tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.comments2024-01-02T08:37:28.601+00:00Tales from PollycraftPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09076862865959886236noreply@blogger.comBlogger6256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-81218440195481912382015-07-22T08:52:40.744+01:002015-07-22T08:52:40.744+01:00Hey Paula! I saw the news that you were back over ...Hey Paula! I saw the news that you were back over on Barbara's blog! :) So happy to see you here and catch up with your news. Will be sneaking by for some digis soon!Elaine Hugheshttp://quixoticcards.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-5791818925761044542015-07-21T02:30:08.289+01:002015-07-21T02:30:08.289+01:00It was so great to read your update. I could feel...It was so great to read your update. I could feel your pain, tears and joys! It sounds like things are starting to turn around for the better and I hope it continues that way. Anyway just wanted to say hi and let you know I was thinking of you. Hang in there. {Hugs}Barbara Sproatmeyer (LM2)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02511507637134308185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-3949932033935666492015-07-16T16:17:45.705+01:002015-07-16T16:17:45.705+01:00What a wonderful update! He sounds like an amazing...What a wonderful update! He sounds like an amazing little boy and I'm so happy to hear he's coming along so well. They're both absolutely gorgeous too! You sound like a very proud mumma - and rightly so! It's great to have you back. Love and hugs, Marie xxcardmaking birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752274003152437019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-39508810992998317392015-06-29T21:39:58.448+01:002015-06-29T21:39:58.448+01:00big hugs - oh my you are so brave - love your desi...big hugs - oh my you are so brave - love your designs and good to have you back. Annie xxxAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065517937575895349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-64548586492343144752015-06-29T15:45:47.340+01:002015-06-29T15:45:47.340+01:00Paula I'm a fairly new follower.......as in I ...Paula I'm a fairly new follower.......as in I only discovered your blog through either a Cricut or a Silhouette message board u belonged to, just before you closed your store. I appreciate you sharing what has been going on with your life. Your kids and family are what matter most. Thank you! I haven't been crafting much these past 2 years or so. I look forward to seeing more of your creations - I just love them! Take care always! MelodyR aka Ry&MysMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117365506802667914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-77386090967408278832015-06-29T10:49:26.700+01:002015-06-29T10:49:26.700+01:00Lovely to hear from you again. Have missed you xx...Lovely to hear from you again. Have missed you xx Cazstampingcazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673233062319706352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-12813248542394679162015-06-29T10:04:46.982+01:002015-06-29T10:04:46.982+01:00I really feel for you hun, I went through all of t...I really feel for you hun, I went through all of this with Sammie and thought my life and world was over, I never expected it to be the same with Teej but it was even worse with Teej, I got very annoyed and angry, upset I went through stages like grief, what he would never do and what I could try to help him do, we too learn basic sign but he spoke his first word at 5 and has never stopped, I felt all alone, no one I knew had kids like mine, the ones with kids seem to think they could catch what mine had so steeped away from us, I had people saying I must have done something bad in a past life, or they should be in a care home, one person said kids like mine are a drain on the system and should be out to sleep at birth...<br /><br />I felt alone even with a house full of people I felt alone, I carried them so it must have some how been my fault they are like this so I punished my self...<br /><br />All I can tell you is it will get better and easier and you will learn to go better, I wont say learn to cope as mums do anyway no matter what...<br /><br />Teej turns 18 on Halloween and yesterday he buttered his first slice of toast :0) I was so happy its a little bit of independance as I am not always going to be here, he still cannot write his name or wash himself, and he will never get shoe laces but he is happy we make sure of that...<br /><br />Sammie is 20, I know right scary, she has just had her back done she is still walking proving them wrong that she would have stopped by now, she struggles with shoe laces and getting washed and dressed but again we make sure she is happy and has everything she needs but she can make her won drink and sandwich so I know she will never starve...<br /><br />If they offer you services please accept them, I went through a I don't need that phase thinking I was some kind of super women, I didn't want people in telling me how to bring up my kids, and really I did once I had been shown tricks to help it went so much easier, Teej had a toy rabbit that he snuggled and he would cry all the time I didn't know the sign for rabbit until she showed me, and he learned that one pretty fast, he couldn't use his hands still cannot but would nod once I signed it and that was the break through for us with him, he cried as he wanted his snuggly rabbit life got better then, but if felt bad as I had tried to do it alone for so long and I could have learned the sign sooner, if that makes sense...<br /><br />God I waffled there didn't I you know me. anyway you know where I am if you need a chat, but do keep posting updates, your babies are both gorgeous ((((hugs)))) Pops x<br />Pop's Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881064446542178665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-725520109858264332015-06-29T08:59:15.185+01:002015-06-29T08:59:15.185+01:00Hi Paula,it's lovely to know you are all ok.li...Hi Paula,it's lovely to know you are all ok.life can be tough,think we were put here to be tested sometimes!!! Beautiful children & good luck for the future to you all xDiane.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11877864614571237353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-27585272768132898642015-06-29T08:15:10.614+01:002015-06-29T08:15:10.614+01:00Wow!! no wonder you took a break thats a lot to go...Wow!! no wonder you took a break thats a lot to go through - but you've come through the other side, hugs, and you've found time to produce some new images which are fab - hats off to you!!! xxxAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232542031028759207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-67913766316733116672015-06-29T06:52:18.641+01:002015-06-29T06:52:18.641+01:00Wow you sure shared a lot, I'm so happy that e...Wow you sure shared a lot, I'm so happy that everything and the kiddies are doing so well. I hope in time they both recover fully. I could go on and on but I don't want to, I will swing by the shop and check out what you got going. Take care and my prayers are with you all.....Creations by Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812275142452700122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-26261097645597008682015-06-13T10:15:39.147+01:002015-06-13T10:15:39.147+01:00Oh so glad to see you back - saw a fab card on a b...Oh so glad to see you back - saw a fab card on a blog and noticed the digi was by Pollycraft so immediately clicked on the link. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Still have so many of your stamps that I still love and use now and again. <br />Annie xxxAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065517937575895349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-89938890292356903262015-05-12T19:15:19.895+01:002015-05-12T19:15:19.895+01:00Hi there! So very glad to get a post notification...Hi there! So very glad to get a post notification from you in my email :). I haven't blogged in a loooooong time either due to being busy with the family. I haven't made much cards nor coloring in a long time either. Looking forward to getting more post alert from you for inspiration. MelodyR aka Ry&MysMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117365506802667914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-78399438145157910452015-05-12T18:08:43.527+01:002015-05-12T18:08:43.527+01:00Hi stranger, so pleased to read this, hope your al...Hi stranger, so pleased to read this, hope your all doing well hugs Pops xPop's Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881064446542178665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-52333334880658782922015-05-12T17:24:49.354+01:002015-05-12T17:24:49.354+01:00So nice to hear from you again and welcome back :-...So nice to hear from you again and welcome back :-D xKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12074191688139507545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-69813671836615549432015-05-12T13:38:54.957+01:002015-05-12T13:38:54.957+01:00Lol, I was smiling when I was reading this! Yes I&...Lol, I was smiling when I was reading this! Yes I'm here and welcome back! Usually I unsubscribe when someone stops blogging but for some reason, I kept yours and I'm glad I did! I love your digis!!! Can't wait to see your munchkins :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898885600128413458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-4059939540821600102015-05-12T11:51:10.334+01:002015-05-12T11:51:10.334+01:00welcome back. Looking forward to hearing more from...welcome back. Looking forward to hearing more from you and what has been happening.So glad to know you are back in business. Hugs...Denise Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04119387279507217827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-49427146186045486672015-05-12T11:27:03.839+01:002015-05-12T11:27:03.839+01:00Hi - Great to see you back - welcome home ;0)
Hi - Great to see you back - welcome home ;0)<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040424705407627372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-81242191264589993852015-05-12T09:41:11.204+01:002015-05-12T09:41:11.204+01:00Hi! Lovely images, glad to see your back :)Hi! Lovely images, glad to see your back :)GrĂ¡ O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832373611716826118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-18901014029870146472015-05-12T09:13:01.428+01:002015-05-12T09:13:01.428+01:00I say hi to you Paula! Great to see you back. I wi...I say hi to you Paula! Great to see you back. I will surely read your posts and I'm looking forward to all your ideas!<br />Have a great new blogging time...<br /><br />groetjes, EllenEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174814987972445454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-30429173987206372082015-05-12T06:40:16.479+01:002015-05-12T06:40:16.479+01:00Welcome back Paula, great to hear from you. I'...Welcome back Paula, great to hear from you. I'll be back to blogging too! Ruby xribenarubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00525411368721443718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-13964923998684198662015-05-12T04:48:58.800+01:002015-05-12T04:48:58.800+01:00Yay!!!! So happy to have you back and a weird coin...Yay!!!! So happy to have you back and a weird coincidence that I'm 'making a comeback' at the same time!!?? Welcome back! I look forward to hearing your news! Can't wait to see all the digi's that you're going to be releasing - and on that note, I'm off to etsy to buy the ones that are on there now!! Hugs, Marie xcardmaking birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752274003152437019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-26948334933587301492015-05-11T21:25:05.914+01:002015-05-11T21:25:05.914+01:00Hi....so happy to see you back.....doesn't tim...Hi....so happy to see you back.....doesn't time fly?<br />Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14730067629698012985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-86590154851691032822015-05-11T21:18:05.951+01:002015-05-11T21:18:05.951+01:00OMG! it is soooooo wonderful to hear from you Paul...OMG! it is soooooo wonderful to hear from you Paula. Welcome back hun. Hope your lovely family is all happy & well. Been getting my Pollycraft fix in rubber but I'm off to your new store to check out the new designs with a HUGE smile on my face. <br /><br />Donna xDonna Mosleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15796935034271331976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-34845635410776423572015-05-11T21:15:57.210+01:002015-05-11T21:15:57.210+01:00Welcome Back Paula! Looking forward to seeing your...Welcome Back Paula! Looking forward to seeing your new "store"!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18219302686647720122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799596242559543134.post-89364128216639042502015-05-11T20:59:49.061+01:002015-05-11T20:59:49.061+01:00Hello Paula.
I am so happy to see you back and rea...Hello Paula.<br />I am so happy to see you back and really pleased that you are selling digis again too.<br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040865632140025960noreply@blogger.com