On Wednesday I resigned from a career of 12.5 years. I wanted to be able to spend a bulk of the summer playing with my girls before I start student teaching next fall. I'll be graduating in May 2013 with a Master's Degree and Teaching Certificate and I couldn't be more excited for what the future holds. I love the crafting industry, but in the end, I want to renovate my house and take my kids on tropical vacations. ;) I've also always had a strong pull to work with kids all day, to inspire them to know more and do better. I think they need me. :)
Most people who visit here do so in the name of crafts, so I wanted to also share that after 5 years I will no longer be on the team for Studio Calico. The August kit will be my last. I have loved being part of this community. Payton's first words could have been "Studio Calico". I have never been more inspired or had as much fun in this industry as I did in 2007 and 2008, in particular, when this club and this community was first established. I'll forever hold that and the friends I have made at SC in my heart. I have more inside jokes than I can count and not a day goes by that I don't think about something that someone said online at SC.
Does this mean I won't be crafting and sharing artwork with the crafting community if I'm not sharing kit work for SC every month? No, it doesn't. I can't tell you how excited I am to have more opportunities to chose my own products and create when it works for me. I haven't had a day off in 5 years. I've taken kits on family vacations more than once. I look forward to being rejuvenated and inspired and moving forward.
Off to new adventures. XOXO
Davinie
I hope you have a great summer!! I'm sorry to see you leave the DT but having big life changes going on myself I totally get it. Enjoy your new found freedom :)
ReplyDeleteDavinie - i'm so inspired by you creatively and personally. I think it's so wonderful that you'll be teaching and what a wonderful teacher you'll be! Happy Summer to you and I look forward to your new life adventures.
ReplyDeleteOh so happy and so sad at the same time. Thanks for being such an awesome inspiration....I have cased MANY of your layouts!
ReplyDeleteDavinie - I love your work and have always been inspired by you. I wish you the best of luck in your new career path and enjoy all your priceless moments with your family. I will continue to visit your blog to see your beautiful creations.
ReplyDeletelove you, my friend...you're one of the best things I've found through SC. can't wait to see what you do next and am so excited that you will be done in less than ONE YEAR with school!! xo
ReplyDeleteOmg I just read this at SC I just had to come straight here! You KNOW how much we will all miss you at SC but just promise you'll keep talking and showing us your crafty stuff here on your blog, please? Don't disappear ok?
ReplyDeleteYour plans sound wonderful Davinie! Best of luck with the teaching - and look forward to seeing your crafty stuff on the net!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on new adventures! I will miss you at SC - I always checked your gallery first. Thank you for all of the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Davinie. I'm happy you're happy with the choices you've made :) I'll stopp drop by, though!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great, your future sounds exciting. I am so proud of you for knowing when to cut back on things. It is hard sometimes to know when to back down. You have always been a favorite in the crafting world. I remember you from sb.com when we both posted there! I hope to still see some of your fabulous creations! You rock and good luck with everything!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is worded so beautifully! Best of luck to you Dav. You will be missed for sure!
ReplyDeleteLoved your work do much. But I am excited to hear about your priorities and your degree! You will missed!
ReplyDeleteYou have so much to be proud of as you make this transition!
ReplyDeleteI will miss your SC work but not you, because YOU are not going ANYWHERE. GOT IT?
Bless you.
Davinie, I have loved your work for many years and I will continue to follow! The best of wishes for your bright future!
ReplyDeleteDavinie thank you for all the inspiration, take care
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for making a big change that will give you some more leeway to your family life. We'll miss your Studio Calico projects. I hope you'll still contribute to SCT? You're the one who got me hooked on adding stitching to my pages (although not nearly as well as you do!).
ReplyDeleteWishing you continued success! Hopefully we'll be hearing stories about your classroom soon. :)
I have ALWAYS admired your style and I will regardless of the products that you use. You are going to be fabulous whatever you do!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for the next chapter in your journey! SC will miss you for sure.
ReplyDeletejust wanted to say i will miss you at sc but am very happy that you will be starting a new career path! i also think you'll make an excellent teacher!! good luck and will continue to check in on your blog too!
ReplyDeleteI will so miss your gallery every month, but I'm so excited for your new adventures coming up. And some home renovation posts, I can use those! I hope you still hang out over there, you and SC will always be connected in my mind!
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful person...and I so LOVED working with you with SC...and you always inspire! I'm looking forward to seeing what your future holds too...and the JOY you find with doing whatever your heart desires! xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
K
Good luck in where ever the road ahead lead you. Thanks for your inspiration both on here and at SC. - very much appreciated. Looking forward to following her new adventures.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with this new chapter in your life. Your work will be missed on reveal night but I look forward to your sharing your creative talent in new ways!
ReplyDeleteDavinie, I love your work, and I'm sure your future students will love your new work too.:-) Please keep sharing!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you Davinie!!! Please keep sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see you will still be creating and sharing with all of us! Thanks for the years of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best !!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting to see how you are embracing change and the leading of your heart. Ive counted your work as a favorite of mine...you are truly paper crafting gifted just as I'm sure you'll be as gifted teaching. What lucky kids! Good luck to you as you start new things!
ReplyDeleteLol. I surely cant type at night! That was me above. ;0
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