Friday 22 January 2016

Smiles on Friday - Week 154

Hello and thank you for your visit.

It's Friday again so time to link up with Annie on her Stitch in Time blog where every week she invites us to share happy times from our week.

I have scheduled my post for today as we are going to Cambridge to Aunty Stella's funeral.  She was a very special person and will be sadly missed by us all.

She is actually my hubby's Aunt but as we have been together since we were 15 years old she has been an Aunt to me too.

Now onto my smiles for the week.

I received these two beautiful cards from friends I have got to know through blogging.  What a wonderful way it is to get to know each other and join with people who have similar interest to ourselves.


The first card was from Di who runs The Snippets Playground challenge on her blog Pixie's Crafty Workshop.  If you are a paper crafter it is a really fun place to join in.  The playmates can be a mad bunch but are all very friendly.  It's worth a visit.




My second card is from Sarn who has a wonderful talent for "tangling".

She does some amazing Sarnrangles and even had her own limited edition stamps which are unfortunately no longer available for sale.

Her blog is called Stamping for Pleasure  so do pop in and she her lovely work too.

I hope you all enjoy whatever you have planned for the weekend.

12 comments:

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Ahhh Barb two wonderful cards to share by two very special ladies, blogland is great isn't it? Sorry about your aunt, sad... praying blessings of the Lord for all who loved her, Shaz in Oz.x

Sarn said...

I am sorry to hear you have a difficult day to get through today Barb.

Thank you for sharing the card I sent. Loving the look of Di's pretty tag card.

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Lisa Andersson said...

I´m sorry for your loss
Lovely card you received from your friends
Hugs Lisa

cuilliesocks said...

Hello Barb, beautiful cards to receive from your friends.
I hope you and your hubby are coping with your sad loss, Kate x

Dana M said...

Barb, my sympathies you you and your family.

Card makers are some of the most kind and generous folks I've encountered and how fabulous to receive these lovely cards in the mail!

Paper Lily Leaf said...

So sorry to hear your sad news, Barb. Two lovely cards there Xx

Hettie said...

Sorry to hear you have had a bereavement Barb. Sending a hug your way.
Lovely cards you have received.
What is this about the Snippets Playground having some mad members?
Hugs
xx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Sorry to hear about the funeral, hope it all goes well. Angela x

KT Fit Kitty said...

So sorry for your loss, Barb. Funerals can be tough. You've received two beautiful cards from two lovely people!

Greta said...

Hoping your happy memories will bring you & your hubby comfort in your loss. 2 wonderful cards from your friends! I agree, blogging friends are such a blessing!

Erika said...

Sorry to hear of your sad news Barb, I hope the funeral went as well as can be expected. x
I love your tag on your card. The cut of it and the little floral element really finishes the card beautifully.
Sarn's card is amazing too. The central image is also beautiful, very striking.

Hugs Erika. x

JoZart Designs said...

HI Barb,
Thanks so much for popping in on my blog. I send my sympathies to you on the loss of Aunt Stella... who seems a well valued member of your family. Some lovely card shown on your blog showing how good life is that there are such kind talented people in your life.
Keep smiling
Jo x