I'll start this post by saying I wish we weren't having a big giant blog hop today... Because the reason we are having this (amazing and fabulous) blog hop is to honor, thank, remember, and shout out to our favorite craft magazine that is closing its doors forever. I remember two weeks ago when I started seeing the buzz on Facebook that our beloved PaperCrafts & Scrapbooking was to be no more, I was really sad. I will miss it. I will miss the beautiful projects made by my crafty friends, the awesome go-to gals, I'll miss the fun editor's notes, the cool tips and techniques, the new products, the great photos, all of it. I guess the saying is true that all good things must come to an end. But that doesn't make it any easier does it?
Here is my card - which says it all.... Thanks with all my heart - for everything!
In my mind, PaperCrafts & Scrapbooking was the original blog... Here's what I mean. Before we could all share creativity every day on our blogs, and Flickr, and Instagram and Facebook, we had magazines. And we would wait and stalk the mailman just looking for that magazine to show up - that was our link to our crafty universe. We all understood each other and we were inspired together in those pages. The magazine made us get out of our comfort zone and submit our work for judgment. It made our friends famous! I have been stamping for 20 years now, and this magazine has been with me every step of the way from the beginning neophyte stage to now. I remember always having a PCS in my tote bag in case I had a spare moment to look at some cards. I (totally) remember tearing out pages and very carefully putting them in clear sleeves in my Inspiration binder (still have it).
I just want to say thank you to everyone who contributed to PCS. You made a difference in my life, and from the looks of things, MANY others' lives too. THANK YOU. YOU. THANK YOU.
When crafty girls set their minds to something, amazing things happen. This blog hop blows my mind. We are blessed to know each other and feel the love and kindness that is our little community. This is probably the HUGEST blog hop ever in the history of EVER and it shows how we all feel. I'm happy to be participating - in a sad sort of way. And, I can't wait to see what everyone else made. See you later - it's not the same as good-bye. XOXO
You should have arrived here from the very lovely and super talented Amy Kolling's blog! Up next after me is the also amazing Kalyn Kepner! How did I get so lucky to be sandwiched in the middle of these two fab ladies?
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Lovely card. Lovely post. Amazing how quickly things change, eh? Keep on creating!
Posted by: Maria f. | 12/10/2014 at 12:10 AM
This is a gorgeous card Wanda! Lovely post.
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | 12/07/2014 at 08:55 PM
I have that same inspiration binder. ;) Your card is beautiful--Love the sentiment and the pretty color palette! :)
Posted by: Mendi Yoshikawa | 12/04/2014 at 03:00 PM
Beautiful card & post!
Posted by: Leigh Penner | 12/04/2014 at 01:09 PM
Is it time to think pink and hearts and frilly stuff already? I just put up the Christmas tree. I say bring it on though! This card is very lovey and very girly and it is perfect.
Posted by: Princess Judy | 12/04/2014 at 10:42 AM
Beautiful card and a great way to say Thank You! Love it!!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 12/04/2014 at 08:59 AM
beautiful card - I love all the cutouts.
Posted by: carisa | 12/04/2014 at 08:40 AM
Wanda you wrote the words in so many of iur hearts! I miss the paper magazines so much but i know the community will go on forever! Your card is perfection! So wonderful!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | 12/04/2014 at 06:14 AM
such a sweet blog post...with kind and sweet words and card!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 12/04/2014 at 02:15 AM
Your card is stunning! I love the colors and the heart! The papers are beautiful! I think I need those too. Enabler. I'm not really sure how we "met" but I have a feeling PC might have something to do with it and for that, I'll always be thankful!
Posted by: Ashley N Newell | 12/03/2014 at 10:16 PM
Love the card with the writing on it. It is cute.
Posted by: Dolores Holloman | 12/03/2014 at 09:53 PM
This is so beautiful, I love it.
Posted by: Holly AKA KopyKat | 12/03/2014 at 03:55 PM
This is a beautiful card and I too am going to miss feeling that magazine in my hands.
Posted by: Mary Gray Whitcomb | 12/03/2014 at 02:37 PM
Fab post, beautiful card- love your quote 'When crafty girls set their minds to something, amazing things happen'!x
Posted by: Keren | 12/03/2014 at 01:30 PM
so beautiful!!
Posted by: Kara | 12/03/2014 at 01:09 PM
Such a beautiful card and post!
Posted by: Shelly | 12/03/2014 at 12:25 PM
This is gorgeous!! Such a lovely tribute to PC&S!!
Posted by: Lea Lawson | 12/03/2014 at 11:41 AM
Thank you for a sharing a beautiful card.
Posted by: Jina Winston | 12/03/2014 at 09:44 AM
This is such a pretty card!
Posted by: Tona | 12/03/2014 at 09:39 AM
Very nice!
Posted by: Lenora | 12/03/2014 at 08:19 AM
This is such a lovely card, Wanda! I love the mix of DP and the slanted placement of the sentiments/flag.
Posted by: Susi K | 12/03/2014 at 07:07 AM
Beautiful card.
Posted by: Julie | 12/03/2014 at 07:02 AM
Such a gorgeous card and wonderful post.
Posted by: ~amy~ | 12/03/2014 at 06:26 AM