Signing off...
Today's post is going to be rather bitter-sweet as it's going to be my last as design team co-ordinator, but also a time to celebrate and welcome our new Imaginisce design team co-ordinator.
I have loved every minute of my time looking after the Imaginisce team as they are an incredible group of extremely talented crafters, and behind the scenes they are a bunch of very humorous, caring and endearing women. There is always so much more to a design team than is ever revealed publicly and I can honestly say that this group has been nothing short of wonderful... so thankyou ladies for the fun times, the sad times and the good times!
I would also like to thank YOU... the Imaginisce friends and followers who have stopped by the blog and facebook leaving beautiful comments and words of encouragement to the team and such high praise for their work. I have read every single comment and felt such pride that we have been able to make a difference in your scrappy lives and adventures, providing inspiration and ideas to use the amazing products that Imaginisce has to offer.
My decision to step down as co-ordinator hasn't come easy and I've agonized over it for quite some time, but I knew that it was the right choice for myself and my family. The farmer is working harder and longer every day and the kids are growing up fast and are starting to require rides to basketball, swimming lessons, tennis etc and my health has changed dramatically over the last few months so the time has come...
Now, I'm leaving the team is excellent hands and couldn't be more excited and delighted to hand over the reigns to the beautiful and incredibly talented Cari Locken who is adored by the team and will be a wonderful co-ordinator for the remainder of this term and also for the new 2012 team.
So as a final farewell before I hand over to Cari who will finish the post... I would just like to say that although I'm standing down as co-ordinator, I will still be around for the next two months creating projects and just hangin' with the rest of the team. And to thankyou all once again for the support and kindness you've shown during my term.
Hoo roo!
Melinda x
Signing on...
Well, as Melinda has mentioned already this is a rather bittersweet moment. I have thoroughly and completely enjoyed having Melinda as our Design Team Co-ordinator and I'm sad that she is stepping down. I've got a big job ahead of me in filling her shoes!
She has encouraged our DT in so many ways that I can't even begin to tell you and she has challenged us with a variety of assignments each month. I'm so thankful to Imaginisce for bringing us together because I treasure her friendship deeply.
When I was asked to take over this position I was a little overwhelmed at the idea ... excited yes, but still overwhelmed (as it's no little task). But this group of talented scrapbookers is amazing to work with and I know we're going to have a blast these next 2 months finishing off the term. And the Imaginisce fans - yes, that's YOU, are always amazing and your comments on the blog are always encouraging to read.
I am honored and thrilled to head up this incredible team as we finish the 2011 term and I'm very excited about our new 2012 team as I've got some great & fabulous things planned. I thank you for your support this past year and hope you will continue to join Imaginisce when we carry on with our new talented group in 2012.
Cari
GIVE-AWAY!!!
And seeing as this is my last post, I'd like to go out with a bang and give-away my all-time favourite tool and my new favourite collection of Bon Voyage. So who would like to win...
- the i-top 2.0 tool
- the i-top 2.0 accessories
- the complete collection of Bon Voyage
All you have to do is:
- spread the word about today's give-away... tell your friends, plaster it on facebook, twitter, email, shout it from your roof tops.
- Leave a comment here to make Cari feel welcome
GOODBYE AND FOND FAREWELL!!!
Melinda x
Winner will be announced at the end of the week!
GIVE-AWAY!!!
And seeing as this is my last post, I'd like to go out with a bang and give-away my all-time favourite tool and my new favourite collection of Bon Voyage. So who would like to win...
- the i-top 2.0 tool
- the i-top 2.0 accessories
- the complete collection of Bon Voyage
All you have to do is:
- spread the word about today's give-away... tell your friends, plaster it on facebook, twitter, email, shout it from your roof tops.
- Leave a comment here to make Cari feel welcome
GOODBYE AND FOND FAREWELL!!!
Melinda x
Winner will be announced at the end of the week!
166 comments:
We'll miss you Melinda. Hope you are healthy and enjoy more time with your family.
I'm spreading the news of the giveaway.
Welcome Cari.
We'll miss you Melinda. Healthy life and success to life.
I'm spreading the news of your giveaway.
Hi! Cari nice to meet you.
Luanne
myfootahead(at)gmail(dot)com
craftersreference.blogspot.com
We'll miss you Melinda, you've put so much hard work into Imaginisce and the blog! Good luck at everything you'll do:)
And a warm welcome to Cari!
CHANGE is HARD, but we all must change so that we can GROW!! THANKS for all of the FUN on the BLOG!! I have ENJOYED your posts!! LOOKING forward to the times to come and changes that will make the BLOG GROW!! THANKS for the chance to win and HAVE A FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Best of luck Melinda, a big thank you for all you've done here - its certainly been noticed and will be missed!
And a big welcome to Cari as new DT co-ordinator! Looking forward to seeing all the great & fabulous things planned :)
Melinda, may the Lord bless you in all you do. Hope your health will improve. Thank you for all you've done with the imaginisce team. We can't never get enough ;)
Cari... WELCOME!!! I'm sure you'll do a great job, because you have a great team :) Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
Thanks for the chance!
Sorry to see you go Melinda. Cari~ nice to see a Canadian at the helm. I know you will do a great job.
Will post this to my twitter which will post to my facebook.
Thanks for the chance to win a tool I have been coveting for a while now.
Welcome and I look forward to seeing your posts and have spread the word lovingly
Welcome Cari and best wishes Melinda!!!
Good luck Melinda! You will be missed! Congrats Cari! Looking forward to seeing your work! How exciting!
I have spread the word!
Melinda- prayers that your health improves.
Cari- welcome and looking forward to all the new inspiration
I also spread the word
thank you for the chance to win
Goodby Melinda and best of luck to you. Welcome Cari!
Welcome, I look forward to the fun you will provide!
Goodbye Melinda and congratulations Cari! I wish the both of you the best of luck! Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize.
Welcome Carrie!
Welcome Cari!
~Melanie Rozwood
Best of luck to both Melinda in her new endeavors and to Cari with the new design team leadership.
I have facebooked this
I have tweeted about this
blogged about this
Melinda, enjoy and treasure your time with your family. Welcome Cari!!
Best Wishes Melinda on your new chapter in life. Family is so important. Welcom Cari, I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for us. Shared on FB. Thanks for the chance to win!
Your family is most important. Hate to see you leave though. Best of luck to you and welcome Cari. Looking forward to your style :)
You will be missed Melinda! Good luck in all your new adventures.
Welcome Cari, You'll do great as Coordinator.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Sarah
craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
craftingwithsarah @ gmail . com
BEst wishes to you Melinda! Enjoy that family time. It is over all too soon! Congrats Cari!
you'll be missed melinda!
wishing you wonderful creative journey ahead...
and a BIG welcome to cari!
I am off now to share your giveaway info on FB!
Welcome Cari! Blessings on your new ventures, Melinda!!!
Welcome Cari and what a great giveaway!
It sounds like you've made a decision that's right for you and your family Melinda and that's what matters most! Good luck in all you do. :)
Welcome to you Cari!
- April W
Best of luck! You will definitely be missed! I'll spread the word on my sidebar and would love to win that collection as travelling is 2nd only to scrapbooking for me! Also, I have always wanted to try the I-Top! Thanks!!! :-)
Welcome to Cari! And best wishes to Melinda!
Welcome Cari!! Melinda best wishes for you!! will spread the word about the giveaway!
Goodbye Melinda...Hello Cari. It is so sad to see Melinda leave but I am happy that the torch has been passed on. Best of times to you Melinda and your family. Stay well.
We'll miss you Melinda.
Welcome Cari.
I'm spreading the news of the giveaway.
We will miss you Melinda. Welcome Cari!
We'll miss you Melinda, you've put so much hard work into Imaginisce and the blog! Good luck on your next adventure!!
Welcome to Cari! You'll do a great job, can't wait to see a Canadian Girl in action!
Good luck to both of you, Melinda and Cari, on your new roads of life.
Aloha to both Melinda and Cari! :)
Welcome Cari and I know our talented Melinda will still be showing us her creativity. I have enjoyed seeing all the inspiration of the Imaginisce team and look forward to what is in store for the future.
Welcome Cari! And thank you, Melinda, for all you have done!
Welcome Cari! Have loved your work for a very long time and you will do great!
Welcome Cari!! And best wishes in all you do Melinda :)
Welcome Cari, and good luck to Melinda!!
Sorry to see you go Melinda! And Congrats to Cari for her new position! You will be fabulous!
barb :)
Thank you Melinda for all you have done. Positive and healthy thoughts to you and as you begin the next step in your life. WELCOME Cari, looking forward to , here's to positive thoughts to you as you take on this new position.
Melinda, here is to the next chapter of your life. Hope it is everything you dream of and then even more. Hope you find time to craft in between the mom's shuttle. I sure know how that is. Good luck.
Welcome Cari. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us.
cstephenson at q dot com
I shared with my friends online, and I too shall miss Melinda's fun projects and spirit, but congratulations Cari and welcome aboard!
We will miss you Melinda good luck. Hope the Future will bright and happy for you. goodluck everything you do. we will miss you.
Welcome Cari Can't wait to see what you have up your sleave for us. congrats on joining.
abbraddock@msn.com
www.anita-craft-corner.blogspot.com
I have shared
Good Luck with your next adventure in life. You will be missed, but I am glad you will be creating for this blog for a couple more months!
Welcome Cari; can't wait to see what the new term brings!
So sorry to see you go and we'll miss you Melinda! I hope all is well with you and your family. I still 'stalk' your personal blog, The Scrap Farm. Best of luck in your future endeavers. {{{HUGS}}}
Good luck Melinda! Welcome Cari! Letting my friends know!
farewell and best wishes melinda. welcome aboard cari.
Welcome, Cari! I know you will be great! Best of luck to Melinda!
Our very best wishes to you and yours, Melinda! And a HUGE welcome to Cari as she makes her debut!
Congrats Cari~ I know you will do a fantastic job! I can't wait to see what you have in store for Imaginisce and the DT.
all the best Melinda,
Cari!!! congrats!!! You will be fabulous
-Lizette
Welcome Cari!! I am sure you will fill Melinda's shoes just fine;) Best fo luck Melinda:)!
Thanks so much for all you've done Melinda! Many xoxo's to you. I'm soo excited to be under Cari's leadership!
Welcome Cari!! Best wishes to you Melinda!
Best of luck to you, Melinda!
Welcome Cari!
Best of luck in all u do Melinda! Welcome abord Cari!
I hope your health improves Melinda, and enjoy the extra time with your family! Congrats Cari! I love visiting this blog and know you will carry on well :)
Good luck, Cari,you are going to do great!
Wishing you good health and happiness Melinda. You will be missed! And a big heartfelt welcome to Cari! I'm sharing the news! Thanks for the chance to win!
cdring@comcast.net
buona fortuna
Wishing you much happiness and health Melinda. Look forward to what Cari has in store for the DT and the blog:)
You will be missed Melinda! I would love to say Welocome to Cari!!!!
All the best Melinda and welcome Cari
Good luck to you Melinda!!!! Wish you much happiness and thanks for all you've done for the team!!! And welcome to Cari...looking forward to more amazing challenges and fun times here!!! Thank you both so much!
hugs,
joni
We will miss you Melinda and Welcome Cari. I know the upcoming year will be wonderful as your team has always been incredible designers! TFS all of the wonderful inspiration. Hugs Cathie
www.creativecutter.org
Melinda enjoy your family, kids grow up so fast! Best of luck to you and your family! Welcome Cari!
Looking forward to your creativity and inspiration! Off to spread the word about this awesome giveaway! :)
Welcome Cari! Best wishes Melinda!
I am spreading the word.
Stay strong and keep scrapping +)
Wishing you much happiness and health Melinda. Will miss you
Hugs Debbie
Will miss you Melinda, welcome to Cari! Spreading the word!!
I just started following but have enjoyed everything I've seen. good bye and welcome.
Change is exciting and can bring adventures for all.
Goodbye Melinda! Best Wishes!
Hello Cari! Good Luck!
good Luck Melinda and will miss you. Congrats to Cari and looking forward to learning more about you.
I am spreading the news.
scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com
Well from watching for the past year Cari has had only the finest example from which to start her new endeavour and hopefully Melinda will not completely disappear. I am sure things will only go from strength to strength for the both of you.
Melinda, I'm sure it was a hard decision, but deciding to spend more time with family is always the right decision. I admire your decision.
And Cari, welcome! I look forward to what's to come!
Goodbye Melinda and enjoy the next the chapter of your life. Welcome Cari, can't wait to see what you have you in store for us!!
You will be missed Melinda, have a wonderful time spending more of it with the family.
Hello Cari =) Gratz! on the position. Good luck, but I dont think you will really need it.
Best of luck Melinda ... and welcome Cari!!!
Good luck Melinda and welcome Cari!!!
welcome Cari-- i know great things are in store
and thanks for the giveaway chance
Welcome Cari & good-bye Melinda~I wish u both all the best! New follower via GFC! Thanks~prhmangel at gmail dot com
I've never been let down by the DT here at Imaginisce and I'm sure it will continue moving forward in sweeping motions! Enjoy your time away Melinda and WELCOME CARI!
Melinda, it has been great seeing all your wonderful creations and I will truly miss seeing these but I wish you well with your next chapter in your life.
Cari, welcome to this awesome group of creative people that inspire us with their wonderful product. I am looking forward to some awesome projects!
I am shouting it from the rooftops in an email blast.
Melinda thanks for everything you did and I have loved the challenges and wish you luck with your family and hope your health gets better.
Wow, this is a tough decision, but you are leaving the reign in very capable hands. Cari will do your company justice as everything she creates is brilliant!!
Shall mention this on facebook and to my scrapbooking/cardmaking friends as well!
Posted on facebook about the giveaway thanks for this awesome chance
upnurse at aol dot com
Welcome Cari!
Anne
Sorry to see you do Melinda! I'm spreading the word! What a great giveaway! Welcome Cari!!
Lots of luck to you : - )
COngrats to you Cari! GOod luck with all you do Melinda!
kacee
Best wishes in your new endeavors! Ooooo, I've been coveting the i-top for some time -- sadly, my LSS doesn't carry it -- would love to win!
I really enjoyed all of yoru posts, you'll be missed. And welcome to Cari! Thanks for the giveaway.
Best of luck to you Melinda for everything you do in the future! You will be missed but I know how to find your blog! ;)
Congrats Cari on your new endeavor! From what I've seen here on the Imaginisce blog and from looking at your blog you seem like the perfect person to take the job!! :)
You'll definitely be missed Melinda! Best wishes to you! Welcome Cari and looking forward to getting to know you!
All the best Melinda and thanks Imaginisce for such awesome giveaways - telling every scrapboker I know!
Welcome Cari, I know you'll do an excellent job!
farewell Melinda! but CONGRATS CONGRATS Cari!!!! you will rock it gorgeous!
Cari, WELCOME. You will really enjoy your stay----it's a dream job! Enjoy.....
good luck in all you do Melinda! Welcome Cari!
Welcome Cari! Can't wait to see what new things await us.
Debbie B.
Farewell and thank you for your hard work!! Welcome Cari!!
You will be missed Melinda, but glad you have left us in the capable hands of Cari! Congratulaions Cari!
You will be missed Melinda and best wishes to you and your family. Welcome Cari, look forward to getting to know you! I am sharing everywhere I can about your GREAT Giveaway and thanks for the chance... fingers and toes crossed!
Best wishes to Melinda! Welcome Cari!
Sad to see u leave Melinda, time to enjoy a little more time with your family. Welcome Carli!
Melinda, you will most certainly be missed by Imaginisce and all of the fans! I'm sure your decision was a really tough one to make. I respect you for putting your family first. Cari has very big shoes to fill but with your fantastic example I'm sure she will do a wonderful job.
Cari, big congratulations to you! I hope this new endeavor will be everything you hope for :) I'm looking forward to continued Imaginisce inspiration!
Wellcome & Good luck Cari!
Hello Cari. So long Melinda.
Good luck to both of you.
Happy to welcome Cari, but sad to let Melinda go.
Love Imaginisce!
Farewell Melinda, you will be missed. Welcome aboard Cari. I look forward to seeing your work.
Goodbye Melinda & congrats to Cari!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Goodbye and good luck to Melinda and welcome to Cari! I've spread the word on FB and blogger today.
So long Melinda enjoyed your offerings. Please check in when you can, I'd like to keep abreast of your endeavors.
Welcome, Cari. Looking forard to your projects, etc.
WELCOME CARI!!! and farewell to Melinda. DT co-ordinator sounds like a super fun job!!! Can't wait to see all the fun!!!
We will miss you Melinda!! And welcome Cari!! The inspiration is always sooo wonderful here! Love you guys!
We will miss you Mellinda!
Welcome Cari!
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Leila
leilacassimira@gmail.com
:))
Welcome Cari and best wishes to Melinda! I would LOVe to win this tool, it's been on my wish list for a while now!!!
craftin-on-my-door.blogspot.com
Change is good. Difficult, but good. Without it, we cease to grow. I'm looking forward to the new horizons.
Thank you for all the good work you did here, Melinda, and good luck in all that comes your way! Hello, Cari, and welcome! I'll be looking forward to the next chapter! I would SO love to have the iTop tool. I will be largely immobilized with foot fixing going on soon, and I expect my crafting to help me fill the hours. What a great tool to help me it would be!
Congrats Cari and best wishes Melinda!
craftychick99 at yahoo dot com
Goodbye Melinda - you're awesome and I'm glad that we can still see some of your work for Imaginisce.
Hello, Cari - we're so glad you took on the job - you'll be awesome too!
Thanks for everything Melinda. Welcome Cari. Best wishes to you both.
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
Best of luck to Melinda and Cari!! Thanks for the opportunity to win a i-Top 2.0 tool.
Good luck in all you do Melinda! I'm spreading the word of the giveaway throughout cyberspace.
Welcome Cari!
Welcome Carrie! and God bless you Melinda... thanks to you both for sharing with us your talents and expertise .... :)
Imaginisce so totally rocks - hate to see you have to say goodbye but you are definitely handing it over to some capable hands - welcome Cari - and congrats!!! Will be spreading the word!
Best of Luck to both Melinda and Cari. With change comes new and exciting things. Thanks for the chance at winning some great products.
Goodbye and best wishes Melinda and welcome to Cari!
Melinda, good luck and best wishes!! Cari, Welcome!!!
Shared with my FB group!
welcome, cari !
you did an amazing job Melinda! Welcome Cari and best of luck Im sure you'll do a wonderful job! Thanks for the giveaway I posted about it on my blog HERE
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
Melinda, Thank you for sharing yourself, your time and your talents! Take care and enjoy your family!
Welcome Cari! Looking forward to your craftiness and inspiration!
MaryVTapia@live.com
Thanks Melinda for the inspiration! Welcome Cari, I look forward to seeing what fun stuff you come up with!
my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
smmyiow@gmail.com
Good luck on you new role Carrie, you are going to do a fantastic job!
I've always been really inspired by all the challenges and DT ideas and have been marveling over Melinda's creations. I wish you the best with your health and your family. I look forward to seeing the team as led by Cari. Welcome aboard and I wish you the best with your new duties.
Good luck, Melinda. Thank you for all your hard work. Cari, welcome!!! Good luck. I look forward to being inspired by your work. :)
Bittersweet is the perfect word.... It's always exciting to see new doors open though! I look forward to seeing the changing winds on the blog. Welcome Cari!!!
Welcome Carrie!! Melinda goodluck in your future!! i posted about the giveaway on my facebook page!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Kristan
sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com
We will miss you Melinda!
A BIG welcome to Cari!!!
I shared it up on facebook too. :)
darlamcc at eastlink dot ca
Best wishes to you Melinda! Enjoy your time with your sweet family. Welcome to Cari! I look forward to getting to know you better.
Best wishes to Melinda and her new adventures!
And WELCOME to Cari!!!
Good luck to Melinda. Welcome Cari. I love all the inspiration that I get from this blog!
Welcome Cari, and good luck to you Melinda, you will be great in whatever you do.
Best wishes Melinda. Can't wait to see your projects Cari.
Welcome Carrie. Best of luck, Melinda. Iris
Welcome Cari! All the best to Melinda!
We'll miss you Melinda...keep following your blog, because you're a great source of inspiration for me ... you are amazing!!! and Welcome Cari! =)
Welcome Cari! and I shared on Facebook
Congrats Cari!!!! Look forward to what you will bring to the blog!!!!
Good luck Melinda with all your future endeavors!!!!
Spreading the word for the prize!!!!
You will be missed!
So sad to see you go but understand that family must come first, you will be missed!
So sad to hear you are leaving Melinda. Best of luck to you! Cari, I've so enjoyed seeing your work and am certain you will be a rockstar in your new position! Congrats!
I am sure it was a hard decision but you left it in good hands. Cari is amazing!
Welcome Cari and best wishes Melinda and enjoy your time to your family!!! And God Bless.. :) nice to meet you here.
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take care always...
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Bittersweet is the right word.
The best of luck to both of you!!
Wishing you only the best my friend, and I will miss you here. Big welcome to Cati(:
Bittersweet is so true! I wish both you wonderful ladies all the best!
Melinda, you will truly be missed. Your talent is completely unmatched and your love for your team and this hobby is showcased in every project you do. Good luck and well wishes on your future. Cari, YOU are going to be a fabu-tastic replacement for Melinda! I know this team and next year's team will be in great hands with you!
Melinda, you will be sorely missed but family and health come first. I wish you all the best for the future and thank you for the inspiration.
Welcome Cari the team will be in good hands under your guidance. Good luck!
Melinda, you're one fabulously talented woman. It's been fun getting to know you the last couple of months. I'm glad I still get to see your work, and I hope for the best for you and your family and your health. Hugs- Tiffany Hood
Welcome Cari!
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