Greetings! ...from Kimberly Shaw

Aqua Teapot Blessing, passed on to you...

It was a blessing receiving a flickr message from one2c900d which read, "This photo is especially for you..."  When I clicked on the link, this gorgeous teapot, in my favorite color, adorned in lovely gold leaves, filled my screen.  I was overwhelmed and deeply touched by her very sweet thought of me.  It's by Arthurwood pottery, England. She purchased it from a Goodwill store for only $8. While I can't believe someone let it go, I'm glad she found it, got a great deal, and then encouraged me with a picture of it.

one2c900d's photgraphy is lovely, covering a wide range of subjects from intricate details to grand architecural perspectives.  Her Chicago photos are spectacular. She also has a very creative set called "Squared Circles."

I couldn't conclude without pointing you to her Detroit Airport photos, especially 2 stunning videos: Changing colors in the tunnel and Detroit Airport pool.

Her picture massage was timely. It reminded me of Paul's letter to the Thessalonians which says, "Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Aqua Teacup Greeting Card

Painting this aqua teacup poses new challenges because I need to angle the cup differently to see the lovely flowers on the inside.  I shifted the cup to the right, that way I can add a die cut under the saucer to have a place to insert the teabag into the printed card.

I've painted the cup a bit more of a mint green to match the Harrison & Crosfield Peppermint Tea bag.

After sketching the lace and adding Shadow, I'm trying a deep red background because I liked how the color of the teacup contrasted with my red peanut shaped desk.  My favorite thing to do is paint the negative space in between lase.

On the final printed card, I'll  have Georgia Photo Shop something special on the red background.

Aqua Tea Cup

I was pleasantly surprised when my husband brought this teacup home. I flagged it on ebay to watch, but forgot about it.  Seeing I was interested in it, he bid on it for me.

It's my favorite color and use it as a model for a new Birthday Teacup Greeting card.