With great saddness I was told of the sudden passing of a crafting friend. Mandy 59 - Mandy Honer, in Yorkshire. I 'met' Mandy through the Do Crafts ATC Forum, many years ago, she was one of the first persons I swapped ATCs with. Over the past 5 years we had met at least four times, chatted on line and became good friends. Mandy was a warm, frinedly, loving and a wonderfully creative person. I will treasure the box she gave to me, which I wanted to share with you. It is covered in gold flakes, beads and a few jewels with an adorable little verse, which was sent to me at a time when she knew I was in need of a hug. I pass on my sympathies to her family and her many grandchildren, each of whom she was so thrilled and proud. I will miss Mandy but feel I have part of her love with me in the little box. RIP my friend.
Really sorry to hear your sad news Caz and the box is truly amazing.
ReplyDeleteI know what it's like to lose a crafting friend as this happened to me last year so am keeping you in my thoughts.
Hugs, Fliss xx
What a fantastic box and beautiful sentiment which will mean all the more to you now.
ReplyDeleteSo shocked to have heard this sad news.
Anne x
What a fantastic box and beautiful sentiment which will mean all the more to you now.
ReplyDeleteSo shocked to have heard this sad news.
Anne x
Gorgeous work as ever from the talented and vibrant Mandy. Its hard to think of someone with such a zest for life gone from this world. Wishing her family a peaceful day on Friday and hope they continue to feel her love surrounding them - she certainly loved them very very much as all who knew her could testify. A wonderful tribute Caz xx
ReplyDeleteIt is stunningly beautiful, Carole and I'm sure you will certainly treasure it and remember Mandy whenever you hold it. x
ReplyDeleteCaz, you have a wonderful memory keepsake made by a lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteI also have something to treasure made by Mandy , I was so lucky to receive her altered mirror at the last Geordie Meet Swap.
Yvonne x
So sorry Caz to hear of the loss of your dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThe box is stunning and a wonderful treasure trove of memories.
Love Sue xx
A beautiful piece of work by a very talented lady, I loved Mandy's work, she put so much into it. I was lucky enough to have recieved a fabulous bookmark in the bookmark swap you organised Carole. I also have many ATC's which I will treasure always.
ReplyDeleteCarol xxx
A beautiful box full of wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteCaz
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to read that your special friend has died.
She was obviously an incredibly talented lady and how lovely that you have such a precious handmade gift from her.
Wishes to you
Lynne
Simply beautiful, the verse sez it all...something wonderful to treasure, from a truly giving, caring and loving lady! We will all miss her so much...Den xx
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