The Twisted Sister challenge this week is to make a card with flowers on the background....either hand designed or dp. Also, the card is to be made with your BFF in mind so that you can send it to her.
I kind of messed up because I only designed the arrangement of the flowers. Ooops, I messed up again. When I first thought of this challenge, I felt sad because I lost my BF a few years ago. You know God never closes one window without opening another window or door. He definitely opened a door for me on SCS because that is how I met my new bestie and she is a jewel. I can remember when I first met Pat, she was so sweet and at that time we didn't joke. Most of you know I am a jokester. I can remember telling another SCS friend, she is just too nice, but since then I have discovered she has a good sense of humor, too. Most of you know my bestie, Pat Smethers and I am sure you will agree that she is a sweetie. We have gotten together many times now IRL. The things on this card are all about Pat. If I were out on a limb, she would climb out there to rescue me. She is there for me Sunday through Saturday. She is a very trusting friend. Picking Pat for a friend was like picking a beautiful rose as she is beautiful inside and out. The measuring tape represents there is not a tape long enough to measure our friendship. The circle at the top says it all, this is a true story and I have been very blessed by her friendship.
I have made some really wonderful friends here on SCS. I am so glad that I found this site.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 @ 6:57 PM
Getting Kleenex, dialing the phone.....lymi
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Registered: October 19, 2004 Location: Warsaw, MO Posts: 17004
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 @ 6:59 PM
Well, I know you picked one of Pat's favorite stamps - I drew that image, actually, so it was fun to see it in the gallery. Your card is beautiful, and a beautiful tribute to an even more beautiful person - can't wait to meet her in person this year!
Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Stamp Like You Mean It
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sun, Jan 22, 2012 @ 8:46 PM
Sissy, I loved you before I ever met you IRL. You know you made me cry! And laugh too. Look at those two up there. Now I understand your earlier call, asking me if I would be with you if you went out on a limb. I told you I would, no matter what. That is what made me all teary eyed. Don't ya know that Tiggy & Bubba are under that branch, (and not for our safety either) taking odds on who is gonna bust that branch! Lol...they would and you know it! Yeah, they are measuring up, and taking odds. Trouble makers. Aren't we blessed that they have a deep friendship too?
I love every single element on your card, and it touches my heart to read your words. The Trust Ticket is so meaningful- you had earned my trust before our trip to Colorado, and that was the best meeting ever! (Especially since I came home with my eyes and kidneys.) I love you dearly and thank you for taking me under your wing. You are a treasured friend. LYMI, always....
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44981
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 8:08 AM
Shirt....There is no better way to let a BFF know you are there for her other than this card.....this says it ALL!!! You have captured all of the aspects of true friendship on this card! My eyes are still leaking from reading Pat's info on her card! I have to go get another tissue! Thank you so much for playing along this week. I love to hear how friendships are started and kept. BFF's are so very precious! God is sooo good to us in bringing those gals we need into our lives at the time that we need them! Not only ARE you and Pat BFF's, but you both now HOW to be a BFF! LYMI!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: April 20, 2005 Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan Posts: 57568
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:02 PM
Awwww, Shirt, your story of your friendship with Pat really touched my heart. It truly is a gift to find that one special person who is so sympatico with you. You got a double blessing in that your hubby's are great buddies, too. I still hope to meet you and Pat one day....I think you're the bestest, too! A beautiful card from a beautiful friend for a beautiful friend!
I am so late in commenting. So sorry. This is just so heartfelt. It's beautiful. I love the you two sitting on the limb, the flowers are beautiful. I love the ticket. I like everything on here but especially the write up from your heart. You are a special lady I can sure tell that!
Registered: December 24, 2007 Location: Posts: 12163
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:26 PM
Awesome Shirt!! such a sweet story you 2 share, very special, and all you say of Pat is true, she has a heart the size of the grand canyon!!
hugs also!!
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Teapotter's & Twisted Sistah's member The joy of the Lord is your strength. Neh. 8:10
Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Mon, Jan 23, 2012 @ 6:01 PM
Well, Shirt, I think I poured out all I thought about this card talking to you last night, so I had to think a bit about what I wanted to put here in your gallery!
There was no doubt in my mind that you and Pat were going to be making cards for each other - I think you two were destined by God to be friends LONG before you met in Denver - friends from the very second you saw her in the airport in the middle of the night when she arrived! All those wonderful parts of your friendship are all wrapped up here on this card that shows what is in your hearts - to always be there for each other no matter what, the trust, the measuring tape (that is not needed!) - and, as if that were not enough, your DH's are besties too! It all adds up to 2 wonderful friends - Sistahs 4-evah!
And I know all of us who know you both, are blessed as well! Pass the kleenex - again - please! LYM!!
------------------------------ 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!