Well, Gladys the Flamboyant Flamingo always makes me smile and I hope it does the same for this week's Tea Party Guest, Joyce. Joyce's husband recently passed away unexpectedly and we are sending her some Teapotter cheer with chirpy fun birds.
I wanted to dress Gladys up a bit so I stamped some flowers and leaves on her body then colored the paper in with a pink Copic marker. I applied CP pink ink direct to paper for the feathers and some facial features. Unfortunately, I think that pink as a bit too dark. I don't know if she has pink sunglasses or black eyes...LOL. I didn't know how it would look til it was done and I just don't have time to redo this. So funny looking Gladys is headed to Joyce and I hope the eyes just add to the cooky look.
I made two cards because our fellow Teapotter, Mac4551 has also sent out a request on the Cards for a Cause thread for her friend Joyce. Joyce has been in a nursing home since her stroke last year and recently had to be isolated due to flu. The isolation has caused her to feel down and lonely so Mac is asking for some cards to help cheer her friend to recovery. You might remember Joyce because we threw a Tea Party for her last November. If you'd like to join me in sending her a card as well, here's Mac's post with the info: card request for a friend by mac4551 at Splitcoaststampers
I hope the cards flying Joyce's way will bring her some cheer and a bit of sunshine in what must be a dark time. I hope you all have some sunlight in your life today too. TFL
Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 GMT Views: 1079
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Tue, Jun 14, 2022 @ 7:00 PM
Your cards could not be any more adorable. They're so fun. Love both.
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Registered: October 23, 2011 Location: Western, NY Posts: 7505
Tue, Jun 14, 2022 @ 9:11 PM
Fabulous flamingos! The print and the shades of pinks are beautiful on your "birds" and the Nuvo drops are done perfectly. The envelope and flowers are awesome and the flower colors/shading are excellent...
Betty
Registered: August 4, 2005 Location: Western PA Posts: 811
Wed, Jun 15, 2022 @ 3:36 PM
first off, thank you Debbie for putting in a plug for my friend Joyce !! I love your cards. The detail is awesome: I love the flowers inside the envelopes. The flamingo looks very happy, and you did a great job on the nuvo drops... I'm still trying to figure out how to get mine to come out in nice 'drops'. I love these cards ! Thank you...
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