WooHoo our cards are going to a real life author of Western novels, Gene Scott, the uncle of our much loved Teapotter, Gabby (gabalot). Gabby's uncle has terrible debilitating health issues as a result of diabetes. I hope all of our cards bring some smiles to Gene and his family and also to our Miss Gabby.
I had the huge pleasure of writing this weeks Teapotter tale. To learn more about Gene and Whykickamoocow click here
In reality Whykickamoocow if a famous race horse in New Zealand, I think his fame comes more from his funny name than his ability to win. After writing the story I googled Whykickamoocow and it appears that the name is a "generic" town name used by New Zealanders. It is the equivalent of Woop Woop here in Australia.
Here we have two sweethearts, Emmy Lou and Billy. I found Billy on a Pinterest free colouring page...sadly his origins are unknown. Emmy Lou on the other hand is a fully paid for Mo's Digital Pencil, digi stamp. She will probably wipe that smile off her face when she realises she is sitting on a barbed-wire fence. I know this from experience LOL.
Mum and dad used to take us camping each Easter and we would go searching for mushrooms. I would spot the mushies in a field and run like the clappers to catch them. I say "catch" like they had a choice in getting picked or running away, I digress. The particular day I am referring to was pretty chilly and I was wearing my new mohair jumper that my Nan knitted for me. It was pink and hairy and as an eight year old, I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen.
I ran into paddock that had a gazillion mushrooms....I did not see the barbed wire fence......I was hurtled into the air and fortunately fell into the soft needles of a pine tree. Whew crisis averted....or so you would think....I happily carried on catching mushrooms when suddenly my back and tummy were feeling cold. I looked down and half of my new mohair jumper was missing. Turns out that one bit of wool got stuck on the barbed wire and the jumper was literally unravelling with every step I took.
Back to the card. The background is the basic smack and squirt technique (smack distress ink pad onto al foil, squirt on water and using a foam blending tool, scrub the inky water onto the cardstock, add a bit more colour without adding water) . Once dry, stamp on some trees and foliage. Emmy Lou and Billy were coloured with distress inks and some copics on their cheeks and hats. I toned them down by gently wiping my walnut stained sponge over them (as previously written, close your eyes when doing this) now fussy cut and position on card. Emmy Lou and Billy are only partially glued to the card, to keep a 3D look.
Thank you for looking and I hope you can make it to this weeks Teaparty.
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015 GMT Views: 1988
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Mon, Mar 23, 2015 @ 1:06 PM
Hey - that's DH there! Only I think he had a beard by the time he learned to play guitar, he hasn't looked that young and fresh-faced for a long time. As always, a fabulous step scene, Susie! Love the vivid colours in the landscape. Barbed wire certainly is perilous - but in view of the fact that the cards are going to Gabby's uncle, it's extra appropriate because barbed wire in its modern form was developed and patented in the town where Gabby now lives... I heard a programme about it on the radio a while back, and recognised the name instantly .
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Mon, Mar 23, 2015 @ 2:01 PM
Oh my golly!! this is simply adorable Susie!!! Oh goodness!!! I just want to keep looking at it. So cute with your little characters and your sunset sky and barbed wire and EVERYTHINGGGG IS SOOOO CUTE!!!
Love it my friend and well, I HAVE to put this in my favorites so I can look at it any time I want to!
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Registered: June 10, 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7330
Tue, Mar 24, 2015 @ 1:43 AM
Giggle - that barbed wire will certainly wipe the smile off Emmy Lou's face. She is still looking so very smug. This is another wonderful creation. I love your accompanying story too. When I was a kid I always wanted a mohair jumper too - but never got one. When I was old enough to knit properly made one in a lovely bright red - wore it for one day - and scratched myself to bits - allergic to anything fluffy I guess. Giggle.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50524
Tue, Mar 24, 2015 @ 10:38 AM
These adorable cowpokes are sure to bring cheer to Gene. I love their "backstory"...glad to know that Emmy Lou is fully paid for and therefore respectable ;) I had no idea there was actually a barbed wire die..hope there were no mishaps in the removable of paper from said die (but you probably used the dryer sheet method, didn't you?)..unlike your real life brush with barbed wire...that poor mohair "jumper" (yes, we in the US know that is actually what we call a sweater thanks to Bridget Jones and her diary)...Amazing card Susie..love it!!
Registered: February 28, 2010 Location: Eastern Ohio Posts: 6279
Tue, Mar 24, 2015 @ 1:42 PM
Your cowboy can come and serenade me any time---LOL sweet card and love all about it---great images. Sweet story and tooooo bad for your jumper---I too loved going out with mum and looking for mushrooms under their umbrellas as we called them..Enjoyed having you do the challege for us and glad you did tooo!!!!
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Tue, Mar 24, 2015 @ 8:31 PM
I am going to have to get some new words to keep up with your cards... genius, gorgeous, amazing, and awesome just aren't enough. This is so well designed and super creative. You just need to take all of your writeups and photos, bind them together and make a book.