Every dozen years the Topzwellers poked their heads through the loamy soil near the entrance to the baseball park. As Liane had turned 12 during the last phase, it was her first time as lookout.
Nervously, she looked to her left which caused her left eyeball to pop out of her head. It was like a turn signal or if she wasn’t moving, like a zoom lens.
When she saw that the target was already in place and all systems were GO, her little arms locked into the straight position, fingers splayed, and her underbelly turned yellow.
Keeping her position trained on the target, Liane gingerly touched each of the others with her tail, a signal that they could emerge. She knew that when they were all in position, this would be the greatest night of her life.
... and then what happened - did it all go to plan???? Was it the greatest day of her life?? Can't wait to hear, Darnell.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and slightly other-worldly card too.
Blessings
Maxine
Cute story!
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Marilyn❤️
Nice, that she has shown herself again and after such a long time, you can not be too careful.
ReplyDeleteSweet story and great designed card.
Super story Darnell and card enjoy your day x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the story...but NEED to know what happens next..!
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And the epilogue? Everything like planned? :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat story and amazing illustration.
Have a nice day!
Hugs, Sonja
So I also need to know what happened next. When and where can I purchase the book?
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Diana
Eeep! You left us hanging on pins and needles here!! So cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat beginning, can't wait to see what happens next xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun story! And.......
ReplyDeleteIf someone came along and chopped those up and cooked them with their steak my teddy bear is not going to be happy.
ReplyDeleteCute story and lovely illustration. [Bunny]``
Are they at the World Series game and who is playing? What is Liane leading her Topzwellers to do? When will we find out? What happens on the greatest night of her life? Next chapter, please. The picture captures the story or vice versa. Great job ladies.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the rest and that illustrations if fabulous! Loving this new series you ladies have created!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant illustration and as for the story.....what happened, need to know if the day was the best ever!!, fabulous stuff Darnell, Kate x
ReplyDeleteOK ladies, this was fun, but how does it end? Chewing fingernails in anticipation of the outcome :)
ReplyDeleteMore,more, more please!
ReplyDeleteLove the story with your very cute card. I love Edgar( I named him, hope you don’t mind) is right to be cautious and being near mushrooms is a good idea. Love the colours and how you created the images.
ReplyDeleteAnother darling collaboration!
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You two make an amazing team. What a fun design and story. Keep it going as I love this!
ReplyDeleteYou really need to write a book, girl. Cornelia could illustrate...what a best seller it would become.
ReplyDeletewonderful collaboration of word and illustrations :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun!! Can't wait to see what happens next!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Well, you've got me hooked into the story, Darnell!!! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI get such a kick out of your stories with Cornelia's illustrations, Darnell. Can't wait to you do a whole book!!
ReplyDeleteI'm SMILING!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLynn
Loving the story - and the design to go with is so appropriate. Anxious to read what is next.
ReplyDeleteToo fun!! What a hoot...I agree, you two should do a book about Liane. Hugs to you, Darnell.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, a really super card with super fun images and gorgeous colours, great storty too.
ReplyDeleteSorry Darnell, I can't not remember if I have thanked you for our lovely card, it was really super and thank you so very much.
Kath x
Fancy leaving us with a cliff hanger Darnell, can't wait to hear the next episode, and love Cornelia's great illustration. x
ReplyDeleteYou and Cornelia should put together a book, my friend! BTW, thanks for the beautiful Spring card. If it keeps raining I'm going to need to find a pair of boots like this, except a little bigger! mwah!
ReplyDeleteFun, clever and suspenseful story, Dolly! Love Cornelia's colorful artsy illustrations! Is there a book in your future? Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun story! You never cease to amaze! Hugs. Sharyn
ReplyDeleteThat Liane is a daring one! While she does have her own brand of super powers (that popping eyeball, for example), she still needs to be mindful of the mushrooms that grow in the woods. While beautiful to look at, they can be deadly.
ReplyDeleteOh, stop! This was hilarious, Darnell! I know Rich wonders what could be so funny about a stamping blog... I laughed out loud. Tee hee hee hee!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant story Darnell... can't wait for the next episode xx
ReplyDeleteLove it! Can't wait to hear what happens next xx
ReplyDeleteLove it! And that eyeball 😃😃😃. Intrigued to hear what’s coming next. Love this new series Darnell! Xx
ReplyDeleteI adore this set of images ... and the cute story is something else!! Amazing! Love it. Truly Wonderful. Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx
You've woven such a splendid story for the Topzwellers, Darnell ... and especially for our heroine Liane, on her first outing! So ... we're on tenterhooks ... what happens next?? LYAMYBLMA! Big hugs and bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful story wonderful card, well done. I have started to look forward to these xx
ReplyDeleteOh how I love this Darnell!! The illustration is superb and the story is so wonderful - I love it because it leaves me wondering what comes next - oh the anticipation! You two are an amazing team, so clever and so talented! Hugs, Annie xxx
ReplyDeleteTo be continued.....love it x
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the next episode!! xx
ReplyDeleteI can' wait until the book comes out.
ReplyDeleteGreat story, you are so talented
ReplyDeletelove the ilustration too
hugs Tamara
So curious what happens next...Text and illustration are beautiful! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteOMGOsh, you both make quiet team! I loved the story and I loved the illustration! You have a talent with your words Auntie but we already knew that before you started telling the stories! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeletegreat story!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous combination...you an amazing story teller and Cornelia a fabulous colorist. Love this series.
ReplyDeleteLove this little cliff hangar! You all are quite the creative pair! Wonderful story and adorable featured star--she's adorable!!
ReplyDeleteCute card and story! I didn't catch your anagram but I should've known you had an "easter egg" hidden in that post! Adorable
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun story, Dolly! LOVE the illustrations too! Can't wait for the next installment! Love,Lolly
ReplyDeleteCute and clever!
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