Thursday, June 26, 2014

The end of an era….

I have such a heavy heart this morning, our scrapbooking community has been forever changed with the news that Two Peas in a Bucket is closing. Like so many of us I was devastated, 2Peas has been such a big part of my life and scrapbooking career. 



As the other GGs mentioned, we found out earlier in the day. I'm ok with that, I'm glad I didn't know days in advance because it would have been much worse. This way we all rallied together to grieve the loss of this amazing pioneer in our beloved industry. 

I found 2Peas when I did a google search 9 years ago, I had just started scrapbooking and wanted to learn more. I was amazed that all these crafters came together on a site to talk about what they loved to do. I was also soooooo inspired by the Garden Girls, throughout the years I've admired their work, drooled over their use of products and dreamt that one day I would be a GG. I was shocked when Kristina emailed me last December to invite me to be a GG. To this day, I still have the email in my inbox. I couldn't believe that she wanted me! But at the same time fear settle in, I couldn't possible be a GG! I'm not good enough, I'm not known enough, what are people going to say about me, I have to do videos I know nothing about filming. So guess what  I did, I turned it down! YEP! Then 2 seconds after I sent the email I was mad at myself for giving in to my fears. I was mad that I didn't have the confidence to do this. I was mad! I was scared! Then I came across this quote on Pinterest…



It was a sign. So I emailed Kristina, I told her that I would love to be a GG if the option was still there, she welcomed me with open arms. She guided me when I was insecure and she made my dreams come true. I will be forever grateful. 

I am grateful for my fellow GGs for guiding me, mentoring me and cheering me on. I am humbled by this experience, to be able to work along these girls has been a dream come true. I am thankful for the amazing Peas that have watched my videos, cheered me on and left me some love. I am grateful. 

Kristina and Jeff, you are amazing, you have given so much to this industry. It is time for you to enjoy this next chapter in your life. You will never know how much you have changed my life. 

6 comments:

Jen Gallacher said...

You are an INCREDIBLE designer, and I'm so sad that we won't be working so closely together any more. :(

Keathe said...

I'm glad you changed your mind :). Love your work, and looking forward to more creative inspiration from you! Twopeas will definitely be missed!

Sherri said...

This news certainly has made quite an impact on Social Media. I am sorry for you, and for them Mel. It sounds like many are still reeling. So happy that Paper Issues is still around, offering incredible products and service as always. The forums and boards however, people will now have to find somewhere else I suppose. The good news is that friendships will still continue on :)

Hip 2-b Square said...

Melanie, I am so very proud of you! You are amazingly talented and I have loved working with you while you were on our Hip Kit Club DT. I feel so fortunate that through this experience we became friends. As you embarked on this new opportunity with 2p's last year, I was thrilled for you and I knew that you would do great things there. And you DID! Your FABULOUS projects have inspired scrapbookers from all over the world right alongside your fellow GG's projects. I loved seeing each and every one of them. We all will feel the loss of 2p's community as they close their doors. It isn't the end though, a new chapter is about to open for you, and I can't wait to see what is next on your creative journey. I know that something grand is right around the bend! BIG HUGS my dear friend! xo Kimberly
ps - I tried to make this short, but you know how I am... wordy! lol

Jeannine H. said...

Very saddened as well but i loved "meeting" you at 2 Peas this year. I'll be following your blog and hope that somehow, there can be a 2 Peas - like community again. It won't be the same, though.

Leanne said...

((hugs)) A very sad day indeed. But you were an amazing GG! I loved everyone of your posts...x