Today is a big day. Why you ask? Today I am officially a CHF Alumni. I have stepped down from CHF to pursue new pastures. It is bittersweet. I {heart} the girls at CHF and will miss them terribly including Liz and Richard (owners) of CHF. CHF was the first company to put my name out there with the Fresh Faces team. It was an incredible adventure and I learned so much from everyone on the team. I want to take this opportunity to thank them ALL from the bottom of my heart. Oh, and while I have the chance...sending lots of Happy Birthday hugs to miss Mona Lisa (Lisa Strahl).
Some of you know that I have a son who many would term special needs. Since I have lots of travel and many meetings in the near future I felt I needed the opportunity to break away from my design work for a while.
So what does this mean for me? for you? Well I am still here. I will still be blogging and I will still be creating. I will still pursue design work. But for the time being, I am going to commit more time to my little boy.
Today's card is called Lucky because I do feel lucky--and I am grateful for EVERYTHING that has happened in my life. The ups, the downs...even the things I wanted to run away from *lol*
the inside of the card--I created a little pocket for $ or for a gift certificate.
Recipe
Stamp Set(s):
-Sweet Spring (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
Cardstock:
-Smooth White by Prism Paper
-All green card stock is co'ordinations
Patterned Paper
-Polka Dot by Little Yellow Bicycle
Ink:
-Pitch Black by Ranger
Accessories:
-Crown by Melissa Frances
Tools:
-Nestabilities by Spellbinders
-Scissors
-Sanding Black by Tim Holtz
-Corner Rounder by EK Success
Thanks for listening today. Have a super day.
Alli
P.S. I will be participating in this month's CHF release as per normal :) (okay minus my CHF status *lol*)
22 comments:
what a cute idea, I love it :) x
Ooooahhhhhwww..... *me whining*, I love seeing all of your creative CHF "stuff" - whatever will I do??!! (It's all about me you know!) I do love your sweet little gift certificate holder........and looking forward to your last release peeks -
I'll miss seeing all of your beautiful CHF designs Alli, but I totally understand and respect your decision. You are a great mum!
{{Alli}}
Sometimes change is necessary...and I wish you every success with your new plans...it's great that you will spend more time with your wee son..and that is "special"! bx
Oh Alli your post today makes me warm and fuzzy. I will definitely miss seeing you CHF creations though! :(
Miss Alli.
We are gonna miss you girl! :) Thank you for all you have done to give CHF stamps that special *Alli* touch.
We all wish you the best of the best in what is to come for you and your family.
AND, thanks for the birthday shout out! ;)
Inky Hugs and Kisses,
Mona
You will be missed! I love looking at your creations on CHF and here at your blog. Although I don't always comment, I am always in awe of your beautiful work!
Hi Alli,
Thank YOU for all you have done to help promote CHF. We wish you all the best as you pursue new avenues & specifically in the area of your little guy. He is blessed to have such dedicated parents. We pray that you will be able to be for him exactly what he needs when he needs it.
Hugs, Liz
Alli,
I am so happy for you and your success, but I'm most proud of your decision to devote the time you need to your son and your family. You are indeed one helluva--gal!
Big hugs and warm wishes,
Amy
BTW--{heart} the card! May we all take a moment to dwell on how gosh-darn "lucky" we all are!
I have enjoyed your many creations for CHF but I understand the meaning of parenting a special child. Don`t go missing, we all, including you, need to create and have pure fun.
Happy Holidays
Heather
Big hugs, Alli! I'll miss seeing you daily on-line, but I know we'll cross paths again (and often). You're such a good mom.
Hugs,
lise
Alli,
As sad as the news is, I am so happy for you and that you are able to do something like this. It is wonderful for you and for your son that you will be able to spend your time with him now. Thanks so much for everything that you have shared and looking forward to your future endeavors.
{{HuGs}}
Anita
You are such a good mom!
I hope we will still see many of your wonderful creations!
All the best to you Alli!
Good luck with whatever you chose to do. I hope you will continue to blog because I love your projects, your style, and hope you will still be posting projects that inspire me.
Darling!!!
Good luck with everything you have planned for your future!!!
I will stil be stalking your blog!! :)
Alli only you know what's best for you and your family and I applaud you for doing what you think is best!! Your son is so blessed!! :)
Oh, Alli -- I'll be sorry to see you leave but totally understand. Hug that sweet little boy and we hope to keep seeing wonderful stuff from you!
Oh Alli, I totally understand your decision. I wish you and your family all the best! Take care!
I'm right there with you Alli!
I've given up my SU! demo status, and card classes. My son needs me more.
I really applaud you for making your little guy a priority, and I know that he will be so blessed because of it. The sacrifices that you make now will be such a benefit to him, both now and later. You are such an amazing mom Alli!
Good luck with everything!
Alli---I commend you on your decision....You son is very lucky to have YOU! I KNOW we will continue to see your awesome works when you have the time to post---and I KNOW I will be here when you can post!
(((ALLI))))
Big, BIG hugs, Alli!!! I'm sure it was a difficult decision, but time spent with your little boy is the most important of all. I'll miss your regular CHF posts, but I'll still be stalking you! :)
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