When I first started blogging, I was introduced to the sweetest soul, someone that I had purchased some items from off of Ebay. I had the wonderful opportunity of being on her design team and the more wonderful opportunity to be her friend. Today is indeed bittersweet. My sweet friend Michelle is closing her online store, Stampers Dream, to move on to the next door that’s opening in her life. She’ll still be only a phone call away, but doggone it — it was only too convenient to browse through all her goodies, then pick up the phone and call. Today, the talented Stampers Dream Design Team and sweet Alumni join in for a Farewell Blog Hop. To go along with the feel of the day, I made a card with some of my favorite Impression-Obsession stamps that Michelle sent to me, that she still carries in the store – for old times sake dear friend.
Michelle, we are sure going to miss you in blogland but I’ll know where to find you! Here’s the scoop in Michelle’s own words:
It is with a heavy heart that I announce I’ve decided to close Stamper’s Dream ! After many tears, and much prayer I just know it’s the right thing for me. I really feel the need to reclaim my life and spend more time with family and friends. My grandchildren are growing up so quickly! And let’s face it…no one can do it all! Not forever, anyway.
So…my loss is your gain! Everything in the store is 20% off with the coupon code Farewell2U. Just enter on the checkout page in the coupon section and it will take 20% off the lowest marked price of the items in your shopping cart! There is a $20 minimum to activate the coupon. Sorry, but there will be no free shipping during the liquidation.
And did you know we’re having our very last Stamper’s Dream blog hop??? I invited some special friends to hop with us as well! Here’s the lineup:
Michelle Rodgers
Becca Feeken (you are here)
Tosha Leyendekker
Denise Marzec
Laurie Schmidlin
Carolyn King
Amy Sheffer
Arlene Cuevas
Teresa Kline
Jessica Diedrich
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Jo Thompson
If you haven’t made it over to Michelle’s blog which is at the top of the list, I hope you can pop in and wish her luck! If you are looking to pick up some discount items, you might want to get while the gettin’s good (wink).
| SUPPLIES I USED |
| Stamps: Kaleidoscope Background (Impression-Obsession), Life’s Clear Stamp Set (Impression-Obsession Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Cream, Strathmore Ink: Colobox Chalk – Rouge, Versafine Vintage Sepia, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Twenty Two, Spellbinders, Labels Sixteen, Spellbinders Holly Accents, Spellbinders Grand Peony Creations, Lace, Pearls, Recollections Garland, Burlap |
Thanks for stopping by to see me today! Be blessed friends!
It’s always so sad to see another scrapping or stamping store close down. There seem to be fewer and fewer good places to get supplies from. But it’s even worse when it’s a good friend and mentor that has to close the shop.
Love your beautiful pink card Becca and the lovely sentiment.
Thanks for sharing and best of luck to your friend, Michelle on her next adventure! :)
Thank you,my sweet friend. Love you…
xoxo
That is sad news I wish her well. Becca, your card is beautiful all done in shades of pink. I love the flowers on this one and that floral spray really pops. It always amazes me how much you can fit on a card. Beautiful work. As always Becca, TFS!!! :-D
It is always sad to see craft stores close but I am sure she won’t regret her decision. Family is so important. Love your card. The flowers are beautiful. Did you make them? Is a tutorial coming?
God bless,
Peggy Allen
How sad…but I know she’ll enjoy the time spent making memories with those precious grandkids. Love your gorgeous card!
Simply beautiful Becca!!! What are the flowers? They are just beautiful?? Did you make them??? Have a great day!
Always soo sad to say good bye and as one above said, it seems all the best stores just disappear these years.
But your farewell card is gorgeous Becca. As alaways you´ve done a wonderful job on this one and it looks simply gorgeous.
Good luck to Michelle, I hope, she´ll have a wonderful time with her family and friends.
Such a lovely card Becca and sorry about Michelle’s closing. We all have to do what we have to do tho and May God Bless her in her future endeavors.
LOVE this Becca- stunning!
As one door closes another door opens and who better to go on your journey than with family, so good luck to your friend. I love the card you have made for her and hope she enjoys receiving it.
LOL Eileen
Oh my that is such a Lovely creations, such great texture, color, lovely embellishing, beautiful flowers, all over wonderful!!
wow, becca, this card is fabulous. hate to hear of another place closing but time with family is precious too.
Becca, your card is absolutely STUNNING!! I looked at your supply list to see where you bought those gorgeous flowers, but it looks like you made them!! AMAZING!! Would LOVE to have just a fraction of your talent! Would you consider a tutorial on them?
Oh wow this is such a beautiful creation! Love the color, the lovely embellishments, and those beautiful flowers!! As I watch my grandchildrend grow with the speed of light and are now becoming parents themselves I fully understand Michelle’s wish to spend more time with her family. Wishing her every blessing.
Have a blessed day
Bernie
I was so sad for us when I received Michelle’s email…however, I’m so happy for her that she’s made this decision for all the right reasons. Our loss but her family’s gain….enjoy.
beautiful card, Becca!!
hugs
You’re on pink mode again and I just so love it! The lovely flowers are very very attractive and gorgeous.
Hi Becca!!! Such a gorgeous creation!!! Love the quote!!! Loves & Hugs
Wow, what a lovely card … it is so beautiful – love the details and the colors.
Becca, your card and post are both so lovely! The flower cluster is amazing!
Love Love LOVE those gorgeous flowers!
Changes in life are always bittersweet. But you are right. When we choose to carry them, at least we found them in the first place.
Becca,
Oh my, such a beautiful, enchanting card and sentiment. The color and texture is amazing. You have such talent and creativity! I’m now off to see Michelle’s blog and wish her well on her new journey.
Gorgeous Becca!
Stunning, love those flowers.
So sad to hear you are closing down, you will be missed. Enjoy your family and friends while you can. Thanks for all you inspiration. Dianne
this card is so beautiful! i will miss Michelle/Stamper’s Dream also. thanks for sharing.
What a lovely card and such a sad occasion. Every element is just perfect.
So Beautiful! Love the colors! TFS
So sorry to hear of Stamper’s Dream closing out. It is always a difficult decision to close a door on a chapter in one’s life. However, as the saying goes, When one door closes another one opens. Your tribute card to Michelle is beautiful. Thank you for your continued inspiration.
Your peonies are amazing! Sorry for the changes in Stampers Dream–but usually things happen for a reason and for the best.
Hi Becca,
Good to meet you today. I’m enjoying your blog. Thanks for sharing your talents. I look forward to your creations. :)
I love your card today. Just think, you still have your friend. She isn’t going anywhere.
Absolutely gorgeous. The color is perfect and I love those flowers.
:) Gale
Oh goodness Becca, you sure didn’t dissappoint on this card either.. colors are gorgeous and the flowers are so beautiful.. love all the accessories and the quote is so perfect… I know you are sorry to see the store close but Michelle has had a great time now is her time for her family.. time for your to move forward..
Hugs, Jean