"It's not what you are that holds you back,
it's what you think you are not."
{ Denis Watley }
He has been a great step dad.. When she was little she always dared
to be different. Pink was her color of choice and she wore anything
that was fashionable. Including his shirts and ties. As she became older
the kids started making fun of her individuality and it seemed to cast a
shadow of doubt upon her. I wish that we all had the power
to be who we want to be......
Now mind you I think I see a bit of it returning.. Bet you can't guess which
one of these gals is her.. (in her defense she still likes the
color pink just not when it is in the eyes) Poor kid has had pink eye
for a week. She has found some pink and aqua sunglasses though...LOL
Last night as I was be-blogging around I came upon Tiddly Ink's
store.. I LOVE her images. They are so adorable. Crocheted
flower is from my sweet friend Sabrina..
flower is from my sweet friend Sabrina..
Don't forget my blog candy...HERE
I found a few challenges that this fits....
Raise The Bar: I used the colors of my daughter's bedroom and the bedspread is black and white
Just Us Girls Sketch: I used a square instead of a circle.. But kept the layout the same.
Just Us Girls Sketch: I used a square instead of a circle.. But kept the layout the same.
Precious image and story, Dawn, and a great picture of the girls :D Glad to hear she is getting more freedom to be who she is again. Great quote too!
ReplyDeleteHow darling, and what a fun story, Dawn. What a great quote to go along with everything too :D
ReplyDeleteLove your card, the image is so adorable and coloured beautifully. Thanks for joining us at SMC
ReplyDeleteHiya Dawn
ReplyDeletegorgeous card and beautiful image!!! thanks for sharing your story :O)
Joey.x
What a cute image Dawn. Very elegant card.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, I love this image - which is colored perfectly and love the colors you used on this card. Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to be different at certain ages and times. I totally understand that. Great picture of all of you! I love the quotation you have at the top of your page.
ReplyDeleteYour card is just precious. I love all the white you left in the image, and the way you used the pins in the crocheted flower is so sweet!
This is such an adorable card!!! One of my faves!!! And I think the relationship your daughter had with her daddy is a blessing!!!Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteDawn, this is too cute! Hey....you are so young looking it is hard to tell your girls from you in the photo! Is she the one with the shades since she has the dreaded pink stuff? Your coloring always amazes me! Gorgeous detailing and adorable card!
ReplyDeleteYour coloring always blows me away, Dawn, and this image is extra, extra CUTE!! Love the beautiful picture of you and your daughters!
ReplyDeleteAWWW Dawn she is a beauty, and this is my alltime fav color combo...Such a hip card, love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! so sweet!! Adorable card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Super cute, great take on the JUGS sketch:)
ReplyDeleteCute pic of all you girls, TFS! And I just love your sweet card, amazing coloring! ~hugs
ReplyDeleteWOW, Dawn, another absolutely gorgeous card!! I love those colors and every little detail you've added....perfect!!! Love it! Hugs, Sabrina
ReplyDeleteA sweet story about your daughter and husband Dawn. A precious bond for sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE your card, it really looks like how you describe her. Fantastic coloring!
Awesome card and what a wonderful story to go with it! Isn't that what we ultimately want as parents -- kids who stand up for what they believe in? I just have to keep reminding myself of that while they are still little!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shading on this image and love that flower embellie!!
CUtie Patootie! SUper adorable image - great card. Thanks for playing with JUGS this week.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, this is so adorable! I love that this image reminded you of your daughter...she's sounds equally adorable! Great card! Thanks for using our JUGs sketch!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Dawn...love the black & pink. Thanks for joining us at Raise the Bar this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is a darling card Dawn!! I just love the pink and black and the stunning coloring of the fun image!! Your photo of your girls is stunning! I really commend your daughter for her individuality!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Chris
What a beauty and such a sweet memory. The flower and pins are extra special.
ReplyDeleteAwe! such a cute card Dawn! That little crocheted flower is darling. Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls sketch challenge - hope you come join the fun Saturday in an all new challenge :)
ReplyDeletelovely post Dawn, the card is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote too!
Blessings!
I love it when stamp images are so perfect for someone as it seems this image is for your daughter! As I look at your 'line up' pic, the mother looks just like one of the girls (young girls, that is)! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is super sweet Dawn, and beautiful colors/coloring as well...I love what you shared about your daughter and seeing this side of your life. Hope your visit was super special...and they look like wonderful girls...including the one on the far left!! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you!
Oh, funny, I had just set out black and pink on my desk determined to use it for my next card.
What a beautiful card this is. I love the design and colours
ReplyDeletehugs syl
Yay for your daughter's individuality!!!
ReplyDeleteThis card really POPS!!! Love the pink & black. You rocked it!
I love Tiddly Ink's images, too!
Gorgeous card Dawn, just love the image you've used. x
ReplyDeleteI just love this image and the story you shared. My daughter always had a unique style of dress too. She still does! Love the card! ITs colored so beautifully and I love flower with the pins in it.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, Dawn, and what a wonderful story behind it. We could all learn from your beautiful daughter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card, Dawn!
ReplyDeleteDawn! I love your cute image, the great coloring you do!! This is a great photo of all of you!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jodi =)
Okay, first what a great story. :) Second, you can't possibly be old enough to have that many teens. LOL
ReplyDeleteThird, I am in awe! I love, love, love this whole thing....set up, coloring, all of it. Wow! :)
What a great collection of sayings you have on the side bar too....I love red shoes. LOL
XOXO
Christy
Oh this is the cutest image!!! Reminds me of a little girl in my life too!!! Great coloring and how fun to see the girls! All beauties... no matter what they wear!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable image! You colored it wonderfully and I love what you did with the sketch! Thanks so much for playing along with JUGS this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is so cute and such a daddy's little girl card. Beautiful coloring once again... And that tie die shirt is wow.... Vibrant and fun. hee hee
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING CARD! I love the coloring and that image rocks!
ReplyDeleteI love this image and the card is just beautiful! What an awesome flower too!
ReplyDeletesmiles...Tammy