Well, my sweet friends! It's been a very long time, and I'm not back. However, I am happy to be joining in the fun of making a Christmas card for the Dirty Dozen Christmas Challenge here at SCS! This is an extra special challenge I really wanted to join, and I did manage to finish a card even though it wasn't exactly what I had planned.
I want to honor our beloved Stacy Morgan (Twinshappy) who has hosted this amazing challenge for ten years. She is one amazing gal and a dear friend. Love you, precious Stacy!
This is a super CAS card that was about all I am up to doing right now. But it felt good to color and finish a card. Yay for me! I chose a card where Stacy cut off a portion of an image, and that has never been my style. I am such a chicken! Haha! But Stacy is a card-making machine, so I hope you will join us and make a card to honor Stacy.
I've not been making many cards and certainly have not been uploading anything for a very long time here on SCS. Many of you may not even know me -- it's been so long. I have posted a couple of cards on my blog, but I need to upload another one with an update on where I am in my health journey. For now, I'll just say that I am so thankful to be here and that I am once again being monitored to see where we go from here. I have more bloodwork and see the oncologist in February, and we are praying all is well. If everything looks good, I get another reprieve for three months and have a CAT scan. If all looks good, we'll continue to keep on that monitoring schedule. God has been so gracious to me, and I know He always has me in His loving and caring hands.
I wish you a beautiful and blessed year. I'm sure we are all hoping for a better year. Wishing you God's richest blessings in your life. Sending much love and hugs to you all! I've missed you all so much! Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and for the cards I've received during my journey. You've definitely cheered me on.
Thanks for taking a closer look at my card. And Happy New Year! (((HUGS)))
Date: Friday, December 31, 2021 GMT Views: 941
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 116067
Fri, Dec 31, 2021 @ 7:46 PM
This is so beautiful Cheryl, I love how much it Pops and the offset with the banner is beautifully done too. YAY for feeling up to playing! This makes my heart so happy to see.
Cheryl, thank you so much for celebrating Stacy with us. You are a trooper! Your card is absolutely stunning! Exquisite coloring! Sending you long distanced hugs and thanks for celebrating with us!
Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14114
Fri, Dec 31, 2021 @ 8:59 PM
{{{{Hugs}}}} What a stunning card Cheryl. Your colouring skills are so amazing that this looks 3-D. I have only recently found time to start hanging around SCS again. So good to ‘see’ you in the gallery. Hugs and prayers to you my friend. I know you have been travelling on a tough path. {{{{you}}}}
------------------------------ Heather ...... My Gallery You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late." Ralph Waldo Emerson Founding Member of the Punchkateerz - "You don't have to be crazy to be one of us, but it sure helps."
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: near Lourdes in France Posts: 49914
Fri, Dec 31, 2021 @ 10:49 PM
Happy New Year Cheryl, I'm often thinking about you and I'm really glad to see this in the gallery, your card is beautiful, you didn't forget how to color!!
Registered: November 20, 2007 Location: Northumberland, UK Posts: 13234
Sat, Jan 01, 2022 @ 1:26 AM
Absolutely gorgeous colouring Cheryl, you’ve definitely not lost your touch! What a delight to see you in the gallery, I hope the monitoring delivers the news you need to just keep on keeping on. Hugs to you and much peace and happiness for 2022.
Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 10310
Sat, Jan 01, 2022 @ 7:20 AM
Cheryl, I'm so delighted to see you in the gallery!! Your Copic coloring of this beautiful wreath is outstanding, as always! Continued prayers for you, sweet friend!
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God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: November 1, 2005 Location: Posts: 77145
Sat, Jan 01, 2022 @ 8:45 AM
Cheryl I am so excited that you were able to color and get some creation time. Such good therapy and good for you. This is crisp and clean and you know I love all the white space. Yes the image is partially cut off, and it looks awesome! I knew you could do it. hee hee This is beautiful! This latest news sounds like we need our coffee today. Watch for a message soon. Know that you are loved and truly treasured girlie. Love you! Thank you for casing me, I know this was not easy but you did it. Little by little sweet friend. HUGS!!!
Registered: September 3, 2007 Location: native Texan living in extreme N. GA Posts: 73016
Sat, Jan 01, 2022 @ 8:53 AM
This is beautiful, Cheryl! Your wreath is colored so perfectly & I love it off the edge like this. Blessings to you & prayers for your health to continue to improve.
