Monday, August 2, 2021

T Stands For Art From A Friend

 

Please be aware.  If your Second on the 2nd post is the same as your T Tuesday post, please add your link both places.  

Please join me for T at my dining room table.

I was immediately drawn to Bleubeard's and Squiggles' names, 

and completely overlooked my own.  I'm sure we all know who lives near Boston, MA, don't we?  Of course, it's our dear CJ.

I know how Lisca likes to see the postage stamps and this one gives cause to CELEBRATE!
 

Upon opening the envelope, this is what I discovered.  Although you can't see it in the photo, I accidentally sliced through the postage stamp when I opened the envie.  Look at all these wonderful goodies CJ sent me.  Her calligraphy makes my heart pitter patter.  My name has never looked so beautiful.  I also love how Squiggles and Bleubeard are sitting on my initial.  Such a lovely painting and drawing.  Did anyone notice how CJ drew Squiggles with his white paws?  I did!

I loved the way CJ got the anniversary year 8 in the post and how she used it.  Those eight kittens in the tea cups are incredibly adorable.  SO clever.  Note the cute stamp holding the envie in place is a reference to a drink, as are the tea cups.

I wanted to share what I sent to everyone whose name I drew.  Each person received one sheet of handmade paper and two vintage postcards from my stash. 

I also purchased these coffee related postage stamps, which I used to send to everyone.  I still haven't heard from two of my International players whether they have received their ATCs or not.
 
It's now time to share your own drink inspired post this week.  It can be gifts you received, photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, mail art, junk mail, catalogs, 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.  Regardless, please share below and Bleubeard and I, along with the rest of the T gang will be by to visit.   Please link only your T post and not your blog in general.  Bleubeard would like to remind you that old photos are acceptable because they may be taken any time, not just on Tuesday and most assuredly not just this year.  

 


 

 

 

26 thoughtful remarks:

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful gifts and ATC from CJ, enjoy! Happy T Day and have a wonderful week, hugs, Valerie

Lisca said...

Oh I do love this blog post. So many beautiful things. Of course I particularly like the stamps. Stamps with coffee! Wow! Just up your street!
The ATC is very cleverly designed. And i love the Calligraphy letter E. (with the cats, brilliant)
Now I'm wondering what the green drink is.... Mint cordial?
Happy T-Day,
Lisca

Kate Yetter said...

Lovely gifts! I especially like the "E" with the cats. Very creative of CJ.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate

Linda Kunsman said...

what lovely happy mail form CJ. I love the calligraphy design and how Bleubeard and Squiggles were incorporated! That postage is festive and so colorful- too bad you sliced through it...
and the coffee postage stamps are fabulous!!! I had no idea these designs were out there. Your handmade paper is special indeed. Hope the international recipients get their happy mail from you. happy T day!

nwilliams6 said...

Wonderful ATC and goodies - I have one of those ATCs so I know how darn cute it is! I wish we could all swap ATCs as I am VERY fond of them. I just purchased an album to keep them in - told you I am addicted. It is all your fault too - LOL! Happy T-day! HUgz

My name is Erika. said...

That's wonderful happy mail from CJ. From the postmark I guessed it was her or Nan, but if I had seen the beautiful calligraphy I would known it was CJ. TI love the kitties in the cups. Those coffee stamps are pretty cool that you found. I haven't seen them. Next time I go to the PO I need to look because they would be great for art. Hope August is going well and you have a wonderful T day too. Hugs-Erika

one irrational bean said...

So pretty. Love CJ’s calligraphy

CJ Kennedy said...

I'm so glad you enjoyed the package and that you were able to recognize your boys on the bookmark. Thank you for making Tuesday a day to look forward to. Happy T Day.

Iris Flavia said...

Wow, that is very, very beautiful art you received there!! So cute and clever!
And the postage stamp, cute!

J said...

You’ve received some gorgeous ATCs, so cute with your initial and your boys, I love the coffee postage stamps, we’ve made our own stamps when we’ve been in SF, I think it’s only in the USA that you are allowed to do it.
HappyT Day Elizabeth
Jan

aussie aNNie said...

Lovely gifts you are certainly a lovely lucky lady. xxx

RO said...

Isn't it awesome to get such fabulous goodies in the mail? I love everything you received, and appreciate the thoughtfulness of the gifts. Yay! Hugs and Happy Tuesday! RO

Halle said...

What a fun gift! Happy T day my friend.

craftytrog said...

Happy T-Day Elizabeth!
What beautiful goodies you received from CJ, and those postcards and stamps look wonderful.
Alison

Let's Art Journal said...

What an amazing ATC from CJ! I love how you incorporated the teacup cats and the eight as part of her wording, it's just purr-fect ...ha, ha 😀. Lots of lovely goodies too, that's so kind! Enjoy and wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x

Jackie McGuinness said...

Those coffee stamps are awesome!

Darla said...

What a treat it must have been to open that envelop from CJ. One wonderful piece after another. It looks like a successful exchange was made. Hope you hear soon that everyone received their mail.

Divers and Sundry said...

You hit the jackpot! I love, love, love the handmade paper. You have such a variety of talents :) Happy T Tuesday, and thank you beyond my ability to express for all you've done to keep us together over the years.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

Elizabeth; I know everyone is excited to receive the postcards and I hope your overseas friends receive theirs OK !!

And truth, before I even saw her name, I said ...that's CJ's art work

AMAZING and AWESOME !!!!!! wonderful T gifts and you're right, your name
never has looked as great :)☺☺♥♥

the kittens are priceless :) ♥♥☺☺

happy....happy mail :)

pearshapedcrafting said...

Such lovely gifts from CJ! Being a recipient of your lovely ATC and paper I know I am very lucky! Things are not slowing down as much as I would like here - but all is well! Hugs, Chrisx

Sandra Cox said...

What wonders. You got some great goodies.
Love the coffee stamps:)
Take special care.

Elephant's Child said...

What beautiful gifts - to a beautiful person.

Olde Dame Holly said...

Such beautiful calligraphy! And just wonderful art.

Sami said...

A most beautiful hand drawn envelope and lovely stamp too, and the card with the 8 cats in cups is very cute too.
Wonderful gifts Elizabeth.

DVArtist said...

Wow your gifts are just wonderful You are so lucky.

Kokopelli said...

WOW, just went through your photos with the bamboo cleanup! LOTS of work! And you got such wonderful ATCs. Really like the cats in cups card. So cute! I didn't have the time to post for thsi T Day, but enjoyed all the posts and the ATCs. Have a nice day!