Straight after the event it was back to work and with Halloween just around the corner you can guess what I've been spending my time doing? Yes, I am having so much fun with these new Elusive Images Halloween stamps and they complement last year's 'Twilight Zone' stamp sheet so well that I just pick'n'mix them all up together!
They are incredibly inspirational and I have lots of things already in progress for 'The Night of Spooks', from little gifts for callers at the door through to journal pages holding childhood memories of the costumes my brother and I dressed up in - always homemade of course (there was no such thing as Supermarket Fancy Dress departments in those days) and all the antics we got up to on All Hallows Eve, never too naughty as Mum was always close at hand!
I'm really getting into it this year and have also designed a couple of costumes... just in case we get invited to some Spooktacular Affair but if not, then I'll just have to wear them to work.
This months Tagtastic Technique in the Graphicus Guild newsletter also has a Halloween theme, although I'm not going to show it in its entirety on my blog, but here are a few sneaky peaks of what you can expect.....
....and if you want to see more and find out how to make it, your copy of the September newsletter should be with you very soon. If you're reading this and you are not a member then click here for all the info on how to join.
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I intend my blog to be a happy place featuring mainly my art work with interjections of life as it happens. It is also my diary and a record of memorable events and as such, occasionally those events will be sad ones.
However, there have been a few too many sad events of late and it is with a heavy heart that last Friday, I attended the funeral of my very dear friend Patti who died in the most tragic of circumstances on the 01st of September. It was the happiest and saddest event I have ever witnessed.
Patti and I have been friends for thirty nine years. We met whilst working on the ground at Teesside Airport in offices right next door to each other, then we joined British Midland and went through our cabin crew training course together...creating havoc as some may well remember! We flew together on many an occasion and boy, do I have some hilarious memories of some of those flights!
Later, Patti's husband Paul was a groomsman at our wedding and so the friendship continued. Throughout all the years I knew Patti there was always a four legged furry friend somewhere close to hand, she loved her pets and was a dedicated horsewoman throughout her life, be it with her own horses or those of her children. So it was fitting that when we emerged from the Chapel this is what we saw....
She would have loved this sight.
I have so many truly wonderful memories of Patti and the times we spent together laughing that I am going to work on an art journal containing my memories of her, where it will take me I don't know but I'm sure looking forward to taking this last flight with her.
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I'll be back soon with some more crafty stuff. I'm putting the finishing touches to the Graphicus Autumn/Winter Workshop Programme this week so hopefully, I'll have lots of new workshop dates to share with you all.
Until then, enjoy your crafting.... and laugh often!
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9 comments:
Oh Lynn, I'm so sorry to read of the loss of your dear friend, especially as you were a big part of the team that gave us such a wonderful weekend at the Graphicus Retreat when all the time you must have been feeling so sad. I have seen first hand how beautiful and moving your journals are and I bet this one will be up there with the best and a truly fitting tribute to Patti and the good times you had together.
As for those sneaky peeks, I always look forward with great anticipation to my Newsletter arriving and these pics have doubled it. Coincidentally, I had been thinking er, yesterday, about having a go at making some tags using the Hallowe'en stamps to add to the DT blog hop later this week if I had time. They wouldn't be a patch on the expert's though!
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Hi Lynn, you make me curious about your new projects.......the sneak peaks looks promising!The gotic arch booklet is also stunning. Thanks for the link at your sidebar from the Halloween countdown. I have put in on my blog also.
And although did not know your friend, I am sorry for your loss. It seems to me a very lovely and kind person. I have a very beautiful poem about 'loss'. I will send it to you in a PM. Greetz, MirandaXx
Lynn those sneaky peaks look rather lush!
Hi Lynn, I love your sneaky peeks, they look fabulous. I'm so sorry to hear about your lovely friend, it must have been very hard for you, and to carry on as normal over the Retreat weekend too, bless you. The horses look gorgeous. Good luck with your journal, I'm sure that it will be a special journey, and a beautiful tribute to your friend.
Here's hoping that I can come and have some fun in your classes this Autumn, Judith xx
love the sneaky peeks Lynn - and those horses are lovely too.
Sorry to hear about your friend, but your journal will be a great tribute , and a lovely memento
I'm so sorry for your loss, I think times like these make us realise how lucky we are by being alive and healthy.
I can't wait for my newsletter to arrive so I can see what you have done. The sneak previews look fab.
Sorry to hear about your friend Patti. The horses look wonderful, I'm sure she'd be smiling down on you all watching such a thoughtful, touching send off.
Your sneaky peaks look inspiring.
Is the grave stone made from Grungeboard? It looks so chunky and solid, I love the texture on it too. I can't wait to see it completely and find out how you created this.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your freind Lynn.
Love the sneak peaks of the tag, your tag features are always wonderful and this one looks like another winner.
Thinking of you, Lynn. xx
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