T Stands For More Reveals

I'd like to begin today by asking if any of you remember way back on February 11, 2020 when Erika and others in New Hampshire were the first in the nation to vote in a primary election.  Back then, there were dozens and dozens of Presidential candidates and I suspect various down ballots, too (persons running for congress, state, or local offices).  For those of you unfamiliar with our political system, a primary can have persons from all parties, if there is more than one person running.  HOWEVER, voters must declare their party affiliation and can ONLY vote along those declared party lines.  Think of it as a runoff and the person with the most votes represents their political party in the general election, which is Constitutionally guaranteed to occur on November 3, 2020.

Why am I stating this?  Because for the first time in my life, I voted by mail and today (Tuesday, August 4) is Kansas's primary.  When Erika voted, there was no mention of COVID-19.  Now everyone talks about little else.  Remember how I said I don't care if I ever drive again, but I need a valid and current Driver's License in order to vote?  Not sure anyone else cares, but just wanted to start with that.  Now for my regular post.

I have received more gifts and ATCs.  I didn't ask for them, I didn't ever expect anything, and I really was hoping no one would send anything.  However, I am always more than grateful when someone takes time to think of me.

These are the three gifts I have received in my mailbox.   The top one came from the lovely Kate.  I can only imagine what wonderful postage stamps might have graced this lovely package had it not been metered.

This envelope came from none other than my dear friend Chris.  

Speaking of an envelope filled with wonderful postage stamps, this came from dear Eileen.

Let's begin with the lovely card in which Eileen gave me permission to use the image of the girl on the front.  Look at that incredible German Scrap.  I always love that.  She also sent some of her handmade stickers, scrapbook buttons, and another adorable little girl.  Can you see the lovely butterfly?  Although I tried to show them, the green card stock has four leaves.  All I have to do is give them a small poke.  No cutting, no trimming.  It's all done for me. And look at the calligraphy.

Eileen continued her mugs and cups onto the ATC.  She always comes up with the most wonderful poems, too.  Thank you more than you will ever know, Eileen.  I absolutely adore the darling ATC and the little envelope it came in.

I was SO disappointed when this came back to me.

I hope Cloudia will let me know her mailing address so I can resend it to her.

Kate sent a plethora of goodies in her envelope.  The gold heart and gold doily were wonderful and went nicely with the lace doily and the other heart.  Kate copied some TH dolls for me.  I'll try to find a way to use them in my art, since I don't really want to fussy cut them if I don't have to.  I have each of the originals, so these I'll be able to play with in my Scraps AB.  Some to/from scrapbooking supplies were included, along with a lovely image I can use in a Paris scrappy journal.  There's even a page of recipes from bygone days.  Then there's the Chai teabag from Yogi.  I love that they have such awesome tags I can use in my mixed media.

Of course, all wrapped up was this lovely ATC.  The teacup is lovely and the tea tag that went with it is incredible.  Thank you SO much, Kate. I am very grateful you thought of me.

I wish I had time to research this postage stamp that came on the package from Chris.  I LOVE it.  I know it's a record album, but apparently didn't get a close look at it.  Not to worry.  It isn't even damaged with a postmark, so it will fit prominently once I have a music oriented page to use it on.

Chris never fails to impress.  She loves to send me cat oriented ephemera, and this time is no different.  All of these are punch outs.  I also noticed some of the epemera this time was birds, all of which had been fussy cut.  I suspect they are left over from her 100 days of envelopes project.  Did you see I got the toucan?  Circles (maybe the size of ATCoins) and smaller were included, along with transparencies, an incredible tag that I love, and the most beautiful card, handmade, too.  

Then there's this ATC, which sparkles with embossing powder and possibly Brushos in the background.  I swear, Chris is the queen of rubber stamping.  Thank you beyond belief for these goodies and the ATC my dear friend.

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.  Feel free to share any ATCs that were late arriving from the swap, too.