I have been delighted to see all the horse cards in the gallery. I created this card for Mothermark's teapot party. I thought I would play since everybody was making horse card for a girl that had a terrible fall. You can read about it here.....
I didn't read that a flower was required.......You see all the mustangs were in the stable with Ed. There was a terrible shortage of oats and hay, so Ed (who trots with the hots for ol'Ellie mare), gave his to Ellie. He was so hungry later on and all he could find to munch on was skunk cabbage. If you have ever eaten skunk cabbage (don't ask!), you would know it gave Ed a whopping' case of the toots! Hence the stampede at dusk. Wouldn't you know it all those horses trampled all the flowers in the field!!!
I sponged the sky with Ranger Distress Inks and stamped the horses from Inkadinkado and colred them in to create a silhouette. The pine trees are from Art impressions.
Found an old dollar store metal charm and added some rhinestones and tied it on with black twine.
Thanks so looking at my little ol card!
Get well wishes for Jessica! I will be sending this as soon as our postal strike is over...sigh...what ever happened to through sleet, rain...etc.etc.
Thanks for looking!
Date: Friday, June 17, 2011 GMT Views: 2401
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Registered: November 9, 2004 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 9413
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 @ 6:07 PM
....... I'm speechless ........ This is one spectaculare creation. Those horses are fabulous, your sponged sunset is beyond vibrant, every element is perfectly placed, and it's good to know why these beauties are in such a hurry - I would be too if I had to be near Ed after all he'd eaton LOL LOL!!!
Registered: February 12, 2007 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 13642
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 @ 6:29 PM
this is absolutely gorgeous!!! I am sure Jess will frame this when she gets it!!! Love your night scene. I saw a herd of wild horses running free and it was such a beautiful site. This card brought back great memories of that moment. Definitely a Wow card!!! Thank you so much for making this for my niece, Jess. The family truly appreciates all the prayers, cards and well wishes. Sending a big hug from the family!!!
hugs,
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Registered: March 7, 2004 Location: on location with SCS in Central California Posts: 34468
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 12:43 AM
Oh my goodness!! This is absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic card for the challenge this week and thanks for joining us. I hope to see more of your challenge cards.
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Registered: April 4, 2006 Location: Boxertown USA, IL Posts: 67333
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 6:48 AM
Wow, this is a beautiful sunset. You wortk well with sponges. I think this is the most beautiful sunset I have seen on a card. Welcome, to the tea potters challenges.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 8:49 AM
Oh Ellen, can't wait till that postal strike is over and my DD gets this beauty. I bet it looks even better IRL! Such a wow card. Thank you for taking the time to put together such a beauty for Jessica. Love it! TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 2:01 PM
Oh my gosh this is stunning. I love how your created your background-it looks extraordinary. What a beautiful card. There are no rules for the tea party. At least you brought a horse-I in turn brought a zebra....lol
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Sat, Jun 18, 2011 @ 2:09 PM
Ellen, Oh my goodness is this ever stunning!! Just so gorgeous!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??