Thanks for lookings, I tell you, this is therapy for me. I am visiting my mom later on this morning, she has alzheimers, and it's not always an easy thing to do. It's very weird to say the least, when she thinks of me as this nice lady instead of her daughter. So believe me cardmaking in my heart of hearts, is my therapy. Ooops, sorry about getting all mushy, just had to go on about that. But I am very happy still to see that she can laugh, and we can sing old western songs she use to listen while I was growing up and grinding my teeth in anger everytime she'd put on the stereo and the voice of Freddie Fender would cry out: "Waisted days and waisted night...."
Anyway, hope you like this "pot-pourri" of vintage, shabby and "miss my mom" card. Guess, mom will be getting a card from a "nice lady" today!
Thanks for looking and being sort of an ear for me.
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 GMT Views: 485
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Registered: August 20, 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11545
Wed, Jun 17, 2009 @ 8:50 PM
Aww, Peggy huge hug!! I know it's not easy gf. Call me when you feel like this!! I will always listen!! As for your card, it is art!! You have chosen the perfect mix of papers and stamps here and created a beautiful piece!!
Registered: July 20, 2007 Location: Fergus, Ontario, Canada Posts: 52586
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 3:28 AM
Peggy, I love the vintage look of this! The soft colors are perfect and I love the brad, which looks like a vintage brooch. Hope your time with your mom went well. It's so heartwrenching and sad to lose your mother bit by bit........my mother and dear MIL suffered from this disease. It was a 2 hour drive to see my mom, but I did it every two weeks for almost two years, and it was worth it.
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"Surely His salvation is near those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land." Psalm 85:9
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44975
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 5:41 AM
Very awesome card, Peggy!!!!! For a moment, it reminded me of Lovely Linda's work! Gorgeous vintage looking!
Like our good friend Anne Ryan, I pray that your visit was filled with laughter and song! It's very hard to have loved ones with Alzheimers. I know! God Bless you, friend!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 8:10 AM
Wow! Wow! Wow! At first I thought this was one of Susan's beauties! But look at you Giggles! This is just gorgeous! LMYI
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: April 24, 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 2213
Thu, Jun 18, 2009 @ 4:16 PM
Gorgeous card Peggy!Love the brad/ribbon and vintage feel.
I understand how you feel. My dad is in a nursing home with dementia. He still remembers me,but forgets our conversations in five minutes!
Registered: September 1, 2004 Location: West Grove, PA Posts: 3539
Fri, Jun 19, 2009 @ 9:51 PM
How much a blessing this is, when you can still create despite the sadness around you. It will not go unnoticed! It is a perfectly lovely, soft warm card!
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Jun 20, 2009 @ 1:03 PM
Peggy, I just love your, as Anne called it, eclectic design here. My house is decorated in the same eclectic style, only the colors are different I guess. This is such a peaceful card, your mom will love it. Hope your visit was a pleasant one. I love that making these beautiful creative cards is therapy for you. I so relate to that one. We all need some kind of stress release. Lovely card. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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