Oh my gosh long time no blog! I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas, and I wish all of you the best life has to offer in 2013.
Sorry I haven't been around to visit (I'm hoping to visit everyone by the end of the weekend), but I had to go back to Ohio unexpectedly to help my dad out after his cardiac bypass surgery.
Anyone else have those relatives that if you weren't related by blood, you would have nothing in common with them and would not even be acquaintances with them? That would be my older brother and me. Polar opposites in every sense of the word. I won't give him any more press, but if y'all have those kind of relatives, I completely empathize with you:)
I did enjoy the time with my dad and his new love. How weird is it that I'm talking about my dad's new woman, and he's almost 73! But I'm very happy for him and glad that he's been blessed with love twice in his lifetime. And his new love is so sweet and nice and caring that it didn't even matter that we are political opposites:)
Oh how I missed Ohio (not)! I did love being back in the state I grew up in, but oh how I did not miss the weather. I had forgotten how many different shades of gray the entire sky could be in one day much less 6 days in a row. I think I saw the sun for an entire 5 minutes and could've sworn I was on the verge of developing seasonal affect disorder. Since I spent the entire time in Columbus at the Ohio State University Medical Center, I definitely got my daily dose of the Ohio State Buckeyes and all of the glorious scarlet and gray attire. I left wondering if anyone wears anything other than scarlet and gray and either white or black with some form of OSU or Buckeyes written on their ass or chest!! Of course I left with my own new wardrobe consisting of the aforementioned apparel.
Anyhoo, I finally got around to putting a card together and actually remembered how to upload and edit the pictures.
I have a couple of birthday coming up in January and February and thought I'd better get cracking on these cards or I would completely forget!
This wonderful stamp is from last year's winter Sugar Nellie release and unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it. I've paired her up with some Echo Park papers. The die cut is from Memory Box called Frosty wreath and the sentiment is from PTI. The flowers are from prima and the white pearls are from my stash and the clear liquid pearls are from Viva Decor.
She's been colored up with copics and I've added some liquid pearls and a bit of stickles in stardust.
Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope everyone has a great weekend and a Happy New Year!
I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments: Anything with a sentiment
Charisma Cardz: Anything Goes
Saturated Canary: Picture inspiration
Crafting by design: Something old (stamp), Something new (die cut and paper)
Divas by Design: Anything Goes
Fashionista: Winter
52 comments:
Your card is stunning. Not only do I love your image and colouring, but love the die cut of the snowflakes.
I hope your dad is on the mend. My FIL got remarried at 75.
I have a relative like that...or maybe I'm that relative, teehee.
Sounds like a tough week!
Glad you are back but think it is good that you put your feelings aside to be with your Dad when he needed you! You will always have that memory!
Your card is gorgeous...I love those wet looking drops of snow/ice.
It has a very effective look on your card.
Great card and I love her blue hair. xxx
Hello Shelby
It's nice yo see you back.
Your card is stunning. I love that image and your colouring is wonderful.
Sorry to hear about your dad, I hope he is making a good recovery.
Wishing you a very Happy New Year
Hugs Sue
Hello Shelby! I hope your dad is recovering well now. I know what you mean about being bonded by blood but nothing else - my older brother and I are exactly the same! And the weather in Ohio sounds just like Britain - miserable, lol!
Gorgeous card - stunning hair colouring and love the drops of pearl!
This is beautiful,love the image and fabulous design.xxx
beautiful card Shelby - fabulous for a winter birthday - thanks so much for joining in my blogaversary - it means a lot xxx
Hi Shelby,
Nice to see you back!
Your card is amazing, and I love the way you put these pearls :) Love it!
Sorry to hear about your dad, I hope he is making a good recovery.
Wishing you a Happy New Year
Hugs Anneke
ANother stunning creation Shelby, just love the way you have coloured her hair...
Wishing you a Very Happy and Peaceful New Year
Anne
Hi Shelby, just got your post in my mail. WOW what another great card. I love the colours used, especially the blue hair and I was only eyeing off the memory box die today in my on-line window shopping, if that makes sense. I can relate to you with family. I have three brothers and though I wish them well in life I have nothing to do with them as we are, as you say, polar opposites. They all live in my home state of South Australia and though that is a beautiful state I live in our capital city, Canberra. Over the years it is the family I created that is there for me, which no doubt I'm sure you will relate to. Anyway, love the card how you have jazzed it up. TFS Cheers FiLoMa
Fab card Shelby - the recipient will love it.
How lovely for your Dad - I wish him well.
And I hope you and those close to you have a wonderful 2013.
Shelby, your card is wonderful, as always !
I hope you Dad will be better soon my friend !
xxx
Glad you had a fabulous Christmas and that your Dad is Ok.. and has a companion to spend his time with .
Love the card .. has a real magical feel
Lisa x
Such a stunning image and card. Thank you so much for joining us at Charisma Cardz this week.
Hugs
Laine
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I worked at OSU for a couple of months and I know EXACTLY what you mean about the Buckeyes colours!! Do hope your dad's doing better now, and how lovely that he's found love again...
As to the card - what a magical piece... the bubbles lift it to a whole new level, and I love the delicate die frames!
Alison x
Good to hear you had a fab Christmas and I hope your Dad is better now. Gorgeous card...love the blue hair and mb dies. hugs, Pat K x
OMG!!! LMAO...you know you love Ohio...admit it!!! I was so laffin' when I read your post! We just got some more snow this morning! I can't wait for my hubby to read your post! He is one big buckeye nut! He lives in his buckeye Tshirt! Give me your address and I'll bake some buckeyes for ya...LOL!
Anyways, I do want to extend my well wishes to your father. I certainly do hope he has a speedy recovery! Hugs and prayers to him! And, your card is lovely as always. You are the queen of coloring. Truly, a sweet card! Take care and Happy New Year, hugsss!!!
Shelby!! I missed you! Happy to have you back. I'm also glad to hear your father is doing good and someone is taking good care of him. Your card is so beautiful, she looks gorgeous with her blue hair and I LOVE the liquid pearls. Another stunning creation sweetie. Hugs and Happy New Year, Ivonne
I'm so happy to see your work again. I love the blue and purple and of course you always inspire me with your coloring. Fantastic card!
OMG, FOTFLMAO you kill me, you are so funny! Yep, you can pick your friends but you cannot pick your relatives, lol. Glad to hear your father made it through the surgery okay. My Dad is 70 this March and is on his fifth wife, lol. This card is so adorable, love the snow and the coloring.
This is great. Love the blue hair and your 'bubbles'.
congrats to your Dad on finding true love again.
Blessings on your new year,
Teresa
Such a fabulous card, love the image and the design.
Thanks for playing with Charisma
xx Vee
A fabulous card Shelby and such wonderful colours. I am glad you managed to go home for a while over xmas and hope your dad is doing ok. Wishing you all the best for the new year
x catherine
Totally gorgeous card! I love the blue hair. I'm in OH enjoying all the snow. I'm from here and moved away to GA. Just moved back two years ago. I'm living with my brother and he and I have the same in common as you and your brother. I feel ya! Hope you have a Happy New Year! Hugs, Robin
I hope your dad is on the ment Shelby !!
As always your card is beautiful,love your coloring!!
Whishing you and your family all the best for 2013!!
XXX Heidy
Your card is stunning! Love that image and pretty sure I haven;t seen it before. Beautiful and awesome coloring, love her hair. I hope your Dad is doing much better and glad you are able to be back home.
Sounds like it's good to be back home again:) Your card turned out beautiful. Love the wintery feel of the colors and the Memory Box die cut looks stunning! A fabulous birthday card!
Great creation hun! Hope you have a great New Year! Thanks for playing along at Charisma Cardz! xxx
A great card Shelby, beautiful coloring as always! Hope you have had a nice Christmas, even in Ohio...;) Here we have both grey sky and -4F - but I'm happy to have no relatives at hospital for the holiday - hope your dad is getting better!
Wish you all the best for 2013!
Hugs Kjersti:)
Hope your dad will recover soon Shelby and it's lovely to see you back here again. Sorry to hear that your older brother and you are not two of a kind, but hey, sometimes friends are way better than family. Your card is so adorable, lovely image and beautiful colouring. May you have a wonderful and creative 2013, but I've no doubt as to the latter! Big hugs, Ira xox
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Your card is gorgeous Shelby. The image is coloured beautifully, as always. The colours are just perfect for a winter birthday and love the die cut.
Sorry to hear about your Dad but trust he is on the road to recovery. I know what you mean about relatives too. I have a brother just the same.
Mags
x
oh she is really beautiful, and the hair looks fantastic with those papers. Wonderful job!
xo
Judy
Hey cute thing!!! How are you doing and how are the kids? Are you ready for school to start???? Stupid question I know. You have put the perfect paper together with a wonderful design and I think it goes without saying that your coloring is divine. Are you kin to Bette Midler?
I hope everything is going well for your Dad and I know he enjoyed your visit - love is the best medicine! Yes I too have a relative like your brother so I do understand Sugar. You know Shelby, I am close to 70 and am really pleased that you are happy with your father's new love. We all need to be loved that's for sure.I sure hope everything is going well Honey Bun. You are a big talent and a real sweetheart!
Happy New Year!!
Sandy
Wow this is fab....I love her hair!
Thanks for sharing it with us over at Saturated Canary Challenges! x
WOW.......sweetie her hair is amazing, I love this stamp & you've captured her beauty perfectly. Hope your dad is ok & is back on his feet real soon, its nice he has someone who loves & cares for him & will be there to help nurse him back to full health.......its nice he has a new love.
Happy new year sweetie, all the best for 2013. Thank you so much for your continued support & thank you for the inspiration I find on your blog every time I visit.
Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx
Hi Shelby, hope your Dad is fightin fit soon. Your card is just beautiful. Love your image, the hair is stunning. Love ;the snowflakes framing the image and those lovely dewdrops. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Carolxx
This is so stunning!
Love the blue hair, gorgeous embellishments and papers. :)
Hugs, Anne.
awesome colouring...love the blue hair......thanks for sharing this with the Divas by Design!
xxx Margreet
Oh gosh this is so beautiful! Your coloring is amazing and I love the liquid pearls you added.
I hope your dad is doing better. My dad has recently started dating again too. (He is 70.) At times it is a bit odd but I am so glad he found some one.
Happy New Year!
That's a wonderful story about your dad, the lovie dovie part :) I'm so happy for him and I hope the recovery goes swiftly! I can't relate at all to the sibling thing as after me, my parents said, "Oh Hell no...no more like this!" ;)
Great to see your posts again and your card is glorious with the incredible colors and textures.
Hope you're doing well in the new year and all the best to you and your creativity in this new year.
Big hugs,
Dory Bird
Hi Shelby, Happy New Year hun.
Glad your dad is doing ok after his op and you will feel better knowing he's in such safe hands.
Good job you don't live here it's grey all the damned time, it's officially the wettest year on record and we're all growing flippers!!
Love the card, colouring is ace.
Looking forward to another creative year.
Hugs Sue W.
This is so pretty...thanks for sharing with us at SC Challenges..hugs Debs x
Gorgeous card Shelby!
I'm happy to hear your dad is doing well and it sounds like he has a lovely lady by his side to watch over and help him heal!
I have a couple of those relatives ... being the 2nd youngest of 9 there are quite a few of them. LOL!
Hope you had a marvelous holiday and a Prosperous & Healthy 2013! ;)
Beautifully pearly and frosty, Shelby. A lovely card!
I'm sorry your dad has needed surgery and I hope he gets better soon. I'm pleased though that he has a caring new friend in his life.
We have that same Ohio sky here in Southern England and it seems to have been here for well over 6 weeks (never mind 6 days)! Hope the weather is better for you back home. Happy New Year! Hugs, Lesley
Another Shelby stunner. Glorious colours and colouring and love those papers and embellies.
Sorry to hear that your father was ill hope he is now well on the way to recovery.
Wishing you and your's health, wealth, happiness and success in all that you do in 2013 and thanks for the lovely comments you always leave for me
Eileen x
This is gorgeous Shelby. Fab colouring as always and love the papers.
Thank you for sharing this with us at Diva's by Design.
Hugs Sharon. x
What a lovely creation!! Love the colours you used!
Thank you for joining us at Crafting By Designs.
I hope that you will visit us again!
Hugs
Rene
Hiya this is so pretty, I love the colours and the beautiful image. I hope your dad recovers soon and I have a few family members that I have relationships like yours and your brothers lol. Sorry I am a little late but I hope the new year is a very happy one that brings you many wonderful things
Lindsay xx
Beautiful card Shelby and I hope your Dad makes a speedy recovery.
I totally understand where you are coming from with your Brother - I too have a similar situation - horrible isn't it!
Anyways, Thank you for your support and comments during 2012, they are so very much appreciated and I would like to wish you a HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND CRAFTY NEW YEAR!
I hope you have a great weekend.
Take care
Toodles
Hazel xx
Shelby, Happy New Year my friend. Great job on her blue hair, just love how you did it and the die cut is just right. Love the sentiment, you did not say where it was from???
So pretty.
Hugs, Patricia
aww wonderful die and beautiful card, love the sweet sentiment to
WOW!! Fabulous card, such a great image and your colouring is amazing!
Hugs Judith
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