Liz's Teapot

Almost every image smARTworks carries has a story behind it. 

This is the story of Liz's Teapot:

At least two years ago, my dear stamping buddy, Elizabeth Trachtenberg, placed a "no pressure" stamp request for a plain, simple teapot.  A huge tea fan, Liz went on to explain exactly what she had in mind...

Seems all the rubber teapots on the market were just a bit too fancy, and more "special occasion" than for common, everyday fare... Liz wanted something she could decorate, dress up, and embellish in any way the whimsy took her...

Believe it of not, I got right on it, but for whatever reason,  just couldn't get it right.  Hubby and I would work awhile, shelve it for a few weeks or even months, and try again...

Then last March,  when smARTworks purchased the rubber stamp manufacturing rights to a slug of Angi-B & Company images, quite a few "tea things" were included.  An assortment of tea sayings were added, and come May, we released among others, a "Tea Theme."  None of the "pots", however, were what Elizabeth had requested, and I knew it, so as happy as I was with the release, I was still a tad disappointed.

I have to add that after Liz made her initial request, she never asked again, and I never mentioned it... I'm sure she figured I had forgotten all about it, or wasn't really interested in her idea.  Not the case at all.  The whole thing was very important to me... and I never forgot it (or gave up), not even for a moment...

Then, when Liz became really ill over the summer, I became desperately determined...  I just knew if something happened to Liz before I filled her request, I'd never forgive myself, and would carry the regret to my grave.  In fact, there was a point where I literally begged the Lord to help me get this done...

Sure enough, almost as soon as I put it in His hands, everything worked out, and Liz's Teapot "appeared." 

Of course, once I had the teapot image all set and ready to roll, I still had to wait to rubberize it until an entire release was ready... I was bursting to tell, but I didn't.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth started feeling better again, so when I finally could unveil the existence of her "little teapot, short and stout," and present her with the actual stamp set, she was not only completely surprised, but able and excited to start using it...   

Here is the card I received in the mail on Friday:

Up close and personal what one sees is white embossing on decorative print paper... Very pleasing to the eye.

Seeing Liz's creation "fills me to the brim with happy thoughts," and causes my heart to overflow with thankfulness to the Lord.  He was so good to both Liz, and me. 

Notes: 
-- Liz's Teapot includes a couple other images and a saying -- You can view the entire set here
--The saying used on Liz's card is from WD-179 Brimming

Comments

[Libby]

What a nice story! Now I'm curious to hear more of the stories behind the stamps. Is there one behind you carrying Van Gogh's Starry Night? I was sooo excited when I saw that one in my catalog the other day - it's definitely going on my next order!!! It's my favorite painting!

[CherylQuilts]

What a wonderful story! Funny thing...I have a wonderful friend named Liz, and this teapot looks like hers. Guess I'll be stopping by to shop. :-)

[Michelle]

What a wonderful story! Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs ;-)

[Trish D]

Thank you so much for sharing this - I love knowing (cue Paul Harvey voice) "the rest of the story"