T Stands For ATCs

 

 It's time for T and I have

two gifted envelopes I'm about to open. 

The tea bag package hides Erika's return address.

Lisca loves to see postage stamps.  The one in front is from Jo.  This must be new because I couldn't find one with that specific amount of postage.  I know Charles was first added in 2023.  I went to Stamps of the World to find this, with no luck.  I'm sure it's the one designed for International postage.

I had marginal better luck at USPS.  The kitty is Love 2023, which is paired with a puppy that also holds a heart.  At Stamps of the World, I found the two lower stamps, both from the same sheet.  They are Historic Railway Stations of the US and are both Forever stamps first issued in March, 2023.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find the flower and hummingbird.

Erika and Jo both sent ATCs for me.  I knew they are both sharing their ATCs today, and I wasn't sure I should show mine in case they were the same as they sent each other.  I worried because mine would be and is posted first.

Look at the card Erika made for me.  Isn't it charming and lovely?  I want to know how she created the background.  I love the flower and the dots she added all the way around the focal image.

This is what I found when I opened the inside.

I definitely didn't have to worry about repeat ATCs.  Looks like these were all made just for me.

Each focuses on a different drink.  First there's a hug in a mug of something decadent, then there is coffee (check out the "steam"), and finally champagne with lots of bubbles.

I was hoping you could see the dimension on these.  I simply can't thank you enough, dear Erika.

Next up was the adorable ATC wrapped in love that Jo sent.  She explained her reason behind the focal image was because she was thinking of both Bleubeard and Squiggles.  I knew then that this ATC had been created for me (and the boys).

I love how she also made her own limited edition background.

I actually gasped when I first saw this.  What amazing fussy cutting around those wings.

Then I noticed the stamping and what looks like stenciling, too.

I took 28 photos of this beauty and never got a complete ATC in a single one!  Regardless, I love it from the bottom of my grateful heart, Jo.

Now I'm off to drink my Tetley Royal Blend tea.  These two friends have certainly made me feel like Queen for a day!

Although you probably already know the drill, please share a drink related post.  It can be gifts you received, photos, a place you visited, movies, postcards, mail art, junk mail, catalogs, books, sketches, mixed media, drawings, paintings, handmade cards, tags, scrapbooking, or other art that is digital, hybrid, or traditional, a favorite mug, cup and saucer, teapot, coffee pot, or even a wine glass. Regardless, please join us by linking below.  Bleubeard and I will gladly visit, as will other T participants.  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 not just this year.  Please remember to visit your fellow T participants.