Decisions
Changes are coming. Back in June I made a drastic decision. I decided to quit all my manufacturer DT's. American Crafts was ending anyhow in September for me and something just hit me back than. I was always looking for time to do a few projects(scrapbook and personal wise) and for years now I couldn't find any time to even get started. I was waiting till time came to me. But suddenly it was so clear to me that I was the one that had to create more time for the things that are important to me, so I did. It was a hard thing to do but it feels right. I now will be concentrating myself on my magazine work and start doing the things I always wanted to do. Don;t get me wrong, I absolutly LOVED working with these manufacturers and they were terrific to work with, I consider myself very lucky to have gotten the change to work with them, but today is a new day.
Here is one mini album that I made with maya road products. I LOVE using Ranger Alcohol ink on Maya Roads Sheer products(see card in 2 posts below):
I punched three holes in the bottom of the inside pages and connected them with clear ribbon from Maya Road. This way you can slide something inside of the two pages that are now connected.
More inside pages I will be uploading this afternoon in my SIStv gallery.
Corinnexxx
Your Mini is fantastic! Thanks for inspiration.
Posted by: Kerstin | July 23, 2008 at 10:47 AM
just amazing corinne!!! this album is really fantastic and the photos... soooo cute!!
I agree with your hard decision, I think it's better to be absolutely free :)...
Posted by: manu | July 23, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Wat een leuk boekje!! Zoals altijd weer schitterend werk.
Posted by: Isolde | July 23, 2008 at 02:00 PM
What a beautiful mini!! :-)
Posted by: Jessica M. | July 23, 2008 at 08:13 PM
Beautiful album! And congrats for your decision. As tough as it might have been, I am sure you will be rewarded soon. Best wishes with your personal projects and new life!
Posted by: Alex | July 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Beautiful album! And congrats for your decision. As tough as it might have been, I am sure you will be rewarded soon. Best wishes with your personal projects and new life!
Posted by: Alex | July 24, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Hi Corinne love the mini album you made. It is beautiful. And good that you made a desicion that feels right for you, it may be difficult but time is so precious and can only be used once ;).
Posted by: irene | July 24, 2008 at 11:23 AM
So proud of you!I know that is a huge decision...I love your little mini sweets.xoxo fauve
p.s.I think you have to change Anthony's name on the cover.?
Posted by: Fauve van Maanen | July 24, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Here I am doing what I want when I have time (being a SAHM, sometimes, the day gets eaten up by chores) thinking if I could just get on 1 DT and I'd be happy. I never realized someone as talented as you could also feel overwhelmed! Thanks so much for sharing and bravo on your very honest decision. It's always important to get back to what's important. Now please tell me how I can stop wishing for a DT?? LOL.
Absolutely brilliant job with that mini-book. Love the "pockets" you made and clever way of using those gorgeous sheer ribbons. =)
Posted by: nina | July 24, 2008 at 04:38 PM
This is a beautiful mini album. You will be missed on the team. I am glad we had you for as long as we did. Best of luck.
Posted by: Lisa M. Pace | July 25, 2008 at 04:19 PM
this is a cool project, corinne! good for you for carving more time for you. :)
Posted by: jamie | July 25, 2008 at 04:46 PM
wauw! gaaf boekje joh! goed dat je meer tijd voor jezelf maakt! fijn weekend! groetjes marije.
Posted by: marije | July 25, 2008 at 10:13 PM
I first used alkohol inks this week..and now I'm adiccted I'm afraid :)Loveyour album..and best wishes :)
Posted by: finnabair | July 27, 2008 at 06:17 PM
WOW! This mini is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Mimi
Posted by: Mimi73 | July 28, 2008 at 06:12 AM
Ziet er allemaal super uit! Die van Venetië is zooooooooooooo mooi! Fijn dat jullie het zo lekker hadden in Italië! Wel balen dat jullie meteen weer in de schooltroubles zitten; hopelijk kom het snel weer goed. Zag dat je gebeld had (ik was toen op vakantie).
groetjes, monique
Posted by: Monique Helfrich | July 29, 2008 at 10:14 PM
MFR DT or not I LOVE YOU for you and your work ... so keep it coming..Happy Wednesday boo bear
Posted by: Sasha | July 30, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Goede beslissing, Corinne.
Het is natuurlijk niet de bedoeling dat je stress krijgt van hetgeen je het liefste doet.Belangrijk is dat je vooral geniet van het scrappen en niet zoveel moet. Ik blijf jouw blog toch wel bezoeken dus ga zo door!!
X Suus
Posted by: suus | July 30, 2008 at 09:00 PM
This Mini is fantastic! Thanks for inspiration.
Posted by: Carola | August 12, 2008 at 08:03 PM