Now aged 88, she continues to support my efforts with my stamp collages, helping me to sort through stamps which often arrive from unexpected sources! She knows a lot about stamps, having run a stamp shop and approval business with my dad for many years. She helps to soak stamps and hunt for subject matter, such as flowers, stamps of a certain colour, people on stamps to make up a crowd scene, in fact anything which I need when putting together my pictures. It can be a time consuming business and it's great to have her help and I know she really enjoys the search! Along with the rest of my family, my mum is often called on to critique my work, and I usually get an honest opinion, although of course mums are always proud of their children's efforts, so I sometimes have to make up my own mind!
An RSPCA volunteer for more than 20 years, she works in our local branch shop in twice a week. Being useful and busy helps keep her young at heart. Thanks Mum!
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