I have good news and bad news, and by the heading, you probably have already guessed the bad news. First with the good - I have recently taken on a new position as Vice President of Business Development for Groupanizer. I actually started the position last week, with great intentions to continue my Stampin' Up! business one week a month with 3 weeks focused on Groupanizer. However, once I started the position, it quickly became evident that I am taking on an enormous role that will require my focus and 100% commitment. The upshot? I had to make a very difficult decision - to retire from my Stampin' Up! business in order to focus solely on this new role.
This was not an easy decision - my business is building, my team is growing, my clubs are full. I LOVE this company, I love the people who run it, I love my team, and I love my customers (YOU!). But in the end, there really wasn't a decision to make - this position will take up more than just time for me - it will be a bigger venture than even building my SU! business ever was, as I will be approaching a global market (exciting and new!).
I have loved my time with you all, and thank you so much for being on this journey with me. You may be wondering what's next for you, and so I thought I would help you out with that. First off, as you may imagine, I am selling off everything in my studio, and that is a very extensive list of items! Today and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday) from 11am to 11pm I will be 'open door' and welcome everyone to come and snap up the bargains. I will be selling everything from crafting supplies to stamping supplies (including stenciling, candle making, scrapbooking, cardmaking and more!). At this point, I plan to be finished by Friday night, but if I still have items left that evening I will open up one more day to sell on Saturday - watch for an announcement on that on Friday.
I am placing one last big order this weekend, and will be offering a special for customers on my mailing list that will be sent out TODAY - be sure you check your email box for it, as it's a good one! If you want to send me an order, please email me here in the next couple of days and I'll put it all together and get it here before the end of the month. You can continue to submit orders through my online store until June 30th, when my website will be officially turned off.
You may be wondering where you can place your orders when my website finally turns off (scheduled to turn off at the end of June). There are several local demonstrators whom I recommend you check out, and hopefully one of them matches your own personality!
As I said, I have *loved* my time with you, and will miss you all very much. I hope our paths cross in the future, and good luck in your crafting! I'm sure more questions will come up, and I will be happy to answer them as I can..
All the best to you in your future crafting adventures...
Kari
ACK! Where have I been?!?! Congrats on what sounds like an amazing adventure with Groupanizer. See you in Disney for one last hurrah! Wishing you the best.
Posted by: Kristine Burns | April 18, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Kari, I am so sad to see you go, but very happy for you that you've found something that you're going to love that will challenge you as well. You're one smart cookie and I know you'll excel - no question!
I won't be at Disney for a goodbye, but just know that you'll be missed and I hope you keep in touch.
Remember, you can always come back! :)
Best of everything to you!
Robin
Posted by: Robin Merriman | April 14, 2012 at 10:34 AM
OMG!!! I will miss seeing you at all the events...I was looking forward to seeing you at Convention 2012. CONGRATULATIONS on your new adventure...wow! I know you'll be amazing at your new job. They are very lucky to have someone with your talents. All the VERY BEST!!!
Posted by: Dorothy Seatter | April 13, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Dear Kari,
I am so so sorry to see you go! I have enjoyed you so much and will miss you! I look forward to see you at Disney world. All the best to you in this new venture!
Posted by: Ruth Bingle | April 12, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Shock!!!! Best of Luck and see you in a few weeks.
Hugs,
Frenchie
Posted by: frenchie | April 12, 2012 at 01:49 PM
Aww... thanks you guys - and yep, we'll be in Disneyworld, celebrating this amazing company and our time with them. nothing but amazing, positive memories! What a way to end it - I'm so excited to see you all and hug you one last time!!!
Posted by: Kari | April 12, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Wow! What a tough decision to make! I'm really happy for you that you are excited, and motivated and moving in a direction that is right for you and your family. Selfishly though I will miss you a ton and won't get that last hug in at Convention this year!!!! HUGE VIRTUAL HUGS!!!
Posted by: Heather Summers | April 12, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Kari congratulations on your new venture! A difficult decision I am sure, but it sounds exciting. Best wishes to you :)
Posted by: Marlayne Hardy | April 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Say it ain't so!!!!!! I will miss you so so so much!!! You have become one of my greatest friends that I met 5 years ago at our very first Founder's Circle trip. Please keep in touch with me!! I will miss you!! Good luck with your new adventure.
Will you be at Disney this year??? I hope so!!
Posted by: Tiffany Bauer | April 12, 2012 at 10:26 AM