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: 638
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Tue, Nov 03, 2020 @ 8:16 AM
I am so glad to have checked back to the tea party to have this cuppa with you. This is another framable piece, dear neighbor, filled with artistic flair to the nth. I love the swinging teabag! I'm always available on the other end of the landline...or fenceline.