enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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Soooooo…

I don't really know how to follow up yesterday's post. I told Paul it would be rad if I could be like,

"GUESS WHAT, INTERNET??! I'M ALSO PREGNANT!"

And he was like,

"You, wife, are so odd." (<– I may have paraphrased there.)

So, that's not happening.

It's also not true; the only baby I'm having this year is made of paper.

But really, seriously…. thank you.

Cheers!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and congrats and kind words. I read each comment & tweet (but, really, I always do that) and must admit I teared up a few times. During the crazy design period, I often forgot that at the end of all this, I would get to share my news.

I am so happy it was well received.

I am also quite excited at how well I kept that secret. I am no good at secrets. I am totally that person who hands someone a wrapped gift and goes, "IT'S A BOOK! YOU'LL LOVE IT!" before they even pull at the ribbon.

But hooray! The secret is out!

A huge task is crossed off my list.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Your support means the world to me.

And not to worry, the blog will be back to "normal" tomorrow.

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83 responses to “thank you.”

  1. Alison Avatar

    I have just seen the Olive Edition and Im going with the Seafoam on for next year, being a mum of two boys it fits better with our photos and I just love it when I saw it on Beckys blog yesterday. So excited for you and cant wait to get this and set up next years project life album….the wait will be the hard bit. I keep going back to Beckys blog to look at it 🙂

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  2. Lisa Goren Avatar

    AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!! My computer was not working yesterday and I just happened to miss the biggest news EVER!!!! Congratulations to you!!!!! I cannot explain how excited I am for your kit- You are incredibly talented and awesome

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  3. NatalieSpring Avatar

    Hey-back again to celebrate. Yay! I am older than you but I was just telling my friends that I go to your blog for life inspiration. So happy. Can’t wait to get Seafoam. Keep it up kiddo.

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  4. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    So happy you are designing for Project Life!

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  5. Kathy L Avatar
    Kathy L

    So excited for you! Any news about the BPC class you are putting together?

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  6. elise blaha Avatar

    Nothing new to report!! Still working on it!

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  7. Armalite Avatar

    I have followed you ever since I read an article in an english magazine about the mini-book you made after your european post-graduation trip with your girlfriends. I love the way you balance the creative and personal sides of your blog, love your enthusiasm about life and your will to always see the glass as half-full, but also your honesty about “down” moments. Even though you’re much younger than me, you’ve clearly been an inspiration for these past few years. You totally deserve this Elise, so enJOY 🙂

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  8. Lindsay Avatar

    you are too sweet! congratulations to you – what an incredible experience for you! it must feel surreal to finally share the secret with your blog world. I’m terrible at keeping secrets too so props for hiding it so long.

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  9. Paula from Canada Avatar
    Paula from Canada

    SO excited for you..and me who gets to use the kit soon!! so my style!! always been a fan of your design sense! Congrats to you!!

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  10. Jillian Avatar

    You are awesome! And the kit really looks like YOU! I can tell you designed it 🙂

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  11. Amy Avatar

    Hi Elise, congratulations, your Seafoam kit is lovely and it is the first PL kit I have seen that really grabs my attention.
    Like another commenter, I am hoping it will become available in a digital format, but until then I shall continue to enjoy seeing your updates and reading your lovely blog.

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  12. Nat Avatar

    Absolutely thrilled for you! I’ve been wondering what the big thing was and it did not disappoint! Congrats on a job well done!

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  13. elise blaha Avatar

    Thank you so much! I am pretty sure a digital version is in the plan!! I will keep you updated when I have more info.

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  14. Kathy Avatar

    You deserve the celebrations and that baby (with arms and legs) will arrive when the time is right….but for now enjoy your freedom because your life changes in “no time to do hours of paper”…all in good time.

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  15. Sarah Avatar

    I wish the non-paper-baby-part was true. You deserve that.
    (I am also a 1985-er and we have been wanting and hoping for the same thing for roughly the same time. A little over a month ago I found myself holding a much anticipated positive pregnancy test. Now, my fingers are crossed for you guys.)

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  16. elise blaha Avatar

    Omg!!! Congrats!! How exciting! And thank you! Really, Im totally good with our current plan, but you are so sweet.

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  17. Karman Avatar
    Karman

    Beautiful kit! I will be purchasing this one for 2013. I love the colors as well.

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  18. Angel Avatar

    Congrats Elise!! wow wow! How can you ever get back to normal with such a great paper baby? 🙂 Your design is lovely!

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  19. Marti Richards Avatar
    Marti Richards

    Elise- I just wanted to let you know that your Seafoam kit has made me take back my promise that I was not going to purchase a core kit this year! Looks great and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. Now that I have found your blog, I am off to explore. 🙂

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  20. Lynne Avatar
    Lynne

    Congratulations and great work Elise. Such fantastic news and reward for your beautiful work. Becky Higgins has her kit in great hands. I’m thinking about all the people I can buy your kit for Chrissy… and like Elizabeth M, I too am contemplating doing Project Life next year because of your success and your passion for it. 🙂 xxx

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  21. Bonnie Avatar
    Bonnie

    Yahoo and huge kudos! What a wonderful and joyous announcement. You are one amazing and talented artist. Prediction, it will be sold out as soon as it hits the market. It is lovely! Congratulations. 🙂

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  22. Brooke Avatar

    So so excited for you. And for us! I have been following your blog in bits (less internet time for me this year) and was wondering about your little secret. I’m sold already. Congrats.

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  23. Elise M. Avatar

    Your blog is such an inspiration to me! I only hope that my blog and interests/talents allow me to flourish as they have for you. Congrats and keep up the good work!

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  24. Mia A. Avatar

    I just saw the Seafoam edition and ❤ it, so that’s what I’ll be ordering. Good colours and I like the geometric designs! Good work!

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  25. Tameeka Avatar
    Tameeka

    Huge congratulations on your paper baby! I was so excited to read the news that i may have (strongly) suggested to my husband that I would like (need) your PL kit for christmas! Cant wait! all the best and I cant wait to see it grow 😉

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  26. Renee Avatar
    Renee

    I’m with Carrie. Well said.

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  27. Candy Avatar

    Have been following your blog since I stumbled across your wedding pics a few years ago… Congrats on your Project Life news, SO exciting!!

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  28. Joanne P Avatar
    Joanne P

    haha, you’re so cute. your blog rocks and i can’t wait to get your PL design. sweet!

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  29. Tammy T Avatar
    Tammy T

    Can not tell you how many people I may get into Project Life since you are involved in it! Your design sense in the bomb and I am even more excited about it than I am now!
    Congrats!
    Tammy

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  30. Holly Costello Avatar
    Holly Costello

    I am so excited for you and for this line. I have followed you since early Spring and I am excited to get my hands on your product. I LOVE your blog!

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  31. Ana Avatar
    Ana

    I’m super late to the party, but I wanted to send a huge congratulations!! So cool to see go after a career doing what you love and having so much fun with it!

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  32. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    You did an awesome job keeping this a secret! Every time you mentioned your big secret, I was left wondering. I never expected it to be something quite this awesome though!! 🙂

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  33. Debie Grace Avatar

    Awesome, Elise! I’m so happy for you!! Cheers!! 🙂

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