tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post5067371757939196862..comments2023-05-16T15:01:59.496+01:00Comments on 'Crafty Musings: Scallops at LIM and a rotten visitor for me!G Peplowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09474540523384141247noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-30149385619116608522013-04-27T22:10:46.871+01:002013-04-27T22:10:46.871+01:00OMG Gay, what a terrible story!!!
Had a lot of cat...OMG Gay, what a terrible story!!!<br />Had a lot of catching up to do on all blogs and only now I read this!!<br />How awfull to know that a stranger was in YOUR house and was touching and taking your stuff.<br />How are you doing now??<br />Take good care of yourself and accept all the help offered to you, because this is not just something you'll soon forget.<br />Hope the police will find your belongings one way or the other.<br />Don't give these people the power to take away your trust and believes.<br />Whishing you strenght and love.<br />Groetjes GeryGeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661443471558013745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-30592670314009223172013-04-14T18:59:22.485+01:002013-04-14T18:59:22.485+01:00First I have to say your cards are lovely.
As for...First I have to say your cards are lovely.<br /><br />As for the burglary, it must have been awful for you, I am so sorry, I know how you feel, we had our car broken into a few years ago when we were returning from a christening, all my mother's jewellery was taken and DH new leather coat, 3 packed suitcases, the suitcases were thrown from a car close to where they were taken, 2 days later, they had returned some items with them, in fact they seemed to be quite choosy in what they wanted!!!!!!!! but trying to claim for them was a nightmare!Faith A at Daffodil Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805570302878762273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-16485424326502617152013-04-12T14:02:43.902+01:002013-04-12T14:02:43.902+01:00Gorgeous card there Gay.
So sorry to hear about yo...Gorgeous card there Gay.<br />So sorry to hear about your unwelcome visitor/s! I know exactly what you are feeling right now. Did our whole house whilst we were at work, having watched the comings and goings over several weeks! They were there for hours.<br />Keep your chin up and don't let them get to you. <br />Sending hugs.<br />xxHettiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986816219598719681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-62694418546608314092013-04-09T09:44:17.935+01:002013-04-09T09:44:17.935+01:00Oh Gay I'm sorry to be late commenting but I j...Oh Gay I'm sorry to be late commenting but I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear you'd been burgled. I truly cannot understand who could do that to another person it is such a horrible thing. <br /><br />I love your cards - both are perfectly CAS I think! VERY clever to use the border punch as a mask! Vicky xVicky Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17057849686973439797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-91229439654546965832013-04-08T11:21:38.495+01:002013-04-08T11:21:38.495+01:00Lovin your cards Gay, pity the second card didn...Lovin your cards Gay, pity the second card didn't quite fit the C&S challenge, it's stunning as all your work is! Awful to hear you've had such a bad experience, hope you don't feel too traumatised,. Thinking of you<br />X MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07742819591844903462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-71876483739519124032013-04-08T11:11:08.894+01:002013-04-08T11:11:08.894+01:00Hi Gay. How awful. Very upsetting. Hope you are...Hi Gay. How awful. Very upsetting. Hope you are getting over it now and feeling a bit better. Love your cards especially the faded scallops, so pretty. xAileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12906041828528468631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-40201505054005654292013-04-08T10:28:52.719+01:002013-04-08T10:28:52.719+01:00Hi Gay
I am so upset for you, what a horrible thin...Hi Gay<br />I am so upset for you, what a horrible thing to happen. I know from bitter experience how violated you must feel and how unsettled in your own home.<br />Possessions can be replaced but it's the feelings that are left that are so horrible. I do hope you are now straight and starting to feel a bit better. Sending you a big hug.<br />Love both the cards, that goes without saying.<br />hugs Lisaxlisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533979776735822901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-25965033426757534192013-04-06T18:25:20.273+01:002013-04-06T18:25:20.273+01:00Oh my goodness how scary. At least you are safe. I...Oh my goodness how scary. At least you are safe. I do hope they catch the son of a gun. <br /><br />What cards look beautiful. Pretty.. Pretty....<br /><br />Hugs~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-76683562822320488762013-04-06T16:13:04.456+01:002013-04-06T16:13:04.456+01:00Gorgeous cards Gay, love the idea of inking throug...Gorgeous cards Gay, love the idea of inking through the punch, genius! So sorry to hear about your burglary, utter violation, these people are despicable! I know things can be replaced but it's not the same.<br />You haven't mentioned Ally Pally at all so I'm assuming you aren't coming which is a shame as I absolutely loved meeting you last year:) Hope you are ok and that your sister is on the mend<br />Val xxCanonbury creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02365979688937829374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-26259859025058484702013-04-06T11:45:31.761+01:002013-04-06T11:45:31.761+01:00Sorry to hear this. I can understand how angry and...Sorry to hear this. I can understand how angry and also violated you feel. Don't let these miserable specimens of people get you down.Scrapmatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169597992802573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-16719497442297490472013-04-06T08:02:20.650+01:002013-04-06T08:02:20.650+01:00Oh! Gay! how horrible, I am so sorry ti hear this....Oh! Gay! how horrible, I am so sorry ti hear this.<br />Never had this but my Niece did, from that I remember the horror she went through. Loosing all your sentimental pieces, and belongings.<br /><br />Your cards are beautiful, you are so inspirational, love them, the colours are great.<br /><br />Keep busy (((((hugs)))))<br /><br />Patricia xx<br /><br /><br /><br />Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760759649434363723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-68790618069331946062013-04-06T07:42:37.080+01:002013-04-06T07:42:37.080+01:00I'm horrified, Gay. I have never experienced ...I'm horrified, Gay. I have never experienced this, but know from friends that they feel violated themselves after they've been robbed. I admire your spirit for letting your mojo take you away for a bit and your creations are wonderful! <br /><br />And more snow, to boot? Geesh, you must be setting all sorts of records by now ... <br /><br />Keep on crafting, my friend. You are a true inspiration in more ways than one. I DO believe what comes around goes around and I hope that gives you some tiny comfort.<br /><br />And that they catch the bastards.Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723876053535575880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-85569526094581581072013-04-05T21:37:34.895+01:002013-04-05T21:37:34.895+01:00Gay, it was the most awful news... to be burgled a...Gay, it was the most awful news... to be burgled and your lovely sentimental pieces of jewellery stolen must have been dreadful. <br />I'm SO sorry!<br />Your cards are as wonderful as ever, so innovative and original!<br />I hope you find a way to get to Ally Pally again, it's such a dreadful journey for us on this side of the Thames!<br />Thanks so much<br />Chrissie<br />"Less is More"Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04155624052405745793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-81129782734118132262013-04-05T19:30:16.746+01:002013-04-05T19:30:16.746+01:00Oh,Gay, I am so very sorry to hear this!! It happe...Oh,Gay, I am so very sorry to hear this!! It happened to me a long time ago when the children were little and I've never forgotten how horrible it was. <br /><br />As always, your cards are beautiful and have that extra 'something'.<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-46472906511795330902013-04-05T17:20:59.833+01:002013-04-05T17:20:59.833+01:00Oh no, that is so horrible. It almost happened to ...Oh no, that is so horrible. It almost happened to me once, but we arrived home just in time. I can understand the violation you must be feeling.<br />I am so sorry,Gay!<br /><br />On a happier note your LIM artwork is wonderful.<br />I almost joined in this week with my scalloped waves!<br /><br />Stay busy and keep all your doors locked!<br />XxxxxZuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719392076328462619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-62878584587514886812013-04-05T14:29:43.396+01:002013-04-05T14:29:43.396+01:00Fab cards gay and i'm so sorry to hear about y...Fab cards gay and i'm so sorry to hear about your break in<br /><br />Thanks for joining us this week<br />Jen <br />"Less Is More"Jen Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495239088176939082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-79271875469368725702013-04-05T10:11:17.559+01:002013-04-05T10:11:17.559+01:00What a horrible thing to happen, I'm so sorry ...What a horrible thing to happen, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Its never the monetary value when things are stolen, but what those items meant to you. Sending big hus your way, Jo x PS Your cards are fabulous as always.Dotty Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610516171239083305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-11151085397395368662013-04-05T09:42:59.022+01:002013-04-05T09:42:59.022+01:00Oh nooooo Gay how terrible for you!!! can only ima...Oh nooooo Gay how terrible for you!!! can only imagine how you feel. OH worked in crime prevention so he is paranoid about security, did you get crime prevention advice ? 4 lever locks,etc.When you replace stuff don't leave empty boxes in the bin, can be a give away you have new stuff.On a lighter note, I love your beautiful cards, amazing as ever and loving the pink of course too! hugs (((( )))):) Viv xxVivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037964739624745282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-54216189992663544502013-04-05T09:06:42.664+01:002013-04-05T09:06:42.664+01:00Now that really is ROTTEN luck Gay. I am alternati...Now that really is ROTTEN luck Gay. I am alternating between feeling sorry for you and simmering anger for the pest (polite word!) that broke in and took your stuff.<br /><br />Hope you get it all sorted out soon insurance wise, and I hope the Police find the culprit.<br /><br />Wishing peace and harmony return to you A.S.A.P.<br /><br />Meantime . . . sending hugs . . . xxxx<br /><br />Sarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174058971522723860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-16808095797674372212013-04-05T08:02:06.678+01:002013-04-05T08:02:06.678+01:00Pretty card, but sorry to hear about the burglary,...Pretty card, but sorry to hear about the burglary, I know how awful that is! ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-25651088163978666652013-04-05T08:00:10.995+01:002013-04-05T08:00:10.995+01:00How awful Gay to come home and find your favourite...How awful Gay to come home and find your favourite gifts taken from you, hope they get the blighters.<br />love your cards and your take on the challenge.<br />luv<br />Debbydebby4000https://www.blogger.com/profile/00512941277930893530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-39338642295557947582013-04-05T07:52:09.641+01:002013-04-05T07:52:09.641+01:00Gay so sorry to hear what has happened to,you I ca...Gay so sorry to hear what has happened to,you I can't imagine how it must feel...lets hope they catch the scumbags and maybe get some if your things back...<br />Your scallop cards are fabulous<br /><br />AnneStamps and Paperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081182968244581844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-42009706756600542292013-04-05T02:32:00.986+01:002013-04-05T02:32:00.986+01:00Oh Gay so feeling for you in it all!!!
.. we had ...Oh Gay so feeling for you in it all!!!<br /><br />.. we had it happen when we went away for hols and came home to find it all ...<br /><br />.. they used a suitcase and filled it up and took jewelry that was really precious too, a piece of my great grandmother's, not really highly valuable and some of mine again mostly sentimental..<br /><br />... so feel like you have be laid open for the world to stare at when your space has been invaded like that!!!<br />.. we upped out security since then but thing which sticks always. <br /><br />Are so much more security conscious about where we leave things now.<br /><br />I love both cards - great idea the masking the punch well done!<br /><br />.. take care and pray you do get some back it does happen sometimes, Shaz in oz.xShaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18050100007497130952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-82060056305302710222013-04-05T02:12:05.598+01:002013-04-05T02:12:05.598+01:00Oh Gay, so sorry to hear that. Have been through s...Oh Gay, so sorry to hear that. Have been through similar - and it's a gut wrenching feeling. Time helps you to get over the feeling of violation and I doubt if it did the nasty little thieves much good - I do believe that they get their comeuppance in one form or another.<br /><br />Love your cards - the use of the punched border as a template is gorgeous!<br /><br /><br />Chin up, the insurance should soon be settled and then you can move on.<br /><br />Hugs, Di xxDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06153667791623954306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2793402329188069602.post-77272953771820856292013-04-05T00:15:58.641+01:002013-04-05T00:15:58.641+01:00Oh dear Gay, that is so awful to have your home br...Oh dear Gay, that is so awful to have your home broken into and your belongings stolen. I hope all is resolved soon and the shock goes away. <br /><br />On a happy note, your cards are so beautiful, love them both. Fantastic idea to use punches as stencils. In fact, a friend & I were just discussing the idea of trying that today and here you are with these wonderful designs. <br /><br />Take good care, ShirleyxxPaper Creations by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587466253656100353noreply@blogger.com