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: 1363
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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: April 28, 2011 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada but it's a dry cold Posts: 1436
Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 6:23 PM
I smiled when I saw the squirrel on your card. I just came in from watching our newly returned squirrel swinging on my cocoanut birdfeeder near the flower beds. I think it is a never ending battle!
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Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 6:39 PM
oh what a fun card! I love the shape and all the different images. Super coloring too! I must say that bunny looks like he's quite stuffed and has to save that carrot for later! I'm sure this will make Debbie smile - your story made me laugh!
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Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 6:41 PM
Love your story card....with the squirrel as the storyteller! I hear they really like tomatoes around here. Love all your veggies and the layout you used. Sure to please Debbie.
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Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 6:45 PM
Linda, this is sooooo cute!! Love those images!!
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Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 8:06 PM
This is such a wonderful card, filled with beautiful images. We have a problem with squirrels digging up the tulip bulbs, even tried encasing them in chicken wire but that doesn't stop the crafty little guys.
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Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: Casselberry, Florida Posts: 46530
Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 8:17 PM
I like long/tall cards. And I love the images on this. Hope your raspberries grow well. I remember as a kid picking raspberries and then selling them in baskets along the side of the road. (The rural version of a lemonade stand!)
Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Mon, May 09, 2011 @ 8:32 PM
Ha ha! Oops....so sorry, not a funny thing, the problems that pesty Simon causes, but this card is just so darn cute! Giggle! I must been on your wave length this week Linda, just had to continue your gardening INSIDE your house! What a combination of precious images for this week's teaparty! I love it....and look at you, doing tall cards now! Lots of firsts, tall cards, raspberries, new Leigh Grady image! Whoo hoo! Looking good girlfriend! Love this! I love the story of your garden!