This week the Tea Potters are sending paper hugs and notes of caring to Teresa who, sadly, is nearing the end of her battle with cancer. Teresa is a twin so our hostess, Polly, asked us to use doubles. I have loosely interpreted "doubles" as "pairs".
I recently received this PB stamp set and I loved all the stamps of the Kitty hugging his many and varied friends. I thought that might be a good message for my card. I die cut the frame; stamped and masked the images; stenciled the bg; colored them all in. Added the heart and hugs. I tried for a red, white, blue theme as a nod to the post office as Teresa worked for the postal service for 30 years.
Penny Black critters always make me smile and I am hoping these guys will bring a smile to Teresa. I can't imagine going through her ordeal but I truly hope our cards and messages will give her some comfort and, hopefully, a bit of joy and relief from this very difficult situation. I hope your day is filled with joy too and plenty of hugs. TFL
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 GMT Views: 255
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Accessories: A Colorful Life Stencil (Luxuriant Leaves); Hero Arts Infinity Dies (Hearts); Paper Rose Dies (Layered Hugs); Lawn Fawn Dies (Stitched Rectangles)
Registered: March 10, 2017 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 6398
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 @ 3:43 PM
This is such a wonderful card, Debbie! I love all the pairs - friendships do come in varied forms, thank goodness! Your masking and stenciling are amazing - you got such clear edges to both! Love the layout too; three rows of 2 with the heart as part of the 2nd row! This is a surefire way to warm Theresa's heart.
------------------------------ Faith
She who has the most stamps...wins!
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13093
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 @ 3:52 PM
Debbie, I have a feeling that Theresa will hold this adorable card to her heart .... it just relays the message of love and comfort so well! What a work of "heart"!
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God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: February 16, 2004 Location: Western Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 30944
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 @ 10:50 PM
Nothing better than a paper hug in a card! Love all of these darling hugging images- that is one sweet kitty! The background is so pretty too- adds a special touch to the background of the animal duo's! Beautiful!
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50473
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 @ 5:25 AM
Totally adorable! Yes, extra points for you today for all your pairs! i think these could all be twins...we don't know if she is an identical twin. Those Penny Black critters are so darn cute...they'll bring a smile for sure.
Registered: August 4, 2005 Location: Western PA Posts: 783
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 @ 8:16 AM
what a fun card ! My eyes just went from hugging pals to hugging pals. The coloring is fabulous, such detail. Theresa will absolutely love this card, I sure do.
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John 3:16