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August 25, 2009      Nichole Heady      16 Comments

has been a bit crazy the last few days and I haven't had a chance to continue with my birthday blessings posts as originally planned.  These aren't the types of posts I like to rush, I like to be able to take the time I need to fully think through what I want to say.  I am working on the next installment and hope to have it up sometime tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by!

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  1. Roxanne says

    August 25, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday Nicole. No worries on taking the time you need. Life gets crazy at times for all of us. Thanks for these beautiful cards and reflections of the people you treasure. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading and seeing all of the history! Enjoy the next decade! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Ann says

    August 26, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    Loving your birthday posts Nichole. Thanks for sharing your life story – its sure been a wonderful one and I’m sure the best it yet to come. You are such a talent.

    Reply
  3. Quirky says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Hey there 🙂 Looking forward to your next birthday post!

    Loving all your stamps, cards and now I’m waiting at the edge of my seat for my PTI package to arrive!! 😀

    Reply
  4. Heidi S says

    August 26, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    I know what you mean! I missed the Blog Hop because of the same thing! Take your time so you can enjoy putting the posts together. We really enjoy them and you should be able to also.

    Reply
  5. Anne says

    August 26, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    You are so wise!! These posts are beautiful and I have enjoyed reading them. I like to write so I can appreciate where you are coming from when you say you like to take the time to compose them. I am anticipating with joy the next one, whenever it may be.

    Reply
  6. Kari D says

    August 26, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Thank you! It makes me feel better to know that even you, who seemingly has everything well planned and structured, has life interject itself! Perhaps there is hope for the rest of us! I agree with the previous comments! I so enjoy reading your birthday posts and believe they should be a joy versus an obligation for you as well. Take your time, we are here whenever your time permits the next installment of “The Birthday Celebration!”

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  7. CherylQuilts says

    August 26, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Take your time…I’ve enjoyed them and understand it’s a busy time. Hope you are enjoying it!

    Reply
  8. Rhonda H says

    August 26, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Nichole,
    I have seen some FABULOUS PTI color combos/ challenges on Dawn Mc’s blog. I wonder if there is a way all of them could be compiled on the PaperTrey website for reference…like all the papers and ribbons and buttons are grouped together, and you have the SU comparison…it would be great to have all your color combinations together. They are so helpful when planning a card!!! (Or even getting dressed! LOL!)

    THanks for considering this!

    Reply
  9. Toni Storie says

    August 26, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Can’t wait!

    Reply
  10. Kathi says

    August 26, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Have just now returned from our 2nd trip to Clarksville and Memories In Bloom. What fun to see all the PTI stamps all in one place! We were so hoping August release stamps would have arrived but never fear we’ll order online. And to see your sample things too was so much fun today. Would have just made our day if you’d dropped by to deliver more!!! Wish Georgie would have been there to tell her how much we enjoyed your birthday thanks to her.

    Reply
  11. Helen F. says

    August 26, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Nicole, your beautiful Birthday posts are so worth waiting for. I’ve enjoyed reading each and every one ~ and the photos from your past are just fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

    Reply
  12. Jan says

    August 26, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Nicole you shared with us the EK Success
    Scallop Punch you used on the tree but,
    which punch did you use on the Dark Choc
    to get the wavy border??? Love that card… Thank you for sharing your Creativity.

    Reply
  13. Ree Donnelly says

    August 27, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    Yes, I understand totally. I just want you to know your posts have been so touching and inspiring, not to mention thought-provoking. I look forward to more…

    Reply
  14. Rhonda H says

    August 27, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I just saw where Memories in Bloom carries your stamps. Is there any way you would consider offering them at our Little Rock, Arkansas LSS called “Scrapbook Corner”? The owner is Paula Beckius.

    Reply
  15. Efrat Kashat says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    That’s okay, take your time… You should enjoy it, not feel you ‘have’ to do that, of course! 🙂
    And thank you *so much* for those posts… they are priceless! You are priceless. Really-really.

    Thank you for influencing my life through your art. Thank you, thank you.

    Reply
  16. Noora says

    August 28, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    Beautiful….love the Cards and love how can you talk about all these ppl in such a unique way, I mean all the details you remmeber about these ppl is amazing…well, I guess like how Oprah says..love is in the details…

    Reply

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