It's time for me to say good-bye   Thursday, March 07, 2013
by Beate Johns   Post Type: Announcement

Hi everyone!

Did you see the Spellbloggers Team Call posted by Kellie on Tuesday? This is a wonderful opportunity to work with an amazing group of people. Spellbinders is not just a company, but it feels like family! I was so excited when I got to join last year and am really sad that it is time for me to leave. 

We have major changes coming up with our family. Rick is either being deployed, or has to work in a different city for a year. I am staying put with the kids so Lucas can finish high school here. Austin is starting college this summer. So I want to focus the time I have left, before Austin and Rick are leaving, on our family. And after this summer, I will need more time being a single parent for that coming year.

I don't have a last tutorial for you since I was sick for the last two weeks. So I picked three of my favorite Spellblogger projects:

Since this week is all about the Cut-Tuck-Fold dies, I thought I show this card again:

You can find the step by step video in this post. Another video post I really liked was something completely out of my comfort zone. A wall hanging I created during our Echo Chic week last year. (Can you tell I LOVE yellow, white and green as a color combo?)

 

Last but not least I thought I pick a card that combines some of my favorite techniques with Spellbinders dies. The out of the box technique and sponging. This post was also a Savvy Saturday video post that can be found here

Thank you for always visiting and all the sweet comments you left me while I was a Spellblogger. I appreciated every one of them. Good luck to all of you applying for this wonderful job. It was a joy and a privilege to be part of this wonderful company the last year.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs and smiles


 

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  • Heather Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Hi Beate
    I have so liked seeing your work and your posts I shall be sorry to see you go. Life is full of change and we have to move with those changes if we are to evolve physically, emotionally and spiritually. You will have challenges ahead of you but you will be given, along with your family, the strength to see those changes through and you will look back and see how much you have all grown! Take care on your new journey!
  • MargieH Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Know that you are always a part of this family!! I will miss you but we will keep in touch - promise!!! Thank YOU for sharing all your beautiful & inspirational projects with everyone and for all you have done for Spellbinders <3 Love you, girlie! xo
  • Maryann Thursday, March 07, 2013

    I´ll be soo sorry to see you go here too Beate, but I also know, what it´s like, when life take the charge and lead us a different way, and then we just have to get the best out of that. It has been wonderful to follow you here too, and I´m sure, it´s not the last we´ve seen from you inhere either. Thanks sooo much for always sharing such wonderful inspiration with everyone and all your gorgeous projects, and help  you always give to everybody around you.
    Thanks for everything and all the best wishes for your future life in any way. Have a wonderful time on your new journey and take good care.
  • kathy/NorthCarolina Thursday, March 07, 2013

    We will miss you so much!  Your work is always so inspiring and always innovative.  But I know you have made the right choice.  Thanks for all the beauty you have brought our way here, Beate!  TTFN!
  • mary j Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Oh Beate, what a shame for SB!  You are so creative and original using their dies and I am going to miss seeing your gorgeous creations!  Still, real life must take priority!
  • Peggy Packer Thursday, March 07, 2013

    As always, Beate, you have left us with beautiful works of art!! I have so enjoyed your posts and will continue to be in touch and will visit your blog!! Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Sending you big hugs!!
  • Cindy A. Thursday, March 07, 2013

    I shall miss you very much! But know this is not good bye as a member of this family we will continue to stay in contact and support you anyway we can!! Best of Luck with your beautiful family. I know that they will enjoy having more of your attention!! :) 

     
  • Rebekka R Thursday, March 07, 2013

    wow Beate, These are stunning.
  • Sylvia Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beate, you are such an amazing artist! Spellbinders must be very sad to loose you!

    {big hug} Sylvia
  • Jo Anna Thursday, March 07, 2013

    So sorry to see you go, but totally understanding that you need to focus on your family right now. We will miss your wonderful creations at SB; they are always inspirational.
  • Sasha Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Dear Beate,
    I have left a message on your blog, but just wanted to say "thank you" for all your wonderful Spellbinders inspiration. Your videos are always so inspiring and easy to follow.  I love all your work and the above cards are all stunning! xx
  • Jan Castle Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beautiful cards Beate...enjoy your time with your family!!!

    Paper Hugs,

    Jan

  • Donna W Thursday, March 07, 2013

    beautiful cards.  Love them.  Would love to be on the spellbinders team but do not have a blog.
  • Connie Ludgate Thursday, March 07, 2013

    I too will miss you very much. I am new to the spellbinders die cuts and have you bookmarked as one of my favorites. I so looked forward to your posts I hope hubby doesn't get deployed, just goes to a different base in the states. Anyway best of luck to your son in college and the one in high school. Hope to see you do a guest post sometime.
  • littlen Thursday, March 07, 2013

    So sorry to see you go.  I will miss all your wonderful tutorials.  Thanks for all you've done.
  • Eileen L. Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Well, I refuse to say goodbye because Im going to follow you wherever you are.  Your creations have been totally inspiring to me and I have learned so much from all you have shared. The best of everything being sent your way to YOU and your FAMILY. Hugs.
  • Kelly@Spellbinders Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beate will still be blogging and using Spellbinders on her personal blog. We know that she loves us and we love her even more. She has been an absolute joy to work with over the last year and I look forward to working with her again! Perhaps we can rope her in for the occasional guestie!?
  • Carolann Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Love your cards, you are so very talented, you are
    an inspiration to me. I am still in the learning stages
    with Spellbinders.
    I love every minute. God Bless you and your family.

     
  • Carrie Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beate, I have enjoyed your blogs so much and would love it if Spellbinders has you back as a guest! Your work is amazing! There is a time and season for all things, and it sounds like you will be needing the time to spend with your family. I know you'll still have to have your craft time, so you won't get rusty! Good luck to you!
  • Kathy P Thursday, March 07, 2013

    So sorry to see you go, Beate....I have learned so much from your tutelage and expertise shared here!  Best wishes as you take the time you need for you and your family!
  • Marisa Job Thursday, March 07, 2013

    We are going to miss seeing you here, you have inspired us with your beautiful creations. I understand the military life, having a daughter in the Air Force. Let me know if you are ever in Los Angeles, would love to see you. Hugs and blessings!
  • Lynne Ingram Thursday, March 07, 2013

    3 wonderful projects.  Thanks for picking them.

    Good luck in the upheavel of your family life.  Come back when you can.  Be well.
  • Penny Gordon (Australia) Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beate,
    I'm sorry to see you go, but will continue to follow your blog.  Your cards are always so inspriational, and I have learnt so much from your tutorials.
    Best wishes for you and your family, enjoy your family time.
  • lisa808 Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beate,
    I will definitely miss your wonderful, creative, and inspiring SB posts.  Family must come first and this is a very important time.  My best wishes for your husband on his next assignment.
    Lisa
  • Marge R (mer) Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Oh, such a sad 'farewell', Beate, as you can see we'll all miss seeing your sweet smile & fabulous creations/tutorials here on SB's blog, BUT we will still be keeping in touch with you as you work at the two most important jobs in life: wife & mother! Enjoy every moment and we'll look forward to when you're a 'guestie' here! ;-)  LOVE your green/white/yellow color combo and always loved seeing that gorgeous green BG & knowing it was another Beate beauty to feast my eyes on (& green is my FAV color!)!!! Thanks for sharing all your special talents with so many of us using these products we all share a love a huge love for, Beate!!! Best of luck to your entire family as you embark on new phases of life this next year!
  • Karen Conner Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Totally praying for you & your family.  Love your color combo's.  All your projects are so inspiring!
  • Allie Gower Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Bless your heart.
    We are all blessed by your family's sacrifice.
    You will be missed! Your talents have always been enjoyed!
  • Stacey Caron Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Sweet sweet Beate!! I will miss you bunches... But it's not really goodbye... Just farewell for now... You know you always have a place with us even for now if its just in our hearts!! Love ya sister!! Xxoo 
  • Marie B Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Beate, I have always enjoyed your projects and your tutorials. Thanks for all the amazing inspiration you have shared with us!
  • Mildred Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Have enjoyed and learned from all of your beautiful projects and your excellent tutorials. Best wishes to you and your family.
  • Susanne Thursday, March 07, 2013

    Oh Beate...you cannot go too far-after all we're all on the web following you and your creative highlights and videos you make...look so easy! Best of luck-you are the BEST! :)
  • Susan Friday, March 08, 2013

    Wishing you and your family God's blessings and the very best in your time together.  Enjoy the time together as it is precious and can't be replaced.  Thanks for all of your creativity and wonderful projects.
  • Diane Friday, March 08, 2013

    Wish you the VERY best in the days ahead.  You have been such a great inspiration to SO many crafters!  I always enjoy looking at what you have created!  You are one talented and creative lady!!!  Love to you and your family.
  • MaryEllen Friday, March 08, 2013

    I would wait in anticipation for your next post!  You are crazy talented and I shall miss that!  God Speed to you and your family as together you create a new chapter in"The Johns Family" book...  there are a lot that will be watching for your return!  God Bless!
  • patricia p. Friday, March 08, 2013

    Beate.... I'm  sorry that you are going. I enjoyed all your tutorials and cards showing us how to do them.  Life is hard sometimes and kids do grow up and want to spread their wings and we have to support this.  Thank God we have phones and all other kinds of ways to stay in touch.. I will miss seeing your face and hearing your voice telling us how you do things.  Good luck to you and all your family in your new journeys in life.  Keep on Beate keeping on.. I'll be looking for you and your wonderful work.
    pat
  • Traci Lord Friday, March 08, 2013

    Hi Beate, I just want to thank you for always sharing your Beautiful & Inspirational projects with me (us)! You are my Favorite & I will miss you dearly! God Bless you & your family! Enjoy! Huge Hugs Traci ;0)
  • Michelle Reaves Friday, March 08, 2013

    Beate, I have absolutely loved all of your creations and tutorials. You got me hooked on Spellbinder Dies and I could just hug you for that!! I will miss seeing you here but still plan to keep reading your blog. Wishing you all the best Sweet Lady!!  HUGS!
  • Barb Thompson Friday, March 08, 2013

    Gonna miss your wonderful work!!  You are an awesome talent.
  • Marcie Smith Friday, March 08, 2013

    You will be missed by all of us Beate.  But we all understand that life happens.  You are an amazing artist and I am sure we haven't seen the last of you. 

    Take care of the family.

    Marcie
  • Sue Worthington Friday, March 08, 2013

    Wishing you the very best in the challenges that lie ahead for you and your family, but hoping it won't keep you from continuing to share your cards and video tutorials with us on your blog.  You have an awesome talent to teach and do great things with that talent! Hugs and Smiles!
    Sue
  • Kim Thomas Friday, March 08, 2013

    Good luck, and god bless your family. It's such a wise decision for your family. Take care, and thank you for all of the inspiration. :)
  • Rosy Friday, March 08, 2013

    I'm still a big fan no matter what you do - and will follow your blog. Blessings to you <3
  • Lagene Friday, March 08, 2013

    Beatte, I pray for God to bless you & your family in the coming year!  We will miss you & will watch to see if you pop up in the crafting world now & then. Blessings to you!
  • Candy Rosenberg Saturday, March 09, 2013

    You will be incredibly missed, your talents are unbelievable and I am so blessed to have gotten to not only work with you, but spend a glorious weekend with you in beautiful Arizona!  Bless your family and all that you do.  With Love!
  • Holly Simoni Saturday, March 09, 2013

    Best wishes Beate.  Your projects will be missed on the blog.  hugs
  • nkmac Saturday, March 09, 2013

    Will keep following you on your blog, and Splitcoast???  I am still basking in the two classes I took from you while you were in Dayton...keeping you in my thoughts...good luck with the "boys"!!!
  • Seth Wednesday, March 13, 2013

    Wishing you well Beate. You..and your wonderful creations...will be missed. So happy I had a chance to meet you! All good things!!

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