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I knew exactly what I wanted to create for this weeks DT challenge at Polkadoodles but unfortunately had some really sad news early in the week. The daughter of a friend of mine
passed away, she was only 22 - a year older than my eldest son Jordan ( hes 21 this Sunday actually). She had beaten cancer four times in her young life, overcame being drugged
and raped in Thailand and married five weeks ago. An awful lot to fill into such a short life butshe did it with courage and dignity and not a trace of self pity. My thoughts and prayers are with her parents, sister and brother
So............this week Ive been keeping a low profile of sorts, then Nikky came up with the ideal distraction - her new Jingle Jangle Christmas cd. Now to be honest I thought she couldnt improve on her Candy Doodles cd but OH MY WORD was I wrong! I have totally been blown away by this, so much so that I started to make some samples for the big debut on Create and Craft this Monday at 9am (just watch, you will see what I mean) and got so absorbed that I almost missed the post office! Check out the samples, see what you think.
Before I go please pop on by the Polkadoodles blog and see the fab cards the DT have made for the new challenge which is a card with at least two folds, theyre brilliant. You have until noon on Sunday 23rd August to submit yours, so plenty of time!
I will leave you with a sneaky peak from the Jingle Jangles CD
(one day soon I will work out how to get the pictures WHERE I want them!)
(one day soon I will work out how to get the pictures WHERE I want them!)
Take care
Sue x
stunning sue you are so talented
ReplyDeletetracey xxxx
oh sue I am feeling so humble..brings life into perspective doesn't it...what a tragedy and her poor parents....thinking about you...big hugs kath xxxxx
ReplyDeleteMy goodness Sue you really went to town with the new PD Christmas designs. AWESOME! Love all the bling on the tree image. What sad news about the young lady, we truly need to reflect and be thankful for our blessings in this life. She has left her mark......much love
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies, your comments mean a lot
ReplyDeletexx
Hi Sue, I'm new to your blog and fairly new to polka doodles, I purchased the Candy doodles cd the last time it was on create and craft and I tuned in this morning to see the new christmas cd, wow I can't wait to get it, yes of course I had to buy it. Your designs are fantastic. Sorry you had such bad news this week but glad you found something to take your mind off it.
ReplyDeleteJo ( a newbie)
Oh Sue I am so sorry to hear about the sad news of your friends daughter, to have gone through so much during her short life, my thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, what gorgeous cards you have produce with this new CD, cant wait to see more.
Oh Sue I am so sorry to hear of your sad news about your friends daughter, so tragic for someone so young especially after everything else she has gone though during her short life, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and her family.
ReplyDeleteOn a happier note, I love your creations using the new CD, they are all so yummy. Cant wait to see what you come up with next.
Max x
Fab cards - I did wonder if they were yours! These things make you realise just how short life is.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, just thought I would see how you were coping after your sad news. Hope to see you around soon but still thinking about you.
ReplyDeleteMax x
Oh bless you Max, Im ok thanks, heads still a bit all over the place but am getting there. Im hoping to catch up on some blogging and crafting this weekend but you know how it is when you make plans ! You take care and thank you for your sweetness.
ReplyDeleteSue x