I started this yesterday for the TLC to make plaid on a solid stamp. I thought of this very old watering can set. I forgot how big it really is. By the time I had the flowers and watering can, It was almost to big to send as a card. I decided to add a Layers of Color butterfly. I colored it to look like a butterfly that I saw on Sunday when I was out taking butterfly-flower photos at the park. I added Psalm 100 at the bottom. I plan to hang this by my computer to help me memorize the verses. When I have them memorized, it will be time for me to pass it on to someone else. This also fits Mothermark's teaparty. I brought the blooms. If we run out of tea, I can always wash out this watering can and we can make some more! It has been awhile since I brought any food to the teaparty. Well, today because it is going to be hot... I thought I would bring homemade icecream. I just need to know what flavors everyone likes. I am starting with vanilla with chunks of peaches.
Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 GMT Views: 687
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Registered: September 7, 2007 Location: Miamisburg, OH Posts: 43141
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 7:43 AM
OH happy BLAST from the PAST!!! How SWEET is your plaid watering can??? I love this set and I'm thinkin I still have it SOMEWHERE!!!! LOVE it!!~ Great card!
Registered: December 30, 2004 Location: Where ever I go...there I am! Posts: 64166
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 7:46 AM
Love that plaid watering can, great job with the technique.
I just love this set, I bought mine on eBay long after it retired and it will never leave my stamp imventory!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105012
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 8:12 AM
that's a wonderful idea, MariLynn!! It's one of my favorite Psalms, and I've known it by heart since I was really little!! I love your watering can and butterfly, and the vanilla with peaches sounds perfect to me!!
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 9:07 AM
Ooh! Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! I getta try the peach ice creme first! Whisper....I heard everyone else didn't like peach ice cream...so pick me, pick me, pick me.....Oh don't mind her, she is just saying she likes peach ice cream cuz she's wantsta butt in line before me! Hey, get to the back of the line...there's tea and cookies back there....and I heard they were peach flavored if you like peaches so much!!!
Hey, Marilynn...gotta educate you girl....there is no such thing as a card too big to mail....you know that, you were the recipient of my Down the Rabbit Hole card that was 6 foot taller than my son who is 6'5!
This card rocks, the plaid is awesome! Joan will love seeing that and of course your signature butterfly! Hey, watch out for Spit and Spat, the Cats....they are sitting perched on the fence, might be hunting butterfly!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131475
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 9:26 AM
Your plaid watering can is really wonderful, MariLynn, though I am not sure about using it for tea, no matter how well washed. What would happen to the pretty flowers? Great way to memorise the Psalm.
Icecream - hmm, vanilla and peach sounds good to me, I've never had it before. My favourite bought one was Ben & Jerry's Full Vermonty, still trying to make something as nice at home.
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 2:01 PM
Chocolate for me MariLynn.....your watering can is awesome. Love those blooms in it. Your layered butterfly is super pretty. Such a wonderful card. TFS :0)
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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44920
Tue, Aug 03, 2010 @ 5:11 PM
WOW....gorgeous! You nailed that plaid challenge! Love your watering can and flowers!!!!!!!
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