While it is true that Nichole is the reason I experience hot flashes, heart palpitations, excitable trembling, dropped jaw dislocation and dry mouth anticipation every single month of my life (5th - 15th totally guaranteed :0) I have other reasons to appreciate what she has brought into my life ...
I found PTI as a person who loved stamping. But couldn't really 'make it work'. Thanks to Nichole's blog - especially this page here - I have found the confidence to create cards (which I actually LIKE), to give to the people I love. Through Nichole's inspiration I am giving boxed sets of gift tags, and projects like this, as hostess and thank you gifts. My hobby is suddenly turning into a great way to bless and encourage people - it isn't only about me and my space any more. And I'm thrilled with the quality of what I have to give. It isn't just second rate or {bored sigh} 'home made'.
I must admit to feeling daunted at having to create a card for this lovely lady! I mean HOW do you create a card for Nichole Heady???
So I turned to the Lady Herself for some inspiration! When I think of Nichole's work, I think of clean, classy, classic cards - with a subtle touch of BRILLIANCE!
When Nichole makes elegant cards for a special occasion - she seems to turn to Melon Berry quite often (as she did here). So that's where I went too :0)
This sentiment just seemed MADE for this occasion. Nichole, I really, really mean it!!
I didn't have Nichole's ability to add a 'subtle touch of BRILLIANCE", so my 'brilliance' comes from the addition of a bit of glitter :0)
And here is the inside. Again, I mean every single word.
Nichole, thank you. Thank you for the joy, colour and creativity you have brought into my life. Thank you for sharing your talents and abilities so freely with us all.
Thank you for designing beautiful stamps - and sourcing beautiful, quality products.
You have my sincere admiration and gratitude.
You truly do inspire me.
**000**
Materials: All Materials Papertrey Ink, Except - Versmark Pen, Versamark Ink, Rhinestones - Kaisercraft; Spellbinders label 4 die.
55 comments:
Stunning cards!!!! I agree, it's a bit scary to make something for someone you admire, and your cards are lovely, but at the end of the day the thought is what counts most... and you've obviously done a lot of thinking :)
Simply beautiful! I love the Nerina magic you added to your card - you inspire me! (as does Nichole too of course!)
You rock the one colour that I'm totally petrified of working with! I need to learn from you!
Hugs,
Aimes
x
This is truly beautiful! I love the glitter and the colors...it's just a fabulous card!
This is gorgeous Nerina! I love the color! And the glitter you added is just the right touch!
I agree, my life is in complete anticipation the 5th to 15th of every month ;) This is an amazing background you created with the new set. I love it!
Nerina, your post had me laughing and then teary eyed at your heart warming expression about what card making means to you. Then I glanced at your card and I thought I was looking at patterned paper!!! Wow!! That is just spectacular!! You have just inspired ME!! Gorgeous!!!
Stunning Nerina! Your cards always have the perfect touch of class.
Nerina, this card is so beautifully simple! Its just perfect!
Oh Nerina, you nailed that Nichole style! She is going to love this...the little subtle details you added to the embellishments are SURELY the WOW factor...excellent job!
This card is truly stunning. Your choice of stamp set and colors showed such thoughfulness. I think your sentiments were so pretty and absolutely came from the heart.
A beautifual, heartfelt card and sentiments.
Nerina this is STUNNING!! I LOVE everything about it!
gorgeous!!
Your card is beyond beautiful, and your message to Nichole is so touching!
Very elegant card. Love the sparkles.
WOW! Stunning card. There isn't anything I don't love about it!
Breathtaking! I think that background is just fabulous!
Gorgeous and elegant as is everything you create!
Beautiful!! LOVE the sentiment, definitely perfect for the occasion!
Beautiful!!!
So beautiful Nerina ...... the sentiment is just right ..... I think she inspires us all!!!
Drop-dead gorgeous, Nerina! A lovely card and lovely words about Nichole. Well said!
Drop-dead gorgeous, Nerina! A lovely card and lovely words about Nichole. Well said!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! This really is a stunner! Nichole will LOVE IT!!
Lovely, lovely card Nerina! You have definitely captured Nichole's style. It's a beautiful tribute from a beautiful lady like yourself. :o)
I agree with everybody here. Absolutely gorgeous. Love the soft colors and the card is elegant. I can't wait to receive my order to play with this stamp set.
Nerina this is stunning!!!!
This is just gorgeous!!! What a stunning card! I am a bit of a melon-berry-a-phobe, but maybe I'll take a stab at it now.
Simply STUNNING! Wowzers!
Shame on you! Now I want this flourish set...I mean what you have done with this is out of this world beautiful and simple and elegant and sophisticated! You have a standing ovation from me!! :)
oh, my! i love how you used just half of the label - your card is simply elegant.
Okay, you win the prize for "first person on the blog hop to make me run and add something to my shopping cart"! I didn't order Embellishments this month, but I'm going to have to now. I love what you've done with it even more than what the design team did. Awesome job!
I never desired to own any Melon Berry until now. Your card is drop dead gorgeous. Just love the orange and white together - it's so fresh and contemporary!
This is a very classy card! I love the glitter that you added!
Just a beautiful and elegent card, Nerina! Love your work!!
Absolutely gorgeous, Nerina! Perfect card for Nichole!
Gorgeous Nerina! Absolutely stunning - love how you added the touches of glitter to the embellishments!
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Beautiful Nerina! Just beautiful!
So very pretty, Nerina! I love the bits of glitter, they add such sparkle and the colors are lovely!
Just beautiful!
PERFECTION, as always! Your cards are always so inspiring. And so very appropriate as a thank you for Nicole!
Ohhhh, lovely as always! The colors just speak to me!
Sandy (Sankada)
I really think your card is so lovely and reflects your personality on the forum; lovely as well.
I adore this background oyu have made. It is so unique. Fantastic. Lx
Just amazing, Nichole is just going to love it!
I love the pattern you've created with the flourish stamps and hints of glitter. Beautiful work!
Pretty card. I didn't get this set but now you are making me rethink that though.
Nerina, this is stunning as always! The sentiment is perfect and I love the new set that you used. Perfect.
Just completely beautiful Kerry!!!
So elegant and beautiful.
Nerina, your card is gorgeous and so elegant. I really love your work.
Nerina, this is wonderful! I love the way you stamped those flourishes and added glitter. And the sentiment is perfect for Nichole and so true!! Really gorgeous!
Gorgeous is an understatement! love the card and the sentiment is perfect!
This is gorgeous, you certainly captured the essence of Nichole here!
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