Friday 29 June 2012

Happy Birthday Gail 2012


ooo a bit of a sad weekend ... it would have been my lovely sister's birthday today ... 29th June 1959 she was born ... but she was taken from us following an horrific car accident ... anyway enough of all that ... this is the little card I made for my dear Mum ... I always send a little card just to let her know we are thinking about her ...


Mums Mum ... my grandmother grew up in and around the New Forest and was living at one time in a little cottage called Wisteria Cottage in Midhurst ... My Mum has pictures of the cottage and I must grab one next time I am there and scan it ... she also has a photo of her Mum standing in the garden of the cottage ... I guess its when you get older that these things mean more to you ...

the card I made was supposed to look like Wisteria Cottage and I did a bit of cloud and sun masking with chalks ... the cloud went a wee bit wrong and I did a bit of masking with the tree cottage and fence which went a bit wrong too ... coz the tree looks like it is hanging in thin air ... oh well its not bad for my first try I guess ... the little stamps were a freebie a while back in one of the magazines ... have not used them so gave them an airing ...

hope you are all having a great weekend

here is the card ... oh and the insert too ... love the words ... not my own creation but thank you to the original poster





this is the back of the card ... just to let pinkjools know that I do use the lovely stamp she kindly sent me ...

27 comments:

Caroline said...

Hi Sandy beautiful card. Carolinexxx

Sue said...

Oh Sandy, this is such a special card. You have put so much thought and love into it and I'm sure you mum will be so love it.
Sending you hugs
Sue

Lorna said...

Beautiful card sandy, lovely image and colours, your Mum will love it

have a lovely weekend

big hugs to you
Lorna xx

Mau xx said...

Hi Sandy, sending you huge hugs sweetie xx
love the sweet card, I am sure your mum is always pleased to get one at this sad time of year.
I so know the pain of losing a sister.
Hugs Mau xx

kay said...

Your mum will love the card sandy,sending you a hug,x

annesyme said...

A gorgeous card and beautiful sentiment. Sending you some ((((hugs))))
Anne x

Wendy said...

Your card is so beautiful Sandy, bet your Mum loved it.
Sending you a hug.
Wendy xx

justforyoupapercrafts said...

this is such a beautiful and very special card...my thoughts are with you xxxx

sue said...

beautiful & a very special card,
sue xx

Dawn said...

Beautiful card and your mum will love it. x

Anonymous said...

aww beautiful card sandy l am sure your mum will treasure it , have anice weekend tracy x

Angela said...

Such a lovely card for you mum and I think she will love it. x

Anonymous said...

really sweet card, do like the design xx

Pink Dandelion said...

Super card Sandy. Such a personal card that I'm sure your mum will love. Debs xx

Dannii said...

Cute card. Gorgeous design inside and back too. Sweet message inside. Sorry to hear about your sister, I am glad you still remember her and embrace it though, she will be very proud.
Love to you. x

rosie said...

gorgeous card. such a stunning card for such a sad time. hugs to you all x

carrie-lee said...

fabulous card hun am sure your mum will love it xxx

pinky said...

I am sure your Mum will love this Sandy, lets just say the tree is magical:) I have done that loads of times lol.

Chris said...

Its beautiful Sandy I am sure your mum will love it. Chris xx

Sazzle said...

Such a special card Sandy and I'm sure your Mum will love it and bring back such lovely memories too :-)

xx Happy crafting and glittery hugs xx

Sazzle
(lincscraftygirl)

Alizabethy said...

What a beautiful and very special card!

sparklingblackrose said...

Aww Sandy I am sorry to hear that, im thinking of you and your family.
Its a lovely card, such gorgeous colours :-) Elaine-xxx-

ChrisAndCat said...

This will mean so much as it holds special memories. I love the new forest although I have only visited and not been lucky enough to live there but its a beautiful place and I would love to go again sometime.

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful card your Mum will love it no matter how many faults you find wrong with it,and so sorry to hear about your sister
carol x

Heike said...

This card is beautiful. And such a lovely sentiment. It really brought a tear to my eye.
Heike xx

♥Gemma♥ said...

Gorgeous card hun inside & out...so special & i am sure my mum will love it!!

hugs and xxx
Gemma

craftynanny said...

Lovely thoughtful card Sandy - and such lovely words! Lea xx