Good News and Bad

Hello Stampers~

Today I have good news and bad news to share with you.  I'll start with the bad news... 

I have made the very difficult decision to step down from the Gina K Designs senior design team.  I have been a part of the GKD team for just over a year now, and it has been TONS of fun!  You know the saying, "My cup overfloweth..."?  Well, my cup WAY overfloweth, and I needed to let something go in order to hang on to a wee bit of my sanity. :)  I wanted to open the door for a new designer who really has time to devote to GKD.  Gina is an amazing, wonderful, kind, smart, and oh-so-talented lady, and she deserves the BEST!  I will remain a GKD customer and stalker, as I love the products and the people involved. 

So... In honor of this fond farewell, I thought I'd share the very first card I uploaded for the SCS Dirty Dozen, which just so happens to be made with a Gina K stamp set, Retro Boutique.

Here is the full supply list:

Stamps: Retro Boutique

Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Night of Navy, Bella Rose DP from SU, Addison DP from K & Co.

Ink: Black Staz-On, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Nestabilities, Christmas Red Stickles, Red Rhinestones from MAMBI, Red Gingham Ribbon, Piercing Tools, Scallop Border Punch, 1- 1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Dimensionals

Now, for some good news...

Well, it's good news for ME! :)

I am going to CHA in January!!!!!!!!  I was not planning to attend this year, and actually told a number of peeps that I wouldn't be there; but God is good, and I'm GOIN'!

So... If you're planning to be there, please DO look me up!  I'll be at the SCS booth on Friday and at the Our Craft Lounge booth off and on during the week.  Hope to see you there! :)

Have a super-duper happy HAPPY day, my friends!

Hugs~
Cindy

Comments

[Ky Scrapacat]

1.

WOW Cindy. Shocked, I am. I understand it, but wow. Best wishes as you move forward. I hope you have a blast at CHA!!
Hugs! ~ky

[Jami]

2.

So glad you are coming to CHA again! Come see me at the TE booth on Friday and Saturday! :)

[Colleen]

3.

Cindy - those types of decisions are always so difficult. I wish you the best and hope to catch up to you at CHA.

[kathy s]

4.

what a year you've had but always look at the fact that when one door closes another always opens and you certainly have a revolving door this year.- good luck with your new enterprises and I will continue to visit your blog on a regukar basis.

[Deb]

5.

{{hugs}} and warm thoughts for you because I know how hard it is to have to let go of good things...I know GKD is so sad to see you go. And on a happier note...ooooh! I'm so excited because this means I am gonna get to spend some time with you! In both booths! :)

[Theresa]

6.

Cindy, you are going to be missed so much!!!! We love you!!!!

[Karen Motz]

7.

I'm sure that was a very difficult decision but keeping your sanity is a good thing. LOVE this card...the dress is so pretty. AND, I'll be seeing you at CHA my friend!!! Woo hooo!!!

[Tracey]

8.

Gorgeous card Cindy! I think it is always sad when change happens but as they say "change is good". Not sure who 'they' is but they must be someone important, right?!!? I will miss your work on the Gina K team but I know you will still be creating fabulous stuff and showing it off here on your blog.

Oh, and have fun at CHA. I'm so jealous. I bet it is tons of fun!!

[KImberly Crawford]

9.

Its always a heart-wrenching choice, but it is good to let go if you are too busy. ((HUGS))
I hope we can meet at CHA!!! Glad you are getting to go!!! :)
kimberly :)

[Olga Jewell]

10.

Just don't be a stranger, we love you and all your creations! Have fun at CHA!

[Marsha]

11.

You will be missed. But I am a regular to your blog so at least I will be able to keep seeing your wonderful artwork.

[Jackie Pedro]

12.

I loved this card in the DD gallery and I still love it here! Sorry to hear you had to step down, but sanity is important! LOL!

I'll be at CHA working at the Taylored Expressions booth! I hope we get to meet!

[Kim Howard]

13.

I will definitely keep my eye out for you at CHA!!! So glad to hear you are attending.

[Mary J]

14.

Oh Cindy that is bad news for us! I will miss seeing your lovely designs, but I hope that you will continue to make cards for us to get inspiration from!

[Carolyn King]

15.

:( Those decisions are always hard to make. You will be missed on Gina K but I know where to find you (and your awesome creations!) Hope to see you at CHA! HUGS!!!!!!!

[Adela]

16.

Must have been such a difficult decision, but I bet you can breath a little easier now! Hopefully I'll run into you at CHA. Need a ride?

[Amy Sheffer]

17.

I'm sure leaving GKD has been a difficult decision, Cindy! You'll be missed, for sure. Balance is always a good thing, even if getting there is hard. I wish you more of it in the coming year! *IF* I go to CHA (hoping, hoping), you KNOW I'll be looking for you! In the meantime, cyber hugs :)

[Lynn Mercurio]

18.

I will miss the DT chatter with you Cindy, but I know that you are only a mouse click away and I'll be seeing your wonderful creations here on your blog. Can't wait to give you a big hug at CHA! See you soon!

[cathy tidwell]

19.

Huggggsss you Cindy! Will so miss you behind the curtain, lol! But will still be seeing you around I know! So i will not be sad...*sniffs*

[Deebi27]

20.

Good Luck and I will continue to keep track through your blog!

[Melissa Cash]

21.

Cindy, I will miss you over at GKD, but will continue to follow along here on your blog. You have been quite a source of inspiration for me. I will keep my eye out for you at CHA, I would love to meet you IRL. {{{hugs and good wishes}}}

[Betty]

22.

Just wanted to say that I will miss you at GKD's. I love all your creations and have just signed on to receive e-mail updates so I
won't miss anything. I wish you the best!