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Kristi said I could share her email with you.

“Amber – I am so sad to hear about the store closing 😦 I’m guessing you are getting bombarded with emails and stuff so I’m sorry to bother you and/or stress you out more potentially, but we are just so confused… Are they looking for a new location or are they closing for good (it sounds like the latter, maybe I’m just in denial)? How will I survive without your fabulous classes and all the great products at AMM? I used to shop at a lot of stores but lately AMM is the only one that cuts it and it’s so convenient, aaahhh! If you are allowed to share anything, I would love to know more. Will there be a new store? Are they looking? If not, what are your plans? I hope it doesn’t affect you too aversely and I know your talent will allow you other opportunities but my girlfriends and I are still just so sad and confused! ~Kristi”

I owe you, my friends, a BIG apology!  I’m kind of funny some times … I think that I have to have all the answers before I can respond.  It hasn’t been fair to not be on the blog giving updates or “I don’t know’s”.  I also feel there is so much to write that I don’t know where to start, so I haven’t (until now).

THANK YOU! to everyone who has contacted me one way or another wondering where I was going.  I spent 10 hours two Saturday’s ago speaking with many of the wonderful students we get to teach at AMM.

Here’s what I know:  Yes, the store is closing.  There is a company who wants our space and is willing to pay a lot more than we are currently paying and sign a long lease.  AMM could have stayed in our current spot if our owner would have agreed to the same terms.  It wasn’t an option.  Jorjana tried to negotiate a move within the complex and that didn’t work.  So this is where we are … closing.  If there is a miracle and something changes I promise, I’ll let you know.

As of now, no new store is planned.  There is a teacher (Shyloh) who is starting an online scrapbooking company.  She is also thinking of hosting classes.  I have been invited to join her, but I’m not sure what I’d like to do.  We have talked about for sure having me teach the Magnet Board class!  I have committed to Shyloh to teach an acrylic album class at the Scrapbook USA Expo.

• Class Name:  What a Beautiful Life
• Class Cost:  $30
• Friday, April 18 from 4:30 – 6:00
• Saturday, April 19 from 10:30 – 12:00

I have been offered a job from one of my MOST favorite companies and turned it down because it was full-time and I would need to go “in” to work.

I will be fine.  I’ve gotten over being scared and looking forward to what may be in my future.  To be honest, I haven’t really looked.  I’d like to continue going on GTU, designing, doing most of my work from home, and teaching!  When I figure it out, you’ll be the first ones to know!  PROMISE.