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Tuesday, 17 February 2009

A CARD, ANOTHER APOLOGY, AND A NEW HOME!!!!!!

Oh my goodness! I really can't believe that it's been so many MONTHS since I last posted!!!!
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around to visit you all, or replied to your emails.
I always seem to be apologising for not keeping up with you all, when you are all so very sweet to still drop by to leave me messages, and I really hope that you will all forgive me!

The reason that I have been so busy is because we decided to make quite a big decision to quit living in London, and move 150 miles away!

We have been spending a LOT of time commuting between both places while I still stayed on at my job, but are now ready to make the move permanently. ( So I hope that you can understand why I had no time to create or visit your blogs!)

Now I'm going to have to apologise to you all AGAIN!!! as Our Internet will soon be disconnected here, so I will have very limited access to visit you and may also disappear again until we have it connected again at our new home. ( where I finally have a crafting room all of my very own!!!! Ahhhhh! pure bliss!!!!!!!

So please bear with me, I fully intend to return to blogging and catch up with all your gorgeous creations again!

And Ta da! I DO actually have a card to share with you! ( which I made in October!!) I made this card for my Auntie Sandra's 60th Birthday! and I thought that this Sarah Kay image would be perfect, as she loves anything in an "old fashioned" style. I created the message using my computer, and the beautiful felt flowers were sent to me in the lovely RAK shown in the post below from
Risa. (thank you! I love them!)

Thank you all so much again for your friendship, I'll catch up with you all again once we are settled into our new home! Love Nicola xx

29 comments:

Marlou said...

well its soooo great to have you back Nicola, I couldn't believe it when I seen your post pop up on my sidebar :) of course we all fully understand Nicola and we all haven't forgotten you either, sometimes life gets in the way, as it does :) LOL im delighted about your new move and new craft room!! you will love it a space for all your crafty things. Loving this card Nicola, and huge hugzz xx take care

Marci Knecht said...

I'm so glad to see you back on your blog! I was really getting worried that something had happened to you. Such a relief to know that you're okay.

I hope you'll share some photos of your new home. Hugs.

LIZZEE said...

Wow good luck congrats to you and enjoy your new craft space..Settle down everyone will still behere

Alison said...

Fabby news Nicola so good to have you back blogging. This is my new blog address now too lol. This card is scrumy. Look forward to having you back again in operation whenever you can. Huge hugs, Alison x

Viv said...

What a pleasant surprise to get the Feedblitz notice! How exciting for you!!! I hope the move is northish then you'd be near me!LOL
I love the card you made for your Aunty. You haven't lost your touch girl, have you! It's fabulous.
I'll be waiting impatiently for your next news.
Happy new home!!!
Viv xxx

pescbrico said...

This is a very lovely card! :) I'M so glad things seems to be settling down. I will love visiting you when ever you will have time to post :) Have a wonderful day!

Debby said...

Nicola so nice to see you back posting.Good luck with your new home and your own happy room!!
Such a pretty card too!!
hugs,
Debby

Bubbles said...

GReat to see you back Nicola even if it is only briefly Lol! Hope your move goes well and that you will soon settle in to your lovely new home, ooo... your own craft room how lucky!
Your card is gorgeous, I love the colours and the image is adorable.
Take care,
Joanne x

Bunny-Zoe's Blog said...

I got so excited when I see your name flash up in my reader. Your card is gorgeous and just the sweetest image. I hope your move went smoothly and you are settling in. That is so great that you will have a new craft room.. I can only dream. Big Hugs, Nikki x

Zoe said...

Hello Nicola, I love the sweet sarah kay image and I love the details.
love
Zoe
xxxx

gina said...

Hi Nicola, Ohhh it is nice to see you back again, even if it is for a quick pit stop before you are back full time :) hope the house move is not too stressfull for you, it must be hard moving so far, hope the internet gets sorted soon, take care
Hugz Gina xxx
Oh and of course a gorgeous card xx

Terrie B x said...

Oh My Nicola...Always here for you!!!you never have to apologise lurvrly one:)cos we all have times when things get in the way....
I`am delighted tho!!!!!!Yaaah to see a post and know you are ok...
Well Massive
`Congrats` on your move hope you are very Happy..
I wish you all you wish yourself and much more!!!
`Thankyou` for stopping by Nicola..
`Much Love` to you and yours.....
Take care `amigo`:)~X~
Your card is as beautiful as always:)~X~(((hugs)))

Stacey said...

Congrats on the big move! I used to do a 4 hour commute every day so I know exactly how exhausting it is :o)

Ooh, your own craft room.... you are going to be creating up a storm in no time!

Great to have you back! ~x~

Deb said...

Hi Nicola, so good to see you back! Great news that you are about to move out of London and gain a craft room! Yeah!
Hope all goes well with the move, make sure you sort the craft room first hehe!
Love your card, such a sweet image and I love the layering!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments, look forward to seeing more of your fabulous creations when you can! take care hun Debx

Diane said...

Yay!!! You're back! I missed your blog,such exciting news!!!
Looking forward to see your creativity again Nicola!
Beautiful card you made for your aunt,I'm sure she loved it!
WELCOME BACK!!!

Risa Malieta W. said...

Welcome back Nicola!
I was so surprised and happy to see your name in my comment section:)
I'm glad to here that you are settled into your new place and that you love it. Moving can be exhausting and I can only imagine how tiring it has to be commuting 300 miles a day! At any rate, I'm so glad that you are back.
Your card is beautiful as ever! Your image is adorable and the added embellishments are awesome. Take care and don't stay away too long.
Hugs
Risa:)

ScrapMomOf2 said...

Hi Nicola!! How are you? Wow, you are SUPER busy!! A move!?! Wow, I know how exhausting and time-consuming that can be! Good luck! A craft room? Wow, that is pure bliss! Take care! Great to see a post from you!

Your card is gorgeous! TAKE CARE!!

Glee said...

Nicola, how wonderful it is to hear from you....welcome back!!!!! Congratulations on your new home and your new craft room! How exciting!!!!

scrappyhour said...

Glad to know that you are still around. I know that I have missed seeing all of your fab creations. It will be good have you back around regularly once you get settled into the new house and have everything hooked back up.

Big hugs,
Michelle

Tammy James said...

Hi Nicola,
The card is just simply beautiful. TFS.
Enjoy your new craft room and we'll see you when you are back again.

Edleen said...

Nicola!!! miss you!!!
no apologies needed as we all have our own things going on in Life :)

but of course i'm glad to see you back again and that's a really pretty card :)

you make me miss London already! enjoy the weekend and hope to see you soon :)

Take care!

tracie said...

Hi Nicola, nice to see you back hun. Love this card, absolutely gorgeous and such pretty details, I bet your Aunt loved it.
Good luck with your new home and wow a new craft room sound fabulous, look forward to seeing more of your wonderful creations soon.
Have a great weekend
Hugs
Trace :)x

M@risk@ said...

Yeah you're back. I checked in so many times and was wondering what kept you so busy. No need to apologise because you had lots of things on your mind. Wish you a very good weekend and a big hug.
xMariska
P.s. lovely card!

Julie said...

How exciting for you!...lovely card and look forward to more when your craft room is up and running. Hope it all goes smoothly. x

craftyb said...

Hi Nicola, good luck with everything going on...it's been a stressful time for you but I'm sure you're looking forward to it all settling down again...and getting your very own new "toy" room! bx

Anne said...

Hi Nicola, great to see you back! I'm so jealous of your craft room in your new place :) Looking forward to hearing more from you once you're all settled and connected again.
Take care,
Anne xx
Oh, and cute card, love it :)

Shashi Nayagam said...

I was just begining to wonder about you. Glad to know all is well at your end and your move was successful. Look forward to some eye candy when you are ready to blog again.

Shashi Nayagam said...

I was just begining to wonder about you. Glad to know all is well at your end and your move was successful. Look forward to some eye candy when you are ready to blog again.

~KRISTY~ said...

JUST WANTED TO POP IN TO SAY HI HOPE YOUR DOING GOOD AND STILL CREATING!!! I HAVE A NEW BLOG, YOU WILL HAVE TO POP IN FOR A VISIT!