tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post6407118602229116887..comments2023-10-23T15:07:56.184+01:00Comments on Crafty Love n Hugs: Phew ......I do like cutting it fine!craftimammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00997146794724712348noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-21543321460446419932014-11-25T22:01:48.578+00:002014-11-25T22:01:48.578+00:00Happy belated anniversary, Lesley! Hope your day w...Happy belated anniversary, Lesley! Hope your day wasn't too traumatic. Visited a fair few nursing homes ourselves for Steve's Mum a few years ago - not an easy job, but hopefully she will get settled in quickly.Your card is a stunner! Love the colour combo - beautiful stamping too xSally Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957835282022260156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-30384396506011785032014-11-23T18:02:43.386+00:002014-11-23T18:02:43.386+00:00Lovely card Lesley and so pleased you are making t...Lovely card Lesley and so pleased you are making time for yourself in your current circumstances. You need to look after yourself so you can look after everyone else xxxsam21skihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817151212029182312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-79158771780943913232014-11-18T20:36:05.742+00:002014-11-18T20:36:05.742+00:00So glad you took some time out of your circumstanc...So glad you took some time out of your circumstances for some 'art therapy' because it's a beautiful card! A very Happy Anniversary to you both and I hope the stressful times resolve soon. Look after yourself.. Hugs Ruth xxRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876389205740756167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-52625803856375767312014-11-18T20:29:07.131+00:002014-11-18T20:29:07.131+00:00Love your card, Lesley, it's beautiful! So gl...Love your card, Lesley, it's beautiful! So glad you are able to snatch a few minutes here and there to craft . Wishing you all the best with your search for the best solution for your mum, I know from experience it's not easy (or cheap!) Hope social services help and aren't too difficult. xxx Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690233874810368197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-87328603161670628692014-11-18T20:08:13.516+00:002014-11-18T20:08:13.516+00:00So sorry to hear about your Mum's hip - it sou...So sorry to hear about your Mum's hip - it sounds as though you and she are having a really rough time of it... will be thinking of you.<br /><br />In the meantime, it's a great card - the fiery background is so fabulous, and I love how you've layered up the baubles.<br /><br />Sorry I've missed so much, but I'm looking forward to getting back in the swing of visiting.<br />Alison xxWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-58772644152416755302014-11-18T19:13:58.204+00:002014-11-18T19:13:58.204+00:00What a beautiful card, Lesley! You are such a prof...What a beautiful card, Lesley! You are such a professional! Your work always looks elegant and well finished! I love the colours you've chosen for this one. Happy Anniversary and I do hope you find the Care Home that is right for your mum. My oldest and dearest friend's mum was in a wonderful care home in Nottinghamshire. She was not only well cared for, but valued as an individual too, even though her vascular dementia made her care a challenge! Such places do exist so never lose heart. xxx Julie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113706312817154503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-9662533702804145572014-11-18T16:39:33.997+00:002014-11-18T16:39:33.997+00:00Happy Anniversary Lesley although I don't expe...Happy Anniversary Lesley although I don't expect you are much in the mood for celebrating. Dementia alone is tricky enough but combined with a hospital stay it becomes a nightmare. I ended up sleeping at the hospital for over two weeks as my Mum didn't understand what had happened and even with the best nursing care the staff simply don't have the resource to give the reassurance and support with the ordinary things that dementia sufferers need. The hunt for a nursing home is exhausting , so much to ask and think about but there are some really good ones about and I was very pleasantly surprised by how helpful and supportive both Social Services and my Mum's OT were in getting Mum settled. Essential really if you are faced with this situation for the first time and with us the odd 500 miles between us just complicated everything. I also found Age UK's website and helpline really informative about how everything works with funding etc. <br />Love your card, the colours are so unusual and effective especially with the White highlights and so pleaded you could find a little time for yourself, so important when you are run so ragged.<br />hope you get things settled soon. Much love and hugs xxsnazzyoriginalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720980762294511557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-38799686425779840282014-11-18T13:30:18.539+00:002014-11-18T13:30:18.539+00:00Happy Anniversary Lesley. Stunning card. Thank you...Happy Anniversary Lesley. Stunning card. Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to make your project for the Chocolate Baroque Challenge. <br />Florence xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-65063712702827880242014-11-18T13:08:41.182+00:002014-11-18T13:08:41.182+00:00Happy anniversary to you both. I'm pleased yo...Happy anniversary to you both. I'm pleased you are managing to get some time in the craft room while things are being difficult for you - a little crafty therapy does help at such times I know and you've produced a beautiful card. I hope things settle for you soon. Take care - hugs!!Aquariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975832984643090577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-26575935990804990242014-11-18T13:06:03.179+00:002014-11-18T13:06:03.179+00:00Hi Lesley, your design is gorgeous, I love the Har...Hi Lesley, your design is gorgeous, I love the Harlequin ornaments in the challenge colours (and they are one of my fav designs.. but I have many favs sigh...). Sorry to read about your Mom and how busy you are. I hope life settles down for you. Happy Anniversary, ShirleyxxPaper Creations by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587466253656100353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-2877597803222457352014-11-18T12:58:08.803+00:002014-11-18T12:58:08.803+00:00Happy 42nd Anniversary Lesley, what a wonderful mi...Happy 42nd Anniversary Lesley, what a wonderful milestone, sorry you won't be in too much of a celebrating mood after your day looking for a good care home.<br /><br />Beautiful card, loving the colours and bauble shapes very much. Glad you managed to spend at least a short time crafting, results are awesome.<br /><br />Hugs:-) xxxmassofhairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705859200397699568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-13047255837495706142014-11-18T12:52:29.929+00:002014-11-18T12:52:29.929+00:00Such a gorgeous card Lesley, I love the colours an...Such a gorgeous card Lesley, I love the colours and the sentiment. Good luck on your Care Home quest, despite what the papers say there are some good ones out there.<br /><br />Sue xxSue's Crafty Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06768968818725130718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-9004601881483296132014-11-18T11:59:45.512+00:002014-11-18T11:59:45.512+00:00Oops, I forgot! Happy Anniversary to you both, big...Oops, I forgot! Happy Anniversary to you both, big hugs, Judith xxjudith@poppy cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349185898726220561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-87329319111704087972014-11-18T11:59:07.423+00:002014-11-18T11:59:07.423+00:00A very beautiful card Buddy, gorgeous background, ...A very beautiful card Buddy, gorgeous background, and the baubles are lovely. The lilac matting and bows adds a delicate touch. Thanks so much for making a Herculean effort to get this card finished in time and for entering the Chocolate Baroque Challenge. Good Luck today in your trek around the care homes, I wil be thinking about you, and all the best to your lovely Mum, Judith xxjudith@poppy cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349185898726220561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-40951839817441565002014-11-18T11:01:34.925+00:002014-11-18T11:01:34.925+00:00Beautiful card! Happy Anniversary! I am so sorry...Beautiful card! Happy Anniversary! I am so sorry to hear your mom is not doing so well and all the additional stress you are facing with having to do the follow up to get her proper care. Sending hugs to you. Suzanne Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797775244763978705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-56413994255806090052014-11-18T10:34:04.385+00:002014-11-18T10:34:04.385+00:00Very very happy anniversary very pretty card and h...Very very happy anniversary very pretty card and hopefully you will a home that is just right for your mum xxxDeborah Wainwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233225034879345417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-252729274213504062.post-8064638845642081792014-11-18T10:22:24.799+00:002014-11-18T10:22:24.799+00:00Happy Anniversary Lesley! Well done for getting in...Happy Anniversary Lesley! Well done for getting into your craftroom, more than I've done so far this week. Love your beautiful baubles, they are so delicate and detailed. Different colour scheme that really works. XxHazel Agnewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415715861182371303noreply@blogger.com