WOYWW352
Hello to Wednesday, my friends. I’m really late to the party today ‘cos I’ve had 24hrs away from home and not been back long. Our elder daughter came to look after John while I travelled down from here to Rugby to see my dad. He’s been ill lately and because John has been so very ill I haven’t been able to see him since the beginning of December. It was a great visit – he recognised me, we had a lovely time together, and I drove home here today after staying with friends overnight. John “did good” with his physiotherapist daughter, so it was a successful time all round.
So, my desk is neglected – but that doesn’t mean I have been idle…. I thought I’d show you this photo in the absence of desk events!
These are two “unpublished” cards I have recently made for John. The top one was for his 70th birthday in January. An easel card with a Sheena Douglass image and sentiment, then a choice of special moments in our lives – John the day he very nearly got to the top of Snowdon; holding Bethany our first grandchild; holding an owl last autumn; a night in the Albert Hall, London at the Proms concert; reading a story to our own daughters; standing on Whistler Mountain in Jasper, Canada for our Silver anniversary; and enjoying watching the grandchildren on their trampoline. Beneath the picture of us on Whistler mountain, made so that it would lift and reveal the words, I folded a piece of paper and wrote the message.
The second card is the pergamano Christmas card I made for him. Star shaped, it all folds up so that when it opens out, there is a smaller card within for the message. A ribbon on the top means it can be hung on the Christmas tree along with the baubles!
So, what else have I been up to this week – making a few cards which I have actually got around to entering into some challenges.. The previous two blogs – yes, I’ve actually posted twice since last Wednesday’s WOYWW!!! – should find the entries – simple stuff, but satisfying in that I have actually had the time to do them!
So, that’s us this week, folks. Back home now, John doing OK, back to the regular routine. I’ll do my best to visit – but it will take a few days. I really do appreciate your visits and comments, and I apologise that I can’t always leave comments on your posts. If you are on Google+ there are some who obviously have different settings to others, because some I can comment on, others I can’t. I do visit you, and enjoy your work
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Take care my dear friends. God bless you.
Margaret
11 IMPORTED COMMENTS
Shaz in Oz.x
So glad Margaret that you wer able to catch up with your darling dad what blessing, sending blog hugs and many prayers your way. Thanks so much for sharing. Shaz in Oz.x {Shaz in Oz – Calligraphy Cards}
Tue, 08 Mar 2016 00:55:35
Chris
Hiya, You’ve been gadding around too. Hope your Dad is better. Love the pergamano card, that is beautiful. Chris
Sat, 05 Mar 2016 18:19:04
Neet
Hi Margaret You snuck in there – I didn’t realise there were any more takers on WOYWW. Lovely to have you join in again, I did think about you though and hoped things were fine in Wales. Great to hear you got away to see your dad, how lovely for him and for you that you managed a visit. Now to the cards – that 70th is a bit special isn’t it. I have never seen an easel card done like that – marvellous! And what a lovely idea and keepsake for John. Full of admiration for the Pergamano card – I used to do that a long time ago so appreciate how much goes into making one even a simple one – but yours is magnificent. So glad you managed to get on here – Blessings to you both Neet 1 xx
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:33:22
Barb Williams
Hello Margaret, I’m glad that the trip went well and you had a special visit with your Dad. I’m sure it meant a great deal to him. I’m glad that things went well with your Hubby and daughter too. That must have put your mind at rest. They are two very beautiful cards and special too. he pictures on the easel card are lovely. The pergamano card is a beauty. I do it for special cards but have never made a folded card like yours. It’s lovely. Barbxx
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:44:06
Diane
I’m glad you had a good trip. I hope you get a little stress release from you cards. Diane WOYWW #31
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 23:08:24
Sharon K
Beautiful cards! I’m glad you were able to have someone come and stay with John while you went to visit your Dad. Sharon K #42
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 21:43:39
Carol N
How wonderful to get to visit your dad! And such a sweet daughter to help out! Love the cards! The easel card is almost a scrapbook page! Great idea! And the pergamano card is gorgeous! Glad John is doing well. Hope you both have a wonderful week. God bless you back! Carol N #40
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:23:25
LLJ
I’m pleased that you managed to see your dad! Funnily enough, I drove to Wales to see mine on Saturday 🙂 your cards are beautiful, I can see why they were loved! Hugs, LLJ 14 xx
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:30:09
Vickie aka Okienurse
Beautiful cards! I love to do different and unique things. I might have to try making an easel card! Glad to hear your visit with your Dad went well and that John tolerated your absence and your daughters care! Hope you have a great week. Vickie #58
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:26:37
michelle
Lovely and clever cards I’m sure he was chuffed to pieces with them.
Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:14:29
Stacy
Margaret, both of those cards are so WOW! and the amount of love they contain 🙂 ~Stacy #53
Wed, 02 Mar