It is time for Mothermark's Tea Party and we are headed to Hampton Falls, New Hampshire this week to investigate some strange happenings there at a very large Apple Farm Orchard in Rockingham County for Annie Mae Appleseed ! The place is buzzing with everyone trying to find out who the BAD APPLE is and expose them, we are hunting for clues to expose the culprit - you can read the full story here: http://mothermark.blogspot.com/
I have a way to solve the dilema - This adorable Owl is going to take on NIGHT DUTY - as we all know a lot of 'trouble' takes place at night, while we all sleep - I am pretty sure that having "Hoot' on perched in the tree during the night will quickly get us the answer we need - cause as well know 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!' (Sorry Annie Mae Appleseed for the pun!!)
This gorgeous owl is from an embossing folder that was sent to me in a fabulous RAK from Sabrina (ok1mom2girlz) Isn't he gorgeous - I have rubbed the Distressing Ink Pad him to highlight the Owl and also added brown Dsitressed Stickles to his chest - sorry about the photo, this colour is hard to capture and it is overcast here - not ideal for photos!
'Hoot' is perched amongst these gorgeous flowers, also in the RAK from Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz) I love these Prima's and can't get them here so dear Sabrina has come to my rescue not once BUT twice. God bless you girl!. I have sponged the edges and added buttons to the centres, then popped in a few Martha Stewart punches branches - these are from a Twisted Sister Lesley (aka Marleygo) who keep an eye on how much I use these and tops up my supply as once again - WE CAN'T GET THIS ONE HERE - aww thank you Lesley - you bless me! A little bit of lace has been added to the bottom of the image, just to make the tree 'purty' for 'Hoot' to roost in!
Well that is it for me today - I need to join the others after getting 'Hoot' settled, but first I have to find the Unsweetned Apple Cider - the non alcoholic varierty of course - followed by our Traditonal TeaParty cup of tea!
THis is also for this week's Ways to USe it Challenge where we are to use birds on our projects - yep me one 'gawjuss' owl right here!
Thanks for looking and for your lovely comments - I love seeing you have been here - I hope you are having a great day - we would love to see you at the TeaParty if you are able to play along - but watch out - don't stand under any trees - it could get messy! LOL! you can find me and more on my BLog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 GMT Views: 591
Favorited:8
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 5:35 PM
I passed on getting this embossing folder... like... what would I ever do with it... now I know!
So lovely- Linda.. what a beautiful creation..
thanks for sharing my friend! I love it!
Hugs!
------------------------------
Judy
DT for Sassy Cheryl's Fan Club Member
" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 5:59 PM
Hi Linda! You're here! Woot! So happy you were able to come! We are still gathering clues and welcoming teapotters to the orchard! I think you just might be on to something! Your precious little owl is the epitome of the perfect night-time watchman! Heck, maybe we can get a report of which teapotters were misbehaving over night too! Ya know, some of them are on probation! Giggle!
I love that you came.....your card is precious. Who'd a thunk that was an embossing folder! The cluster of pretty flowers was the perfect finishing touch too! So Cool.....
Now, lets go see if we can find some tea and apple treats!
Hugs....and snugs....
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79435
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 6:06 PM
I have that folder and have never used it. I just needed to see a way to do it. Thanks for the inspiration.
------------------------------ 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
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 8:16 PM
And I quote "as we all know a lot of 'trouble' takes place at night, while we all sleep". Hmmm....here's a curious thought. I know that 'someone' (formerly from NZ) does not sleep at night! Yes! It's true. Could we have our culprit here? Lol!
Linda, this is beautiful! So good to see you at the Tea Party, and with a bird too! LYMI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11