Hello, Today I along with the Color Hues Design Team are taking part in a very special Challenge/Hop to honor a very dear friend of mine, Lindsey Martin-Penny.
To say that I miss Lindsey, would be a huge understatement. She was an amazing person and an even better friend. She got me through some of the hardest times in my life and I owe her a great deal of gratitude. She did all of that while struggling with Cancer herself. On some of her hardest days, she would still text me and see how I was doing. I often look back through those messages on my phone when I am feeling a bit down, and need some encouragement, or perhaps a good laugh. In her absence, she continues to still be there for me! She was funny, kind, my CAS queen, and I believe the word selfless fits her to a T. I feel I am a better person because I knew her.
In conjunction with our normal Color Challenge, The Color Hues Design Team and a few guests, from our sister challenge Seize the Birthday, are participating in a Blog Hop!
Collectively as a team, we are hopping in memory of our dear friend, fellow cardmaker, and Design Team member, Lindsey Martin-Penny, who sadly passed away last year from a rare and aggressive form of Ovarian Cancer.
The purpose of this hop will be to honor Lindsey, celebrate her life and all that she loved, as well as spread the word to raise funds for Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer Research.
How can you Help? You can find all the fabulous details and the start of the hop at Emily’s Blog HERE!
In honor of Lindsey, the team has created a variety of cards using her favorite color combo of Purple and Red.
I hope you will join us over at Color Hues and join in the Hop as well! There are so many different ways you can help!
Take care, Nanc’
September 15, 2023 at 9:42 am
What a special way to honor your friend, Nancy. Your card is beautiful.
September 15, 2023 at 1:48 pm
You have brought to my mind my friend Chriss, Nancy. It is so hard to lose a close crafty friend – you and the others have honored Lindsey so beautifully today!
p.s. I love the colors, too!
=]
September 15, 2023 at 2:16 pm
Thanks, Michele. I hope you have thought of fond memories of your friend as well. HUGS!
September 15, 2023 at 3:26 pm
What a beautiful tribute to someone who sounds like she was so very special. Your card is lovely, Nancy!
September 16, 2023 at 3:38 am
Beautiful card Nancy – such a lovely way to celebrate Lindsey!
September 16, 2023 at 6:24 am
What heartfelt tribute Nancy and such a stunning card too. 🙂
September 17, 2023 at 2:27 pm
Beautiful card and a great way to honour your friend. It will ensure her memory lives on xx
September 17, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Thanks for your sweet words and for coming by!!
September 18, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Such a beautiful card to honor a beautiful friend! In the short time I knew her, she was as you describe, selfless and so understanding.
September 19, 2023 at 11:29 pm
The sentiment says it all, Nancy, as does your beautiful card! She will always be with you in your heart.
Hugs,
Stef
September 21, 2023 at 11:22 am
So hard to lose our good friends and it sounds like Lindsey was a wonderful friend to you Nancy! Your card highlighting the word “friend” is so perfect for this occasion and truly a lovely tribute to Lindsey! Thank you for sharing a bit of your heart with us all in this post…you are such a wonderful friend too! Hugs. :0)
September 23, 2023 at 9:18 am
Love your card, Nancy; a beautiful tribute to and remembrance of our dear friend, who we both miss immensely. Sending you many hugs and much love. Hard to convey in words what I feel in my heart…
~carol
September 23, 2023 at 4:42 pm
Nancy, I could look at this card forever! (If only I would stay still long enough, lol!) Seriously, the colors you chose are refreshing and also soothing. I love the addition of the stitched leaves and polka dotted red flowers. I so admire your talent for design and I loved reading what Lindsey meant to you. Your tribute is beautiful in every way.
September 23, 2023 at 7:17 pm
Thanks for your extremely kind comment, Cindy! I appreciate that!
September 26, 2023 at 10:21 am
This is just lovely Nanc. It’s taken me a bit to get through all of the hop blog posts. Just too sad. She will be missed forever. Hugs.
September 27, 2023 at 12:30 am
This is so lovely Nancy. I especially love your red flowers (of course). Thank you for sharing your memories of Linds. xo
September 30, 2023 at 2:01 pm
I’m looking at t his beautiful card Nancy and I’m reading your beautiful words and the tears are streaming down my cheeks. We lost a good one but she will forever remain in our hearts! Your paint splatters are just fabulous, you must teach me the ways of the flick! xo
October 1, 2023 at 7:43 am
We certainly did! Thanks friend! I will give you all my secrets! lol