Friday, December 20, 2013

A "cuppa" for a faraway friend

I'm sharing this "cuppa" (tea) with a faraway friend.  It's whatever kind of tea you would like it to be and it comes with lots of love.  Merry Christmas to Tracey and her family - sent with lots of love to someone who most always finds something to laugh about even when times are tough.  I even took the opportunity to play with my new metallic PanPastels.  So a little shimmer and glimmer with the love.


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71 comments:

  1. NettyDecember 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Happy PPF. Love the teacup and saucer you have painted for Tracey. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas, hugs Annette x

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  2. Valerie-JaelDecember 20, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Gorgeous cup, full of love! Valerie

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  3. sharonDecember 20, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Love that teacup and how you done the lettering.

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  4. DebbieDecember 20, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    this is so pretty, Gina! I love all of the subtle detail.

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  5. GlorV1December 20, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Nice work on the cup. It's wonderful. Happy holidays to you.

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  6. DVArtistDecember 20, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    A very lovely cuppa a tea for Tracey.
    Have a very happy Christmas and the best 2014
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  7. FayeDecember 20, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Love your cuppa! Especially the steam coming up. Very neat.

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:43 AM

      Thank you Faye - wasn't much inspired but the project for Tracey sparked some!

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  8. Sinderella's StudioDecember 20, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    i love this tea cup!!!! so will Tracey!

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  9. LorraineDecember 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    excellent and thoughtful painting

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  10. GigglesDecember 20, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Gina this is absolutely gorgeous and so full of love...I feel it!! Love the movement of the steam too!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  11. Abigail DavidsonDecember 20, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    That cup looks so cute! Very beautiful art for Tracey!

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  12. minnemieDecember 20, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Now that is one fantastic cup! Love it... and so will Trace:-)

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM

      Thanks so much - I am still thinking about that wonderful elephant drinking from the teacup! Merry Christmas

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  13. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLADecember 20, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    This is a gorgeous piece, with very ingenious lettering, so I'm sure Tracey is appreciating it. Blessings!

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  14. dentheDecember 21, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    Love your little teacup with saucer, very pretty ! Tracey will love it!

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  15. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfDecember 21, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Such a fascinating teacup. :) Happy Holidays!

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  16. ChristineDecember 21, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Festive cup of tea! Merry Christmas!

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  17. soulbrushDecember 21, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    This is awesome sauce friend. Tracey will love it. Happy PPF and have a wonderful Christmas and New Tear too. xx

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM

      Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging words - I have so enjoyed following your art journey - blogging and FB too!

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  18. Tracey FKDecember 21, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    This is fabulous. Love the shimmer and the words woven in It just makes me smile hugely and feel so blessed to have so many special wishes and thoughts from fellow artists. You can't know how special you have made me feel or how wonderful I think this is. Thank you so much

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:48 AM

      Thank you Tracey - you have blessed all of us tremendously - with your wonderful attitude and fabulous art!

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  19. Linda KunsmanDecember 21, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    what a beautiful cup for Tracey-I love how the delicate words form around the "steam'"!

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  20. Tammie DickersonDecember 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    I love the mosaic quality of your tea cup! Beautiful and whimsical with the special messages sent up with the steam!

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      Paper and glue are my favs!!! Thanks so much Tammie

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  21. lorikDecember 22, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    A beautiful cup for Tracey- so full of energy - I must make her a cuppa too:)

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  22. UnknownDecember 22, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    this is so beautiful!!!! wonderful piece for a wonderful lady!!!

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM

      I know that's what inspired all of us - a wonderful lady! Thanks Diana

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  23. Joy MurrayDecember 22, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I love the simplicity of this and the depth. Such a warm painting. Thanks for giving us all a little great love!

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  24. Karla B December 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Happy PPF!This is a lovely cup for our friend Tracey!Merry Christmas to you!Much love and positive energy from Brazil!

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:51 AM

      I can feel all that energy from you - PS - my maiden name was Brezil and pronounced like Brazil! Merry Christmas

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  25. Studio KaufmannDecember 22, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    ooh these metallic pan pastels look very intriguing. Haven't tried them but you have used them to such a delicate and shimmery effect. Tracey will adore this. Happy PPF and thanks for coming over to say hi! Merry Christmas

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM

      It's hard to capture the shimmer in a scan or photo - but they are so lovely! Thanks for your comment

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  26. AnonymousDecember 22, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, I love your cup of tea. Thanks for visiting my blog

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  27. LeoviDecember 22, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    Definitely a nice composition, nice mug!

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  28. katDecember 23, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Oh your cup is hot and steamy, such a comfort, beautiful!

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    1. bellefrogworksDecember 23, 2013 at 8:54 AM

      hot and steamy is comforting - although it's summer by Tracey isn't it? LOL Thanks for the comment

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  29. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    I love your cuppa! and although it is so stinking hot here in Australia, (too hot for a tea really) it looks so inviting! Have a great holiday

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:39 PM

      Thanks Kirstin - it always seems so strange to me that you get Christmas in the summer. Probably cold Christmas seems strange to you!!!

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  30. Tam HessDecember 24, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    What a gorgeous piece! So impressed...love the tribute. So much love and creativity.

    Happy Christmas!

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  31. ireneDecember 26, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I can feel the love by with this was created. Happy holidays to you. I look forward to more connections though our art and PPF in the upcoming new year. Oh, and thanks to the tip about the new metallic Pan Pastels. I love new supplies.

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:39 PM

      I love new supplies too! Thanks for the lovely comment Irene

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  32. Lisabella RussoDecember 27, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Beautiful! I love this cup of tea so much, it's just so filled with love and hope. Lovely!

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  33. JezDecember 29, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    I love the patterns and the muted colours of your painting, and the way you have incorporated the lovely words into the steam from the cup of tea. A little masterpiece.

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  34. PiaRomJanuary 1, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Wow so beautiful the cup and your kind words :) The collage looks real stunning!!! Thank you for beeing part of my blogjourney this year...all the best for the new year to come ♥ Conny
    Piaroms Art Journaling

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:41 PM

      I so enjoy your art Conny - and I so appreciate your wonderful comment!

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  35. Katie Jeanne WoodJanuary 2, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I can feel all the love that went into this beautiful artwork for Tracey. Happy New Year!! xo

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  36. Cath SheardJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    Metallic PanPastels? Wow! How cool...I haven't tried PPs yet but everyone seems to love them.
    BTW I got here via cjs14; it's nice to meet you and read your blog.

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    1. bellefrogworksJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:43 PM

      I often buy new supplies and find I have no use for them (yet!!! LOL) But Pan Pastels are really fun to use and I often pounce them through stencils as well as for coloring. Thanks so much for coming by - it's nice to meet you too.

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  37. bellefrogworksJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks so much Chris

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