I feel very blessed to count this week's wonderful Queen, Susie Australia, as one of my pals! She is so thoughtful, kind and generous AND what an incredible artist!!! Her detailed step cards are phenomenal works of art!!!
I chose to case this lovely card: Paige Ellie by susie australia at Splitcoaststampers
I am not sure if you can see, but there are tea cups and tea pots on the background DP....that is how I have gotten to know this sweet Susie, thru her many incredible creations she lovingly makes to bring cheer to strangers in need.
Instead of a little girl, I used this copy of an actual photo. It is the grandmother of a girl I went to high school with in Missouri. I thought it was an awesome shot of her holding the newspaper that reads "Votes for Women". She sure was a beauty...as is our dear Queen!
Sorry for the wonky lighting, it is so foggy here this morning, and I have to go to the doctors...yet again! LOL Good thing I have insurance ;)
Susie, it is my sincere pleasure to honor you as Queen! Hope you have a wonderful week!!! xo
** Thanks Lois-This goes with the Fan Club's central theme, It's about Time!
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*** Too good to be true, this goes along with Friday's Free for All challenge, Tag-a-licious!
Date: Friday, October 18, 2013 GMT Views: 731
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 @ 2:47 PM
Your photo makes this even more vintage. LOVE that! You did a fabulous job cas'ing Susie's card. Love your version, love Susie's version. Well done both of you. WOW! TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 @ 4:51 PM
Oh my goodness Kathleen this is awesome! How wonderful to use a real photo too and I enjoyed the story behind it. Your embellishments are fabulous. You have created an incredible tribute to Susie!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 @ 7:25 PM
Oh my goodness Miss Kathleen, this is so beautiful. I love everything about it especially that gorgeous vintage photo. I rather fancy myself as being a suffragette if I had been around then LOL. I love all the details and feel so incredibly honoured that you made this for QFTD. I hope everything went alright at the doctors my friend. Xx
------------------------------ Susie
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Registered: September 19, 2010 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 8979
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 @ 7:55 PM
Oh, so many beautiful elements!! I especially love the gorgeous butterfly!!
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Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40259
Fri, Oct 18, 2013 @ 10:29 PM
Oh wow, Kathleen, this is a beautiful vintage, collage card!! Gorgeous colouring and use of elements to honour Susie, especially using the tea party dp!! Soft and romantic feel! I do hope your Drs appt went well and you are feeling okay :
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Registered: January 20, 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 7619
Sat, Oct 19, 2013 @ 11:49 AM
Gorgeous vintage card Kathleen. Love the photo of your friend's grandmother ... yes, she was a beauty! Beautiful details and I love that background paper with the teapots and cups.