Well, Gladys the Flamboyant Flamingo always makes me smile and I hope it does the same for this week's Tea Party Guest, Joyce. Joyce's husband recently passed away unexpectedly and we are sending her some Teapotter cheer with chirpy fun birds.
I wanted to dress Gladys up a bit so I stamped some flowers and leaves on her body then colored the paper in with a pink Copic marker. I applied CP pink ink direct to paper for the feathers and some facial features. Unfortunately, I think that pink as a bit too dark. I don't know if she has pink sunglasses or black eyes...LOL. I didn't know how it would look til it was done and I just don't have time to redo this. So funny looking Gladys is headed to Joyce and I hope the eyes just add to the cooky look.
I made two cards because our fellow Teapotter, Mac4551 has also sent out a request on the Cards for a Cause thread for her friend Joyce. Joyce has been in a nursing home since her stroke last year and recently had to be isolated due to flu. The isolation has caused her to feel down and lonely so Mac is asking for some cards to help cheer her friend to recovery. You might remember Joyce because we threw a Tea Party for her last November. If you'd like to join me in sending her a card as well, here's Mac's post with the info: card request for a friend by mac4551 at Splitcoaststampers
I hope the cards flying Joyce's way will bring her some cheer and a bit of sunshine in what must be a dark time. I hope you all have some sunlight in your life today too. TFL
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 GMT Views: 1073
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Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13110
Fri, Jun 17, 2022 @ 1:55 PM
Debbie, how could anything be sweeter than Gladys all dressed up with floral designs on her feathers?! You've made a bright and fun card to delight Joyce. The embossed panel, Nuvo drops and those gorgeous flowers pull this together in a wonderful way! Thank you for spreading the word about Mac's friend .... I've sent her a card and hope she will get a flood of them.
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Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32114
Fri, Jun 17, 2022 @ 3:59 PM
I think Gladys's eyes look great! Good on you to provide the link to another Joyce who needs some cheer. I can't duplicate mine but can send another asap. Now ahem, back to your Gladys, lol. Love the ef and all those fun nuvo drops. Love, love that envelope full of beautiful flowers!
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Sat, Jun 18, 2022 @ 7:49 AM
What a fun flamingo! I love the diagonal trail of dots, really draws the eye to the focal image. Great combination of pinks, greens and yellows, for a summer/tropical vibe. Very cute card!
Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Wed, Jun 22, 2022 @ 11:18 AM
immediately landed in my FAV folder, Debbie! What perfect execution of the prompts, I love Gladys...you've created such character for her with the colors, those wild shades and the subtle patterns. Great two fer, blessing two ladies and SCS as well.
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