A Fond Farewell to the Craft Dash….

If I’m being honest, I was putting off this post as long as possible. What came to mind everytime I thought about writing it was a parent saying goodbye to their child who is going off to college. It’s not a permanent goodbye, but it’s a sad one nonetheless. Seeing your “baby” grow up and then go away…. I can only assume that my feelings of saying goodbye to the 10 Minute Craft Dash is a little similar.

I started the Craft Dash back in August 2012 and little did I know that just after it my life would change because of my accident. There were moments I didn’t know if I would be able to continue with it (because of my physical issues and pain), but I’m glad I did. Despite the hard work that went into it, it also brought so much joy and normalcy into my life. Honestly, this was like my baby. Seeing you all get excited about the challenge was thrilling, the buzz around the birthday bash was exciting and getting to meet/ work with sponsors and designers was a great experience. I am very sad to have to close the doors, but I’m also excited about the new doors I’m walking through. Also, I might be able to host a challenge here or there…

Since this post is long overdue, I’ll get to the winner and favorites for this post.

Congratulations to Helen Gullett!

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Helen, please contact me with your email information and I’ll pass along your information to Michele at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps. Also, feel free to grab the badge below and proudly display it on your blog!

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Here are my favorites picks from this last challenge. If you haven’t already, be sure to stop by each of the blogs to take a look at the beautiful cards! {Ladies, feel free to grab the badge below and put it on your blogs!}

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Grá O’Neill 

Heidi H.

Sylvia Blum

Amy Kolling

Laura Sterckx

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From the very bottom of my heart, thank you to the design team members who have been a part of this journey, the amazing sponsors and designers who have helped make this challenge a success and YOU, my amazing readers and 10 Minute Craft Dash participants. You have filled my heart with joy by your creations, loving words and encouragement.

I hope that many, if not all, of you will continue to visit the blog- I still plan on posting regularly! In addition, with the extra time I’ll have on my hands, I’ll be focusing more on the Pretty Pink Posh Shop and adding new products and coordinating some neat things in the future. This year is just getting started and I’m hopeful it’ll be fun of beautiful creations, wonderful memories and lots and lots of blog posts. :)

Much Love,

12 Comments

  1. Paulina, I’m also a bit sad that this was the last 10 Minute Craft Dash but I’m very excited to see all the new things coming up! 2014 will be a great year for you! Thank you for all your work and effort that you put into these challenges and thank you for picking my card as one of your favorites! :)

    Have a lovely weekend! Hugs!
    Laura

  2. Sad to say goodbye to the 10 Minute Craft Dash, but looking forward to following your new adventures! A great send off for the Dash, beautiful entries for the last challenge and congratulations to the winner Helen and the favorites :)

  3. Beautiful cards – very fun challenge – even though I didn’t participate regularly, I really enjoyed it as a fantastic source of inspiration! But – enjoy your extra time, and I look forward to seeing what fun new things your shop will bring!

  4. Will miss the 10 Minute Craft Dash, always a fun challenge. Best wishes to you on your new shop and DT. I’ll continue to check back for inspiration!

  5. I am sad to see it go {especially since I just found you and didn’t have time to play in one yet. lol}
    That being said I totally understand the whys and support you 100%.
    You need to take care of yourself. That is the most important thing ever.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

  6. congrats ladies….

    looking forward to continued post of inspiration Paulina…take care of yourself.

  7. WOW… Thank you this is a surprise for me! Thank you Paulina, Design Team and CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!
    I sent you and email with my information.

    Sadly to hear that this is the end of Craft Dash… but THANK YOU for all the fun and inspirations. Hopefully you’ll recover well and come back with more amazing challenge . (((HUGS)))

  8. I know this was a difficult decision for you Paulina. Maybe there will come a time when you’re up to having a go at it again. Until then we’ll enjoy your other works of art along with sharing in your new adventure at the Pretty Pink Posh Shop!!
    {{HUGS}}

  9. Huge congrats to Hellen and all the favorites! Oh, I am going to miss this challenge so much. Fingers crossed that you will have the opportunity to hold it again some time. Can’t wait to follow you on your new adventures.

  12. Oh! I’m sorry to see it go! But I’m
    Happy to hear that you are pursuing new things! All the best to you

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