This card is for the Teapot Challenge and for a dear friend, Sharon (SMadson). I'm also putting it against the Alpha challenge for K = Koala Hugs and Love.
Sharon was one of the first ladies I met on this site and she is one of the sweetest, kindest people you could get to know.
Sharon fell several weeks ago and broke both of her wrists and had been out of action since. To those of you who know Sharon, this would be challenging for her as she is one of the people on this site who does a lot of scrapbook and card challenges, and rarely misses a themed party.
Sharon loves to travel, and unbeknown to us, we were both on a cruise several years ago on the West Coast of Canada and America. I so wish I had known Sharon then...what fun times we would have had on that cruise.
For my card to her, I chose a cute Koala from my country. I created my own Aussie BG paper using an image of Oz with doodling out of a Catherine Pooler SOA box. It seemed appropriate to go with the koala in our country's colours, green and gold.
Washi tape, twine and bling added. The sentiment was from the same stamp set that has a couple of cute sayings. It wouldn't be me if I didn't add some sparkle on the koala.
Dear Sharon, sending you lots of hugs and love from Oz. Keep recovering and can't wait to see you creating again. Jx mwah
TFL everyone. Happy Valentines Day....spreading the love.
Date: Friday, February 14, 2020 GMT Views: 439
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Proud Fan Club Member Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, Feb 14, 2020 @ 2:29 AM
Happy Valentines day right back at you my west coast Aussie mate. What a perfect card for Sharon, your koala looks right at home on your cleverly crafted background. What were the odds of you both being in the same cruise!
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50578
Fri, Feb 14, 2020 @ 4:42 AM
Such a sweet card for our special friend. I love the sentiment....it's perfect! I can't believe you were on the same cruise but didn't know each other then...
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni SCS Gallery Moderator Splitcoast Challenge Hostess Teapot Tuesday TEAm
Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131741
Fri, Feb 14, 2020 @ 11:04 AM
What a fun background. I like the different shades of colour in it. And your koala is sweet. I like the softness of the twine.
Sharon was in Dublin too, but we didn't get to meet...it was just a short stop, and it was hard for her to know when she'd be free. I'd have liked to meet up with her.