I finally made it to the teaparty and have used colours from this weeks colour challenge - well close as I could get. (black, coral and baja breeze - neutrals of choice)
For this weeks teaparty we were asked to bring anything British: London Bridge, English gardens, tea, crumpets, fancy hats, castles, or Beatles but if you bring Mamas in pajamas it's the back door for you.
We are sending some snail mail cheer to Pat in Margate, FL.
Here is some information on the bicycle - The Penny Farthing is also referred to as the "High" or "Ordinary" bicycle, and the first one was invented in 1871 by British engineer, James Starley. The Penny Farthing came after the development of the French "Velocipede", and other versions of early bikes. However, the Penny Farthing was the first really efficient bicycle, consisting of a small rear wheel and large front wheel pivoting on a simple tubular frame with tires of rubber.
Thanks for looking,
Hugs..Pat
P.S. - I was inspired by this beautiful card of Michelle Zindorfs Thanks - Michelle
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Tue, Apr 09, 2013 @ 5:00 PM
Pat, love your vintage bicycle!! Great card!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 @ 6:18 PM
so neat. I love the history we are learning form the t-partiers this week. so much stuff I did not know....I had enough trouble learning to ride my normal bike and fall off, I cant imagine falling off one of these...Love the soft sentiment and how you made it like a picture with the shaded bikes...great work....TFS..:0)...nice to see you ...HUGS
------------------------------ We as people are raindrops of colorful ink , falling down Crisp and Clear, each a different shade more vibrant then the last, but once we realize at the bottom of an endless abyss we all fall into the same inkpot forming one color, only then can we come together as one My son.
Registered: September 19, 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 8979
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 @ 7:56 PM
Gorgeous!! Love your multistamped bike, gives it a fabulous look!!
------------------------------ God Bless!
DJ Rants Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, His love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 http://www.djs-creations.blogspot.com/
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Tue, Apr 09, 2013 @ 9:36 PM
Gorgeous card!!! That effect of movement is so wonderful! Love the way you used the colors, your paper and flowers are so pretty! I LOVE your amazing sewing and beautiful sponging too! Beautiful vintage feel! Love it all!!!
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Wed, Apr 10, 2013 @ 5:28 AM
love it...love how you stamped it and the colors are so soothing...time for a lovely bike ride in the country....well anywhere but here...it's mid April and we are having an ICE storm!!...what a mess....but this card is a beauty and sure to make her smile...so glad you could come to the party this week