T stands for the after-after party

I guess I got a bit carried away last week when I thought we would celebrate the after party.  Seems I got a bit ahead of myself.  I guess good things come to those who wait, and it appears I have LOTS of good things to show this week.  I sincerely hope you don't get bored because I was simply BLOWN AWAY with the kindness and generosity of each of you.  I hope you don't get bored because these deserve credit.

I'd like to begin with my ATC partner, Kathy who totally outdid herself and put my ONE ATC to shame.  Yes, she sent me TWO and they are both beautiful.  She also sent two eco-dyed papers, one of which is parchment paper, although when I first saw it, I thought it was deli paper.  

The tea cup and the mice are fabulous and I love the coffee inspired 5th anniversary cake.

These are the backs of these ATCs.  I've never heard of organic coffee before, so I learned something while admiring these ATCs.  Thank you beyond belief, Kathy, and now I feel like such a slacker.

The next envelope I opened was from Deb.  Her incredible black cats appeared on her blog last week, and I was absolutely thrilled to receive one.  Don't you just love the postage stamp, too?  Of course, when I opened the card,

these popped out all over the table.   I'm still picking up little stars!

Finally, this beauty came to me from Linda.   Many of you saw this card on Linda's blog two weeks ago, but I assure you it is even more sparkly and beautiful in person.

The ATC is out of this world.  I love the geometric background and the paper dolls, too.  Thank you so much Linda.  You shouldn't have, but it seems that you always do.

Two late additions came in the mail this afternoon.  I've barely had time to photograph these and add them to this post in time for T.   I suspect everyone knows where these came from.

Dianne's art is unmistakable and always lovely.  Included in the envelope were some loose pages I can cut apart and use in my art.  But the surprise came

inside the lovely card.  

Lot's of lovely tidbits and permission to use any part of the card in my own art.  However, I don't feel that would be appropriate.  Sort of like cutting up a Van Gogh or DaVinci.  Thank you more than you will know, dear Dianne.  BTW, the front of the envelope is even more beautiful than the back.

And last but not least (didn't I say that earlier?) is this incredible envelope and gorgeous cardinal stamp from CJ.  Again, as I opened the envelope, everything fell out all over my table, including the tiny key.  The ATC even came in its own little envelope.

Isn't it simply adorable?  Happiness is not only T day, but your T day host.  Thank you so much, CJ.  It is gorgeous.

To say I am over the moon is like calling the Queen Mary a row boat.  I was SO honored and know I've also got an ATC coming from Eileen, too.

But now it's your turn to join the after-after party.  Please share your  drink related post or drink related ATC you exchanged.  Your post may also include photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, as long as it in some way relates back to a drink, any drink.  Please share your direct link below and Bleubeard and I, along with the rest of the T gang will be by to visit.



Also, please be thinking about your Second on the 2nd post.  The only rule is, it must be one you have shown sometime in the past.  Any subject, any genre is permitted.