Lesley, (Marleygo) issued the Twisted Sisters Challenge for this week, asking us who our BFF was, how long you have known her, and why she is your best female friend. Make a card with a floral background, and send it to your BFF.
Sissy Les, this has made me smile all week, to think of my BFF. My Bestie is a gal God sent to me in the very darkest days of my life. We had never met, or spoken, just swapped cards and comments on SCS. I had been gone about a week to care for my mom, and this sweet stranger missed me! She dialed 411, and asked for the number to the hospital where she thought I may be. (who does that?) Your Bestie! You know, the phone rang at the desk of that hospital, just as I was passing by. When I first heard her voice on the phone, I did not know her, and yet her words made me feel as if I was being hugged. That was over five years ago. She called me everyday to check on me and my mom, and when I got home she continued to write, call and send cards, and that gave me peace. And laughs...
We decided we would meet someday, and we did that in Colorado (Mothermark Territory) in July, 2008. She had sparkly blue eyes (full of mischief), blond hair and a smile that would melt your heart. We shared a room, shopped like crazy, ate too much. We saw together with Cindy (and my Bestie danced with the usher at the theater, thus teaching me the power of “Crazy Fun”!) We churched together, prayed together and her family has become my family. Our hubby's are Besties too, and that blesses us both! And when it was all said and done, I still had my eyes and kidneys when I left Colorado! (Lol- sorry, inside joke!)
I can always count on this Bestie, we share everything and I always say that only she & Jesus know everything about me. That is a “God” friend, and He only gives the best. You may know this gal, the originator and Driver of the Twisted Sistah Bus. And if ever you are blessed enough to meet Shirley (wannabcre8tive) IRL, she will teach you the secret of the straws....yes, she will!
I was tickled to pieces to find this digi image at Squigglefly, and is called “Just Two Crazy Ole GalFreinds”. How perfect is that! Thanks for this challenge Sissy, it gave me some precious memories! (and don't ask why she calls me Flirt- I think it's just because it rhymes with Shirt!) Many hugs to all the SCS Sistahs too- each one is precious in their own way, top of the Bus, or not! And remember friends don't let friends be SILLY all alone! LYMI
Squigglefly image was colored with Copics, paper pieced, and masked to add background. Shirt's sunglasses have Crystal Effects, and the flowerbed was made with Kitty Kits from Rubbernecker.
Thanks for looking!
Psst..... Shirt...watch my purse!
Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012 GMT Views: 1252
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Sun, Feb 05, 2012 @ 5:46 PM
Wow! What a great card! I really like this image, and all the colors and details on this card...What a treasure to find such a dear friend, and thanks for sharing...
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Registered: October 21, 2010 Location: in the okanagan in b.c. canada Posts: 13012
Sun, Feb 05, 2012 @ 11:20 PM
AWE PAt...I am so happy you were blessed with such a awesome friend, and part of the "bus"..how cool is that. I agree with splitcoasters too as I dont have nmany friends here IRL but sure getting to know more and make more on here too...:0)...super sweet story.
this card sure sounds like our bus riders...;lol....just kiddin' but I do love that say8in. and gerat how you made that in her fav. colors...and so fun...she will love it...TFS my friend and LYMI...HUGS
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Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 7:49 AM
Wow... what a bff Shirley is. She actually danced with the usher? oh wow... now that would make me giggle. Sounds like God sent you just the right person. Very fun card, great layout and your flower is cool.
Registered: May 10, 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 27879
Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 8:06 AM
Pat, this gave me goosebumps. How luck are the two of you? So special to have someone that is so pivotal in your life. Cherish it!
This image is too dang hilarious. I do believe I need to purchase it. Fabulous creation, better story and thanks for sharing.....hey, I live in Colorado....near Mothermark territory.
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Registered: January 29, 2006 Location: Mount Forest,Ontario Canada Posts: 11610
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 @ 9:59 AM
Ah, therapy on paper in living color and fun. So very special to be so incredibly blessed with such a sister in so many areas that just click with your heart. Love the perfect little scene, and those G-A-W-J-E-O-U-S threads that you and Shirt are sporting
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Registered: October 21, 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 6707
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 @ 2:05 PM
What a lovely story and such a wonderful card! I just love how you both met on this website! There are so many wonderful people out there just waiting to be met. Such a beautiful tribute to a best friend! Thanks for sharing your beautiful story and this sweet BFF card!
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