sorry to be so late, but ... my dear Victoria, I am so very, very proud of you for making this difficult decision to step back and concentrate on yourself and your family. Absolutely nothing is more important in life. You are amazing and more successful than you might realize. What you have created, beyond the craft itself, is a loving community that has for many people been a lifeline these past few difficult years. As an aging, often lonely widow (who has been known to have a pity party or two) your sincere, welcoming personality was a like a breath of fresh air. I was so excited for you when you set off on this journey and was one of your first followers to learn "to layer like a boss." But for me personally, the most rewarding part of your journey was my introduction to others who "followed you like a boss" via the Tuesday night zoom sessions. It has changed my life. Because of your success, I now have so many real friends who share this love of scrapbooking. If you hadn't set off on your journey, my life's journey would be so very different. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Good for you putting yourself first. Take as much time, we will be here for you when you come back!!!

Your talent will keep people connected to you, I have no doubt. Wishing you all the best for your new direction.

Wish you much love, peace, direction, and health❤

You need to take care of you…you have given us so much of your talent, time and energy and you need to give your self those same gifts. Hugs❣️

I love that you communicated all of this to us. I just hate when KZfaqrs fall off the radar without letting their subbies know why! It happens quite often. Thank you!🌸

Victoria, thank you for your courage. It was the word in my head as I watched your announcement. As women, we feel that we have to do it all, make it perfect, and derive happiness from that. In reality, doing it all is WORK. I can’t imagine being a one woman show and trying to make a living from a hobby I love. I am sure it would take all of the joy out of it for me. There is no failure in your decision. I understand and support your decision entirely. Rest and heal. We’ll be here when you’re ready. Take care of you, and thank you so much.

I’ve had the honor of following you through your journey since the beginning …you didn’t try to do this…YOU DID IT…and are doing it! This is a journey full of changes, turns and moves…this is part of your journey. You are in the right place at the right time for you!!! Good for you being brave enough to make this decision!

I just adore you, Victoria. You are so talented and I am grateful to have benefited from your sharing these many years. Take it easy. ❤❤

Late to every party as usual so I'm just watching your announcement. I admire you so much not only for building this beautiful community and incredible business, but also for having the courage to make this big change. I'm so sorry the past couple of years have been so difficult. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to keep showing up, sharing inspiration and new projects and being our scrappy ray of sunshine while struggling with burnout. I hope this next phase of life brings you good health, quality time with your family (and yourself!) and a return to scrappy, crafty joy. You are the absolute best. This community loves you and will always have your back! 💖

Good luck VIctoria Marie! You did what you needed to do, it's all good. 😘

You are such a wonderful and authentic person, the scrapbooking community is lucky to have you! I wish you so much joy in your future endeavours and will continue to follow your creative journey! ❤❤❤

I love love love your authenticity and openness. Thank you for sharing your journey with us - and for showing the world how important it is to prioritize ourselves and our health! Bravo to you, Victoria! ❤ Looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful things that you continue to bring to this community ❤❤❤

You will be greatly missed but please rest assured that your followers are your friends in the truest sense of the word. We love you and deeply care about your health and well-being. You have given so much to this community but now you need to focus on you and your sweet family. Love and peace to all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks!

I just started watching your KZfaq videos this year and I love your kindness and authenticity so much! Thank you. You are a blessing in whatever you do!

Victoria you have brought so much joy to our scrapbook community. I SO understand the feelings you’ve shared with us here. I’m glad you’ve found a way to take Victoria Marie ‘light’ and in a way that feels manageable to you. I hope you continue to find your joy in your memory keeping as you light your new path forward. You will continue to inspire me. ❤❤❤

Prioritizing you is most important! I wish I could ((HUG)) you right now!! You have our continued love and support.

Good luck for your future, Victoria. It will be lovely to see you scrap for fun. I too am a multi-crafter and have been scrapbooking since the year 2000 but never full time. I flit between my interests. I might scrapbook exclusively for a year, or a few months then move to sewing or lace making and barely scrapbook at all. I do this for fun. If it isn’t fun I find something else but I always come back to it.

So excited for your family's new adventures.

Sorry it took me so long to watch this. Best luck to you, Victoria, in your future endeavors! You are absolutely doing the right thing in taking care of your mental health. You can't pour from an empty cup! You have accomplished amazing things in the scrapbooking industry, and I know you will continue to do great things because that's who you are. I look forward to supporting you in this next phase of your crafty content. You will always be one of my favorite scrapbookers (who I frequently scraplift)!

Dear Victoria - Thank you for sharing and for your beautiful spirit! I hate that you have spent even 1 second thinking you are a failure. You are such a freaking bad ass!! I have learned so much from you and loved participating in the wonderful and unique community that you have built. There is nothing like the inclusive community YOU built in this hobby! I hope others in the industry take notes. I celebrate you and I know that you are going to do awesome in whatever you choose to do next! Big Hugs!!

Sweetie, you absolutely must do what's best for you and your family. You've touched so many people. Your strength and kindness will continue to touch many more people wherever you go.

You are amazing. I am happy you came into my life. As a small business myself, I 100 million percent understand. Just know you're a true inspiration and I pray that God continues to bless all of your future endeavors. Thank you for always being transparent. TFS Be Blessed.

I've just discovered you and love you. You look rejuevenated and full of joy. I hope you find joy and peace.

So much love to you Victoria ❤ I love being your online friend and I’m happy to continue being just that in any capacity that makes you feel safe and healthy.

Good for you for taking care of yourself!!

Happy for you that finally you decided to stop the pain. Am sure that in whatever field/industry you contribute you will do it great. Thanks for all what you have shared and waiting for this new Victoria Marie phase! Big hug and praying for you my crafty friend! ❤❤❤

I LOVE YOUR HEART! You have made such an impact on so many, and now it is time to take care of yourself - YOU COME FIRST! You are the most important person to YOU and that is not selfish or wrong. It is fact! Love you, scrappy sister! xo Vicky

Nothing but health & happiness to you. I've only shared my time with you for a little over a year, but I wish that I had found you sooner. Your work is amazing. Your kindness, your patience, your talent, your everything has been nothing but the BEST! Do what you need to do for you and your family. I'm not watching live, so I am so extremely happy that you recorded this so we can all share in your decision and cheer you on. Nothing but best wishes in all that you do, but still look forward to seeing your beautiful face on my screen here & there.

Big big hugs. You make the world a better place!

My dear Victoria, of all the people I follow, you are the best. You have taught me so much about scrapbooking and cleaning out my craft room (you taught me how, but I haven’t done it yet). You have shared your life for which I am grateful, please do what makes you happy and know that those of us who love you will wait for your videos with baited breath. Stay well and be happy. Love ya! 🥰

Thanks friend for everything you’ve done for this community, I have learned so much from you…Love you so much!!!!❤❤❤

I burned out in my profession after 33 years. You do you. Can't wait to see what the future holds. You are so talented! Take care!

May God bless you in all your endeavors, sweet Victoria! I'm not going anywhere either- always a fan of yours and where you go, I go!!💛💛💛Can't wait to hear what's next for you!

You are just the sweetest, I know this decision wasn't easy for you. I hope you get some relaxation, less stress, more enjoyment, and a new job that you absolutely love! Best of luck 💝

Sixteen thousand KZfaq followers is nothing to sneeze at! It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to create the welcoming community you've developed. I look forward to seeing what you do next. Take care! ❤

You are loved ❤ by so many

You are an inspiration-in crafting and in making hard choices to do what's right for you! Have always been a viewer & will continue to watch your wonderful videos!! Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you for being so open and sharing this side of the online entrepreneurial business model and what a struggle it can be. I am so excited for you to make a change that is better for you and your family! It can be so hard to make that call and I know you must have wrestled with this quite a bit before the decision was made. I am very happy you will still be making videos but doing it on your own time and with a renewed excitement in your creativity! Congrats on 16K and here is to many more! The excitement/passion you shared in this video is contagious and I know it will continue to draw people in to this amazing community you've been building!😊 Sending hugs your way❤

Take care of you and the community will still be here for you. Just don’t ever remove the you tube videos because I’d be lost 😂

I recently found you and in as many videos I’ve been able to watch so far you’ve already made an impact on me and given me so much inspiration. No seeing this video I’m even more drawn to the channel. I recently relived myself of my small business and so much of what you discussed resonated with me, deeply. I too was in business with my craft and it happened with me also that crafting became more of a business and less enjoyable as a hobby. My husband, kids, family and friends were also growing concerned in my stress levels. It changed who I was and now that I’m on the other side I have found a renewed love of a hobby and truly a less stressful lifestyle. You’re a beautiful woman, incredibly talented, have a wonderful supportive wife, daughter, family and friends. You will only grow from here and become even better at all the things you do. I’m experiencing this myself now and I’m so happy for your road ahead. All the best to you and I can’t wait to see you come back. Much love! ❤️

just caught the video... Victoria, you are and will always be an ICON in this community. Take good care of yourself, and I look forward to supporting you in however you choose to move forward in this fabulous community that you have built. Much love to you...

We love and support you, Victoria Marie! Things evolve and life is too short to do something you no longer want to do. Taking care of yourself and your family comes first! Big hugs!! ❤❤❤

You tried it and you did it. Now you will try something else. Thank you so much for being you and you probably don't realize how much you helped others. You have helped me so much! Thank you so much for being my virtual friend.

You are absolutely amazing. I love what you do and you have inspired me in so many ways. It makes me sad to hear how stressed you have been.... doing what you love should never be a cause to make you sick. I will continue you to love you and follow you. Take care of you. 💜💙💖

Take care of you. You have truly inspired me in this hobby over the past seven years. Thank you for bringing your talents to this crafty community. Hugs, hugs and more hugs!

Hello Victoria, I wish you all the best with your future plans. I already told you in your lives, but I want to tell you again: you were a ray of sunshine for me during the Covid. I discovered your channel in 2020 and watching your videos has been a part of my mental medicine! :) You have to be proud of what you accomplished and I know that something good and fun is waiting for you. :) :)

I have so enjoyed following you and excited to follow along with your next chapter. I started scrapbooking in 2019 which seemed to be a very transitional time for the industry and really appreciated your style and approach to bringing community together. Wishing you all the best in finding the joy in scrapbooking again and can't wait to see what you do next. Wishing you ALL the best!

You are the bomb!!! I have enjoyed you and your channel so much! What if ou had a project manager???

💙 Thank you for being you! I found you when you taught a class at a ScrapHappy event with Alice Boll. What stood out for me was your patience and sincere personality. I am hoping I get an opportunity to me you in person. You will never know how much the extent of your knowledge in Scrapbooking has influenced me. Good for you for putting your family and health first. They are the people that love you the most and will always have your back! Looking forward to the NEW Victoria Marie and everything you will bring to us during your "pivot"!

You are a success in so many different ways, mother,spouse,creator,artist,human! This is a pivot. You are such a true talent that anything you do will be fantastic! I’m so glad you are feeling better. I’ll follow you in all your adventures! Good luck with the job search. You are loved!❤

You have obviously come to a hard but necessary decision! You are such an inspiration to our community. I look forward to seeing the more organic/authentic scrapbooking rather than the commercialized scrapbooking I feel like this community has come to.

I’m a relatively new follower but I so enjoy your channel and your wonderful way of sharing your talents. Thank you for speaking so candidly and for sharing your thoughts as you reassess your path. I wish you the very best with much joy in your future and I look forwards to whatever you may share with us in the future.

I’ve been in child protective services for over 30 years now. You would be a wonderful trainer for child protective services caseworkers! You don’t have to do direct service: you train the required courses and ongoing specialty trainings for caseworkers and supervisors.

I've been a huge fan of yours since before you did your podcast with the Scrap Gals. You taught me about the podcast world. I've been a lurker for probably 7-8 years. I was scared you were quitting all together. Thank you for all you have done and that we will still see you around. I'm proud of you for putting yourself as a priority. Before a health life changing event happened. Take some breaths, time for you. I'm sticking with you.

Just catching this video. You have a truly generous heart and have been such fun to watch. Enjoy your well deserved break, take time to take care of you. Wishing you all good things in whatever the universe brings your way. ❤

Big hugs to you for making such a difficult decision! So happy you will still be around doing videos because I LOVE your style and YOU! Enjoy your break and I look forward to your new content! ❤❤❤

Glad you are doing what helps you. I do like your style.

I just want you to know that you have made a significant positive impact on my life. And now I am happy to "let you go" so you can focus on making YOUR life better! Love you!

You are so wise and creative. Your warm spirit always brings me joy. Looking forward to the next phase of your journey.

Your love and passion for scrapbooking have inspired so many, including me. I think it is important to vary our creative endeavors and wish you all the best in your next chapter. Taking time to recharge self is of utmost importance. Love, C

BRAVE BRAVE BRAVE!!! You're an inspiration!

Soon as I saw announcement title, knew what it meant. I'm very sad. You are so important to my creativity. Thank you for all your inspiration and generosity to all of us. I loved your virtual crops and glad I found them when I did. I hope this new chapter brings you peace, joy, rest, healing and everything you need. Love you! ❤

You are an amazing woman. Take care of yourself and your community will continue to be here for you and look forward to any future content you are able to provide. Enjoy your family and your hobbies.❤

I’m so glad you’re taking care of you and your family! You are fabulous, brave & so kind!

Can't wait to see where your future journey takes you..Glad you will still be sharing your scrapbooking with us.

We LOVE you so much!

Love you and will continue to support you however I can❤️

Hi from Spain ❤ I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles but happy to see how you are facing it 💪🏻♥️ "Do more of what makes you happy" 😉♥️

So glad you are feeling better - You take care of yourself and do what makes you happy. Thank you for your honesty you are a beautiful person ox

Huge huge hugs and respect for making this brave decision to change what you are doing because it's not working for you and your family. I should have grabbed the tissues too before watching 😘

Victoria, I just found you about 5 months ago. I went from a planner, to memory keeping in a planner to scrapbooking. Loved your content and have learned so much. You are an amazing teacher and look forward to following you as you find your way. Sad for me, but I certainly understand. You have a great speaking voice and a sincere way about you. 😊 God Bless!

So very happy I found you through OLW in 2021. You energized, taught and enabled me during all the virtual crops. Looking forward to your new inspirations and congratulations for being so brave. ❤

Love and support, Victoria! ❤❤

Live your BEST life Victoria Marie!! I’m glad you listened to your body and inner voice and made a decision that’s best for you! Good luck with all that the future holds for you! ❤️

Congratulations! This could be the best decision you've ever made. I remember when I found you on youtube, I loved everything you did. But was surprised that you made this a full time job. Not because you aren't good (you are the best at this scrappy stuff) but because it makes it not fun anymore. Thank you for all that you and your family has given us. I love your process videos and 'clean-out' videos. Those I would pay for (the patreon set-up is not enjoyable to me).

I wanted to reach thru the screen and hug you 🤗 You are such a wonderful inspiration but more importantly you are a great example for your daughter! You have shown her that you should always try. Glad for you and your decision. Hopefully this decision will help you love crafting again. Wishing you all the best on your health and your next journey.

Love YOU!!!!

Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

Love your craft, creativity and honesty! I’m glad you’re taking care of you and your family, and will continue to be a part of OLW❤

Hugs. Love your videos. ❤️

Crying with you oxoxox 💞💞💞💞

Thank you continuing to be an inspiration!

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Sad, but GREAT news. Congrats on finding what will work for you, your family, AND your passions. Small businesses are no joke, and the burn-out is rough. Take some time for yourself, and we'll all be here, cheering you on, when you return!

Ride or die here! Victoria I'm so glad you put yourself first. Good luck to you in your future employment endeavors. I can't be the only one looking forward to your lunchbox post it messages from Bree 😂😂. Btw, 30 years in child welfare so I get the whole respite part. Hope you get there again but all in a good way. Hugs xoxo - Jenny

I’m so glad you are making changes that are better for you. Prioritizing you! I love your channel and will continue to support you in any way I can. ❤

We love you and support you!!! Looking forward to seeing what’s next for you. Thank you for being so open and honest. ❤❤

Thank you for sharing your creativity and knowledge with us. I have enjoyed all of it. I’m sending well wishes for your next endeavor. Best wishes.

You are so wise! When I watch videos my husband always says you should do this, you should sell on Etsy… I know this would make me resent it. I am so inspired by all you do! I will look forward to seeing you giddy about it again! ❤❤

Hi Victoria! You are awesome! You are such a talented artist, and I thank you for all that you share and teach us. You are an excellent teacher and speaker - I know you will be successful in whatever is next. I wish you all the best. ❤️

Absolutely support your decision!!! Always do what is best for you and your family first. Put on that oxygen mask, Sis!!! As someone who had to completely remake her life in the last three years, I completely understand. Create the life you want!!❤

Hi Victoria!

#replay

Your courage is inspirational and will help others to honor themselves and know when to pivot. You are awesome and authentic and my friend (in my head)😊 I’ve been silently lurking for many years and will be here for whatever you share with us. I am a caregiver also and what I have learned, the hard way, is that you can’t pour from an empty vessel. 💜 💛 💙🤎🤍

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