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B-day

2010-01-19T06:18:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone well I have been MIA because my mojo ran away from home and wont come back anyone know how to catch it and bring it home when it belongs LOL
this is the best I could do at the moment. Sorry to all my blogging friends if I havent commented on your blogs just been out of it

I got some new spellbinders dies flowers and the labels so thought I would use them on this card
dont know where the paper is from it was in my scrap pile
used white sheer ribbon that I dyed with SU creamy carmel to match the papers
some pearls
the inside is a MS punch which I love

Hope everyone is well Hugs to all

Anniversary cream with charm

2009-09-25T11:17:00.001-04:00

trying to get my mojo back been away for a bit taking care of my MIL etc and now just cant find the mojo so this is the best I could come up with LOL

stamped white CS with clear ink used some white emboss pwd and heated so it would pop than inked creamy carmel all over. used wht sheer ribbon and ran it thru the creamy carmel to match the card. small pearls on the scallop (not easy to apply LOL)
Prima flower was white just rub the Carmel ink on it
the charm is from M jewlery dept love the vintage look of it

Supplies Used:
CS        SU WW & Creamy Carmel
MS       branch punch
SU    Scallop punch
Stamp   Inkadinkado
Charm   Michael jewlery dept
Flower   Prima
Pearls     MS
Ribbon   sheer white from M dots & dash

thanks so much for visiting have missed you all
Hugs
Norine

Blue daisy

2009-08-26T09:45:00.003-04:00

just had to do another Flourish daisy love this stamp LOL
this for the challenge on Flourish to use some kind of pearls so I hope liquid pearls counts

pretty simple card matted yo yo yellow SU onto white card base than matted blue SU and ran that thru big shot using the sizzix lace emboss fld inked a bit of white on the dots so they would pop
stamp daisy on whisper white colored with SU watercolor crayons
sponged some yo yo yellow around the flowers
added ribbon and some yellow liquid pearls
punched the mats with ticket corner punch SU

thanks so much for stopping by have a great day
Hugs
Norine

Friend

2009-08-20T15:50:00.004-04:00

this card is for the Flourishes chall we were to use the colors red/olive/black and a neutral
since I just got my new daisy stamps I had to use them LOL what a pretty set just love all the stamps they make such a great quality and so very pretty. take a look at the web site here

this is a 5x7 card

Card base is cream than I matted with SU real red, olive and black
stamped the daisy on the cream and colored with SU watercolor crayons
added liquid pearls to the centers
blk gems and sheer black ribbon
ran the olive mat thru the big shot to emboss (which most of is covered LOL)
rounded the corners of all mats with the SU punch
punched the olive top piece with the SU scallop punch than scored it
friend is from this set also

thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Great News!!!!

2009-08-19T10:44:00.001-04:00

My DN is home from Iraq, cant tell you how happy I am. Please keep the soldiers that are still there in your thoughts and prays
Hugs
Norine

Publish Post

Peachy Keen I won yippee!!!

2009-08-18T14:13:00.003-04:00

I cant believe I won. I have been a big fan of peachy keen for many years. I have always used the patterns they have for decorative painting and now they have the cutest stamps ever.
If you haven't seen them go here and take a look HERE but be careful because they are the cutest and you will be opening your wallets LOL. You can also pick up there cute blinkie for your blog

Thanks again to Kathy and the DT your the best
Hugs
Norine

Sunshine flower

2009-08-17T11:08:00.002-04:00

this is for the Peachy Keen chall this week but think I am late LOL I love those stamps and these are just the cutest ones

Supplies:
MS girl paper pack love that paper
SU watercolor crayons to color the flower
cut the oval free hand since I didnt have anything big enough to fit her LOL
dollar stamp
gems
SU ticket punch have to stop using that or I will wear it out LOL
Elmers glue and MS glitter on the tiny butterfly

thanks so much for visiting me and all the super sweet comments
If anyone has any tips on how to take good pics of your cards I would appreciate it
Hugs
Norine

Dear Friend

2009-08-15T11:05:00.002-04:00

just a very simple card but you know had to use my new SU dear friend set LOL

supplies:
SU Barely Banana Paper
Wisper White
used the big Shot to cut my nestie ovals and embossed with swiss dots
some sheer ribbon that was white but ran it thru the yellow ink pad so it matches
SU eyelet lace punch
gems
a bit of sponging

thanks so much for stopping by and I wanted to thank everyone for all the wonderful comments it means alot to me
Hugs
Norine

Peony

2009-07-29T10:12:00.005-04:00

I am trying to pratice doing the sponged backgd so be gentle LOL

I used SU blue & Lavender inks for the background and a bit of sun yellow around the flower
basic blk CS and whisper wht for the base and mats
corner ticket punch love that punch
blk pearls & sheer blk ribbon
Stamps: Dear Friend SU
Peony Flourishes

I have a long way to go but starting to get the hang of it. Wasnt going to post this not liking it much but hey might as well post all good and not so good

Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Note card white embossed bkgd

2009-07-15T11:54:00.004-04:00

well I have become a stampin up girl, I know it took me long enough LOL thanks to my rep Jessica she is the best and you can find her site by clicking here I love this red rose paper & inks so pretty. really love my ticket punch

I took whisper wht paper and stamp a leaf backgd with clear ink than did a wht emboss pwd and heated it. Once dry I inked the red rose all over the leaf pattern and love the way it looks really makes the white embossed image pop.
I cut my Spellbinder flower and embossed and inked some of it added some gems and ribbon. very simple yet I think pretty and can be used for any occasion
Let me know what you think?

Just a note I am not a demo for SU just a buyer of all they sell LOL

thanks for stopping by it means alot to me
Hugs
Norine

Purse Box

2009-06-30T21:40:00.008-04:00

I saw this cute purse on Maria's blog which you can find here she did a great job not only on the purse but with the directions on how to do it. Thanks Maria I would suggest you head over to her blog she does some great cards

I made this for a friend's B-day I think it came out cute and of course I will fill it with cards

supplies:
DP basic grey
CS paper company
Flw Prima
used nesties emboss fld etc for the cards

Sorry for all the pics just wanted to show the whole purse
thanks for looking
Hugs
Norine

Rose #346

2009-06-26T08:43:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone Well its been a long time since I posted. My sister has recovered and is doing great so I am home again. I have missed all of you and hope to get back in the swing of card making and blogging again.

Card: used the sizzix frame cut using foam
I dont know who makes this paper but it is one of my favorites which I knew LOL
used distress ink to color the rose
Prima flower
thanks for looking
Hugs
Norine

Update on my sister's surgery

2009-04-07T18:50:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to thank everyone that has kept my sister in your thoughts & prays. She is home and doing very well, everyday she gets a bit stronger.

It has been a long time since I had 3 kids running around and all that laundry LOL. they are off from school this week so at least no running to school and sports. think I will need a vacation after this LOL

thanks again I really appreciate it and really miss looking at all the blogs but will be back soon

Hugs

Norine

#35 Easter Basket my last card for a while

2009-03-27T12:34:00.009-04:00

First I just wanted to thank everyone who comments on my cards, you are all so sweet and talented. I will not be on for awhile since my sister has to have open heart surgery and has 3 small children. I will be going there to help her along with my other sister.
If I could ask a favor just keep her in your thoughts & prays, I would really appreciate it. I will miss seeing all your cards and just wanted you to know why I am not commenting on them LOL

Now for the card this is just a simple card but thought it was kind of cute
I used a premade embossed card from DCWV and just chalked it
basket is cut with my cricut using doodlecharms cart, than run thru the big shot with the swiss dot folder
used some Daisy flower trim
eggs and flower were also cut with the cricut and colored using inks I also used some glaze on the smaller eggs
next time I think I will put a little bunny popping out of the basket

Thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Note cards with box

2009-03-19T09:56:00.009-04:00

This box holds around 10 note cards. I thought it would make a great gift. I left the inside blanks so they can be for any occasion Saw the box tut on splitcoaststampers not sure who did it sorry.
Supplies:
DP BG for the box
Nesties: Ovals
CB: Flowers & swiss dot emboss fld
MS: lace border punch
Fiscars border punch
asst ribbon gems etc

Thanks for looking and just wanted to thank everyone for all the nice comments it really means alot
Hugs
Norine

Cuppy Love #443

2009-03-10T08:27:00.022-04:00

I have been a follower of Jennifer's Sweet Designs blog for several months now. Well she has started designing her own stamps over at Stamps and Smiles if you haven't seen her cute stamps, you just have to check them out, did I say cute LOL
She will be coming out with new ones soon so add her to your blog list. She is also doing a new challenge every week, what fun. No I don't have stock in the company but just love them LOL
I won her blog candy and this super cute set called Cuppy love.
I wanted to make a card with the set so you could see how really adorable they are, I hope I have done them justice?

Card Details:
DP MS baby girl
Nesites Oval reg & scallop
Cuppy colored with watercolors and used glaze and glitter for the tops. Cup it out and popped it onto the oval
MS Lace border punch
Hearts part of her set which I cut out & also popped they were inked in white than just went over them with a white gel pen
Hugs & Kisses is also part of this set stamped with colorbox violet
Liquid Pearls around her dress

I hope you like it and thanks for stopping by

Hugs
Norine

Rose Card #435

2009-03-07T14:15:00.004-05:00

I picked this stamp up at ACM and love it
the card is a 5x7 used a white base than some purple CS
colored the rose with pencils & mineral spirits
chalked the backgd a bit to take away the white
Lightly stamped swirls on the purple backgd with white ink
added pearls to the corners and the center of the flowers
Purple sheer dot ribbon

thats it pretty simple
thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Card for the Soldiers

2009-03-03T12:48:00.006-05:00

when we make cards for the Soldiers we try to do simple cards because we need to send so many out, so this is one of the ones I did, I massed produced this and just used diff colors.

Supplies:
CB Swiss dot folder
Nesties Oval
Stamp I love you is a dollar from M
Image is something I got off the web for free sorry cant remember where
gems Prima flower
MPCT
just did a bit of chalking on the oval

Thanks for stopping by and hope you like it
Hugs
Norine

Card on a card

2009-02-27T09:20:00.004-05:00

I have been playing along over at Stamps and Smiles this week. Jennifer has some really cute stamps coming out today for sale and I won her first set called cuppy love too cute, anyway here is one of the cards from the sketch she did on day 4
You can check out her new stamps here

this is a A@ card I than cut a smaller card on the front the second pics shows the inside of the little card. Isnt the bear too cute. I have to confess I took all my stamps off the wood blocks about 250 of them and put them on EZ mounts and made a big mistake I never wrote down where the stamps are from so not sure who makes this stamp think it is Wipper Snapper but not sure sorry
Supplies:
MS baby girl paper
rounded the corners of the paper
Nesties labels
pearls, glitter, ribbon
thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Have you seen the new stamps over at Stamps n Smiles

2009-02-24T17:09:00.003-05:00

Just wanted to give a shout out to Jennifer she just designed her first 2 set of stamps and they are too cute check them out here if you play along for the next few days doing a card with her sketch you could win some of these super cute stamps
Good Luck
Hugs
Norine

Wishing you Blue Skies Bunnies

2009-02-17T08:45:00.002-05:00

Just a simple card today
This is a cute stamp from Whipper snapper
Used the MCPT to color the design
did the yellow & pink paper with the CB swiss dot folder
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Valentine Heart

2009-02-13T10:46:00.002-05:00

just a very simple card
I stamped the backgd with versa mark and than chalks
used the MS punch
Nesties hearts just a bit of glitter a tiny bow and pearls
thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Think Spring

2009-02-11T10:29:00.005-05:00

just a simple card. I got the idea for the scallop flower from Sue B if you haven't been to her site its another must see click here

I cut 3 scallop circles with my nesites in diff sizesand than cut in between the scallops to make it look like a flower
I ran them thru the big shot with the swiss dot folder
also ran the card front thru the same folder
added a small rectangle nesties tag a flower and button
Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

2 Awards in one week Yippee

2009-02-10T18:23:00.008-05:00

Kreativ blogger award comes from Cathy over at Koala-t Kreations who does the most amazing paper crafts check out her blog here you wont be disappointed

Best Blog Comments Award comes from Broni over at Splashes of Watercolors another amazing designer check her out here her paper crafts and coloring are great

thanks so much Cathy & Broni you are both too sweet

Hugs
Norine

valentine 3 hearts

2009-02-07T13:06:00.003-05:00

I dont usually do Valentine cards but got my new nestie hearts so had to use them LOL
I cut 3 hearts from the pink paper and than matted it on the wht card
used my just rite stamp for the I Love You put pearls on each heart, ribbon and some clear hearts that I painted pink
very simple but think its pretty?
Hugs
Norine and thanks for stopping by

Thank You Card

2009-01-29T10:01:00.002-05:00

I got these really pretty K & Co papers so had to use them along with my new Just Rite stamps
Things I used:
PP K& Co
Just Rite Circle set
Nesties Scallop circle
MS Lace Punch
asst pearls & jems and a little bow
TFL

Bday Bear brown & green

2009-01-16T18:51:00.004-05:00

Supplies:
Stamp Whipper Snapper
DP Imaqinisce baby powder (love the double sided papers)
glitter pens
MPCT used to color
glossy accents on the baloon with some MS glitter
little brown gems from M
just thought I would do a little flap at the corners to show the other side of this paper
Nesties Squares
G series saying
Thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

Love Hearts

2009-01-16T18:09:00.006-05:00

I saw this very pretty paper and thought have to have it LOL. Not sure if this card needs anything else? Can I use this for my Anniv card or is it just a Valentine card?
This is a 5x7 card

Supplies:
Nesties Hearts scallop & Reg
DP K& Company Smitten Pink Paisley & Glitter
Love Sizzix
Photo corners sizzix
Pearls - Tim Holz distress ink Fired brick

thanks for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

JUST RECEIVED THIS AWARD FROM 2 OF MY BLOGGING FRIENDS I'M SO EXCITED

2009-01-13T17:28:00.019-05:00

I received this very pretty award from Shirley and Julie if you haven't been over to both of these blogs you must go just click on the names and your at the blog, some very creative ladies. Big Thanks to both of you for this award I am loving it.

From the Heart

2009-01-12T08:48:00.005-05:00

I saw this beautiful card over at
http://stamphappy-tammy.typepad.com/my_weblog/ called just because
If you haven't seen her blog you really should, she does such beautiful work
now I know this doesn't compare to her beautiful card but I tried LOL

this is a 5x7 card so I could fit larger panels
things I used:
Stamps: Flourish (thanks sis) for my xmas gift
Colored pencils & gamsol
DP: Bo Bunny
Nesties: Labels
dotted ribbon from M
Skittles green
thanks so much for stopping by
Hugs
Norine

2009-01-09T11:09:00.000-05:00

I love the Pink, Purple and the dark blues together.
First card with the dark background not sure about this one? Just a slight diff in the cards

I stamped the flower on watercolor paper twice with stazon black.
I watercolored the flower and background paper using my watercolor crayons love them, just wish I had more colors
I cut out the second flower and popped it
I added beads to the center with glossy accents
I colored the skittles with alcohol inks to match
Stamped the backgd with clear ink and than chalked to make it pop a bit using the same flower
Used the MS flower border punch
Nesties for the rectangle

Second Card
Everything is the same except I used decorative sissors for the mat

TFL
Hugs
Norine

Wedding or Anniv Card

2009-01-05T11:11:00.004-05:00

did this card in a hurry and than realized that the wreath is a bit off LOL will have to fix that
I really like white on white as you can see
What was used:
Wreath white flowers from M bridal section some liquid pearls for the centers
CB emboss fld
Saying G series stamps stamped with silver ink
tiny punched butterflys

TFL
Have a great day
Hugs
Norine

Happy New Year Everyone

2009-01-01T14:08:00.003-05:00

Thought I would start the New Year off with a Picture of my DN. He just turned 19 and was deployed to Iraq. When I look at his picture I think it wasn't long ago that he was thinking about girls, friends and his new truck and now he is fighting for our country.
I am always taken back by how young some of our servicemen and women are and how much they have given up for us all. They are the true heroes.
Please take a moment to keep them all in your thoughts for the New Year.
I hope everyone has a Happy & Healthy coming year.
Hugs
Norine

Red & White

2008-12-31T09:03:00.002-05:00

thought since Valentine Day is coming I would do a red card doing all the dots by hand wow I cant see straight LOL

Recipe:
Cb swiss dot emboss fld
Nesties scallop circle
small prima flws
sheer dot ribbon from M
white gel pen
flourish stamp T Tuesday

TFL
Hugs
Norine

Sympathy

2008-12-30T20:29:00.002-05:00

sad to say I need to send a sympathy card. This card is simple but thought it was ok to send? If you could keep the family in your thoughts I would appreciate it. One of the girls from the cards for soldiers group lost her Dad suddenly so sad and such a bad time of year

Hugs
Norine

birthday card teal with flowers

2008-12-21T15:27:00.000-05:00

I did 2 of the same first one is posted after this one.
Recipe is the same except I added some prima flowers and used the MS lace punch
think I like this better
TFL

Birthday Card

2008-12-21T14:41:00.000-05:00

I usually do 5x7 cards but noticed that anyone who makes cards do the A2 so thought I would give it a try
I saw a card I loved and thought I would lift it somewhat anyway the card is here http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.com/
Recipe:
PP BG two scoops
MS flower punch
tiny Pearls Walmart Wedding section thanks sis
Nesties label die
Teal distress ink
bow Micheals ribbon

TFL

Snowmand blue & brown

2008-12-15T08:39:00.001-05:00

I like to do non traditional colors for the Holidays just for something different

I love blue & brown so thats what I did

Stamp Wipper Snapper
Scallop Nesties

PP DCWV glitter stack

Saying dollar stamp G Series

general card

2008-12-07T19:45:00.000-05:00

here is the second on to go in my gift box or folder havent decided that yet LOL

white on white again

CB Daisy emboss flds

prima flws

used MS branch punch
dotted ribbon

this could be used for any occasion since I didn't put any sentiment on the front

TFL

thank you card

2008-12-07T19:42:00.000-05:00

I am making some gifts of cards so need a assortment here is the first one

I like the white on white

Used the CB swiss dot & thank you emboss fld

some prima flws and jewels MS branch punch

dotted ribbon

very simple but I think they are pretty

Brr its cold outside

2008-12-01T09:46:00.000-05:00

love this little snowman

I rounded the corners of the card and mats

I used 2 scalloped circles using my nesties

colored with inks

background is CB emboss fld

and of course glitter

the saying was matted using my Fiscars threading water punch

I than stamped the background paper with a dot stamp to make it look like snow

Hi Joan figured I'd say hi since your the only one that sees my blog LOL

Dog with Santa hat

2008-11-21T11:11:00.000-05:00

love this little dog and thought I would put a santa hat on him

used nesties for the scallop oval

candy cane cut with cricut CC and than glazeg
cut his little paws to place the candy cane

not sure about the flowers on this one?

TFL

Pocket Ornament card

2008-11-19T08:34:00.001-05:00

this is a cut file that I got over at the Cricut MB dont remember who did this sorry

green paper is watercolored and sprayed with gold glitter

Candy cane is chipbd and painted

I figured I will send some of these so not only do they get a card but a ornament for the tree

Pocket card with ornament

2008-11-19T08:30:00.000-05:00

this is the card showing the ornament out of the pocket

Snowman & Reindeer

2008-11-19T08:08:00.001-05:00

I love these wipper snapper stamp they are too cute

colored with watercolors

used puff paint for the snow

clear snowflake

white & Blue ornament card

2008-11-17T08:48:00.000-05:00

think the blue & white look good and very wintery

used my cricut to cut the ornament on shadow & blackout to give it some depth

ran the ornament thru my big Shot using the CB snowflake fld & swiss dot

TFL

Hugs

Norine

white on white wedding card

2008-11-17T08:41:00.000-05:00

love the look of white on white and of course love my CB embossing fld

used the birds emboss fld

small pearls

MS lace punch

folded paper tree

2008-11-15T08:28:00.001-05:00

I did these last year and just saw a video on them so it reminded me how much I like them LOL

backgd paper is so pretty from Hedie Swap

xmas swing card

2008-10-23T09:44:00.000-04:00

I call this a swing card, I'm sure there is a different name but dont know it.

I got the idea from crafters companion but you dont need it to make this card.

love how these cards look and they are so easy to do

I cut the ornament from my cricut out of watercolor paper to give it some thickness and took the PP I used for the card base to cover it

Added some gold glitter

used CB corners and ribbon to match

3 snowmen

2008-10-07T08:24:00.000-04:00

love these snowmen from wipper snapper stamps

used Emers glue & MS glitter on the snow

inked the sky with sky blue by color box

colored snowmen with water colors

5 cards

2008-09-30T20:37:00.001-04:00

5 cards

2008-09-30T20:34:00.001-04:00

HOLIDAY CARDS

2008-09-30T20:32:00.001-04:00

snowman card

2008-09-30T20:31:00.000-04:00

white wreath Anniversary card

2008-09-17T22:33:00.000-04:00

I love the look of white on white

Wreath was made with flowers from Michaels wedding section

Background was embossed with a CB emboss folder using the big shot

saying is one of the dollar stamps from ACM

My newphew is being deployed this week to Iraq

2008-09-16T13:56:00.000-04:00

He is only 18 so please keep him in your prayers
Big thanks
Hugs Norine

2008-09-16T13:51:00.000-04:00

well today I put my sister on a plane for AZ sob sob We spent the last 7 weeks together the longest we have ever spent in 18 years. It was so good to see her I miss her already. The good news is she will be moving back to NY within the year and living with my DH & myself yipeee

just talking to myself LOL

2008-07-01T19:32:00.000-04:00

Since no one sees my blog I guess I am talking to myself LOL Trying to pick diff background and banner for the blog not easy but having fun. I see so many really nice backgrounds from other bloggers have to find out how they do it and of course I want free ones LOL

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-05-17T09:38:00.001-04:00

Still trying to figure this out

2008-04-25T08:56:00.000-04:00

I can add pictures now but thats about it. Need to devote some time to this to get it right
Hope everyone is having a great day

Just a Note Hedge Hodge

2008-04-25T08:30:00.003-04:00

Wishing you blue skies

2008-04-25T08:30:00.002-04:00

A little note Puppy

2008-04-25T08:28:00.001-04:00

Thanks Mice with rose

2008-04-25T08:26:00.001-04:00

clown

2008-04-25T08:24:00.001-04:00

Tulips

2008-04-25T08:23:00.001-04:00

Just for You red wht dots

2008-04-25T08:22:00.001-04:00

Hearst & flws wedding 1

2008-03-15T22:28:00.000-04:00

3 Easter basket Easter girl with eggs egg shaped card

2008-03-15T22:27:00.001-04:00

You are my sunshine

2008-02-27T08:28:00.000-05:00

Tag on a card

2008-02-27T06:59:00.000-05:00

love this idea that I got from Susie B on the Cricut MB

Wishing you blue skies Bunnies

2008-02-27T06:58:00.000-05:00

Get Well Bear

2008-02-27T06:49:00.000-05:00

Easter Peeps

2008-02-22T07:10:00.001-05:00

Easter Chicks

2008-02-22T07:08:00.000-05:00

For You

2008-02-17T09:15:00.001-05:00

Easter Diaramo card

2008-02-17T09:13:00.001-05:00

2008-02-14T13:29:00.000-05:00

Ok just trying to learn how to set up a blog not sure what I am doing at this point LOL