Friday, July 8, 2011

Not Good-Bye, but...

Hi friends,
I want you to know I'm stepping away from the blogging world for a while. Life made other plans with our plans for a great summer, so I need to focus on the next difficult weeks to come. Nothing tragic, just an unfortunate change my family and I were not expecting. Sadly, I have decided to step down from all the Design Teams I'm currently on (and luuuuuv) since I don't feel I could meet deadlines, expectations, and such.

I plan on returning to crafting soon cuz it IS my drug of choice. It is how I unwind and get out of my head---> kwim? As I've told others, it's either crack or craft, and I choose the one with the more positive side effects! I hope to be back in time for my annual "Beginning of the Year Teacher Gifts & Ideas" in August/September sometime, as I know so many of you enjoy that :)

Thanks you for your visits to my blog, your comments that I truly appreciate, and for being my blogging buddies! Have a wonderful summer or whatever season it is in your part of the world!
Hugs,
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27 comments:

  1. Bee and DeeJuly 8, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Only just started following your lovely blog so will look forward to you returning. Hope all the issues get sorted, take care hugs Bee

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  2. GabyJuly 8, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Hi Karli,
    I didn't comment much lately, but still stopped bye, whenever I had a free minute.
    I will sure miss you and I hope things will turn out good for you.

    Take care.

    Big hugs
    Gaby

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  3. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Oh Sweetie!!! Hope everything is ok with you!!?? Please feel free to send an email, if you need to"talk"!!
    Take care sweetie, and see you when you're ready to come back!! Hugs & Sunshine!

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  4. KathyJuly 8, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Hey Karli, sorry to hear you are having difficult times. Know that I will be thinking of you (I feel like I "know" you, lol). But really, you will be in my thoughts and I'll be looking forward to your return. Take care of you and your family.
    Big Hugs~Kathy

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  5. AdrianJuly 8, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    :( U will be missed!

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  6. LolisJuly 8, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Wishing you the best. I'll keep in you my prayers.

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  7. thekolbesJuly 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hope you are ok and things get better soon.
    Trish

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  8. Mary G.July 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    {{{Hugs}}} I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...we'll all be here waiting when you're ready to come back. Take care.

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  9. Fairy Cardmaker, LisaJuly 8, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    "As I've told others, it's either crack or craft, and I choose the one with the more positive side effects!"

    That's a good one! I'll have to remember that. I hope things work themselves out. I will eagerly await your return!

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  10. BethJuly 8, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I am sending you big hugs and lots of good thoughts! You blog is one of my favorites and I will truly miss you while you gone. I will be waiting for your return to our happy papercrafting world.

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  11. lisa808July 9, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Karli,

    I hope everything will be OK and send my best wishes your way. I'm just a note away if there is anything I can do.

    Hugs, Lisa

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  12. Gerri KJuly 9, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Karli,
    Hope everything turns out ok. I look forward to your return.

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  13. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Karli, just to let you know that you will be lifted up in prayer. God knows your needs and will take care of you. Hope to see you back with us soon. Hugs, Lynnor

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  14. SusanJuly 9, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Karli -- you have brightened many of my days with your wonderful creations and your amazing sense of humour.
    I will send out prayers and ask God to bless you and your dear family.
    Looking forward to your return!

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  15. Faith S.July 9, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    I will miss you and your beautiful work!! Thank you so much for being a part of Designed2Delight!!

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  16. KristineJuly 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    awww, well we will miss you at D2D for sure Karli, but I know how it goes. We all need to take breaks, especially when life throws us curve balls. We will see you back very soon I'm sure! *Ü*

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  17. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    (((HUGS))) Hope all is ok, Family comes FIRST!!! Hope to see you back soon :-)

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  18. Jennifer McGeeJuly 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Karli,
    I will miss you on the D2D DT, and will be thinking and praying that things make a change for the better.
    Jennifer

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  19. sparklingblackroseJuly 10, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Sending you all my best wishes and hope that things get better soon *hugs* Elaine-xxx-

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  20. Debbie Fisher (debbiedee)July 10, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    We will miss you Karli! I hope everything turns out okay for you all!

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  21. dstandardJuly 10, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hugs - your talent will be missed but you have take care of yourself first and foremost!

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  22. Shelly SchmidtJuly 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Karli- I will be keeping you in thoughts and prayers- and hoping all is well with you and the family! {HUGS}

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  23. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Karli- I have so enjoyed following your blog.... and look forward to your return. You will be missed... but in our thoughts. Best wishes to you and yours.

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  24. CarlaKHJuly 13, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Awww- sending all good wishes your way and hoping the break from blogging will be short! Take care!

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  25. LinJuly 14, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Karli, we will miss you at ABC.

    I do hope that life spins back in your favour really soon and look forward to seeing you back.

    Lin xx

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  26. Judy I, St. Louis MOJuly 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Karli,
    Sorry for your problems. I enjoy your great creativity. I hope your "drug of choice" will sustain you through the difficult times. You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many people.

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  27. LisaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    You have touched my life so many times that I send my prayer to you and your family through this difficult time. I hope life comes together as you hope it will but we do get curve balls and you know that since it doesn't seem like that long ago that you were given the challenge of high school spanish ... keep smiling and come back soon

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