MMTPT496 ~ January 23, 2018 ~ Fun on the Farm

[casep]

WELCOME TO TEAPOT TUESDAYCHALLENGE #MMTPT496

�Fun on the Farm�

Hello! I am so happy to be joining the Teapot Tuesday challenge.

Anyone is welcome to play - the more, the merrier! You automatically become a�TEApotter� the first time you play in our challenge. Where will you find inspiration? Will it be from the teapot? The destination location? Something of the recipient? Or could it be from the challenge itself? Remember, your participation in Destination Station is 100% voluntary and not a requirement. Just have fun!

CHALLENGE:
This week�s challenge is to use sewing on your card. It doesn�t have to be real sewing, it could be a stamp with stitching, or a stitched die. It could even be thread, fabric, fibers or lace.

DESTINATION STATION:
This week we�re hosting a tea party for sweet �Aunt Betty�, a 90 year old gem who lives in Pennington,NJ. Betty was brought to our attention by fellow SCSer, irishgreensue(Sue) who wrote:

This week we are making card to send to �Aunt Betty�, a 90 year-old widow who lives with her Yorkie and goats on a 14 acre farm. She doesn't get many visitors and is very lonely out there on the farm and her friend Sue says, �I thought maybe since she REALLY appreciates home made cards because she knows how much love goes into them, that maybe the teapotters could send her a "little bit of love with a fold in the middle" it might cheer her up and help her get through the winter with her spirits lifted.�

Aunt Betty loves all things "farm"�deer, flowers, owls, trees, barns,as well as her little Yorkie, etc. and she appreciates every little detail. Sue mentioned that Betty studies every detail of the cards she has given to her. Scripture messages would be welcome.

SEND YOUR CARD TO:
Mrs. Betty Lawton
148 Woosamonsa Rd.
Pennington, NJ 08534
USA


Here is my card

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[snietje]

Great challenge Pat my card is on the way to Betty

MMTPT496 A Yorky for Betty by snietje - at Splitcoaststampers

[Cook22]

Here's mine. I'll probably (I sure hope so!) be back to work tomorrow, so I will be posting both this and Linda's card then.

MMTPT496 Boxed Owl

Pat, great work with your first challenge! I loved those teapots.

[Shoe Girl]

I got Betty's card out in the mail this morning.

MMTPT496 **** a Doodle Doo by Shoe Girl - at Splitcoaststampers

[peeps321]

I made my card last week (since we hostesses get a sneak peek)...and I totally forgot about the stitching part..oh well..it is farm themed. I had fun making this..I hope Betty will enjoy it as well ;)

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[naturecoastcrafter]

I think in another life I was a farm girl. I like the country and farms and feel so at home. Great tea party, Pat!

Farm Friends by naturecoastcrafter - at Splitcoaststampers

[casep]

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Originally Posted by peeps321

I made my card last week (since we hostesses get a sneak peek)...and I totally forgot about the stitching part..oh well..it is farm themed. I had fun making this..I hope Betty will enjoy it as well ;)

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You can be inspired by any part. Stitching is not required. I am sure Aunt Betty will love this beautiful farm-inspired card!

[jacqueline]

Fun challenge Pat and great job with posting your first challenge!

Here's some little forest critters that will make their way to Aunt Betty.

MMTPT496 Hello Animals by jacqueline - at Splitcoaststampers



Oh my goodness...just noticed the goat cookies! Cute!

[irishgreensue]

THANKS from the bottom of my heart to all the Teapotters who are sending a card off to "aunt" Betty this week - I try to visit with her for a day, at least every other week, but she is going to be so ECSTATIC when your cards start arriving, and I know she will be asking about the wonderful Teapotters and how they did each and every technique, fold, and the stitching on the cards!!

Bless all your hearts for your kindness to her!!!

[Precious Kitty]

Pat this is a great challenge!! I got my Rooster out for Aunt Betty!!

MMTPT496 My Rooster

[redi2stamp]

Doin "OWL" right? by redi2stamp - at Splitcoaststampers wow my card shows up large and a little crooked and the back ear looks goofy if you don't know it is for the back...LOL.. hope aunt Betty likes it!

[susie australia]

Thank you f a lovely teaparty Pat and Greenie.

MMTPT496 Be still by susie australia - at Splitcoaststampers

[hotwheels]

Here's my card. Thanks Linda
Just For You by hotwheels - at Splitcoaststampers

[stampingwriter]

Here's my card.

[donnajeanne]

Give a Hoot by donnajeanne - at Splitcoaststampers

Front of my card

[donnajeanne]

Give a Hoot 2 by donnajeanne - at Splitcoaststampers

Here is the inside to my card

[annsforte3]

Here's my card for Betty!

[Art Deco Diva]

Thank you for this wonderful challenge Pat. Here is my card: Hollyhocks for Aunt Betty by Art Deco Diva - at Splitcoaststampers. Thanks for looking! ~Karen.

[Margscardcrazy]

Only had the opportunity for one card this week but it fitted in well for the Teapot Challenge, here it is; Love You Mum

[DancesWithHooves]

Thank you so much for the opportunity to play along! Betty's story really touched my heart, and I sure hope she enjoys what I created for her.

Here is my card: MMTPT496 Interwoven in Time for Betty by DancesWithHooves - at Splitcoaststampers

[JadeOnline]

This is my first time playing along. I've been determined to join this year, as my card stash continually grows. I hope this works for the challenge. I was inspired by the quote on this. I almost threw it out, as it was "leftover" from a card kit I had, but then I read the theme and thought PERFECT!

Still by JadeOnline - at Splitcoaststampers

[irishgreensue]

A quick update on Aunt Betty - she is positively THRILLED everyday when she goes to her mailbox and finds some more happy mail!! I get a call from her that night and she relates all the details of any of the cards she received that day, and she is also amazed to see where they are all coming from - not only from here in the states, but now she is starting to get some from other countries - so magical to her!! Thank you again to all those who have mailed her out a card to brighten her day!!

[jacqueline]

This is what makes this all worthwhile. Thanks for sharing this Sue. I can just imagine Betty's excitement. So happy we have brought her joy. :-)

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Originally Posted by irishgreensue

A quick update on Aunt Betty - she is positively THRILLED everyday when she goes to her mailbox and finds some more happy mail!! I get a call from her that night and she relates all the details of any of the cards she received that day, and she is also amazed to see where they are all coming from - not only from here in the states, but now she is starting to get some from other countries - so magical to her!! Thank you again to all those who have mailed her out a card to brighten her day!!

[DancesWithHooves]

Awh, thanks so much for sharing this with us Sue! I am so happy to hear she is enjoying her happy mail!

[etsdas]

For Aunt Betty it is probably a good thing to spread out her mail! I am making my contribution! Thanks, Sue, for the update. Nothing very fancy, but here is mine:

mmtpt496 ~ best wishes, Aunt Betty by etsdas - at Splitcoaststampers

[Covington Crafter]

I am really stretching out Aunt Betty's mail! Here's my card MIX263 Sunflowers Sunflowers in a mason jar are definitely country in my book

[irishgreensue]

Hi, irishgreensue again - Just HAD to tell you - I was up at aunt Betty's yesterday (Thursday the 8th) and she had all the <nobr style="color: rgb(61, 61, 61); font-size: inherit; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">cards </nobr>lined up IN THE ENVELOPES so I could see where they were from and what day she received them - boy was she excited!! This is all bringing her so much happiness, you can't imagine! I had to give her a blow by blow on how each of the cards was made (techniques, etc) and she was mesmerized by it all, in addition to being overcome with gratitude to all of you who sent cards to her. I know she would like to respond to you herself, but not sure she will be able to individually, so maybe she will dictate a Thank you to all of you and I can post it on here.



Bless your hearts for bringing such joy to a sweet Lady - she doesn't get much attention from her son and DIL and therefore that is why she is so lonely! I am usually there every other week and more often if possible.


THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Sue

[susie australia]

Hello Greenie, thats great that Aunt Betty loved her Teaparty. I just had another look in the gallery, wow it sure is lovely.

Pat thanks for a terrific challenge theme and a big thank you to all of the Teapotters Team.

[Cook22]

Due to lack of organisation , I ended up printing two address labels so I'm planning to drop another in the post at some stage.

[peeps321]

Oh Sue, Aunt Betty sounds so sweet...it warms my heart to hear how excited she is.... Thanks for sharing.

[naturecoastcrafter]

Just mailed a valentine to her. I want to keep sending.

[Covington Crafter]

Well Aunt Betty will get another card from me too! I grabbed the wrong size envelope. I'll get an Easter card ready to send!

[irishgreensue]

Sabrina and Jean!!!!Oh my goodness, you ladies are such ANGELS in disguise!!!! Aunt Betty will be beside herself with JOY if cards keep arriving!! A Valentine card from Jean will surely let her feel the love you are sending with your handmade card - I just got one ready for V-day myself and took her up some of her favorite candy!!! LOL


God bless you and all the Teapotters that answered the "call"!!

[irishgreensue]

Gracious, Carla, you too??? Bless your heart - she will be up in the clouds!!!

[DancesWithHooves]

Awh! This makes my heart smile like you wouldn't imagine! Yay, I'm so grateful we are brightening her days when she gets to the mailbox! ♡♡♡

[etsdas]

Thanks, Sue, for the updates. I know we teapotters do not send cards for the recognition, yet I am sure there is a little something within all of us that likes to know our cards are received and appreciated, and these kind words from you more than fill the bill. You are such a thoughtful friend.

[irishgreensue]

If you all only could see how much you are brightening her days - I think next time I am there, I will have to get a picture of her with all her cards - now if I can only remember how to POST them!! LOL

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Originally Posted by etsdas

Thanks, Sue, for the updates. I know we teapotters do not send cards for the recognition, yet I am sure there is a little something within all of us that likes to know our cards are received and appreciated, and these kind words from you more than fill the bill. You are such a thoughtful friend.

[Cook22]

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Originally Posted by irishgreensue

If you all only could see how much you are brightening her days - I think next time I am there, I will have to get a picture of her with all her cards - now if I can only remember how to POST them!! LOL

Very easy to add photos directly into a post now : mrgreen:, just click on the icon that looks like the landscape setting on a camera.


I already know the card I'm going to send, it's got chickens on it: WT633 Sunshine

[irishgreensue]

Oh my goodness (giggling) Aunt Betty is going to love this one - all the way from IRELAND - she really appreciated your little note enclosed in the first one you sent, and bless your heart too for sending her another. I am going to have to get her picture, as I said, with all these and hopefully your instruction will help me get the picture up here too!!

[Covington Crafter]

I'll send this off to Aunt Betty in March so it gets to her for Easter. WT676 Easter Surprise