Folk Art Bird for Christine

Okay, okay, so I ignored almost every single rule of the challenge (which is one good reason this cookie is labelled "non-entry")! But I couldn't resist submitting something just to have the opportunity to express again how deeply grateful I am for @Bakerloo Station's dedication to the site and all of us for the last five years. Though she and I have never met in person, I feel as if we've become very good friends through this adventure together. She is someone I respect, look up to, and trust with just about anything, which is a lot for me to say. I am sure she is going to be blazingly successful in all of her future pursuits. I only hope that she and I will stay in touch - and cross paths in person one day very soon! XOXO, Christine! You're the best!

P.S. I chose to post this photo, of all photos, because of Christine's love for birds. As I was making this piece a while back, I often paused to reflect if Christine - the master of the folk art bird cookie - would think it was folk arty enough! I hope I passed her test! 

Julia M. Usher posted:

Okay, okay, so I ignored almost every single rule of the challenge (which is one good reason this cookie is labelled "non-entry")! But I couldn't resist submitting something just to have the opportunity to express again how deeply grateful I am for @Bakerloo Station's dedication to the site and all of us for the last five years. Though she and I have never met in person, I feel as if we've become very good friends through this adventure together. She is someone I respect, look up to, and trust with just about anything, which is a lot for me to say. I am sure she is going to be blazingly successful in all of her future pursuits. I only hope that she and I will stay in touch - and cross paths in person one day very soon! XOXO, Christine! You're the best!

P.S. I chose to post this photo, of all photos, because of Christine's love for birds. As I was making this piece a while back, I often paused to reflect if Christine - the master of the folk art bird cookie - would think it was folk arty enough! I hope I passed her test! 

I will have more and better words to say later, but I am truly touched. Excuse me for now, but I seem to have something in my eye...

Absolutely TOP,so so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

Absolutely beautiful and so meaningful! Thank you so much Julia @Julia M. Usher and Christine @Bakerloo Station for the amazing teamwork  you nourished and developed through the years. And now looking forward with lots of enthusiasm to the following phase! God bless you❤️❤️

🥺😍🥺😍 I am extremely moved.  Thank you,  Julia and Christine. 

Beautiful! ❤❤❤

Bakerloo Station posted:

Julia M. Usher posted:

Okay, okay, so I ignored almost every single rule of the challenge (which is one good reason this cookie is labelled "non-entry")! But I couldn't resist submitting something just to have the opportunity to express again how deeply grateful I am for @Bakerloo Station's dedication to the site and all of us for the last five years. Though she and I have never met in person, I feel as if we've become very good friends through this adventure together. She is someone I respect, look up to, and trust with just about anything, which is a lot for me to say. I am sure she is going to be blazingly successful in all of her future pursuits. I only hope that she and I will stay in touch - and cross paths in person one day very soon! XOXO, Christine! You're the best!

P.S. I chose to post this photo, of all photos, because of Christine's love for birds. As I was making this piece a while back, I often paused to reflect if Christine - the master of the folk art bird cookie - would think it was folk arty enough! I hope I passed her test! 

I will have more and better words to say later, but I am truly touched. Excuse me for now, but I seem to have something in my eye...

Crying a little bit too . . . 

@Julia M. Usher I can’t imagine anything different as a tribute to Christine @Bakerloo Station, and now after reading through the comments. . . well, you know. 

So beautiful Julia! And what kind and thoughtful words @Julia M. Usher to a lovely and amazingly gifted artist @Bakerloo Station . With the "magic" of technology we can come to know, and cherish, so many others. We don't need to be face-to-face any longer to become close friends with others. I, too, hope that one day the two of you will meet in person . (Can I come?) Hugs across the miles my dear cookie friends  ❤️❤️❤️

Wow!! This is so amazing! Absolutely genuine and so meaningful! Thank you so much both Julia @Julia M. Usher and Christine @Bakerloo Station for the hard work and commitment together behind the scenes.

Cookies Fantastique posted:

So beautiful Julia! And what kind and thoughtful words @Julia M. Usher to a lovely and amazingly gifted artist @Bakerloo Station . With the "magic" of technology we can come to know, and cherish, so many others. We don't need to be face-to-face any longer to become close friends with others. I, too, hope that one day the two of you will meet in person . (Can I come?) Hugs across the miles my dear cookie friends  ❤️❤️❤️

😘

Manu posted:

@Julia M. Usher I can’t imagine anything different as a tribute to Christine @Bakerloo Station, and now after reading through the comments. . . well, you know. 

😘

Heather Bruce Sosa posted:

Absolutely beautiful and so meaningful! Thank you so much Julia @Julia M. Usher and Christine @Bakerloo Station for the amazing teamwork  you nourished and developed through the years. And now looking forward with lots of enthusiasm to the following phase! God bless you❤️❤️

I feel so lucky  - not just for Christine, but for all the many contributors who pour their hearts into this site, and for all of you who cherish the connections with them as much as I do.

Kanch J posted:

Wow!! This is so amazing! Absolutely genuine and so meaningful! Thank you so much both Julia @Julia M. Usher and Christine @Bakerloo Station for the hard work and commitment together behind the scenes.

Thank you - I DO feel a huge bond with my contributors, most of whom I only know here online. Crazy how that works, isn't it?!

How heartwarming ❤️❤️❤️!!! Always optimistic, I'm certain you two will stay connected and meet each other, yet. Thank you both for giving all of us so much of yourself. You must feel that you will always be cherished from all corners of the world .

Your little birdie is gorgeous as is all of your work, dear Julia, and such a meaningful entry ❤️❤️❤️!

Even if you ignored all the rules 😂.... I am sure you have passed all tests! Such a meaningful and beautiful post, love all your amazing works but this one is really special. Such a pity this is a total non-entry because you absolutely deserve to win the prize!

swissophie posted:

How heartwarming ❤️❤️❤️!!! Always optimistic, I'm certain you two will stay connected and meet each other, yet. Thank you both for giving all of us so much of yourself. You must feel that you will always be cherished from all corners of the world .

Your little birdie is gorgeous as is all of your work, dear Julia, and such a meaningful entry ❤️❤️❤️!

Thanks for the kind words, and I remain optimistic about future meetings too!

Evelindecora posted:

Even if you ignored all the rules 😂.... I am sure you have passed all tests! Such a meaningful and beautiful post, love all your amazing works but this one is really special. Such a pity this is a total non-entry because you absolutely deserve to win the prize!

 

So sweet to say . . . thank you! I love your entry too - and all of your work!

So beautiful, so perfect! Really a wonderful tribute!

Kim Damon posted:

So beautiful, so perfect! Really a wonderful tribute!

Thanks so much, Kim!

Flawless work...and absolutely beautiful colors. A perfect to Christine.

Sweet Prodigy posted:

Flawless work...and absolutely beautiful colors. A perfect to Christine.

Thank you!!

So cool, nice and apt idea for Christine!!  I wish you both, Julia and Christine, that you get to know each other personally @Julia M. Usher

WOW, amazing piece of art and so 'Christine' 😍🤩❤️❤️❤️

beautiful

PUDING FARM posted:

beautiful

Thanks again!