Friday, February 4, 2011

changes

Hi Everyone!

You may have read over on Nichole's blog that I decided not to renew my design team contract with Papertrey Ink this year.  Thanks so much to Nichole, Julie, Jane, and everyone at Papertrey Ink for everything.  It has been a great experience designing for Papertrey Ink over the last 2 1/2 years.  One of my favorite parts has been getting to know the rest of the design team ladies a little better.  They are an amazing bunch to work with!  Nothing big is going on.  I just decided it was time for a change for me personally.  I'll still be stamping and paper crafting so I hope you'll keep coming by my blog to visit.

Have a great weekend!

Niki


77 comments:

Cathy Weber said...

I can't even finish Nichole's post without telling you how sorry and sad I am you will not be with PTI anymore. I will miss your creations more than you can know. I follow your blog and will continue to do so, but I am so, so sorry you won't be creating things with everything new from PTI. Wow, I will miss you, but wish you well in whatever you choose to do.

Robin said...

I just want you to know that you will be greatly missed. I always love coming to your blog in the DT posts to see what you have created and your work is very inspirational. I wish you the best in your future endeavors but know that you will definitely be missed!

Cassandra said...

I agree with everything Cathy has said. I have loved all your PTI projects and will miss the distinctly Niki Estes take on things. All the very best and I will continue to follow your blog as you have provided alot of inspiration to me when my creativity was low. Thanks for all your lovely work.

Dana said...

Was def sad to read that... I wanted more stamp designs by you!!
Good luck with everything!

Mary K said...

I'm sad to hear that, but I can completely understand how you might want more time to spend with your little ones while they're growing up and a little more freedom to create without being on a timeline. I'll still come visit and see what you're up too. Take care!

Lori Winters said...

Hi Niki, Wishing you the best in whatever comes your way... you have given us so much of your time and talent and I thank you for that. I have enjoyed your posts over the years and will continue to visit your site to see what you will be up to.... Until then... enjoy your life and family!!!

Joan B said...

Love your work no matter what you are using!

sandy said...

Niki, I love your cards and coloring and all the PTI projects you have done. I hope you will continue to show us what you do with new PTI products that you get in the future!

Karen H. said...

I will definitely miss you on the PTI design team - I love your style and I will definitely keep visiting your blog. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Gabby said...

I loved your work and found PTI through you. Thank you! All of your projects are quality and creative and inspiring. I will certainly continue to follow your blog. Time is precious and you can't rewind the clock so ... value and enjoy every minute ... however you choose to spend it. We all luv ya! :)

Lisa Johnson said...

You are so talented Niki... and such a great person. You will be greatly missed from the team for sure. Hugs!
Leese

Amber Hight said...

Oh Niki I was bummed to read that you won't be designing for PTI anymore, I always looked forward to your projects! Well good for you for keeping your priorities where they need to be:) I'll be stalking your blog still no matter WHERE you go;)

Colleen said...

You know I'll be following you on your blog no matter what you are doing!

Linda said...

I am so sad to see you leave PTI. I just love your clean style of designing. Hands down, you have been my favorite designer. I will truly miss your inspiration.

Joy Taylor said...

I am so sad at this news that you have decided to stand down from PTI, but fully understand that some things you have to do in order for life to keep going. I will certainly be back to share in on your beautiful creations, I love your work! hugs!

Juli said...

My first reaction when I saw the news on Nichole's blog was "Nikiiii, please don't go!" But I admire your decision to put your family first,especially with your newest little one! :) You have always had some of THE cutest cards on your blog and I will be back to visit. The best of everything to you!

Mendi Yoshikawa said...

I too will miss seeing your take on the new Papertrey ink stamps that come out each month. You have always been one of my favorite designer team members over there. I'm sure it's easy to get burnt out on so many projects month after month though. I wish you a happy new crafty future! :)

Carol said...

Oh Nicki I'm so sad that you will be leaving PTI because you designs have always been so inspirational and 'doable' if you know what I mean. Thank you so much for all your blog posts, not just the PTI ones. I wish you lots of luck with the future and your lovely family, but I'll still be following your blog.
Hugs
Carol x

Karen Brandt said...

You will be missed! I will continue to follow your blog as I love your work, and wish you and your family all the best!

Michele aka derbylea said...

So sad to see you leave PTI. You'll be missed

Laurie W. said...

OH Niki I will miss your PTI posts but will continue to visit and see all of your beautiful creations!

Stephanie Mino said...

I'm so sad that you are leaving PTI....I just love your creations and love following your blog......at least that still will not end. I wish you luck with your future and family and hope to see many more lovely creations in the future.

nina said...

Oh my gosh! What a loss to PTI and all their fans. You will be sorely missed on the DT. I still look forward to seeing your other creations; I just love your style and can always find inspiration here. Best wishes!

Amy Wanford (Aimes) said...

*sob* so it's really true? Oh Niki I know you're stepping down for the right reasons but I hope you know just how missed you'll be! Not only amongst the PTI DT but with us mere bloggers too! I'll still be hopping here frequently in the hope you'll still be making some fabulous creations in the future....!
HUGS!
Aimes
x

Kelly Schirmer said...

Oh Niki, you will be missed! I have loved watching you create ever since those days when I first "met" you on Splitcoaststampers! I will still be checking up on you and your amazing creations! Best wishes to you and your lovely family!

Laurel Beard said...

Nicki, I commend you on making the decision to cut back and spend more time with your family. I have one child, a 5 year old, and every day I feel he growing so much that I say to myself I wish I could just freeze time! I love your work. You are my COPIC COLORING MASTER so now matter who you are or are not designing for, I don't care. I will always follow your blog!

Linda W said...

Thank you for all your inspiration. Your talents will be truly missed. I will still visit your blog to see what you're doing. Maybe you'll drop by the forum occasionally. Enjoy your family. They grow up so fast.

Gerri K said...

Niki,
I'll miss your PTI designs but look forward to whatever you do. Some of your creations have been my all time favorites. And I'm sure there will be more from you in the future.

Bev J. said...

Wishing you the best. Will still look for your cards and projects here.

Kelly B said...

So sorry to hear you're leaving PTI! You have been such an inspiration to me, Niki and I know I will continue to watch and learn from you. Best of luck in all you do!

Hollie Shepard said...

Seems I am not the only one who will miss seeing your work over at the Papertrey blog! I am glad I found your blog and that was because of Papertrey! I love your work!

paula e. said...

as soon as i read the news on nichole's blog, i wanted to click over to yours. i am so sorry you will not be a part of pti design team this year, but i totally understand your reason for leaving and i respect and admire you for that! i have long admired your creativity and spirit that shows through in your card and creations. best wishes to you and your lovely family. i will check in on your blog frequently. take care-

Suzanne Russell said...

You will certainly be missed, Niki, but I have the utmost respect for your decision. Beauty and creativity applied to raising your children will be the most rewarding project of your life. Live it well! Have a great 2011.

Diane Jaquay said...

I'm sad that you're leaving PTI, but that certainly won't stop me from visiting your blog! You know how much I love and admire your work :)

Jennifer Ferrell said...

Hi Niki,
I have enjoyed following you over the years and look forward to continue getting my feedblitz emails! I hope you find happiness down this new path you are taking.
Kind regards,
Jennifer ferrell

Nadine (wahinelei) said...

You will be sorely missed Niki! I've always your work, especially your bold use of colors and your pp combinations. I've case'd your work many a time! ;o)
I'll continue to check out your work cuz' I need my Niki fix! Hugs and best wishes to you and the family.

Christina M said...

Although I'm sad to hear that you will no longer be designing for PTI, I wish you the very best in the next chapter of your life! You are always amazingly inspiring, no matter what products you use, so as long as you are creating something I will be stalking your blog to see it! All the best to you, Niki!

Leigh Ann Baird said...

I'll miss seeing your monthly DT projects for PTI--you are one of my favorite designers.

kitty said...

So very sorry to learn that you are leaving PTI. Your contributions have always been among my favorites - clean, simple, and creatively unique. No one does it like you! I will continue to follow your blog and wish you well on dedicating more time to life's most important job: being a MOM!

Lee Anne said...

I'll miss seeing your spin on all of the new products, but will still visit your blog as often as you post. I've always loved your style and will continue to admire that! Good Luck!

Carol R said...

I definitely will be keeping up with your blog. I find your work so fresh and so pretty. Having three little ones really fills your day. Have fun with your family and enjoy the journey ahead.

BeverlyBL said...

So sorry you are leaving but certainly understand the reason. I love your style and do hope that you will find a little time for blogging. Thanks for all the wonderful projects over the years.

Trudie Vick said...

Niki, I am a late comer to the PTI Fan Club but as others have voiced "YOU WILL BE MISSED". You are such a talented artist, please continue to showcase your work when time permits. Thanks for all you've done.

Debra B. said...

Niki, I wish you the VERY best with your future endeavors, and especially with your family. I've so enjoyed all of your wonderful creations. I'll continue to visit your blog.

Mary Anne P said...

Thank you Niki, for all your post these past few years. So enjoyed following you and PTI.
Your have been blessed with a lovely family and I can understand that you would love more time with them.
You amazed me earlier this year with all your postings and your busy schedule with a new baby.
Will continue following you and your georgous coloring skill. All the best.

Alyssa S said...

I think it's safe to say that you will be GREATLY missed at PTI; however, we will all still follow and comment and love everything that you do! I personally cannot imagine getting all that you do done along with having 3 children! You are a super woman! Enjoy life with a little less DT work :o) Looking forward to all that you have to give here

Tricia Dee said...

Hey, Niki!
While we will all miss your PTI designs, I want to applaud your courage to make changes in your life, big or small! All the best to you and your family -

jen shears said...

Hey Niki! You will obviously be missed!! I loved seeing your PTI creations- and Butterfly dreams is a GO-TO set for me!!!! I wish you success!

Peggy Sue said...

You certainly will be missed. But, wish you much happiness. You will never regret any time spent with your family.

Karen said...

Sorry to hear you're stepping down. I'll miss you on the DT line up. You have great style and it's always inspiring. I'll be sure to check out your blog.
Best wishes for the future!

Beth C said...

I'm not a frequent commenter but I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your contributions to PTI. I don't have a lot of time to browse blogs but I always visited yours during PTI release time. I love your style. Good luck with your change.

Allyson said...

I just love every card you create, so I'll be stopping by your blog anyway, but I'm sure they will miss you on their team! I hope you enjoy having more time with your beautiful family. ;-) Cheers!

Verona H said...

My PTI order came this a.m. and in it was "School Time stamps--Designs by Niki Estes". We will miss you, your designs and card ideas. I wish you well in your endeavors.

Gladys said...

All the best! Love your work and will keep alook out on your blog.

Dana said...

Is it silly of me to admit that I got tears in my eyes over this? You were always my favorite Niki, and will be sorely missed. I loved that you began as a forum member. Your work will continue to inspire me though and I look forward to visiting you regularly. *sniff sniff*

Bev Gerard said...

I know your talents will be missed at PTI, Niki. At the same time, I for one, completely understand 'time for a change'. It's not as though your creations will cease, just moving in a different direction ... and that can be good for one's creative spirit.
Best wishes as you find new challenges!
~Bev

Christie said...

I'm going to miss seeing your PTI creations! I love your work. Best wishes to you!

Julia Diane said...

Oh Nikkie... you are such a blessing to me.. I check your blog each and every day and am always amazed by your style & art. I so appreciate your willingness to share your talents. And isn't it exciting how God changes the seasons in our lives and creates new adventures along the way. Just enjoy your family and thanks so much for sharing. I will continue to check on you daily.

Ingrid Danvers said...

You'll be missed, Niki. I'm sad to see you go, but I can understand that you would like to spend more time with your little ones. I'll continue to follow your blog. I love to come over here for inspiration.

Alice Roushia said...

Niki, you are one of my all time favorite designers as you know. I will miss your new designs every month, but you will still be there for me to see your creations when you get the chance. Good luck in whatever your ventures are, but family is far more important. Cherish your children always and this time when they are young. Good luck and I know I will be seeing your inspiratiion in the future.

Annamaria Miller said...

I will definitely miss all your beautiful PTI creations. I will continue to follow your blog as I love all your creations. Best wishes to you and your family.

Amy G. said...

Oh, Niki, I'm going to miss you on the PTI design team. I love your cards and occasional scrapbook pages. I am always blown away by your background building skills. I've more recently been wowed by your coloring skills. I absolutely LOVE your Butterfly Dreams set. I use it very often -- even when I don't need the butterflies on a card (even though I use them a lot), I often pull it out for the sentiments. It really is one of my most-used sets. Thank you for your beautiful work and your sweet spirit. I'm sooooo keeping you in my Google reader. :)

Melissa Phillips said...

Hugs sweet Niki....I think the world of you and your incredible talent, sweet, genuine personality, and incredible devotion to your loved ones. I hope our paths will cross again someday.
Your friend,
Melissa

Renee V. (happystamper05) said...

Niki - I will definitely be missing you on the design team but completely understand and respect your priorities. And yes, I will still be a follower of yours. You are truly talented and I love your projects.
All the best to you...always,
Hugs...

BethieJ said...

Niki I was so SAD to read that this AM! You will be MISSED.. of course I will still be visiting your blog!!
Have a GREAT day!

Ivelisse Cruz said...

Oh my Gosh, I just cant believe your not gonna be anymore with PTI...I love love love youre work, I think u have a unique stile, I will anyways continue to visit ur blog ofcourse, Im one of your loyal followers, Good luck!!!

velta said...

Oh My Niki ~ You will certainly be missed my me... You have been a very, very favorite designer for Paper Trey Ink...I know you have a lot going on in your life right now, but I just had to comment how much I will miss your PTI inspiration...Don't think I won't be back visiting...I absolutely WILL!! You have inspired me "much!"

Alison Behan said...

Niki, you were/are one of my all time favourite scrappy people. I LOVE anything that you do. I'll miss you over at PTI but I wish you well on your choice and time spent with your littlies is time you can never get back once it's missed.

Denise (peanutbee) said...

I TOTALLY get that...sometimes it's just time for a change. :)

Jessie McLaughlin said...

Niki will miss your designs at PTI but will still catch you on your blog! I enjoy your work and look forwards to seeing more in the future!

Barb Ferber said...

I will miss your PTI creations, but someone else said it best here....I know I will love your work no matter what you are using! I will definitely be checking out your blog like I always do. Best to you and your family!!

Sharon Holden (Shazaussie) said...

I'm sorry to see you leave PTI Niki but I know I can always visit your blog for some great inspiration. Best wishes on all you future endeavors!

Michele Boyer said...

Changes are tough, but I wish you the very best, no matter *what* you're doing! (You *know* I'll still visit!) :)

Jeanne said...

Niki, you will be missed by all of us! I have so enjoyed your contributions with the PTI Design Team. You have been so encouraging, helpful within in the forum and how to use the PTI Gallery. I have followed you for so long! I hope that you will continue to share your inspirations with all of us. I hope that you will enjoy more time with your family and that you will continue to share your creativity. I will follow. Take care.

Marie L said...

When I opened Nicole's blog and saw the pictures of all the ladies I immediately thought....where is Niki... I will miss not seeing your PTI work but I also enjoy all your other creations.
Thanks for all your inspirations.

Tracy said...

Wow, I can't believe you're really leaving the PTI team! I remember how you tried and tried for years to get on the team and all of us in the forum were so excited for you when you did. I'm sure everyone will miss you there Niki, best of luck.

Alice W. said...

i am always a fan no matter where you go!! =)