EDM 4 - Draw a mug or cup

I am what one would call a "tea fanatic".  As you can see, I photographed my mugs on a "tea towel". I am also what one could call a "dish fanatic".  What does this mean?  I like collecting tea cups, mugs, and cup & saucers and have WAY too many to choose from for this challenge.  I don't like collecting "just any" mug or cup.  I love picking and choosing ones that are especially visually/emotionally stimulating to me in some way or another... which means some are sentimental, some are skillfully made, and some are just "good looking". 

The pair from my father in law. They were his mother's.

"despite scratches and cracks, i love it"

Painted by me, with my bff, at one of those "paint your own pottery" studios many years ago.

"anytime"

This is my go to mug that I use almost daily. It was a gift from my german friend Katharina.  Beautiful porcelain, big enough for a hearty cup of tea in the morning, and it keeps my tea hot for quite a long time.

xoxo
Char

Snail from Yokohama!

"den-den mushi" is a slang term for snail in Japanese

I made a playful snail etegami this morning with a stamp that my friend Shungo made for me!

A Tribute

On July 9th, 2012 I found my dear Cool Hand Luke "floating" and not swimming when I woke up to check on him.  He had been pale in color and acting strangely by burrowing in the rocks for a few days prior.  I drew out this post card when I started worrying about his health, and I finally added color and finished it with my stamp tonight.

xoxo
Char

EDM #3 - Purses, Wallets, or Bags

This is my wallet.  

Other than identification, discount cards, credit cards, cash, and receipts I have a sticker of a chameleon that my stepson gave to me a few years ago when chameleons were his favorite animal. <3

Need I say more? The bag that goes within the bag!

EDM #2 - Draw a lamp