It is time for Mothermark's Tea Party and we are headed to Hampton Falls, New Hampshire this week to investigate some strange happenings there at a very large Apple Farm Orchard in Rockingham County for Annie Mae Appleseed ! The place is buzzing with everyone trying to find out who the BAD APPLE is and expose them, we are hunting for clues to expose the culprit - you can read the full story here: http://mothermark.blogspot.com/
I have a way to solve the dilema - This adorable Owl is going to take on NIGHT DUTY - as we all know a lot of 'trouble' takes place at night, while we all sleep - I am pretty sure that having "Hoot' on perched in the tree during the night will quickly get us the answer we need - cause as well know 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!' (Sorry Annie Mae Appleseed for the pun!!)
This gorgeous owl is from an embossing folder that was sent to me in a fabulous RAK from Sabrina (ok1mom2girlz) Isn't he gorgeous - I have rubbed the Distressing Ink Pad him to highlight the Owl and also added brown Dsitressed Stickles to his chest - sorry about the photo, this colour is hard to capture and it is overcast here - not ideal for photos!
'Hoot' is perched amongst these gorgeous flowers, also in the RAK from Sabrina (aka okimom2girlz) I love these Prima's and can't get them here so dear Sabrina has come to my rescue not once BUT twice. God bless you girl!. I have sponged the edges and added buttons to the centres, then popped in a few Martha Stewart punches branches - these are from a Twisted Sister Lesley (aka Marleygo) who keep an eye on how much I use these and tops up my supply as once again - WE CAN'T GET THIS ONE HERE - aww thank you Lesley - you bless me! A little bit of lace has been added to the bottom of the image, just to make the tree 'purty' for 'Hoot' to roost in!
Well that is it for me today - I need to join the others after getting 'Hoot' settled, but first I have to find the Unsweetned Apple Cider - the non alcoholic varierty of course - followed by our Traditonal TeaParty cup of tea!
THis is also for this week's Ways to USe it Challenge where we are to use birds on our projects - yep me one 'gawjuss' owl right here!
Thanks for looking and for your lovely comments - I love seeing you have been here - I hope you are having a great day - we would love to see you at the TeaParty if you are able to play along - but watch out - don't stand under any trees - it could get messy! LOL! you can find me and more on my BLog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010 GMT Views: 600
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 8:31 PM
Linda, I love your idea about the night watching owl. Very clever thinking. That is such a cool eb folder. Love your card.TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 @ 9:08 PM
wow, Lovely Linda... this is one beautiful card.... I love your embossed Hoot owl.. pretty primas and lace... Let's hope that "Hoot" will be able to detect whoo the culprit is.... wonderful job with the challenges. tfs
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44992
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 @ 8:43 AM
I love this one, Linda! I spied this owl last week and almost purchased it......now I may have to go back! Beautiful card!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: June 21, 2006 Location: Still getting giddy over paper and ink in Colorful Colorado! Posts: 14180
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 @ 9:17 AM
YOur owl is looking so wise and not a bit sleepy perched there, I am feeling much safer in the orchard now knowing we have him on guard!! I'll join you in a cup of the warm cider, and we can admire prima catalogs together!! Lovely card, Linda!!
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 @ 11:17 AM
This is just beautiful, Linda! I love the colors and how you used this folder! Lovely flowers and lace! I'm sure this guy will get to the bottom of who is the BAD APPLE!
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Fri, Jan 15, 2010 @ 4:43 PM
This is an "owlgeous" card Linda. That means gorgeous in owl talk!! Wow, you know how to work an embossing folder. Isn't Sabrina just the greatest. She knows her embellies that's for sure. You've created a really wonderful card for the challenge and using the owl ef!! TFS!
------------------------------ Pam Co-Founder of The Punchkateerz! Fan Club Member FS149, QFTD44
Registered: April 14, 2009 Location: in my own little PINK sparkly world Posts: 12150
Fri, Mar 26, 2010 @ 9:29 AM
this is a fab card....I'm so late seeing it...I was going back through the gallery to see who to nominate for the Acardame awards and found a few that got posted after I looked at the gallery last....love the story...