tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post3405861442733482549..comments2024-02-28T06:25:22.898-07:00Comments on Cupcake's Creations: an update, a blossom and bookpagesMona Pendletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11680269059107033765noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-18728064059704440202016-08-15T03:52:32.164-07:002016-08-15T03:52:32.164-07:00Blessings and love to your sister, your family and...Blessings and love to your sister, your family and you! ;-)<br />This is just gorgeous and love that printed paper behind! ;-)Denise van Deventerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06897595163306511834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-12269875259677712512016-08-11T07:22:54.717-07:002016-08-11T07:22:54.717-07:00Thanks for the update Mona, prayers for all of you...Thanks for the update Mona, prayers for all of you going up daily. Your oil paintings are stunning and I've enjoyed seeing your recent work. Personally I feel your learning curve is amazing. xxAdventures in Paperlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972293963417247482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-54258582009746659312016-08-05T09:35:18.751-07:002016-08-05T09:35:18.751-07:00Look UP Mona, difficult for you all! Take care.. Look UP Mona, difficult for you all! Take care.. Ellie Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923685014851711742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-71133588735204804012016-08-04T20:29:08.727-07:002016-08-04T20:29:08.727-07:00Mona...thanks for the update on your very courageo...Mona...thanks for the update on your very courageous sister. that is so cool that the print actually shows through your blossom...very interesting!Susan Lankfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04085899925302189110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-18843712576520861732016-08-04T15:31:32.208-07:002016-08-04T15:31:32.208-07:00Oh My gosh Mona I work at an Imaging facility and ...Oh My gosh Mona I work at an Imaging facility and I see scared people all the time....people waiting to be diagnosed , or people who already know they have cancer and I can see that your sister is very strong, and a fighter! I will keep her and you in my prayers. A big hug!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-92194977816532503952016-08-04T06:17:51.645-07:002016-08-04T06:17:51.645-07:00Beautiful work Mona. Sending loving thoughts to yo...Beautiful work Mona. Sending loving thoughts to you and your very brave Sister. Nicola xPaper Profusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307545011423409239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-82295284216503950552016-08-03T04:46:04.818-07:002016-08-03T04:46:04.818-07:00Ah Mona I am so sorry to hear about your sweet sis...Ah Mona I am so sorry to hear about your sweet sister. My heart breaks for all of you and I will keep you in my prayers. Sending much strength, love and light to you and all of your family <3<br />Your canvas is beautiful and full of hope. Lovely colours and a stunning background <3Val-Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987733200402725988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-68632867080026016342016-08-03T00:11:00.660-07:002016-08-03T00:11:00.660-07:00Your painting is beautiful Mona... you are so very...Your painting is beautiful Mona... you are so very talented and your art is fabulous!<br /><br />I am so very sorry to learn your sad news... I lost my sister to brain and lung cancer in 2009 - and I still miss her today. I am sending positive thoughts to you and your family.. and big hugs too.<br /><br />Christine xChristine Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404909342069169357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-27046621373440077642016-08-02T20:44:32.608-07:002016-08-02T20:44:32.608-07:00Mona you and your sis have been on my mind and in ...Mona you and your sis have been on my mind and in my prayers! I know that this is such a difficult time for you all. Your sis is brave and Im praying that the radiation helps to shrink the tumor. Good that your other sister can be there to help her. Your new painting is Awesome~ I love the way you did the dictionary background and how it shows thru in spots. The poppy is beautiful :) Im glad you are trying all the different techniques, its fun to see all you fantastic results! Hugs to you~~Davihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524189315164547324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-76598435519621063012016-08-01T22:45:48.907-07:002016-08-01T22:45:48.907-07:00Sending love and prayers for your sister and your ...Sending love and prayers for your sister and your families! There are no words of comfort, only love! That is all there is. I hope she finds moments of joy on her journey. Your art work is beyond beautiful. Wishing your families moments of peace and loads of love to carry you through!<br /><br />Big hugs Giggles Giggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-24350473344899170152016-08-01T16:30:07.412-07:002016-08-01T16:30:07.412-07:00I am so very sorry about your sister, Mona. I hav...I am so very sorry about your sister, Mona. I have a coworker going through the same thing and yes, it is heart wrenching. Big hugs. What a gorgeous painting this is, I do hope creating continues to be a great source of stress relief in your life. This one is my new fav. SewPaperPainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375856869443819008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-40228518821226037372016-08-01T10:31:29.886-07:002016-08-01T10:31:29.886-07:00Mona, thank you so much for sharing your always be...Mona, thank you so much for sharing your always beautiful art with us all at Creative Carte Blanche. This poppy is absolutely stunning. I'm a great admirer of the artistically brave and it would take a lot of courage to attempt painting like this, at least for me. I'm sorry to hear of your sister's illness, but glad to know so I can add my prayers to yours. All the best. <3Cheryl Grigsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02632958464435100127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-3389268355898586622016-08-01T08:58:29.188-07:002016-08-01T08:58:29.188-07:00Your sister is indeed a (s)hero; it must be a roug...Your sister is indeed a (s)hero; it must be a rough path to walk on in this last stage of life. And heartbreaking for you AND her family. That means you too. I hope there is a chance to spend time together. And cherish these moments of being together. If not I wish you all strength; thiing of you! <br /><br />Your painting is ogrgeous; maybe for you a chance to set off your mind. And keep you on your feet. Take care! XStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12220861177057319504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-12854059741423974312016-08-01T08:46:03.870-07:002016-08-01T08:46:03.870-07:00Oh, Mona! I am so very sorry to hear about your s...Oh, Mona! I am so very sorry to hear about your sister. That is devestating news. You are in my thoughts. <br /><br />Your painting is beautiful! I love the vibrant colors. You are so talented.<br /><br />Thoughts and prayers.stampingbowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289595497799585772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-28660314639179287132016-07-31T15:36:35.745-07:002016-07-31T15:36:35.745-07:00gorgeous flower and I am sorry to read about your ...gorgeous flower and I am sorry to read about your sister :( She does sound like a strong women, so hoping for the best that can beJennifer Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528908250338974537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-69872274767488360442016-07-31T11:52:39.267-07:002016-07-31T11:52:39.267-07:00My heart breaks for your sister and your family. ...My heart breaks for your sister and your family. What a terrible thing to have to deal with. I am glad she has a good attitude and hope and pray that she continues to have strength to deal with her diagnosis. Will keep you all in my prayers. I absolutely love this painting, Mona! It is so beautiful!Patty O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520397578817604075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-39715492926459835172016-07-31T10:59:50.597-07:002016-07-31T10:59:50.597-07:00Mona - it is so hard each day to keep the pain at ...Mona - it is so hard each day to keep the pain at bay - and where my sister was concerned - I just learned to embrace the pain and keep going. Your sister is a hero and is facing each day so bravely - and I will keep her, you and your family in my daily prayers. I am continuing to light candles after Mass each week and sending up more prayers. Your painting is gorgeous - and your talent shines through each one. Sending warm hugs, kathyKathy Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355402763522170552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-29896221818270113472016-07-31T10:21:42.043-07:002016-07-31T10:21:42.043-07:00Mona, your sister and your family are in my daily ...Mona, your sister and your family are in my daily prayers. She truly is a shero. I can't even imagine what you are going through but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Big hugs sweet friend.<br /><br />Your painting is absolutely breathtaking!! I love how you can see the dictionary pages through the layers!! Wow!! The colors are incredible!! I love looking at your paintings!! You are so talented!!<br /><br />Lisa<br /><a href="http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A Mermaid's Crafts</a>Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03633160117849720501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-44975503355403387032016-07-31T09:30:22.096-07:002016-07-31T09:30:22.096-07:00I have been away and just read about your dear sis...I have been away and just read about your dear sister. My sister went through the same, so I know your heart. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am amazed at the depth of your art. Beautiful.DVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-14526735709137332162016-07-31T06:46:41.372-07:002016-07-31T06:46:41.372-07:00Dear Mona, It is heartbreaking to hear what your s...Dear Mona, It is heartbreaking to hear what your sister is going through. My heart goes out to you and your family.<br />Your painting looks wonderful with dictionary pages still visible in fading background. That is such a perfect touch!<br />Hugs<br />Samra<br /><a href="http://papertalkwithsamra.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Paper Talk with Samra</a>Samrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06776236664577294973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-90764160839746991512016-07-31T03:31:08.080-07:002016-07-31T03:31:08.080-07:00Mona I am praying for you and your family. Sending...Mona I am praying for you and your family. Sending you hugs. Beautiful painting and love how you continue to explore and grow as an artist. Suzanne Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797775244763978705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-41871138147341669822016-07-31T02:57:04.269-07:002016-07-31T02:57:04.269-07:00I am so very sorry to hear about your sister ... T...I am so very sorry to hear about your sister ... This is a dreadful thing for you all to go through... She is indeed very brave and for those of you who have to watch her go through this it is also a brave thing...<br /><br />Your painting is stunning! I absolutely adore it and I'm glad you have your work to focus on .... Thinking of youRos Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496399533122068299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-89117863241334824302016-07-30T22:27:05.064-07:002016-07-30T22:27:05.064-07:00This is so beautiful. I love the colors and the li...This is so beautiful. I love the colors and the lighting in the flower. It is so hard to be a nurse during these times, I am so praying for you and your sister and family. Holly AKA KopyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13343411951427954428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-81570357639071295692016-07-30T21:08:54.367-07:002016-07-30T21:08:54.367-07:00Mona, just reading this about your sister. I am pr...Mona, just reading this about your sister. I am praying very hard for her and to you as well for strength. SO hard to see a loved one going through something like this. I have been lurking of late...lots of (good) things have been happening and I miss commenting here. Hope to see you at CHA since it's in your neighborhood in 2017! Much love & hugs to you xo Margie Higuchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13576646964644101932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715278396561707173.post-41993220787826968752016-07-30T19:47:26.291-07:002016-07-30T19:47:26.291-07:00My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you an...My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your sister. May God bless her soul as she bravely endures this ordeal. Your painting is beautiful Mona, I like the subtle text peeking through!Lisa Eltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672120391964086591noreply@blogger.com