Change!

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Sometimes things are just going to change!!  I mean change is the only thing that is inevitable right?  Well that and death!  Some changes are for the better! And those ones I like, but some of them don't seem to be.  And for those we can only hope that they wiill just change again! 

I don't love the news about the changes going on at SCS ! 

It makes me sad to hear that Jenn (who Latisha has dubbed the DD's Fairy CardMother) is no longer going to be in an administrative role at SCS or in charge of the Dirty Dozen. And Daven (SCS creator) too has decided to step down.  We are promised that changes won't be evident by the new team coming on board, and I hope that is true!  I guess only time will tell.   But the one thing that won't change for me is my love for SCS and all the wonderful people I have met because of it.  I also am so thankful for the opportunities that have been afforded me because of my involvement at SCS.  I wish the new management the best of luck as they try to fill the biggest and best shoes in this industry!! Thanks Daven and Jenn for all you have done for us!

Something else has changed too!!  But this one is ALL good!!  

Have you seen the new blog look for Unity! 

It is amazing!! None other than the uber talented Veronica McCollum who also redid my blog was back at it to give Unity it's new blog look!!  Now this is one change that I am happy about!!  The last blog was great, but I guess it was time for a change!  I really love the fresh, new and bright look that they came up with!!  Check it out by clicking on the bold lettering above if you haven't seen it already!  Be sure to sign up for Angela's new feature called Create this Moment so as not to miss any of her insightful and uplifting posts or quotes.  Angela really new just what to say to me when I was struggling with the changes at SCS and for that I truly thank her!! Hugs Angela!!

And one final change for me to talk about today...has to do with my projects!  

You will notice a change from my typical style of card making for today's cards.  Why?  You might ask... well it is because I have decided to challenge myself and try out for the next CAS (Clean and Simple) DT at SCS.  You guys know that my natural style would not be CAS one, but I am fond of the way it looks and also realize that more of the magazines publish cards that fit that category.  So I figured it would behoove me to incorporate a few more CAS cards into my regular repertoire of cards!  My style (whatever it is) will remain my style, but I will  just be making an attempt to sneak in a little more CAS cards on top of that.  And that will be whether I make the DT or not!

Here is one of the cards I submitted for Round 1 of the Olympic themed CAS DT contest...

I love this stamp!! It is from Unity's February 2010 KOM!! It is the first image I inked up after getting it! I adore it!! It is so sweet!  This challenge card was made by using a previous CAS challenge from last year (which was the requirement.)  I chose to use challenge CAS12 which was called Little Bits of Ribbon. 

The images were colored in with Copics except for the flowers which were paper pieced.  The ribbons are from Michael's and had a very springy look to them!  That sentiment (Unity's Feb10 KOM) is wonderful and I think it will have many uses!!

Thankfully I have made it into Round 2 of the Olympic Trials in the search for the next CAS DT members.  Thank you Jen for letting me get this far!  For this challenge we were to be inspired by an Olympic sport that uses a slope!  With the slope being the main source of my inspiration, I came up with this card for my next entry...

I decided to make an Over the Hill card for someone's birthday but not focus on the negative aspects of becoming old!  LOL!  The inside of the cards says...

What Hill?  

I don't see a hill!

Happy Birthday anyway!!

The Unity stamp used for this card is the adorable tree from the Feb 2010 KOM.  I paper pieced it and also colored parts in with my Copics.  The DP's are some scraps of Fancy Pants and DCWV.  The letter stickers are from BG and the ribbon was an online purchase through Ebay.  

If you want to see the rest of the entries for this contest, then check out comment # 3 of this post HERE.  Just scroll down until you see the Round 2 discussion.  The field has been narrowed from 40 to 20 and the competition is steep!  There are some super talented ladies competing against me so wish me luck!!  I will need it!!

Enjoy your time hopping from one amazing blog to the next on your journey through today's Friend's with Flair Blog Hop!  Be sure to keep your eye out for the Flair Blinkie!  You will want to start at the beginning so as not to miss any of the blogs.  The list can be found on the Unity blog at  10AM CST. 

Have a wonderful Friday and may your bucket overflow with the ability to adapt to change gracefully!