Crafty Gals May Challenge

Welcome Back Blogging Friends!

Today, I have a challenge from the Crafty Gals Blogging Group over at SCS.  Our host this month is
Tracie and she gave us plenty of time to create.  Thank you Tracie!

So our challenge this month....

"Celebrating Those Who Love Us"

This month's theme celebrates those who have sacrificed so much to help us become the people we are today. This could be mothers, fathers, friends, Jesus, or anyone you'd like to celebrate! On your project, include the following:
1. At least 3 layers
2. At least 2 embellishments
3. At least 1 sentiment

I knew instantly who I would make this challenge card for.  A very special man in my life, my first love, my best friend, MY DAD!

We have always had a very special bond.  He was 17 when I was born and being a young man at the time, he was afraid he would break me if he held me.  As I became a toddler, he was my playmate at night when he would come home from a long day at work.  There were times he worked two jobs to make sure he could provide for our family.  As I got older, he became my best friend.

He is a very kind, honest and down to earth man with a wild ornery streak.  He is rarely home because he is out helping his kids, family or friends.  The man does not know the work NO, but that is part of what makes him so special.  He is very selfless.  He is always there for a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on or a good laugh.  I enjoy the time we get to spend together, though it always seems it is never enough.

This challenge falls on a weekend where it is very important to let my dad know how much I love him and how important he is to me.  I love you dad, you mean the world to me.  Thank you for your love and friendship.  I know I can always count on you.  You have made a difference!

So back to the challenge.  The image is by Fred She Said Designs, colored with copics.  I am taking the Copic Advance online class by Suzanne Dean.  This is my attempt at a rusty truck.  I put some brads, twine and a little heart tied at the bottom.  The heart charm was silver, but I rusted it up with my brown copics to match the card.  I distressed all the edges to match the worn and tattered truck.

copics used

Please stop by and see the other wonderful creations from the Crafty Gals group.

Melina ~ Crafty Scrapper
Jackie ~ Kreate With Me 2
Tracie ~ The Crafty Touch
Carolina ~ Cardolina Scrapolina
Barb ~ Barb's Inkin' into Retirement
Diane ~ Stampin Ldyglfr62
Lela ~ Lela's Crafty Corner
Heather ~ Lost in the Land of Stamping
Patty ~ LaLatty's Stamp 'N Stuff
Jeanette ~ Cre8tive Play: It's Cheaper than Therapy

I would also like to enter this into the following challenges:

The Poodles Parlour - Anything goes

Wags n Whiskers - Distressing

Digi Doodle Shops best - Anything Goes

Paper Craft Bliss - Vintage

Fab n Funky - Celebrate Maleness

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you were able to take some inspiration from the post today.  Make sure to tell your loved ones what they mean to you.  You never know what tomorrow holds.

Have a great day!

Until next time....

Athina