...years... since I first picked up a peel off and started to make cards... which means I would like to take a few moments of reflection to remember the reason why I started "crafting" in the first place. My little furbaby PoppyCat got really sick, she was only 7 but her kidneys had started to pack up and I had to make that Godawful decision that us pet owners have to take. Grim, being a wonderfully kind and intuitive bloke, knew that I would be at a loss what to do afterwards... so he ordered me a craft TSV from QVC... to make cards and take my mind off my loss. I know it sounds trite but this is true... there isn't a day goes by without me thinking about Poppy... she was so special and she saw me through some pretty dark times... it felt like she had seen me through all of that and then once I was happy and settled, it was like her work was done. I never thought all those years ago that I would be here, waffling away on that t'internet thing that I hadn't even looked at, let alone used... I never thought that I would have made so many lovely friends, never mind moving past the peel offs and decoupage onto using those rubber things that scared the pants off me! So, a public thank you to Grim for instinctively knowing how I would feel and having the foresight for knowing that this crafting thing would prove to be highly addictive - it has not only helped me through losing Poppy but also tons of other things that life has thrown this way.
So... on a more cheerful note.. blimey, after yesterday's post and then this today you will be reaching for the Handy Andy's LOL ... I have been getting inky and messy today! I made a deal with myself that I would make more cards this year ... I have to admit that last year I made very few, concentrating instead on wall art and... erm... tags! So, when it came to needing a card for an occasion, I had to scrabble around at the last minute. I am not going to get caught out this year so I am making at least two a week... that way I will have a nice stash of them when I need them. So far, I have made ones that are more feminine... so to rectify this, I made a manly blokey card... all the deets on how I made it are HERE on the Bubbly Funk blog.
I know I say this every year... I am turning into an old lady, that is for sure... but... who fastforwarded January already?? Two weeks into the new year already!!! And... erm... I suppose I ought to confess... one of the resolutions is well and truly broken... well, it was nice while it lasted - for all of two minutes. Yes, tis true, I have... let the Room of Stash get waaay out of control... to the point that Grim uttered these words yesterday... "where is the phone?" Me: "on the shelf above my desk" Grim: "It is like an obstacle course in there" Erm... yes, indeedily, it is... I am going to take a few hours this afternoon to tidy it up... seriously, I will... on the floor are some Tim stamps, some papers, some boxes (don't ask) and the contents of my Christmas Stash box... I know, I should be hanging my head in shame... but... I will do it... really, I will, I just have to get some ironing done... oh and there are those cobwebs in the garage that need defuzzing ROFL Thanks for looking... have a goodly day! TTFN
Hels x
Friday, 14 January 2011
Eight...
Posted by Hels Sheridan at 10:53
Labels: Bubbly Funk DT, Cards, Distress Inks, Idea-ology, Tim Holtz Stamps
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I have to tell you that I really enjoy your ramblings! I always feel like smiling when I have finished reading, your positive spirit comes across in your writing so thank you for cheering me up. And your card a lovely, definately one I would love to receive!
Hope you have a fab day.
Hi Hon! EIGHT years! Wow... I'm only at about 6... anywho... couldn't agree with Neil more - your positive, quirky spirit definitely comes through in your blog - it is what made me want to do a swap with you, which is what made me want to *meet* you, and well.. here we are. Thanks for being my BFF - and thanks to Grim! (PS-Jack brought home some goodies for the next package yesterday! wohoo! Just have to avoid them 'til the box gets packed up!)
Hugs, Els xx
Ah what a lovely hubby! What a lovely journey he sent you on. I have two furball babies, one of them is also a Poppy, and they 'help' me enormously while I am crafting by sitting on everything that I need to use! K x
I think I'd rather tidy a craft room that de-cobwebbing anywhere.... love this card it is beautiful. Have a good day, whatever you do!!
Well you've come a loooooooooong way from that peel off Hels!!! You have your own style of artwork which is a fab one :) and a great sense of fun and a positive spirit. And of course a fab hubbie, how cool is he?!!!!
Well thank god for Grim I say!
Our little fluffy pals are always with us eh? Mine stays close every day and big man 'peg leg' cries at the drop of a hat when he finds another photo of our Toby. Always and forever for us all. Now you, although I feel a bit of pain in your last 2 posts, you can still make me smile. I honour that so watch for a delivery.
Hugs
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You've been on quite an eight year journey to get to this point in your artistry! You've got an amazing and insightful husband and a sweet kitty to help you celebrate 8 years.... congratulations and keep up the creativity! It benefits us all!
Card is brilliant, I have to admit I should make alot more manly cards. Neil is sooo right, your blog is fantastic, and your writing is quirky and interesting. Eight years wow I'm only just about to reach 5. I also loved decoupage and peel offs (still do but with stamping), but I am at the stage where I'm just beginning the stamping journey. If I ever could do some of the art that you do I would be happy, your stamping is fantastic.
Lovely piece Hels, I LOVE those corners, they're divine! What an awesome story about Poppy, and the Grimster, sounds like you have/had a support system that can't be matched!
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