Happy new year everybody!
I know it’s been a while! I have been on a break busy with my relocation plans. It’s been a rollercoaster for sure!
2022 for me began with clearing, renovating and decorating my house in Ireland. The house was valued and on the market by end of July and sold by the second week of August. It took months of preparation. It all looked so hopeful.
The search then began for a house in Spain just across the border from my Mum in Portugal. My brother lives in Spain too, 45 minutes from the border. We did a lot of searching but eventually found a house that ticked most of the boxes. We paid the deposit and started the legal work. Completion for our house was agreed for 12th December and the Spanish house on the 15th. We continued to clear our processions. I sold my car and we handed our notice in for our jobs.
By the end of November we were nearly completely packed. Removal vans were due on 2nd December. However while we were in the process of boxing everything I got a call from our agent 2 days before the vans were due to say that our buyers had split up and were pulling out. We had so little notice.
Of course we were absolutely devastated and to make matters worse we were unemployed!
Now- we have decided to remain positive. Our house is up for sale again and although the purchase in Spain has sadly been lost we are hoping to try again. So here’s hoping 2023 will be a better year!
Needless to say my art supplies have been packed for a while. However, I’ve managed to retrieve a kit of my favourite stuff and video equipment to start my videos again. I was worried that I had forgotten how!
It’s been an upsetting time for sure but I’m determined to proceed with my plan to be with my family again some day soon. In the meantime I Intend to add regular content here and on YouTube.
So for the beginning of 2023 I offer you this.
As always the links to the stamps and materials can be found in the description box below the video on YouTube.
I hope you find the video helpful.
I want to thank all of you for your patience during the last few months . I had hoped that I would be adding new content from my new location. Oh well ! I’ve learnt that despite our best laid plans life has its own ideas!
Take care, and I hope your year goes well too.
Until next time…
Lisa xx
Sorry to hear of your challenges and all the best for the coming year 🙏
Thanks John! Much appreciated. Take care. Xx
So sad about things not working the way they should. But I watched your video earlier and it is sunning. I just wanted you to know how much we all appreciate your beautiful work.
Thanks so much Susan that means a lot ! Xx
Lisa I’m so sorry things have been so tough for you, your head must be all over the place. I hope things turn around soon for you.
I am so glad you found your ‘tool kit’ and your certainly haven’t lost your touch.
Wishing you a fabulous 2023 xx
Thanks so much Lisa it’s been a learning curve for sure! Xx
How annoying, life can be so cruel, you can only look for positives, you are young, healthy and have each other. Another positive we love your work you are an inspiration to many. I adore this new piece of art look forward to many more.
Thank you so much Sandra! Xx
I am so sorry that the year ended in such a negative way Lisa. This will be your year though!! And thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous creation. Even with a “limited kit” it is, as always, stunning. ❤️
Thank you Darlene. Very much appreciated! Xx
Hello Lisa sorry you have had a ruff time I wished everyone different this yr as Happy Kindness year and hopefully peaceful the reason I lost my wonderful Dad on the 9 th of November in hospital very poorly with puemonia and my mum on the 2nd of Dec 2020 I had looked after them for 20 yrs family is special so I hope your journey can continue to be near your family I have also lost 5 friends and 4 members of my family over the last 5 yrs and I ended up with breast cancer as well this is why I was wishing Happy Kindness year as my last 6 yrs has been really bad For my mum and Dads memory I would like to see if I can sell my cards with a difference Somewhere and I do Lavinia cards if you ever talk to tracey I left a ticket for her desk once and it was to do a male fairy or elf to go with Rue and Raven they are my favourite and they can get up to mischief yours sincerely Jane Moore
Wow Lisa, I just read your story to my husband. That is terrible that someone would do that to you, and that the real estate laws would allow it too. Your card is fabulous, and Happy New Year. Here’s to selling the house quickly, finding another and getting on with your move and new life
Oh Lisa, so sorry things went wrong for you. I’m a great believer in everything happens for a reason and I’m sure that will be the same for you. Looking forward to more artwork in the mean time. Fingers crossed for a better 2023.xxxx Love and best wishes, Di Martin.
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Thank you Di. I agree. I remain hopeful ! Xx
Hi Lisa, I’m so sorry to hear of your bad luck and hope you find a new buyer for your house soon. Moving house is so stressful and I can imagine that moving abroad is a whole other level of stress. I’m sure things will work out in the end. Your work is as beautiful as ever, you definitely haven’t lost your flair. Xx
Thank you Allison . So nice to hear from you. I hope you are well. Xx
Have been spending the day watching your YouTube channel.
wow!! I m in awe of the wonderful scenes you create.
Thank you Laura! Welcome! 🙏☺️
Hi Lisa, I’m so so sorry to hear how badly things have gone for you both with only days to go before the big move! You and your family must have had a very difficult Christmas with all the emotions and anger you all must have felt and will still be feeling.
I’m sure you’ll sell your home again very soon and find an even better house in Spain that ticks even more of your boxe
Your artwork is Amazing, although I’ve not managed to craft much this last month due to health issues, I will definitely have a go at trying to do something similar ( only with different stamps, I don’t have the hares ) Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations and giving us all such fantastic inspiration Lisa.
Love and big hugs
Sue Hartley x
Simply gorgeous! You are my favorite. I’m sorry you are really going through it. Watch the next buyers will be better! We will always wait for you to put something else out. Take care of yourself and as always, tfs!
Oh I’m sorry that you’ve had such rotten luck with the move! Have missed your videos so much.
I hope 2023 brings you much to be joyous about! Take good care of yourself,
Kaytrina x
Thank you so much Kaytrina! ☺️
Thank you! Xx
I just found your videos and page. I am in AWE of your talent. Im glad to hear you will be making videos again :). Im so sorry to hear of your 2022 struggles. Hopefully this year will better and you will indeed get to move closer to your family! Thanks for the tutorials and inspiration!
Thanks so much Jennifer!☺️