I have a confession to make. I have stalked the gallery for this challenge intermittently for about a year, marveling at the quality of the cards. But being kind of simple, I have been more of a CAS kind of cardmaker. I have resolved, however to get out of my comfort zone and try some of the more shall we say challenging (for me) challenges. I am a Teapot Virgin.
Well this morning, after having braved the supermarket throngs in anticipation of a few inches of snow I read The Story: MMTPT128 ~ I BEG YOUR PARDON! IS TOO GOLD IN THE GARDEN! by Mothermark at Splitcoaststampers
and got to work.
Jed couldn't be convinced to wander off in pursuit of posies, gold or otherwise and decided to head inland in the hopes of finding a (virgin) stream. After wandering for some time he came out of a thicket into a clearing in which was a small pond. He peered into the water and couldn't believe his eyes..."Gold!' he shouted. "I've found the Motherload!" Alas, before his eyes, the gold shifted a bit and on closer inspection his heart sank. Holy carp, it wasn't gold in the water, only goldfish. A koi pond. Demoralized and being reminded by the fish's bubbles that Fran's hands would soon be wrapped around Jed's head, he panned the horizon in search of another stream.
About the card - Stamped the koi in Versamark & black, the water lilies in Versmark & Melon Mambo, masked the lily and stamped the pad in Versamark & Wild Wasabi. Clear embossed, painted with twinkling H2O's (Apple Blossom, Mango Mamba, Orange Peel and Green TEA). Sponged the background with Marina Mist, cut Out with Nestie and traced the stencil with a gold leaf pen. Applied the pearl bubbles. Stamped the sentiment (the closest to a fish theme that I had...) in Wasabi and cut out. Ran Marina Mist CS through the bigshot with a CB folder, applied the panels and cutouts and added some pearls.
Thanks for looking and have a peaceful day. Thanks Celisa for the little push
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 GMT Views: 1126
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Oh my goodness! Love your story as well as your card! Love your take on the challenge! That texture is so perfect! Glad to have you at the party! I, too, stalked for about that long before joining!
------------------------------ Sharon ♥Blog: Foxy StampingScrapbook Goal: 2024: 30/60 as of 06/30/24
Registered: February 21, 2009 Location: Mt. Pulaski, IL Posts: 29131
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 @ 3:34 PM
Welcome to the teapot party! Your card is absolutely gorgeous - you put a lot of work in this beauty! Your story is wonderful - and you'll fit in just fine! So, hope you come back again! P.S. I really love your card!!
------------------------------ Kathy - 101 Airborne - My Gallery and My Blog
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 @ 4:42 PM
I love the golden koi!! What a pretty card this is!!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: June 15, 2004 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 14474
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 @ 5:42 PM
So glad you joined the tea party. We would have missed this wonderful card and fun story.Love the "holy carp" line. Like the bkgrd. you chose. Hope to see you next week.
Registered: June 23, 2008 Location: da U.P. - Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula Posts: 14987
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 @ 6:35 PM
Holy carp... you're a teapot virgin no more! LOVE your card and your fabulous story. Methinks you are right where you belong... glad you took the plunge and joined the party!
------------------------------ Broom Hilda
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ HHRH Proud Fan Club Member
Proud MMTPTCC Member
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