I don't even know how to start to write this post…I am filled with mixed emotions and some real sadness… This month is my last month as part of the super fabulous Bakers Dozen Design Team over at Taylored Expressions. I have been a part of the TE Design Team for three years! 36 wonderful release weeks! The time always flies when you're having a great time! Taylor is making the announcement on the TE Blog today also. The demands on my time at my job are increasing and I do not have as much crafty time as I used to.
But, with this sad news, comes some happy news! Whew. I will be transitioning into a fun and cool new opportunity with Taylored Expressions starting this month. I will be one of the members of the newly formed TE Blog Team! YAY! This is a new challenge and a great new way for me to showcase all the TE products that we love. I'm very excited and really looking forward to this new chapter. My projects for April are already done and I know you're going to like them!
Before I get too far, I want to say a few public words to my sweet friend Taylor. THANK YOU for the opportunity to be on this amazing team, with these amazing women. THANK YOU for ALL the wonderful products you have so generously given me. THANK YOU for letting me design stamp sets and dies and see them come to life. THANK YOU for your kindness and friendship and support. THANK YOU for being you – because you are just plain awesome. My time on the Bakers Dozen has been a completely positive experience. I am so grateful!
I thought it would be fun to post some photos of my projects over the years with this post! Three years is a LOT of projects! LOL. Thank you to all of you who have been fans of my TE work! Your comments and emails truly uplift me!
This was the card I made in April 2011 to announce on my blog that I was going to be on the Baker's Dozen Design Team! I still love cuppie after all these years…
Remember Fruity Friends? I designed this stamp set!
I also concepted Moka Wanda – a stamp named after me!
The Beach Border Die was also my idea! YAY! Love how it came out. On this card I cut it into sections to put amongst the sand dunes…
One of my very favorite TE stamp sets….
Thank you for strolling along memory lane with me today. I can't put into words how much the past three years has meant to me. Every ending is a new beginning….let's see what happens next! Mwah!
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18 responses to “A Great big THANK YOU – and an announcement!”
What a wonderful way to say good-bye to one part of your life and hello to the future stamping!!
Love the cards!!! Good luck on your new adventure!!
Awwww Wanda!! I wish I were there to give you a great big HUG! THANK YOU so much for all of the beautiful projects and ideas you’ve contributed to TE during the last three years! It was so fun to see your walk down memory lane with the photos of all of your beautiful cards. You are so very talented! And not only that, you’re a ray of sunshine and you make me laugh! I have so many good memories! 🙂
I’m excited for this new adventure with the TE blog team and can’t wait to start showing off the beautiful projects you create! As I was looking through your project photos I realized that no matter what, you’ll always be a part of TE because we have Moka Wanda! Hugs, friend!
AMAZING NEWS!! Sad to see you leaving the Baker’s Dozen, but EXCITED for the NEW Team!! I’m looking forward to seeing all of the FUN new Inspiration!! YIPPEE for change, as some times the BEST Things come from them!! THANKS for sharing I’m a HUGE Fan!! I also wanted to share a FUN Easter Basket I created using the New Retro Cutting Plates Die!! It will be in a post on the Newton’s Nook Blog Later, but the Video is live know!! If you hav time I hope you’ll check it out!!?? THANKS it means a lot and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Here’s the link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Gcb5rv6zY
Your creativity constantly inspires me and I absolutely adore your design style! Congrats on this new adventure…we’re all anxiously awaiting your new projects — you go, girl!
awww, Hon, I know this was an emotional post for you, and a very difficult decision to make! But good for you for doing what’s best for you, and I’m so, so happy that you have a new TE venture to look forward to. So it’s not goodbye…..it’s onwards and upwards! Thank YOU so much for these many years of amazing projects. I know I’m not along in saying that you truly are a huge inspiration to all of us!
What a fun creative adventure you are on!! Wow!! I’m always inspired by your work and can’t wait to see what this next phase brings. Congrats and so thankful you are staying on with TE! I love their stamps and dies.
PS I have Moka Wanda!! 🙂
Sounds like a fun,new opportunity Wanda! I love your work! And you are right, Taylor is the best!!
What a fun trip through your creative journey. I’ve used many of these cards for inspiration. Congrats on your new role at TE.
Woo hoooo! You are a creative genius and TE is lucky to have you stay on board! Looking forward to continuing on the journey with you!
WONDERFUL retrospective, my sweet friend! There always comes a time to move on; and sounds like you are doing it in the best way possible . .. going . . . but STAYING!! LOL!! Always look forward to “seeing your stuff” no matter whose products!! Hugs!
P.S. DUH!! Did NOT realize you had designed some stuff for TE . . .nor that you had a stamp named after you!!! TOO COOL!
Wanda – you are just the best of the best!! Always love your projects and your posts, so inspiring and down to earth!! I love your humor, your friendship and your dedication to a craft : -) I look forward to your new adventure, sounds exciting!! Sending big ol’ hugs – you are loved!!
Stunning cards Wanda…..
I wish you so much fun with your new adventure……
Hugs Holly.
Sad news and great news all rolled into one! I’m super excited to see where it will take you, dear Wanda:D
Loved your trip down TE memory lane with the photos! Will look forward to your new challenge team assignment and seeing what all you create!
You are a joy to work with and a super duper talented and amazing artist, sweet Wanda! I can’t wait to continue to work with you and to be wowed by your awesomeness! And I will always rather have you in my life than not in my life (*wink!*) XOXO
Congratulations Wanda! Couldn’t have happened to a better gal! 🙂
Pesky work is always getting in the way of fun! :-/
Even though you won’t be on the design team, you can still be associated with the TE Blog Team! I am sure it will be an exciting new chapter. Can’t wait to see what the blog team has in store for us! Congrats to you!
OMGosh you have designed some fabulous cards these past years, I’m sure she is sad to lose you on the bakers dozen as well, but how great that you will be able to stay on the blog team!