I think this is the first time I've created a TALL card. Colored all images with Copics; Stamped BG with Itty Bitty BG using Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink... Sentiment was computer generated and cut using Word Window Punch;
After spending 2 complete days working in my yard and garden, I came in so sore and tired I could barely move... After getting a bath, I sat down to check emails and there was a message from Cindy informing us that the theme for this week's Teapot Party would be gardens... how appropriate!!! I have a raised bed garden filled with spinach, lettuces, onions, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash & zucchini (I love to make Zucchini Bread with my Granddaughters). I also planted for the first time this year some bush beans and they have sprouted and are growing quite fast. I am so happy with my garden bed that I am preparing to build another... I have the materials and plan to build tomorrow. I have my own workshop and lots of tools and have fun doing what, mostly, men do! I also am trying for the first time some raspberries... I've started those in pots on my deck and probably will transfer to the new bed later - provided Simon The Squirrel doesn't get to them...
Now the reason for the different images on my card... The garden tools are obvious to any gardener; I also love flowers and they surround my home and also are on my deck. Hence, the darling flower image that our own Leigh Grady provided this week; Bunnies love my garden, especially lettuce but they are not yet a problem; Now Simon the Squirrel... He is a TOTAL PEST! He constantly digs up plants and flowers and I know every time I plant something new he's up in a tree just smirking and waiting for me to go inside so he can destroy my work... I've come to accept that he's not going away so I just patiently continue to replant any damaged veggies or flowers...
Date: Monday, May 9, 2011 GMT Views: 1349
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Stamps: Digis; Squirrel - Squigglefly; Flower - Leigh Grady; Bunny w/Carrot - LaPashe; Unfortunately I've forgotten the source of the garden tool image... if you know, please let me know so I can give someone credit
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Accessories: CB; Nesties; Word Window Punch; Copics
Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 5:40 PM
Simon looks pretty pleased with himself for outsmarting a gardener again! As for the bunny, I think he has decided to keep the rest of the carrot for later. You found just the right images, and colored and arranged them perfectly.
Registered: March 7, 2009 Location: In the house on the corner. Posts: 2651
Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 5:48 PM
Rut-roh! I think one of the neighborhood stray cats could help with Simon's mischief. We have some pretty tough furballs running around town. Maybe one of them could "reason" with him...
Darling card!
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Registered: April 15, 2006 Location: Branchburg, NJ Posts: 6383
Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 7:23 PM
Your card is wonderful with all those neat images. I wish you luck with the squirrel and the raspberries. We managed to keep the birds away from the berries with netting and then the squirrels figured out how to crawl under. Oh well, at least they enjoyed them.
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Registered: April 6, 2005 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 14401
Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 9:17 PM
What a great card...love the story as well!
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Registered: December 15, 2008 Location: Kingsland, Georgia Posts: 29927
Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 6:00 AM
How fun and fabulous your card is. Yes, squirrels are a problem here in Georgia too! They steal my birdseed constantly. I know you must know what lengths they will go to get what they want!!! lol I just had to giggle when I saw you squirrel and your rabbit. Super fun card.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 9:41 PM
Your Simon sounds like a character. Love your tall card with fab-O images. That bunny looks pretty cute too, WOW job on the card. TFS :0).....you must post some photos of your new garden bed when done.
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