This card is for Lydia's, Kittie's, and TammieE's DTGD Challenge.
How about a story today?
Once upon a springtime... In the village of Laurencekirk, county of Kincardineshire, situated in the valley between the Hill of Garvock and the Cairn OÂ’ Mount (now referred to as the Grampian Mountains) in the Scottish highlands sat a small white cottage. Waiting to wrap itÂ’s arms around a young family.
From the car window signs of new life in the valley. The gales of winter past. Tiny spring flowers blanket the landscape. New spring lambs cover the hillside. They spring to-and-fro playing silly lamb games. As raindrops splash against the window I am reminded that March in the highlands can still be cold and damp. I pull my cape tighter, preparing for the long journey.
A tiny life is about to be born and a long ride to an American hospital (7 hours to be exact) awaits. I prepare to board the last train to England. A new story about to unfold, one I would tell her about as we snuggle together before saying good-night. Her story.
Cheeks the color of rose buds,
Eyes the color of blueberries,
Hair several shades of golden red,
A tiny thumb tucked into perfect heart shaped lips,
A daughter whose name means “Beloved"
The angels rejoiced and the fairies danced.
Welcome wee bonnie lass.
A far away place full of fairy folklore, bedtime stories, tea and toast, blueberry buckle, and the new baby girl who filled the little white cottage in the highlands of Scotland with love.
Blessings,
Susie ~
Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 GMT Views: 3900
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Ink: Grumbackher pan watercolor, SU (Blush Blossom, Barely Banana), Ranger (Vintage Photo)
Accessories: Big Shot, Nestabilities Elegant Labels 4, and Labels 7), IO (Die001-Z), Stickles (Stardust), Flowersoft, Assortment of leaves from my stash
Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Thu, Aug 01, 2013 @ 8:20 AM
Such talent!!! Susie, what an incredible talent you possess! Actually, that should be plural, because it seems everything you do, you do it so wonderfully! Your hand drawn cottage scene is beautiful, your flowers are stunning, your design is fabulous, love the die cut and especially the little book propped up! I love your sweet story and how all your words come to life. Your Bonnie Lass is so bless to have you for her Mum! Love it all!!!
Registered: December 4, 2009 Location: Southern Utah's Dixie Posts: 20587
Sun, Aug 04, 2013 @ 6:23 PM
OMG!! Susie, this is a most delightful and wonderful creation! It makes me think of the Easter eggs that have the sweet scene inside, only this is 100 times better! Beautiful!
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sat, Aug 10, 2013 @ 8:30 PM
Sweet SUSIE!! You are such a package of talent - you draw, paint, and color, you are a fabulous storyteller, writer and card maker - and that is not even scratching the surface - I know there's plenty more where all that came from - but most of all, you bless us and make us SMILE!!!
------------------------------ SUE aka GREENIE - Twisted Sistah Handmade cards because..No one displays an email on their mantle, or saves a FB post in a box of treasures! Nothing is impossible with God!
Registered: September 21, 2006 Location: In the beautiful Sequatchie Valley, Home of the Paper Clip Project - The National Cornbread Festival Posts: 26563
Sat, Jan 04, 2014 @ 7:46 PM
Congratulations! In the General Stamping forum, you're in the FAVORITES BEST OF 2013. See post # 12.
------------------------------ Happy Stamping Vicki One of Kota's Kids ***A Proud Fan Club Member *** QFTD81.... FS295