Hello again!
Meet today’s card!
This is one I worked up for the CHA-Winter trade show with Party Lights, one of my new stamp sets for Technique Tuesday.
I embossed all the lanterns with white embossing powder and then cut them out. Seriously love the look. Got to admit that I fell in a pretty bad white embossing powder rut for a few weeks there. 
The polka dots were stamped and heat embossed with clear powder. They are from another stamp set, called Passion for Polka (it’s a much used classic around these parts… ha!).
Alright, that’s all I have. Be back again later, gators.
Thanks for stopping by.
Ps… I generally keep the blog to crafty things, but I wanted to share something personal today. Just a picture from a long time ago… in honor of my dad.
One year ago today, I stood in a hospital room and told the doctors (on behalf of my mom, dad and I) that it was time. His heart stopped two days earlier after a rollercoaster ride of a month in the hospital with emergency surgery and lots of lows and few highs. 20 minutes of CPR brought him back (the heart pumped again, but the brain chose not to). His body was rapidly shutting down that day when I had to say it was time.
I remember those final moments so vividly – standing with my mom, rubbing his hand and telling him we loved him and it would be OK. It was so, so fast.
My dad had always prepared us for the moment when the moment came. He’d been diagnosed with a terminal illness many years earlier and had outlived the diagnosis. He never dwelled on the illness. It was just part of life.
One of the last things I told my dad before he had emergency surgery (and before all the lows and highs leading up to those final moments), was to be strong. I like to think he came back at the end so he could leave how he wanted to: With us by his side.
Oh Teri, thanks for sharing…be strong…such a powerful statement. Hang in there.
my heart is with you, I lost my dad last summer – similar situation – all of his loving children and my mom were able to be at his side when he passed … the one day we were all there since before his surgery a rarity for us all to be together.
Bless you and your family, my prayers are with you all.
Sandra
I stopped in to tell you how much I love those lanterns. But when I got here, I was so touched by your personal post story. Sending hugs–be strong.
thinking of you today, Teri
Wow, A beautiful card and an even more beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. ((hugs))
Thank you for sharing your story today.
I love your card, Sending you a big hug today:)
Teri, I love the card, but I love- even- more the tribute to your Dad. Hugs to you and your family!
thanks for sharing you are so brave and your daddy is watching and loving you from above a big hug
What a sweet picture of you and your Dad Teri! Thanks for opening up and sharing something so personal (I know it’s not easy). My hugs go out to you.
P.S. Your card is darling.
Beautiful touching story about your Dad. I’m sure you miss him every day. Lots of hugs to you today!
What sweet little lanterns, especially stamped in white! Sorry for your loss, I know that the memories have to still be so fresh. How neat you had many years with him.
Thanks for sharing, your note is very touching.I also have older parents and I can totally relate to you.
Beautiful, bright card Teri! And very touching words about your Dad. I’m sure he’s watching over you and your family and smiling every day.
The card was awesome. Loved it. Thank you for sharing your touching story. My prayers and sympathy are with you.
What a great card, especially like the dots on the bottom. Sorry to hear about your father.
((((((hugs))))))) Praying you remember all the best times with your dad today.
Thank you for sharing your today.
What a sweet picture of your with your dad. Brought a tear to my eye and reminded me how lucky I am to still able to hold my dad’s hand. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, Betty
thoughts and prayers coming your way…
Sending hugs and caring thoughts your way, Teri. Hoping sweet memories will comfort your heart today.
Very Sweet! Thank you for sharing your story.
Giant hugs to you, friend.
Nice card! Cute stamp set. TFS the pic and memories of your Dad. Loss is soooo hard on our hearts but hoping as you continue through your journey, you will remember the love you shared and the lessons learned.
Thanks for sharing a bit of you. It looks like your Dad is living on with you and through you.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
I know how you feel, Teri! No matter what though our dad will always be close with us in our heart. Hugs to you my dear friend. xx
Beautiful card and beautifully said about your dad. Huge hugs Teri!
Dear Teri, this story about your Dad was so touching, it brought tears to my eyes. Know that your your Dad will live forever in your heart {{{HUGS}}}
That must have been very hard for you. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
Absolutely gorgeous card and even gorgeous tribute to your dad, Teri. <3