Tuesday, November 29, 2011

the secret...

Its with mixed emotions today that I announce that I have been  chosen as one of the 2012 Scrapbooking Memories Masters. Way back in August when I got the totally unexpected call from Cassie Bellemore I was in complete shock as I didnt even rate my self as a chance after the amazing year I had already had. I think I swore several times and then shakily rang my husband to scream the good news!!!!!!!!
I walked around in a daze for  a couple of days afterwards....
So you may ask why the mixed emotions.....for the last couple of weeks my best friend's daughter has been extremely sick in ICU in hospital, it has been and continues to be a very scary time for her and her family and friends, one of my projects for the application for Masters was about Kate who is in hospital, she plays a very important part in my children's and my life .
So I would like to dedicate my Masters win and opportunity to Kate who continually inspires me and everyone who knows her with her strength,  courage and fighting spirit, she truly is here for a purpose to teach and inspire others....
Till next time...

43 comments:

Leanne said...

Yay!!!! You ROCK!!! Congratulations! ;) I'm sure Kate and her family will be just as excited for you and feel the specialness of this "win" being dedicated to her.

Wishing Kate a speedy recovery and you all the happy dancing in the world!! woo HOOO!

Gail L said...

Oh my god! Congratulations! I'm sooo happy for you! Lovely thoughts about Kate . . . she is always in our thoughts too and Amelia often asks if Kate is still sick. But well done on this huge achievement! Look forward to seeing lots more of your work in the mag next year ! xxx

Lisa Amiet said...

WOO HOO!!! Super huge Congrats Kim!!
Thinking of Kate with warm and wonderful get well wishes xoxo

Leanne J said...

WOohoooo. Superb news about the masters. And you are such a good soul to dedicate this to her. Your work is always amazing. So a huge big congrats.

Lauren said...

Oh wow, wow, wow!! I am so super happy for you!! Congratulations - you sooooo deserve it!!

Thinking of your friend and her daughter at this time. xx

Chloe said...

Ok Kim, that's amazing news!!! Congrats to you :-). What a mixed time for you tho ... wishing your special friend all the best ... xxx

Lauren said...

Congratulations Kim! x

Tarrah McLean said...

OMG OMG OMG!!!!! WAHHOOOOO!!! CONGRATULATIONS BABE.........I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!!!!! I am so over the moon for you as everyone will be!!!!! SCREAM SCREAM SCREAM!!!! YAY YAY YAY!!!! BIGGEST HUGEST CONGRATS AND HUGZ!!!!! Such a sad time for poor little Kate...poor little darling.....how is Addison feeling? Prayers and hugs to you all xxx

Melinda Spinks said...

Kim, you are one of the dearest people I've never met (he he) and my thoughts and prayers are with Kate.
As for making the masters team... well congratulations, well done and totally deserved, you are on a roll and taking the crafting world by storm. Brilliant news and I'm thrilled to bits for you. x

Jasmine S said...

Woot woot. Woot woot. I am really excited for you Kim and you so totally deserve it. I love your style and obviously SM have seen what amazing work you do over the past year and I cannot wait to see your entries.
And to Kate and her family, I wish them all the best.
Congrats again.

Lizzyc said...

HI Kim.. a big congrats to you!! i have known you for many years now and i have watched you grow as a scrapper and your creations are always amazing.. well done.. i hope this year ahead has many wonderful memories and opportunities for you.. and i do pray your dear Friend Kate will continue to inspire and i trust she will be well very soon... hugs xx lizzy

Lydia said...

I knew you were gonna be a master, Did i not tell you that when I was there??? So proud and excited for you. Big hugs, and big hugs for Kate and her family, hopefully all the possitive energy will help with her recovery!!

Jennifer Shaw said...

Congrats on your newest team!! So sorry to hear that little Kate is ill. Wishing her a speedy recovery and my thoughts are with you all.

Anonymous said...

Congrats Kim I love your so 'm looking forward to seeing your creations!

Kerryn said...

That is very special. Wishing your young friend all the best.

And a huge congratulations Kim, your work is amazing and I always find inspiration every time I stop by your blog.

ENJOY :) :).
x

Nadia Cannizzo said...

Huge congratulations and what a nice tribute!

Anne P said...

An absolute enormous Congratulations to you Kim. This is so well deserved and we all send our love and well wishes to your little Kate, who with all luck will be back and inspiring you again soon.

Binxcat1 said...

Huge congrats... and you just added a tear or two to my goosbumps... get well Kate... please darling girl get better... we all want you to see the mag! ;)

amanda73 said...

wow Congrats Kim, awesome stuff

my thought and prayers are with Kate and her family

Meredith said...

I have been hoping you would be a Master as I love you work so much - just that bit different from most of the Masters :-)

Hope your friend Kate recovers soon xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful dedication Kim and Congrats:)

Marinette-Scraptherapie said...

Huge congrats Kim! You're so talented♥♥
What a nice tribute;)

Victoria Freze said...

congratulations Kim! you really deserve it! I hope Kate will recover soon

Paula said...

Huge congrats Kim...super exciting news! Such a sweet dedication...best wishes to Kate & her family.

Kathie said...

You go girl!!! Congratulations...
Kathie
xoxo

Unknown said...

OH YAY!!! CONGRATS Kim!!! I really do hope Kate gets better soon :))xx

Heather Jacob said...

Hooray for Kim !!!!! Hooray !!! that is just such fabulous news and well deserved ... woohoo !!!
sending healing energy to your friend and her daughter and family ... miracles do happen, my son had cancer when he was 14 years of age... after a year in hospital on treatment he survived against all odds... I believe in miracles .. xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Outstanding News!!! So happy for you!!!

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Congratulations Kim! How wonderful! You will be an asset to their team. What a touching tribute too! All the best for Kim and her family. xo

BabyBokChoy said...

Huge congrats to you and best wishes to Kate!!

TADVR said...

Congrats! Kate is blessed to have friends like you that make a huge difference in recovery...having someone there, or at the other end of the phone or email whenever you need them. Love your projects, so glad I found your blog.

Susan said...

Congratulations to you and best wishes to Kate for a return to being healthy.

Louise said...

Sheeeeesh Kim This is especial dedication WTG!

Annd a a huuuge Congratulations :) :)

Louise :) xxx

Rebecca Keppel said...

You are awesome! Huge congrats. Sending wishes for health and happiness to Kate.

Rachael Funnell said...

WooooooooooooHooooooooooo!!!
A BIG Congrats to your KIM
& what a beautiful tribute to Kate....
Wishing Kate a Speedy recovery!!

Again WOooooooooHoooooooo!!!
♥♥

Denise said...

I never doubted that you would achieve such greatness your work has always been so creative and unique. I so envy your talent but continue to be inspired by it.
Prayers and thoughts for you and your friends family - if kindness and friendship counts yours truly will.
lots of love

Di Garling said...

Big congratulations Kim. So well deserved. I hope Kate is well again sonn. Cheers Di xx

Stephanie said...

YAY!!!! Congrats!!!! Your work is amazing and so are you for dedicating this achievement to her!
xo

Trine Brandt-Lassen said...

So well deserved. Your work is amazing and filled with inspiration. Congrats. It is so amazingly unfair and heartbreaking that young people fall really ill. I pray she will recover soon.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Kim!!! Love your work and hoping to get to know you better in the coming year!=)
sophie

BethJ said...

Congrats Kim! Looking forward to sharing this ride with you! So sorry to hear about Kate. Sending you all the well wishes in the world!

Andrea Amu said...

I'll say it again... you are nothing but deserving of that honor! Wow! You did good, girl! ;)

Leeann Pearce said...

I'm a bit late getting here but i wanted to say A big congrats to you...and i hope you have another fabulous year Kim... very well deserved indeed!!!