Wisteria. Tears and something cool. Really. Cool.

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How gorgeous are these girls.

Although my one isn't that gorgeous right now, lying in bed with somewhat of a broken heart after Daddy growled at her for not doing as she was asked, when she was asked.

"You do know that Daddy still loves you when he growls at you, right?" I'm saying to her in bed as her big eyes are looking at me with tears overflowing and little chin waivering trying to supress those tears.

"He's never done it before" she says. Well you got off lightly, I'm thinking… the boys have had your share, obviously! Or perhaps a short memory. Obviously. Or perhaps I'm the growlie parent. Interesting perspective. A big lesson learnt tonight.

It was another layout with BasicGrey Wisteria and a little Crate. I'm still using the diecut papers. Still loving them. Hoping they are good for another few months worth of layouts. No?

Looking forward to hopping the plane to Timaru on Saturday. Tomorrow's mission? Fudge.

Talking of the South Island. Scrapbook Outlet has something going on. it's cool, apparently, really cool. And if you blog about it you get a 'ticket in the draw' so here is my blog post about it, see more here and join in the blog linking to get your own tickets in the draw. You know. For whatever it is Andrea has planned.

Hey thanks everyone for your kind comments about the book. It's certainly hard to let go. For months I have been 'researching' without really realising. Noticing trends. Seeking out contributors. Talking with manufacturers. Researching galleries and message boards and watching what was going on. It's been hard to drop it all. Full credit to the publisher for recognising the troubled market though. And as they say , one door closes and another opens. We'll see.

My diary emptied out there for a bit. I've spent the entire week filling it back up with random things . Taking myself off long term leave. Adding my names on assignments. Making sure I keep the stress levels juuuuuust high enough to have me fidgety.

Wouldn't have it any other way.

laters

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20 responses to “Wisteria. Tears and something cool. Really. Cool.”

March 26, 2009

Beck C

Yeah, we’re looking forward to you hopping on that plane too! See you in two sleeps… Beck. Oh – do you eat cupcakes? I’m sure you would….. 🙂

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March 26, 2009

Beck C

Yeah, we’re looking forward to you hopping on that plane too! See you in two sleeps… Beck. Oh – do you eat cupcakes? I’m sure you would….. 🙂

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March 26, 2009

Beck C

Yeah, we’re looking forward to you hopping on that plane too! See you in two sleeps… Beck. Oh – do you eat cupcakes? I’m sure you would….. 🙂

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March 26, 2009

Beck C

Yeah, we’re looking forward to you hopping on that plane too! See you in two sleeps… Beck. Oh – do you eat cupcakes? I’m sure you would….. 🙂

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March 27, 2009

Bronwyn

Only one sleep to go – well I’m hoping anyway haven’t sleep so far this week toooooo excited – lol
See you tomorrow

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March 27, 2009

Bronwyn

Only one sleep to go – well I’m hoping anyway haven’t sleep so far this week toooooo excited – lol
See you tomorrow

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March 27, 2009

Bronwyn

Only one sleep to go – well I’m hoping anyway haven’t sleep so far this week toooooo excited – lol
See you tomorrow

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March 27, 2009

Bronwyn

Only one sleep to go – well I’m hoping anyway haven’t sleep so far this week toooooo excited – lol
See you tomorrow

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March 28, 2009

Barb

Gotta tell you how much I admire your attitude towards life. Everything. Your family business. Your parenting style. Your scrapbooking career. Nic, you rock. 🙂

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March 28, 2009

Barb

Gotta tell you how much I admire your attitude towards life. Everything. Your family business. Your parenting style. Your scrapbooking career. Nic, you rock. 🙂

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March 28, 2009

Barb

Gotta tell you how much I admire your attitude towards life. Everything. Your family business. Your parenting style. Your scrapbooking career. Nic, you rock. 🙂

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March 28, 2009

Barb

Gotta tell you how much I admire your attitude towards life. Everything. Your family business. Your parenting style. Your scrapbooking career. Nic, you rock. 🙂

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March 29, 2009

Nicola Armstrong

Ok, so it totally sucks that the Nic Howard Book No.2 is not happening RIGHT NOW and I am sure it SUCKS even more for you, but at least your publishers are responsible enough to recognise the market at the moment. We have had recessions before and this one will eventually move on to the boom again and by that time you will no doubt have EVEN more GREAT ideas to fill not only Book no.2 but possibly 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Trust you had a blast in Timiru, can’t wait to hear all about it!! Take Care.
Nic

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March 29, 2009

Nicola Armstrong

Ok, so it totally sucks that the Nic Howard Book No.2 is not happening RIGHT NOW and I am sure it SUCKS even more for you, but at least your publishers are responsible enough to recognise the market at the moment. We have had recessions before and this one will eventually move on to the boom again and by that time you will no doubt have EVEN more GREAT ideas to fill not only Book no.2 but possibly 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Trust you had a blast in Timiru, can’t wait to hear all about it!! Take Care.
Nic

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March 29, 2009

Nicola Armstrong

Ok, so it totally sucks that the Nic Howard Book No.2 is not happening RIGHT NOW and I am sure it SUCKS even more for you, but at least your publishers are responsible enough to recognise the market at the moment. We have had recessions before and this one will eventually move on to the boom again and by that time you will no doubt have EVEN more GREAT ideas to fill not only Book no.2 but possibly 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Trust you had a blast in Timiru, can’t wait to hear all about it!! Take Care.
Nic

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March 29, 2009

Nicola Armstrong

Ok, so it totally sucks that the Nic Howard Book No.2 is not happening RIGHT NOW and I am sure it SUCKS even more for you, but at least your publishers are responsible enough to recognise the market at the moment. We have had recessions before and this one will eventually move on to the boom again and by that time you will no doubt have EVEN more GREAT ideas to fill not only Book no.2 but possibly 3, 4, 5 & 6.
Trust you had a blast in Timiru, can’t wait to hear all about it!! Take Care.
Nic

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March 30, 2009

schmidthouse

Hi- I just found your blog from the Tarisota website and my comment has nothing to do with this particular day…I was just scanning some of your entries and noticed that you said you were supposed to publish a book and it was pulled by the publisher due to the recession. I am very sorry for that. It must be a disappointment. I do like your answer to that though. I was laid off of my job “due to restructuring and a way to deal with the recession”…maybe I should write them back and tell them I am not participating in the recession so I’ll be back Monday morning at 7:00am…nah, it wasn’t that good of a job anyway. I Know God has something better for me. It’s too bad these things are happening but it is neat to see that your words way down there in New Zealand can touch and amuse me way up here in Canada…thanx I needed that laugh today! I hope when you get the chance to publish your book it’s bigger and better than you dreamed the first time.

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March 30, 2009

schmidthouse

Hi- I just found your blog from the Tarisota website and my comment has nothing to do with this particular day…I was just scanning some of your entries and noticed that you said you were supposed to publish a book and it was pulled by the publisher due to the recession. I am very sorry for that. It must be a disappointment. I do like your answer to that though. I was laid off of my job “due to restructuring and a way to deal with the recession”…maybe I should write them back and tell them I am not participating in the recession so I’ll be back Monday morning at 7:00am…nah, it wasn’t that good of a job anyway. I Know God has something better for me. It’s too bad these things are happening but it is neat to see that your words way down there in New Zealand can touch and amuse me way up here in Canada…thanx I needed that laugh today! I hope when you get the chance to publish your book it’s bigger and better than you dreamed the first time.

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March 30, 2009

schmidthouse

Hi- I just found your blog from the Tarisota website and my comment has nothing to do with this particular day…I was just scanning some of your entries and noticed that you said you were supposed to publish a book and it was pulled by the publisher due to the recession. I am very sorry for that. It must be a disappointment. I do like your answer to that though. I was laid off of my job “due to restructuring and a way to deal with the recession”…maybe I should write them back and tell them I am not participating in the recession so I’ll be back Monday morning at 7:00am…nah, it wasn’t that good of a job anyway. I Know God has something better for me. It’s too bad these things are happening but it is neat to see that your words way down there in New Zealand can touch and amuse me way up here in Canada…thanx I needed that laugh today! I hope when you get the chance to publish your book it’s bigger and better than you dreamed the first time.

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March 30, 2009

schmidthouse

Hi- I just found your blog from the Tarisota website and my comment has nothing to do with this particular day…I was just scanning some of your entries and noticed that you said you were supposed to publish a book and it was pulled by the publisher due to the recession. I am very sorry for that. It must be a disappointment. I do like your answer to that though. I was laid off of my job “due to restructuring and a way to deal with the recession”…maybe I should write them back and tell them I am not participating in the recession so I’ll be back Monday morning at 7:00am…nah, it wasn’t that good of a job anyway. I Know God has something better for me. It’s too bad these things are happening but it is neat to see that your words way down there in New Zealand can touch and amuse me way up here in Canada…thanx I needed that laugh today! I hope when you get the chance to publish your book it’s bigger and better than you dreamed the first time.

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