Today's post is a difficult one for me to write. With all the changes in my life lately, my days have become very full. I have two little boys who need their mamma's time & attention... & I still work outside of the home several days a week. Sports season just started & my evenings are filling up really quickly. When I stopped to look at my calendar, I realized that I just couldn't do it all and needed to make some tough decisions. So... with a heavy heart, I've decided to step down as part of the Unity DT. Unity has been a part of my life for a long time & I've really loved being able to work with Angela & the other designers. As much as it hurts to say goodbye, I know that this chapter in my life will never be completely closed. I've met such amazing people and have made some lasting friendships. And... I'll always be designing with Unity stamps! I'm slightly addicted. ;)
So... what does that mean to you? You probably won't see many changes on this end of things. I'll be designing with Unity while I work for Two Peas & I love using Unity's stamps for publications with Paper Crafts. Just knowing this makes the transition a lot easier. I just want to always make sure that I don't stretch myself too thin and over-commit. I want to keep my priorities in check and still have time to do things well. It's important to me to give my all to everything that I do & always enjoy the journey.
OK. Enough of my yacking! I've got a card to share with you! ;)
I made this card with Unity's Hey Girlfriend (Cosmo Cricket) Itty Bitty. I love the Upcycle paper collection! The colors and patterns are yum-o! It's so cool to have stamps that perfectly coordinate! American Crafts' Mustard Zing embossing powder coordinates perfectly with the paper too. :)
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Lovely Card! I wish you success as you move on to other things. I enjoy visiting your blog & your creations are amazing!! Many blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteJulie, I am sad to see you leave, but I am happy that you will still create with Unity and well, everything else. You are an AMAZING designer and I am so happy and excited for you about your latest success...Love ya and keep inspiring us! Hugs...
ReplyDeleteI just want to say that I know you are making the right decision about taking a step back. It's not like you are giving up crafty with Unity altogether - that would be nuts ;)
ReplyDeleteBut making space and time for the other priorites in your life is more important right now, and family are what matters most, after all! True friends will always stand by your decisions ;)
Take care and great card btw! I love the zingy mustard embossing. Hugs, Ruth S
It's very easy to have things overtake our lives. I hope that you will be blessed by your decision. I can't wait to see more of you on Two Peas! We have 1 kid playing T-ball this year and it is amazing how much time one kid on one team requires, but I LOVE it! (: God Bless!
ReplyDeleteWish you all the luck in your future endeavors!! the card is always beautiful!!
ReplyDeletedarling card! Best wishes to your future adventures :D
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you in your new venture and I'm happy to hear we will still see many Unity creations from you :)
ReplyDeleteI love your card today! Super cute :)
Your card is beautiful. Love the colors and that DP!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you are leaving, but I know that family is number 1! I will still be checking your creative MOJO and I know I will see you in magazines too! Good Luck in your new adventures.
beautiful card.. and yes, I know it takes courage to say no to things.. I've had to do that myself.. congrats on the two peas gig.. u are gonna be fabulous! xo hugs
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to see you go you are such an amazing inspiration and I wish you the best of luck!!!!No doubt I will still be coming here looking for fabulous creations!!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs!!!!
Sad to see you go! Your talent I'm sure is desired by many...best of luck!
ReplyDeleteSweet Julie.. I just love this card, I love everything you do. I know the future will hold so many awesome things for you.. I just wish we had some time on the same team together.. but I know we will keep in touch. Congrats on all your new adventures. See, I did need that autograph!! hugs. love you girl!! xx
ReplyDeleteBest of luck in all you do! I feel the Unity addiction!! Hope you are happy no matter what you do! Love life and your family and you will get all you need!
ReplyDeleteYour card is fab... Very MOD! Love the tag on the front!!
Julie you have been inspiring me in MANY ways for a long time!! I am excited to see where this new journey will take you! You deserve these fabulous new positions and I am thrilled for you!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card! Love it. Good luck with all your stamping adventures!
ReplyDeleteDarling card, as always, Julie! We will miss having you on the team.. but as I told Jess... follow your heart.. ALWAYS. somehow the heart holds the right answers, doesn't it? Wishing you the best of luck in everything ahead!! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling card, as always, Julie! We will miss having you on the team.. but as I told Jess... follow your heart.. ALWAYS. somehow the heart holds the right answers, doesn't it? Wishing you the best of luck in everything ahead!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow. Love the embossing! Hoping you the best
ReplyDeleteaww, touch decision i'm sure!!! but it's good that you are being true to yourself and not stretching yourself further than you can go. families come first of course! and i know i'll still be seeing lots of your gorgeous creations. must check out this 2peas site now! :)
ReplyDeleteLoving that mustard embossing powder! It packs a punch, doesn't it!? Congrats on your new ventures and way to go on keeping priorities straight!
ReplyDeleteCUTE card! Just wanted to say that I've found such great inspiration on your blog during your time with the Unity DT! Thank you, and good luck on your new adventures!
ReplyDeleteI think Mom's intuitively know the best thing to do for their children. Best of luck and enjoy the next part of your journey. Please keep me on your email list or tell me how to follow you. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!! I need to make that!
ReplyDeleteJulie you have been inspiring me for a long time. I am so glad that thru Unity I got to know you and I am just so excited about your new opportunities! I'll wish you best of Luck but not Goodbye!
ReplyDeleteSorry to see you leaving the Unity DT. I'll still be stalking your blog regularly. :) Good luck in everything you are doing!
ReplyDeleteKnow that i FEEL you on this post and yes, with 2peas and pC mag you will have plenty of opps to keep using Unity :) That is AWESOME. Like you said, we were friends before and I know we will remain friends. I thikn you are talented,kind, and sweet and I think the WORLD of you, sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteWell that is a "bummer" but you do what needs to be done and family should come first. Of course you'll be missed. - Great card, love the "mod" feel it has.
ReplyDeleteSo very sad to see you go, but family does come first. Will still follow your blog. Love your card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card-Julie! I LOOOOVE the silhouettes in yellow! SO CLEVER!
ReplyDeleteAs for leaving--I'm so so sooooo sad! You rocked these stamps:) I know that you have lots going on, and this was def. hard to do! I love that you want to "do things well"--you inspire me even when making hard decisions!
I am so excited for all the new adventures you are about to take--and will be visiting here for the entire ride!!
Hi Julie!
ReplyDeleteI am just catching up with some of the blogs I did not get to last week for Hip Hop. The good thing is I am a follower of your blog so I will still visit you and be inspired by you! But I am so sad to see you leave the Unity design team! I do understand however that your family comes first! I learned Jessica was leaving as well on FB. I have just recently found two peas in a bucket and the videos that they have,so I guess you will still be inspiring us! Yay!
Well,I love your card today and I am glad that you will still be creating with Unity. You are stepping down but not stepping away from all the inspiration you share!
Blessings and Hugs,
Mary
Best of luck to you and all your endeavors! Your card is beautiful and I look forward to everything that you do with all your other design teams :)
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