To give you some indication of how fast time is going - my daughter Nicole is returning from her student exchange next week. She would have been away for 11 months. It is unbelievable how fast time has gone, even for those of us who were carrying on with life as usual, here in New Zealand. It just feels like a few months ago I was preparing for her to leave. She has had an amazing experience in the little town of Emmetsburg in Iowa. And, because she has been so happy, it has been so much easier for me to cope with. More, than I ever imagined possible. Nicole has very mixed feelings about coming home which is totally understandable because she doesn't know when she'll see her wonderful host family and American friends again. I had intended on sharing the little stationery set I made for Linda (Nicole's host mum), but in my haste to post it off, I forgot to take a photo. Don't you hate that when that happens!
Oh well...here's a photo of some more gift voucher holders I made earlier in the week instead.
Stamp Set: Baroque Motifs, Pocket Silhouettes
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Accesories: Envelope, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals
Hope you have a fabulous weekend.
Just thought I'd share the birthday card I made for my daughter Nicole who is in Emmetsburg, Iowa on her student exchange. She turns 17 years old today -although it's not the 17th in Iowa yet, because we're 19 hours ahead in New Zealand. Goodness knows where those years have gone?? If by chance you are reading this Nicole, I hope your day is filled with love and laughter and you have a wonderful birthday to remember. I love you xxx
I've cased the card from one we made a regional training earlier in the year, but used different designer paper because blue is Nicole's favourite colour.
Stamp Set: Crazy for Cupcakes, Polka Dot background stamp (retired)
Ink: Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Designer Paper: Blueberry Crisp
Accessories: Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Blender pen, Word Window punch.
Do you like my new blog make-over? My daughter Nicole gave it a new look and it only took her minutes to do!! If I'd done it, it would have taken me much longer, I assure you!
I really appreciate Nicole helping me out because I know she's been a bit crazy busy lately. She's heading off on a big adventure on Wednesday 21 July (in 24 short days time, which I know are going to zoom by) on an overseas student exchange, to the little town of Emmetsburg, in the state of Iowa, USA for 6 months. And, as if that isn't long enough, she then goes to Germany for 6 months. We don't know where in Germany at this stage.
To say I'm going to miss her is an understatement, but it's a trip of a lifetime and she'll have a fantastic time. The fact that she's going so far away seems quite surreal and the time until she leaves is going by too fast. There are so many things to do and so little time to do it. So, if I neglect to post as regularly as usual, you'll understand that I've got a very good excuse...Anyway, if you want to learn more about Nicole's exchange - check out her blog here... It makes a good read and gives you a bit more of an insight of where she's going.
And, in case any of you are wondering - no, there isn't a SU! demonstrator in Emmetsburg. I couldn't resist having a peek at their locator. The closest demo is in a town called Rolfe which is 23 miles (37 kms) away. No harm in looking..
Hope you're enjoying your weekend.
