Someone forgot to pony up the dough for our air travel to da MuddermarkÂ’s (thatÂ’s Mothermark to most of you) weekly tea party, so weÂ’ve been grounded in the good olÂ’ USA this week. IÂ’d like to thank Sabrina (Cook22), once again, for the grand time we had in Dublin last week. She is such a gracious hostess and really knew how to handle some of the rowdy ones in our group (I wonÂ’t mention names).
KrisChir sent da Muddermark a picture of this absolutely adorable teapot she owns for our inspiration teapot this week. IsnÂ’t it really cute?
I masked this kitty image and stamped it five times and colored them with Copic markers. The blue kitty in the middle is the head chef, so he gets the honor of wearing this cool chefÂ’s hat from H&M StampÂ’s ItÂ’s Picnic Time! Stamp set (the sentiment is also from the same set). YouÂ’ll note that the head chef also gets to wear a solid red bandana while the cat-erers-in-training are wearing their trainee scarves of gingham.
I used the sketch design from Midnight Madness. My color choices from the inspiration teapot also fit pretty good with a color challenge given to my Doubledog Dare group by sleepyinseattle (aka Joanne) to make a summer-themed card with summer colors! WhatÂ’s hotter than summer sun and real red with a bit of blue tossed in to cool us off a bit from all the hot, hot, hot colors?
Edit: Sadly, IÂ’ve learned that da Muddermark was not pleased with my cool CAT-ering staffsÂ’ menu choice to barbecue fillet of mousie. Seems sheÂ’s whimped out on us and has changed this shindig to a potluck. IÂ’ll bring soupe du jour (heh-heh-heh-----itÂ’ll taste like chickenÂ….trust me!)
I hope youÂ’ll have a chance to join us at the tea party today! That's Mothermark's blog link above to check out the details! We always have a lot of fun!
Stamps: Meow, Meow; Polkadot bg; ItÂ’s Picnic Time! (H&M Stamps)
Cardstock: Real Red, Summer, Sun, White, Black
Ink: Tuxedo Memento Black, Ballet Blue
Accessories: tag corner punch, black gingham ribbon, black and white eyelets, ¾” circle punch, scallop border punch, Copic markers
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 GMT Views: 815
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 @ 1:47 PM
Coookeeeedddd mouse...EEEEEck. I don't know if I am adventurous enough for that delight. Just once I would love to have a party and have it catered. What fun to just sit back and enjoy. This is adorable. I love the colors you chose. The sketch works really well for this image.. Great job Charlene..
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Registered: February 24, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 11427
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 @ 2:40 PM
I really can't blame Cindy for not liking the barbecue filet of mouse..the soupe du jour sounds better, but that depends on what's in there...I think I'll stick to my american apple pie
I love your card!..darling!!..all your cats look so cute!..and love the ribbon treatment!...cute, cute, cute!!
Registered: June 18, 2007 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Posts: 4857
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:17 PM
I love all your kitties, Charlene!! You did such a great job masking them all!! I love that you added the chef hat to one!
Hmmm.... soup?? I think I just may pass. hee hee. Have you ever done that at potluck??? where none of the food looks good, so you go right to dessert?? My 13 year old does that ALOT!! LOL
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83750
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:35 PM
Purr-fect card for the tea party! Your coloring and color choices are wonderful. Glad we are skipping the fillet of mouse! You know, you can never be really sure what you are eating at pot-lucks.....
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Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Tue, Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:59 PM
What a vividly bright and gorgeous card! I'll bet your kitties know that song. "Love those little mousies, Mousies are what I eat, I bite they little heads off and nibble on their tiny feet."
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Tue, Jul 14, 2009 @ 5:36 PM
uh oh....I guess I am late for the party again......time just flies.....feels like Tuesday was just yesterday....lol....(am I aging myself or what????)
this card is an eye'catcher' for anyone whether four legged or two legged....the bold, dramatic colors, the wonderful coloring......wowza, my dear
Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Wed, Jul 15, 2009 @ 4:46 AM
Charlene - this card is pur-r-r-fect for this TeaParty!! Love those masked cats, I had to look twice!! Love your colours and your story...you have created a Masterpiece!! Thanks for sharing - and inspiring!!! God bless you!
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