This week the Teapotters are sending paper hugs from "the tribe" to a fellow SCS member, CherylQuilts. Cheryl has endured some very difficult medical issues this past year so we are sending some Teapotter cheer her way.
We were challenged to use something that refers to Native Americans. Our host, Casep, provided us with lots of info on various tribes throughout the U.S. Since Cheryl lives in Florida, I turned to the Seminole tribe for my inspiration. I found a gorgeous art book that included many pictures of their colorful garments. Like many tribes, they incorporated stripes, chevrons and geometrical shapes in their patterns and the colors were the full spectrum of the rainbow. Since I had a chevron stamp, that was my easy choice. And pink was certainly used often in their clothing. I used the same ink direct-to-paper to color the oval frame.
I also perused Cheryl's Gallery and blog. She had so many beautiful floral cards that I decided to go in that direction. The plants/flowers that would be sacred or important to the Seminoles were for food or medicine, so I decided just to use a pretty floral stamp. In her blog post describing her medical journey this year, she posted this verse saying it was her sister's favorite and that it had provided her with much comfort. I retyped the verse and, to stay with the Indian theme, the font is Plantangenet Cherokee.
I hope that Cheryl feels loved and hugged and smothered with good wishes this week. And thank-you Pat (Casep) for this challenge. Not only did I enjoy making this card but I learned some new facts....Like the Seminoles were not an original tribe of Florida. They migrated south from Georgia. Darn kids, you just can't keep them down on the farm. Have a great day everyone and TFL.
Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 GMT Views: 562
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Tue, Feb 02, 2021 @ 7:03 PM
When I was little I visited a Seminole village and saw their colorful clothes. I see the influence in your card. So pretty, I’m sure Cheryl will love it.
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Wed, Feb 03, 2021 @ 1:09 AM
LOL at the last bit of your write-up. When you mentioned Seminoles I did remember reading about them before in the book "The Orchid Thief" so I too would have associated them with FL. I love your colours, and your choice of Scripture. Cheryl will be touched both by that and your choice of flowers as a tribute to her.
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Wed, Feb 03, 2021 @ 7:14 AM
Beautiful flowers and colors you used here. I really like the chevron design behind the flowers and the classic framed oval to display the Bible verse.
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Wed, Feb 03, 2021 @ 3:24 PM
Absolutely beautiful! The words are perfect as is the reason behind this beauty. Coloring/shading and design are fantastic! Just pinned this gem.
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Thu, Feb 04, 2021 @ 6:46 AM
Oh, this is a "Cheryl" card, for sure. The flowers remind me of her and you have colored them so beautifully. The verse is just perfect for her. I can tell you put your heart into this card and she will love it.
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Thu, Feb 04, 2021 @ 10:51 AM
Gorgeous card for Cheryl. She will love it. Great job taking your inspiration from your research and learning new things, too. Love your card design, the chevron background and the pretty colors.