How excitingÂ…the 300th Teaparty and a wonderful story to celebrate this grand occasion by Sandy aka stampingwriter. Sandy has just informed us that dear great aunt Mabel Potter (103 year old spinster on great great great uncle TomÂ’s side of the family) has left us Teapotters a big empty room in the Potter family mansion. This humongous occasion has become even more important as our cards are going to each other!!!
Here we have Dulcie, Shirley, Betty and Wilma in their pjÂ’s laughing about their painting skills. In their efforts to brighten up the Teapotter room they literally threw paint on the wallsÂ…floorÂ…ceilingÂ…curtainsÂ….you get the drift. Smiling down at them is great aunt Mildred Potter and here twin sister Pearl.
The painting skills of Dulcie, Shirley, Betty and Wilma brought back memories of my own painting experience some 20 years ago. I was painting the ceiling when I started to fall from the ladder, I instinctively grabbed the first thingÂ…a light globe. The globe broke and half of it lodged in my armpit. I couldnÂ’t put my arm down without causing more damage (or pain) so I drove to the hospital with my arm sticking out of the window of the car. Walking through the hospital carpark and into ER was one of the most bizarre experiences I have ever had. Enough about me, back to the card.
My colouring skills still resemble that of a three year old, hence the girls and couch are paper pieced. I used acetate on the window and picture frames; there is a tree and rickety fence behind the window.
I had so much fun making this card knowing it was going to tickle another Teapotter. Thank you to Sabrina, Sheri and all the other ladies behind the scene that make this weekly challenge possible.
Edited: Fixed photo thanks to Sabrina.
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 GMT Views: 5581
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Mon, May 05, 2014 @ 1:41 AM
I RESENT that I may look ANYTHING like the women on the couch! I can tell you right now, there are plenty differences! Like, my eyes are green and I don't wear sweat bands! I'm sure there are MANY more and don't think I won't get back to you on them!!
How do I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Susie's work!!! Am I the only one who snorted aloud (at 4am...it's ok...no one heard, I think) over the pic of Susie driving with her arm out the window? I insist on knowing the surreal trip through the parking lot, at some point.
I've yet to case a "Susie card"...main reason is because I've yet to figure out how to meld skill with joy and have it actually SHOW IN THE WORK!!! You're the BOMB!!
Dang...just when I thought Homeland Security had dropped me from their radar...
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Mon, May 05, 2014 @ 6:08 AM
Oh Susie!!! You never fail to delight!!! LOVE how you fussy cut each of the gals to give them such dimension! Your coloring is fantastic too! This card is sure to have everyone who sees it, smiling from ear to ear! Love the window with the acetate and the weathered wood panneling looks fabulous too! LOVE it all!!!
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Wed, May 07, 2014 @ 5:55 AM
This delightful masterpiece is sure to have Betty's spirits soaring, Susie! I had to pin this in my AI Girlfriends board. What an awesome creation! I love every detail of this sensational card, especially the perfect pieced pjs!!!
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Thu, May 15, 2014 @ 6:03 AM
So cute and funny! Love the ladies on the couch, but especially love the added detail of the twin's portraits. The acetate window looks just like glass.
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Fri, May 16, 2014 @ 4:23 PM
OMGosh! I absolutely LOVE your card! Love how you used images from another AI stamp for the pics on the wall! How very creative of you! This card is in my FAVS!
Oh and poor you! What a terrible painting story! I'm so sorry about that! Do you still paint your house? I would hire someone for sure if this happened to me! :(
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