T stands for tulips, a toast and trying it..

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I received a fun card in the mail box from CJ. I wonder if she picked up this technique from an on-line class. I love the sentiment and the design.

Looks like tulips to me.

Prosecco on the patio.

After some work tidying up the garden, we decided to celebrate with homemade pizza. We mixed it up with  a  ‘What’s Gaby cooking” recipe for peach and prosciutto  pizza, with our favorite pizza crust recipe from Joan Chang/ Flour. Different and delicious! Cheers to the bubbles!

Outgoing mail
For an envelope exchange

I zoomed in on a free workshop with Judy Detrick hosted by the Society of Scribes as part of their Spring Fest. She had some great ideas for versals /decorated capitals. It provided good inspiration for a June envelope exchange and the card technique was one I picked up from Deb on a previous exchange.

I’ve participated in a few calligraphy zoom classes over the last few months. Sending out some happy mail gives me a great opportunity to send some joy and put new found knowledge into practice.


Comments

  1. My name is Erika.June 22, 2021 at 4:43 PM

    Peach and prosciutto sounds interesting. Actually good. Sweet with salty. And nice card from CJ. Hope you had a great T day, even with the grey skies and rain. Hugs-Erika

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 22, 2021 at 6:41 PM

    What a sweet card from CJ. Certainly not her normal style flowers, but very well done. Looks like sending your happy mail will be well received. It's beautiful.

    Those peach pizza slices look SO yummy. You have a gorgeous back yard. And of course, that prosciutto looks VERY bubbly. Thanks for sharing your lovely happy mail and your pizza and prosciutto with us for T this Tuesday, dear Nan.

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  3. Sharon MadsonJune 22, 2021 at 7:11 PM

    Your pizza looks so good. Pretty tulips. I like sending and getting Happy Mail. :) Happy T Day.

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  4. Valerie-JaelJune 23, 2021 at 12:37 AM

    Lovely card from CJ. Your pizza looks great especially with Prosecco! Happy T Day and have a great week, Valerie

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  5. Let's Art JournalJune 23, 2021 at 3:34 AM

    Beautiful happy mail! Glad you've been having fun with your classes and wow, I'll happily help gardening if my reward is homemade pizza and prosecco - yum 😀. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x

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  6. nwilliams6June 23, 2021 at 3:46 AM

    Beautiful mail you received and beautiful mail you sent - your capital is wonderful. The pizza sounds and looks awesome with peaches and prosciutto and some bubbly - very creative. Lovely patio picnic. Happy late T-day!

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  7. CJ KennedyJune 23, 2021 at 4:58 AM

    Glad you recognized tulips. That was from Pat Blair's Wedge/Triangle Brush SOS Workshop

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  8. Divers and SundryJune 23, 2021 at 7:05 AM

    Lovely tulips on that card, and your lettering is striking. Cool design. I lift a glass to you :) Cheers! Happy T Day!

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  9. Kate YetterJune 23, 2021 at 9:39 AM

    A lovely card from CJ. The tulips are beautiful.
    The lettering class sounds like a lot of fun. I have always been interested in lettering as mine stinks. I m going to look up this teacher.
    Happy Tea day,
    Kate

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  10. LiscaJune 24, 2021 at 8:16 AM

    Wonderful happy mail with cute tulips from CJ. Someone else is going to receive happy mail too by the looks of it. Beautiful capital letters. I used to do envelope exchanges too a few years ago.
    Yes, I'd gladly have a slice of that yummy pizza and some pink Prosecco. Thanks.
    Happy belated T-Day,
    Hugs,
    Lisca

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  11. pearshapedcraftingJune 25, 2021 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely card from CJ and a beautiful card ready to go too! Pizza in the garden sounds like a great idea! Belated Happy T Day, Chrisx

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  12. KarenJune 26, 2021 at 5:33 AM

    Getting your beautiful calligraphy work in the mail is one of my great pleasures! Your patio looks like a great place too devour a delicious homemade pizza!

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