Norma Vazquez Kennedy: StitchedUp

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Enjoy The Process

Just posting a colorful and simple card set.

Here it is all put together and I took images of the process.

For me coloring is super relaxing & I adore these watercolor pencils!

Than to cut out this pretty little image.

Most people hate cutting out details but I love it. Again this process is very

relaxing to me and I allow myself the ability to just enjoy the process!

Don't forget to add some details like stitching or antiquing the edges of the paper.

Maybe add a pretty little ribbon along with just the right amount of glitter.

Stitched Up Cards and Recipe Cards

Here are some embroidered cards and recipe cards I made for a custom order for an Etsy customer.
Creative stitching can be added to cards, scrap pages and just about any paper project creatively.

Front of red recipe card.

I created a stitched up pocket for this recipe card.

Backside of the red recipe card.

Kraft cardstock is from Cutcardstock.com

Front of this cupcake recipe card.

Back of the cupcake recipe card.

Green Thanks A Latte card.

The Orange and Green Metallic base cards can be found at Cut Card Stock.com

Orange Thanks A Latte Card.

So don't hesitate adding your own unique stitched up project to a paper card or paper project!

Here is a little camera felt bag I made for my new phone. I made this in under an hour and was so pleased with the results I decided to make a tutorial on it. Super easy..all you need is felt, buttons,velcro, sewing machine or a needle for hand sewing.

Keep an eye out coming soon for the tutorial and the down-loadable pattern.

Stitched Thank You Card with a little Gourmet Flavour

Cutcardstock carries a line of cardstock called Flavours Gourmet. It is an exquisite collection of papers so delectable you'll want a taste. Premium vibrant-colored, uncoated papers inspired by the tastes of fine foods and delicacies.

I really enjoyed creating this "Thank You" card using a selection of the Flavour Gourmet cardstock. I feel sometimes it is really difficult to create a more masculine or non-gender card. However with these warm tone colors it was super easy.

To create this card I used:
Base Cardstock: A7 Brown Bag Kraft
Cardstock Strips and Circle Scallops: Flavour Gourmet Cardstock
Many Thanks Sticker: SRM Stickers
Scalloped Punches: Marvy Uchida
Glue: Glue Dots Adhesive Roller
3D Foam Tabs: Tombo Foam Tabs
Distress Ink: Ranger Ink

And lets not for get a Sewing Machine for the stitching. However if you do not have a sewing machine a pen/marker like these pictured below can be found at Cut Card Stock & can be used to draw on the stitches.

White Uniball Signo 1.0mm Pen

White Sakura Glaze Gelly Roll Pen

Zig Chalk White Calligrapher

To create the card:

1.) Create a template for the paper strips. I took a piece of printer paper and cut it down to a flat 5x7. I than just started to cut the strips angling the cuts tword the center and keeping it wider to words the square edge. Using the template than cut out your Flavour Gourmet strips.

2.) Glue the cardstock to your Kraft 5x7 base using Glue Dots.

3.) I than stitched the pieces on but remember you can glue your strips down and simply draw your stitches onto the cardstock.

4.) I than punched the scallops out and distressted them a bit by roughing up the edges and using the Rangers Ink just around the edges.

4.) Layer the scallops with the Tombo 3D Foam Dots.

5.) Adhere the layered scallops to the card using the Glue Dots Roller.

6.) Distress the edge of the card with your nail than use the Rangers Ink around the edge of the entire card.

7.) Add your SRM sticker to the center of the scallop.

Hope you enjoyed this card & tutorial!

Forever Wedding Card

I luv Weddings .... and after some great news this weekend that a friend of mine got engaged I was .... In The Mood For Luv & in the mood for Blue! hehehe

I created this Wedding Card using our Sapphire Mettallic Blue.
What I luv about our metallics is that they hold up well under my sewing machine.
There is nothing like adding some creative stitching to make a project unique & special.

Our Stardream Sapphire comes in a variety of way's:
1.) Stardream Metallic SAPPHIRE (blue) 105 lb Cardstock 8.5 x 11
2.) Stardream Metallic Cardstock 105 lb 12 x 12 SAPPHIRE
3.) Stardream Metallic FLAT Card Invitations
4.) Folded Invitations
5.) Stardream Metallic SAPPHIRE Place cards
6.) 6" Square Basic Pocket Fold Invitations
7.) Stardream Metallics SAPPHIRE DELUXE Pocketfold Invitations 5x7 landscape
8.) Stardream Metallic 5x7 Portrait SAPPHIRE 3 panel Z FOLD
9.) Stardream Metallic 81 lb text wt 8.5 x 11 paper SAPPHIRE
10.) Envelopes Sizes
A1
A2
A6
A7
A8

Have a Blessed and Creative Day !

Easy Craft Projects and September's "A Kiss on the Chic Kit"

Run quick.......as fast as you can ! Because that's what it would take to get your hands on one of Laura's kits from "A Kiss on the Chic". This months theme that I got to work with is the "School Days" kit. I was so happy because I had the perfect pictures for this kit that I had been wanting to scrap. She is also offering up another kit this month called "Passion for Fashion" .......uuummmm...Stunning ! Emeline Seet has done some wonders with it ! So make sure to check out Emeline's Blog if you get a chance.
Here is what I have done with the"School Days" kit:

I am also SUPER excited to mention to you guys a fabulous Blog called "Easy Craft Projects". The reason I am so excited is because this is a project based tutorial site and it has an awesome forum with a great bunch of girls !!!! I have really been enjoying myself getting to know the girls and working tutorials up in the "Textile" section.
For my first tutorial I created is a little "House on A Hill" felt pin cushion.

For my second tutorial I created a very simple "Camera Strap Band Cover"

All of the tutorials are in a PDF format so they are easy to save and print up. Their are so many more projects by so many talented ladies. From how to make a "Resin Jewelry Pendant" to working on an "Altered Birdhouse". I would luv to see you there !

I also got to create a super FUN card and with a CUTE envelope. I hope you are not getting tired of me using the kraft chipboard cardstock from Cut Card Stock.com but I am addicted to it. REALLY ! It is such a fabulous base for any project. Weather you are creating a card , working on a layout or using it to alter a project with. The envelopes from CCS are fantastic as well. On this button closure policy 10 kraft envelope I added a simple but Fun embellishment to it that matches the card:

Last but not least....just a sweet simple love banner I made for my Etsy shop.
What I used was the Opal Stardream metallics in a 65lb cover weight from Cut Card Stock.com. They also come in Opal , Silver , Gold & Crystal. I am so in luv with this weight. It gives me so many options that I did not have with the 105lb.
I think that my fave feature is I can print at home using my HP photosmart printer. Now since it is a metallic it still prints wet but this gives me my next fave feature. Since the print remains wet longer once printed I can emboss with embossing powder and get a wonderful raised print/image.
I created this banner by using this exact method. After embossing them I than added a vintage feel to them by using Rangers distress ink . I than punched holes and added ribbon and I have a very sweet banner to hang.

Thank You for visiting Bella Vida................... ♥
Have A Blessed & Creative Day,
Norma Kennedy ♥

I am sooo Sorry !

I want to apologize to all my Blog readers. I am the worst at figuring out how to keep up with it. I am sooo Sorry !!!! Sometime I don't feel like I have enough to say or post and than other times I feel so over whelmed because I have to much to say and I don't know where to begin.

Well I guess I can start off by telling you that my trip to Florida/CHA was just wonderful ! I meet so many fabulous, talented & funny girls! Everyday there was an adventure with a laugh waiting around at every corner. Shout out to my girl Tani sha .....who I roomed with. She is such a gem. Make sure to swing by her blog...checking out her talent is a must! Here are a few pictures of us girls having a great time:

Since I have been back I have stayed super busy helping Cut Card Stock.com move to a new location. The warehouse is so big and so nice.Check it out:

We also have a new server switch that brought on some wonderful changes. One that I am super excited about is that now you can load up your cart and in your cart simply key in your zip code to see how much shipping is. We are also having a fab sale on all our Natural, Off-Whites, Cream, Ecru & Ivory cardstock.

Than this month I worked with the new MLS "The Sky's The Limit"..... so easy to work with ! Check it out:

While I was at CHA I saw a layout with crocheting on it and was totally inspired by it and I thought...hum I can do that. I wish I could remember who's layout that was. It was just stunning really!

On this card I incorporated the fab MLS " The Sky's The Limit" with some of Cut Card Stock.com shimmery translucent platinum vellum.

I just now realized I never posted my CHA work for MLS also featuring Maya Road/Core'diantions. I got to work with the gorgeous MLS new line "In Bloom"

I have also been working on some of these button paper flowers for my Etsy shop. These will be up for sale in about a week.

I also made these ATC trading cards as a custom order for my Etsy:

I am also excited to say that I have a few publications around the corner. I also was recently spotlighted here: The Design X if you want to swing by and visit.

I also have a few more Toots that I can't talk about just yet....wooohoo !

I have not forgotten I have promised a few RAKS. I had Isa pick out names from a box and she choose......
Jen H
&
Juliana
make sure to send me your address so I can send you a box of goodies. Jen you will be receiving the May Cards edition since Isa drew your name out first.

We also took the kids to a Railcats game: