Saturday, August 14, 2010

My Tea Drinking Buddy

Hilary and I go way back ... I mean WAY back! I interviewed her for a temp position when I worked in Derbyshire years ago and from the moment we sat in that office, we just became firm friends. I think it was around 1991 or 1992, around the time my niece Sophie was born. We've been through A LOT together, I even did my pregnancy test on our lunch break at her house (over a cup of tea of course!). So she was the very first person to know that Sarah was on the way. We are the original Yorkshire Tea drinking buddies and I miss seeing her and swapping daily news with her. BUT, I can't believe I didn't get her birthday card made and sent off in time. How awful is that? I promised her I'd make something special and post it asap ... and of course, the new SU Morning Cup set fits our friendship to a tea (to a tea ... get it? Tea Hee!). Hil ~ this is on its way to Duffield!



The card was made using a sketch from the blog, Clean & Simple, it's a really easy one to use and I love its simplicity.

Recipe

Stamps : Morning Cup, Occasional Quotes
Cardstock : Very Vanilla, Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black
Ink : Early Espresso
Accessories : Modern Label & Word Window Punch, 1/2 Crystals, Pear Pizzazz SU Marker, Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Dimensionals



9 comments:

Laura said...

I love the huge stack of tea cups! So cute. The jewels are a nice touch too.

What a sweet post about your dear friend! I hope she has a great birthday!

khalmuz said...

Dear Emma,

So cute and sweet. I like it so much how you combined green and black, :)

Anonymous said...

Oh, I just love this Emma - and the story behind it. Fab!

Anne Laflamme said...

wow... it's super cute....

Debra said...

This is wonderful! I LOVE this set. Great colors and layout.

Unknown said...

I love it Emma! Wonderful work as always! TFS

alexandra s.m. said...

What a beautiful card!
TFS!!

Vicky Hayes said...

I'm sure Hilary will love your elegant card when it gets there! I love the colours you've used. Hope you're enjoying life across the pond and raise a cup of Yorkshire to you!

Krista said...

Love your card Emma !