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Hi Everyone!!! boy I’ve missed blogging I can’t believe its been 6 weeks since my surgery and my last post, time fly's I haven't even made any Christmas cards or gone major shopping, this year my daughters and I are going to see my son/brother and his wife in New York and feel a little bit guilty and sad my hubby isn't going..1. he has to work and 2. we have a house full of pets and nobody to watch them so he said to go. went to the dr’s today for the 6 week check up , I need to do some physical  therapy, so I have to set that up tomorrow then after the holidays he’s going to do the right hand. Well I haven't done much crafting at all, made my desk messy and added a few things so I will show you now some stuff I bought at Ikea boy I love that place a shelf my hubby put up for me don't understand how it got so messy I haven't made anything…lol Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!! Hugs Norma  

Hi Everyone, well its Wednesday again boy time goes by fast….this will probably be my last post for a few weeks , Today at 10:10 am I'm getting carpal tunnel surgery on my left hand then after that heels I'm getting done on my right hand..Its been a long road for this and so glad it finally getting taken care of.. hopefully i wont be out of commission for to long, but I will be checking your blogs I love seeing everyone's desk. I know this week I probably wont be able to comment.. but to let ya know I love seeing your work spaces and I thank you for commenting on mine.. so here it is And that  Black lump on my chair is one of our other cats we call her fatbutt  cause she's fat…….LOL this one is very loveable she likes to snuggle..  :  ) thank you for stopping by hope everyone has a great Halloween and eat chocolate!!! Hugs Norma

Hi Everyone!! I won something well two things I guess I won the challenge over at Mo's digital challenge blog and an image I'm so excited cause I just love Mo’s images, now to figure out what one I would like. And I also made a card for cupcake challenge blog and funny thing is I use a Mo’s digital image too (before i knew I won) and this weeks challenge is Halloween. so here is my card thank you for stopping by Hugs Normajean

wow its Wednesday already, boy time is flying by…I'm a little late for posting today I made a card yesterday for a challenge took a picture and posted put the card aside so the stickles could dry and guess what little miss kitty stepped on it and ruined it. but I just re did it so everything is good here is my messy desk again, I'm cleaning it tonight .. I added a board and I love it and I wanted to thank Paige for the tote idea it works great and love that too. So much for the 2nd table missy took that over if its not my chair its the table..lol Be sure to check out the Stamping ground and post your work desk its addicting and so much fun to see others work area’s Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone, Today I made a card for  Doodle Street   Cassandra designs some cute image’s you can find her store Here   And here is my Card, I used a pumpkin that's is in Cassandra’s shop but i downsized it. Hugs Normajean

Hi , Hope everyone is having a good week so far, I'm doing pretty good. been bored out of my mind thou, hubby got his hours changed now he’s working afternoons So I’ve trying to make more cards so I wont eat so much and I’m so addicted to Facebook its not funny…LOL so I thought I would try a new Challenge over at Mo's digital pencil This is challenge #2  I have to say out of digi company this is one of my Favorites. this week challenge was to use fall colors and only 2 embellishments My embellishments where a bow and dew drops Thank you for stopping by Hugs Normajean

Happy Monday..Hope everyone is doing well couple weeks back while blog surfing I came across this blog and I’ve been hooked ever since she designs the cutes digi images Digital Delights and even has a clear set at clear dollar stamps. I'm so getting into the digi stamps there fun and easy to download and you can make them any size to fit your project.. this week challenge is a sketch challenge here is the sketch and my card.. thank you stopping by and hope you have a great week Hugs Normajean

I finally got a card made for another challenge haven't done this one in along time I really liked the sketch they had this week over at a spoon full of sugar here is the sketch and my card. thank you stopping by hugs normajean

Good Morning , its Wednesday again I so look forward to Wednesday just for WOYWW over at the Stamping Ground And this week I actually was working, the bigger table is really nice I love it but as you’ll see it also makes a bigger mess, I bought one of them memory makers cresols(sp) but ended up taking it back it was too big and I put my markers and scissors'  in it and then i couldn't find them the holes where to deep I noticed a lot of ladies have them but it just didn't work for me, so now I have to find something else for that stuff well here is my work desk for this week. on and my silly cat, she always takes my seat…lol thank you for stopping by and have a great week Hugs normajean

Happy Wednesday, Hope everyone is well. we have another challenge starting today over at Doodle street this week its a sketch challenge, so come check it out and play along with us this week! Here is the sketch and my card.   Have  a great rest of the week and go check doodle street out Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone can’t believe It’s Saturday , Today I made A card for Digital Delights But this time the Challenge is over at SNR group I'm having so much fun with theses digi’s they are so much fun to color and make cards and stuff with. so here is my card    I got my first birthday card from my sister today, I love happy mail..lol well I'm off to the bank and scrapbook store and visit my daughter at work and get a coffee drink, maybe pick up some groceries(I hate grocery shopping) then I want to come home at make some more cards and just veg. thanks for stopping by Hugs Normajean

Happy Friday, well its been yucky here been raining since last night and its chilly.. guess it makes a good PJ and crafting day.. well over at Digital delights They have some really super cute digi’s I bought a bunch the other day, then while checking the blog earlier this week she's having something new Tutorials Tuesdays this weeks its a Halloween banner/wall hanging I thought it was so cute I had to try. and I had everything at home Here is my try for it, I kind of  think it’s cute?? I might just try making another one it was so much fun to make. go check out digital delights her images are awesome. I want to buy more…lol thank you hugs Normajean

Happy Thursday!! hope all is well..This week I got some new stamps and boy are ever cute I love them and surely going to get more. Nicole is the designer and maker of these, and let me tell the customer service is wonderful, she really enjoys her work and she makes you feel so welcome. this is her challenge blog Inky impressions challenge blog This will my first post there, you should look at the DT’s cards there too they are awesome. Its just amazes me how many talent people are out there. now If I could just learn to do the shading part of coloring I would be happy. And I want to thank Pam for inspiring to color the face like she does I think I got it a little bit . so if you get a chance take a look at this challenge blog and check out the links some wonderful work over there. So this weeks challenge was to use Halloween or fall colors and this is what I came up with Thank you stopping by Hugs Normajean

Let me tell you a lot..With some of the before pictures I will make some of you ladies PROUD of me…..LOL ok a little story I ordered a new paper cutter, when I got it , it was broke so I sent it back. got a new one. Ok went to make a card and I felt my table was too small, this paper cutter is bigger and I wanted to just be able to keep it on my table. So when I asked hubby (he was in a good mood)..lol I think I need another table told him I wanted a table to put my cuddle bug and slice on so I will use it more. since he bought them for me and kept asking why do you need more stuff how many times you use the stuff I got you. I said I use it..he didn't believe me so I thought it was a good thing to say,(so I’ll use them more) and to help the matter a bit I said I have a 10 dollar gift card at Sam’s club . so off I went to Sam's I have a 4ft so hey I thought I’ll get the 6 ft thinking it would fit perfect where the 4ft one was cause there was some space.. well get h

Happy Wednesday, hope everyone is doing well. Today is a new challenge over at Doodle Street and new release day I’m so excited. This week challenge is a Color Challenge to use the color Black, Blue and Green And For this Card I used one of Cassandra’s images. I just love this turtle its so cute and it can be found at Doodle street designs Hope to see you this week at doodle street and join the fun. Thank you Normajean

Happy Sunday and Day 2 of the Doodle street Blog Hop hope everyone had fun yesterday, I wasn't home all day so I'm sorry for the lack of playing a long but I'm home today and I'm going to relax and have fun with the Hop. If you came to me first you need to go back to the Doodle street blog if you got here from Callie's you are on the right track. Congrats to the winner and have fun hopping today because someone can win today too. Here is my card for today’s part of the blog hop, on this card I'm using one of Cassandra's images her digi store can be found here Doodle street designs thank you playing along with us at doodle street and don't forget to do the challenges they offer every week ok next blog on the hop is Terri's Hugs Normajean  

    Hi Everyone Ready for some fun, We are having a simple blog hop this weekend. It will be very easy! All you have to do is hop! The hop starts here Doodle Street and will go through all of your DT blogs. All you have to do to win is hop, in order, and leave a comment on every blog. The winners of the hop Saturday will be announced on Sunday. The Sunday winner will be announced here on Monday . If you came here first you need to go to Doodle street blog If you came here after Heather's you are right Here is my card for the Hop I used one of Heathers designs found at Fresh Brewed designs Your Next Stop is Terri's Have Fun and good luck and don't forget to leave a comment!! Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone how's your Friday going its been a wash out here, but at the moment the sun is trying to come out and it stopped raining Ok just a quick post here. over at Doodle Street   there is an awesome Sketch Challenge Going on Doodle Street is a new Challenge Blog and would love it if you came and played and Tomorrow there's a blog hop with prizes So hey go check them out.. thanks Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone, wow cant believes its other work desk Wednesday boy time is flying well this week my desk isn’t tidy is a complete mess so here ladies cant say its to tidy this week…LOL I so look forward to doing this every week , Its fun looking at your work desks its helps with ideas too, oh like that really cool and trying to do it. oh and my name plates to hang on the wall well got them all painted and picture hook thingies on the back so maybe today I will put them up..lol so be sure to stop by the Stamping Ground and post your work desk!! Hugs Normajean

Happy Wednesday Everyone the Weekend is almost here and I'm excited about it too, this weekend is the Blog Hop over at Doodle Street Designs But For today we Have a New Challenge this weeks is a sketch challenge Here is the great Sketch that Cassandra made, I love this sketch its simple but you can make some awesome cards with it. Here is the sketch And My Card     This what I'm starting to love about Digi’s what's great about them is you can resize them This is one image that in my photo program put them together to look like a family.. So Please go check the other DT cards they made some awesome cards Thank you for stopping by Norma Jean Design team member Doodle Street Designs

Hi Everyone hope everyone is having a good week so far, mine is busy. Just wanted to remind everyone about the new challenge blog Doodle Street tomorrow September 30th a new challenge and then for the big news is we’re having a blog hop with prizes October 3rd and 4th I'm excited its going to be a lot of fun.  And don't forget to check out there digi stores too. some really great images and more to come. You Have Heathers store Fresh Brewed and Cassandra's  store Doodle Street Thank you and hope to see you at the Blog Hop and The Challenge Blog Hugs Normajean

Hi everyone, well I got some great news, you may have noticed I been posting and talking about the new challenge blog Doodle street and the new digi’s  stores that couple friends opened Heathers fresh brewed and Cassandra's  Doodle Street Well I got chosen to be on there Design Team !! I'm so excited This is A first for me and I so hope I do good. I just wanted to thank the ladies for giving me a chance It really means a lot so thank you Here is the recent card I made So go check them out you will not be disappointed this weeks challenge is get well or thinking of you and I'm also really excited to working with some wonderful ladies, and they are also offering incentives this week! For every 10 people that participate (not just comment) we will offer one free image to a random winner from each shop! So spread the word and start creating ! thank you for stopping by Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone, I actually Like Wednesdays now, I’ve been making some cards the past couple day, and I clean up my desk area last night it was very messy.as you can see I never painted them words yet maybe today, so I took a picture of my messy floor. and my storage area.. The wood floor is yucky about 2 months ago after and animal accident I ripped up the carpet was going to sand the floor and re stain it, well we haven't done it yet and after a couple weeks I put everything back in there because we couldn't walk in the front room!  so I'm hoping that will be a later fall or winter project..And thank you for the nice comments last week on my craft area.. I truly love this. Its great seeing other’s work area’s I have a collection of magazines going that is just some of them I need to find a place for them. thank you for stopping by and lets see your work area . and be sure to stop by the The stamping ground to Julia’s blog and post your area . Thank you and

Hi everyone hope everyone is having a good day, wow cant believe I made a couple more cards. A couple friends from cafemom have started there own challenge blog doodle street and digital store. today's cards are made using cass’s designs doodle street store go check it out she has some awesome designs there so cute. and this week she's having a sale buy 2 get 1 free here are my cards using cass’s images   thank you for stopping by Hugs Normajean

Hi Cant believe I made another card this weekend maybe my Mojo is coming back a little bit.. I made this card for the new digi store and challenge blog called Doodlestreetdesigns here is the sketch challenge and my card..   Thank you stopping by and have a good weekend Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone, hope your Friday was good, Mine was but it cost me money.. Youngest Daughters 18th Birthday is Monday And she wanted the Ipod touch and since we didn't throw her a graduation Party and its her 18th I said I wanted to get it..got her the 32 gig.. well my other daughter came over and saw it, and said gee you didn't spend that on me..LOL so guilt hit me so I bought her a 100 school book she needed so now she's happy..lol so for the card I made for the sugar bowl challenge is two cards in one, for the challenge and my daughters birthday card.. boy and did I have a time with this one too, my mojo left me and I got a card all made for the challenge and went to look at the site again, and realized  I got the color part of the challenge wrong forgot all about that part so I made it all over again. so here the sketch/with pink and brown And My Card Thank you for stopping by and have a great weekend Hugs Normajean

Hi again, Its  Work desk Wednesday I had fun doing this last Wednesday and wanted to do it again..I got 3 pictures to show this week one of the new cabinets I bought at Michaels I had one bought 2 more I want more this week they are on sale for 14.99  then my work area, I'm working on repainting the words I want to hang on my walls.  then my little helper on the computer desk..   Thanks for stopping by lets see your work desk!! Hugs Normajean

Hi Everyone, And Happy Wednesday Boy my mojo has completely gone out the window and I haven't been able to find it But I wanted to try this DT spot, I know I wont make it but I mainly wanted to try for support of the this new challenge blog Doodle street a couple of friends I met along time ago on cafe mom opened up a digi store and a challenge blog go check out the link posted for all the info. here are my entries for this   thank you for looking and have a great day!! Hugs Normajean

Hi everyone, no card for me today again, I feel crafty but I'm a bit lazy, then with my neck and wrist problem makes it hard to do stuff lately I'm going 85% of the day with my neck and wrist feel like they are on fire ,throbbing wrist and finger tips feel tingly, its getting me upset more now I want them to fix this!! I got a Myelogram Tuesday that is suppose to show more go in next Thursday for the results .. well anyway.. I wanted to tell you a little about my day, earlier this week I got an email and a letter in the mail about one of my favorite scrapbook store, she's closing her store.  can you believe it she wants to retire..lol I left the house around 920am store opens at 10 this is a special sale well I'm thinking I know people will be there but it shouldn't be that bad its the first day. well I was wrong..lol ladies where lined up around the building. my first thought was forget it, but I drove out of the way to go here, I'm stopping and wai