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Monday 25 May 2015

Winnie's 100th

A couple of weeks ago I saw an appeal on the BBC Radio Sheffield Facebook page - Winnie, a resident in one of the local care homes, will be celebrating her 100th birthday at the end of May.  Winnie doesn't have any family or know many people outside of the home so Radio Sheffield asked for help in making her day a special one.  So far, cards have been sent by the 1000s from all over the world.  I think Winnie may be opening them for many months to come!

Here is the one I made for her:


I decided that you had to be a certain kind of "super" to reach 100
Whimsy Stamps - Super Girl
Painted in Distress Inks (ReInkers) with Polychromos hair
Dovecraft Pretty In Pink papers
Hero Arts sentiment
Gold stars and borders from stash


Hugs to all
Squirrel xx

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15 comments:

  1. Faith A at Daffodil Cards25 May 2015 at 14:58

    What a wonderful story, so glad you were able to make this fabulous card for her.
    When you mentioned her name it stuck a cord, as my Mum was a Winifred, however she was luckier to have a large family loving her.

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  2. Sarah25 May 2015 at 15:33

    Bet Winnie loved this one Squirrel!! Such a great idea too xx

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  3. Doreen25 May 2015 at 15:52

    Love the fab image and details,just gorgeous.xxx

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  4. downrightcrafty25 May 2015 at 16:25

    Winnie will be busy, I posted mine off on Saturday
    She will love yours
    Hugs Kate xxx

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  5. Lorraine25 May 2015 at 19:50

    A gorgeous card Squirrel. I'm sure Winnie will love it.
    Lorraine x

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  6. Sue 25 May 2015 at 20:16

    Aww, Squirrel, I have come over all emotional...what a lovely thing to do for Winnie and your card is absolutely gorgeous...I really love the image you have used and your colouring and card design are just perfect...
    Sue...xxx

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  7. Dorte25 May 2015 at 21:35

    What a wonderful idea, Squirrel, I'm sure Winnie will love her 'Super Women' card,
    hugs Dorte

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  8. McCrafty's Cards25 May 2015 at 23:38

    What a really lovely idea, and your card Squirrel is totally adorable, I like the fun image and all the stars
    Kevin xx

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  9. Jackie26 May 2015 at 07:17

    Another wonderful creation Squirrel, last I heard they had received over 5000 cards for Winnie. I cannot visualise such a huge amount of cards! :o)
    Jackie xx

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  10. Helen in the UK26 May 2015 at 08:55

    What a wonderful idea! I'm sure your card will be one of the nicest she receives :)

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  11. Alison5926 May 2015 at 11:17

    What a lovely thing to do for a complete stranger. She'll love this :-)

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  12. KraftyKoolKat26 May 2015 at 11:48

    This is fantastic creation Squirrel and such a lovely gesture for a stranger. Winnie will adore this.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  13. Faye Wynn-Jones26 May 2015 at 18:42

    What an absolute beauty! I love. x

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  14. Annette26 May 2015 at 19:23

    This is a super image too! Love her hair especially, and it's a lovely idea for Winnie.

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  15. Kat W27 May 2015 at 08:25

    That's such a lovely thing to do and I'm sure Winnie will love this card - definitely a superwoman to reach 100!

    Big hugs, Kat xx

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I know there is no LIKE button to click, so I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave me a message in actual proper words. Thanks sooo much. Hugs, Squirrel xx