Hi Everyone
A very, very belated post from me .. .. I hope you all had a good Christmas (which already feels like a lifetime ago) and I still need to wish everyone a really good 2026.
The world has had other plans for my time these last few months unfortunately. Not many of which have been particularly enjoyable.
No blog visiting and next to no crafting either unfortunately .. .. .. in fact the only visiting I have been doing has been travelling to various places to see my Mum, who continues to be on a downward spiral.
Over the last few months she has spent time in two different hospitals, been on numerous wards, and has eventually taken up residence in a lovely nursing home where she is sadly receiving end of life care .. .. which has been the thing I have been dreading the most.
But the decision was taken out of our hands and is now what Mum needs. We were told Mum has to have someone looking out for her 24 hours a day, and we as a family are sadly not able to provide what she needs. Even if we agreed to be with her for the whole 24 hours, one person on their own could not cope. Sometimes it has taken three people (who know what they are doing) to be able to deal with her needs, so one of us kids on their own would stand no chance.
This has also meant us having to part company with Mum's old home, and along with my siblings we have been busy emptying and cleaning it ready for a new occupant. It certainly felt sad to leave it for the last time as Mum and Dad moved there together some 35 years ago and I remember moving them in there like it was yesterday.
Visiting Mum still remains the number one priority, even though I am convinced she hasn’t the foggiest idea who I am. But alongside trying to win the battle I am having with the never ending paperwork I need to sort out for her .. .. a little bit of crafting has been slowly sneaking back into my life again .. .. .. .. yay!!!
No rash crafty new year promises, but I am going to try harder with the one that I make every year, which is to tame my snippets. I make the same promise every year but always feel like I finish the year with even more snippets than I started with. Hopefully this will be the year I turn that all around .. .. .. .. and not by just throwing them all out which is what most people suggest I do with them LOL!!
So here we go .. .. the "year of the snippets" is underway and here is my first blog creation of 2026 using a crafty Christmas present that Santa very kindly delivered.
This used;
Santa's delivery of a beautiful die (one of several) which I think appeared via Amazon :-) (love this very much! mwah"")
Snippets of design paper stored in the back of a First Edition Paper Stack called "J'Adore"
Penny Black Sentiment "Sprinkles and Smiles sentiment set 30-297"
My Trusty Sewing Machine
My Trusty Sewing Machine
I am taking this over to the Penny Black Saturday Challenge where they would like to see "something new" featured .. .. so this will be my lovely new die .. .. lets face it, my snippets are ancient and nowhere near something new LOL!!!.
9 comments:
Lovely to hear from you Jules, I have been thinking about you a lot. It’s a heartbreaking situation, so I’m glad glad you’re getting a little respite in the craft pod xxx
A wonderful choice of Snippets to use with your super gifted die - love it. I'm not sure we will ever get the better of our Snippets but trying certainly brings us pleasure and a place to be when other pressures allow. Sad to hear about your Mum but it must be reassuring to know that she is getting the best possible care. Make the most of the amount of 'me time' which you can manage - good to see you back in blogland. Love and hugs 🥰
Lovely to have an update from you. Happy New Year but we know it will be a difficult one. I am pleased your mum is getting the best care, which is what everyone wants. Crafting is always a lovely way to unwind after a stressful day. Take care. Elaine
Lovely to see you back Jules but sorry to hear about your Mum, it must be heartbreaking for you but at least you know she is being looked after by the professionals. Your die is fabulous and I love your choice of colours for the pieces.
So sorry to hear tat life has been challenging for you recently, but it is good that your mum is now is a safe place and being well looked after. I know how these things are very traumatic, emotional and time consuming. I am glad you have finally had time to play with your Christmas gift and what a great card it is. Love the soft colour and your lovely stitching xx
Lovely soft colours and great layout on this card Jules. So sorry to hear about your mum’s situation, it’s very sad when things reach this stage but I’m glad to hear you have managed to get her into proper professional care. I know from my own experience it becomes impossible to soldier on alone however good your intentions, and professional care staff are generally very kind and compassionate as well. Take care xx
A lovely snippets card Jules and it's good to see you back in blogland. Sorry to hear of the challenges you and your family have had and I hope you can spend more time in your craft pod this year.
Kath x
Hi Jules - a fabulous make made from some of your snippets pile.
Sorry to hear about the difficult situation with your Mum - but it sounds like you and yours have done all you can for your her. Good luck with the endless paperwork. xxx
Lovely to see you blogging again, Jules. Sorry to hear about your Mum, but as others have said, she's in the best place and being well looked after. I'm glad you are finding a little time to yourself to do some crafting.
Your card is beautiful, I love the colour combination.
Take care, Liz xx
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