Friday, December 10, 2010
And finally...for Mum
I've recently been making some examples using bleach for a tutorial over at Gingersnap Creations.
These can be seen on their site with the exception of one.
This one I kept back.
This one is for my Mum.
For those that are regular visitors to my blog you may have gathered that the past 5 months or so have been up in the air for me. This was due to my Mum suddenly, totally out of the blue, being rushed into hospital in July and spending the most part of 18 weeks in intensive care.
I won't go into detail but sadly at the age of 68 the best Mum in the world, my Mum, passed away and her funeral was held a couple of days ago.
Christmas will be very different for us this year. It was her favourite time.
I'm not normally one for airing my private life online, but would like to take this opportunity to thank those that knew for the huge amount of support, not just from here in the UK but worldwide. It meant a lot, thank you so much.
I hope you like this card.
I know Mum would have said 'Beautiful!!'
Thanks Mum xxxxxxx
My very warmest wishes and condolences to you Jo, and your family, at this very sad time. The card is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Helen. xx
It truly is beautiful,in every sense of the word Jo - thinking of you xx
ReplyDeleteAnd she would have been right on the money, it is beautiful indeed. So sorry for your loss :( xxx
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, Jo.
ReplyDeleteJo, so very sorry for your loss and the difficult months you have been through this year. This card is indeed beautiful and captures something very special and peaceful for your Mum.
ReplyDeleteElaine xx
Hi jo, sorry to hear your sad new, it is indeed a beautiful card, for me I would frame it and place it out each christmas a treasure of all the happy times. take care ju x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss Jo, my thoughts are with you. It truly is a beautiful card, peaceful, gentle and touching. Perfect for your Mum. Judith xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear your bad news Jo, it is a beautiful card that you created for your mum x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your sad time,the card is perfect...
ReplyDeleteSue x
awww Jo, my eyes are welled with tears. My most sincere condolences.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very beautiful and poetic creation.
xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card for a lovely lady.
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it is beautiful. Your mum always sounded like a wondeful lady. I know you will all miss her very much
ReplyDeleteThis is truly one of the most beautiful cards I've seen. So sorry to hear about your mother.
ReplyDeletexx
A beautiful and very special card. So sorry about your loss and the difficult and sad time.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Petra. xx
sometimes being brave enough to just say these words out loud sends a message of love out into the universe that will rebound and fill your heart with joy......it may take time but it will eventually occur.
ReplyDeleteSuzanne x
A wonderful card for your wonderful Mum, Jo. Take care!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you Jo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for your Mum.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum Jo. Am thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteHelen
So very sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful card and moving post. x
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Jo. This is such a difficult time for you. Your card is absolutely beautiful and your mum would love her card, I'm certain of it. She would be so proud of your creative success too.
ReplyDeleteI lost my own mum at christmas time, 7 years ago (Dec 28th), so I know how difficult it is. She had just celebrated her 61st birthday.
My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending love to you all.
Take care. x
Another stunning card hun!
ReplyDeleteLove Dawn xx
Fabulous card for your Mum, Jo! Thinking of you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWish you lots of strength to get through this sad time, but you have your Mum in your heart forever. Lots of sparkles from Germany, Valerie-Jael
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card indeed, your Mother would have loved it I'm sure. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, this is a difficult time of year, I'll remember you in my prayers. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo, you've mentioned how difficult life has been recently but I didn't know just how difficult until I read your post for today. I am so sorry to read about the loss of your Mom and will be thinking of you at this sad time. Special hugs to one of my favourite people in Blogland, Jo x
ReplyDeleteaw Jo, beautiful card and post - brought tears to my eyes. can't imagine what you've all been through the last few months.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is a beautiful card Jo. Sending love to you and your family xx
ReplyDeleteJo I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, sending prayers your way. I'm sure your mom would have Loved your card and rightly so its Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWarm hugs Lynn
Jo what a beautiful and fitting tribute for your mum, as someone mentioned earlier your mum must have been so proud of you and your creative achievements. This post brought tears to my eyes, thinking of you Jo and your loved ones at this very difficult time x
ReplyDeleteThis is a really lovely way to say good bye to your lovely mom. Like Gillian this post made me weepy. My thoughts are with you Jo and I do hope the future is brighter than this year has been.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your Mom, I'm sure she's in a beautiful place with no suffering. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this holiday season. Your tutorial was wonderful, staying busy helps.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear your news Jo. I am sure that your Mother would have loved the card.
ReplyDeleteMy heart has been with you all week, big hugs to you. Your card is gorgeous and you know your Mum would have encouraged your artwork.
ReplyDeleteI know I already said it but big hugs and my deepest sympathies. You and your family are in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry to hear of your huge loss. My thoughts are with you,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
So sorry to hear of your loss, your card is beautiful, your Mum would have loved it, I'm sure she was so proud of your success. My thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time, xxx
ReplyDeleteI know for sure your mother is looking down and loving this card!!!
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Sorry Jo, I had to delete previous comment I made a big typo.
ReplyDeleteHere goes again.
You are a wonderful testament to your Mum's beauty and grace. Your art shows the love you have in your life.
Condolences,
Chris xo
So sorry Jo - she was too young
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful tribute to your mum, Jo.
ReplyDeleteBless you Jo.
ReplyDeleteI have just found a few words I wrote while expressing my sorrow when my Mum died. I will email them to you. Re reading them tugged at my heart strings but they are poignant but not depressing.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dear mum Jo! She would definitely have loved that stunning card! xx
ReplyDeleteOh dear Jo I'm so sorry about your mum passing away so unexpectedly at such a young age. I wish you all the strenght you need! What a difficult time always, when one looses a beloved one but especially in this december month! Hugs Nellie
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family dearest Jo. I lack the vocabulary to express my deepest sincerity.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
it is so beautiful am sure your mum would have loved it and been very proud of you and your art, with much love to you at this time of great loss
ReplyDeleteOh Jo I'm so sorry for you and me both, my Mum's funeral is this coming Weds. I don't think we are ever ready to let them go.
ReplyDeleteGini
xx
What a beautiful card, and a lovely, touching tribute to someone who was clearly a very important person.
ReplyDeleteWords feel so inadequate in the face of such a loss. We haven't met in person, but we are both daughters and mothers, and it is from that shared experience that I send you my deepest sympathies.
Karen
Dear Jo - such a beautiful tribute so someone who was so important to you.
ReplyDeleteTake care, and much love to you and your family.
Hugs
Valxx
What a beautiful tribute, Jo. My heart is with you.
ReplyDelete((Hugs)), Jean
So sorry to hear of your sad loss Jo......the card is a fitting and lovely tribute to your Mum.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, beautiful sentiment. Sincerest condolences to you on the loss of you lovley mum. She must have been lovely, she had you xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and your tutorial on the GC blog was terrific. So sorry for your loss - sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your card is a beautiful tribute to your mum. Helene
ReplyDeleteJo, So sorry for your loss - thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Jo
That is such a beautiful and moving (I'm in tears as I type) tribute to your mum and I'm sure she's smiling at you.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to learn you have had such a difficult time Jo. My thoughts are with you.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Jo, sorry to hear about your mum, she was a wonderful lady, I used to pop into the town hall to speak to her after we left school, she always had time to chat, i'm sure she'll be missed by all who knew her.
ReplyDeletethinking about you all
Suzanne x
So sorry for your loss Jo. The card is beautiful indeed.
ReplyDeleteisa xxx
I'm so sorry for your sad loss, as you say your Mum would have said that the card is beautiful and it most certainly is. xx
ReplyDeleteThe card is simply stunning Jo - I'm sorry, so very sorry to read the news behind it.
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ReplyDeletesparkles and SWEETness! LOVE IT
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry to hear your sad news. I'd like to add my deepest condolences too. I lost my Mum suddenly 2 yrs ago & she was only 66 & also my best friend. I know a little of how you must be feeling right now & send you the biggest of cyber hugs you can imagine. I am sure she will never be far away.. I quite often smell my Mum's perfume when I least expect it!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is amazing. Thank you for sharing your talents with us all.xx
Hope you find peace in your heart this Christmas time & know your Mum is safe. Love Gez.xx
Oh Jo, I've been away from arty things and my laptop for some time over the festive season and have only just seen this post.....I'm so very sad to hear of your loss.
ReplyDeleteThe card is lovely and your mum certainly would have loved it too.