What do Buffaloes say when their kids go off to college?
"Bison"
So, today's Tea Party recipient, Neil, loves buffaloes as well softball and his niece, Lisa (Shoe Girl). Neil is ill and needs some inky hugs and cheer. I had intended to find a comical buffalo when I ran across this beautiful mountain silhouette in an Etsy shop and decided to change course.
For the background, I smeared Distress Texture Paste onto my cardstock panel. I left it lumpy and streaked for some textural interest. When it was dry, I ink blended DOs in stripes across the card. Printed. die cut the image and ink blended DOs (Rusty Hinge and Fossilized Amber) over the scene. Adhered to brown circle mat. Added the hemp cord with the tag for this week's challenge. The tag was computer generated using Keep Calm font. Popped the image up on foam tape. Done.
When I think of buffalo, I think of magnificent mountain scenes, like Yellowstone, or beautiful native grass plains. I hope this card brings back some fond memories for Neil of times he has seen his majestic friends. And, I intend to add that corny joke on the inside for a little cheer.
Hope you have a cheery day too. TFL
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 GMT Views: 776
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Wed, Oct 14, 2020 @ 2:54 PM
Awesome background and I love that buffalo scene. I like your little funny and bet Neil will, also.
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83740
Wed, Oct 14, 2020 @ 5:22 PM
Debbie, this is beautiful! Love the texture and that cool image! Wow. Fab colors and design. Sure to be loved!!! Hugz
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 91028
Thu, Oct 15, 2020 @ 8:42 AM
LOL! I love your joke! That is awesome and he will love it too. And the colors on your BG and that buffalo image are just fantastic! Thank you so much for helping left my uncle's spirits with this card. It truly means the world to me to have my crafty friends send him a card.
Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32131
Thu, Oct 15, 2020 @ 10:40 AM
Ha, too funny about the bison joke! That will make him laugh, I am sure. Your background is absolutely wonderful for your forest/bison scene you have created in the round!
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Mon, Oct 19, 2020 @ 2:24 PM
Oh, gorgeous buffalo card Debbie, and one I know Neil and Chris will both appreciate. I love the colors you used the wonderful image, and all your inking and distressing. Heck, you even found a way to add a tag - love it all! ~ Karen.
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Wed, Oct 21, 2020 @ 8:06 PM
Wow Debbie why haven’t I come across your cards before. I will be looking out for them from now on. This BG is so yummy. Amazing. Such a special card for Neil. He’s going to love it. TFs. Happy day
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