"Christmas Gift ideas"

Hello My Crafty Friends,
Today's projects are to give you ideas to start getting ready for your Christmas party's or prepare for those gifts ideas to give for the Holidays. I also made this projects as a Design Team member for Decorate to Celebrate!! Please head on over and enter all your wonderful Christmas decorations for a chance to win!!! OK, so I  decorated a picture holder block to display at this years Christmas diner table with everyone's name and it can also be used as a picture holder before and after your Holiday diner.  I also made the famous Snowman Soup that all crafters make for the Holidays.  I copied a wonderful saying from Tracy's Treasures which you can see a video HERE!  Thank you Tracy for the wonderful saying and sharing it with all of us!! Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy my Christmas projects!!! Reminder: Today is the last day to take advantage of the ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA!! Ladies, don't miss out on some great deals!!!! CLICK HERE to shop the EXTRAVAGANZA!! 
Note: sorry my friends I havent' been to visit all of you but, I've been extremely busy getting ready for this craft fair for this Friday.  I will be back to visit all of you real soon!!

Hugs,

~Norma~

Snowman Soup and Name Block

You can use this as a photo holder or to display names for a table setting. I used Red Glimmer Paper, DSP and Punches

I copied the saying from Tracy's Treasures see link on top:)

You can hand these Snowman Soup's out as your 

GUEST's leave.  A little favor to thank them for coming!!! 

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Four the Seasons Wood Stamp Set #116921

Jolly Old Saint Nick Stamp Set {sorry Retired}

Curly Cute Stamp Set #120510

Specialty Designer Paper Holly Berry Bouquet Item#124004

Real Red Card Stock #102482

Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650

Red Glimmer Paper #121790

Top Note Die #113463

Decorative Label Punch #120907

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309

Oval Punch #119855, Scallop Oval Punch #119856

Stocking Builder Punch #124095

2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874

Perfect Polka Dots Emboss Folder #117335

Real Red Satin Ribbon #117286

Real Red marker #100052, Basic Black Marker #100082

Dazzling Diamonds #102023

2-Way Glue Pen #100425, Basic Rhinestone #119246

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Red Glimmer Paper 121790 Price: $4.95 Valentine’s Day just begs for red glitter—what better way to express the deep feelings of the heart than through its shimmery shininess? Our Red Glimmer Paper allows you to create custom glittery accents for your Valentine’s Day projects without the hassle and mess of adhering glitter to paper yourself so you can focus on what’s important about this holiday—letting that special person or all the people you love and admire how very much they mean to you. ■ Cut into fun shapes with rules-based Big Shot dies or any other cutting tools ■ Includes 2 sheets, 12" x 12" Set Quantity: 2

Stocking Builder Punch 124095 Price: $16.95 Create your own unique little stockings for gift tags, cards, or scrapbook pages with this builder punch. Coordinates with images in the Stitched Stockings Set and the stocking image in the Gift Givers Set.

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"Berry Blossoms Picture Holder"

Hello My Crafty Friends, 

Well, off we go to a new week after having a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Today, I have a picture holder that I created to sell at my Craft Fair this Friday and I have about 11 more to finish!  I bought the picture holders from Oriental Trading HERE and the Stampin' Up! Products you can get HERE.  I must say that this project was very easy to make with some of our Designer Series Paper, ribbon and a sentiment and ready to give to a teacher or anyone special this Christmas!!  Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy my picture holder!!

Hugs,

~Norma~

I used Mod Podge to adhere the Berry Blossoms Designer Paper and cut off any access DSP with the X-acto knife

I used the oval punch to layer on top of the Scallop Oval and then on the Decorative Label Punch.  I printed #1 Teacher on Whisper White card stock!

Stampin' Up Supplies Used:

Berry Blossoms Designer Paper #122350

Decorative label Punch #120907

Scallop Oval Punch #119856

Large Oval Punch #119855

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch #118309

Basic Rhinestones #119246

Calypso Coral Ribbon #122976

Calypso Coral Card Stock #122925

Lucky Limeade Card Stock #122926

Whisper White Card Stock #100730

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

*picture holder from Oriental Trading

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Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper 122350 Price: $10.95 Our Designer Series papers are absolutely beautiful and use our palette of colors and original images. Designer Series paper makes it easy to create a card or scrapbook page with coordinating background paper, card stock, and stamped images. It also covers On Board chipboard beautifully. ■ 12" x 12" ■ 12 sheets per package (2 each of 6 double-sided designs) ■ Exclusive designs and colors, with patterns based on Stampin’ Up! art ■ Acid and lignin free

Calypso Coral 3/8 Inch Ruffled Ribbon 122976 Price: $9.95 Small ruffled edges on this grosgrain ribbon add a flirty, feminine look to your creations—available in the new 2011-2013 In Colors. 3/8” wide, approx. 10 yds.

Punch Pack 118309 Price: $16.95 Our Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack is a delightful trio of sweet little shapes you can use to add fine detail to any paper crafting project. Use them together with images from our Itty Bits stamp set and Bitty Buttons for a mix and match bonanza of mini charms to enchant your family and friends.

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I'm Back!!

Hello My Crafty friends,
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends!! We spent our Thanksgiving site seeing and eating lots of great food in Vancouver, Canada!!!  The Canadian people were just the nicest and certainly made us feel welcome!!  The weather was very cold but, I loved wearing long coats and scarfs. We got back yesterday and so glad to be back home even though it was nice to indulge in great food, a beautiful stay at the Shangri- La Hotel which was just beautiful not to mention the SPA was like HEAVEN!! The highlight for us was seeing the Olympic Torch and taking pictures.   We were so lucky to have seen the Torch light up since, Vancouver was hosting the CFL which is like to the NFL and is the reason the torch was light up.  OK, so another highlight was eating at an Indian restaurant called Vij's it's known to be the #1 Indian restaurant in the world and if you all know Giada from The Food Network well, she has been there and is how I learned about the place! The food and the service was AMAZING my husband who has never had Indian food and is very picky with his food LOVED it!!  I missed crafting and all of you and thank you for stopping by and leaving comments on my scheduled posts!!  I can't wait to get back into my studio and start creating some projects to share!! Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy some of our pictures from Canada!!

Hugs,

~Norma~

 

My son was having fun and it was thumbs up for every picture LOL!! This was the view from around the corner from the Torch which was called Canada Place!

My two favorites guys taking in the view!!

Doesn't this picture of the city look like a postcard? Just beautiful!!

This was outside Vij's Restaurant

Some of these photos are from Stanley Park

This tree is over a 1000 years!  It's huge looking!!

I do have lots more photos but, I don't want to bore 

you with any more!!

Thank you for visiting my friends!!!

Hugs

~~Norma~~

Hello My Crafty Friends,

I hope you are all recovering from eating lots of TURKEY:) and enjoying your time off from work like I am.  Have you wanted to buy all of Stampin' Up!'s ribbon but you are on a budget, well do I have the Ribbon Share for YOU, check out all the details HERE!! Thank you for visiting and until next time, take a little time to review some of our promotions happening "NOW" 

Hugs,

~Norma~

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Sales period: October 1, 2011 - January 3, 2012

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand-new product that a fun product to use with your kids!!Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped
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Item	Description	Price
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20	Homemade Single Stamp	$9.95
162	Creatively Yours Set	$18.95
194	Baker's Twine	$2.95
224	Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set	$21.95
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Thank you for visiting!!!
Hugs,
~Norma~

"Happy Thanksgiving"

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Hello My Crafty Friends,
This is a quick post to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to share a card.  I hope you are all enjoying your Thanksgiving with family and friends and Amazing DELICIOUS food!! I received the card below from Michelle Halleen and I just had to case it since I had not used this stamp Set.  Thanks Michelle!! Thank you for visiting today and until next time, Enjoy my Thanksgiving card and your Thanksgiving!   Be Safe!

Hugs,

~Norma~

This is the card I got from Michelle Halleen  

Thank you Michelle for the card!!

Here is my card with a different background. I also used Pumpkin Pie ink, card stock and different sentiments

I stamped the swirls and the brown top separate after 

I stamped the pumpkins

Here's another card with a different sentiment:)

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used:

Jack of All Trades Stamp Set #122622

Pumpkin Pie CS #105117

Pumpkin Pie Ink #105216

Soft Suede Ink #115657

Designer Series Paper Spice Cake #124003

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Sentiments from {SU Retired Set}

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Spice Cake Designer Series Paper 124003 Price: $10.95 Enjoy the beautiful colors of a cool autumn day with this unique paper. 12 sheets total. 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. Acid and lignin free. 12" x 12".

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"Thinking of You"

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Hello My Crafty Friends,
I hope you are all off to a great week!! I have a quick post today! I made this flower with all punches and it was quick and simply!  It's been all about simple for me lately since I have a lot going on right now!! Oh check out that 1-1/4" ribbon that I used and stocked up on from our CLEARANCE section go check it out!! Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy my card!!

Hugs,

~Norma~

Used various punches to create this flower!!

The ribbon is from our clearance section run and stock UP!  great prices item #119961!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies for this Project:

Cute Curly Stamp Set #120510

Fancy Flower Punch #118073

Boho Blossoms Punch #119853

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch #122464

Blossom Petals Builder Punch #121808

Antique Brads #117273

Designer Series Paper Spice Cake #124003

Peach Parfait CS #119794

Pear Pizzazz CS #119795

Old Olive CS#100702

Crumb Cake CS #120953

Pattern Designer Series Paper Pack #117155

Soft Suede Ink #115657

Early Espresso Ink #119670

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Early Espresso Ribbon #119961 {CLEARANCE}

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Spice Cake Designer Series Paper 124003 Price: $10.95 Enjoy the beautiful colors of a cool autumn day with this unique paper. 12 sheets total. 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. Acid and lignin free. 12" x 12".

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430 Price: $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals are the easiest way to give your projects an instant 3-D look. Just stamp an image, trim around it, and then use a Stampin’ Dimensional to attach it to your project. They are also great for making greetings stand out and attaching 3-D objects such as tags and bows. ■ 300 1/16" double-sided, self-adhesive foam mounts ■ Use multiple Stampin’ Dimensionals for multilevel projects or added height ■ Great for layering

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