Sweet Shoppe Designs

  #1  
Old 05-27-2018, 03:22 PM
Robin Carlton's Avatar
Robin Carlton Robin Carlton is offline
Owner & Candy Keeper
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 27,176
Default Just a note...

... as you guys know, we're devastated by the loss of our colleague and dear friend Amber here at SSD.

I have received a ton of sweet and sympathetic messages from people who admired and loved her and who want to *do* something to help.

I am currently doing my very best to come up with the answers and a plan to honor Amber and help her loved ones as a community. The nature of the situation is complex, so please allow us time to figure these difficult questions. The moment we have a plan, we will let the community know.

Thanks so much for your understanding and support during this incredibly difficult time for our team.

Lots of love going out to all of you!

Robin
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-27-2018, 03:27 PM
crystalbella77's Avatar
crystalbella77 crystalbella77 is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 5,940
Default

Love you so much R ❤️ Thanks for looking into this for us.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-27-2018, 03:29 PM
KristinCB's Avatar
KristinCB KristinCB is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2007
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 16,145
Default

lots of love to everyone
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-27-2018, 03:30 PM
Becca Bonneville's Avatar
Becca Bonneville Becca Bonneville is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Southern Illinois
Posts: 5,146
Default

Sending all of my love to my SSD family.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-27-2018, 03:46 PM
Scrap-therapy's Avatar
Scrap-therapy Scrap-therapy is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: France (Loire Valley)
Posts: 1,685
Default

Thank to you Robin for let us know and finding solutions in this terrible time.
I'm so sorry for you too and the SSD team! I guess how difficult it must be for all of you, her second family...
I'm sending you all lot's of love, true prayers and courage.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-27-2018, 04:24 PM
karlimarie's Avatar
karlimarie karlimarie is offline
Sweet Tart
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 446
Default

Sending love <3
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-27-2018, 04:25 PM
wendyp's Avatar
wendyp wendyp is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 3,816
Default

Thank you R for figuring out.

Love you all so much! Sending lots of love to everyone
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-27-2018, 06:33 PM
Willemijne DSI's Avatar
Willemijne DSI Willemijne DSI is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 4,045
Default

It's so devastating. Lots of love to everyone <3

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-27-2018, 06:57 PM
ellasspace's Avatar
ellasspace ellasspace is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,225
Default

Hugs to everyone, and thank you for all I know you will do for Amber and her family.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-27-2018, 06:57 PM
GraceLee GraceLee is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 2,900
Default

Thank you again R for doing your best in a difficult situation.

I keep coming back to the forums for comfort. I wish I could give every one of you a hug.
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-27-2018, 07:01 PM
msbrad's Avatar
msbrad msbrad is offline
Sweetie Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 30
Default

Thank you so much for this post.
m
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 05-27-2018, 07:06 PM
anelia's Avatar
anelia anelia is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,371
Default

Thank you, Robin.
I love you, SSD team and community. I'm lost for words...I can't believe this happened. I am shocked and heartbroken.
Sending love and hugs to everyone
__________________
Creating for Blagovesta Gosheva
Guest for KCB - August/September 2016 and 2017; June/July 2019
Guest for Studio Basic Designs - January/February 2017
--
Mama to Albert
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 05-27-2018, 07:46 PM
jaye's Avatar
jaye jaye is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 2,528
Default

My sincerest condolences to all of you who worked with and knew Amber. Such a shocking and tragic loss, words do not seem enough.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 05-27-2018, 08:16 PM
rach3975's Avatar
rach3975 rach3975 is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 8,695
Default

Thank you, Robin. I'm sure that Amber's family is in shock and not at all ready yet to think about what might help. Once you know and have something organized, I'm sure there will be a lot of us ready to contribute.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 05-27-2018, 08:56 PM
LJSDesigns's Avatar
LJSDesigns LJSDesigns is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nappanee, IN
Posts: 7,351
Default

Thanks for guiding us through this Robin.

I wish I could hug everyone or say something to ease the pain we are feeling, but as so many have already said, I have no words.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 05-27-2018, 10:15 PM
Melissa Bennett's Avatar
Melissa Bennett Melissa Bennett is offline
Sweetsaholic
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Washington
Posts: 11,672
Default

Sending my love and hugs to you all. Wish I could do it in person. Thank you R for all that you are doing.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 05-28-2018, 01:10 AM
renatasluis's Avatar
renatasluis renatasluis is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: the netherlands
Posts: 663
Default

Big hugs for everyone. So sorry for yous loss.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 05-28-2018, 03:49 AM
Blagovesta Gosheva's Avatar
Blagovesta Gosheva Blagovesta Gosheva is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 2,969
Default

Thank you Robin for all you do trying to figure out how we can help.
Sending love and prayers everyone ♥
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 05-28-2018, 03:52 AM
Saar's Avatar
Saar Saar is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Belgium
Posts: 14,315
Default

I still have no words...
but thank you for all what you're doing Robin. ♥
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 05-28-2018, 05:37 AM
tonisha tonisha is offline
Sugar Baby
 
profile gallery
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 1
Default

Just sending lots of hugs and thoughts to all at SSD and to Amber's family at this difficult time.
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 05-28-2018, 05:56 AM
biancka's Avatar
biancka biancka is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 3,555
Default

Such a huge loss for her family & friends.......the SSD family, the scrapping community Hugz & love to everyone ♥
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 05-28-2018, 06:54 AM
dagi's Avatar
dagi dagi is offline
Sugar Cookie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 338
Default

sending all my love to the entire SSD community.. that is a horrible tragedy.. Amber will be missed
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 05-28-2018, 07:54 AM
lorigaud's Avatar
lorigaud lorigaud is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,308
Send a message via Yahoo to lorigaud
Default

Sending love and hugs to all of you in the SSD community.
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 05-28-2018, 09:55 AM
craftytam's Avatar
craftytam craftytam is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Magnificent Meridian, ID
Posts: 5,571
Default

Thank you, Robin for working to figure out a way we can help. I'm sure it's not easy as you're dealing with the same emotions we all are feeling.

This is one of those times that I wish we were all close geographically so that we can share real hugs. Since we aren't, I'm sending out big internet hugs to all of the online digi family <3
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 05-28-2018, 10:46 AM
auntb auntb is offline
Sugar Baby
 
profile gallery
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 2
Default

I just joined up today, I had to when I heard this dreadful news. I wanted to say how shocked and heartbroken I felt about this tragedy. It's so very sad, and my heart goes out to their surviving children.

I am a designer at e-Scape & Scrap but I would love to contribute to a kit if that is what is planned or one of the things planned. Hugs to the whole community, I feel bereft so I can only imagine what you all must be feeling.
xxxx
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 05-28-2018, 11:13 AM
Rubia Padilha's Avatar
Rubia Padilha Rubia Padilha is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Brazil
Posts: 12,927
Default

Yesterday I was talking to my husband HOW PROUD I am for being part of a community that has a big heart like the ones you all have.

It is beautiful to see everyone talking soooo many good things about Amber. And knowing there are SO many people out there trying to help.

Proud of being part of this team, this family, this community. Thank you, Robin, for the 9174589673921739 time for giving me a chance to be part of it all.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 05-28-2018, 11:33 AM
londoncuppa londoncuppa is offline
Sweetie Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Texas
Posts: 22
Default

This is so devastating. Thank you, Robin, for planning a way to honor Amber. It is truly a loss, and her family is in my prayers.
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 05-28-2018, 11:48 AM
Neverland Scraps's Avatar
Neverland Scraps Neverland Scraps is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 5,140
Default

Words cannot describe the grief that so many of us are going through right now. I can only imagine how those really close to her are hurting today. Praying for you all to find peace, comfort and closure in this terrible tragedy as well as wisdom and guidance for SSD to do the right thing to honor Amber.

I agree with Tammy. I really wish we were all closer to love on one another during this time.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 05-28-2018, 12:32 PM
oscaralley's Avatar
oscaralley oscaralley is offline
Sweet Cheeks
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 84
Default

Thanks Robin... Also sending hugs and love to everyone!!
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 05-28-2018, 12:42 PM
d2vasquez's Avatar
d2vasquez d2vasquez is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,228
Default

It had been awhile since I have posted here but I had to come back to my "home" to say how sorry I am to hear this news. My prayers and thoughts go out to Amber's family and friends especially her daughter, Devan. I look forward to hearing what you decide to do here - I am here to help.

With much love from an old friend.
__________________
Darla
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 05-28-2018, 03:21 PM
ChristineF's Avatar
ChristineF ChristineF is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 1,102
Default

No words, just lots of love.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 05-28-2018, 03:28 PM
Scrap-therapy's Avatar
Scrap-therapy Scrap-therapy is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: France (Loire Valley)
Posts: 1,685
Default

I join Tammy and Wendy, just sending a big virtual hugs to all of you, wish we could be all closer to share love and hugs and to reconfort each other....
I think of Amber all day long, I talk about her to my mom and sister, they share the pain of this tragic loss. I still find it is difficult to admit what happen...
I really hope that we can do something to help her children and her family. Again, I'm sure Robin and the team will do the best!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 05-28-2018, 06:13 PM
imperio's Avatar
imperio imperio is offline
Sugar Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: México
Posts: 244
Default

Such shocking and heartbreaking news. I still can't believe how sudden this is, it was a couple of weeks when she told us about how her life was going with homeschool*. Been praying for her three kids and their soul to be free in heavens. Rest in peace.
We will be more than glad to be helping in a way we can. Stay strong, SSD fam.
__________________

Last edited by imperio; 05-28-2018 at 07:40 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 05-29-2018, 04:39 AM
ktanker's Avatar
ktanker ktanker is offline
Sweetie Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: North Texas #WPS
Posts: 45
Default

Sending love and prayers. I was so sad to hear of this.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 05-29-2018, 08:10 AM
jk703's Avatar
jk703 jk703 is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Jersey Girl
Posts: 523
Default

So heartbreaking! Sending love, hugs, and prayers to everyone. I haven't been around in a while, but willing to help if there is anything I can do. Take a moment to love those around you near and far.
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 05-29-2018, 08:43 AM
lulyg14's Avatar
lulyg14 lulyg14 is offline
Sweet Cheeks
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 94
Default

As @jk703 said, I have not been around as much lately but I still always felt so welcomed in the SSD family. Praying that your happy memories support you in these diffcult days ahead. Big hugs!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 05-29-2018, 08:50 AM
kristalund's Avatar
kristalund kristalund is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 5,952
Default

This is just so devastating and I know you are working hard, Robin. Thank you!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 05-29-2018, 10:42 AM
tammybean04's Avatar
tammybean04 tammybean04 is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,789
Default

Days later and it still doesn't seem real. Amber was a beautiful person inside and out with an amazing, loving soul. She will be missed forever.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 05-29-2018, 12:07 PM
cherrygutz's Avatar
cherrygutz cherrygutz is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 3,801
Default

no words, so heartbreaking...
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 05-29-2018, 12:19 PM
scrappurple's Avatar
scrappurple scrappurple is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Sunny CA
Posts: 2,364
Default

I just received the newsletter and I think everyone made a GREAT decision. I didn't know her, but I am spinning ... taking this week to grieve and process is the right decision. Thank you for putting people first ... one more reason SSD is home. <3
__________________
Heidi
CTing for : Studio Basic & Erica Zane
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 05-29-2018, 04:21 PM
DreamBig's Avatar
DreamBig DreamBig is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Utah
Posts: 764
Default

Big hugs to all of you.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 05-29-2018, 04:43 PM
stormchaser's Avatar
stormchaser stormchaser is offline
Sweet Tart
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Idaho
Posts: 468
Default

This is such an amazing group of people, so much love and positive energy. Such a tragic & heart wrenching situation. So many prayers & thoughts going out to her family & sweet children. Life is so precarious & precious may we all speak a little gentler, love a little harder & appreciate our own families & friends. Love and big hugs to all my sweet Shoppe sisters.
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 05-29-2018, 07:28 PM
psychozoe's Avatar
psychozoe psychozoe is offline
Sweetie Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 18
Default

Thank you for the Sweetshoppe email today about Amber. Very heartbreaking..i cant imagine what the ppl who really know and love her are going through.
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 05-29-2018, 08:41 PM
monia13's Avatar
monia13 monia13 is offline
Sugar Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 245
Default

Very sad news May She she rest in peace.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 05-29-2018, 10:58 PM
yari's Avatar
yari yari is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 4,942
Send a message via Yahoo to yari
Default

So heartbreaking. My heart hurts for what happened to her and her family. She didn't deserve any of that and she was so very talented. She will be missed in our community.
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #46  
Old 05-30-2018, 02:17 PM
gonewiththewind's Avatar
gonewiththewind gonewiththewind is offline
Sugar Pie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 206
Default

I have been so heartbroken since hearing the news on Saturday. Amber was definitely kind-hearted and so very talented. From the moment I met her, she was an open book and was always encouraging to me. I know from reading posts from others that she treated everyone as if they were her special best friend.

Sending love to all of my SSD friends. I am praying for Amber's family and friends, and all of us in the digi community.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #47  
Old 06-02-2018, 01:55 AM
adi&co.'s Avatar
adi&co. adi&co. is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,999
Default

I know I'm late to the game and have been gone for a bit, but I'm so sad about this so tragic
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #48  
Old 06-02-2018, 03:07 PM
LJSDesigns's Avatar
LJSDesigns LJSDesigns is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nappanee, IN
Posts: 7,351
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by gonewiththewind View Post
I know from reading posts from others that she treated everyone as if they were her special best friend.
Cheryl, I think this statement beautifully describes who Amber was and why her passing is such a big loss to anyone who knew her. There are not many people who can open their hearts to everyone they way she did.
__________________
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All Creative Content © 2007 SweetShoppeDesigns

Making your memories sweeter

Copyright © 2016 Sweet Shoppe Designs – The Sweetest Digital Scrapbooking Site on the Web | Site by Lilac Creative