NOTE: I want to say that the "sewers" are not what you think they are these days. Vincent from "Beauty and the Beast" show (http://www.google.fr/imgres?imgurl=h...um=5&ct=image), has moved to the Dublin sewers, and his place looks like the finest condo's you would find in New-York City, I tell you no lie. That said here is what happened to me on the way to Dublin.
Got on the plane, well in the luggage suite, renos on the house cost more than I thought, so had to be "frugal" while traveling. Anyway, got in early to get some fine chocolat, at "La chocolaterie", yes, downtown Dublin. Was running late by then, and met Vincent. He showed me a quicker way to the Botanical gardens by the sewers. I felt him getting all worried when Catherine was coming down from work. Shish! Those underground beasts huh!
All that, and I still made it to the garden with my box of chocolates. Got my hat, so I can come in the front door too.
P.S. I didn't eat all the caramels now girls, guess who did?
Then, there is the Midnight Madness challenge, Priscilla Styles hostesses every week, and it makes me go out of my box, thank you for those gorgeous sketches all the time. Great challenge for me! You can find it here:
Then, last bu not the least, the Flourishes challenge this week, is from Dee Jackson. She challenges us to use cut out and popped-up images. My little hat lady is, though it does not show up much on the card, but honest, she is. You can find the challenge here:
-I thought I had two doves, but one must have flown away.
-My little peach threads bows are kind of weird, but I like the design they make.
-Thank you M, for the hat lady, she came in quite handy here.
-Thank you Sabrina for inviting us over to Dublin and sharing some flower soft and image.
Thank you all girls for taking the time to read me, this one is a doozee huh. Oh, I had to say, I actually dipped my brads, for I had no copper left.
Thanks for looking and read (if you have the time) and enjoy.
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 GMT Views: 930
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 12:48 PM
Oh my gosh! You scared the bejeseeses outa me! I was stepping over a little clump of flowers and it came to life, popped up and tripped me!! Its you Peggy, not a clump of flowers! Where did you get that hat?
Loved your story. Leave it to you to visit Vincent in the sewers that aren't sewers! Are you sure you didn't just fall in a ginormous gofer hole?
What a story! What a card! What a great accomplishment to combine so many challenges! You rock! Okay, now help me up! I butt is getting wet from all the dew!!!
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 12:50 PM
Miss Peggy, this looks like water colored art that needs to be framed. Simply put, this is gorgeous. I love your dipped brads with that cording. I agree with Brat Cards, your birdie surely has a mate gathering all the twine for the love nest. Love your popped up Mary Poppins kind of lady on the bottom Super cute and a clever way to get in the front door. Well, I hope that is real chocolate, because I would sure like a piece. Wonderful card on all the challenges you put on it. TFS :0)
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 1:09 PM
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh you are so cracking me up!! I'm just certain that mothermark and sabrina are delighted that you stopped a the teaparty!!! ;) You are so classy - popping up from the sewers and all!!Show some respect, would you!! Now, I what I want to know is -does Pierre know that you have met up with Vincent?????????????And just who is this Vincent - because that doesn't sound like a very Irish like name.
As for the caramels I'm guessing that Priscilla Styles gobbled them up.......... or else maybe Gertie.......... because I know those types.. Great story Peggy -and love the flower soft on the trees ol lalalalallaaa - guess those reno's weren't that expensive since you have flower soft! some people.It's like a sickness................ ;)
Registered: February 23, 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 192
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 2:09 PM
Peggy what an interesting card...has so many places to look at...first thing I noticed was the choc shop...mmm I love choc..then the little bird...how cute is that...then my eyes were drawn to the brads down the side of the card...as I was looking all the beautiful colors and shading....and then...there right before my eyes....I see two eyes and a hat...I cracked up....well that just proves what a great imagination and artist you are....hats off to you Peggy!! TFS
Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 2:50 PM
I was a little worried about your title. Then I read your description and now have a better understanding. Such a beautiful hat you are sporting today. I hope the birds don't get to it. I want some of your chocolate. Save me a seat..
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Registered: May 31, 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 14509
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 4:17 PM
Peggy, thank you for bringing chocolates! You think of everything!
Your creation is beautiful, girlfriend! Talk about rocking 3 challenges in 1. Love the little choc shop, your flower soft is perfect on those trees and I think your bows are charming, especially topped with that cute little birdie!
And your little face topped with that flowery hat rising from the sewer is a scream! You are soooooo funny! Loved your story and LOVE your card!!
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Registered: June 21, 2006 Location: Still getting giddy over paper and ink in Colorful Colorado! Posts: 14180
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 4:53 PM
This is one fancy schmancy artsy card...took me awhile to realize the bottom was a hat with a head attached. Now you watch out for beasts in the sewers, and this is one time I think I'll pass on the chocolate, but I love the flower soft on your card! Wonderful teapot card, Marilynn!
Hey Peggy, is that you I see peeking out there? Oh wow, what a gorgeous card that came out of such an interesesting, uh, environment, and it looks like you got the best seat in the house under that beautiful tree. I so wanted to come and sit next to you at the party (those chocolates can't scare me!), but I took a strange detour. I hope you all wait for me, TFS!!!
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Registered: June 14, 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 6675
Tue, Jul 07, 2009 @ 5:36 PM
How funny Peggy - you are amazing with your cards!! I love this triple challenge card - it is just stunning!! Your work is always so creative my friend....oh for a day insode your head!! LOL!!! Love that gorgeous scene and the colouring...the Teaparty looks a bit more sedate this week - I wonder how long for!! LOL!! Thanks for sharing Peggy - it is always a pleasure to see! God bless you Mon Aime {{{HUGS}}}
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