She is simply the best
…friend anyone could ask for! I have to thank Stampin’ Up! for finding my very bestest friend. Four years ago after I moved from Belleville, IL (or should I say Scott AFB) to San Antonio, TX, I was feeling a bit lonely. Back in Illinois I had signed up to be a demonstrator and after a few month my business had taken off. I had three downline member that became my friends. We stamped together every month. I had workshops, my kids had friends…..and then we moved. I knew noone but my in-laws in San Antonio and had no stamping buddies. So I was feeling lonely and a bit sorry for myself.
While browsing the Stampin’ Discuss (can you believe SCS was tiny back then and I still ventured to the Stampin’ Discuss area) I posted something ending it with ….new and a little lonely in San Antonio!
Jenn Balcer emailed me and invited me to a downline meeting of her second upline Gail Beezley. How sweet is that. We met, liked each other….drove all the way to Tulsa to a regional…and were best friends from there on.
Okay…enough blabbering. Jenn sent me a card. A gorgeous card (but then anything she makes is absolutely unbelievably stunning!)!!!! She made it for last weeks sketch challenge.
If you haven’t been to Jenn’s blog yet, you HAVE to check it out. She will dazzle you with her creations! Can you believe I get to stamp with her next week? We are going back to San Antonio for a week and I will hang out with Jenn. I am soooo excited!!! We will have so much fun!
I know how you feel. I met my best friend through Stampin Up too. She was my demo, then my upline, and now she’s just my demo again - and my best friend. Thank you stamping and Stampin Up!
I saw this wonderful creation on Jenn’s blog and had one question: how are the butterflies attached? They seem to be floating above the card, although I know they’re hanging on somehow! How fortunate you are to have a chance to spend more time with your dearheart this week! Have a great time…
OMGosh… I was born in Bellville, IL. I don’t hear that town mentioned very often. I grew up in ChiTown but my roots are in So. Ill. ~regards.
I LOVED this card when I saw it on her blog! Yay, you get to see her again soon!
I hope you have fun here in San Antonio. We knew no one when we moved here and now I am slowly finding more stampers. Again, enjoy your trip.
awww, i’m so verklept, beate! I can’t wait for friday! HUGS!
Such a sweet story. And a gorgeous card! Have a fantastic visit with Jen!
have fun in SA! Love the card, so pretty!
Such a fabulous card! I know you’ll have a fabulous time visiting Jenn again! I’m so happy for you!
There’s nothing better than a great friend and a fabulous card!
Wow, what a beautiful card, you lucky gal! I’m excited for you to see your good friend, friends are the best!
I wish I had a buddy like that!!!!!! I nominated you for a “Rockin’ Girl Blogger” badge - because you rock! If you want one, feel free to steal the image from my blog!
I always enjoy you and your stories. They are always fun and meaningful. How lucky you are to have such a special person in your life.
Oh yeah, and the card is nice too ~ LOL!!!!!
HUGS
I just love how you share with us, thanks! BTW I have nominated you as a rockin girl blogger on my blog. I am sure you have been nominated before but wanted to let you know just in case… Thanks you have always been such an inspiration!
Aw, shucks, Beate!!! What a beautiful card…hope you have fun in SATX this week! Hugs!!
What an inspirational blog!!!
how lucky you are! Jenn is so sweet!
Jenn’s card is gorgeous! It’s so fun that you get to get together again next week!
Yay!