This turned out to be a very thought provoking Challenge for me. What really is my "greener grass"? I own a tiny house that gives me shelter when so many are homeless; and an old car which is reliable enough to to get me to a part time job that I managed to hold onto through the pandemic. The income though meager, pays for my food & utilities each month so no welfare lines for me. I have a large loving family but they all live FAR away, so yeah! for electronics (computers, smart phones, etc) that keep us part of each others lives.
So I asked myself again "What REALLY is my "Greener Grass" ? It's ALL of YOU here at SCS. This online community has been the continuing "normal" for me in this very brown year of pandemic! Since I live alone, stay at home mandates and social distancing were more like solitary confinement in a prison. So this is a thank you to each and every one of you for being part of my normal greener grass - with special kudos to all the hostesses that continued to give us daily challenges to stimulate both our minds and creativity. My life is richer for being part of Splitcoaststampers!
Just realized I forgot to add my glitter gumdrops before taking the photo and it's too late in the day to retake it now . . . . .
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Registered: January 13, 2010 Location: in a constant state of confusion. Posts: 3332
Wed, Mar 31, 2021 @ 10:17 AM
What a great card and great tribute to the SCS community. I think it says what we all are thinking. A lovely group of remote friends who encourage us to be our creative best.
Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7658
Wed, Mar 31, 2021 @ 10:21 AM
Oh Linda, from another Linda, this is one of the sweetest descriptions I’ve ever read, and it’s so fitting that you chose representative people images for the card and sentiment. Great coloring, too! Hope things open up more by you very soon. In the meantime, we’re here for you as a community of creatives.
(p.s. Now I’m intrigued...what are glitter gumdrops?)
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”From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
Registered: March 12, 2008 Location: stamping or writing Posts: 9835
Wed, Mar 31, 2021 @ 1:35 PM
I just assumed that was one big stamp until I read Sabrina's comment about fussy-cutting. Both your cutting and coloring and perfection. And I agree with your thoughts about SCS.
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28801
Thu, Apr 01, 2021 @ 1:46 PM
Girls night out!!! I love your group here!!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40232
Thu, Apr 01, 2021 @ 8:00 PM
This card is fabulous, Linda, a lovely nod to the SCS community here which has been such a support for a lot of members, no doubt, throughout COVID! I love Unity stamps, this one is terrific with all the super colouring~
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 89613
Sat, Apr 03, 2021 @ 3:17 AM
I agree this SCS community has been a huge saving grace for me as well. It has become like a family to me seeing creating, getting comments and all the daily challenges and VSN challenges where we have connected on zoom for some of those challenges it has been amazing. Wonderful card Linda.
Registered: March 8, 2005 Location: Halfway between Dallas and Houston Posts: 23966
Mon, Apr 05, 2021 @ 7:47 PM
Well glitter gumdrops or none, this is a fabulous card! Your coloring of all of these gals is superb! SCS is an awesome community and family. Like you I have relied on it heavily for sanity when we had to be at home constantly. I love the gold strips around the sentiment on the card as well.
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