That I have decided to resign from digital scrap designing. This has surely been one of the toughest decisions in a long time. But I have decided that at this time in my life, I need to turn my complete focus back to my family. I thought I could be Superwoman. But I can't.I've realized that I can't pour m heart into my littles and into Clay, keep a house (well), tend to chickens, have a big garden, scrap AND design. I just can 't do it all.
Over the years I have had SO much support from my customers, friends and family in this. And I truly do feel that the Lord brought this to me at a time when I needed something to occupy my mind and heart and at a time when the money was a huge help. And those times have passed. I have over the last number of months felt more and more convicted that the entirety of my heart and mind should be focused on my family and home.
I will leave FPD on Sept 14th. To end my career I am having a huge blowout sale. Everything is 50% or MORE off. And I am offering a "Buy the Store" promotion for only $25. Yeah $25. You're getting everything for PENNIES basically. Also in the next few days I will have a special grab bag. It will be filled with all the things I needed to wrap up. All the new goodies no one has seen. There is a cool alpha 7+ paper packs. Some templates, a wrapped cluster and a folder of weird random elements that are sitting around my HD waiting for a kit LOL.
Find my store here:
Kim Christensen's soon to be gone store
And with the ending of my design careeer, I will be moving this blog. I will still be doing it but will be doing it differently, with more focus on my family and with NO pressure because customers are reading. I never felt I could be 100% myself. I originally started with Typepad because I could easily customize it and make it look worthy of a digital designer. But that time has passed so why pay actual money for it? So in the next week or so I will be moving my blog. I'll post the link so you can update your feeds.
Thanks so much for everything.
so sorry to see you leaving design, Kim, but I do totally understand. I wish you much fortune and wonderful times with your family. :)
Posted by: Sarah | September 07, 2008 at 11:42 PM
You've always been an inspiration Kim, now You are even MORE... you certainly have your priorities right, who could fault you for this. I am upholding you in prayer - I know its not an EASY decision to make, just the right one. I admire you!
BEST WISHES, and I'll come checking on you !
Love,
Barb
Posted by: Barb Derksen | September 08, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Kim, I'm so bummed.. you've always been one of my favorites. I definitely understand your decision though and wish you the best in everything. I hope your life allows you the time and energy to return one day :)
Posted by: Jen Caputo | September 08, 2008 at 09:23 PM
I'm trying to find your Buy The Store option, Kim, but I can't find it anywhere at FPD!
Help!! :)
Posted by: LeeAndra | September 09, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Sniff sniff...I'm just reading this! You will be missed girl! You'll always be on my favorites list! :)
Posted by: Keela | September 27, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Thinking of you Kim, I hope that you are doing well and enjoying life to the fullest!
Posted by: Carrie | December 10, 2008 at 07:25 PM