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Saturday 17 December 2011

A gift to treasure.

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.

11 comments:

  1. Really sorry to hear your sad news Caz and the box is truly amazing.
    I 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

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  2. What a fantastic box and beautiful sentiment which will mean all the more to you now.
    So shocked to have heard this sad news.
    Anne x

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  3. What a fantastic box and beautiful sentiment which will mean all the more to you now.
    So shocked to have heard this sad news.
    Anne x

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  4. 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

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  5. It is stunningly beautiful, Carole and I'm sure you will certainly treasure it and remember Mandy whenever you hold it. x

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  6. Caz, you have a wonderful memory keepsake made by a lovely lady.
    I 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

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  7. So sorry Caz to hear of the loss of your dear friend.
    The box is stunning and a wonderful treasure trove of memories.
    Love Sue xx

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  8. 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.

    Carol xxx

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  9. A beautiful box full of wonderful memories!

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  10. Caz
    I 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

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  11. 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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