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
65 comments:
My very warmest wishes and condolences to you Jo, and your family, at this very sad time. The card is perfect.
Lots of love, Helen. xx
It truly is beautiful,in every sense of the word Jo - thinking of you xx
And she would have been right on the money, it is beautiful indeed. So sorry for your loss :( xxx
Such a beautiful card, Jo.
Jo, 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.
Elaine 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
So 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
I'm so sorry to hear your bad news Jo, it is a beautiful card that you created for your mum x
So sorry to hear of your sad time,the card is perfect...
Sue x
awww Jo, my eyes are welled with tears. My most sincere condolences.
It is a very beautiful and poetic creation.
xx
A lovely card for a lovely lady.
X
it is beautiful. Your mum always sounded like a wondeful lady. I know you will all miss her very much
This is truly one of the most beautiful cards I've seen. So sorry to hear about your mother.
xx
A beautiful and very special card. So sorry about your loss and the difficult and sad time.
Take 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.
Suzanne x
A wonderful card for your wonderful Mum, Jo. Take care!
Thinking of you Jo.
Beautiful card for your Mum.
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum Jo. Am thinking of you.
Helen
So very sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful card and moving post. x
I'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.
I 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!
Love Dawn xx
Fabulous card for your Mum, Jo! Thinking of you and your family.
This is so pretty!
Wish 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
A 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
Dearest 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
aw Jo, beautiful card and post - brought tears to my eyes. can't imagine what you've all been through the last few months.
It certainly is a beautiful card Jo. Sending love to you and your family xx
Jo 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!
Warm 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
This 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.
What 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.
So sorry to hear your news Jo. I am sure that your Mother would have loved the card.
My 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.
I know I already said it but big hugs and my deepest sympathies. You and your family are in my thoughts.
I am so, so sorry to hear of your huge loss. My thoughts are with you,
Lucy 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
I know for sure your mother is looking down and loving this card!!!
xxxxx
Sorry Jo, I had to delete previous comment I made a big typo.
Here 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
It's a beautiful tribute to your mum, Jo.
Bless you Jo.
I 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
Oh 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
Thinking of you and your family dearest Jo. I lack the vocabulary to express my deepest sincerity.
God 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
Oh 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.
Gini
xx
What a beautiful card, and a lovely, touching tribute to someone who was clearly a very important person.
Words 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.
Take care, and much love to you and your family.
Hugs
Valxx
What a beautiful tribute, Jo. My heart is with you.
((Hugs)), Jean
So sorry to hear of your sad loss Jo......the card is a fitting and lovely tribute to your Mum.
Beautiful card, beautiful sentiment. Sincerest condolences to you on the loss of you lovley mum. She must have been lovely, she had you xx
Beautiful card and your tutorial on the GC blog was terrific. So sorry for your loss - sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your card is a beautiful tribute to your mum. Helene
Jo, So sorry for your loss - thinking of you.
Take 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.
So 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.
thinking about you all
Suzanne x
So sorry for your loss Jo. The card is beautiful indeed.
isa 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
The card is simply stunning Jo - I'm sorry, so very sorry to read the news behind it.
XX
sparkles and SWEETness! LOVE IT
So 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!
Your 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.
The card is lovely and your mum certainly would have loved it too.
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