Hi Everyone
Well, it has been quite some time since my last post.
Lots of things have been happening in my world. Some very sad, but some happy things too.
My lovely Sis took a week off work and very kindly offered to take care of Mum so that Mr Heart and I could go away and re-charge our batteries.. .. .. and it was lovely .. .. but it was tinged with sadness as my fabby brother called me to say his wife had been taken seriously ill with a stroke and sadly after a few days she unfortunately passed away.
We have been going through quite a lot as a family over the last few years ... .. .. but each good (or bad) thing that has happened has made us even stronger and closer as a family unit. Everyone is always there to give help and support whenever it is needed .. .. .. how lucky we all are to be part of such a wonderful family!!.
Anyway .. .. ..
Whilst we were away we ate somewhere that displayed lots a fabulous pictures on the walls and they reminded me of creations I had made in the past using old paperback books.
So once home that was what I wanted my first creation to be .. .. and here it is
This used:
Image: Be Happy Stamp Set "SKU: JH1031" Julie Hickey
Backing paper: Lovelytocu - Seamless Script Papers (better to colour on than porous book pages)
Sentiment: Digistamp Boutique (sadly no longer trading)
Spellbinder Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies
ProMarkers
My Trusty Sewing Machine
and my "unusual snippet" of "a bobbin of yellow cotton with hardly any thread left on it" (I decided that always using white to stitch with was getting a bit boring and wasn't reducing my cotton spool collection) But I still used white on the shuttle as I didn't think there would be enough to use yellow top and bottom.
These were my snippets
and as always I cut extra shapes where I can (especially the little tags for the charity shop to use).
So off I go now to share my snippet make with the playmates over in the snippets playground challenge - and have a peep at what other ingenious ways the playmates have found to rid themselves of those snippets we all hoard and have hanging around. I wonder if the paddling pool will still be out for a cooling down dip?
Hope all has been good with everyone in my absence.
Fingers crossed I will be back again soon because my card stock box is looking VERY depleted and that will never do!
7 comments:
Gorgeous card Jules, beautiful floral image and I absolutely love the script backing paper. So sorry to hear that your sister in law has passed away, but glad to hear you have such a loving and supportive family at such a sad time. Sending hugs xx❤️
So sorry to read your sad news about your sister in law, condolences to you and yours. A gorgeous sunny card.
Oh dear, I am so sorry to hear this. What a shocking blow for you all and especially your brother, life has such a habit of throwing curve balls when you least expect it. I am glad to hear that you enjoyed a nice holiday though. I hope you don't feel too conflicted about it all. Your card is gorgeous and I love the golden colours and the yellow thread. My sewing machine is now sitting on my desk waiting! I got it out to do some repairs and decided that I should keep it out then it would be easier to do some sewing on my cards - it is still waiting. One day .... xx
I’m glad you had a short holiday, hopefully it helped you through more heartbreak. So sorry to hear about your brother’s wife passing so suddenly. Such a shock for you all. My brother in law died recently but we did at least have time with him.
That’s a beautiful card, thanks for sharing how you got the inspiration too. Take care xxx
A gorgeous and sunny card - I always like designs which include script of some kind. I've missed seeing you in Blogland and although it was good to hear that you had a nice holiday, I was sorry to hear that there was sad news as well - that's life I guess, ever unpredictable. Take care, sending hugs xx
Glad you managed to enjoy your break even though it was tinged with sadness.
LOVE your snippets card.
Thanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. Yes, the paddling pool has been refreshed with new water and we're open for business! xxx
So sorry to hear your sad news. Pleased you had a lovely break and come home with a lovely ideas for crafting. Elaine
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