Thursday, 27 November 2025

Rudolph Days


Note added: my post was already scheduled for today so adding a very sad note to say that we lost Holly yesterday, she had a couple of really bad days and went downhill fast so that awful decision was inevitable. My office/craft room seems so empty, she has been an integral part of of it for thirteen years, we were joined at the hip and I 'discussed' most projects with her so missing her dreadfully.


Both taken in late September, she loved going out in the car and also laying in the sun, here in front of the garden cabin. Her body suits became an integral part of her to protect the tumour wound which returned within weeks of the op in August and likely spread inside creating the vomiting issues the last week or so. Marcello our Vet has been wonderfully supportive, losing three of our girls this year has been so hard and he's been there every step of the way, at the end of the phone and delivering meds, rare in this day and age.

It's time for another challenge at Rudolph Days as we head close to the big day. My card uses stamps from Lavinia's new Faelight Chronicles collection along with Toad Lodge where the two mice are heading for afternoon tea with the Fairies, plus a few worker stamps across the bottom. Lots of sparkle on the icicles and red stickles berries on the trees. As mentioned, lots of glitter and it's All that Glitters as Fab and Funky, so entering there and also Ellies Festive Christmas and Everyday Art have Bling and Glitter as their theme.

10 comments:

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful details on your card and lovely colors too!
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Holly. It is so very hard to lose them, and they certainly take a big piece of our hearts with them. Cherish the good memories.

KarinsArtScrap said...

very beautiful card and great stamping Brenda.......gr karin

Margreet said...

Gorgeous card, Brenda.
So sorry for your loss of Holly and cherish the 13 years you have had with her.

Aquarius said...

Gorgeous cards for Rudolph Days. So sorry to hear the sad news.

Janette said...

Oh Brenda I am so sorry for your loss, poor Holly she had a fight on her hands didn't she, thankfully she had a loving home, my thoughts are with you.
Your card is just beautiful. xxx

Sarn said...

A wonderfully scenic Lavinia stamps card.

So very sorry to hear of Holly’s passing. I’m sure you can still “discuss” your crafting with her while she looks on from Rainbow Bridge xxx

Lynne said...

So sorry to hear about Holly Brenda.I know how heartbreaking it can be and still think about our little Buddy from nearly two years ago. Beautiful card and scene x

Marianne said...

So sorry to hear about Holly, Brenda. Losing our furry friends is always hard, even if we do have beautiful memories to look back upon.

Your card is delightful.
Marianne 💛

crafty-stamper said...

So sorry to hear about losing Hollie, you gave her a good life but it's still hard when you lose them they are after all a part of your family. Really beautiful card and stamped scene.
carol x

Sandra H said...

That’s so sad pets are so loyal to their owners you had 13 lovely years with Holly sending hugs 🤗 your card is gorgeous love the scene too x