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12.03.2014

Paper Crafts Magazine Special Thanks Blog Hop



(hopefully you arrived here from Ashley!)

Wow.  What can I say?  I was shocked when I heard the news about Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking Magazine closing its doors and shutting down.   To say I am disappointed is an understatement.  I'm sure that my feelings are echoed by those of you who participated in or are visiting this hop, and I am sad for all of us.  I am sad for the amazing people who recently lost their jobs, and I'm also sad for anyone who is new to this hobby and will not ever get to enjoy an amazing magazine with an even more amazing community.

But instead of going on and on about what I will miss, I will briefly thank PC&S.
  • Thank you for always providing me with a fabulous source of inspiration
  • Thank you for giving me a chance and picking my first card for publication in 2011 (with many more to follow!)
  • Thank you for fun contests, including the monthly challenges and bigger competitions such as Stamping Royalty and Gallery Idol, which I feel so honored to have participated in.
  • Thank you for inviting me to try out to be a Go-To Gal.  I still remember the day I received that letter in the mail.  It was a fun and challenging process, and exciting to have made it through many elimination rounds!  Even though I wasn't selected, I will always remember it.
  • Thank you for publishing my husband!  That was awesome!
and most importantly....
  • Thank you for providing the world of papercrafting with a supportive community.  Thank you for bringing crafters together.  Thank you for the friendships I have made.  I honestly don't think I would have gotten to know such incredible people in this industry without you.  These are lifelong friendships- ones I will cherish for all time.


This card uses stamps from Painted Poppy and Label Love.



(I am also posting a card on the Altenew Blog today)


Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful Dana! :)

26 comments:

  1. Love your post and your card...gorgeous, as always♡

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  2. Gorgeous! I love the one painted poppy and the skinny washi and flat sequins. A fantastic tribute to PC&S!

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  3. Thank you for a sharing a beautiful card.

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  4. So perfectly expressed, Jen! And the card is so pretty! I'm thankful PPC built a community that allowed me to meet and hug people as wonderful as you. *Hugs*

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  5. Beautiful card & beautiful list of thanks!! Lovely tribute to PC&S!!

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  6. Stunning card and beautiful post, Jennifer!! Hugs, Darnell

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  7. Seriously, your card ROCKS! Love it! Such an awesome post!

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  8. Beautifully said, Jen! I adore your poppy flower card and I am glad that you are now a household name in stamping world ( yes, you are with your Altenew!!!)...PC & S played such a vital role in our lives! HUGS!

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  9. Great card- love its fresh look. Perfect tribute too!

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  10. Always gorgeous. I am thankful for your inspiration.

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  11. Wow! Jennifer, what an amazing card!

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  12. Oh my! That painted poppy just shot right to the top of my wishlist! What an amazingly beautiful card! Jen, your tribute to PC&S is lovely, too.

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  13. This is stunning! Everything about it is perfection! I love the water coloring and I love the tape at the bottom! I just want to hug you!

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  14. Ok, that last sentence is probably didn't make sense but I'm just emotional about the blog hop. You know. Hugging.

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  15. omgosh, your card is absolutely beautiful. I love the white sequins on white!

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  16. I love everything you've said and your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  17. This card is just soooo stunning Jen! Loving it so much! <3

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  18. A poppy in remembrance of some wonderful people and times. And a tres chic one at that. Wonderfully fitting.

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  20. I love the simplicity of the design--so elegant and lovely.

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