It is Teapot Tuesday and this week we are tickling a fellow teapotter. Sabrina is hosting the challenge and she wrote of her wonderful travels to Switzerland. At the very word "Switzerland AND Heidi" my mind went into overdrive.
Many years ago I had a specracular 12 hour train trip from Zurich, Switzerland to Vienna in Austria. It was like dying and going to postcard heaven. At every bend I swore I could see Heidi and Grandpa's little house.
As a girl (and still as an old duck) my 2 favourite books are the Swiss book, Heidi and the Canadian book, Anne of Green Gables. So I have created Heidi-Anne for this terrific challenge.
Heidi-Anne is a tourist visiting Heidi's Museum, she had humble beginnings as a Sassy Cheryl digi stamp. Whilst I did not cut off any body parts, I did have to dislocate her right shoulder and adjust the position of her arm. Originally her arm was sticking out holding a flower. Her other arm was holding a flower too, but now she is pointing at the portrait of Heidi inside the replica cabin.
It is hard to tell in the photo, but this is a stair step card (as if it was ever going to be anyting else for a teapotter). A sepia portrait of Heidi can be seen behind the acetate covered window. The window frame is a digi stamp with many coats of TH distress inks. The shutters were on cream cardstock and also coated with lots of ink. Liquid pearls were used on the shutters, and liquid pen on the bike.
I double checked the challenge write-up before photograping Heidi-Anne and was shocked to read how I didn't get a single thing in the challenge right - NO cows, clocks, chocolate, foreign language....I very carefully removed Heidi-Anne, did a sign on the computer (covering EVERYTHING mentioned in said challenge). I chose German and Esperanto as the languages - Esperanto is considered the universal language (I'm not sure what universe they are referring to LOL).
Because the shutters and window had lots of distress ink on them, double sided tape just slides off...what to do... I removed Heidi-Anne's hat and I hate to say but I had to poke a hole in her head and insert a brad through her head and the window. I replaced the hat and all is good. I had so much fun making this card. Thank you for looking. oh I have come back to do a quick edit, Heidi-Anne's frock and matching coat are paper-pieced, as is her hat.
Have a great week everyone.
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 GMT Views: 1711
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40342
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 @ 3:49 PM
Another gem, Susie!! The first thing I noticed was the picture of Heidi in the window - I LOVED my Heidi books when I was young and still have them on my bookshelf! I always laugh when I read the "adjustments" you have to make to your little people - but the end result is always spectacular :(
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 @ 5:43 PM
WOW again! Another amazing card with details, fussy cutting and just an incredibly wonderful imagination! I can't imagine how long it takes to design and put this together! Into favorites for sure!
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Tue, Sep 24, 2013 @ 6:00 PM
This is amazing! wow!
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Judy
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" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Wed, Sep 25, 2013 @ 6:15 AM
So ADORABLE!!! Susie, Love your wonderful story about Heidi-Anne.....with the German, you could have gone Heidi Klum (wink) But your little miss is DELIGHTFUL!!! She is so cute and I LOVE the paper piecing! LOVE your museum scene too! Your shutters are amazing and I love the wood grain elements for the walls. The photo of Heidi looking out thru the window is wonderful! Love how you have your little cuckcoo clock filled with a little birdie, hence the plumage coming out! LOL so cute! And finally, your wonderful sign to tie up any loose ends! LOVE it all, creative and fantastic that's what you are!!!
Registered: August 12, 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 29244
Wed, Sep 25, 2013 @ 9:32 AM
Oh my goodness Susie!! I think everyone in this gallery would love to receive one of your fantastic pieces of art! I would print up your clever story and frame them together! You are such a wonderfully creative lady!!!
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Fri, Sep 27, 2013 @ 11:09 AM
Hi Susie - having problems again on SCS, so could not send you a PM back - Love this card and how you dislocated and relocated certain body limbs on Heidi Anne - what a unique idea to have a Heidi Museum - Tickled to see the "daily tours" on this wonderful step card - you are one clever gal, and its such a a joy to see your creations!!
My response to your PM - nothing is wrong - just trying to get everything done before I have my knee replacement in 2 weeks - playing catch up, cleaning, shopping (as I won't be able to get out for a bit) and making BD cards ahead for family, since I may not be making cards for a few weeks - thanks so much for asking and for your concern!!! Big Hugs !!!
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Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Sat, Sep 28, 2013 @ 6:30 PM
If little Heidi-Anne ever grows into those feet she is going to be an AMAZON! I just love your weekly creations and the how-you-did it stories.. they give us all such a giggle and laughter is so good for the soul! Your shutter staining ROCKS and as an image surgeon you are un-surpassed! Love the way you wrapped the ribbon on her hat! GENIUS.. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the list of tours and how-to's on your sign. Of COURCE this amazing creation is going strait into my fav's and pinned as well. (I missed you last week but figured out why you didn't have a card:-)