Hi! This card fits today's Way's to Use it challenge: Pop! The flowers and sentiment are positioned on the card with pop dots!
I decided to post this card for today's challenge. I was looking through my cards and realized that this one was never posted here! (I need some thank you cards to send to friends who have been a big support to our family this past week.) And, frankly, I wanted to give this to my Dad's neighbor. You see, Mother had 2 big pit bulls. (They had been my brother's dogs...)And, Dad doesn't want them around, as they are a constant reminder of things that have happened. My sister kept saying she wanted to give them to a rescue organization. I said there was no way, as the dogs were "one family" dogs. So, I decided that the male, the less agressive of the two, could come home with me. Well, he got along with my boxers and with Scout, the cocker/beagle mix. However, he killed my poodle. Tears and a sob story will not help this situation, believe me. I was MAD! We took the dog back to my father's house. The next morning my sister called SCREAMING at me accusing me of having the male put down! What? I took the dog back to my father's house. Dad was there and was horrified that the dog had killed my poodle. (The dog had NEVER done anything like that before, was brought up around cats, etc...) I called Dad and he said that the dog was missing! MISSING??? Okay, needless to say, the dog was gone. Mother had BEGGED us NOT to have the dogs put down before she died. She made me PROMISE not to do it. My sister called me several times over the last few days with veiled accusations, etc. I was so upset that I didn't do much but work. (Notice I've been gone from SCS? If not, well, I totally understand.) Then, last night the dog was back! The neighbor called me to say that he had FOUND the dog in his back yard! He said that he had done this in the past, where he would scamper out the front door and head straight for his yard! (And, the neighbor has 3 toy poodles! And, they were PLAYING with Mother's dog. So, I don't think the dog has a "thing" for poodles...) So, now the dog is back at Dad's. And, my sister, called me and believe me, she KNOWS the dog is back, and said, "Well, I just don't know about you." WHAT???????????? LOL I swear...Merry Christmas! Season's Greetings! Love Your Stinky Sister! LOL
So...That's where I've been. That's what I've been doing. And, seriously folks...I'm ready to start the new year...Aren't you??? Heaven only knows what's going to happen! I'm all ready for another year of adventure!
The image was stamped in Adirondack's Pitch Black and colored in with Copic Markers. I used the Copic Airbrush to shade the sentiment oval.
Finished card size: 5" square
Total time to complete: Under 30 minutes
Registered: June 29, 2004 Location: Sugar Land. Texas Posts: 79521
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 @ 8:59 AM
Glad you shared this pretty card with us.
------------------------------ LizThe joy of the LORD is my strength.Right Brain Madness --My blogProud member of the redDivasKSS certified multi-step stamperFan Club member since 2004
Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 @ 9:03 AM
Beautiful strong, dramatic colors, I really like how you've colored this lovely stamp. I'm so sorry about your poodle and all your troubles right now. Speaking from experience, no one can "push our buttons" like family can!!
Registered: February 21, 2009 Location: Mt. Pulaski, IL Posts: 29131
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 @ 9:41 AM
Faith, what a beautiful card. I think you need to take a vacation to a quiet South Pacific area and relax for a time - you life has been a whirlwind! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Registered: August 9, 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 33063
Thu, Dec 23, 2010 @ 9:45 AM
Good grief, girl! Ok, first I hadn't notice your absence because I've been absent, but now that I know what's been going on with you I just want to fly down there and give you big mushy hugs! I'd say you are due for some good things in 2011. I am so so so sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sorry to hear about your poodle, too. I think I will just go say a few prayers for your family. Oh and the card is gorgeous, as usual . Is Merry Christmas the appropriate thing to say right now? Oy :( Be bless, girl.
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