San Marcos, San Marcos.....I dream of a visit to this place someday to visit the Twisted Sister we are honoring in today's challenge. I chose Phyllis's Christmas Cycle, since I am seriously lacking in the "Brayer Division" of stamping- and Tater has the most beautiful brayered scenes, I stuck with what I felt comfortable using.
The background is sponged/watercolored and Lovely as a Tree was stamped over, adding Watercolor Minis for leaves. I loved the cuttled piece on Tater's card, so I cuttled a path for my bike, and popped up an image from Life Cycles. The basket is full of Flower Soft, as the path is lined with it as well. I changed from a Christmas theme to a birthday, and had to add Lil Dawgies to the tag, remembering the answering machine message I love to hear when Tater is not home! (insider info...)
Tater, I loved 'hunting' down your gallery and remembering where this Twisted Sister Bus has taken us in the past. Beautiful places. And I do hope to see San Marcos someday. LYMI Sista!
,I love Youtube!!! Tates, should we be so daring? Naw...let's go bowl!
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Fri, Nov 05, 2010 @ 10:52 PM
OMGosh-Pat-this is so SPECTACULAR! I especially LOVE the cobblestone path! YOU are one TALENTED lady! Sent you a package yesterday, so look for it soon.
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Registered: September 17, 2006 Location: San Marcos, Tx Posts: 3011
Sat, Nov 06, 2010 @ 4:03 AM
Puppies, bikes, and San Marcos........aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, life can't get any better!! Pat what a beautiful scene you have created! Love how you made the bike the focal point by popping it. Ya done outstanding Sista. Yes, one of these days you and I and hopefully all the other Sistahs will be able to hold hands in a circle of love and say a prayer together!!! What a beautiful dream come true!
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Sat, Nov 06, 2010 @ 9:53 AM
So Lovely, Pat...and of course, this reminds me that I have a bicycle stamp that I have not used yet...flower soft that I have not used yet, and some coffee pot images that I have not used yet...(that a dear friend sent to me...smile) so I guess I better get to it, and start stamping...but I could never keep up with you. (If Only I could make cards half as pretty as yours and I would be happy...Another one for my favorites!
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Registered: May 20, 2010 Location: India Posts: 1323
Sun, Nov 07, 2010 @ 2:39 AM
oh mama I am dyeing to see this cards, this is so so very heart touching, cycle is my another favourite thing, I really love to seat on it and move with it, the flowers give it so very precious look. And this type of cycle is my dream from my early childhood but it do not happen, but one day I will buy this type of cycle surely.
Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Sun, Nov 07, 2010 @ 4:18 AM
This is just like you Pat, making me smile all day with that phone call. Thank you, now I see I will need to ride a bike and meet you in Clovis, then we could jump right into the San Marcos river...what a plan! We'll need a few life savers just in case. Tater will just love your card and fine case of hers. The added little ribbon is so you! TFS sissy. I love you morexo
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, Nov 07, 2010 @ 7:13 AM
WOW times a gazillion! Too many breathtaking things to mention here. I love each and ever thing you did. This card is such an inspiration for me. I definitely will be favoring this for future use. What a delightful, relaxing and oh so charming scene. A true work of art here my friend. WOW! TFS :0)
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Sun, Nov 07, 2010 @ 2:24 PM
So pretty and peaceful - looks like you could pick some of those flowers.... What a great scene.
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Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Mon, Nov 08, 2010 @ 1:41 PM
How do I EVEN come up with the right words to comment on this WAY COOL ARTISTIC SCENE! The layers of landscape and the trees upon BG trees, the textures - the whole scene! Sensationaltasticlous!!!!!
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Wed, Nov 10, 2010 @ 4:47 PM
Crap.. how do you do this? You can create a scene like nobody. Yes you can.. don't even tell me different as you read this (do I know you or what hee hee) The flower soft is genious, the textured walk for the bike is awesome and the trees are cool. Gotta love the little puppies on teh tag. Just adorable.
Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60299
Thu, Nov 11, 2010 @ 7:39 AM
Your cards just leave me speechless. So much love goes into each and every one. it's an honor to 'own' one of your creations. This is fantastic. I can feel the air brushing past my face as I ride. Gosh! I have not been on a bike in years!! What memories you've given me today. Thank you.
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