Welcome to this very special blog hop to honour Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine’s legacy in the paper crafting industry! You should’ve arrived from Ruza Rebel‘s blog. If you find any broken links along the way, please report them to Taheerah Atchia who organized this brilliant send-off. Thank you, Taheerah!
Everyone on this hop has their own story about how they were touched by PC&S. My first publication appeared in print 3.5 years ago. I have Unity Stamp Company and AJ Otto to thank for taking a chance on me and giving me the big push to submit! 😉 I had two Unity cards picked up on my first try and I still remember the exhilaration. It was one of the greatest feelings and that excitement motivated me for two amazing years. I remember working incredibly hard call after call and it didn’t take long before the private calls started rolling in, too. Those ones made me feel extra special. My proudest moments?
- 365 Cards cover, shared with Jennifer McGuire and Emily Branch
- Stamp It! 3 Ways cover, shared with Heidi Van Laar and Laura Williams
- 6 cards published in Card Creations: Volume 10
- World Card Making Day 2012 Contest Winner: Hello/Thinking of You
- Invited to audition for the 2014/2015 Go-To Gals
- Stamping Royalty 2013 Contest Winner: Birthday
- Published in 24 print issues and 1 digital issue
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What am I taking away from my experience with the greatest paper crafting magazine in history? Definitely the friendships, the knowledge, and the design team opportunities. I attribute a lot of my success in the industry to PC&S. I realized my strengths and learned that I could go further by staying true to myself and being unique. The competition pushed my limits and made me better. If it weren’t for this hobby, I never would’ve met so many talented people who I’ve learned from and leaned on. I’ve experienced a few dark moments in my personal life over the years and I’m lucky to have had my paper crafting friends to keep me sane.
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I realize this may be a teary farewell for many but I prefer to smile and remember so that’s what my card is all about.
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Jennifer, Susan, Holly, Stacy and Kerri – my wonderful mentors and friends – you’ve given me so much and I’m honoured to have been part of your extraordinary history at Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine. Thank you. ❤
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Absolutely gorgeous card and what beautiful words. PC&S will definitely be missed but oh what lovely memories they leave behind.
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I love it! Totally gorgeous! Love that you replaced some of the coverplate cuts with patterned paper and love the mix of textures from the cork and glitter paper!
Gorgeous!
This is utterly gorgeous….your work is so amazing & was well deserved for all its recognition! Lovely tribute to PC&S!!
Thank you for a sharing a beautiful card.
Thanks for sharing your memories and beautiful card!
What a wonderful post, Emily! I relate to a lot of the things you've written, specially how special the people we meet along the "papercrafting way" is.
And the card? I'm speechless. Such a beauty!!!
So much love and admiration for you! Your card…wow. Just beautiful and INCREDIBLE! Wow.
Your post is beautifully written and so personal.
Your card is stunning, Emily! Love your post, too!
Awesome card, Emily!
lovely card!!
Beautiful textures- lovely words, gorgeous card! It's impacted so many of us x
You always have something to teach me! TFS!
This card is fabulous! I feel lucky to have the opportunity to follow so many wonderful blogs!!
Wonderful card and wonderful post.
Oh this is so fabulous, I love it.
What a perfect card to say farewell to PC&S. The magazine will be missed.
Gorgeous card, Emily! And I loved hearing about your proudest moments! It's so much fun to hear other people's stories and relive their excitement. 🙂
I love this! The sentiment is perfect! I really love the color palette as well. The heart is darling!
Absolutely gorgeous Em! Love it – great little details. Fabulous post too. 😀
Gorgeous card and absolutely well said–I totally agree with you friend!! i love love love your Go-To Gal invite and crown on all those issues!! What a picture! I am so happy that we met through this hobby dear friend.
Beautiful words and beautiful card, Emily!
A heartfelt post and a lovely card!!!! 🙂
Wow, such great accomplishments and I know no one could possibly outshine another. Each one equally as exciting as the last. Will miss your cards in the publication. Gorgeous card.
Fabulous post and card! I love it!
Your card is the perfect sentiment and it's gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Such a lovely tribute to PC & S magazine, Emily! Your card is beautiful, as always and CONGRATS on all of your well deserved publications! WTG!!!
Beautiful and heartfelt post Emily! I love reading everyone's posts to see how PC&S has touched everyone's life. What a roll call of accomplishments my friend. I love that I can call you that because of this fantastic hobby! xoxo
Very nice! Both the card and the sentiment behind it! I like how your left the diecut white on white, except for a few places with pattern paper, or empty! Great texture!
I started out in scrapbooking and subscribed to Creating Keepsakes, once upon a time.
You rocked PCS right up to the end! Lovin those trendy plus signs. Keep on creating!