Kelly as soon as I get paid I'm sending some thing for you. Your story time and inspiration projects have help me smile and be happy when life has knocked me down. I have followed you, for years now. If we can't help out when our sisters need a helping hand we do not deserve to enjoy the days and days of smiles and inspiration you have given us. Much love to you, Eric, Nathan and Caitlyn and Doggys. XXX
Beautiful cards! Please, save Molley!! How about if we all can donate some money till we collect the money for the surgery? Right?? I ve been there and it’s so hard to see them suffer but, we don’t have the heart to put them down! They have give us their life to us, they deserve to be cure... ❤️
Gorgeous cards Kelly! We're also animal lovers and these are always such tough choices. Like you, we've had to weigh out the cost vs. life expectancy. In one case, we had to let go of a faithful friend and it's SO hard to let them go. However, we knew she was out of pain and we look forward to seeing her again some day. In another case, our dog was 8 and in great health so we paid for surgery (his stomach flipped but we caught it immediately) and he lived to be 15 and 1/2. So...I'm praying for you as you make this decision, and know that your followers are here to help!
We adopted a senior dog with a slew of breath issues last year. We found a charity vet in our area that offers extremely discounted surgery and procedures. There are actually several here in Houston and I had no idea that was even a possibility because this is my first dog.
Gorgeous cards, Kelly! Per Molly, open a Patreon group, I’ll definitely sign, as I’m certain many others would, too. I’m actually surprised you don’t have one already, and while you’re at it, open another one for the furniture rehabs you and Eric do! ❤️
I'm not as familiar with patreon, although I do make a monthly donation for new material for a completely different hobby (so, I'm unfamiliar with a one time donation through patreon). But, I am comfortable with Go Fund Me ... ???
I’m so sorry to hear about Molly. I believe our dogs are members of the family and it is heartbreaking when one is in need. I see you have started a “Buy Me A Coffee” page. That will be my next stop. Hang in there Kelly, know you are loved! 34.4 K subscribers can’t all be wrong! Oh, I almost forgot. The cards are lovely, as always!
Beautiful! I’m so sorry about Molly. I had to let my little dog go after 17 yrs. He was having too many seizures and had been through enough. It was the most difficult thing I had to do. Praying for God to give you the wisdom, peace and strength to get through whatever the decision may be. I’d definitely donate if you chose that route. I’d use something besides Go fund me, since they charge a larger fee. You might look into give, send go, or whatever those Canadian truckers decided to use after Go fund me wanted to take their money and give it to some other charity of THEIR choice 😡. Keep us posted.
Maybe setup a gofundme for your fans to be able to support you. I would rather make a donation than think of you having to worry about doing a class or something. Not that it wouldn't be appreciated but you have so much on your plate, I would hate to think of you having to carve out that time from your already, immensely busy schedule. You are in my prayers, Kelly! 🤩🤩🤩
Beautiful cards. I feel for you regarding Molly. I have a 14 year old dog that has multiple health issues. Right now, we are just keeping her comfortable with anti-inflammatory meds and subcutaneous fluids 3 times a week. Our fur babies are family, we have to do what we can.
Gorgeous cards, Kelly. My heart goes out to you with your decision for Molly. We just had to make that decision for our sweet little Honey. In the end, we said goodby to her in January because we couldn't put her through the pain of surgery (her issue was different). It is so hard. Sending you hugs and prayers that you'll make the best decision for Molly.
Stunning cards! My chihuahua had both of her back ACLs replaced two years apart. I would only do the worst leg. The surgery here in AZ was only about $2000 and that included meds.
Kelly I would be happy to donate to Molly's cause. I have a boxer who is 11 and he is our 4th boxer to have I don't what I would do without him somedays. I understand the dog connection completely. They are family and you will do anything for a family member.
Oh Kelly, my heart goes out to you about Molly. I know how are you are feeling, and I totally understand the cost factor. I love and appreciate all of your creative cards. I will happily donate to Molly’s cause.
Hi Kelly love your cards and the genuine discussion as you make them. A few years ago our Labrador snapped his acl. We did not have the money for surgery. What we did do was keep him confined to a smaller space and did therapy for him. Most of it we could do at home. It was tough for him to stay cooped up but he did heal. initially it was a 30 day confinement. We just had to be careful with him and not let him tear around with sudden turns. He lived another six years beyond. The surgery we opted not to do as it didn't guarantee any results and is expensive. He lived a healthy loving life beyond. He didn't limp and was not in constant pain after it healed up. Please look into alternatives. Since you work from home mostly it is doable. I also understand the need to remediate pain. There are other things that can be done beyond surgery. Wishing you and your family well on this journey with Molly. it is difficult to see them suffer. xo
I have just started with the layered stencils and appreciate the shading and multi color tips. I have had animals all my life and have had to make quite a few hard decisions over the years...a few I regretted and many were the only option at that time for whatever reason....if your major/only reason is financial please give your fans an opportunity to help, I would love to be able to donate what I can to help....
Kelly have you looked into Care Credit? They will extend credit and let you pay over time. I am not quite sure how it works exactly but I do know that my vet offers it as well as some human places such as dentists etc.
Definitely would take a class Kelly if it will help with Molly. I don't envy you having to make this decision. So so hard. Keeping you and Molly in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about Molly! 😥 Have you thought about starting a GoFundMe? I’d be happy to support and I’m sure others out there might too. Best of luck and hang in there! 💕
The picture is gorgeous! Now for Molly call some of the Veterinary Schools they have hospital. They were much cheaper when my dog had to have surgery, about half the cost.
These are so beautiful! I'd say offer a live class to raise money for the surgery. It could be live on zoom and also available for those who want to pay, but can't make it to the live. Why not? I'm sure many of your followers (including myself) would be happy to take it!
We did the same surgery with our dog last year. She's a smaller dog than your Molly, only about 45 lbs. And a year later, she is still limping on that leg. We have decided to forgo a second surgery and just keep her pain and inflammation down with daily medication. The one side effect that we were told was probable, arthritis in the joint, seems to be exactly what she has developed. It's such a hard decision because you don't want them to be in pain, but $5,000 is a big chunk of change. Prayers for your peace and prayers for your puppy
Oh I’ve been there with my 14 yr old pups. He had lymphoma …I opted for letting him go only because of his age and the cost of chemo being more than my income could afford. I do understand your situation. Now i didn’t think i wanted these stencils until you did these cards! Beautiful Kelly!
Beautiful cards.. Love the stamp and stencil technique. Awesome colors.. Sorry about Molly. I hope that you are able to get her taken care of.. My 11 yr. old Franke I just found out has Cushing syndrome and we see the dr. this Friday to go over what to do.. it scares me. She emailed re his blood work.. They are too precious to us and we hate to see them hurt, have health issues and I would do anything for him.. I don't have a u-tube channel to raise money but I hope it works for you and you get her taken care of.. Molly will be in my prayers.
Lovely cards and thanks for the reminder. I tried to get quotes for pet insurance in January when she arrived but I didn’t have all the information I needed to get an online quote back then. Today I phoned up, got a quote, bought pet insurance for my seeing eye dog. Kinda need her in good functioning order… not to mention she is absolutely adorable with a heart of gold so it would break my heart for anything to happen to her. I sat here and listened to your story looking at my girl and thinking OMG. So glad the cancer scare is over. You’ve got to be feeling like life is chucking everything at you at the moment. I will totally sign up for a class or series of classes. I love your videos. Silkie and I will watch them together… well, I’ll watch them while she uses me as a pillow. And we’ll both send good vibes to Molly. And Silkie will send “ew” vibes to Emma because Silkie is DISGUSTED by dog poo. She’ll eat bird poo though, then throw it back up. While walking/working. Argh. (lol)
Great cards! Our dogs are our babies. We do what we need to for them and figure it out. Our most senior dog was well over the average when we lost him. I say this because pain meds for dogs have come a long way since the very first dog we had.
As a dog momma myself, I feel for you making this decision. I’m in for a donation in whatever way it happens. Class, card purchase or whatever is decided on. Hugs!
I am so sorry to hear about Molly's diagnosis Kelly. . U completely understand how you feel. We have a pit/lab mix with hip dysplasia and it kills me to see him in pain. I am in Ohio as well and hubby and I have considered moving to a warmer climate because the cold makes his pain so much worse. I love the ideas that have been given like, buy Molly a coffee, live classes, card sales or auctions and I would also consider selling some of your old stamps that you would no longer use. I know I would love, love, love to buy this set if you ever sell it, as well as being up for the other options. I have been subscribed to your channel for years and, although I very seldom comment, I have liked and saved all of your videos because you show so many great techniques and copic coloring (which I still haven't gotten the hang of yet...lol). You also introduce so many gorgeous stamp sets, but unfortunately I can't buy them all or I might end up in divorce court 🤣😂🤣 I am just so thankful that you have shown us so many great options and will continue watching. Know that I will keep you, Eric, the kiddos and doggies in my prayers. You are an amazing woman and I know you will do what is best for Molly. Hugs and prayers to you all !!! ❤
Kelly, many good suggestions here for raising money for Molly’s surgery. Please be sure to post whatever you choose. I would be happy to make a donation in thanks to you for your videos. Hugs.
Very beautiful cards. I love the layering stencils. It makes everyone look like they can color. It is so hard making the best, or the right decision when you have an older pet. Even if you don’t need to be concerned about the finances it is a balancing act on whether the recovery time and pain is worth it for their quality of life. I think you might be surprised by the support you will get from your subscribers.
Oh Kelly we are going through a similar thing my dog is so special to us and is getting old and struggling with his hip I so hate it , beautiful cards xx
Beautiful, beautiful cards…..tulips are my favorite flowers and these are pretty! So sorry about your Molly…letting go or not letting is so, so difficult to decide but I am sure you will make the right choice for Molly…hugs 🤗🌷🐾
Wow, these cards are beautiful! I feel you with your fur baby. Mine had surgery and they found her internal organs were attached to the side of her abdomen. They tried to fix it but she got an intestinal blockage which either works itself out or not. I had to take her to an emergency vet and she died that night. I cried for a solid 2 weeks and then every night for months. She was my heart. She got me through so much. She was the cutest, sweetest dog ever. Both vets sent nice flowers. The first vet only made me pay for the first surgery and the second vet only charged half and it was still $2000. I think that's part of the reason I haven't gotten another dog. I just wouldn't be able to pay like that again. My parents helped me with her and they're both gone now. I'm praying for you and Molly because I know it's tough. 💗 I have no ideas on raising money. I've had to go back to work at 65 because things have just gone up so much.
Hi Kelly! These cards are beautiful. Thinking of you at this difficult time regarding Molly. I noticed a few people mentioned Care Credit. I've used it before for my pets and I'm so glad I did. Their payments are reasonable and in times of need (with vet costs being a high as they are) it's nice to have the option to use it and not wonder if I can afford the care my fur-baby needs. I started with it because I had an elderly dog that got a tooth abscess many years ago. I wasn't in a position to pay the $1500 out of pocket but couldn't imagine losing my girl because of a bad tooth. Since then, I've used it many times and it's been a blessing.
Beautiful cards! I totally agree with Jamie. Patreon is the way to go & you could offer classes and or videos. Either way, I would love to donate to Molly in my dog Brodie's name. We found out he had cancer when he tore his Rt ACL and we couldn't help him.
Beautiful cards Kelly. I feel for you with Molly. Making life decisions for our fur babies is so hard. I’m kind of in a similar situation with my sweet dog. She’s a rescue and was two or three when I got her and I’ve had her for 11 years, so she’s old. She’s going deaf and blind and has doggy dementia. I had to have what teeth she had left, pulled. Other than can only see shadows and runs into things, can’t hear me calling her, having to gum her food and having accidents in the house, she’s actually in pretty good health. She limps too, the joint in her right leg is degenerating, but as long as I give her her meds she does pretty good.
I’m in. Let me know where to send. Beautiful cards. I am a long time follower who aspires to one day be able to do justice with my Copic collection. You provide a lot of inspiration for me. Prayers & funding for Molly.
Beautiful cards. Love hero arts layering products because they are so easy to use. Sorry about Molly. When my dog Teaspoon started having seizures, it broke my heart. He was 15 years old. I told my husband it was time to let him go because I couldn't watch him get excited and then have a seizure. I raised him from a 10 week old puppy.
Beautiful cards. I’m so sorry for what you are going through with Molly I pray that you can make the right choice for her and your family it’s not easy
Beautiful cards! I'm sorry Molly is in so much pain. I'm sure you'll get a lot of support with a fundraiser for her surgery. I know super chat donations on a live, YT takes 30% & I think they do also for go fund me accts, & channel memberships through YT. I don't know about Patreon.
Beautiful cards. I know how you feel about molly-you love her so much and want to do the best for her. You don’t want her to be in pain. I am sure you will come to the right decision because God will be guiding in no matter what you do. She is lucky to have “parents” like you!
Beautiful cards. So hard deciding what is best for Molly. Will she be fully mobile and pain free after surgery and therapy or will this be ongoing vet visits and pain meds? My heart goes out to you. Offer a card class, I would definitely sign up.
My Yhetti was a half giant schnauzer half chow chow. She was my everything. She was just under 100 lbs and never over weight. Her first ACL went out at 11 yrs. they fixed that one with what I'll call very strong fishing line. Her second ACL went out at 13 yrs. That one they actually cut the bone to adjust the angle of how her weight would go down on her leg. The second surgery involved metal plates and screws. She did fine through both surgeries. Of course the healing of the first was quicker. The second surgery recovery was made more difficult as it happened middle of winter in a year of very heavy snow. Using a sling to help her walk without putting weight on her back legs for the first weeks after surgery was trying for both of us in the beginning. The healing time for both surgeries passed quickly and she was pain free in about 4 to 6 weeks. Ultimately, she passed from melanoma 2 months shy of her 15th birthday. Light and love to you and Molly.
Gorgeous cards!!! You definitely make copic coloring look so easy!!! Lol!! I’m still on the struggle bus hahaha!! I need to invest in more colors so it makes my life easier then hopefully it will get easier, and I might get better at it!! Just call me Dory, just keep swimming, just keep swimming!! 😂🤣😂 At least I can laugh about it 😉 thank you for the inspiration as always!!!💗💗💗💗🌸
Beautiful cards. I’m finding I really love tulips 💐 That is a hard choice with your dog. I hope you find peace in whatever you decide. I was reading the comments maybe you could have a donation page or go fund me even if it helps with some of the cost. Hugs💜
Kelly as a dog lover myself, I completely understand what you’re going through. I would like to make a donation to Molly’s cause. PLEASE let me know how! I look forward to each and every one of your videos and life stories. Big squishy virtual hugs from me. 😊
Like many others, I am concerned about Molly. There are many ways we can help, if you are comfortable with them. You could offer a class where you would pre-record the videos so you could do them at your convenience. We all learn from you all the time, so it would be a natural progression. The other idea is just to let us make a donation through PayPal or Go Fund Me. I’d be happy to donate. You have so much on your plate right now that whatever you do needs to be simple and as stress less for you as possible. You give to us all the time and it would be a pleasure to give back something to you.
I love the tulips, it makes spring here. We had a dog who got tumors on her eyes and was going blind. Her surgery was $500.00 twenty seven years ago, a month later she still went blind and got very snappy with us. We had to put her down she was 10 years old. It’s hard to say goodbye she was my baby.
i love them so much we had them in the garden when i lived in new York they have them in blue also i was so surprised when they came up in the spring through the snow i had some in Florida spring 2020 i am glad i got them for i have not been there since thank you for the memories imagine they have doggie rehab i love it wish they had that years ago when my dog was hurt . we take our dogs to the beach so they can swim in the ocean as rehab the doctor send me there also lol. i am truely sorry your dog is not well . my heart hurts for you i love dogs
Beautiful cards! So sorry about Molly! That is such a difficult choice to make, but I know you'll do what's best for your family. As far as raising money for possible surgery/rehab, do you have any craft items you could do a destash/fundraiser with? Or maybe a card auction at the end of some of your videos? You could consider subscriptions to your UA-cam channel as some crafters are doing, with special videos or early access fir subscribers
I always think I love this one better than the last, then I think the same about the next!! You make it look so easy. When do we get to meet that sweet baby? Stay well. Watching from Pelham, Alabama
Recover from acl in dogs is really good. I take it you don’t have pet insurance? Can you do a payment plan? How about a card auction? Or a destash mystery pack?
I'd totally pay for patreon for you! Some real time watercolor no line and copic color tutorials would be great! POOR Molly girl! So sorry you have to make this choice!
Beautiful cards! My dog was 12 when she had a few health problems stacked up against her , I had the money to operate but I didn’t think it was fair to put her through that when she might only live another 12 months and full of daily meds, that’s if she even made it through the operation, it broke my heart but I absolutely did the right thing for her. I miss her everyday …I still question my decision but I always reply that I did the right thing. If you decide to go ahead with Mollys op, Open an account where people can donate towards Molly’s operation, I’d buy any of your cards only if Eric posts them to me…can’t trust you on that Kelly !! 😉
Beautiful cards Kelly! I really feel for you and Molly - I went thru something similar not to long ago so I know how you feel. Have you looked into Care Credit? I know you can use that for animals, again it is the same concerns with spending that amount, but if you do decide to do surgery at least with Care you wouldn't have to have raised the money up front. Just a thought, and probably one you've already thought about. Love and hugs!
I realize what you are going through. I spent almost $9,000 on my pedigreed cat and he was only 2 and a great cat. But I don't have a family and had just gotten a good bonus so I was not to much in hock. I lost him three years later. He's the white on in my icon.
Kelly not sure where you live but my 70# golden doodle had torn acl surgery last year. $2600. I live north east Ohio. Maddie will be 10 this month. She had to be on leash for 4 months. No jumping running. Once she was allowed off leash when she did run she had a little bit of a limp and I was afraid she had retore it. That was not the case. It will be a year in May and she is running and playing and no limp. Never had any therapy. She did have meds after surgery. Came home with a cone collar but we never used. If she went to lick I would tell her no and she listened. It’s a good size incision. I would definitely check for better price without sacrificing a good vet. I think follow up was a week, two months, four months. So you could travel and not have to go for a bunch of follow up appointments. Good luck. I live in Youngstown area.
Sorry about Molly. It such a hard decision. We had to put our little girl, princess down last Saturday. She had cancer. Her tumor had grown into her hip joint. Vet could amputate but she was 15 and life expectancy is 14-16 years. I couldn’t see putting her through it. She was a special girl I got when I divorced. She was my comfort and my friend. Funny thing is I remarried and she adored my husband. He would tease me about it. I say sell your cards and write a blog about Molly and attach a go fund me account. You’d be surprised how generous people can be even if everyone gives a little. It can add up. Animals are part of our family. I understand how difficult it is. 🙏❤️
Have you thought about a go fund me Kelly? I would donate a little and I’m sure others will too! A Patreon channel? I’ll subscribe! A class! Absolutely! We love you and your family and we are here to help!
I feel so bad for you and your dog. It would be a hard decision at that age. I have had to make that decision to many times and it’s heartbreaking. Hard to let them go and hard to hang on and watch them suffer. 🙏🙏🙏
Kelly as soon as I get paid I'm sending some thing for you. Your story time and inspiration projects have help me smile and be happy when life has knocked me down. I have followed you, for years now. If we can't help out when our sisters need a helping hand we do not deserve to enjoy the days and days of smiles and inspiration you have given us. Much love to you, Eric, Nathan and Caitlyn and Doggys. XXX
Thank you!
Beautiful cards! Please, save Molley!! How about if we all can donate some money till we collect the money for the surgery? Right?? I ve been there and it’s so hard to see them suffer but, we don’t have the heart to put them down! They have give us their life to us, they deserve to be cure... ❤️
Great idea! She has 35,000 followers, we all can chip in! Come on ! Yes we can! Where is the donate bottom?
Love all 3 cards! I love tulips! ❤ Tulips were my dad's favorite flower. ❤
Gorgeous cards Kelly! We're also animal lovers and these are always such tough choices. Like you, we've had to weigh out the cost vs. life expectancy. In one case, we had to let go of a faithful friend and it's SO hard to let them go. However, we knew she was out of pain and we look forward to seeing her again some day. In another case, our dog was 8 and in great health so we paid for surgery (his stomach flipped but we caught it immediately) and he lived to be 15 and 1/2. So...I'm praying for you as you make this decision, and know that your followers are here to help!
We adopted a senior dog with a slew of breath issues last year. We found a charity vet in our area that offers extremely discounted surgery and procedures. There are actually several here in Houston and I had no idea that was even a possibility because this is my first dog.
Gorgeous cards, Kelly! Per Molly, open a Patreon group, I’ll definitely sign, as I’m certain many others would, too. I’m actually surprised you don’t have one already, and while you’re at it, open another one for the furniture rehabs you and Eric do! ❤️
Yes! Someone already suggested a donation, it’s great idea! I’m in!
I'm not as familiar with patreon, although I do make a monthly donation for new material for a completely different hobby (so, I'm unfamiliar with a one time donation through patreon). But, I am comfortable with Go Fund Me ... ???
AND - as a fellow dog lover, I would like to help Molly!
I’m so sorry to hear about Molly. I believe our dogs are members of the family and it is heartbreaking when one is in need. I see you have started a “Buy Me A Coffee” page. That will be my next stop. Hang in there Kelly, know you are loved! 34.4 K subscribers can’t all be wrong!
Oh, I almost forgot. The cards are lovely, as always!
Thank you!
Beautiful! I’m so sorry about Molly. I had to let my little dog go after 17 yrs. He was having too many seizures and had been through enough. It was the most difficult thing I had to do. Praying for God to give you the wisdom, peace and strength to get through whatever the decision may be. I’d definitely donate if you chose that route. I’d use something besides Go fund me, since they charge a larger fee. You might look into give, send go, or whatever those Canadian truckers decided to use after Go fund me wanted to take their money and give it to some other charity of THEIR choice 😡. Keep us posted.
Maybe setup a gofundme for your fans to be able to support you. I would rather make a donation than think of you having to worry about doing a class or something. Not that it wouldn't be appreciated but you have so much on your plate, I would hate to think of you having to carve out that time from your already, immensely busy schedule. You are in my prayers, Kelly! 🤩🤩🤩
Beautiful cards. I feel for you regarding Molly. I have a 14 year old dog that has multiple health issues. Right now, we are just keeping her comfortable with anti-inflammatory meds and subcutaneous fluids 3 times a week. Our fur babies are family, we have to do what we can.
Oh, poor Molly. And poor you. Being a dog parent can be so hard. The cards are lovely. I have not tried layering stencils. Might have to try these.
Gorgeous cards, Kelly. My heart goes out to you with your decision for Molly. We just had to make that decision for our sweet little Honey. In the end, we said goodby to her in January because we couldn't put her through the pain of surgery (her issue was different). It is so hard. Sending you hugs and prayers that you'll make the best decision for Molly.
I'm so sorry. It's so hard to lose them.
Stunning cards! My chihuahua had both of her back ACLs replaced two years apart. I would only do the worst leg. The surgery here in AZ was only about $2000 and that included meds.
Kelly I would be happy to donate to Molly's cause. I have a boxer who is 11 and he is our 4th boxer to have I don't what I would do without him somedays. I understand the dog connection completely. They are family and you will do anything for a family member.
Oh Kelly, my heart goes out to you about Molly. I know how are you are feeling, and I totally understand the cost factor. I love and appreciate all of your creative cards. I will happily donate to Molly’s cause.
Hi Kelly love your cards and the genuine discussion as you make them. A few years ago our Labrador snapped his acl. We did not have the money for surgery. What we did do was keep him confined to a smaller space and did therapy for him. Most of it we could do at home. It was tough for him to stay cooped up but he did heal. initially it was a 30 day confinement. We just had to be careful with him and not let him tear around with sudden turns. He lived another six years beyond. The surgery we opted not to do as it didn't guarantee any results and is expensive. He lived a healthy loving life beyond. He didn't limp and was not in constant pain after it healed up. Please look into alternatives. Since you work from home mostly it is doable. I also understand the need to remediate pain. There are other things that can be done beyond surgery. Wishing you and your family well on this journey with Molly. it is difficult to see them suffer. xo
Thank you so much for the information!
Figured out how to do it. Coffee for Molly. Absolutely stunning cards
Thank you!
I have just started with the layered stencils and appreciate the shading and multi color tips.
I have had animals all my life and have had to make quite a few hard decisions over the years...a few I regretted and many were the only option at that time for whatever reason....if your major/only reason is financial please give your fans an opportunity to help, I would love to be able to donate what I can to help....
Kelly have you looked into Care Credit? They will extend credit and let you pay over time. I am not quite sure how it works exactly but I do know that my vet offers it as well as some human places such as dentists etc.
Definitely would take a class Kelly if it will help with Molly. I don't envy you having to make this decision. So so hard. Keeping you and Molly in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about Molly! 😥 Have you thought about starting a GoFundMe? I’d be happy to support and I’m sure others out there might too. Best of luck and hang in there! 💕
The picture is gorgeous! Now for Molly call some of the Veterinary Schools they have hospital. They were much cheaper when my dog had to have surgery, about half the cost.
Love what you did with the tulips!
These are so beautiful! I'd say offer a live class to raise money for the surgery. It could be live on zoom and also available for those who want to pay, but can't make it to the live. Why not? I'm sure many of your followers (including myself) would be happy to take it!
Prayers for sweet Molly! I'm a dog Mom of 2 and know how hard it is to see them uncomfortable, let alone in any kind of pain. And lovely cards :)
We did the same surgery with our dog last year. She's a smaller dog than your Molly, only about 45 lbs. And a year later, she is still limping on that leg. We have decided to forgo a second surgery and just keep her pain
and inflammation down with daily medication. The one side effect that we were told was probable, arthritis in the joint, seems to be exactly what she has developed. It's such a hard decision because you don't want them to be in pain, but $5,000 is a big chunk of change. Prayers for your peace and prayers for your puppy
awww..it is hard decisions when it comes to our fur babies...mine is 15 now and having some issues...heart wrenching to decide what to do to help them
Oh I’ve been there with my 14 yr old pups. He had lymphoma …I opted for letting him go only because of his age and the cost of chemo being more than my income could afford. I do understand your situation.
Now i didn’t think i wanted these stencils until you did these cards! Beautiful Kelly!
Beautiful cards.. Love the stamp and stencil technique. Awesome colors.. Sorry about Molly. I hope that you are able to get her taken care of.. My 11 yr. old Franke I just found out has Cushing syndrome and we see the dr. this Friday to go over what to do.. it scares me. She emailed re his blood work.. They are too precious to us and we hate to see them hurt, have health issues and I would do anything for him.. I don't have a u-tube channel to raise money but I hope it works for you and you get her taken care of.. Molly will be in my prayers.
Beautiful cards. Thank you.
Lovely cards and thanks for the reminder. I tried to get quotes for pet insurance in January when she arrived but I didn’t have all the information I needed to get an online quote back then. Today I phoned up, got a quote, bought pet insurance for my seeing eye dog. Kinda need her in good functioning order… not to mention she is absolutely adorable with a heart of gold so it would break my heart for anything to happen to her.
I sat here and listened to your story looking at my girl and thinking OMG. So glad the cancer scare is over. You’ve got to be feeling like life is chucking everything at you at the moment.
I will totally sign up for a class or series of classes. I love your videos. Silkie and I will watch them together… well, I’ll watch them while she uses me as a pillow. And we’ll both send good vibes to Molly. And Silkie will send “ew” vibes to Emma because Silkie is DISGUSTED by dog poo. She’ll eat bird poo though, then throw it back up. While walking/working. Argh. (lol)
Hahaha Thank you for sharing. I so enjoyed your comment. :)
Pretty cards Kelly, tulips 🌷 are someone my favorite flowers. You'll make the right decision where your girl Molly is concerned, 😀
Great cards! Our dogs are our babies. We do what we need to for them and figure it out. Our most senior dog was well over the average when we lost him. I say this because pain meds for dogs have come a long way since the very first dog we had.
Beautiful cards, hugs and prayers for you and Molly.
As a dog momma myself, I feel for you making this decision. I’m in for a donation in whatever way it happens. Class, card purchase or whatever is decided on. Hugs!
Love the orange diagonal one. The hue is so pretty.
Wonderful video and stamp/stencil/die set! Just ordered it!
I am so sorry to hear about Molly's diagnosis Kelly. . U completely understand how you feel. We have a pit/lab mix with hip dysplasia and it kills me to see him in pain. I am in Ohio as well and hubby and I have considered moving to a warmer climate because the cold makes his pain so much worse.
I love the ideas that have been given like, buy Molly a coffee, live classes, card sales or auctions and I would also consider selling some of your old stamps that you would no longer use. I know I would love, love, love to buy this set if you ever sell it, as well as being up for the other options.
I have been subscribed to your channel for years and, although I very seldom comment, I have liked and saved all of your videos because you show so many great techniques and copic coloring (which I still haven't gotten the hang of yet...lol). You also introduce so many gorgeous stamp sets, but unfortunately I can't buy them all or I might end up in divorce court 🤣😂🤣
I am just so thankful that you have shown us so many great options and will continue watching. Know that I will keep you, Eric, the kiddos and doggies in my prayers. You are an amazing woman and I know you will do what is best for Molly.
Hugs and prayers to you all !!! ❤
Thank you so much! Prayers for your pup!
@@KellyTaylorCards Thank you so much !
Love it, love it, love it! I just wish I had the confidence you have when I color.
Kelly, many good suggestions here for raising money for Molly’s surgery. Please be sure to post whatever you choose. I would be happy to make a donation in thanks to you for your videos. Hugs.
Very beautiful cards. I love the layering stencils. It makes everyone look like they can color. It is so hard making the best, or the right decision when you have an older pet. Even if you don’t need to be concerned about the finances it is a balancing act on whether the recovery time and pain is worth it for their quality of life. I think you might be surprised by the support you will get from your subscribers.
Oh Kelly we are going through a similar thing my dog is so special to us and is getting old and struggling with his hip I so hate it , beautiful cards xx
Just beautiful
Beautiful cards!! Loving the color choice for the tulips! Prayers for your sweet dog and for the decision you must make!
Beautiful, beautiful cards…..tulips are my favorite flowers and these are pretty! So sorry about your Molly…letting go or not letting is so, so difficult to decide but I am sure you will make the right choice for Molly…hugs 🤗🌷🐾
So beautiful Kelly! Hope all goes well for Molly! I would be happy to purchase some of your cards!
Wow, these cards are beautiful! I feel you with your fur baby. Mine had surgery and they found her internal organs were attached to the side of her abdomen. They tried to fix it but she got an intestinal blockage which either works itself out or not. I had to take her to an emergency vet and she died that night. I cried for a solid 2 weeks and then every night for months. She was my heart. She got me through so much. She was the cutest, sweetest dog ever. Both vets sent nice flowers. The first vet only made me pay for the first surgery and the second vet only charged half and it was still $2000. I think that's part of the reason I haven't gotten another dog. I just wouldn't be able to pay like that again. My parents helped me with her and they're both gone now. I'm praying for you and Molly because I know it's tough. 💗 I have no ideas on raising money. I've had to go back to work at 65 because things have just gone up so much.
Beautiful cards Kelly. My thoughts are with you in your decision making for Molly. I understand where you're coming from. ❤
Prayers for Molly!
Maybe everybody could donate $20! I would be willing to do that for your Hoomon. She is very dear to you as fur babies are.
Hi Kelly! These cards are beautiful. Thinking of you at this difficult time regarding Molly. I noticed a few people mentioned Care Credit. I've used it before for my pets and I'm so glad I did. Their payments are reasonable and in times of need (with vet costs being a high as they are) it's nice to have the option to use it and not wonder if I can afford the care my fur-baby needs. I started with it because I had an elderly dog that got a tooth abscess many years ago. I wasn't in a position to pay the $1500 out of pocket but couldn't imagine losing my girl because of a bad tooth. Since then, I've used it many times and it's been a blessing.
Beautiful cards, Kelly. Sorry about Little Ms. Molly. So expensive when you pup needs surgery. Good luck❤️
I am will to help out any way…. Just straight up donating money, buying/bidding on cards, paying for a class/ tutorial. I love your videos
The rehab sounds like a great plan, so does the casa or live
pretty! ... love how you extended the stencil on the one
Once again Beautiful card
Beautiful cards! I totally agree with Jamie. Patreon is the way to go & you could offer classes and or videos. Either way, I would love to donate to Molly in my dog Brodie's name. We found out he had cancer when he tore his Rt ACL and we couldn't help him.
I'm so sorry about Brodie. It's so hard to lose them.
Beautiful cards Kelly. I feel for you with Molly. Making life decisions for our fur babies is so hard. I’m kind of in a similar situation with my sweet dog. She’s a rescue and was two or three when I got her and I’ve had her for 11 years, so she’s old. She’s going deaf and blind and has doggy dementia. I had to have what teeth she had left, pulled. Other than can only see shadows and runs into things, can’t hear me calling her, having to gum her food and having accidents in the house, she’s actually in pretty good health. She limps too, the joint in her right leg is degenerating, but as long as I give her her meds she does pretty good.
Oh God love her. I hope she has more good days than bad.
Stunning!! Tulips are my favorite flower. I am going to have to get these! I’m sorry bro hear about Molly. I am praying for her.
Beautiful cards! I love layering stencils❤️❤️❤️. Sorry about Molly. Sending hugs and prayers!
Really like these.
I’m in. Let me know where to send. Beautiful cards. I am a long time follower who aspires to one day be able to do justice with my Copic collection. You provide a lot of inspiration for me. Prayers & funding for Molly.
Beautiful cards. Love hero arts layering products because they are so easy to use. Sorry about Molly. When my dog Teaspoon started having seizures, it broke my heart. He was 15 years old. I told my husband it was time to let him go because I couldn't watch him get excited and then have a seizure. I raised him from a 10 week old puppy.
Beautiful cards. I’m so sorry for what you are going through with Molly I pray that you can make the right choice for her and your family it’s not easy
Gorgeous cards Kelly !!! Love these tulips. Praying for Molly 🙏💖
Very pretty!! I love tulips!! That’s a very hard decision to make. Been there also. When we did loose my dog I felt i lost one of my kids!!!
Beautiful cards! I'm sorry Molly is in so much pain. I'm sure you'll get a lot of support with a fundraiser for her surgery. I know super chat donations on a live, YT takes 30% & I think they do also for go fund me accts, & channel memberships through YT. I don't know about Patreon.
Beautiful cards. I know how you feel about molly-you love her so much and want to do the best for her. You don’t want her to be in pain. I am sure you will come to the right decision because God will be guiding in no matter what you do. She is lucky to have “parents” like you!
Beautiful cards Kelly! I just bought this whole set yesterday and I can't wait to use it. Best of luck to you and your dog.
Beautiful cards. So hard deciding what is best for Molly. Will she be fully mobile and pain free after surgery and therapy or will this be ongoing vet visits and pain meds? My heart goes out to you. Offer a card class, I would definitely sign up.
Very pretty cards. Thank you for sharing 🤗😊
My Yhetti was a half giant schnauzer half chow chow. She was my everything. She was just under 100 lbs and never over weight. Her first ACL went out at 11 yrs. they fixed that one with what I'll call very strong fishing line. Her second ACL went out at 13 yrs. That one they actually cut the bone to adjust the angle of how her weight would go down on her leg. The second surgery involved metal plates and screws. She did fine through both surgeries. Of course the healing of the first was quicker. The second surgery recovery was made more difficult as it happened middle of winter in a year of very heavy snow. Using a sling to help her walk without putting weight on her back legs for the first weeks after surgery was trying for both of us in the beginning. The healing time for both surgeries passed quickly and she was pain free in about 4 to 6 weeks. Ultimately, she passed from melanoma 2 months shy of her 15th birthday. Light and love to you and Molly.
Thank you so much for sharing! We're looking at the metal one. They just don't think the fishing line would hold up for Molly
Gorgeous cards!!! You definitely make copic coloring look so easy!!! Lol!! I’m still on the struggle bus hahaha!! I need to invest in more colors so it makes my life easier then hopefully it will get easier, and I might get better at it!! Just call me Dory, just keep swimming, just keep swimming!! 😂🤣😂 At least I can laugh about it 😉 thank you for the inspiration as always!!!💗💗💗💗🌸
Yes! Keep going!!
Beautiful
Beautiful!
Beautiful cards. I’m finding I really love tulips 💐 That is a hard choice with your dog. I hope you find peace in whatever you decide. I was reading the comments maybe you could have a donation page or go fund me even if it helps with some of the cost. Hugs💜
Kelly as a dog lover myself, I completely understand what you’re going through. I would like to make a donation to Molly’s cause. PLEASE let me know how! I look forward to each and every one of your videos and life stories. Big squishy virtual hugs from me. 😊
You are so kind. Thank you!
Like many others, I am concerned about Molly. There are many ways we can help, if you are comfortable with them. You could offer a class where you would pre-record the videos so you could do them at your convenience. We all learn from you all the time, so it would be a natural progression. The other idea is just to let us make a donation through PayPal or Go Fund Me. I’d be happy to donate. You have so much on your plate right now that whatever you do needs to be simple and as stress less for you as possible. You give to us all the time and it would be a pleasure to give back something to you.
I like the anemone one. Right now still awaiting a new house build delayed...everything packed up and sitting in a hotel waiting...
I love the tulips, it makes spring here. We had a dog who got tumors on her eyes and was going blind. Her surgery was $500.00 twenty seven years ago, a month later she still went blind and got very snappy with us. We had to put her down she was 10 years old. It’s hard to say goodbye she was my baby.
i love them so much we had them in the garden when i lived in new York they have them in blue also i was so surprised when they came up in the spring through the snow i had some in Florida spring 2020 i am glad i got them for i have not been there since thank you for the memories imagine they have doggie rehab i love it wish they had that years ago when my dog was hurt . we take our dogs to the beach so they can swim in the ocean as rehab the doctor send me there also lol. i am truely sorry your dog is not well . my heart hurts for you i love dogs
Beautiful cards! So sorry about Molly! That is such a difficult choice to make, but I know you'll do what's best for your family.
As far as raising money for possible surgery/rehab, do you have any craft items you could do a destash/fundraiser with? Or maybe a card auction at the end of some of your videos?
You could consider subscriptions to your UA-cam channel as some crafters are doing, with special videos or early access fir subscribers
I really love this!
thanks for sharing!
I always think I love this one better than the last, then I think the same about the next!! You make it look so easy.
When do we get to meet that sweet baby? Stay well.
Watching from Pelham, Alabama
Love your cards and would definitely buy a class that you teach to help Molly!!!
Recover from acl in dogs is really good. I take it you don’t have pet insurance? Can you do a payment plan? How about a card auction? Or a destash mystery pack?
Do a Molly card auction!!!!! Poor Molly. ❤️
Beautiful cards. I’d be happy to partake in a class of some sort, or just happy to donate to Molly’s cause, just say the word!
I'd totally pay for patreon for you! Some real time watercolor no line and copic color tutorials would be great! POOR Molly girl! So sorry you have to make this choice!
Beautiful cards!
My dog was 12 when she had a few health problems stacked up against her , I had the money to operate but I didn’t think it was fair to put her through that when she might only live another 12 months and full of daily meds, that’s if she even made it through the operation, it broke my heart but I absolutely did the right thing for her. I miss her everyday …I still question my decision but I always reply that I did the right thing.
If you decide to go ahead with Mollys op, Open an account where people can donate towards Molly’s operation, I’d buy any of your cards only if Eric posts them to me…can’t trust you on that Kelly !! 😉
Beautiful cards Kelly! I really feel for you and Molly - I went thru something similar not to long ago so I know how you feel. Have you looked into Care Credit? I know you can use that for animals, again it is the same concerns with spending that amount, but if you do decide to do surgery at least with Care you wouldn't have to have raised the money up front. Just a thought, and probably one you've already thought about. Love and hugs!
Very pretty cards.Hope therapy helps Molly, it’s a lot of $, such a hard decision to have to make.
I realize what you are going through. I spent almost $9,000 on my pedigreed cat and he was only 2 and a great cat. But I don't have a family and had just gotten a good bonus so I was not to much in hock. I lost him three years later. He's the white on in my icon.
Kelly not sure where you live but my 70# golden doodle had torn acl surgery last year. $2600. I live north east Ohio. Maddie will be 10 this month. She had to be on leash for 4 months. No jumping running. Once she was allowed off leash when she did run she had a little bit of a limp and I was afraid she had retore it. That was not the case. It will be a year in May and she is running and playing and no limp. Never had any therapy. She did have meds after surgery. Came home with a cone collar but we never used. If she went to lick I would tell her no and she listened. It’s a good size incision. I would definitely check for better price without sacrificing a good vet. I think follow up was a week, two months, four months. So you could travel and not have to go for a bunch of follow up appointments. Good luck. I live in Youngstown area.
Do you mind if I ask where she had her surgery done?
Why don't you use a Mysticstamping corner to align.
Sorry about Molly. It such a hard decision. We had to put our little girl, princess down last Saturday. She had cancer. Her tumor had grown into her hip joint. Vet could amputate but she was 15 and life expectancy is 14-16 years. I couldn’t see putting her through it. She was a special girl I got when I divorced. She was my comfort and my friend. Funny thing is I remarried and she adored my husband. He would tease me about it. I say sell your cards and write a blog about Molly and attach a go fund me account. You’d be surprised how generous people can be even if everyone gives a little. It can add up. Animals are part of our family. I understand how difficult it is. 🙏❤️
Wow.
Have you thought about a go fund me Kelly? I would donate a little and I’m sure others will too! A Patreon channel? I’ll subscribe! A class! Absolutely! We love you and your family and we are here to help!
I feel so bad for you and your dog. It would be a hard decision at that age. I have had to make that decision to many times and it’s heartbreaking. Hard to let them go and hard to hang on and watch them suffer. 🙏🙏🙏
Beautiful cards Kelly! My heart goes out to Molly! I am a huge animal Lover and I feel for you and her. What about a Go fund me page?