This weeks Teaparty is honouring 8 year old Tyler from Milwaukee. Tyler recently underwent heart surgery for a leaky valve. I hope all of our cards bring lots of smiles to Tyler and his family.
We had a terrific story this week from Marie, all about Rick Rana and his pet frog. To bring you up to speed, Ricky is in hospital, his parents were supposed to be looking after his frog (Freddy), Freddy escaped and all 42,000 Teapoters have been called upon to find him. I have organised a few of Rick Rana's friends to help too.
Ricky's best made Ben and Ben's identical twin brother Bert are out searching for Freddy. They hope to get a bit of fishing in after they locate wee Freddy, hence they have taken their fishing rods. It's not easy riding a bike and carrying fishing rods, they had a nasty fall last time they attempted this (you can still see their scars). Ben and Bert are identical in everyway except their height. Ben is somewhat taller. Their little sister Bonnie is also looking for Freddy the frog. If you look carefully amoungst the reeds you just might see some frog eyes (never mind that you can't see their bodies).
Now about the card. It is a stair step card (bet that shocked you). Ben, Bert and little Bonnie were all Sassy Cheryl Digi stamps in a former life. Originally I was going to make a smaller card with little Bert and Bonnie, but nothing seemed to work so I redid the sizing and created Big Ben.
I tried to create a pond, with the boys dangling their legs in the water, sadly I am not that artistic and nothing worked. I then had the brain wave to sit them on a pushbike (courtesy of lovely Peggy - jasonw1). I would like to point out that I did NOT cut the boys feet off - they were supposed to be in water. DH suggested I draw shoes - again I reminded him I am not Mutnik or Curt!!!
I made a bit of a pond in the background on the right hand side, on the left little Bonnie is treking through the bushes. The boys fishing line is made with gold twine. I did a looydy loop, applied glue, held it in place for 5 minutes while I contemplated my navel, and finally the loop had stuck in place.
Everything is paper pieced and coloured with Copics. Liquid pearls were used on the fishing rods.
Thank you for looking and have a great week everyone.
Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 GMT Views: 4741
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Registered: March 7, 2009 Location: Where the corn is knee high by the 4th of July Posts: 17498
Thu, Sep 19, 2013 @ 1:52 AM
What a wonderful Ben and Bert card! It is so cute and the googly-eyes peeking through the reeds is brilliant! You know I admire your talent and your kindness in making these splendid cards each week for the TPT recipients. Bless you, Susie!
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Mon, Oct 07, 2013 @ 10:40 AM
Oh My Goodness Susie! this is a work of art!
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I love that you have used so many images, I'm telling you!! a pure work of art! love every amazing detail!
p.s. I just had to pin this in my sassy board!
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Judy
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" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: August 5, 2005 Location: Erie, Pennsylvania Posts: 4702
Tue, Oct 22, 2013 @ 5:21 PM
Wow! This is amazing! I was browsing your gallery to pick a card for the QFD challenge when I realized that I would never be able to recreate any of these beauties! So I guess I will just continue to browse and enjoy your talents from afar Thank you for sharing your lovely work!