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....and Dar-r-r-lings, you know how I love this one...unfortunately I missed last weeks Teaparty, it may have been due to the fact that it took 4 EVA to clean up the corgi's 'deposits' and convincing them that the little canine cutie was destined to be royalty. No problems though Dar-r-r-lings I have made up for it with this one - you see I stamped this rose twice - the first time with inks and the second with Versamark and clear embossed it...so that is one coat for lst week and one for this week - as both Teapots have roses on them!! I am so very, very sneaky, I do prefer to call it resourceful, especially with my breeding!
Now I have to say..I am staggered at some of the stories that have come with this weeks cards, all based in the Botanical gardens in Ireland and is you ask me - it all has a 'touch of the Blarney Stone' with it - 'to be sure, to be sure!! ' It is lovely to visit our friend Sabrina in her homeland (I have Irish blood too Sabrina, my Grandfather was born in Dublin) but I am not sure that Ireland is ready for this crowd!! This week I am being very demure and am keeping an eye out for those birds who love to leave their 'calling cards' along the way....customs confiscated my hat as I had hidden the treats for the Teaparty among the artificial flowers and their 'Sniffer Dogs' discovered them - rats!! I do believe that a warning had been sent out regarding SUSPECT CHOCOLATES, (eally dar-r-r-lings, how revolting!) so they were being overly cautious!! So I am coming through the back door....can you see those birds hovering near the rose...they have been lightly sponged and one raised on 3D Foam Dots...the same as the image...so this qualifies for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge as well:
That's it from me tonight...I am going to be a 'party pooper' (nothing to do with last weeks card Dar-r-r-lings) I am exhausted from my battles with customs and need to re-energise...perhaps I will take a stroll around the gardens, maybe I can find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow - or NOT!! LOL!
Thanks for looking and for your comments - I love hearing what you think!
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Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Northern MN woods Posts: 11652
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 7:13 AM
Great colors and details ~ TFS!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131425
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 7:14 AM
Love your rose and birds, Linda, and the little scallops with the gems down the side. This is one beauty of a card. Sorry you had your hat confiscated. I always thought Australian customs were far more picky - I've heard of people having cards *quarantined* because they had skeleton leaves on them.
I'd say that if there was any gold to be found, the early birds have already found it!
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 7:34 AM
We are gonna have to do something about security when we are traveling! Its starting to be a real issue! I might have to talk to Gertie about that and she if she can get in touch with the henchmen! They owe Gertie and I a favor.....never mind why! Snort!
You always do bring a touch of class to the teaparty! My fear is that you are just on the tinge of being corrupted. Not only are you smuggling *goods* in but admitting to it at the same time! Giggle! Well, your secret is safe with us tea-potters!!! On Teapot Tuesday, you getta be whomever you wanna be!
You card is absolutely gorgeous in these colors. I love the polka dotted leaves (you know I would) and the shading of the birdies! You shoulda asked them to poop on the guys at customs! That'a got your hat back!!
Registered: August 1, 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 26794
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 8:01 AM
Linda, you made it to the gardens finally!! I love your double roses. (2 roses and 2 purposes) The polka dotted leaves are really neat. I like how your birds look.
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 10:29 AM
Very pretty, Linda. Thanks so much for your continued support to the MMSC. We look forward to your lovely enteries every week.
------------------------------ 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??
Registered: April 15, 2006 Location: Branchburg, NJ Posts: 6383
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 @ 11:48 AM
Such a pretty rose! And those little birdies dare not do anything to decorate anywhere! Those polka dotted leaves are fabulous - a real eye-catcher. So sorry about your trouble with customs but glad that you made it to the party!
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