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A very warm welcome to my teeny, tiny part of the huge world of blogging. This is where I share my passion for making hand made greeting cards. So - why "Always with a Heart"? Well this is for two reasons. Firstly, it is because every card I produce carries a heart on it somewhere. This can be big and bold or small and almost hidden - the fun sometimes is just trying to find it! Secondly it is because I put my heart into everything I produce. I hope that any visitors enjoy seeing what I post. If you drop by then please leave me a comment so that I know you called. It would be nice to know that you have found my heart in what I do.

Wednesday 20 October 2021

TEENY, TINY WEDNESDAY

Hi Everyone

A teeny, tiny card to share today .. .. .. which for anyone new to my blog measures a whole 3.5 inches square.   This should have been on my blog yesterday but it never happened.

This uses another image from the recently acquired Penny Black stamp set I bought via Ebay.




This used:

Image:  Penny Black "30-143" Joy to the World  & "30-259" Wonderful and Jolly
Sentiment:  Clearly Besotted "CBSP0225" Rockin' Robin
Backing Paper:  From Snippet Mountain
ProMarkers
Distress Ink:  Tumbled Glass
Gold Glamour Dust
My Trusty Sewing Machine

Thankfully I had most of this post written and ready for just adding the pictures .. .. .. because things are once again "pear shaped" here in the House of Hearts.  

Mum took a turn for the worse again (after me declaring her to be more like her old self), so I cancelled her flu jab and then Monday she ended up being admitted to hospital.  It felt extra horrible because I wasn't allowed to be with her due to the Covid restrictions and I knew she would be very, very frightened.  As they took her away she kept saying "can Julie come with me, let Julie come with me".  (Always my Sunday name with Mum LOL!!).

But this is how millions of people will have felt over these last two years, patients and relatives alike.   At least with Mum it isn't Covid related .. .. .. .. I am just hoping she doesn't catch it whilst she is in there!!

I am now allowed a half hour visiting slot (if there is one available) which means I am now the designated visitor.  So I am going to take my ipad with me so the others can see her when I go to visit later this afternoon.

Just playing the waiting game now to see what the next move is. 

But one thing we do know, it will involve the same sketch as last time she came home from hospital and my Sister and I will be doing sleepovers on Mum's settee until she is back to full strength

Anyway, we will see what today brings .. .. .. and if I don't get to post or comment on your lovely blogs for a while .. .. you know why.  I will be around again as soon as I can.

Hope everyone's week is going better than mine.  Take care!

25 comments:

Aquarius said...

Love this card, PB images are always great to use. So sorry to hear that your Mum has taken a turn for the worse again - it must have been really awful not being able to go wish her when she was admitted to hospital - I just hope they will allow you to visit even if it has to be restricted to 'by appointment'. Hope everything goes well for her and that she will soon be back at home. Take care - Hugs xx

cuilliesocks said...

Ah Jules, there's always something to queer your pitch. I'm so sorry to hear that your mum's taken a turn for the worst. I was just imagining how you felt hear your Mum asking if you could go with her, it would have distressed you both. Really good though that you can visit for a wee while now. I do hope your Mum will be safe from Codvid whilst she is in hospital, always a worry.
Your little card is so lovely, love the little car and your super design.
Take care of yourself too, hugs Kate x

meg said...

I hope your mum makes a speedy recovery and is discharged soon,it must have been heart breaking not being able to go with her ,

A fabulous card with lots of hearts.

Will be thinking of you all.Meg

Carol S. said...

Hi Jules,

Hope Mum will be coming home soon and feeling better. I have everything crossed that you will have her back in a few days.

Love the fun PB image and a brilliant card Jules.

Thinking of you.

Big hugs and love,
Carol xxxx

Pauline C said...

Very sweet teeny card today Jules. So sorry to hear how things are with your mum .. such a stressful time for you and definitely made more stressful by COVID restrictions. Take care and hope your mum is ok in there and can come home soon. As a byword, thanks for the video you recommended … I had a bit of trouble accessing it but got there eventually and it was quite inspiring. Take care and hope things pick up for you and your mum
Pauline xx

Loraine Long said...

Thinking of you and your family and hoping your Mum's is home soon. You make some lovely cards.

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

Oh no, I'm so sorry to read this news about your Mum Jules and hope that the stay in hospital is only a short stay. I know just what you mean about not being able to go with them, it's just not right. I will praise one thing for our hospital the visiting was for an hour not just half an hour. But it was by appointment only and you had to provide a clear covid test everytime as well. Best Wishes to your mum for a speedy recovery.

I love you gorgeous card and the cute image you've stamped on there.

Hugs Sue xx

Stamps and Paper said...

Jules so sorry to hear about mum I do hope the hospital can sort out her problem and nice to hear you can visit….
Your Christmas card is so cute…

Anne

Carole eaton said...

Sorry to hear this, yes I friend of mine had the same visiting rites, a lot of pressure on one person! Hope things improve and take care ❤️

cotnob said...

A super card Jules, such a fun image.
I'm so sorry to hear that your Mum has taken a turn for the worse and had to be admitted to hospital, I hope you manage to get a visiting slot and that she makes a full and speedy recovery.
I will be thinking about you both.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Sue - said...

So sorry to hear about your Mum! Do hope she improves soon. It’s very hard on both the patient and relative with the Covid restrictions. On a happier note , love the card!.

Dotty Jo said...

This is gorgeous! Jo x

Lynne said...

So sorry to hear about your Mum Jules. It's nice that you can go and see her even if only for a half hour. I hope it isn't too long before she is back home. Your card is super cute, love all the streamers x

Brenda said...

Your teeny tiny is adorable Jules! That image is just way to cute and I love how you have colored it all in. I'm so sorry to hear your mum is in the hospital (behind in commenting myself!) and that you couldn't go in with her. Poor dear, it had to be very frightening for her. Yes, I can't even imagine people passing over the past 2 years without a loved one with them. I don't agree with that, let them wear their mask and be with their loved one. Glad you can now visit even if it isn't for long, I hope that helps to ease your mum's mind. I hope your mum is released soon and that she gets her strength back soon!!! Prayers! Hugs, Brenda

Brenda said...

Trying this again as it says there was an issue with posting. Technology!

Your teeny tiny is adorable Jules! That image is just way to cute and I love how you have colored it all in. I'm so sorry to hear your mum is in the hospital (behind in commenting myself!) and that you couldn't go in with her. Poor dear, it had to be very frightening for her. Yes, I can't even imagine people passing over the past 2 years without a loved one with them. I don't agree with that, let them wear their mask and be with their loved one. Glad you can now visit even if it isn't for long, I hope that helps to ease your mum's mind. I hope your mum is released soon and that she gets her strength back soon!!! Prayers! Hugs, Brenda

Crafts-by-Alison.blogspot.com said...

Oh Jules sorry to hear about your mum I do hope she comes home soon but not before she is much better this time. I love your card such a cute image. Take care. Alison x

Mariann Jakobsen said...

Oh, so sweet 😍 Love it!

JD/ Jill said...

Cute image made an adorable card!

Sarah said...

Another lovely "teeny" card Jules and pleased you are enjoying your new stamp set. Sorry to hear that your Mum had a set back and hope by now that she is on the way to a full recovery xx

Lisa said...

This PB image is so cute and your coloring is spot on perfect too.

JanR said...

Lovely card! I especially adore the little added hearts.
Sorry to hear about your Mum. I hope she gets well soon.

HilaryJane said...

What a lovely, happy and cheery card. I really love that blended background. So sorry to have missed a few posts and to hear that your Mum has taken a turn for the worse again. Hope it all comes out well in the end. What very emotional times for you xx

Lee said...

Gorgeous card,and do hope your mum is improving.

Debbie said...

Hi Jules,
So sorry to hear that your Mum is back in hospital. What a worry for you all. I'm sending huge hugs to help you through it all. Please take care. Your card is so beautiful and would make anyone smile. Love it. Hugs xx

Sarn said...

Only just catching up with your news Jules. I sincerely hope matters improve for your Mum and your family soon.

Hugs, Sarn xxx