Our teaparty this week is for "Aunt Betty", introduced to us by fellow teapotter Greenie aka irishgreensue and hosted by Pat aka casep
This started out as a 5 x 7 card. I had weirdo arty embossing in the top left corner and a bunch of farm yard chickens wearing boots were all cut and coloured ready to be stuck on. Then I said to myself, "self, do you really think that is suitable for a 90 year old lady who appreciates scripture". I left the clear embossing in the bottom corner. Betty likes lots of details, also if I cut that off too, she would be receiving an ATC!
Plan B was quickly put into action, I cut off the weirdo arty corner and converted the coloured panel to fit a 5" square card.
I made the scene using the smack and squirt technique, ironing spray and blending sponges. Smack distress ink onto aluminium foil, squirt on some ironing spray and then mop up the puddle with foam blending tool and scrub onto card.
I lightly sprayed the entire panel with a final mist of ironing spray. The big blobs are a result of not shaking the spray can enough, but I quite like the look so I left it. Had I wanted to make the background more uniform, it would just be a matter of sponging on more colour.
Once the panel was nice and dry, I stamped on a little leafy stamp (to resemble trees in the distance) then I stamped the big tree and lots of dots. I doodled a white fence and faux stitched border.
After I mounted the panel to the card base I added a gazillion liquid pearls and stamped on the sentiment using MISTI. Thank you for looking, I hope you have a happy inky week.
Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 GMT Views: 3105
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Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 @ 8:56 AM
Just gorgeous...every little detail is striking. I especially like your doodled fence and all the liquid pearls. The colors are magical and there is so much dimension. Beautiful and inspiring.
Registered: June 27, 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 25246
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 @ 11:28 AM
Susie, your scene is so fitting for that lovely scripture verse. One look, just has one becoming very still and just gazing for many minutes admiring all Susie's God-given talent! This has so many elements that are MARVELOUS...the tree with the liquid pearl dots...almost reminds me of an apple tree loaded with fruit in the Garden of Eden...the meandering little fence with its foliage following along...and on and on....
I'm with everyone else...I so enjoy your stories that begin our creations...they always keep me fascinated about where they are going and what exciting adventures you have taken to get to the end!
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------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni
Registered: September 30, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8056
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 @ 4:52 PM
Susie, I can only imagine Aunt Betty will be spending quite a bit of time admiring this beautiful work of art! So much detail, so much love! Thank you for sharing!
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Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Sun, Jan 28, 2018 @ 8:34 PM
Susie, your outdoor scene is sensational and makes me long for my flower garden and leafed trees! I love the texture of the tree and your little fence is just the cutest! Sweet card that Betty will love!
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------------------------------ Nancy Williams - Hope your day is Spirit-filled and ink-filled (in that order)!DRS Designs-DT, Punchkateerforever, Dirty Dozen Alumni