Comments on: Make it Monday # 28

By: yvonne

yvonne — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:48:21 +0000

dearest Keesh you already know how much I respect and admire you: you are a wonderful mother, wife, friend and demonstrator. Anything you choose to post on your blog is a bonus as it comes from your generosity and passion to share what you love with all of us. Whether you post daily or weekly, as long as you are enjoying yourself, then that is what matters. Thank you for all your time and creativity, can’t wait until Convention, Yvonne xx

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:47:21 +0000

Keesh,
I think it was Elanor Rosevelt who said, “no one can make you feel bad about yourself without your permission”. Good on you for not taking that criticism onboard.
Perhaps your detractor can come up with something original and creative? No - I think they have forgotten themselves.
We haven’t forgotten you though, and as the many comments before me show - we all value you for your talent and creativity but also for your family values and priorities.
Please make time out for yourself and know that we’ll all be waiting whenever you have the time to share with us.
Thanks Keesh.
Love, Jane xox

By: michelle

michelle — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:56:58 +0000

Dearest Keesh
I am another one that is amazed at all you do!!! AND I am totally appreciative of your creations and the fantastic MIM’s which really do help the “not so creative”!!! I just looked at all your posts in the last few days and, wow, what can I say but anyone that picks on you should be ashamed of themselves!
Keep being the wonderful you and yes your 4 darlings, oops 5, gotta include hubby, and of course yourself are priority!!!
Stampin hugs from the other side of Aus! Michelle S

By: KimB

KimB — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:47:12 +0000

Hi Keesh,

let me add my voice to chorus - you do a totally brilliantly, generously, creative blog and how you manage to do that with four kids (and I know your youngest is at home) I don’t know. I struggle to just the mundanities of life done somehow with two around the house and then squeeze in a hour of stamping a couple of nights a week (the others I collapse on the couch and snooze).

Keep up the good work ignore any critics and enjoy what you are doing. You are appreciated. Thanks.

Kim

By: Brenda Pegrum

Brenda Pegrum — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:08:04 +0000

Clap, clap, clap. Keesh, I am as proud as punch for you writing this entry, because I know how hard it would have been for you to do. Geez, I don’t even know what day it is half the time, so I’d be stuffed trying to get something up on a website on the correct day. The amount of work you do and the commitment you have to your family and also your admirers and friends is astonishing and I am in awe of everything you do.

Don’t let one person get you down honey, when you know you’ve got one hundred (plus) who are supporting you every step of the way.

Love your work girlfriend - all of it!

You take care.

Bren
xoxo

By: Jenny H.

Jenny H. — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:26:50 +0000

Keesh,
You continue to amaze and inspire me. Thank you for all you do. I love checking out your blog regularly. I don’t care if your MIM was Thursday, and your Scrap it Saturday was Tuesday…whatever day. It’s all good. Your family and yourself come way before your blog.
Take care of yourself.
Love and God Bless,
Jenny.

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:03:24 +0000

From me Keesh, Thanks for all the effort you put into inspiring others. You do this cause you love what you do and love to share with others. You do try very much to please and will always fulfil your commitments you have. Its a big shoe to fill and you do it well.
Do the best you can when you can, cause family is the most important , your role as a wife and mum and a friend is very important. Me time is also very important to get renewed energy to fill your task everywhere:)
So take a break, smell the fruit and inspire when there’s time.
Love ya Keesh and thanks for always inspiring me with your absolute crafty ideas. May you receive strength everyday!
Enjoy your weekend……..

By: Amanda P

Amanda P — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:24:00 +0000

Makeesha,
I’m new to your site and just love what you do, and how generous you are with your talent, your time and giving of yourself. Never let others dictate how you feel or what you are able to give. And don’t compromise yourself or your family for others. Stay strong.

From all those who haven’t said it THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:44:51 +0000

I felt soooo bad for you when I read this on your site. You should never feel bad for putting yourself and your family first! I agree with Melanie that you shuld consider charging for your Make It Mondays. I don’t know how you keep coming up with new ideas all of the time and on a deadline to boot. I’m no good under pressure so am in awe of people who can and do it as well as you. Love ya, Leanne.

By: Melanie Bray

Melanie Bray — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:58:23 +0000

Hi Makeesha… I don’t think I have ever commented on your blog before… I’m just one of the many people who come regularly and enjoy your work… but after reading your post today, I knew I wanted to comment. Firstly, I think you are amazing! Such original ideas for projects, and plenty of new colour combinations in your cards… you are most definitely a very gifted woman! BUT…it would seem that some people out there don’t appreciate your work. As you say, you don’t copy other work and go to a lot of effort to firstly come up with an innovative idea, but then all the effort that goes into creating the post with the step by step instructions…and quite frankly, I think this kind of effort on your part should not be free!!! I think you should start charging to view your Make It Monday projects… even if you made it a nominal amount each week, people would value your effort more if they had to pay to see it. I for one would pay…every week!!! Seriously…I think this is something you should consider… too much free stuff on craft sites has made people not really appreciate the actual creators of all the work! Love, Melanie xo