Tuesday 28 January 2014

Hey, How Are You?

Hey Strangers... I thought I would say hello today and explain a little about what is going on at the moment... I don't normally put things like this on here but here goes....

Last year I my life got turned upside down when my partner decided to want to be with his family more... In January my heart finally broke and after 4 years of ups and downs he has moved back permanently and I'm not really dealing with it at all... Devastated would be the best word I could use. My mojo has run away and I really don't feel like doing anything at all .... I'm taking a break from crafting for a few weeks but may pop around if I can manage to make a little something to show you. Crafting was always my saviour and has got me through a few things over the years so I'm not sure why this is different but sitting in my studio just seems to hurt so much... maybe it's because I'm in on my own I'm really not sure. I'm hoping the start of February feels like a new start for me and I can start to rebuild my life slowly.

To top it all off I'm not sleeping and have lost about 12 lbs in 3 weeks ( I was less than 10 stone at 5'10) so now having blood tests to check nothing else is wrong as a precaution :-(

I do have a little card to show you today as my mum came over Sunday afternoon so I could show her how to watercolour so I managed (and it took about 2 hours) to pull the card below together.... It's so simple but it seemed like hard work and wasn't natural at all.  I just hope that all comes back.. and very soon!


I've used the very cute James with Laptop from LOTV and coloured with my Stampin write markers. The sentiment is from Waltzing Mouse but just seemed so appropriate for this little guy...esp in this digital world lol!

There are still a couple of days left to enter my January Candy HERE and don't forget my up to date FOR SALE page.

Finally can I say thank you to all my blog and crafty friends worldwide for everything the last couple of weeks.. you know who you all are!


56 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry to hear about your partner and I wish you all the best in days to come.
    Your card is gorgeous as always! I really hope you'll be able to find some relieve in crafting again soon. XO

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  2. Oh Jen, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending big gentle hugs. Amanda x

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  3. We have never met but I have enjoyed following your blog for the last few months ... I just wanted to drop you a note to say thinking of you down-under in New Zealand. Take care.

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  4. Oh Jen, there isn't anything that I can say to ease your pain but I'm thinking of you.
    Take care of yourself and I hope you find strength from somewhere.
    xx

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  5. Hi Jen. I visit every day but have only been allowed to comment as from now (flamin' work computer!).
    So sorry to hear how life has treated you and hope you will be back to inspiring us all really soon. xx

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  6. Jen this is a stunning CAS design. Love the sewing around the edges and your colouring is gorgeous.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  7. I am sorry that you are hurting. I can empathize and know that sometimes nothing helps heal pain except for time (and some really good wine and friends). I hope each day seems a bit brighter and letting go becomes a little easier.

    “Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.”
    ― Jane Austen

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  8. Oh Jen, my heart goes out to you hun. I know it's been said before but time is a great healer and you'll soon be back to normal, and a stronger person for what you've been through. Your card, as always, is lush and I can't wait to see what your future creativeness has in store. Have a break from the norm and take care of yourself. Love n Hugs xx

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  9. Beautiful card and our thoughts are with you :)

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  10. Hi Jen, so sorry to hear you're having such a hard time lately. "been there, done that" so know exactly how you're feeling.....but it does get better! (even if you don't feel like it at the moment). I love the card you were able to produce, you're colouring is fantastic. Sending you a big {{{{hug}}}} xx

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  11. Oh Jen, I am so sorry to hear this bad news, sending you a lot of hugs.
    Dorte xx

    (Love your card as always ;) )

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  12. Your card is wonderful. I love the new stamps.

    Hugs,
    bastel_fee

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  13. so sorry to hear of your sadness jen - hope the weight loss is nothing serious and can be brought around - big hugs to you hun xx

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  14. Your colouring on a bad day surpasses mine on a good!! Have missed your wonderful inspiration. Sorry you are having a rough trot - but I believe things usually happen for a reason that is not always apparent at the time. Give it time there will be brighter days ahead.......and I am sure your creativity is just having a holiday. Hugs xx

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  15. So sorry to hear what you're going through and I really hope that better times are on the way. Your cards are always stunning and such an inspiration, and I hope that your mojo returns so that crafting can get you through.
    Rebecca. x

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  16. Hi Jen, Lovely card. Hard to do, when your heart is not in the right place. Have emailed you a personal message. Biggest of hugs, Carol S.xx

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  17. Take care - and hoping February brings a new and stronger year for you. x

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  18. Hi Jen, sent you a personal email but forgot to mention the card ... you did THAT feeling as you do!!!! Then you are amazing - I can only dream of colouring like that. Take care and sending lots of hugs. x

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  19. So sorry to read this Jen. You need some time out with people who love you. Don't rush things but even our darkest days do eventually get lighter. Weight loss is very typical when we are under severe stress...be kind to yourself. Hugs xx

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  20. Jen, don;t come on much these days but wanted to send you a large "Cyber hug" and say hang on in there. Life will get better; slowly & surely. I was widowed at 36 but now, at 48 am remarried and on a new journey!
    xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  21. Sorry to hear your news Jen.....life can be a hard journey at times! Hoping things start to look up for you soon. x

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  22. So sorry to hear that you are not having a good time at the moment. Things will improve and tend to happen for a reason, having been there I only know too well. Sending you lots of love and hugs and hope you start to feel stronger and more confident again soon. Your card is amazing, just like everything you produce. Take care. Hugs, Claire x

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  23. Hi sweetie, this is just gorgeous, love the colour choices you have chosen, perfect creation, huggles Pops x x

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  24. This Jen must of been the hardest post you have ever had to do but do you know it might help you alot knowing there are people here that are concerned and are so caring l only hope the pain goes away and come Feb you will be able to deal with your emotions better than at this moment in time and your mojo will return as your creations are absolutely wonderful as you are showing here with this one truly beautiful........sending lots of love and hugs xx

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  25. Hi Jen, so sad to hear your news and hoping your health improves as you come to terms with this. This must be very difficult to deal with. 4 years is a long time to be with someone and it will take time. Thinking of you and hoping you start feeling better soon.

    Fabulous card as usual and love how you've coloured that cutie James.

    Take care,

    Kat xx

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  26. Hi Jen: I've been following your blog for awhile now. I'm sorry to hear about your pain. I recently went through the same thing and hopefully with time (and friends) you will heal and get back on track. Your card is absolutely gorgeous! You do such a nice job. Hope to see you back again soon. Take care. Thinking of you! :)

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  27. Hang in there, Jen! So sorry for your pain & grieving. This is a rotten time of year for loss. Take it a day at a time and it'll be spring (metaphorically and physically) before you know it. Big virtual hugs, C

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  28. Jen, you don't know me, but I follow your blog. I don't usually do this as it feels odd sending personal messages to someone you don't know. But I am sorry you are having such a horrible time and I hope you feel better soon. I wanted you to know, that like everyone else, I find your cards inspiring and uplifting, you are amazingly talented! I hope when you have given yourself some time to heal, that you will find comfort and joy in your crafting again. Look after yourself. Karen x

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  29. So sorry to hear the reason for your absence from blogging. You have been missed. Sending best wishes for a return of your mojo and the healing of your hurt.

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  30. Oh Jen .. .. I am so sorry to read your post.

    Stay strong and I shall be thinking of you.

    Love and hugs
    Jules xx

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  31. Thinking of you Jen! So glad you had a bit of craft time with your mum. Big Hugs, Deb

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  32. Soto hear that you are feeling so down but the only way when you are at the is UP. Hope you are soon feeling better and able to post your blog again. Will keep looking.Wish you better soon.

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  33. Hi Jen, I am so sorry to read your post today. I went through some tough times in my previous relationship and have to say that I lost alot of weight and felt destroyed by everything that happened. Stepping away and starting again was hard but it was the right thing to do. Treat yourself kindly and spend plenty of time with people who love you. All you blogland buddies will be waiting to welcome you back when you feel able to re-join us. Big hugs, Jo x

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  34. Jen just to let you know i'm thinking of you and look after yourself xx
    Your card is adorable!! hugs x

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  35. I'm so sorry to read your post Jen. Thinking of you.
    Hugs
    Annette
    xx

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  36. Thinking of you Jen, hope you have happy days ahead, Rebecca x

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  37. Hi, sorry you are having such a tough time. I know it doesn't feel like it but things will eventually improve. The main thing is to look after yourself. Your card is gorgeous as always.
    Sharon x

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  38. This is oh so cute! I love this image and the CAS look of your card. Beautiful! Hugs! xx

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  39. Despite feeling so down, you made the cutest card. My heart goes out to you. Grief over heartbreak, like a rosebud unfolding, can't be rushed. It takes the time it takes. Be kind to yourself and take it a day at a time.

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  40. I am so sorry to hear what a tough time you are having and I hope that you will be able to return to crafting in the future.
    I will miss your lovely cards like this one with the super sweet James bear, but for now I hope you just take the time to heal and feel better soon.
    Big hugs, Kat x

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  41. Sorry to hear you're going through such a rough time, I hope your circumstances & health both improve soon.
    As ever, the card is gorgeous!

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  42. Hi Jen
    So sorry to here your news.......i hope in a short time ... You will be back making our amazing... Fabulous cards....
    Will be thinking of you....we crafters are a nice bunch...
    Lots of Love
    Sylvie xx

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  43. Do take care and all the best! Your card is very cute.

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  44. I'm so sorry to hear this news. Hugs, Jen.

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  45. This little chap is so perfect, the colouring is just perfect.
    Thinking of you always.

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  46. This little chap is so perfect, the colouring is just perfect.
    Thinking of you always.

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  47. I'm so sorry things are not going well for you right now...I do hope everything improves very soon.

    Your card is absolutely darling! I love your watercoloring and your stitching is such a great touch! Beautiful card, Jen!

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  48. Gorgeous sweet card. Big hugs from me too
    luv
    Debby

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  49. Gorgeous card Jen, yet to ink this stamp but he is a real cutie. Sorry to hear of your woes but I am sure crafting helps. Love your blog and the inspiration, take care of yourself love Jane x

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  50. So sorry your world is upside down, Jen. I hope life starts to get easier for you, and that your mojo comes back (although you've still managed to produce a stunning card without it!)

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  51. This card is just so perfect. I love catching up on your blog and am so sorry things have been horrible for you recently as they say "Things Can Only Get Better" and I hope that it is true for you Love and Happy Crafting when you can Hugs Carole x

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  52. Oh Jen. I did wonder if something was wrong. I'm so sorry to learn of your sadness and I do hope you feel better soon. Time can be a great healer.
    In the meantime, I have to say that your cards are just as gosh-darn beautiful as always and this one is a real corker! Sending hugs your way, Lesley

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  53. A gorgeous little card Jen. I'm sorry to hear you're having such an awful time. I feel for you as I have been there. All I can say is hang on in there, your crafting will still be there when you feel ready to do it again. Time really is a healer and I hope it starts it's healing powers on you very soon.
    Love Leax

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  54. HI Jen, Keep your Chin up hunny! its all sent to try us! Sending you positive thoughts and hoping as the Month of January passes so will all the issues and you will feel more you! As always your creation is stunning and I would not know you were in this frame by your card its AWESOME and you always inspire me.... and other crafters so thank you! and hugs from me xx

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  55. What a tough time for you, considering all the pleasure you have brought to us I hope you can see that there is warmth and love out there and lots of it coming your way. You are shedding an old life and starting a new one. Now you can be open to let something better in to your life.Thanks so much for all the beauty you bring us.

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