Hello
To start this week I thought I would share another postcard made for the Postcard Swap I am participating in. For the month of March we had the freedom to select our own theme so I made use of the beautiful Oxford Impressions’ Afternoon Tea. Strange that I own this set as I do not drink tea and rarely do I drink coffee however if hot chocolate is on the menu then I will happily drink that.
This pot was bought for me many years ago. My Mum spied it outside an antique shop and knew that even though it may have lost its lid it wouldn’t stop me from loving it.
Tea, coffee and import stamped to form little tag shapes overhanging the edge. 
This stamp reminds me of a jar/pot so I layered it over a memo pin to which I added the stamped sentiment. 
Aged Mahogany was inked on all edges. 
On 1st May I will return with a new challenge theme for The Stampsmith Challenge. If you want to enter the April challenge you still have a few hours left to play.
Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you soon.
Wishes
Lynne
A Spot Of Afternoon Tea
30 Apr 2012 49 Comments
in Uncategorized Tags: Oxford Impressions, photo realistic stamps, swaps
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:08:48
Always an inspiration! What a treat to received this one. I have just joined a postcard swap – a first for me, so I was tickled to see a postcard. Have a lovely week.
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:17:14
Lovely piece! I don’t like tea, but seem to live off coffee….Valerie
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:32:32
What a wonderful sentiment to go with an equally wonderful creation. I love tea so this really appeals to me. Tracy x
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:35:58
you never cease to amaze me with your creativity ! another awesome project.
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:36:10
Hi Lynne. Fabulous stamps and I love the tags and stamp pin with sentiment. Beautiful piece…….. completed by the teapot charm. Thanks for sharing…… Hugs Annie
love the treasured teapot from your mum……….it looks like a pearlised finish in your photograph.
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:47:00
I love the way you staged the photograph today – it’s beautiful and really show cases your art work.
Rinda
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:49:31
How cute! I love the quote and the entire collage. Joyous Wishes, Linda
Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:55:07
Your postcard is wonderful Lynne! I love that stamp set, I don’t have it myself, but I enjoyed playing with it at Lucy’s one time
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Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:58:48
I am, most definitely, a tea drinker! I think mom put it in my bottle as a babe! LOL
I love this tag as well as your pot! That quote is great!
Hugs!
Apr 30, 2012 @ 15:08:10
This is so pretty, Lynne! Makes me want to sit down and drink a spot of tea…lol! Have a great evening.
- DebbieK x
Apr 30, 2012 @ 15:12:58
Such a fabulous card, great use of the wonderful OI plate
I love tea 
Apr 30, 2012 @ 15:13:19
What a treat Lynne, love those stamps! You’ve created such a pretty little scene here! I’m very partial to tea myself (especially in the evening)
Great creation! Ira x
Apr 30, 2012 @ 15:29:41
Love the images you’ve used Lynne and the colours are lovely and muted. The only problem is, I want afternoon tea now as well!
Apr 30, 2012 @ 15:46:04
LOL
It would be such an elegant way to live.
Wishes
Lynne
Apr 30, 2012 @ 16:17:42
you used beautiful stamps and made such gorgeous pieces!!
Apr 30, 2012 @ 16:25:45
Beautiful work Lynne. Really love this.
Regards Florence xx
Apr 30, 2012 @ 16:49:39
Love this Lynne, such a great idea having a postcard swap! I love all the elements so apt for the Jubilee year and I drink tea all day:) I didn’t get around to commenting on your last post but the embellishment was stunning, could just see an Edwardian lady wearing it!
Val x
Apr 30, 2012 @ 17:27:47
You have some wonderful pieces on your blog, sorry I don’t have time to comment on them all.
Thanks for visiting me. hugs Kimx
Apr 30, 2012 @ 17:28:58
Gorgeous Teapot Lynne. I love what you’ve done. Hugs Rita xxx
Apr 30, 2012 @ 17:29:12
I just love my visits to your blog. It slathers my soul with prettiness. I never knew my name might mean Lake! I have spent my life in and on various lakes, -figures. We might be related. My ggrandmother(I thing that’s the # of g’s) was a Moncrieff. Well, I suppose that would make me related to your hubby, huh.
Apr 30, 2012 @ 17:36:33
Lovely postcard Lynne. I am a tea drinker but I’m very partial to a hot chocolate too! xx
Apr 30, 2012 @ 17:48:43
Fabulous postcard.I am a tea drinker, so this one really appeals to me on so many levels.
Apr 30, 2012 @ 19:15:27
Beautiful postcard, Lynne. You are so good with photo stamps. Lovely lace
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Apr 30, 2012 @ 19:59:25
just loving this Lynne, that sweet teapot charm is adorable……I need at least 10 cups a day….lol
hugs
Apr 30, 2012 @ 20:01:43
Fabulous postcard Lynne.. I love a wee cup of Tea!!! Lovely assortment of stamping… LOve it! Hugs May x x
Apr 30, 2012 @ 20:23:32
Your postcard look fantastic. I can imagine the tea pot making a super cuppa.
Yvonne x
Apr 30, 2012 @ 20:28:37
fabulous Lynne…such lovely images!!
Apr 30, 2012 @ 20:58:49
Oh so lovely Lynne and I love the teapot too! So many stamps on my wish list! Have a great week. Best, Yvonne
Apr 30, 2012 @ 21:01:17
I love the tag stamp Lynne what a great creation Hugs Elaine
Apr 30, 2012 @ 21:46:45
Love this “tea” themed creation Lynne – any excuse for a cuppa!! Love the images too!
Apr 30, 2012 @ 23:38:26
Love this Lynne! If you ever get to New York I will gladly take you for a Frozen Hot Chocolate at a place called Serendipity. You’ll never forget it!
May 01, 2012 @ 11:17:44
Marjie
If only I had known when I spent a most memorable 30th birthday in NYC. Frozen Hot Chocolate sounds divine.
Lynne x
May 01, 2012 @ 00:00:27
Charming and sophisticated! love it!
Rose
May 01, 2012 @ 00:26:43
Lovely postcard. I love all your creations, so original.
Hugs,
Katie
May 01, 2012 @ 04:30:56
You may not drink much coffee or tea but you certainly know how to create gorgeous art about it. Love this, Lynne. But, more than that, I absolutely love your ‘Lustre ware” teapot. I have some lustre ware pieces that I just adore, as well. Hope all is well with you. Hugs, Gayle.
May 01, 2012 @ 06:53:33
I love your postcard Lynne – it’s stunning.
xxx Hazel.
May 01, 2012 @ 07:08:35
Oh Lynne your tea creation is a dream.
Wonderful stamping work. Love the stamps. xoxo
May 01, 2012 @ 09:14:50
Another fabby Lynne what a fabulous artistic person you are everything is always perfect and pleasing to the eye.
Like you I don’t drink tea (haven’t since I was 4) but unlike you I love coffeeeeee but only fresh … dislike that instant stuff yuk.
Hugs Shirley x x
May 01, 2012 @ 09:19:35
More tea vicar … sorry Lynne couldn’t resist it. Simple divine.
Hugs Shirley x x
May 01, 2012 @ 09:27:26
What a lovely elegant creation. I very often make myself a tray with teapot,china cup and saucer.lace tray cloth… a bit of indulgence! I have one or two antique type cups and saucers.. love em
May 01, 2012 @ 16:06:34
Oh, Lynne, wie wunderschön, wie edel.
Das sind so großartige Stempel, die auch immer wieder meine Fantasie anregen.
Du hast eine so schöne romantische Karte damit gemacht.
Ich habe mit dieser herrlichen Stempel-Platte auch schon gearbeitet.
Es macht total Spaß.
Liebe Grüße xoxo
May 01, 2012 @ 19:03:55
Stunning piece Lynne, love all your little details as usual. Like you I don’t drink tea, but somehow, I have an assortment of vintage tea pots!
Read with interest the post on your altered bottle – a lovely treasure.
Avril xx
May 02, 2012 @ 01:20:53
Lynne, I love your postcard! This is one of my favorite stamp sets! Your image is so crisp. I wish mine came out this well. Beautiful job!
Kate
May 02, 2012 @ 02:51:51
lovely postcard! and what a beautiful teapot! your mum was right about it. and there is no prohibition against hot chocolate in a teapot… xo
May 02, 2012 @ 05:01:38
Such a pretty post card Lynne, I don’t have this stamp set yet! Better rethink that after seeing your postcard! The tea pot is lovely as well. I love tea, coffee and mochas. I’d use it every day!
hugs Lynn
May 02, 2012 @ 13:32:33
Your post card is just lovely, Lynne.
XO Marie
May 02, 2012 @ 20:40:42
Hello Lynne, this is so gorgeous, wow! I love the way you added the text. Beautiful work. Hugs, Wendy
May 02, 2012 @ 21:17:40
I do enjoy seeing your creations Lynne, and this one is no exception. It looks a fabulous set of stamps (and I’m not a tea drinker either!), and I love how you’ve used the images together. The aged mahogany gives a lovely subtle dash of colour and the little teapot of finishes it off beautifully.
Take care
Maria x
May 03, 2012 @ 18:28:50
What a great quote to this sweet meeting over a cup of tea, dear Lynne-it is beautiful with the teapot,and little 3 tags hanging -and the thin lace you used.
and this creation leaning against your pot is a beautiful piece.
I am a teadrinker ,and collects teapots
Smiles and greetings,dear.
Dorthe