Warm Up With Some Tea For Two (SCS Label Maker Challenge)

Hi and hello~
Today's card was created for the Splitcoast Stampers Ways to Use It Challenge, which was to use labels on your card.  I have been hoarding this fabulous patterned paper, so the card should feel very special indeed that I decided to use my treasure on it :)

The teapot image, from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Warm Up set, was stamped twice onto white cardstock.  I love this set because it has stamps for coffee, tea and cocoa.

The base was die cut with a circle Nestabilities, while the top image was colored with the Copics you see above and cut out. I cut out the teacups as well and used differing heights of dimensionals to create my little scene.

I used BasicGrey's Marrakech patterned paper on a white card base for a clean yet colorful look. I think/hope the use of white counteracts the busy-ness of the paper. A few squares from the patterned paper were used to create a tablecloth for the teapot. 

Sale Alert: Marrakech is on sale at Embellish-Online.com; save another 20% when you use the saving code word GLITTER in the voucher box.

The Around the Block Label Maker was used to spell out Tea for Two; I cut up it and added it around my image. I think there may be a couple left on clearance at Embellish-Online.com too - last I checked those were 70% off.

The little white scallops along the sides is Doodlebug's Paper Frills trim.

If you are a Sweet 'n Sassy fan be sure to play in my Sketch Challenge to win a new Be Blessed Stamp Set! The deadline to enter your card is tomorrow. The sketch can be seen on this post. If you want to play and do not have a SnS stamp that is absolutely fine! The winner will be drawn randomly, all you need to do is follow the sketch and upload it to the SnS Gallery.

I will leave you with a picture of last night's dinner. I made General Tsao's Chicken at home.  It was the most amazing dinner, and quite authentic tasting, meaning it tasted just like the restaurants in California. Allan really raved over it.

What was nice is that the flavor comes from vinegar and orange rather than a lot of salt, which we need to keep an eye on. Kind of a sweet and sour flavor.

There are really no good Chinese places to eat at in Newfoundland, so this new found recipe is a treasure.

EDIT: I will post the recipe tomorrow :)

Well that's it for today. I am off to start dinner - any ideas?

Happy creating!

Comments

[Lisa T]

What a striking card! I love that Marrakesh paper. :sigh: What BG paper don't I love?! I think you did a great job of balancing the image wth the busy-ness of the paper.

[~amy~]

gorgeous card suzy!!! Your dinner looks yummish!

[Barb Gault]

What a cute card, Suzy! Love the colors you pulled out of the paper and used for the tea pot and cups. The addition of the 'hot pads' are a great touch!Well done!

[Michelle Pearson]

great use of that paper....I still have mine stashed!!

I'm SO coming back for that recipe....YUM! Hubby and I were just talkin about that yesterday and said it'd be nice to know of a GOOD recipe for it! Looks awesome Suzy!

[sheena]

Beautiful card! And I hope you share your recipe!

[Terry]

Suzy...you did it again!! Lovely tea time card.

I want to tell you how much I like the 'words' column on the left. I read them everytime I come to your site - which is everyday!!!

[Darla Welch]

I LOVE the card! I simply HAVE to get Nestabilities.

[Christi]

What a fun card!!

[Denise H.]

Your card looks great. I was looking forward to the recipe for the chinese.

[Lorie]

Oh, Suzy...it is FANTASTIC! I was wondering what to do with that piece of paper...nice, nice job! :o)

[Chris Dickinson]

ADORABLE, Suzy!!! Your chicken looks DELICIOUS!!! Much better than that ribbon for dinner! LOL ;)

[Dell Richards]

What a lovely card Suzy & the perfect designer paper!

The General Tsao's Chicken looks devine! You must share the recipe..

[Anita]

Beautiful card! I love the DP.