I had a real treat this morning, I was invited to a friend's house for coffee, along with another lady, and whilst there we started chatting about cups and mugs and she showed me this pretty blue cup that is part of a set she was given when she got engaged over fifty years ago. I just love the pattern on it and asked if I may take a couple of photographs with a view to sketching it. She was very happy for me to do so.
After my chat and catch up I did a little shopping and then went home for a light lunch and another coffee. My Moomin mini-mug was a gift from my son in Sweden a couple of years ago. It is just the right size for me. Bon appetit!
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This afternoon I did a little crafting to complete my entry for #21 of the Quotes & Lyrics Challenge from The Craft Barn where the words to choose from are Hug and/or Nowhere. I chose the word Hug.
My quote, from I know not where, is 'Keep Calm and Hug Someone'. I have a stamp of a girl and I have a stamp of a teddy bear, but I couldn't figure out the best way to stamp them so the girl was holding the bear, so I decided to draw my own and I'm really rather pleased that I did. I did a quick sketch with a pencil then went over her with a micron pen. I did the background with Neocolor IIs and coloured the little girl with Inktense and Faber Castell watercolour pencils.
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I am also using this tag as my entry for Tag Tuesday this week, where the theme is 'Fright Night'; and all things halloween; bu-ut, being a lazy person, I decided not to do another tag and use this tag as the antithesis of halloween. Hehehe. Why not pop over and see the scary tags already posted?
I double-dog dare you!
Until next time...........
............thanks for popping by to say 'Hi' ((hugs)) :o)) Mo x
Oh, I agree, that is a beautiful mug your friend has.
ReplyDeleteIt's now lunch time here and your lunch has my tummy growling, so I guess it's time to feed it....grin
Adore your tag.
Happy T-day
Hehe - I hope you enjoyed a nice lunch too :D Thanks for your lovely words :o)
DeleteWell done on your drawing - she's definitely giving that teddy a hug. Love the colourful background too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Elaine :o)
DeleteI loVe your drawing and the quote! Your friends mug reminds me of a set we used to have. Happy T day, Chris
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Chris :D
DeleteA Moomintroll mug! I got so excited about it that I scrolled quickly down to the comment box lol!
ReplyDeleteLol - I'm so glad it made you happy :D
DeleteBeautiful vintage mug! Love the tag-so glad you went for it and drew your own imagery-love the sentiment too. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Linda :D
DeleteOne of the T Tuesday group, and I'm sorry, but don't remember who, said she got cups and saucers as bridal shower gifts when she got married many years ago. Apparently, that was a common theme back then. I remember she said she didn't get any two cups and saucers that matched, but each was beautiful in its own right. Glad you enjoyed yourself there and back home with your great looking lunch.
ReplyDeleteI adore your Craft Barn entry. It is simply adorable, and I love the gal you drew. What fun.
Thanks for sharing these cups, your lunch, and your awesome tag for T this Tuesday.
Many thanks Elizabeth. The mis-matched tea-sets are making a 'come-back' over here, so most of us that are older are already 'hip' lol :o))
DeleteThat's a lovely tag.
ReplyDeleteThank you Silvia :o))
DeleteBeautiful drawing and Teacups. I love the mooming one. I didn't think these would still be around, but I suppose they are in Sweden
ReplyDeleteThank you Vicki. Yes the Moomins are very popular in Sweden :o))
DeleteA wonderful tag Mo, and I love the quote too. Thanks for sharing your "tea" with us. I like the idea of all different cups, much more interesting I think. ; )
ReplyDeleteThank you Angela. Your Milk Glass set would be wonderful I think :o))
DeleteThat is a pretty cup and saucer. Your piggy cup is cute.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job drawing the girl and teddy yourself!!
Happy T-Day! :)
Thank you so much Rita. I enjoyed the drawing much more than I would have any stamping :o)
DeleteSending you (and Wee Man!) a virtual big ol' squishy hug from across the pond! Your tag is very sweet. Can't wait to see your sketch of the tea cup.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue :D Sending ((Hugs)) right back to you, from us both :o))
DeleteI'm fond of blue and white china so enjoyed seeing your frieinds cup, a pattern I've not seen. Your "hug" is great.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Thank you Darla, I'm so glad you enjoyed seeing the cup and the hug :o)
DeleteI never made it to "T" this week--just too much to do getting ready for 2 craft shows, but I glad you did so you could share that awesome cup with us!
ReplyDeleteYour tag for the craft barn challenge is awesome--you draw really well! The girl and bunny are very sweet!
Thank you Debs, I'm so glad you like my drawing and enjoyed seeing the cup. I hope all is going to schedule for your craft shows - don't forget photo's huh ;)
DeleteLate for T but wanted to say hello and wish you well.
ReplyDeleteYour friend's cup is lovely and how special to get to sit and enjoy tea together!
Your tag is precious too.
oxo
Thank you so much Patty :o))
DeleteExcellent drawing for this lovely tag! You're braver than I am...
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind; thank you so much :o))
DeleteIt really is a beautiful teacup and saucer and I love your little mug too.
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is fantastic Mo and I love that she is holding the little teddy bear - fabulous work there!! Hugs, Anne xx
Ooooh Mo what a stunning drawing you should definitely do more! She is adorable and a genius idea for the antithesis of Halloween lol.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cup and saucer, great pattern and shape, lunch with the Moomins looks scrummy:-) xxx
This is terrific. Of course you can't go wrong with anything that includes a teddy bear (they told me to say that) but I love this teddy, I would buy him in a minute, and I love the girl with her intense expression and striped stockings.
ReplyDeleteHow I envy your ability to draw. You have made a lovely tag.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anything nicer than a kick back with friends with a nice cuppa.
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is lovely Mo, so sweet. Her hair looks great. I get Wee man likes the teddy x x x
Fabulous tag, and well done for drawing it, it's amazing what we can do when pushed!
ReplyDeleteI Love your Moomin mug! When I went down to London I went to the moo min shop and went a bit mad buying pens, pencils, note blocks pretty much anything :-P
ReplyDeleteA Moomin shop!? Do tell, do tell, where is it?!
DeleteThanks for visiting Caz :o))
How clever, I had trouble finding a "hug" image that I liked, hence the bow, never thought of drawing my own, there again my drawing skills are at stick men level lol.Love your drawing of the little girl with her teddy
ReplyDeleteA lovely tag and great drawing. I do like the neocolour II. Had a go with them at a stamp show in Paris.
ReplyDeleteFab tag, love the little girl. I wish I could draw :)
ReplyDeleteGreat tag, I love your drawing! xx
ReplyDeletekeep calm and just draw :-)
ReplyDeleteI live the mug... So sixties! And I used to love the moomins
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