Sympathy Cards .......

.... they are so hard to make some times.

The last two lots of sympathy card I made, I made two of each, thinking I will have some in reserve for later.

Well, later came quicker than expected.

A friend lost his Mum recently, she had been in ill health for a while, but it doesn't make it any easier.

As his mum was a bit of a quilter and crafter, I sent a pretty, colourful card



and for the second card, I sent this very subtle, almost understated one to an old high school friend, Alison & her sister, on the death of their Father.

Back to the crafting desk to make up some more cards for my stash.

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Another sympathy card ......

A very dear friend lost her Mum the other day. 

I have known Kevina and her Mum since about 1964 - we lost touch for a little while during the 70's & 80's but thankfully, through Facebook we have reconnected again.

RIP Joan Franke (nee Brewster/Aldridge) or "Mrs B"

I went through my old photos and was most surprised that I couldn't find one of Kevina's Mum :(

but here is one of Kevina and Myself in about 1971

It is so nice to have a bit of history with one's friends :)

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Happy 1st Birthday Archie!

Mr Fixit's niece, Lauren's little boy Archie turned 1 - now I ask you, where has that time gone?

We had plans to go the 1st Birthday party, but illness got in the way.  Mr Fixit was struggling to get over the last little bit of the flu, and we thought it unwise to be around so many children (both for them and for us :) )

Here is a card I made which will be hand delivered the next time we see them.



Graphics are by Poppymoon Design and were purchased from HungryJPEG

I am enjoying playing with software to create my cards, but I have missed my stamping - next lot of cards I make will be with my stamps :)

Stay tuned!


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RIP my friend, Big Al

Sadly, I was in need of another sympathy card - a very dear friend passed away after having serious health issues for quite some time.

His wife's favourite colour is purple, so that is where I took my inspiration.

RIP Big Al, you will be missed!

I hope you are up there with Sue (left) - you look after her!

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Happy 15th Birthday Liam!

The nephew turned 15 recently - my goodness, where does the time go?








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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.