WOYWW 777: The Crop is On

Well I made it through the first day back at work - just.  Had a telephone consultation with occupational health yesterday - required for the cover insurance at school.  Was glad for the day off and had a great time at my recorder group in the afternoon.

I have been making cards using the Barbara's Loving Heart stamp set from Clarity Crafts.  I didn't get them posted in time for the craftalong but will send them in with my next lot of samples.  The mojo comes and goes. 

I am resolutely completing my #dailycollage2024 pages though.

Thanks for the responses I have had regarding the crop on 18th May.  Eva and I assure you that the crop is definitely on.  However it will make things easier if you all bring your own lunch and we only provide tea and coffee.  There is a convenience store and a fish and chip shop across the road so there are plenty of places to get food on the day.  Of course any cake donated to the cause will I am sure also be well received.  As long as we cover the costs of the hall for the day we will not worry (£10-15) per person who is crafting depending on numbers.  I am so looking forward to seeing you all and I know there will be many more there in spirit too.

Penkhull Village Hall, Trent Valley Road, Penkhull, Stoke on Trent  ST4 5JB.

Don't forget to join in with Julia and the rest of the WOYWW gang by visiting Stamping Ground to link up or visit other desks.

WOYWW 776: Saying Our Goodbyes

On Monday we said our good-byes to Paul at a packed service.  It went so well and was a beautiful way to remember him.

The flowers are from the spray which was on the coffin.  There is another larger vase in the house full too and I am pressing two of the roses.  Thank you again for all the love and support which came our way.  The wake was also a celebration of his life.

Some days I am only managing my #dailycollage2024 but I am also trying to keep up with my crafting.  I am looking forward to the crop on May 18th and just need to start firming up numbers to see how much it will cost each of us and whether we will be catering or asking you to bring your own lunches to reduce costs.  I shall be going into work on Friday to catch up with where the students are with the work ready to go back next Monday.  Stay safe everyone and Happy WOYWW.

April: My Collage Journey So Far

 For April I have chosen a brown/sepia palette for my #dailycollage2024 journey.  I have been using the Darjeeling Infusions collage papers from Clarity Crafts and finishing each page as usual with one of their words stickers.

WOYWW 775: Less Than A Week To Go

 I finally have everything ready for the funeral next Monday.  #2 son has prepared a visual tribute using the photos from the order of service and set to Heartbeat which was Paul's favourite TV show.

My desk shows some of the photos which were uploaded and used.

Still keeping up with the #dailycollage2024.  I am glad I managed to visit all the desks last week.  I shall try to do the same this week as it helps keep me grounded.  I have had some lovely cards from my WOYWW family. 

#dailycollage2024: The End of a Difficult Month

Working on my #dailycollage2024 pages has helped keep me on an even keel since I lost my husband earlier in March.  These are my pages for the second half of the month.  I am very grateful to family friends and colleagues who have been so supportive.

I have found many of the Clarity Words stickers comforting as I have added them to the pages each day.

WOYWW 773: Arrangements Made

Still trying to stick to a routine although I haven't visited any desks recently. Paul's funeral will be on 15th April and arrangements are slowly being made.  We haven't finalised the Order of Service and visual tribute yet but we are working on them.

My Mum kindly made some crocheted hearts for us so when I went to make the funeral arrangements I left one in the pocket of his suit and have one each for myself, the boys and Paul's only brother.

Crafting a little each day has helped keep me on an even keel.  Back in January we cashed in our Christmas present from my sister for a meal and theatre show (Wicked) in London and I also bought some tickets for The Lion King.  Those tickets are for this evening and tomorrow.  Rather than waste the tickets my middle son is taking me down to London for a couple of nights and we are going to see the shows in Paul's honour.  My youngest will be going over to his uncle's, where he will be cat sitting over Easter too.  I went over to my recorder group in Lichfield yesterday too as I wanted some sense of normality.

Thanks again for all the love and support I have had from everyone.  Please visit Julia at Stamping Ground for more desks.

#dailycollage2024: March So Far

 For March I went with blue as the theme colour for my #dailycollage2024.  Here are my pages so far.  This time I used the BOW-WOB papers as a background as they can be coloured with inks to match the theme and finished each page with one of the Clarity words stickers.

My husband passed away suddenly 8/3/24 in the afternoon.  Crafting, family and friends are helping to keep me on an even keel.