The Tea Party is off to Marblehead, MA this week. A beautiful New England town. Our cards are going to hopefully raise the spirits of Barbara who is valiantly battling cancer. She is said to love birds, flowers, birdhouses and feeders. I immediately thought of this old SU stamp which I love. Read about Coo-Coo in Mothermark's story HERE.
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Date: Monday, August 22, 2011 GMT Views: 2120
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Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50607
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 @ 12:37 PM
I have this set and totally forgot about it (does this mean I have too many stamps?? Never!)..This is so pretty and cheery. I need to get my birdlady stamp out and use her..thanks for reminding me.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131778
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 @ 12:59 PM
That is fabulous colouring, Sallie. I think I'd be needing bi-focals to colour that amount of detail - or I'd have my nose almost on the paper. I really like the fleur de lys top and punched border, too.
I'm sure I've seen Nellie several times, I must check and see if it's worth asking Lydia to make her a gallery.
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 @ 2:18 PM
When I saw this image, it reminded me of the Bird Lady in Central Park of the movie Home Alone!! Of course your image is much more well dressed and is equipped with not just birdseed but lots of birdhouses. Reminded me of my Dad - he used to have birdhouses EVERYWHERE on their property, just so he could watch them. I bet that is what Barbara does, and I hope she gets to enjoy that again soon! Great card!
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Registered: November 17, 2006 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia Posts: 52798
Tue, Aug 23, 2011 @ 10:19 PM
Sallie, what a super sweet image.. Nellie sure does have her hands full... wonderful colouring.. love the decorative corners with the button embellishments. Barbara is going to love receiving this sweet card. tfs
Hugs..Pat