Yabbadodo aka Faith has ended our Teapotters year with a great story about Trudy and Moody and their new yearÂ’s resolutions. Our challenge is to bring our new year resolutions to life, and have fun doing it.
In any language fun means happy dancing, so here we have Trudy doinÂ’ the happy dance. Thanks to so many SCS ladies, especially my sisters of the traveling teapotters, I have learnt the happy dance and my heart swells with happiness every Tuesday (actually it is Wednesday my time, but Teapot Wednesday just sounds silly).
My new yearÂ’s resolution is to learn to embrace Mixed Media. Here we have little Moody reading the SCS Mixed Media manual. There is a blackboard behind the double window that lists the materials required for classes that are held each Friday. The little building on the back step has a sign that says Mixed Media School. I found this card hard to photograph, it doesnÂ’t look like it but there are two sets of steps.
I glued little happy dancinÂ’ Trudy to the fence on the second step, I went and made a coffee and returned to find Trudy body-slamming the front fence!! I carefully removed her crumpled body and the fence, stuck the fence to acetate and then super-glued Trudy to the fence and acetate. Unfortunately the super-glue oozed out of the tube onto my desk. Currently my favourite scissors are firmly stuck to my craft mat. On a positive note, no Sassy Cheryl digi images or even myself, were injured in the creation of this card.
I had another new years resolutionÂ…..trim down a bit but then I had a brain wave and decided it would be easier to go up one dress size. Thinking this through, if I purchased clothes two sizes too big, it will actually look like I have lost weight. Job done!!.
I wish you all a happy and healthy new year and thank you for your kindness and friendship. Big hugs, Susie xxx
Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014 GMT Views: 3028
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131741
Thu, Jan 02, 2014 @ 4:26 AM
I've left this till last so that I can take time to read and enjoy all your details, Susie. I look at your cards and I think why didn't I get a window die yet! I love the lace curtains inside the classroom, and that wonderful weathered wood paper.
42,000 mixed media projects are going to keep you busy all this year and more! Enjoy your mixed media journey, and wishing you many other happy things for 2014.
Registered: February 22, 2012 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 43340
Thu, Jan 02, 2014 @ 10:51 AM
LOVE IT! You never cease to amaze me with all the attention you pay to the tiniest details. I enjoy your story telling so much - you kind of remind me of Erma Bombeck. I lost 34 lbs. last year. I didn't go on a weight loss diet. My blood pressure was so high, I had to cut out salt, sugar and starch. I call it the "if it tastes good, don't eat it" diet. Eleven more lbs. and I'll be doing a happy dance! Thank you for the inspiration to try step cards - I am so hooked! Have a Happy, Healthy New Year!
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Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Sat, Jan 04, 2014 @ 5:56 AM
Fabulous "rest of the story" - I love smiling this early in the morning!
Your step cards are always such a joy to behold - every tiny detail is added and they tell such wonderful stories. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Sat, Jan 04, 2014 @ 1:44 PM
oh my, Miss Susie.. this is absolutely adorable.... such a wonderful work of art.... I love your step cards... and I have one in my possession - lucky me.... whom ever gets this is going to absolutely love it.... And your story sure made me chuckle...... Happy New Year...
Hugs..Pat
Registered: September 11, 2009 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 7266
Sun, Jan 05, 2014 @ 4:49 PM
If you're going to embrace mixed media check out the Stampington publications or their website, there's some pretty heady stuff there. Love your card as always. I'm sorry I'm so late to comment this week.
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Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 9881
Mon, Jan 06, 2014 @ 10:18 AM
Looking at your weathered siding and lacy curtains, I think you might already be pretty good at this mixed media thing, but you can always learn more.
The good thing about gluing your scissors to the table -- at least you know where it is. I spend so much time looking for mine, which seem to get buried under amazing layers of supplies.
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Tue, Jan 07, 2014 @ 2:15 PM
WOW! WOW! WOW! I need to check your gallery out more often! Happy New Year!!! this is fantastic!
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Jan 10, 2014 @ 10:25 PM
I don't believe I have ever looked at one of your cards that it didn't make my day! Not only are the cards designed beautifully but they are fun, innovative and imaginative. Your attention to detail is amazing. The story is an added bonus! Thanks for sharing your talent and I still say, compile these photos and stories and you most definitely have a best selling book! I also love the "peeled paint" effect you get on your buildings. Someday I'd like to know how you did that!