Hi lovely people! Yesterday, I got a phone call from 'Adult Care' people, who are putting measures into place for Mum's discharge from the nursing home. They asked me if I could go up to my mother's house and be there for the fitting of a key safe, to be installed between 13:00 and 17:00 hours. I asked if they could narrow it down, they said, "sorry, but no". So I just grabbed a few scraps and ready made panels (practice pieces), some glue, scissors and a few other bits and pieces and got up there at 12:45 - of course, the guy didn't get there until 16:50 - but no matter.
Whilst I was waiting, I put together the following cards, which I finished off with some stamping when I returned home.
These are the cards I ended up with.
It was a good exercise for me as it challenged my creativity, with so few supplies to hand, and, in the end, I actually enjoyed that I didn't have too much choice, as it forced me to 'think outside the box'.
The news of Mum is, they want to send her back to her home on Wednesday 9th and I am meeting with 'Adult Care' tomorrow up at Mum's house to ensure they carry out a full risk assessment to my satisfaction.
I'm linking the last one to Loll and Bonnie's new watercolour challenge as it was kindly pointed out to me that it fits - the pink is 'smooshed' watercolour spritzed with shimmer spray.
Thank you so much for your visit today and especially if you have left a comment. You are all appreciated more than you know! If you have a question, please be sure I have a way to contact you so I can answer, as a lot of you are 'no-reply' bloggers, so I am unable to reply via e-mail.
FAB makes - particularly loving the ferns. Good to see such a useful "waste" of your time, hope the key safe solution works for you and yours
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Three very pretty cards Hazel and it is good sometimes to have to be creative with a few bits and pieces, and you did wonderfully well. Glad to hear your Mum has improved enough to come home but you are right to make sure the package of care is adequate for her to be safe. x
ReplyDeletewell you certainly "made hay while the sun was shining!!" wonderful cards and hope all goes well for Mum's return home - I know that must make her very happy. love that pink card.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so gorgeous, Hazel!! I just love that adorable ducky with the googly eyes!! The fern card is stunning!! I love the leaves on the third one!! They are all spectacular!! I'm so glad your mom is doing better and I hope all goes well bringing her home. Have a wonderful day my friend!! Big hugs :)
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Lovely cards Hazel ,the soft bg on last two paired with vellum loom fab :)
ReplyDeleteSo these are the cards you make when you 'grab a few scraps'....??!!
ReplyDeleteBlinking heck - well done. Great cards.
Thank you Lynda, I hope you see this, sorry, I couldn't reply to you any other way as you don't seem to have a blog and have not provided an e-mail address, but I appreciate you stopping by and hope you have a great week!
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One word Hazel -- STUNNING -- that's to discribe the two bottom cards and the first one is super cute. Love these beauties Hazel. Good to read your mum is getting back home on wednesday, wish her all the best. Big hug, Veerle xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous array of cards you made in those hours. Did it feel good to be crafting again? Hope the assessment goes well and your mum is able to go back home soon. Take care dear friend x
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ReplyDeletegood to hear that your mom is doing well, that he could go home. I hope that her condition is very good and it will not be for you an additional problem.
Your cards are great. The third card is brilliant! She loves her every detail. Peaceful next week.
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Always a good use of waiting time! I'm so glad that things seem to be moving along with support for your Mum and you are having meetings with Adult Care. I really hope it goes well. I adore your fern card - the one in blue. It's beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of your time sitting and waiting! What a sweet daughter you are too, I am sure you mum is so proud and happy with all you do to help her.
ReplyDeleteWay to be productive, and end up with awesome card creations!
ReplyDeleteThat bright yellow duck makes me smile! And the ghosted fern is so peaceful! and your script and leaves makes a gorgeous card! If that's watercolor on it, we'd love to see it at CAS Watercolour! So glad your mum is doing well enough to come home. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou really made the best of the long wait! They are all fabulous - the duck is so cheerful, the fern serene, and the last one very pretty! I am not doing so well with limited supplies - I always think of the perfect stamp/die/etc. that I don't have with me.
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well and your Mum can come back home! Thinking of you!
That is the way it is in the states too Hazel, they always give this huge time span and you have to sit and wait. Or as we like to say, "hurry up and wait". Glad your mum is getting to come home, hopefully all will be safe for her at her house thanks to you! Your cards are amazing Hazel! I love them all, the ducky one is just darling and the other cards are so elegant looking. You never cease to amaze me my friend, never! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteThese stunning cards just show the range of your talent, Hazel, that you are able to create like this with limited supplies! Bravo!! They are all terrific, especially the fern! I hope all goes well with arrangements for your Mom, my friend. Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteI love all 3 of your pretty and creative CAS birthday cards. Thank you for joining our CAS Watercolour text challenge with your 3rd pretty card. How wonderful that your mom has you to help get her settled safely back in her home. Hugs, Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou made the best of your time waiting for the appointment. Three fantastic cards that are all creative and different. The duckies are adorable, the ghosted fern is serene, and your scripted smooshing is beautiful! Great job on all three!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that your mum is doing better and hopefully it all works out for her to be back home where she will be happy. I'm sure there's lots of care to be set up, but you'll get it worked out. I know this has been a very difficult time for you and I'm sure knowing that she may be able to be home soon is a big relief. Take care ... sending hugs. And thanks for sharing your card with us at CAS Watercolour! xx
Well you certainly made the most of your time. The duck card brought a smile to my face and your other cards are so delicate and pretty. The next chapter of your Mum's recovery is about to start at home. Still lots to sort and get in place but I shall be thinking of you and look after yourself too. Glad you had a little time to create x
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this with us at CAS Watercolour, Hazel!
ReplyDeleteOh my - they are all so beautiful! Well, the first one is really cute:)
ReplyDeleteYou are such a sweet daughter to sit for all that time, and so smart to bring your supplies along...the results are a beautiful collection of cards, Hazel! I'm really loving the charming ducky, and the clever way your spritzed a touch of pink on your last card...Perfect for the challenge, too!
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well with your moms' homecoming!