds-love the knobby knees ; ) Your garden scene is a piece of art by itself. Cheryl will treasure this love in a card! Hugs to you
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121735
Wed, Mar 02, 2016 @ 12:23 PM
oh my gosh Susie, this is so perfect, I love how the expressions on their faces at this perspective do show the love... and that skirt.
OH MY GOSH WOW!
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Wed, Mar 02, 2016 @ 5:22 PM
Oh, Susie, every detail is so perfect, and the creative genius speaks for itself! This is another always amazing Susie creation! I would love to be a fly on the wall when Cheryl opens this - she's going to be delighted!
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Wed, Mar 02, 2016 @ 8:06 PM
Oh saweet...another piece of Susie artwork. So fun and colorful and so creative. Yep sis yous done it again. You always make me smile. Love that little skirt, the colors so neat together....faithfully piece by piece...well done...one stylin' couple, standing in a flowery oasis...Cheryl will love this as well....TFS...HUGS...:0)
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