T Stands For The (not so) Big Reveal

I sincerely hope those of you who swapped ATCs have received yours by now.  If not, you must use your discretion as to whether or not you want to share a photo of the ATC you sent your pay-it-forward partner.

I had planned this big reveal.

I made 30 ATCs, one for each and every person who has joined T Tuesday over the years.

I was so proud of these.  Unfortunately, before many of you received yours, the cat was out of the cup and the surprise was no longer a surprise.  The Big Reveal fizzled.

As many of you saw last week, this is basically what I sent to everyone.  I still have a few people to send to because I didn't have their mailing addresses.  And four are on their way as I write this.  Although everyone got ONE vintage postcard, I sent two to Lisca because she collects them.

One thing you didn't see last week and I don't show here, are the nine people to whom I sent a sheet of handmade paper.   I only had nine sheets completed when my blender stopped working.  Since I had to make an executive decision, send to all, send to none, or send to a few, I chose to send to the people who have been most caring, thoughtful, and generous with their gifts over the years.  These are the people who, over the years have sent me gifts that I can never in a million years return their kindness and unimaginable giving nature.  Feel free to share photos of your handmade paper.  It shows what a kind and caring person you have been to me.

Speaking of caring, I received these ATCs last week.

This is from Sharon, aka Foxy Stamping.  Don't you just LOVE the kitty on the postage stamp?  I love it.  So does Bleubeard.  And her card, which has SO much texture, was non-machinable.  It is gorgeous, too.  Of course, I think that looks like Squiggles on the adorable ATC.  Thank you SO much Sharon.  I can always count on you.

This is from the ever caring and thoughtful Linda K at heARTfully inspired.  I've received an ATC from her every year since we've started exchanging them.  Look at this card.  I love the bird and the gossamer ribbon she used, too.  And who wouldn't be inspired by the ATC she sent.  Thank you beyond belief Linda.  You are always so generous and giving.

Now it's your turn to share your T entry this week.  The rules are extremely simple.  Your drink related post may be anything from a photo of a glass, cup, or mug, to an actual drink.  You may choose to share a sketch or a digital, hybrid, or traditional page in your scrapbook, art journal, or altered book.  Maybe you'd prefer to share a tag, or wow us with your photography.  You might choose a postcard, decorated card, or magazine image.  You might even draw an image on a used tea bag.  Or perhaps you prefer to review a place you visited, a movie, or book.  It makes no difference as long as it's drink related.  And don't forget that the more unique and outside the box it is, the better we like it.  Please tie it back here, and please link only to your T post, not your entire blog.  When you link, Bleubeard, the T gang, and I will be by to visit.   Bleubeard would also like to remind you that your photos may be taken any time, even months or years ago, if you choose.


Before I forget, I need to remind you it's time to dig up your Second on the 2nd post. It can be any post, any genre, any length, as long as it's been published sometime in the past.