I have decided to take a break from blogging and from my challenges. I never thought that would happen! I am taking an 8 month hiatus from blogging and crafting and I will miss it terribly. I am doing so for my health and for my family.
Thank you to the players who join us each week at The Challenge! I have not chosen winners for the past challenge as you are all appreciated for playing along and encouraging others with your comments and support. The gallery was FULL of such beautiful work this week! Thank you!
Thank you to my amazing team at The Challenge! You ladies have been so faithful and committed! I adore working with you and I hope you will join me again in the future when I return.
The Card Concept, FUSION and Inspired By All the Little Things, will continue on normally! I will no longer be running those challenges. Instead FUSION is being taken over by Karren Johnson, my talented friend and The Card Concept will be taken over by my other equally talented friend, Julie Gearinger. Thank you so much ladies, for keeping these challenges going!
I have taken a leave from designing for Verve Stamps and SugarPea Designs. Thank you to Julee and Wendy for your endless support and kindness.
I hope to be back sometime in June 2017! In the meantime, happy crafting and all the best!
Sincerely,
Lesley
Take care of yourself Lesley. We will miss your gorgeous cards on the blogland. Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh Lesley you will be missed! But your health and well-being must come first. Enjoy your break and we'll see you next year! Hugs to you <3
ReplyDeleteLesley, you will very much be missed. Hope and prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteSending all good wishes to you, Lesley, Jo x
ReplyDeleteI'll be happy to join when you return but I will be sure to play in the other Challenges! Best Wishes, Lesley!
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed... take care !
ReplyDeleteBIG hugs x
Oh my friend take good care of yourself! I totally understand......this stamping world can definitely consume you. i am sure teaching all those little ones will keep you plenty busy.....been there! Sending big hugs....xox
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck Lesley, I had to do the same a while back and yes it is hard to do, but for me it had to be done. Will be thinking of you :)
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ReplyDeleteTotally understand this, Lesley!! You need to do what you need to do. Hugs!!! Look forward to seeing your creations when you return. ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteLesley, your talent will certainly be missed! Hope your hiatus refreshes and renews you!
ReplyDeleteLesley your projects will be missed but I hope you find peace and rest during your hiatus. Hugs :) Sandy
ReplyDeleteTake care Lesley! We will miss you!!
ReplyDeleteBreaks are a good thing - especially for your reasons. Enjoy the time with your family, and take care of YOU :)
ReplyDeleteYou will definitely be missed Lesley! Take care of yourself and please let me know if you need anything!! Big hugs!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteWishing you al the best and hope seeing you in 2017 !
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you have to leave for health and family issues. I hope all gets great soon. Big hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this Lesley but you have to take care of yourself first and foremost.
ReplyDeleteMiss Lesley....you will be missed! But YOU, your health and family always come first. Sending hugs and prayers your way and can't wait to see your incredible creations again in 2017
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed Lesley. Enjoy your season of rest and take care of you! Best wishes.
ReplyDeleteI hope your hiatus is restful for you and your family. I look forward to your return.
ReplyDeletePeace always, Mitzi
lesley, I will keep you in my prayers while you are absent...wishing you nothing but the best!
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sorry to hear that you are taking a break but I so understand the need. Take care of yourself and your family. You have always been a special friend and I wish the very best for you. Hugs to you my sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best, Lesley, take good care of yourself!!
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you and your gorgeous creations and warm encouragement and support. Take good care of yourself and I look forward to your return!
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how difficult this 'challenge' was for you, but you've surmounted it by making the best-and-right decision for you and your family! We will miss you exponentially, but knowing you're taking time to rest, relax and rejuvenate makes me smile! Looking forward to seeing a new refreshed you whenever you're ready to re-emerge!
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I'm sorry to hear that Lesley!! I'm praying for you and your family. I hope whatever it is isn't that serious. Get a lot of rest!!! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteSorry you need to take time off, praying everything is ok with you and your family. Wishing you luck and rest.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break, Lesley! I hope you return fully refreshed and filled with creative ideas next year. :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you need to take a break, but it is understandable. You need to take care of yourself. We will miss you and your beautiful creations. Will look forward to seeing you again next year.
ReplyDeleteLesley, I will miss your beautiful creations! I am praying for you and hoping you will rest and take very good care of yourself! You are truly an inspiration to all of us! May God grant you good health and peace! XXX
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing teacher, crafter & woman! Enjoy your break but we will miss you! You hold a special place in my heart, so I will ESPECIALLY miss you, even though I don't come 'round and comment as much as I should! ♥
ReplyDeleteYou will be misssed!!!! I will keep you in my prayers that you feel better soon!!! Can't wait till June 2017!!!! Please stay in touch!
ReplyDeleteYou will be deeply missed, Lesley! Take care of yourself! XOXO
ReplyDeleteTake care Lesley! I wish you and your family all the best, and look forward to seeing you return next year!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you, Lesley! Enjoy your time off, rest up and we look forward to seeing you back in the future!
ReplyDeleteI will miss seeing you around blogland, lovely! Take good care of you, and do what you need to do, to be well and happy. xx
ReplyDeleteYou will be much missed Lesley - you are such an inspiration! - but health and happiness come first. I do hope your break is everything you need it to be and rest assured we will all be here to welcome back you and your amazing creativity on your return. Best wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteHealth and Family come first always, your challenges are always fun and inspiration. Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a difficult decision this must have been for you, Kesley! I hope this hiatus grants you what you need. You will be missed! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteTake care, Lesley, and good for you for doing what you need to do to care for yourself!! Sending healing wishes....
ReplyDeleteTake care!
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you and your beautiful work here in bogland Lesley. Take care of yourself, your health and well being should come first. See you next year, HUGS!!!
ReplyDeleteYou and your beautiful creations will be missed however I am so very proud of you for taking this time for you and your health, friend! Take care of you! Sending love xoxoxoox
ReplyDeleteLesley so far behind the times with whats going on. Just wanted to wish you the best, take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy your break and hopfully see you again in 2017, rested and well and ready to get back into the enjoyment of it all. xxx Hugs aileen
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the best. Thank you for such lovely places to share creativity. Take care of yourself. Prayers.
ReplyDeleteTake care of YOU, my friend! Sometimes we need to step back and regroup to have better clarity and quality of life. Enjoy your much deserved time off :) Hugs - xoxo
ReplyDeleteLeslie, praying for peace, comfort and most of all good health. See you in a few months, it will go by fast!
ReplyDeleteHope you are OK. Glad you are taking care of yourself! Sending all my love and support!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Lesley....I hope you got my PM on FB! You will be missed! Hugs and Prayers!
ReplyDeleteLesley!! I want you to enjoy every single second of this much deserved break! I keep you in my thoughts, my friend! xx
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I'm just seeing this, Lesley. I hope you are well. Enjoy your break and the time with your family and friends. Take good care of yourself and your health! Mwah! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSaying a prayer for your health and for your family. May God give your health, joy, and strength. I pray that the time you take off will be all that you need it to be and that you will find yourself refreshed. Take good care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck, Lesley. Be well and take care of yourself and family. Just know we will miss you greatly and hope for your return. Coni
ReplyDeleteHope all is well and wish you all the best! Rest up for some fun in the summer of 2017!
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