This is my card for the MMTPT316 challenge All Hail the Queen, Long Live the Queen". It's a garden tea party this week and I thought this image would be perfect.
Now, if my name was Sallie, I could truthfully say I watercolored this beautiful scene. Sadly, I must confess that this is part of bridal shower invitation that was sent several years ago. The hardest thing about making this card was deciding which part of the image to use!
What you see is what you get, except for the Wink of Stella on the blooms which you got but can't see here Very simple, but it made a pretty card, and I hope it cheers Audrey as she continues her recovery.
As always, thanks for looking!
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 GMT Views: 913
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82296
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 @ 7:22 PM
Wow - I was looking quick to see what stamp you used or how you did this because it is really beautiful. How great you recycled and gave new life to the image which was definitely worth saving! Beautiful card!
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 @ 7:47 PM
Sure looks like a table set for a queen, here, Jody!! I love to hear when gals save stuff and find a wonderful way to use it, as you have with this lovely scene!! This turned out beautifully!!
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Wed, Aug 20, 2014 @ 8:12 PM
Jody this is such a beautiful watercolored image! I would have used it too! I have to agree with Nancy that I immediately looked for what stamp that was. Love the border you added to this!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131485
Thu, Aug 21, 2014 @ 12:02 AM
That must have been a beautiful invitation - no wonder you kept it and had it ready to re-purpose so perfectly for a garden tea-party. The dark matting with the lace edge and touch of ribbon dress it up wonderfully.
Congratulations on your DTGD win .
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50462
Thu, Aug 21, 2014 @ 5:09 AM
A lovely table perfect for a garden tea party! Great way to recycle. I'm sure this will bring cheer to Audrey. BTW...I liked your write up...Sallie is the gold standard when it comes to watercolor
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28836
Thu, Aug 21, 2014 @ 6:34 AM
It IS a beautiful scene and I am sure it will uplift Audry! I love the lace trim you used with it!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: February 24, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 11427
Thu, Aug 21, 2014 @ 10:53 AM
I haven't been on here forever and today I thought I'd check out things. your card caught my eye, and had to read how you did it...The original creator has some awesome talent, and i love how you dressed it up....Absolutely Gorgeous!
I think I need someone to yell at me and get me back on here again...I have a room full of things, so can't use that for an excuse. My card hobby went to knitting...
Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6253
Thu, Aug 21, 2014 @ 1:41 PM
You set a great table--I will bring the tea. Turned out great even if you borrowed and is really the thought that counts and the effort to make a card.
Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Sat, Aug 23, 2014 @ 8:59 PM
The water coloring is gorgeous no matter WHO did it! I love this wonderful re-purposed image, makes me want to take a seat and have a cuppa... Perfect framing and edge punch!