In honor of Katie, we will have her at the top of our blog for a couple of weeks.
Please scroll down to see new posts.
Katie's battle has come to a peaceful end.
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the news of Katie's passing. She passed away peacefully this morning at the hospice home. You can read more of her journey on her BLOG.
Katie Renz has been our "GO TO" gal here at Clear Dollar Stamps. What didn't she do? From tutorials to challenges with everything in between. Katie did it all....and with a smile.
Thinking of Katie's family we find comfort in one of God's promises
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
In the spirit of Keeping Katie's memory alive in our hearts we have chosen some of her creations to showcase.
KATIE LIVES ON IN OUR HEARTS
Absolutely heartbreaking. Such a lovely way to remember her.
Deanne
Posted by: Deanne @ Three Trees | November 20, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Thank you for posting her creations. ALL of them so perfect!! No wonder she was on the design team!!
Posted by: Squirrellyshirley | November 20, 2011 at 04:52 AM
Such wonderful projects and a beautiful tribute you have posted! I did not know Katie but I can see in your post and the above comments she was a lovely person, sending thoughts to you and her family xx
Posted by: Samantha | November 18, 2011 at 06:15 PM
What a lovely tribute.
Posted by: cg | November 18, 2011 at 04:00 AM
What a lovely tribute of such terrific work. Blessings to her family and friends throughout the world . We will miss her talent and her smiling face.
Posted by: chrisd | November 15, 2011 at 11:07 AM
I have been out of town for the last 2 weeks and just now found out that Katie passed away. My heart goes out to her family, friends and everyone at Clear Dollar Stamps. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful tribute.
Posted by: PAT(mspfd) | November 14, 2011 at 06:52 PM
In your sorrow, find strength in knowing that she touched many lives and shared her gifts openly and generously with you and others. Many have and will benefit from her offerings. May peace surround you, love strengthen you and wonderful memories support you as you and other family members get through this difficult time. Hugs and Prayers.
Posted by: IBCNU - Pam | November 14, 2011 at 06:48 PM
This is a wonderful, heart-touching tribute. It makes me wish I'd known Katie.
Blessings,
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa Arsenault | November 12, 2011 at 07:03 AM
This was really nice Lori! I loved seeing some of Katie's great projects again! She will be so missed. I am so glad however, that she no longer has anymore pain. What a wonderful time she is now having walking with Jesus! Beautiful work Katie and we will miss you!!
Hugs, Sarah
Posted by: Sarah T | November 10, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Love her work!
Posted by: emily | November 09, 2011 at 06:41 PM
So happy to see Katie's beautiful projects displayed here. We will miss her!!
Posted by: Jerusha Borden | November 09, 2011 at 09:46 AM
What a sad time for you and your team who worked with Katie! For a short time I had the pleasure also~ I am so sad, but I know she is in a happier place stamping her heart out! My prayers are with her surviving family! May they find peace~
I love that you did a dedication of some of her projects!!
Posted by: vicki dutcher | November 08, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Thank you Lori (and Lisa) for putting this together. Katie touched more lives that we will ever realize. She was truly an angel in disguise. May she rest in peace and may her family and all those that loved her find comfort in the memories they share.
Posted by: Candy Fosta | November 08, 2011 at 02:51 PM
Dear Katie, you will truly be missed by a lot of people who loved you. I am happy though knowing that your pain and suffering has stopped. No doubt you are in heaven singing with the angels...and blogging about it! Prayers of comfort being sent to your family as well.
Posted by: Linda | November 08, 2011 at 10:31 AM
My heart and prayers go out to her husband and children. May God give them strenth in their time of need. I'm so glad I didn't put off sending her cards. I'm sure she's in heaven teaching the angels how to make pretty things.
Posted by: Mary Ann Huntington | November 08, 2011 at 09:57 AM
I am so sorry. This brought a tear to my eyes. I didn't know her or her work as I am brand new to paper crafting. Still this touches my heart. I will say a prayer for her family.
Posted by: Angie B | November 08, 2011 at 09:46 AM
May God bless Katie's family and bring them comfort. Katie will be missed so much by so many of us. She was indeed an inspiration to all, and we were blessed to have shared her creativity. She's in God's loving hands now.
Posted by: NanaConnie | November 08, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Katie's work was consistantly awe-inspiring. Thank you, Lori for posting this memorial. She will be missed terribly. I take comfort that she is no longer in pain, and can be on God's design team!
Posted by: Christi Bryant | November 08, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Although I live in Australia and have never met her or any of you my heart is truly saddened by this news- she gave so much inspiration to so many and as a newer blogger she made me feel worth trying most things- she will be sadly missed except for the amazing repertoire she has left behind - Prayers go to her family and all her friends whoever and wherever they may be. God Bless
Posted by: kathyS | November 08, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Katie always did such beautiful work. Thanks for posting these Lori.
She will be missed terribly but knowing she is with God is a huge comfort!
I'll look for you when I get there sweet Katie.
Hugs,
True :)
Posted by: True :D | November 07, 2011 at 10:31 PM