Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Hello again


Hi everyone,

I can't believe how long it has been since I last posted. To make this short,  I went on a cruise on the Allure of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world (picture a seventeen story floating hotel with more than 10,000 passengers and crew), and then onto Florida to spend some time with my sister. I had a fabulous time.  When I returned home, I baby-sat my two older grand-daughters for a few days, and then renovated my two upstairs bathrooms (that took a month; wow, what a mess), but the end results are amazing. I absolutely just love how it turned out. I then had to get ready for Scrapfest, where I designed and packaged my "make and take"; designed my new classes for April, May and June, and finally, here I am. Time just flew by.

My email has changed to nmanel@bell.net so put me in your address book.

Simon, owner of Pointers Scrapbooking store, has done it again. He's launched the cutest characters from Dreamerland designs, and I just love them. They are exclusive to Pointers, and I am teaching a class called "New Stamps, New Cards" featuring these adorable little girls. So if you are in the Toronto area, I would love to see you.

I'm using the ballerina image on the card I'm posting. I had so much fun designing her, especially because this is the card I gave my oldest granddaughter Maya for her 7th Birthday. She takes ballet and has to wear her long hair in a bun, and it really reminded me of her. I wanted the card to have some dimension so I added ribbon for the tutu. I used Cheerylyn flourish die, and stamped a script over it with pink ink. I am so happy with how she turned out, and Maya just loved it.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I would love to hear from you, so leave me a message and say hi. I will be back in a few days with more cards.

Hugs,

Nicky

9 comments:

Esther said...

Hi Nicky...happy to see your new post and esp the new e-mail address. Sounds like an amazing trip you had. Love your card and the way you used the flourish... Simon sure did do it again..the stamp is adorable.

Laurie said...

So great to see another of your fab cards posted, Nicky. It was so nice to see you yesterday and the card is even cuter in real life - I love it!

Heidi said...

The card is so cute that I love a lot! Too bad that I don't have a girl!!!

Bonnie said...

Nicky ... The card is adorable - no wonder Maya loved it! Another great job!

Cheryl said...

I love the little tutu on this girl. You did an awesome job on this card!

Anonymous said...

Hi Nicky,

You were an amazing teacher tonight. I feel so privileged that I was the only student. I love your elegant style.

It would be a delight to take another class with you.

Blessings,
Honey Bee (my online name)

Anonymous said...

what a lovely card!

DYana said...

good to hear from you again.10

Anonymous said...

I loved this class!!!! I would take over and over ...
Michelle