Yes, that's right, I AM retiring.....at least for the time being. My 'real' life is getting busier and busier and is filled with fabulous people and activities, but my designing time is almost nonexistent. After much debating, I have decided that I will retire and hopefully come back to designing when I can commit more time to it. I want to thank all of you for joining me here on this blog, leaving me so many wonderful comments and for purchasing my designs and enjoying this ride with me. A ginormous thank you also to my fabulous Creative Team, they are truly the best and have always spun my designs into pure magic on their fabulous pages! So, yes, hopefully I will be back, but in the meantime.........
Everything in my store is at a final clearance price of 50% off until it disappears on March 31 so make sure you grab everything you want now! :) And if you want EVERYTHING in the store I have a special deal for you! Click here to Buy the Store!
how about a last contest for you? Leave me a comment here and I’ll choose a random winner or two sometime in the next day to win gift cards for Cafe J! :)
Oh, so sad to hear you are retiring! I've always loved your showpieces and finishing touches, just so clever and helpful. I wish you all the best!
Posted by: JoanneKW | March 10, 2010 at 05:45 PM
I'm so sorry to hear you are quitting! I hope you are able to come back soon - but I know how hard it is to balance! Good luck in everything you do!!!
Posted by: Rebecca | March 10, 2010 at 05:46 PM
I'm sorry to hear that you're retiring. Hope everything goes well for you! Thank you for the opportunity to win a gc!
Posted by: C Trytko | March 10, 2010 at 05:49 PM
It's sad news for all of us -- good luck though with your real life :)
Thanks also for the generous discount -- YIKES!
Posted by: Lime | March 10, 2010 at 05:51 PM
WOW...I totally adore your items and will miss you but I know what you mean about real life.....I hope you enjoy it and have tons of fun!
Thanks,
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | March 10, 2010 at 05:54 PM
oh wow, am sorry to hear you're retiring, just the other day used some of your glitter on a page and thought of U... have fun enjoying life, and the extra time you have to spend in it! it's not good-bye, but 'til we meet again!
Posted by: vixen | March 10, 2010 at 05:56 PM
wow we certainly are going to miss you but somethings are far more important. Take care and we'll see you when you return
Posted by: Daisydillyvl | March 10, 2010 at 06:07 PM
Oh, we all will miss you!
Thanks for such a great sale!! :)
Posted by: michelle n | March 10, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Sad to see you retire, but will look forward to your return. May everything in your "real" life go well.
Posted by: Martine | March 10, 2010 at 06:30 PM
completely understand but am going to miss your fabulous designs...so hip and acceptable for my teen.
wishing you all the best
Posted by: Mary Rogers | March 10, 2010 at 06:32 PM
good luck with everything you do. i love your work and hope to see you designs in the future. thanks!
Posted by: Yanina | March 10, 2010 at 07:37 PM
I will miss you! Good luck to you!!!
Posted by: anna | March 10, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Okay don't really pick me but I couldn't not comment. I'm so going to miss the opportunity to come back and find your designs. They are my go-tos when designing things for my customers. Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind words! You are awesome!
Posted by: Jill | March 10, 2010 at 08:01 PM
I was already missing you :) Good luck Janelle!!!! I hope you come back to designing soon!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Cremata | March 10, 2010 at 08:07 PM
I am so sad to see you give up designing Janelle but totally understand the demands of time and living our life is far more important. We will miss you - you have always been so warm and generous and I love your designs - especially your showpieces and finishing touches.
Wishing you lots of fun in the real world and hope you return to us one day. Big hugs x
Posted by: rags | March 10, 2010 at 09:16 PM
Oh, sorry to see you go... maybe you'll be back :) We'll be watching... Thanks for a chance to win, going out with a party:)
Posted by: Bonnie | March 10, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Oh bummer! I hope you'll be back before you know it, but you have to do what's best for you. Thanks for the coupon, snagging some of your Showpieces with it. :)
Posted by: Tricia | March 10, 2010 at 10:52 PM
I am saddened to see you go. I love your designs and you will definitely be missed.
Good luck!
Posted by: Sherrylyn | March 10, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Your designs are amazing! If you're keeping a list of people who want to know when you're back please put me on it.
Good luck & God bless!
Posted by: lvdesigner | March 11, 2010 at 12:44 AM
I'm very sad that you're not in the scrap world, I wish you much success and all the best, love: Judit
Posted by: szrjudit | March 11, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Hello!
It's so sad to read this but I think you are happier now in your real life :)
Good luck sweety!!!
And remember: WE ALL WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU!!!
Hugs.
Elena.
Posted by: Komarik | March 11, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Hi
it is so sad that you go, but I could understand it. Real life is much important then www life. I wish you all the best!!!
Hugs
Natalie
Posted by: Natalie | March 11, 2010 at 12:48 AM
Really a sad day - I love your designs and would miss you dearly. But as we know our family life comes before everything. I wish you all the best and hope that you will return soon to the digital scrapbooking comunity - hope you will still be around on your blog
hugs
riette
Posted by: riette | March 11, 2010 at 01:20 AM
this is sad news... i am one of your silent follower... i wish you all the best and i will look forward to see you designing some day. goodluck!!!
Posted by: girlie alonzo | March 11, 2010 at 03:51 AM
That's some sad new to begin the day!! But I can totally understand why you are retiring, your family and daily life must come first!! I wish you all the luck!! Hope to see you back someday!!
Hugs Natascha
Posted by: Natascha | March 11, 2010 at 04:25 AM