"Welcome Baby Home"

Hello My Crafty Friends,
WOW! can you believe it's already the middle of the week! I LOVE it!! OK today, I have an invite card and a baby girl bootie they are so adorable!! I got both templates from our Stampin' Up! template library.  I've been dying to try the adorable bootie template for some time and today was perfect since Decorate to Celebrate is having a challenge to create anything Baby Birthday or "Birth" day.  I'm also super excited because this is my 2nd time as Guest Designer and I LOVE it because I get challenged to create other projects besides cards.  I hope you will stop by and play in our challenge!!!  Thank you Rhonda and Amy for having as Guest Designer today!! Stay Tune for Friday as I will have a Guest Designer and you sure don't want to miss her project!! Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy!!

Hugs,

Norma

The Designer Series Paper is "Nursery Nest" added some Flower brads and threaded the Whisper White Ribbon Organza!! Super Adorable:)

The bootie was created using a Stampin' Up! template.

The inside has 3 flowers from our Itty Bitty Shapes Punches

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper #122347

Wedding Sweet Stamp Set #115466

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Set #118309

1/16" handheld punch #101227

Whisper White Ribbon Organza #114319

Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon #109032

Basic Pearls #119247

Paper Snips #103579

Flower Brads Subtles Collection #119732

Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755

Mini Glue Dots #103683

Double Rectangel Punch {sorry retired}

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Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper 122347 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

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.

Flower Brads - Subtles Collection 119732 Price: $8.95 These high-quality cast brads are so easy to use and come in exclusive Stampin' Up! colors. Just use a hole punch, insert the brad, and you’re done. ■ Include 48 pieces; 8 each of 6 colors ■ Use to embellish cards, scrapbook pages, and other papercrafts

Pretty In Pink 1/4 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon 109032 Price: $4.95 Stampin’ Up!’s grosgrain ribbon colors were selected to coordinate with our exclusive color palette. Grosgrain is a quick and inexpensive embellishment for your cards and gift bags. ■ 1/4" wide, 100% polyester ■ Approximately 15 yards ■ Enhances any project ■ Coordinates with Stampin’ Up! colors

"Wedding Favor"

Hello My Crafty Friends,
Happy Friday and Woo Hoo! for this long weekend!!  I hope you guys have plans for this Labor Day weekend.  I don't have much planned but a Garage Sale with my Sister-in-law . 

We had a great first week of school and my son is very happy with his teacher even though he only has 2 little girls from his Kindergarten class from last year!! He tells me that he has made some new friends already! I feel better:) 

OK, on to my project for today.  I made a very pretty "Wedding Favor" using the matchbox die and the "NEW" Pewter embossing powder from the Holiday Mini. I LOVE LOVE this emboss powder you guys and is a must have!  Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy! 
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the Scrumptious Blog Hop with lots of inspirational projects and giveaways!!! Entered in Decoratetocelebrate Challenge 

Hugs,

Norma

Used the Pewter Embossing Powder and the Matchbox Die 

which comes with the tags

Stamped a 1"of Very Vanilla and heat embossed 

and wrapped the chocolate!!

The Rosette was made using the "NEW" 

Simply Scoring Tool LOVE it!!

Look at the embossing through out the box!! Isn't it Beautiful?

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Matchbox Die #114890

Elements of Style Stamp Set #120045

It's a Wrap Occasion Stamp Set #123592

Occasional Quotes {sorry retired}

RiverRock Card Stock #108640

Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650

Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon #120999

Pewter Emboss Powder #124114{LOVE IT}

Basic Rhinestones #119246

Emboss Buddy #103083

Heat Tool #100005

VersaMark Pad #102283

Neutrals Pattern Designer Series Paper #117157

Very Vanilla Flowers {sorry retired}

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Simply Scored 122334 Price: $29.95 Take the chore out of scoring! The Simply Scored Scoring Tool’s base fits paper or card stock up to 12" x 12" and features score tracks every 1/8". Features two easy-to-read rulers (with inch markings down to 1/8") along top and left side for perfect scoring. (One standard left-to-right ruler and one zero center ruler.) Includes three markers and stylus. Bottom of base has nonmarking and nonskid feet to secure it on your work areach Base measures Approximately 15-1/8" x 13-1/4" x 1".

Elements Of Style - Clear-Mount Stamp 120045 Price: $19.95 Replete with refined images of vintage blooms, birds, and flourishes, our Elements of Style set couldn’t be more aptly named. With a little something of everything graceful, you’ll find yourself pulling this set out regularly for an elegant background det Set Quantity: 5

It's A Wrap Occasions - Clear-Mount Stamp 123592 Price: $19.95 Make your own treat wrappers or party favors with our brand new seven-piece It's a Wrap Occasions Stamp Set. Designed to enclose foil-wrapped chocolate pieces, you can prepare these wrappers ahead of time so you'll always have a stash on hand for quick an Set Quantity: 7

Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder 124114 Price: $4.75 Give your holiday projects a beautiful, antique look with our new embossing powder. Try using with images in the Bright Hopes, The Sounding Joy, or Comfort and Joy Sets for stunning results! Make sure you have our heat tool and other embossing products to help you emboss like a pro. 0.5 oz.

Happy Birthday!!!

Hello My Crafty Friends,
We are having some HOT!! weather here in Southern California and I'm so ready for the fall. Today's card is using the so LOVED stamp set "The Open Sea" this set is PERFECT for the masculine cards or projects! Hurry and order your set before August 31st which is when the SUMMER MINI is ending!! I did a fancy fold card inspired by Dawn Griffith and super easy to make!  I used some Nautical Expedition Designer Paper, Crumb Cake card stock and of course The Open Sea stamp set which I used to stamp the top Crumb Cake CS. You guys, The Open Sea Digital Download is available #124112 $3.95 & the Nautical Digital Download is available #121111 $4.95 fabulous deals!!! If you would like to see any stamp set from the catalog displayed on a card, let me know and I will post a project with the request item:)  Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy!!

Hugs,

Norma

Close up

Front of the Card

This is the inside of the card and a SNEAKY PEAK at the stamp inside!!

Stampin' Up! Supplies

The Open Sea Stamp Set #123032

The Open Sea Digital Download available #124112 only $3.95

Lighthearted Stamp Set #121157 Available Sept 1st SNEAK PEAK

Best Dad Ever Stamp Set #120681

Crumb Cake CS#120953

Nautical Designer Series Paper #122343

Nautical DSP Digital Download available #121111 only $4.94

Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad #119669

Crumb Cake Ink Pad #121030

Early Espresso Ink Pad #119670

Soft Suede Ink Pad #115657

Not Quite Navy Ink Pad #102977

Cherry Cobbler Twine #123125

Neutral 5/16" Brads #112534

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

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The Open Sea Stamp Brush Set -- Digital Download 124112 Price: $3.95 This download was added on 4/1/2011 Classic images and old world designs fill this five-piece stamp brush set. Choose it for your Father’s Day projects or a travel photobook. Use it with the Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper for perfect coordination.

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Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper -- Digital Download 124111 Price: $4.95 This download was added on 4/1/2011 Classic colors and old world designs fill this paper. Choose it for your Father’s Day projects or a travel photobook. Use it with The Open Sea Stamp Brush Set for perfect coordination. Includes 12 Designer Series paper patterns and coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Not Quite Navy.

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Neutrals 5/16 Inch Brads 112534 Price: $7.95 Sometimes you want something bigger than the usual. For those times, these Jumbo brads are just what you need. They’ll do whatever a standard brad will do, only they’ll do it much bigger. All you need to do is punch a hole, insert the brad, and you’re done! ■ Approximately 80 brads per container (20 each of 4 colors) ■ Use to embellish cards, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafts ■ Assortment includes 4 colors: Chocolate Chip, Silver, Whisper White, Very Vanilla

"Speeding Jets"

Hello My Crafty Friends,
I thought I would change things a bit and add a masculine card into the mix since I'm always making feminine cards!!! On today's card, I used the stamp set called "Need for Speed" I bought this stamp set because I seem to have very little masculine stamps plus my son really likes it!!!  I really have a hard time making masculine cards so, I kept it really simply! I also used Cajun Craze which I hardly use but works great for masculine cards.  Friends take a look at the Early Espresso TWINE that I used which is available in the SUMMER MINI catalog until August 31st hurry and stock up!  I also used a "NEW" emboss folder called Houndstooth available "NOW".  Stay tune as the rest of this week and next week I will be showcasing some of the wonderful products from the Summer Mini Catalog which will come to an end August 31st. Also remember the Buy 3 Designer Series Paper and get 1 FREE also ends 8/31 and I know many of you have already taken advantage of this promotion and I can't wait to see your creations!!! Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy!!

Hugs,

Norma

Early Espresso Twine with a Neutral button! Happy Birthday sentiment is from Best Dad Ever stamp set

I embossed Cajun Craze card stock with the Houndstooth Emboss folder.  I tore the Baja Breeze CS

Stampin' Up Supplies

Need for Speed Stamp Set #122717

Best Dad Ever Stamp Set{Summer Mini Catalog}#120681

Early Espresso Twine {Summer Mini Catalog}#123124

Buttons Neutrals Collection #119743

Night of Navy Ink Pad #102977

Night of Navy Card Stock #100867

Chocolate Chip CS #102128

Cajun Craze CS #119684

Baja Breeze CS #111352

HoundsTooth Emboss Folder #123134

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Big Shot #113439

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Need For Speed - Clear-Mount Stamp 122717 Price: $14.95 Do you feel the need for speed? Whether it’s by plane, car, boat, or ATV, any project stamped with the Need for Speed Set is sure to deliver. Add subtle highlights to any of the images using our Stampin’ Write markers to create a card that’s fast and fant Set Quantity: 4

Designer Buttons - Neutrals Collection 119743 Price: $8.95 These fun and whimsical buttons are a sweet 3-D accent for tags, cards, and scrapbook pages. Available in many of Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors. ■ 72 buttons per container; 4 each of 3 designs in 6 colors ■ Designs include large marbled button, double circle button, and small flower button

Cajun Craze 8-1/2X11 Card Stock 119684 Price: $6.95 Stampin' Up!'s high-quality card stock is dyed with pure color all the way through, so you'll never get a white core! Available as individual color packages, you'll love having plenty of your favorite colors on hand! ■ 80-lb. weight ■ 24 sheets per package ■ Card stock is acid free, lignin free, and buffered

Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die 123134 Price: $7.95 The Big Shot is for more than cutting shapes--use it with these plastic folders to add embossing to your projects. Creates a strong, embossed image on single layers of card stock and Designer Series Paper. Folder measure 4-1/2" x 5-3/4".

"Fun Colors"

Hello My Crafty Friends,
Happy Saturday!!! I hope you all have FUN plans for this weekend! I hope you all have been enjoying all the SNEAK PEAKS from the Holiday Mini Catalog due to go LIVE on September 1, 2011.  If you haven't received your Holiday Mini Catalog please let me know and I will get one out to you ASAP! I didn't have time to make a card today but, I do have this card that I didn't share which is similar to the one I made HERE.  Today's card is a very simple one and I used the In Colors and the wonderful Blossom Bouquet Triple layer Punch#122464!! This punch has so many possibilities, which I will try to get in next week:) and show you some more samples.  Thank you for visiting and until next time, Enjoy and have a fantastic weekend! A Reminder about the SPECIAL Buy 3 Designer Series Paper and get on FREE Click Here for more details.

Hugs,

Norma

I used the "NEW" 2011-2013 In Colors along with the "NEW" Designer Printed Brads

The butterfly card is the card I posted a while back and had made today's card with it and never posted.

Used the Fabulous Phrases and stamped beautiful and you together to create the sentiment.

Stampin' Up! Supplies

Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set #120501

Perfect Words Stamp Set #122472

Whisper White CS #100730

Pool Party CS #122924

Calypso Coral CS #122925

Lucky Limeade CS #122926

Wisteria Wonder CS #122922

Island Indigo CS#122923

Designer Printed Brads #122940

Modern Label Punch #119849

Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Beautiful Wings Embosslits #118138

Blossom Bouquet Triple layer punch#122464

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Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch 122464 Price: $23.95 Create three coordinated punch images with just one punch. Images look beautiful layered together or separately -- giving you more creative options! Simply move the easy-to-use front lever to the image you'd like, then punch. Three-images-in-one punch body also saves on storage space. Instructions included. Punched images in this punch layer beautifully with images in the Bold Blossom Set.

Perfect Words - Clear-Mount Stamp 122472 Price: $9.00 Magnificent. Awesome. Fantastic. All these words describe this Stampin' Rewards exclusive set! Redeem this 8-piece set with your Stampin' Rewards when you place a qualifying order. Also available in French and English, and wood- and clear-mount. Set Quantity: 8

Card Stock & Classic Pad 2011 In Color Kit 122993 Price: $29.95 Prepare to craft in the brand-new 2011-2013 In Colors by purchasing the Card Stock and Classic Pad In Color Kit. Contains 20 sheets of 8-1/2" x 11" smooth card stock--4 sheets in each of the 2011-2013 In Colors--and 5 Classic Stampin' Pads--1 ea. in Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo.