This week the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is all about Coffee or Tea. I usually drink coffee in the morning, and tea at night. Whenever my sister comes to stay the night, we catch up over a cup of tea. I thought the Tim Holtz Sizzix Tea Time Die would be perfect to make a card for her:
I made the background using one of the papers from the Wallflower paper pad, and gave it some painty layers with stencils, stamping in paint, and bit of paint spatter with my Liquitex splatter brush (it sure is fun to use).
I cut the tea cups out of the cork paper from the Tim Holtz Textured Surfaces, then painted them with Distress paints. Once they were dry, I added some patterns to them by stamping another layer of Distress paint on with the Distress Damask Cling Stamps.
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $50 gift voucher that will go to one random challenge entry. So please join us for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. You might also be on our Friday Designer Spotlight. Good luck, I can't wait to see what you make!
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What a lovely thought and I am sure your sister will appreciate you sending her a card just because! Love the pretty cups and the soft distressed background.
Posted by: stampersuzz | July 06, 2015 at 07:12 AM
I can't take my eyes off of this gem, Cheiron. So much texture and detail - and, of course, love. What a wonderful creation!
Posted by: Maureen Morton | July 06, 2015 at 09:45 AM
Stunning background, love to see layers. Beautiful card
Posted by: shilpa | July 06, 2015 at 09:55 AM
really, really cute. I love the tiny hearts in the background!
Posted by: paula | July 06, 2015 at 11:06 AM
This is gorgeous. I was tickled to see the little staple on the teabag. Love that! Such a fun and unexpected detail.
Beautiful piece!
Posted by: Michelle | July 06, 2015 at 09:25 PM
Loving those nested tea cups and the great background you created!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | July 07, 2015 at 10:41 AM
Love the painted texture and design, Cheiron! :)
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Posted by: Stephanie | July 07, 2015 at 03:41 PM
What a gorgeous card! Your sister will love it, i am sure! The soft feel to the cups is wonderful on that beautiful background.
Posted by: Maura | July 07, 2015 at 05:00 PM
Cheiron your works hit my heart! the background is one of the most incredible and beautiful that i've seen! I love it so much!!!! Barbarayaya
Posted by: barbarayaya | July 08, 2015 at 12:39 AM
Such a lovely card, Cheiron. The colors and patterns are gorgeous. :)
Posted by: Meihsia Liu | July 10, 2015 at 12:29 AM
If this is the kind of genius crafty gift that one sister makes for the other one, then I'm sad that I don't have a sister! This is a great piece and I really love the background. I also liked how you made the two teacups so individual and unique-- like sisters (or so I imagine)!
Posted by: Andrea Ockey Parr | July 11, 2015 at 01:02 AM
Lovely card! The stacked teacups are wonderful! Hugs, Sandra
Posted by: Sandra | July 11, 2015 at 06:07 AM
Gorgeous card, Cheiron and your background is amazing, it really showcases the gorgeous die cut cups perfectly... :)
Posted by: Emma | July 11, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Lovely card and the hearts are the perfect touch.
Posted by: Ann Custer | July 11, 2015 at 10:42 PM
A beautifully inked and composed work of art for your sis. Well Done!
Posted by: Debstamps | July 12, 2015 at 10:25 AM
Beautiful card Cheiron! The colours and textures are lovely.
Posted by: Anna-Karin | July 12, 2015 at 03:10 PM