you must have had a delightful 20 years, pressed4time with the Lang calendars...I loved looking at the art within them! Thanks Stef for an inspiring card today, also!!!! There were so many I loved, but being a blue-blood espresso fiend...I took my inspiration from this one. If you click on more images you can see the exact art I cased.
I couldn't help but think of Mutnik while I SKETCHED out my rendering...that's what real artists do! Cathy is an awesome artist, have a visit to her gallery. I hand drew the tie and the little black dress on Brazzill linen cs, using a white Signo pen for the pattern on the tie. I cut points for the collar with GP white cs. The dress has Platinum stickle buttons and a Kaiser Craft pearl necklace. The espresso cups are from Crafty Secrets Coffee Set as is the coffee sign. The cups were stamped in VersaMark and embossed in clear. I ChalkBox the cups with creamy brown and added liquid applique to MY cup, cause I get all the foam in my house!!! I did change the good day of the original to "O HAPPY DAY" (Wordsworth).
Come vist me over at one 4 joy daily. I'm telling more espresso stories, I'd love for you to pull up a chair!
Thanks for looking and commenting!
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 GMT Views: 1247
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Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Sat, Jan 24, 2009 @ 5:54 PM
Wowwee, Susan! This is a perfect replica of the calendar page with your own amazing artistry added in! Incredibly creative design from the sketching and accessories to the fun sentiment and foamy cup! Just love this - TFS!
Registered: August 30, 2006 Location: Saugus, Massachusetts Posts: 65262
Sat, Jan 24, 2009 @ 8:12 PM
Oh my goodness Susan - how fun is this couple with their coffee's - wonderful card from your inspiration - going to check out your coffee talk on your blog!!
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Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42913
Sat, Jan 24, 2009 @ 10:07 PM
Susan!! I am not sure I agree that this card is typical of your style but what a fab card. I, too love the espresso and get the extra foam!! That applique is perfect. The shirt and tie, the dress with pearl necklace and shimmery buttons is just a work of art. So fun.
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Registered: April 15, 2008 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 25018
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 @ 2:44 PM
How incredible! I love what you've done here right down to the little opening at the top of the sweater and the pearls. I think I could definitely drink that foamy latte too!
------------------------------ Twisted SistahCoping without Copics and Blogless in Seattle
Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Mon, Jan 26, 2009 @ 5:33 AM
Oh my gosh!!! I clicked on the IC link to find your calendar - you did such an AWESOME job recreating that piece of art -- truly amazing!!!! This is JUST wonderful!!! I love it -- so glad you could play the modern challenge as well -- thanks much!!!!