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Home » Events & Special Collections (VSN, DTGD, Falliday & more!) » Dare to Get Dirty Challenge Galleries » Dare to Get Dirty Challenge Gallery 2013 » Dare to Get Dirty 2013 Honors Gallery
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The Cottage
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Poster: PaperPunchScissors

 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: 4561
Favorited: 13
Additional Info
Keywords: DTGD13UnderstandBlueB DTGD13Kittie747A DTGD13TammieE
Stamps: Hand Drawn and Watercolored
Paper: Watercolor paper
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

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Tammie E


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Registered: February 22, 2010
Location: OR Coast
Posts: 3935
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 5:21 PM

Nice story, Susie...and I just KNEW you would be back! *grin* This card is AMAZING, and I love everything about it from the cottage in the image to the beautifully shaped flowers that frame it! Simply GORGEOUS! Thanks for playing along in the DTGD challenges!

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Tammie Edgerton
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Tammie E


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Registered: February 22, 2010
Location: OR Coast
Posts: 3935
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 5:33 PM

OMGosh, Susie! I just read the chat thread where you drew your own cottage then water colored it! SHUT UP! Seriously!?! You should totally be illustrating stamps! Did you know Whipper Snapper Designs is looking for new artists? You should talk to them! Can I say I helped discover you??? *snort*

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UnderstandBlue


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Registered: July 29, 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 41882
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 7:32 PM

Oooookay that made me cry!!!! Here I was all prepared to gush about this INCREDIBLE card, you're drawing skills, your 3D "painting" with the flowers and then you had to go and tell that story and make me cry. This was such a perfect end to my evening. I think I'll go to bed now. It's been such a joy to read your comments during this challenge. your daughter is very blessed.

xo

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Blooms in a Box


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Stamp Like You Mean It


Registered: March 24, 2006
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Posts: 38587
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 7:36 PM

Oh Susie.....where to start my friend! Love-love-love your hand drawn image and the beautiful place it rests. Your talent is amazing, and I always say to make a card like this comes from one with a beautiful heart! Dreamy lil blooms. Absolutely outstanding!!!

p.s. tell me your story is true! (Smile)

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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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cullenwr


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Registered: April 6, 2005
Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia
Posts: 14406
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 8:30 PM

What amazing talent you have to be able to create something on paper in the form of this gorgeous card and in the form of this sweet story! Thanks for sharing!

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Wanda Cullen ~ Dirty Dozen Alumni, On design team for Word Art Wednesday, Previously a designer for Color Throwdown and Fusion Card Challenges Cullen-ary Creations...my blog HERE'S MY GALLERY
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Gem35


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Registered: July 19, 2010
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Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 8:39 PM

I was already drooling over this card even before I read your story, Susie - the cottage, the circle window, the simply gorgeous flowers, the open book...then I read your story, OMG, it made your card doubly beautiful! Just when I thought you could not surprise me any more, I find out that you did the watercolor image yourself, WOW! I am awed!

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dini


Splitcoast Artist in Residence
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Mix-Ability Challenge Hostess


Registered: October 19, 2004
Location: Warsaw, MO
Posts: 17135
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 9:25 PM

Well! You made me cry too. Love the depth of your heart from which your words and art flow... Thank you for sharing this with us!

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Dina K. Dina Kowal Creative ♥ Thoughtful Spot Memory Bears
If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint,then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.
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jasonw1


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Registered: February 9, 2010
Location: Mentone, California
Posts: 7361
Wed, Jul 31, 2013 @ 11:27 PM

Susie...amazing....LOVE the hand drawn cottage, the story, your watercoloring, the sweet lil' flowers, all framed with that beautiful diecut! AND I just read your Bio over at Sweet and Sassy blog where you were announced to be the August GUEST DESIGNER!!! WHOO HOOO..... CONGRATULATIONS my friend. You are so deserving of this honor and such a great way to showcase your talent! This card is pinned and FAVED for sure...

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Joyful Stamper
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"She who lives with the most JOY wins!"
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Registered: September 21, 2004
Location: Apopka, FL (outside Orlando)
Posts: 49124
Thu, Aug 01, 2013 @ 2:39 AM

Susie, what an incredible hand sketched cottage and your coloring is absolutely gorgeous. Your flowers are the perfect embellishment for this sweet scene. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.

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Kittie
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susie australia


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Registered: April 18, 2011
Location: Melbourne, Aus
Posts: 51844
Thu, Aug 01, 2013 @ 2:48 AM

If you need an Australian manager, I am prepared to arm wrestle Sue28, Cindy(frenziedstamper) and Helen (warahta). Susie what can I say. I had a little cry at your story and your card. You have left me wanting more my friend. Also HUGE congrats for being a guest designer.

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Susie

Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.


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Registered: January 18, 2007
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 1139
Thu, Aug 01, 2013 @ 5:37 AM

Can't decide which I love more, the amazingly gorgeous card or the tear-jerking story. They go so well together.

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Randa
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Registered: December 30, 2004
Location: Naperville, IL
Posts: 418
Thu, Aug 01, 2013 @ 6:11 AM

Susie,
What a beautiful little piece of art - just lovely!

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Be Encouraged & STAY POSITIVE!!
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