FINAL MAKE IT MONDAY
This has to be one of the hardest posts I have written in the last few years....
I know that this news will be disapointing to many of you and I am sorry for that.
The Make It Monday linky party has been running for just over three years now and it has been absolutely wonderful but I am just finding it difficult to keep up with running the linky party and have decided to take a break and concentrate on home and family for a while.
I want to thank the amazing MIM design team both past and present for their friendship and commitment over the last few years. They are by far the best group of ladies and I have enjoyed working with them.
I also thank each and everyone of you who have joined in here and shared your fabulous creations with us each week.
I will be leaving this blog up so that anyone who wants to browse through the past linky parties can and who knows perhaps after a while I might start it up again..........
But for now lets get this last linky party off and running!
Our featured entry comes to us from
Fantastic masculine card Kelly, love the papers. Thank you for sharing with us.
Our winning commenter this week is
Congratulations Karen! Thank you for getting in to the spirit of MIM. Please contact me to organise your prize.
MAKE IT MONDAY #181
is now open.
Please link up your
PAPER CRAFT CREATIONS
at the end of this post
We thank our sponsor this week
The wonderful
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeeHIllustrations
Lee is offering our winner 2 images of their choice.
Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
The fabulously talented ladies of the design team have some gorgeous creations to share with you this week to get you inspired for this week's linky party.
Be sure to stop by their blogs and say hi and to see who they have chosen as their pick of the week. It could be you!
Chrissy using Boy with Present
Rene using Girl with Flower
Tracey using Boy with Present
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Lisa using Girl With Flower
Sandy using Girl With Flower
It is a great way to showcase your most recent creation or even to share your favourite make from ages ago! You don't need to create a whole new post, linking back to the original post is just fine with us. So come on and join in the fun and share with us your beautiful paper creations!! There is inspiration to be found and blogging buddies to be met!
Have a great week!
Michelle :o)
Oh Michelle, what a shame. This challenge is one that I have been participating every week ever since I discovered it. Isn't there anyone who would like to help or take over the management of this site?
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so sad to hear this. But I wish you the best. I always loved stopping by and entering and then hopping to other blogs to leave comments. Thanks so much to the DT and other entrants who ever stopped by my blog and left comments. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteglad to be picked as a winner, sad to see this as your last party!! But also very understandable. It is tough and time consuming keeping a challenge blog up and running, even with a DT and sponsor coordinator!
ReplyDeleteMIM and you will surely be missed. Best wishes as you make this change.
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad that you're closing the challenge but it's also completely understandable!!! Wishing you the best and enjoy the extra time with your family.
ReplyDeleteDear Michelle that is so sad.MIM has been a fav place of mine to find inspiration and I have made so many dear blogger friends like LOz through your linky party.Have also blogged about MIM and sent in new bloggers to your site.All the best to you and when things settle down do restart it.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Dr Sonia
Sorry to hear this is the final MIM. Thanks to the wonderful team for 3 years of fun..Loz
ReplyDeleteMay I say thank you to you for all the time you have put into this Linky Party. You truly deserve a good rest but you will be missed.
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Margaret M
Sorry to hear that this is the last linky oarty..but I can understand family is number one...Hope you will be happy there with your lovely family and if the children already bigger...you can start this linky party again...I love joining your Linky Party and thanks that I have ever won also at your blog... :)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Monika
:( So sad! But you've done a fantastic job in making it such a success, Michelle! Thank you so much for having me on your team - I have loved working with you and the MIM girls!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget - give me a shout when you start up again!
Lots of love my dear friend,
Mary xxx
Such sad news! :( You will be missed, but I am so thankful for the weekly fun and inspiration you provided! Lots of love and hugs to the entire team! Enjoy your family and know how much you are appreciated! :o)
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Karen
I'm sad to hear its the last MIM it was one of the first challenges I ever took part in and im pleased i haven't missed the last one thanks so much for all the hard work and dedication it has been very much appreciated and good luck to the future crafty hugs Andrea x 22
ReplyDeleteI completely understand about the energy and dedication it requires- thank you for all that you have given to this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing my card. I'm so sad about MIM. I love it and the idea to share your ideas with others. You truly are unique to other challenges and I will truly miss it. I hope things slow down and you can come back!!!
ReplyDeleteAndrea: This news was shocking yest understandable. Will miss the wonderful newsletters and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHoping for your return, enjoy your freedom and was love your craft for you are awesome.
edit my last entry. person TO acknowledge was incorrect. SO SORRY
ReplyDeleteMichelle for my senior moment.
I am so sorry to hear this, Michelle. MIM is such a fun and awesome place to play with all friendly crafters. And you are such a great leader. Hope everything will go well with you and your family. Love & hugs. :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle, thank you for the wonderful times on Make it Monday. It has been a special part of my life and the memories will stay with me. We have to do what is right at certain times in our lives, blessing in this new stage of your life, don't forget to take time to create.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear that MIM is closing. I love this blog; the wonderful DT and allowing us to show off our creations. I understand needing to spend time with family; and they are priority; but we will miss you Michelle. Maybe we will see you again here someday. Take care of yourself and enjoy your time off. You will be lost for a while. LOL! Hugs, Gloria
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Such a shame, but totally get where you're coming from. This is a fab blog and one I've enjoyed visiting over the years. Thanks for all your hard work.
ReplyDeleteClaire x
Super sad to hear that MIM will no longer be running. However, I fully believe in family coming first! Thank you for taking the time to run this blog. I appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to see MIM come to a close. I have come to look forward to all the fabulous posts and have made so many friends here!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you did a BRAVO for a challenge well done. You have been amazing!
Hugs,
Marie
I am so sorry to see this fun blog close. I totally understand though and wish you luck and family comes first. It's been a lot of fun playing along with your blog and hope in the future when possible you come back. Your blog brings so much inspiration. Big hugs.
ReplyDeleteI will be sad not to see your new blog posts each Monday. However, I really understand how life requires change sometimes. May God bless you with refreshing creative times that enrich your life and that of those around you. Thanks for all you've done!
ReplyDeleteSo sad to see you leaving : ( I love MIM and I have found so many crafters from all over the world here! Thanks for a great 3 years, and the wonderful challenges!
ReplyDeleteOh no, it is really sad that MIM is closing down, but life does get in the way some times. I wish the design team lots of happiness and blessings on their paths.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}
I am so sorry to hear the news, I have been a lucky featured artist several times, it's the one challenge that I always enter. I totally appreciate how much work has gone into running the challenge and wish you all the best for your well earned rest! Xxxx
ReplyDeleteMIM will certainly be missed. Thanks so much for the weekly link-up that would have taken so much time and effort. Wishing you all the best of luck in your creative endeavours and thanks again for making this a fun and creative place to hangout online :)
ReplyDeleteSo Sad to hear that this will be the last post, but totally understand. Thank you for allowing us this wonderful opportunity to showcase our work. Thank you and wishing you some well earned rest.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Heide
MIM will be missed for sure, but I truly understand! Best wishes to all of you! Fabulous cards this week also!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tammy
Thats so sad you will all be missed hope life treats you all kindly hugs. Thank you for MIM xx Jan
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear the challenge is closing - since I found it last year its been a great source of inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBut understand that "real life" needs to come first I wish you all the best!
Mandy x
I feel the same way as everyone above. I come here looking for inspiration from other bloggers too. It's such a shame for all of us out there. Would you consider handing over the blog so we can keep it going? I'm serious please email me at grohcm at gmail dot com. Thanks for everything.
ReplyDeleteOh, I will miss your wonderful challenge! I loved hoping over to other blogs letting them know that I saw and admired their work on MiM...
ReplyDeletegood luck with everything!
hugs, Rita
Best wishes in your new endeavors. I will miss the MIM site.
ReplyDeleteI will miss linking up here, and seeing the wonderful inspiration each week. I appreciate the time that was put into organizing and running this blog, and I wish you the best!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we just all need a break; totally understand. Enjoy your time with family and home.
ReplyDeleteI am so sad to hear your news. I totally understand, but your challenge will be sorely missed by so many.Family is so important and that should be the most important focus for you. Maybe one day MIM will be back. In the meantime, may God bless you and your family and may he give you guidance for the future. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteOh Michelle, how sad to hear you are closing MIM down.. I think everyone in blog land will miss this fabulous Challenge blog:(.. I loved my time with you and your fabulous team. Wishing you all the very best, enjoy your lovely family and I hope you have time in the future to start up again...
ReplyDeleteBiggest of hugs,
Marjorie xx
Such sad news that we have to say goodbye to MIM I love this challenge blog and love visiting other peopls blogs through here. Good luck with for the future
ReplyDeleteHugs
Marie
xxxx
So sad to see MIM go...but completely understand. I've enjoyed the wonderful inspiration here. Ruby x
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you have to go, but you need to do what is most important! I've enjoyed this linkup for quite a while and how it encourages us to go out there and see other's creations. Thank you for all that!
ReplyDeleteIt is very sad to hear this news and I love your Inspirational DT's team with fabulous projects!
ReplyDeleteI wish you all the best in future.
With regards and love!
I am so sad to have read MIM will be closing. I have really enjoyed seeing all the fantastic creations from the DT members and enjoyed joining the challenges. I hope you are able to start up again in the future. You'll be missed.
ReplyDeleteOh No! this is the best challenge site ever. I am so upset it's closing, hope you are all ok. Ange:)
ReplyDeleteSad to see this!
ReplyDeleteDear Michelle, Your wonderful challenge will be sadly missed. Thank you and your great DT for the all the fun of the past three year. Best wishes to you and your family. Thank you Skye
ReplyDeleteVery sad news! You and the DT will be missed!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this news! MIM is my favorite challenge blog! Thank you for bringing us all together! Best wishes to you and your family :).
ReplyDeleteOh Michelle, this blog will certainly be missed but I totally understand where you are coming from. I have found some wonderful inspiration through the links and still visit some terrific blogs I discovered. Thanks for all your time and effort and the wonderful Design Team members over that time.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to comment again and say how much I will miss MIM. It truly has become something apart of everyone's week…a good way to share all our skills and a great way to meet other crafters. I sure hope it will be back!
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late coming by, I only joined up on the weeks I knew I could make it round to comment. You will be missed in the blogging community for sure. Your message of good will and teaching new bloggers that it is important not just to get comments but to give them also is rare and kind. Take care of you and your family, would love to see what you make too, it does not have to be a challenge for us to come by. Big hugs, ~Diane
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