Friday, May 18, 2018

Taking Tea ~ Happy PPF !

Hello!

My goodness, it's Friday again! 

Here's my entry in this week's Paint Party Friday - where the happiest of artists gather, and everyone's welcome:

"Taking Tea" Acrylic and Watercolour on Card Stock
It was one of those paintings that I'd put aside... not sent to the person for whom it was originally intended but,  as life would have it, it became the perfect little acceptance card for an invitation to tea a year or so after it was exiled to the cupboard! 



Click on this PPF Button below and you'll be taken to see a lovely gathering of gorgeous art:


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59 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael18 May, 2018 17:08

    This is so charming and pretty, love it. Congrats on being featured at PPF this week!
    Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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    1. Sue (this n that)18 May, 2018 20:08

      Thanks very much Valerie, really appreciate your comments :D) xx

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  2. JFM18 May, 2018 17:08

    This is gorgeous, Sue, I absolutely love it!!!
    Congrats on being our star artist this week 🎨

    Big Hugs Always 💕

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    1. Sue (this n that)18 May, 2018 20:09

      Thanks so kindly Jan, lovely to have you visit :D) xx

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  3. froebelsternchen18 May, 2018 18:07

    Just great - what a fantastic painting Sue - that is so beautiful and zen-like - adorable! And I love your button- you look so happy!
    Have a great weekend
    Hugs, Susi

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    1. Sue (this n that)18 May, 2018 20:09

      Really lovely of you to say Susi, thanks for visiting :D) xx

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  4. eileeninmd18 May, 2018 21:24

    Hello, your painting is beautiful Sue! Well done! Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:14

      Thanks very much Eileen... have a great weekend too! :D) xx

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  5. DIMI18 May, 2018 21:43

    Hello dear Sue!
    Wow!! Such a great artwork! Love all the details of your painting!
    And the colors are so beautiful! Nice to see you smiling and happy in the picture!!
    Wishing you a happy weekend! Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:16

      Many thanks for your lovely comments Dimi - Cheers :D) xx

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  6. diane b18 May, 2018 22:18

    A nice card. I don't paint but my daughter does.

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:17

      Thanks Diane, I appreciate that and can imagine how you enjoy seeing your daughter's work :D) xx

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  7. Linda Kunsman18 May, 2018 22:18

    this is such a lovely, vibrant card sue! I love how the colors pop off a black background. Congrats on being "cover girl" at PPF with your happy fish painting!

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:19

      Thanks Linda, I was inspired by other artists to use the black background a long time ago, had forgotten how it can give another 'feel' to a composition :D) xx

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  8. Christine18 May, 2018 22:50

    This is a lovely piece, perfect for the occasion! Your PPF link is not working by the way.

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:21

      Thanks very much Christine, cards tucked away seem to find their way eventually somehow!
      I appreciate you letting me know about the PPF link not working too :D) xx

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  9. Debbie Nolan19 May, 2018 00:00

    Sue - wonderful card. Love the shimmer I see on the top of the tea. Hope you are having a super day. Hugs!

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:22

      Beaut to read your comment, thanks Debbie... I love to get a bit handy with the gold paint lol and was glad it showed on my photo! Cheers and enjoy your weekend :D) xx

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  10. Susan19 May, 2018 01:02

    Loved seeing your fish today! Congratulations. Your card is wonderful and I am certain it was happily received. Happy PPF

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:24

      Many thanks Susan - much appreciated... yes, it was. I still get a real kick out of making my own cards :D) xx

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  11. Suzanne19 May, 2018 01:46

    Love your painting, the leaves look so real. Your teacup looks like one of my very own! Have a great day, Sue!

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  12. Nadya19 May, 2018 02:04

    What fun, Sue, to name this lovely little wc show up for the acceptance card!
    Happy PPF!

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:25

      Lovely of you to visit and leave your comment Nadya, thank you very much :D) xx

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  13. Lin19 May, 2018 03:45

    Great card Sue - would love to know how you get that gold edge. xx

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:33

      Hi Lin... and thanks!
      certainly, I use a #2 size long liner brush and load it with gold acrylic paint and then gently drag it around the painting. My hand isn't steady and grip not strong anymore so I don't worry about a straight line... I call it rustic ;D) For a really thick edge, repeat after it has dried.

      Otherwise, I use metallic fine liner pens that are available in gold or silver. Cheers :D) xx

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    2. Lin21 May, 2018 20:56

      Brilliant Sue - thanks. xx

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  14. sirkkis19 May, 2018 04:50

    Your card is really charming and inviting. Love it �� I havn't time this week to participate on PPF, but saw your beautiful fish was in spot lights, congrats ��
    Thank you for visiting and for the lovely comment on my blog.
    Wishing you happy weekend ��

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:35

      Thanks so much Sirkkis, I really appreciate you taking the time to visit, cheers and enjoy your weekend too :D) xx

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  15. Anne Hagman-Niilola19 May, 2018 04:52

    Awesome card! I love your style;-) Greetings

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  16. SandeeNC19 May, 2018 04:55

    I love tea, and cards, so what's better than tea cards! It's beautiful!

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:36

      exactly Sandee! Thank you for your comment :D) xx

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  17. Debbie19 May, 2018 05:37

    you are the star artist of the week?? well congratulations!

    your painting is especially beautiful this week. there is something about white flowers, combining the buds and blooms, spectacular!!

    the tea cup is equally beautiful, it has so much pretty detail...and the shape of the cup is unique!! well done sue, this is a real charmer!!!

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    1. Sue (this n that)19 May, 2018 07:39

      Hi Debbie,
      It's real nice to see our own painting up front on PPF - by random generation we each have a feature and is a lot of fun.
      Glad you enjoyed my painting, thanks so kindly. Hugs :D) xx

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  18. NatureFootstep19 May, 2018 06:22

    Lovely. This is something I could hang on my wall :)

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  19. carol l mck19 May, 2018 08:30

    This is so elegant ~ I love the style ~

    Happy Day to you,
    C & Z

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  20. Gillena Cox19 May, 2018 20:21

    Sue its lovely. Had i received that card i certainly would come to tea 😊

    much♥️love

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  21. Neesie20 May, 2018 02:53

    'Taking Tea' is such a delightful painting Sue. I'm so glad it came out of the cupboard to be appreciated. Congratulations on being star artist.
    Have a wonderful weekend and Happy PPF to you ♥️

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    1. Sue (this n that)21 May, 2018 07:45

      Thanks Neesie, yes, sometimes the destination of a card/painting takes time to become apparent it seems! Cheers :D) xx

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  22. Katie Jeanne20 May, 2018 04:00

    Congratulations on being the featured artist this week, Sue! I remembered your yellow fish from last week the second I saw them again. :)

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  23. Lowcarb team member21 May, 2018 03:15

    Oh this is a lovely card, very pretty.
    Many congratulations on being featured at PPF this week.

    Hope your weekend has been good.

    All the best Jan

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  24. denthe21 May, 2018 04:46

    Pretty picture! I like the texture. Congrats on being featured!

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  25. https://decorcraftdesign.wordpress.com22 May, 2018 03:00

    Beautiful painting! Great choice of colors, I like the contrast.

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  26. sandy22 May, 2018 03:28

    this is so pretty. Your flowers remind me of Van Gogh "Wild roses" close up.

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    1. Sue (this n that)23 May, 2018 07:43

      Thanks Sandy, I googled that painting and, yes, I can see it too! Cheers and appreciate your comment :D) xx

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  27. Jenny Woolf24 May, 2018 17:59

    That's a charming card, I'd have been pleased to receive it!

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  28. Diane25 May, 2018 01:11

    What talent, your flower painting is fabulous.

    Hugs Diane

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  29. Vicki27 May, 2018 12:52

    Such a gorgeous card. I love the way you mix your media/s (or should that be medium? :-)) And a what a perfect acceptance to tea card, too. I bet the recipient was delighted.

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    1. Sue (this n that)28 May, 2018 09:05

      Thanks so much Vicki... it was lovely having this one on hand and, yes, she was! Hugs :D) xx

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