Hello bloggy friends :) The weather has been getting so nice here in NH. It is such a treat to have the windows open and hear the birds chirping. We have always had a bird or two nest here at the cottage, but this is the first year that a Little Miss Peepster has decided to nest..... on our front door! Seriously, could she have picked a busier place?
The kids think this is the coolest thing ever and have fun watching her busy herself every morning up there in that window. No eggs yet, however. Which makes me wonder if she made this one just for the attention and decided to lay her eggs at another secret nest under the deck? Smart.
So, I titled this post Bittersweet.
Bitter because this will be my last month working with Jenni Bowlin Studios :( It makes me sad, but I have to remember that this was my choice. I decided to resign my post on the design team mostly because my life is too completely hectic with the shop, kids and trying to keep up our home. Me = Sad :( I can't thank Jenni and everyone over at JBS for all their generosity and kindness over the past couple of years. I will forever love all ofJenni Bowlin's products and cant wait to follow along with all the new and exciting things that are coming to her site.....
Which brings me to the Sweet part. Huge new and exciting things are happening over at JBS this month (including a complete web make-over and new name!) as well as some awesome new talent that is joining the team!! You will be able to follow all the action over at the Inspirational Blog!
Here are the pages I made using the amazing May Kit from JBS. It was such a gorgeous fun kit to play with!
...and finally a page I made to Thank Jenni and everyone at JBS for the wonderful experience I have had with them all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I may not be designing for you anymore....but I will be stalking!!! :)
Thanks to you for popping by and, just so you know, I will still be creating stuff and would love to share when i do. I have a bunch of blog "catch up" to do, so leave me a comment which allows me to easily link to your blog so I can say HI! *mwah*~!
awwww, so sad that you're leaving, but you'll still be inspiring! (p.s., I love that layout with the dark background!!)
Posted by: Mandi | May 13, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Noooooo! Say it isn't so, Rita! I am so sad to hear this, but I know you have to do what is best for you - I have so been there. I know we will still see amazing projects and lots of inspiration from you though, so I am happy in the knowledge that you'll still be sharing your life and work with us. And your goodbye offerings this month are stunning. The bingo cards with the painted stars --- stunning!! Love you Rita! mwah! Ranjini
Posted by: Ranjini | May 13, 2009 at 02:17 AM
awwwwwww so sad you're leaving JBS... your work is inspirational regardless of where you are, though. :) happy day.
Posted by: amy | May 13, 2009 at 09:25 AM
you've done such beautiful work with those kits, rita....but sometimes life gets too busy. hope things are well....i feel like we haven't touched base in forever!!
i know i've said it before, but i really, really coming there this summer...i swear! :)
Posted by: peg | May 13, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Aw, I know you will be missed! Your layouts are such inspiration. And hi yourself ;)
Posted by: Amy Hutchinson | May 13, 2009 at 11:13 AM
you know i'm going to miss your jbs inspirations. you are one of my most fave scrappers--that's such a goofy word--ok, how 'bout artists. i know you are a busy woman but i hope to still see a few layouts here & there.
the birdnest....too precious
the red door.....more precious
xo
Posted by: paige | May 13, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Oh Rita! I had no idea. I know you are so busy with the store and life with the two kiddos but I will miss your scrappy inspiration. Keep scrapping ok? xxx
Posted by: Paula | May 13, 2009 at 04:36 PM
awwwwww Rita you will be missed dearly and I will definitely keep posted by reading your blog! You are one talented lady!!
Posted by: Michelle McCord | May 13, 2009 at 06:44 PM
I'll miss your JBS layouts but I will definitely keep coming back for more inspiration.
Posted by: ady abreu | May 18, 2009 at 01:02 PM
your work is awesome.. sad to see you leave JBS.. but I trust that you're making a great choice :) *hugs* my friend..
Posted by: sasha farina | May 30, 2009 at 09:20 PM
sad to see you leaving!! love your work!!
congrats on your reopening!! i soo would love to shop there!!
hugs from germany!!
Posted by: christiane | June 05, 2009 at 01:37 AM
Rita I will miss your JBS posts but will continue to visit since I looooove your stuff. Would love to visit your shop one time, I know I already said that.
Posted by: Milagros C. Rivera | June 06, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Oh no! I will miss your creations over at JBS!!! :-( BUT I understand that life gets hectic and overwhelming sometimes! Please keep blogging and posting your amazing pages! Hugs!
Posted by: Vanessa | June 10, 2009 at 02:15 PM
aww gorgeous layouts, just found your blog and i LOVE it!!! it's so sad that you're leaving JBS, good luck!!!
Posted by: vicki | June 12, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Hi "old" team pal! ;-)
Sad to see you have left JB, you really did rock that stuff!
But, you always do with everything, and I am soo looking forward to when you are ready to share something with us again!
Wish you a fab. week and all the best for the summer!
*hugs
Posted by: Ingvild Bolme | June 30, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Hi,
I love the use of colour in all of your layout's. Keep scrapping as you really inspire me.
Posted by: jenna upson | September 07, 2009 at 09:22 AM