I am once again late to the TeaPot party...but I've been fiddling on it all week! Until it seemed just right. And in the doing I was true to my sentiment.
Our Teapot Swap this month hostess is Judy (JRHolbrook), bringing us an opportunity to create art on how we feel about this year. There are cookies to be had if we use 'eyes' on our work. YES, please! I tried to include some of my favorite things. I've got the big cup (Carmen's Veranda) stamped on 'Life in Color' dp and embossed. The delicate proper teacup was stamped with Lucy's EYES and colored with Chalk Box inks. I used Glossy Accents over the eyes. The 'I Love' heart is snuggled into the cup. Lucy's lips were stamped onto the big coffee cup.
The dp with the hanging phone repeat reminded me of how important it is to stay connected to those that make our heart sing AND to be that connection to others. I need to hear laughing at the other end, how about you? And snuggled behind the cups is piece of a very COOL stenciled bg that Jean gifted me. I love it so much, I HAD to have the stencil at my house! Along the left side, I added the 'Be True to You' using Lumaire 'Silks' metallic paint.
Untie the plaid ribbon and someone will find a secret message...
This card fits Polly's MIX405 Thanks for the Compliment...what's opposite the color wheel for you? With my big orange cup, I chose to use pale Robin's egg blue accents. Thank you Polly for nudging me to really consider what's the compliment...
And what a lovely Blog to be inspired by, Kia. I was inspired by Get a Tea Drawer. I love the idea of a dedicated space to craft your warm beverages. A comforting ritual to the day.
It seems it is even more important in these times to nurture yourself. We all give out so much to our loved ones...we must seize opportunities to fill ourselves up. And for that, I am thankful for my family and friends, for the silly texts and gifs and emojis, links to podcasts, belly laughs in a phone call, and spur of the moment order out brunches and stolen hugs...I wish that for you too....
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2020 GMT Views: 636
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31102
Sat, Oct 31, 2020 @ 3:28 PM
This is a true Susan card all the way around, no doubt about it. I imagine your message inside the ribbon is an uplifting one. How sweet of you, Susan. So many challenges tucked inside and around this tea party card~
------------------------------ ~Roberta
�Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.�
― Lou Holtz
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65381
Sat, Oct 31, 2020 @ 3:40 PM
I love this awesome creation, Susan!! Loved reading about all your choices and the wonderful things which have nurtured you during this pandemic. Stay happy and stay safe!
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79512
Sat, Oct 31, 2020 @ 3:40 PM
This has personality without a doubt! Always fun to see you in the gallery, Susan!
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71987
Sat, Oct 31, 2020 @ 4:52 PM
Amazing the amount of thought you put into this artsy creation. You are certainly the person who finds the glass half full. The little things are the important things. Thanks for sharing this wonderful creation. Love, love those eyes. I'm not sure if you get to see Brenda of late, but if you do please say hi from me. Hugs
Oh, this is fun! I love the cup with the eyes! The phone DP is so great for 2020! I love how this represents how you feel and the things that make you smile!
Registered: January 11, 2017 Location: Wisconsin summer and Arizona winter Posts: 19734
Sun, Nov 01, 2020 @ 7:09 AM
Susan, your card and message touched my heart! I'm so loving reading everyone's thoughts about the past year. Lucy is my all-time favorite! I immediately recognized her eyes! LOVE the creativity of using 2 teacups for her face! Amazing collage! Thank you so much for taking time to make this wonderful card! I'm secretly hoping it ends up in my mailbox, but then again, there are many wonderful creations this month! Hugs!
------------------------------ Judy aka Gracie "Be a rainbow in someone else's cloud." Maya Angelou
Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73388
Sun, Nov 01, 2020 @ 3:10 PM
How wonderful, Susan! I recognized the Lucy eyes right away. Love how you used them on your big tea cup. The phones are terrific...I've always had a "thing" for old phones.