Special Guest Blogger: Lisa Bearnson

Hello Everyone!

How fun to be a guest blogger on the CK blog this week! I love reading your comments and being inspired by all of your creative ideas!

I have so many happy parts of my job. However, looking back at my career, my favorite thing has been (and continues to be) meeting scrapbookers from all walks of life. I can honestly say that some of my very dearest friends I’ve met through this incredible hobby. In fact, a few days ago I was going through all the states (A-Z–you know the Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas song we all learned in the 5th grade?) and thinking of all the great friends I have in each state. I am truly blessed and have a rich life because of you!

Speaking of a friend I met through scrapbooking, I want to tell you about my pal, Angelyn Bryce. I have been going to QVC for 11 years now. In fact, my 11th year anniversary show is on Thursday May 7th at 5:00 p.m. (EST).

QVC is located 30 miles outside of Philly. The first time I flew out there, I met Angelyn and her new baby, Emerald, on the plane. Angelyn is an avid scrapbooker and approached me saying, “Are you the gal from Creating Keepsakes magazine?” We became instant friends and every time I’d go to QVC, I’d have dinner at their table, sleep at their home or hang out with Angelyn and her family. Angelyn was truly an earthly angel for me. I had a home away from home at the Bryce home and I knew she was always there to help out.

A few years ago, the Bryce family moved to Utah just a few blocks from my home! Angelyn and I laugh because we saw each other a lot more when she lived in Pennsylvania, yet we still get together and pick up right where we left off. This week, Angelyn was once again an earthly angel. Three young lives were cut short in tragic accidents in my area and together (along with my sis, Angela) we made tribute albums for these beautiful people. Click here to see some of the pages.

While I was scrapbook room working on this special project, I saw this beautiful canvas she made with the photos she took of her eight children. It made me happy (I love yellow) and proud of my friend, Angelyn, who is such a wonderful mom and has such a creative mind. And to think I met this lovely lady through scrapbooking! It was meant to be!

Wouldn’t this make a special Mother’s Day gift for Grandma? Or how about creating one of these for yourself with your own children on it? After all, there’s nothing wrong with giving yourself a special gift every now and then.

While I’m talking about moms, I’d like to wish all of the moms out there an early Happy Mother’s Day. I’ll leave you with this quote, which comes from a plaque my friend gave me last year. It says, “Here’s to good moms. May we know them. May we raise them. May we be them.”

Have a super rest of the week!

Sincerely,
Lisa Bearnson

For more from Lisa, please check out the Founder’s Note in every issue of CK and visit her on her blog.