The Teapotter Challenge this week is to make a card with your favorite non cat/dog. I am obsessed with penguins...way back in the day, we had Opus from Berkley Breathed 'Bloom County'. I fell in love with this slightly irreverent comic strip. I also loved 'March of the Penguins'. What dedication those papa p's show nesting the egg on their feet all winter long, while the females are out in the open sea bulking up on protein and trek back to feed the hatchling.
My scene has the penguins in various stages of leisure. I've got the snorkel ready small guy, the mama all decked out in her 'kini, with the German Scrap bra top, and a sarong from the Tropical Chic dp from Stampin' Up, and the surfer dude ready to dive in the deep end. His shorts are from an old Basic Grey paper 'High Line' which is old cassettes.
And another Basic Grey paper for the surf board.
I was having a hard time deciding what to do on the sky. But in the end, I sponged on the sunset with a combination of TH distress and oxide inks. It turned out rather groovy! The marvelous Technique Junkies group of palm trees is swaying those breezes.
I will enjoy visiting the gallery and seeing what my fellow Teapotters favorite animals are.
Thanks for sticking with me....
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2019 GMT Views: 517
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 6049
Sun, Jun 02, 2019 @ 4:15 PM
I want to be in your card with those hip penguins....I'm actually the one with the hat and the German Scrap top...haha! And of course I would have some sort of pink cocktail. I love the pool and the surfer dude...OMG...totally creative and fun!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 4195
Sun, Jun 02, 2019 @ 4:35 PM
What summer fun rolled into one fabulous card from the adorable penguins, to that sunlit sky, to their summer attire, and that perfect sentiment! Summer is all about fun, and so is your card.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 2260
Sun, Jun 02, 2019 @ 5:09 PM
Susan, this is soooo awesome and soooo fun. I love your penguins, that pool, and that fab sky. GREAT CARD. Hugz
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2882
Sun, Jun 02, 2019 @ 10:12 PM
Susan, I just love your penguins enjoying the Summer sun!! This is a fabulous card - love the amazing sky! We have swum with little fairy penguins, they are so cute!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 5674
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 12:42 AM
Oh my goodness how over the top brilliant is this!!!! Susan you MUST come for a visit. 1. Eunice misses you and 2. The fairy penguins live 90 minutes from me. They are obviously not as well dressed as your penguins, but they are very cute. You are going to tickle a lucky Teapotter for sure.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 34304
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 3:15 AM
Oh, fun fun fun! I like their unexpected tropical background - penguins on holiday. My favourite is the one with the snorkel - but the scap bikini is brilliant. Gorgeous background, too.
Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Posts: 892
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 7:58 AM
Fun in the sun---great background they always say do not give up and you went on and came out with neat background and your penguins are so very cute--sweet card
Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 1818
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 9:47 AM
This is just a super scene. You've got everything, from snorkel gear and a pool to palm trees. What penguin wouldn't want to vacation there? You're right, the sunset did turn out well.
Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 507
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 3:47 PM
Susan, you always make the most clever cards and this one had me cracking up as soon as I saw it!! The whole idea of the penguins kicking back by the pool is just fabulous, as is every detail encompassing their leisure activities! So much fun!
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Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1402
Mon, Jun 03, 2019 @ 6:07 PM
Oh my gosh, this is just fantastic! I love this super cool scene you have created for your oh-so groovy penguins here. This just makes me smile as I am taking everything in. Your sunset is just gorgeous as are these wonderful palm trees and fabulous pool! Heck, I would love to be in this scene right now - with your penguins of course! You really took this challenge and ran with it! ~Karen.
