tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16250950604418324812024-03-14T18:50:02.564+00:00Cinnamon Sally DesignsCinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.comBlogger1248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-71715232977409908012024-01-12T10:58:00.001+00:002024-01-12T10:58:36.346+00:00A Glittery Gnome<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOi6oPOia_Bqu7kfZ-UM8y9b6zdTOrS1FEvHg3yffCqiFqCNhFjSjegzhmkn0mVw7UacL37SfUsiu57tMak-jmXFpwK3m63SsfQSC63hgFyyeNaPPCMQD45pjsGtjDDCHxLtLogDQit9pcYGspcMirwidchvjSm3wlGtLcm_8XDv0HiYS3PiPb0Gb2itE/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOi6oPOia_Bqu7kfZ-UM8y9b6zdTOrS1FEvHg3yffCqiFqCNhFjSjegzhmkn0mVw7UacL37SfUsiu57tMak-jmXFpwK3m63SsfQSC63hgFyyeNaPPCMQD45pjsGtjDDCHxLtLogDQit9pcYGspcMirwidchvjSm3wlGtLcm_8XDv0HiYS3PiPb0Gb2itE/w411-h262/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="411" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryVaLt8-DL4NU-9CQjpLZm6fW_1RQXtqr33AQFJs9wYpREqdH3uhULWDo_G1S3khnBwTimAnwZW3sPCB7A17oTOo47IU7gEJKzIDVi7uJy0_o7U91N1i9hauoP3gowgCSae0LsEs_jFIcDZzb-9RQT_AsOns6koxkliP7Zz39b8w5KHEgfDZHOxyIHEs/s4316/DSC_9791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="4316" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhryVaLt8-DL4NU-9CQjpLZm6fW_1RQXtqr33AQFJs9wYpREqdH3uhULWDo_G1S3khnBwTimAnwZW3sPCB7A17oTOo47IU7gEJKzIDVi7uJy0_o7U91N1i9hauoP3gowgCSae0LsEs_jFIcDZzb-9RQT_AsOns6koxkliP7Zz39b8w5KHEgfDZHOxyIHEs/w640-h574/DSC_9791.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I decided to make another card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/christmas-kickstart-challenge-82-midas.html">Christmas Kickstart challenge "The Midas Touch</a>"using my L'll Gnome die from Simon Says, I think he looks cute with his glittery gold hat. The Background embossing and Merry Christmas frame are also by Simon Says. I also added some shimmery stars for some extra sparkle.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAbz5Fg3ZHGibgQr1uqR3P60MBwd5dq-XFSqPopqsuagz6m9NwXAvve3yQzihfCvNbdgaTI0adc54Zn8KMYTfBEH1ApSLFgEk_mBreh-FAxf5tIzOIYTVY_YZZAaqeT4uq1nLYZ4X8rOuc5PLws9uVMjps9kgSnPaaOcjWmIawQ5IeF1dy8rtJ8Mi3iY/s4268/DSC_9787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3775" data-original-width="4268" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzAbz5Fg3ZHGibgQr1uqR3P60MBwd5dq-XFSqPopqsuagz6m9NwXAvve3yQzihfCvNbdgaTI0adc54Zn8KMYTfBEH1ApSLFgEk_mBreh-FAxf5tIzOIYTVY_YZZAaqeT4uq1nLYZ4X8rOuc5PLws9uVMjps9kgSnPaaOcjWmIawQ5IeF1dy8rtJ8Mi3iY/w640-h566/DSC_9787.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Its been bitterly cold here in Dorset and I am staying inside in the warm , have a great weekend.</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-60309844012487599372024-01-03T09:48:00.002+00:002024-01-03T09:48:19.712+00:00A touch of gold!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCICXSxNvSSt7jWxceGFarFKKOPeL1ysJvP5QC6479k02Zt6Vx3c6rz-Lrd-o8vwSQRVaHKNcNlZSS_SWlv17t0BE5DS9U7eVQLhNxaHaqA4OkhS8sKxtDvrze20nRoLDmaDP37Pmpw1QbLL0MAFeKapFWNXAC5z73MuN1tUZVBLsWU7oORaIxeIHrGg/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCICXSxNvSSt7jWxceGFarFKKOPeL1ysJvP5QC6479k02Zt6Vx3c6rz-Lrd-o8vwSQRVaHKNcNlZSS_SWlv17t0BE5DS9U7eVQLhNxaHaqA4OkhS8sKxtDvrze20nRoLDmaDP37Pmpw1QbLL0MAFeKapFWNXAC5z73MuN1tUZVBLsWU7oORaIxeIHrGg/w354-h226/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="354" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBenM9yGp7zZ9QQ_Gz4fa3kmwoEDHhDvwrFwadHy3KDHweoCaYvTwQrSOu4sLwoRSB-7Z6KBDLvQY9RiS1zx7TWVghMp_SfrB8qY_a5s1SP76_j-oo9i-jZ9RKWOpW87fK3YWon-Cxeyx759CTrjIeS1cKQyiEnCXuZJIBhrHl5b8zEsjL1azztov8q4k/s4735/snow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3821" data-original-width="4735" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBenM9yGp7zZ9QQ_Gz4fa3kmwoEDHhDvwrFwadHy3KDHweoCaYvTwQrSOu4sLwoRSB-7Z6KBDLvQY9RiS1zx7TWVghMp_SfrB8qY_a5s1SP76_j-oo9i-jZ9RKWOpW87fK3YWon-Cxeyx759CTrjIeS1cKQyiEnCXuZJIBhrHl5b8zEsjL1azztov8q4k/w640-h516/snow1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I am keen to play along with the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/christmas-kickstart-challenge-82-midas.html">Christmas Kickstart challenge</a> again this year as I got really behind with my cards last year and it was a bit of a panic to get them all made. <div>This months theme is "A Midas Touch" and as I still had all my Christmas card bits on my desk before the big tidy up! I got to work and made this really simple card using dies and an embossing border folder.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb6BR6e3ECoSmcxsrB5p3a2kCD1Yg1AOY9S3xVPsNRWi7vnujhET_t9qqptNhB8Q91xp7m-6Waj8FVdzhC3cXHYrU8RqYUVzJbmElQC2l-sQHggQVKdxKWGzT4Fj755hq_5MGXWN_U6sW6BcR2t_nLHcA8CL1u-QLrMxePELEOdnog9Lr-umbTcIEuBs/s3858/snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3858" data-original-width="3518" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrb6BR6e3ECoSmcxsrB5p3a2kCD1Yg1AOY9S3xVPsNRWi7vnujhET_t9qqptNhB8Q91xp7m-6Waj8FVdzhC3cXHYrU8RqYUVzJbmElQC2l-sQHggQVKdxKWGzT4Fj755hq_5MGXWN_U6sW6BcR2t_nLHcA8CL1u-QLrMxePELEOdnog9Lr-umbTcIEuBs/w584-h640/snow.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><br /><p>I embossed the dots border folder along the side of the card base and then added some snowflakes using Simon Says dies, I added the gold glittery snowflake and some gems for a bit of sparkle. Another card that was really difficult to photograph, white on white is never easy.</p><p>I think I am going to be stuck in again today as there is more rain forecast , an ideal opportunity to finish my craft room tidy!</p><p>Have a great day</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p></div>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-63435668270437969082024-01-02T15:11:00.003+00:002024-01-02T15:11:57.400+00:00White on White<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy New Year</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to all my followers, thank you for all your comments over the last year, I really appreciate them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3S3HaIZ-RBfEo25owlU2Jhxgdin6taYYewsfbU7ey9AyZ3nZo-DIeGdl-8KxN7zyAYhtG8b0MJVZEGPN-TQvwxaWpr__RX0FEnNw7I3WFQV8VCCkvlidQTeOB4aCes5iNr88njlnIpmasK-RH8aWx_xJoCRwxVo2leCtPcgqVHF26907SdgGS7Ldqyrc/s3663/STAR1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3623" data-original-width="3663" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3S3HaIZ-RBfEo25owlU2Jhxgdin6taYYewsfbU7ey9AyZ3nZo-DIeGdl-8KxN7zyAYhtG8b0MJVZEGPN-TQvwxaWpr__RX0FEnNw7I3WFQV8VCCkvlidQTeOB4aCes5iNr88njlnIpmasK-RH8aWx_xJoCRwxVo2leCtPcgqVHF26907SdgGS7Ldqyrc/w640-h634/STAR1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a card that I didn't get time to post before Christmas, its a white on white card using a border dots embossing folder and die cuts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPfu5Nac2Bdm3VmJDwvXeL1dcwgN3eG4_USuqMA2Z58zy2MkyaY97hnFN2v9fCtd5lk41keXPZmZV3ASrbNRiTJd8RMojiW9Syhf_TBFZqtl38fDkt0BgTdMmSX9Vl9LAPBkWoA8JrrD_X4TLxGFcu0gAen-VRyl8y2fiRp2q8PmvDNxh92P-ePMyPv30/s3808/STAR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3525" data-original-width="3808" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPfu5Nac2Bdm3VmJDwvXeL1dcwgN3eG4_USuqMA2Z58zy2MkyaY97hnFN2v9fCtd5lk41keXPZmZV3ASrbNRiTJd8RMojiW9Syhf_TBFZqtl38fDkt0BgTdMmSX9Vl9LAPBkWoA8JrrD_X4TLxGFcu0gAen-VRyl8y2fiRp2q8PmvDNxh92P-ePMyPv30/w640-h592/STAR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> First I embossed the base card using a really old dots border folder, then I die cut lots of stars, some in card and some in some off white patterned paper. I then pop dotted and glued the stars to the base card adding some silver gems for a bit of sparkle. The sentiment is hot foiled. It was difficult top get a good photo of this one as the light wasn't great and white on white is always hard to capture.<p></p><p>The weather here at the moment is really wet and windy so I have spent the morning giving my craft room a long overdue tidy up. It looks so much better !</p><p>Have a great week</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-69102110360898005362023-12-13T14:09:00.005+00:002023-12-16T14:09:20.158+00:00Shaped card!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDE6E9LOQfuECOnfalwKS6Xy-9Tc1zuQrQp_kircbvkIuv4nLFJSGEoG5iCQenYJxY68libLtRr-UhyBz-SjSl1ki_GYediiQoe3-3E8bKpX0hfh4EqmaEW7ZM1GcZn5oGYrZ_n8EheQNo-9yVFjQf0M1iEoXFgDjP4C0_MJVel38NLSuqE1XueLRF1M/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQDE6E9LOQfuECOnfalwKS6Xy-9Tc1zuQrQp_kircbvkIuv4nLFJSGEoG5iCQenYJxY68libLtRr-UhyBz-SjSl1ki_GYediiQoe3-3E8bKpX0hfh4EqmaEW7ZM1GcZn5oGYrZ_n8EheQNo-9yVFjQf0M1iEoXFgDjP4C0_MJVel38NLSuqE1XueLRF1M/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSnq4qaMNCVUbYttKfbpp9ojr8kKOKlLjT0_TTOGM4ZVAKPQW6UrlXhDkyT7v-LdCY0SblvXxPsne7v9QaEn5uF4OF79aGuDfGwD9SsODtpdTShwhFsicrUaJQCZjfXcmRuBJo3GNtri0DZ5MoXVA3A7GkdJQnmjDWbCai16GvtcUxX3TTd1TuLr_IAw/s3633/robin%20(3).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3561" data-original-width="3633" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSnq4qaMNCVUbYttKfbpp9ojr8kKOKlLjT0_TTOGM4ZVAKPQW6UrlXhDkyT7v-LdCY0SblvXxPsne7v9QaEn5uF4OF79aGuDfGwD9SsODtpdTShwhFsicrUaJQCZjfXcmRuBJo3GNtri0DZ5MoXVA3A7GkdJQnmjDWbCai16GvtcUxX3TTd1TuLr_IAw/w640-h628/robin%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was lucky enough to find this sweet Hobby Arts stamp in a local Charity shop , perfect for cutsie Christmas cards. Its quite a small image so I decided to make this small shaped card using some Spellbinder dies.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUMg-Jl7oV7k7NrCqWo3ty9w9Jv_OX0JDf7coR6rh-omIS2_JyTMDPnkRpQJ7xmkq5Pet5cw0hltcgtWH8IbfHy39QJNBXMOf67d-o-PEDEZWuZ1BlH-osF9xF97Q8AYudRGm-VCQlDrpvunt3UFTd2DLg9xsUYS52op9Y0iwPuPGd_55Wjg7ciCMzP4/s4355/robin%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3744" data-original-width="4355" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUMg-Jl7oV7k7NrCqWo3ty9w9Jv_OX0JDf7coR6rh-omIS2_JyTMDPnkRpQJ7xmkq5Pet5cw0hltcgtWH8IbfHy39QJNBXMOf67d-o-PEDEZWuZ1BlH-osF9xF97Q8AYudRGm-VCQlDrpvunt3UFTd2DLg9xsUYS52op9Y0iwPuPGd_55Wjg7ciCMzP4/w640-h550/robin%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped and coloured my images with some alcohol markers, I then die cut the present image with a circle die , the holly brach I fussy cut and added to the circle with foam dots.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment is computer generated and I added some red gems for a bit of sparkle.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3aS_FwFpF8_7LEJbRM0Cneh0ouX036Lxq3Tpbf0_qN2SKAUwh-dPjapUK8qPCGYpRHQo_SKDSscI7reRM819vB46eehcVujdLffXFRULsXrsSf0jbXrXEXwmC00p0xyZYFc9PDlxMTm0loIXFH9q0hVMO1FDdXijpf1c-dCbgXD42fZGXVcdYu0YvHs/s3551/robin%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2894" data-original-width="3551" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3aS_FwFpF8_7LEJbRM0Cneh0ouX036Lxq3Tpbf0_qN2SKAUwh-dPjapUK8qPCGYpRHQo_SKDSscI7reRM819vB46eehcVujdLffXFRULsXrsSf0jbXrXEXwmC00p0xyZYFc9PDlxMTm0loIXFH9q0hVMO1FDdXijpf1c-dCbgXD42fZGXVcdYu0YvHs/w640-h522/robin%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will add this card to the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-81-if-its.html">Christmas Kickstart challenge "If its Christmassy link it up"</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great week</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hugs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sally</div><br /><p></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-18679956922738149382023-12-12T12:40:00.004+00:002023-12-12T12:40:50.216+00:00Chrstmas whites!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndP1H4YcJxIQIRpJrLZUETk6qI6g298TlBdJnpfx4S1wHUWsXL3tXilKcM8heEqTlHbTiBS5t-Vb8cogzjn-a_oM5FqMPY_P_7oRAtq08OXifdyVZq0T9WEd83UqXBrj2sY2oLoF1rodRr7mleHuJR8P3-OXy0AmVi6FPlGq4Wdom6yeyRpAun198mmQ/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjndP1H4YcJxIQIRpJrLZUETk6qI6g298TlBdJnpfx4S1wHUWsXL3tXilKcM8heEqTlHbTiBS5t-Vb8cogzjn-a_oM5FqMPY_P_7oRAtq08OXifdyVZq0T9WEd83UqXBrj2sY2oLoF1rodRr7mleHuJR8P3-OXy0AmVi6FPlGq4Wdom6yeyRpAun198mmQ/w363-h231/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="363" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> I have had a really busy time lately and its been a while since I posted anything, I am back now and here is a card for the current <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-kickstart-challenge-81-if-its.html">Christmas Kickstart Challenge "If its Christmassy Link it Up"</a><p></p><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMR3xfW4UFVIS554ZWluU_KpSz21lrYCurBTi12xIuHHLqdVjOlGfi122iK-FX04-nKte5VbVEHeCE41VxBGLavMkoPmmVzsu85dEUXBzNxI_ugKcbwYcE6Ub9c9jj2xRusTq_Vwfj9Y9AmiYNE0qcuxF4-p-PVXXeImufensoqYtb7yWu2yJgEZl0ZcU/s3721/DSC_8486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3721" data-original-width="3455" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMR3xfW4UFVIS554ZWluU_KpSz21lrYCurBTi12xIuHHLqdVjOlGfi122iK-FX04-nKte5VbVEHeCE41VxBGLavMkoPmmVzsu85dEUXBzNxI_ugKcbwYcE6Ub9c9jj2xRusTq_Vwfj9Y9AmiYNE0qcuxF4-p-PVXXeImufensoqYtb7yWu2yJgEZl0ZcU/w594-h640/DSC_8486.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to make some cards using a mainly white palette and this is one of them. I used a really old start embossing folder for the edge of the base card. I then just added die cuts and a pink bow. A very simple card to make but I like the simple design and I will be trying more like this.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58W0LivYFk1-zbtNnxIgX5rjSqwEaRB_VNO1ChDOmcqlqRhwNcnXLp5-4cgiT3Yv_Igv5EZrx-1bwFCHCGa3-DMeGzKmaiLQEAzaEdNjwP0dyem387M-inZgCda2_MqjYVxvk46_WLZdAr4otj8GCxWYx8FU1iVM_rNoOmrYfbV77BECvNZU8nBsqlUI/s5194/DSC_8487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="5194" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58W0LivYFk1-zbtNnxIgX5rjSqwEaRB_VNO1ChDOmcqlqRhwNcnXLp5-4cgiT3Yv_Igv5EZrx-1bwFCHCGa3-DMeGzKmaiLQEAzaEdNjwP0dyem387M-inZgCda2_MqjYVxvk46_WLZdAr4otj8GCxWYx8FU1iVM_rNoOmrYfbV77BECvNZU8nBsqlUI/w640-h492/DSC_8487.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The star die is by Memory Box and the branch is a Simon Says die. I have at last finished and written my cards for this year, It was a bit of a rush towards the end and I must be more organised next year!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are enjoying your week.</div><div>Hugs</div><div>Sally</div>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-4406256927336700012023-11-25T09:42:00.001+00:002023-11-25T09:42:06.039+00:00Christmas Cards!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAinWftTHNvSzJi_SX8Dk8vjRHEOrMSaNqZ0VK39tj9s4iZyldlPuXu5D0P1umnPTevzaN6dGGiBUIbOHERhrx2f_iWxe5LSERXKeSvT13iO6MGxxl_wpmMDvbDgTP-n83QOv8SlLYmuzWh0G2NdjAQxuIagDfY7bURDvXW7zVeMaMgecsTNtvKtHduAI/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAinWftTHNvSzJi_SX8Dk8vjRHEOrMSaNqZ0VK39tj9s4iZyldlPuXu5D0P1umnPTevzaN6dGGiBUIbOHERhrx2f_iWxe5LSERXKeSvT13iO6MGxxl_wpmMDvbDgTP-n83QOv8SlLYmuzWh0G2NdjAQxuIagDfY7bURDvXW7zVeMaMgecsTNtvKtHduAI/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ADfTYr0i7_G5E6MRcI6HCW4-6M-tBD7QJeBaK7bPQaOzYLvcPJ7lZCy1w-SrQVw0voGpQeB5uns7ir8FA-6d-zXBc1_orMgLZWBdFLaKPFGUQkDFUtgG6RnbJ8-ASgr3M_LYIHYydy2Ado73MdNvRBpbm7oE0YWeovIkc8fw0U9FnEzCuyWah044QAQ/s4730/DSC_9629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3925" data-original-width="4730" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ADfTYr0i7_G5E6MRcI6HCW4-6M-tBD7QJeBaK7bPQaOzYLvcPJ7lZCy1w-SrQVw0voGpQeB5uns7ir8FA-6d-zXBc1_orMgLZWBdFLaKPFGUQkDFUtgG6RnbJ8-ASgr3M_LYIHYydy2Ado73MdNvRBpbm7oE0YWeovIkc8fw0U9FnEzCuyWah044QAQ/w640-h532/DSC_9629.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am still busy trying to catch up with my Christmas card making, I have got so behind this year. Here is another card made just using dies and a border embossing folder. All the flora dies are by Simon Says and I have cut some in patterned paper and some I have coloured with Zig markers.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVDzGiUX5z3smNXtcGi0Y4_dyN_okST-UVL2_dN_HaTp3EkX9gvWuPdWF9QCJCOgPeyj1Z5FlAZNMNmAvsjj9grzc8hBE0DclnhOLi6k04ilDJ6y2PearmCv8fR9qWSsYSkluB7R5EEMQKnzoWbOhSwe16PUj0DIXAUEE6dtaGNKl1pTHS_rInl69S4Y/s4096/DSC_9630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3697" data-original-width="4096" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVDzGiUX5z3smNXtcGi0Y4_dyN_okST-UVL2_dN_HaTp3EkX9gvWuPdWF9QCJCOgPeyj1Z5FlAZNMNmAvsjj9grzc8hBE0DclnhOLi6k04ilDJ6y2PearmCv8fR9qWSsYSkluB7R5EEMQKnzoWbOhSwe16PUj0DIXAUEE6dtaGNKl1pTHS_rInl69S4Y/w640-h578/DSC_9630.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The sentiment has been computer generated and I have also added some pearls for a bit of sparkle.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBfku-NRE2qyKF5wqIljbsFpD3OfX_RAzdUg49-HitaxnWuto6lKKvjORBo5ERotAlZVPMCCqTZ-UUmUn6caVCLnrc-ccU_jPGZKVcvoWc8C0mJ3qxndoo8-JJ3GmGkH59g8ca24A7KIqTDvl633vxYZfJM9rMSUnIY-bvdZArsq2yFCbPBVhsvTvT78/s3885/DSC_9632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3429" data-original-width="3885" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBfku-NRE2qyKF5wqIljbsFpD3OfX_RAzdUg49-HitaxnWuto6lKKvjORBo5ERotAlZVPMCCqTZ-UUmUn6caVCLnrc-ccU_jPGZKVcvoWc8C0mJ3qxndoo8-JJ3GmGkH59g8ca24A7KIqTDvl633vxYZfJM9rMSUnIY-bvdZArsq2yFCbPBVhsvTvT78/w640-h564/DSC_9632.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I shall add this card to the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-christmas-kickstart-challenge-80.html">Christmas Kickstart challenge</a> as I have used colours that are not really Christmassy.</p><p>I am off to my daughters again next week, she is moving house and Nana is needed for babysitting duties.</p><p>Have a great week</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></p><p><br /></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-70997829959865006222023-11-16T11:54:00.003+00:002023-11-16T11:54:56.386+00:00Non Traditional Christmas!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxuikX6Dk1uzOf7hEEkS64F3AomUNiYev5hp2XPMB2IKwnEFc5ZaPRnIFQcelhhDpn-JdeHW6lLjQuU0WRernfpkmChlRl2N495f5jEu2f5LtUuedNAtbyXV3rRokPYyKvTdagDGLTBvpiPhoAkopSdy8CKUMix7fX2LDcixAH7Frh15Y2NLO9W8kNY0/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxuikX6Dk1uzOf7hEEkS64F3AomUNiYev5hp2XPMB2IKwnEFc5ZaPRnIFQcelhhDpn-JdeHW6lLjQuU0WRernfpkmChlRl2N495f5jEu2f5LtUuedNAtbyXV3rRokPYyKvTdagDGLTBvpiPhoAkopSdy8CKUMix7fX2LDcixAH7Frh15Y2NLO9W8kNY0/w333-h212/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="333" /></a></div><br /> The Christmas Kickstart challenge this month is called <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/11/the-christmas-kickstart-challenge-80.html">" It's Christmas Jim but not as we know it!</a> so for my card I decided to go for non traditional colours.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ71HSEcs-NfGu1OCK9_PbOcM1DxjtwzX-uIIaI3I0f5ORfnmrMiL076lm_2Jsq2wpwgemd75J7FG72CfoU6cvowRLq6wNp1yZDNdMQnTJpX1-qn1NI7T_hJaTo3kcGmkWKzgIgMVlGXJ6p6ffHttfsMCWlFDcMGKjiJzgcTfXJ8WswwSzKbvf2zmG7Gc/s6000/DSC_9622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ71HSEcs-NfGu1OCK9_PbOcM1DxjtwzX-uIIaI3I0f5ORfnmrMiL076lm_2Jsq2wpwgemd75J7FG72CfoU6cvowRLq6wNp1yZDNdMQnTJpX1-qn1NI7T_hJaTo3kcGmkWKzgIgMVlGXJ6p6ffHttfsMCWlFDcMGKjiJzgcTfXJ8WswwSzKbvf2zmG7Gc/w640-h426/DSC_9622.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For my background I used a piece of patterned paper and ran it through the Simon Says "Spun Sugar" embossing folder. I then die cut the SSS Merry word with a dusky pink background and glittery cream card.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBnfpqBRyjxElshfrXrO6BuMnwMEnaRt21z_YM6r00sD5Sc92DS1Xl2ICeIkL0AfOcMqhxl_c3bsosWXCy4qmfiR8lly2a4bchX4u3-AfSMVWFoq8oL_qXQ7zWPqGaypaS67hma_D1BxOaQhuHOuTxq04Yi2czwonn-WO73IB_t57yw2KU5olfsOVhWE/s5191/DSC_9621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3461" data-original-width="5191" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBnfpqBRyjxElshfrXrO6BuMnwMEnaRt21z_YM6r00sD5Sc92DS1Xl2ICeIkL0AfOcMqhxl_c3bsosWXCy4qmfiR8lly2a4bchX4u3-AfSMVWFoq8oL_qXQ7zWPqGaypaS67hma_D1BxOaQhuHOuTxq04Yi2czwonn-WO73IB_t57yw2KU5olfsOVhWE/w640-h426/DSC_9621.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next I die cut lots of leaves and berries, also by SSS and coloured them with Zig markers. I then adheared the word with foam tape so I could layer the leaves and berries under the word. Lastly I added some clear gems.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFf8bX17YRGwzOzhSnOP2edXE96VeMvAHhXgnx49nckUz6DC0sOiNLdGRQWAyXbcCvLhqWmbIUc1LBCoojdEEfSW7C_-QZiXo-IlYYVFtJ0GY25rge06Tx6L1jMFBXLQ-3YsPVD7W3gKBBVLhbNA6x51EoXjpC3FvA4Qycvky_NQyzJizoXPcD0A-aCA/s4540/DSC_9620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3027" data-original-width="4540" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFf8bX17YRGwzOzhSnOP2edXE96VeMvAHhXgnx49nckUz6DC0sOiNLdGRQWAyXbcCvLhqWmbIUc1LBCoojdEEfSW7C_-QZiXo-IlYYVFtJ0GY25rge06Tx6L1jMFBXLQ-3YsPVD7W3gKBBVLhbNA6x51EoXjpC3FvA4Qycvky_NQyzJizoXPcD0A-aCA/w640-h426/DSC_9620.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Although these colours are non traditional I am really pleased with the look, delicate but still Christmassy.</p><p>We have another rainy day here in Dorset so I am busy trying to catch up with my crafting.</p><p>Have a great Day</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-83158784308279237732023-11-14T13:06:00.000+00:002023-11-14T13:06:02.476+00:00Birthday and Christmas!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ICDLaFXawFkr2hERrrbHd3XWyluCLgZW5jax8_GFgGpG2XSJ3Dq3QqA3gBqEEzsId62n3rConoTqLpQ8rT_2R8O8hgLtwt8pl1d4Lu0c_lonwEQ0i9lt1pYs_PVvul1Wc0Yx-aDmlTVtPpzeVGl4rjy9f1jGJTulctye5WwEZZMlMSMRjGTklrFgj0o/s4096/DSC_8400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3722" data-original-width="4096" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ICDLaFXawFkr2hERrrbHd3XWyluCLgZW5jax8_GFgGpG2XSJ3Dq3QqA3gBqEEzsId62n3rConoTqLpQ8rT_2R8O8hgLtwt8pl1d4Lu0c_lonwEQ0i9lt1pYs_PVvul1Wc0Yx-aDmlTVtPpzeVGl4rjy9f1jGJTulctye5WwEZZMlMSMRjGTklrFgj0o/w640-h582/DSC_8400.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have had a very busy few weeks visiting my daughter and also I have been away on a photography/ birdwatching holiday to Yorkshire. Its also my Granddaughter Evas 2nd birthday today so I popped back up to Surrey for her party at the weekend.</p><p>This is the card I made for her, I cut the large 2 shapes using my Silhouette machine and stuck them down the left edge to create a card shape. I then distressed with Salty Ocean Oxide ink. Most of the animals are from Heffy Doodles which I have coloured with alcohol markers. I then die cut her name using dies from Altenew.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3x0D3RSJGfEStSshYAPTqbdICYjv_8M-4F6K0sexEBETqtcsuXEgwz5KHtgmOHmRapm0eE6g62GLIQJ5CiInGdhkqtNj3rjeumYWpFUE0DVHMrw0vBVoO2WlYQbhu_wx1sx9Fy_7xz7zAyret-Qj4w9oAZaAdFGTwXYT49cPHa4QReFelZ6u_ONQsT8/s4497/DSC_8402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3966" data-original-width="4497" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3x0D3RSJGfEStSshYAPTqbdICYjv_8M-4F6K0sexEBETqtcsuXEgwz5KHtgmOHmRapm0eE6g62GLIQJ5CiInGdhkqtNj3rjeumYWpFUE0DVHMrw0vBVoO2WlYQbhu_wx1sx9Fy_7xz7zAyret-Qj4w9oAZaAdFGTwXYT49cPHa4QReFelZ6u_ONQsT8/w640-h564/DSC_8402.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I was really pleased with how this card turned out and Eva was thrilled with it as she loves animals.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIP6B9_HghKFaAthk1zJGo607pmu03zXBL-g_E5Kvut_-xxZPbwfUQLfEU46iKgfM8iJF9oWPWIDMsr_c6Qc0e8980C4uLDAycAiEHH7XdvrURBMD8nwlQQHBY7_s5FszjAiKWoKBUhZolcZALHav8xekG03VwlR3VE8wRmSKuPI9f3wrGPUWShLLLPE/s4902/DSC_8414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3633" data-original-width="4902" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIP6B9_HghKFaAthk1zJGo607pmu03zXBL-g_E5Kvut_-xxZPbwfUQLfEU46iKgfM8iJF9oWPWIDMsr_c6Qc0e8980C4uLDAycAiEHH7XdvrURBMD8nwlQQHBY7_s5FszjAiKWoKBUhZolcZALHav8xekG03VwlR3VE8wRmSKuPI9f3wrGPUWShLLLPE/w640-h474/DSC_8414.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have also been busy making more Christmas cards, this one uses a selection of die cut leaves and berries from Simon Says. Not sure of the make of the frame die as i found it in a charity shop, i looks great over the musical background paper.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbxXOfhngWz7mQVT3xqQps8QW8G-LbTDXYHoiTg3idiXvVC33DxRGYwS1C5gssxCufOw0FJD5GuG_KyCNzZEWjHq0EqIrw2phV0tLWF6vFfm84VPVbzBe-dKQMaASePzFYUra4s5Hvfzeg4li_NzOjRkJGTU9YRmER3JJT-jkfdoHntYjU303mUDZjm4/s4838/DSC_8415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4838" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbxXOfhngWz7mQVT3xqQps8QW8G-LbTDXYHoiTg3idiXvVC33DxRGYwS1C5gssxCufOw0FJD5GuG_KyCNzZEWjHq0EqIrw2phV0tLWF6vFfm84VPVbzBe-dKQMaASePzFYUra4s5Hvfzeg4li_NzOjRkJGTU9YRmER3JJT-jkfdoHntYjU303mUDZjm4/w640-h530/DSC_8415.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Pleased with how this turned out but it was fiddly and too complicated for batch making.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj5MsUgo9B5KnGT6DrX_sj14ktBmnMG1sqw-tT6Uhqs1x_LtT8f7WbtKza99-3-cRy0hA9-UhY63s9hkzALGkC_QIufDkrh4ajP2aHt91yr7qCf1uoeZeNmk8hqYuhWL_FU-2HpdUF1TJ2eg7apGd9z4zkPX9Zbfa_47V-Fxl1YJVtBTws4rD5qct5Cs/s4245/DSC_8418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4245" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj5MsUgo9B5KnGT6DrX_sj14ktBmnMG1sqw-tT6Uhqs1x_LtT8f7WbtKza99-3-cRy0hA9-UhY63s9hkzALGkC_QIufDkrh4ajP2aHt91yr7qCf1uoeZeNmk8hqYuhWL_FU-2HpdUF1TJ2eg7apGd9z4zkPX9Zbfa_47V-Fxl1YJVtBTws4rD5qct5Cs/w640-h604/DSC_8418.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> I need to crack on with my Christmas card making as I am way behind this year. <p></p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-72227824910733459582023-10-21T12:24:00.006+01:002023-10-21T12:24:43.362+01:00CAS Christmas.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILJ_5JLQrUCudRwrzuKXc9F3fWLcsaY3WZGfxfANIHrWPUEN-_PmeI7ciwyVQXp3oHHKEDBqcBADkzPy0Nwkp31dvlX3YbkkLSylINOhqw6vICUyj86iVlW1TSBwOdQXewhc02Iz5NZTztnpvMszjNFuxwe4b6jh-WUbnkQoOVWeWa_K8LwxvCkfsDeo/s3997/DSC_8490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3517" data-original-width="3997" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILJ_5JLQrUCudRwrzuKXc9F3fWLcsaY3WZGfxfANIHrWPUEN-_PmeI7ciwyVQXp3oHHKEDBqcBADkzPy0Nwkp31dvlX3YbkkLSylINOhqw6vICUyj86iVlW1TSBwOdQXewhc02Iz5NZTztnpvMszjNFuxwe4b6jh-WUbnkQoOVWeWa_K8LwxvCkfsDeo/w640-h564/DSC_8490.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am going away for a couple of weeks tomorrow to my daughters, she is moving house and I am going to help her with the packing. I wanted to make another Christmas card before I left so decided on this CAS card using a die I won called Holly Stripes by Poppy Stamps.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHw_bziA0g36B1FNI4eHJZJMVqv6761AuYwUO41RMeHzjCs6mG0ZoXzLrpPRyaycqpUxfwHv6D_zzi3rRTMrnKnCQ_zmBdM_6MuBUOfHC1_i_gW9UO3xHTBTTOSva2Y1Q7jmb7i8UpKTDKGMLj_XS58m7mv4RhKhKwyO5MTAQ9yEeZD9krB-3ghZ9F5xo/s4908/DSC_8492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3681" data-original-width="4908" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHw_bziA0g36B1FNI4eHJZJMVqv6761AuYwUO41RMeHzjCs6mG0ZoXzLrpPRyaycqpUxfwHv6D_zzi3rRTMrnKnCQ_zmBdM_6MuBUOfHC1_i_gW9UO3xHTBTTOSva2Y1Q7jmb7i8UpKTDKGMLj_XS58m7mv4RhKhKwyO5MTAQ9yEeZD9krB-3ghZ9F5xo/w640-h480/DSC_8492.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>First I die cut my background blank and ran it through a dotty border embossing folder. I then cut the holly and placed it over the dots. Next I added the hot foiled sentiment.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHb9AClO_vUGEfw2hgxkHTu_pzZr23Zdo4XyoRqRqccvdsSzPTi6rEOuAcHjeuV9nOTOECocrXrOSLbnLLWdMPKN2gay4P6oEwqhF9sT0SwXLaYJxqUwLJvD1o9OihQeJVZKvwzoKWzatilMCQ0rQ_jiW3BXMKaoGQcpgo2QciEs6Me6fmprzlvXVSK2M/s2652/DSC_8493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2652" data-original-width="2531" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHb9AClO_vUGEfw2hgxkHTu_pzZr23Zdo4XyoRqRqccvdsSzPTi6rEOuAcHjeuV9nOTOECocrXrOSLbnLLWdMPKN2gay4P6oEwqhF9sT0SwXLaYJxqUwLJvD1o9OihQeJVZKvwzoKWzatilMCQ0rQ_jiW3BXMKaoGQcpgo2QciEs6Me6fmprzlvXVSK2M/w610-h640/DSC_8493.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br /> This was a really easy card to make and perfect for batch making , which I may have to do if I don't get a move on with my cards!<p></p><p>Hope you all have a good weekend , I am off to finish packing now.</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-44005637970405101362023-10-12T11:31:00.003+01:002023-10-12T11:31:26.801+01:00Layered Merry!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5E-CDefIwFQ8xf_rSr6iZi0D-dibUVPtzFgHV0fJ9O8-zNn2IOMOY34VxM_t1q7U_xSmT1HSX9IMsYEBQ3VeazYQdZ2j_HLDlpRwqrJniVw35VEQnroBDOXaFuUzhgNPRxAFhrOHvwLSPgNAaiM4E-i-IjVXIuqc7zttcs8ey8SbtpZ0mL7X8gObra0/s5367/DSC_8408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3578" data-original-width="5367" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK5E-CDefIwFQ8xf_rSr6iZi0D-dibUVPtzFgHV0fJ9O8-zNn2IOMOY34VxM_t1q7U_xSmT1HSX9IMsYEBQ3VeazYQdZ2j_HLDlpRwqrJniVw35VEQnroBDOXaFuUzhgNPRxAFhrOHvwLSPgNAaiM4E-i-IjVXIuqc7zttcs8ey8SbtpZ0mL7X8gObra0/w640-h426/DSC_8408.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am addicted to using this Fruitful Berry die from Simon Says, its so pretty and really lifts a card. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJn_QYlIe-bNT7rFqg6R-Qc90bpV9p6C5dGY5xBUGZ0a5gVjzMZ80MsJMyzO7jPhtFsrNfQACpLwnjTrFTvtbfQpw0V8Li0uQjB-Tl1_wBJ5vYzr_tZp0zhE0s4vhga9S11t8JtYHaz0Mkz2ZOb8YoEBVFEnKsai9hhBYAhkHeI7zIKm0mt48pI96m4k/s4934/DSC_8412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3289" data-original-width="4934" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJn_QYlIe-bNT7rFqg6R-Qc90bpV9p6C5dGY5xBUGZ0a5gVjzMZ80MsJMyzO7jPhtFsrNfQACpLwnjTrFTvtbfQpw0V8Li0uQjB-Tl1_wBJ5vYzr_tZp0zhE0s4vhga9S11t8JtYHaz0Mkz2ZOb8YoEBVFEnKsai9hhBYAhkHeI7zIKm0mt48pI96m4k/w640-h426/DSC_8412.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>For this I have stamped the Simon Says Outline Christmas stamp and embossed in gold , then I distressed with Cracked Pistachio and Salty Ocean oxide inks. I die cut with a base die and then cut lots of berries in white and green. Then I added some water coloured berries to the dies. I layered up the Chunky Merry die also from Simon says with some foam tape and then added all my berry branches.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUwXSHlG3jnem3jL5fDjFIcgRakJpeib3z_rLxKdjOmiQA1GPDnqbbn22uWCyOC913ScU1FWCZfDMOFeyhj3AZxolTpxKYa-nArB_tjAVcKFfbInWumh-P4ClcTmV4kCO81tAaNthEHhGVi7-gg2dFXVhK6SvgMMVGIUUrCsotvAhXen86QSURi1XNk8/s6000/DSC_8413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUUwXSHlG3jnem3jL5fDjFIcgRakJpeib3z_rLxKdjOmiQA1GPDnqbbn22uWCyOC913ScU1FWCZfDMOFeyhj3AZxolTpxKYa-nArB_tjAVcKFfbInWumh-P4ClcTmV4kCO81tAaNthEHhGVi7-gg2dFXVhK6SvgMMVGIUUrCsotvAhXen86QSURi1XNk8/w640-h426/DSC_8413.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Had fun with this one , I shall add it to the <a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-christmas-7/">Simon Says Wednesday challenge "Christmas"</a> and the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-with-birch-press-design.html">Die Cut Divas challenge "use layers".</a><p></p><p>I am trying to get lots of my Christmas cards done as I am away for a few weeks helping my daughter pack as she is moving. Busy time ahead!</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-39488629240742328492023-10-07T09:24:00.001+01:002023-10-07T09:24:10.932+01:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr9c4tuyUHgr1OY-YI7UO75C1ie_A6JkQMOOcJxxcKOSrUESbgSHyiXwOIcCKrC9Owh2af8k9n5eEwLa6lu8Ay40-ujS5v0H5X06sNfmX8bm-eUoN4xlQDBy_cf4FUzwk1NMryj_XEyt7LagKLggRAC-FyOzXf5kp8tNnX8ODu9gjgy7kMtXkTSyxpLUQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr9c4tuyUHgr1OY-YI7UO75C1ie_A6JkQMOOcJxxcKOSrUESbgSHyiXwOIcCKrC9Owh2af8k9n5eEwLa6lu8Ay40-ujS5v0H5X06sNfmX8bm-eUoN4xlQDBy_cf4FUzwk1NMryj_XEyt7LagKLggRAC-FyOzXf5kp8tNnX8ODu9gjgy7kMtXkTSyxpLUQ" width="257" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91MtJpP_VXZCoZRugu5-m8WNepXreGTrVCyrhc1GL6KXsZchaDCMT-MlKxtZuiseR5rQ_jojuQVsaDylDCCOK-1oZ5_fux9O045x5BIS8fNn1NSWWghGE7Mm3uBUBEHOTtmHNnt92l94ltVwAEP6v3zFm82IPmm8eLgGCygKShC_C6hOgMrqiCdKA3lg/s4352/cat1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4352" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91MtJpP_VXZCoZRugu5-m8WNepXreGTrVCyrhc1GL6KXsZchaDCMT-MlKxtZuiseR5rQ_jojuQVsaDylDCCOK-1oZ5_fux9O045x5BIS8fNn1NSWWghGE7Mm3uBUBEHOTtmHNnt92l94ltVwAEP6v3zFm82IPmm8eLgGCygKShC_C6hOgMrqiCdKA3lg/w640-h588/cat1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had another chance to play along with the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html">Christmas Kickstart Challenge in memory of Janis Woolbright.</a> I went hunting again on Pintrest for some free digital images and found this cute image of a fun loving cat and his mistletoe.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Zc-12Fuu_Qc5DNLuoZJIUayCbwzSuJ6OX1hv78Bb4ZYKGeZdgKbw0KB_8NCOdEJqgKGBpR4wQ3ttgocO8-mrU3hZwAsNoTA2fWov1bpXUAnHU6KWUREe9Qv35Fb7IhveibB7T6Q47Vo7SkNL0Zv0H-2uc-u1YZQiCzsYxsUetwwroJLwlfX5vnwB5ws/s3179/cat3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3051" data-original-width="3179" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Zc-12Fuu_Qc5DNLuoZJIUayCbwzSuJ6OX1hv78Bb4ZYKGeZdgKbw0KB_8NCOdEJqgKGBpR4wQ3ttgocO8-mrU3hZwAsNoTA2fWov1bpXUAnHU6KWUREe9Qv35Fb7IhveibB7T6Q47Vo7SkNL0Zv0H-2uc-u1YZQiCzsYxsUetwwroJLwlfX5vnwB5ws/w640-h614/cat3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I printed the image and coloured with my Zig markers, then distressed the background with Oxide inks. These cute little hearts are a die set from Simon Says, I have layered some on foam dots for added dimension and then added the pearl berries. Next I mounted it on some red glitter card and then a white background run through an old star embossing folder.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmt6ZD9nA75B4wBFQkZUE-M-zM9Wq6VuNEaPOdKLMydqqxrsB7-TcS-yExid0hw89K-bUFqH0-EPCiooShWzRf8UhfOZa9k6Ts0AnlCTEmx3dLZyO8X3g_EvskzhmqFSUHfve0RfS2bN-9NdKGJH07inqtJjEYN3MUTZDpYLI5Yr-ZBPAS2cls0ASLLas/s4669/cat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3855" data-original-width="4669" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmt6ZD9nA75B4wBFQkZUE-M-zM9Wq6VuNEaPOdKLMydqqxrsB7-TcS-yExid0hw89K-bUFqH0-EPCiooShWzRf8UhfOZa9k6Ts0AnlCTEmx3dLZyO8X3g_EvskzhmqFSUHfve0RfS2bN-9NdKGJH07inqtJjEYN3MUTZDpYLI5Yr-ZBPAS2cls0ASLLas/w640-h528/cat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Its been fun making these cat themed cards and I have someone in mind to receive them at Christmas.</p><p>Hopefully the sun is coming out here today so I am off to Lyme Regis to sit on the beach and maybe have an ice cream. Have a great weekend.</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-51224371199138624162023-10-06T13:39:00.004+01:002023-10-06T13:46:11.231+01:00Layered Dies.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtz4mMyBxg2NfCkFbPeProD3_ATJ4AgX_fxERnUUfNocqazFk6_uSQbOPL77xdWzclQZRxr7pzUN88Anm1RMfwuxSQi8hb-qWNfiNy_0pVkdXh6dT411kLr3NjXllgHHpkDFvXOAGVDhYdV9f0QoO_5CYtWiOtIyXBqBVPAlmkLPfD70HOPy0TAyzS0wM/s170/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtz4mMyBxg2NfCkFbPeProD3_ATJ4AgX_fxERnUUfNocqazFk6_uSQbOPL77xdWzclQZRxr7pzUN88Anm1RMfwuxSQi8hb-qWNfiNy_0pVkdXh6dT411kLr3NjXllgHHpkDFvXOAGVDhYdV9f0QoO_5CYtWiOtIyXBqBVPAlmkLPfD70HOPy0TAyzS0wM/w249-h154/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" width="249" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am back on my Christmas cards this weekend and made this with lots of layered die cuts so I am adding it to the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-with-birch-press-design.html">Die Cut Diva challenge "Layer a Die Cut"<br /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSxh6bAi64KqET6x0KQIN_sL2bESa4eRDYRd7FGQ57jNT6hiYfYGnueSrtYbWmZFYqkUnX3ixVL5IqAoNOO_iwKO3Wgo-hH_F851SKGeYj_x4BLOTkqnQCcrPcTatbrORjb9QlE6nJe3a4LZx1j-aET6fs8LLiqrSNCpVLB6EN1NqiTl-976C3VrPWWQ/s4456/DSC_8482.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3130" data-original-width="4456" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUSxh6bAi64KqET6x0KQIN_sL2bESa4eRDYRd7FGQ57jNT6hiYfYGnueSrtYbWmZFYqkUnX3ixVL5IqAoNOO_iwKO3Wgo-hH_F851SKGeYj_x4BLOTkqnQCcrPcTatbrORjb9QlE6nJe3a4LZx1j-aET6fs8LLiqrSNCpVLB6EN1NqiTl-976C3VrPWWQ/w640-h450/DSC_8482.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First I ran my card base through a really old dotty border embossing folder, then I cut the star dies using the Pink Fresh die, I also cut lots of berries and leaves from the Simon Says Fruitful Berries set and coloured with Zig brush markers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH17uuBDT3jR2pY5fqqz-yrr4nf-342rJP4uGSTsGDSj4u_DzzjQzbTBf8d8rgC4f4g3Nyj5CT6R4MMa8807Y6OSh4g7Q9AJQJppbymvyfzlB2SxFG1su4gQBeFBrT0jH1T-J7Kryc1XTIvzPBiKwb4YWfbvE-LwvK3ucYU0xLynNyfgmkmj3boOmGYg/s2855/DSC_8478.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2253" data-original-width="2855" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH17uuBDT3jR2pY5fqqz-yrr4nf-342rJP4uGSTsGDSj4u_DzzjQzbTBf8d8rgC4f4g3Nyj5CT6R4MMa8807Y6OSh4g7Q9AJQJppbymvyfzlB2SxFG1su4gQBeFBrT0jH1T-J7Kryc1XTIvzPBiKwb4YWfbvE-LwvK3ucYU0xLynNyfgmkmj3boOmGYg/w640-h506/DSC_8478.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGOcg79mTXeW1SOSD4cVFVSII9wIIpGLeNlo4FFU03NmYJ9t-6z_gQhcLPH6KmeYQqDCl6hyphenhyphenGurzK9NK3kpWv5knMnjE94IQ-pxGBkXyfYUKwd7NyP0-ndxttahTaL1LxH5xJmXPcwWdgvfdXDiZKzq2NQ1fnGQMKYZaS8r_muDVX9-kfSL9bp2itn5A/s4468/DSC_8484.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="4468" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGOcg79mTXeW1SOSD4cVFVSII9wIIpGLeNlo4FFU03NmYJ9t-6z_gQhcLPH6KmeYQqDCl6hyphenhyphenGurzK9NK3kpWv5knMnjE94IQ-pxGBkXyfYUKwd7NyP0-ndxttahTaL1LxH5xJmXPcwWdgvfdXDiZKzq2NQ1fnGQMKYZaS8r_muDVX9-kfSL9bp2itn5A/w567-h409/DSC_8484.jpg" width="567" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then layered it all up at the side of my card adding some sparkly gems and a computer generated sentiment. This one was difficult to photograph and the embossed dots are hard to see but it does have a lot of texture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will also add my card to the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/lovehandmadecards/discuss/72157721919504848/">LOVE Flickr Group challenge</a> this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I plan to have a busy card making weekend, hoping you all find time to do some creating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hugs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sally</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p><br /></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-73861942321648030272023-10-04T14:50:00.006+01:002023-10-04T15:03:28.658+01:00Topsy Turvy Christmas Cat!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinnpG-wmIQlsiK9fcpi01A8OLP2M4aeCo_FblD2wkhrzYNb9ONFmPD-AqHlaixe6W2JANa9WqTYVgci_c5amfxPdF5a2FKUBMVW4-UoxMOFI6I_KpviZUQ88WHg2oDe4ZGPsS3lSFm463uNQLsFsaGpn8Sla6BEbifQB_BJp9JZIpyYRJDRotGA5Aslhc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinnpG-wmIQlsiK9fcpi01A8OLP2M4aeCo_FblD2wkhrzYNb9ONFmPD-AqHlaixe6W2JANa9WqTYVgci_c5amfxPdF5a2FKUBMVW4-UoxMOFI6I_KpviZUQ88WHg2oDe4ZGPsS3lSFm463uNQLsFsaGpn8Sla6BEbifQB_BJp9JZIpyYRJDRotGA5Aslhc" width="257" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6o8_4RpfYvCtl7w_aXD-fjh4vANIUD-sqHcyzujQPLAfTKxlMNJ8MEPQORnyWExFIQ9KRaHQtJCjKRl84gCbjKxO1IJ1xAEUal4XCrlWr3rPBE_DtZ0xhRa6riRDLYA3dHK-LcAh_ZoapzyRSE3vVMmTtNRW6ySu6j_VGgDuh2gPbmh8QUdjuVoKiGQ/s4694/cat1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4694" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6o8_4RpfYvCtl7w_aXD-fjh4vANIUD-sqHcyzujQPLAfTKxlMNJ8MEPQORnyWExFIQ9KRaHQtJCjKRl84gCbjKxO1IJ1xAEUal4XCrlWr3rPBE_DtZ0xhRa6riRDLYA3dHK-LcAh_ZoapzyRSE3vVMmTtNRW6ySu6j_VGgDuh2gPbmh8QUdjuVoKiGQ/w640-h546/cat1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: verdana; text-align: start;"> </span><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; text-align: start;">The <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/10/day-1-christmas-kickstart-challenge-79.html">Christmas Kickstart challenge </a>this month is in honor of Janis Woolbright </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; text-align: start;"> Janis ran the annual Cat Lovers blog hop but sadly passed away in January. Although I never took part in the hops I love to take part in the Kickstart challenge so I have made a cat themed card.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: verdana; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWBt5KXu5Ktv8bG7hwUimexjzuuHSbQ3qlEbwtxOSuxsJZkrLn-cU7CD8VLL0HquafDT3ZOSZLAmhyphenhyphenKDz4uSq5GQodAFiDZ-Pn4AmseHEarOJ-HoAnEwk37yeT98Y7Yoit55ggh50PYg9XZkucdFUo-7ZhPpG7-DGNZQ40sPCF99_wKZOKOtIMmT6OUg/s4533/cat2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3658" data-original-width="4533" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWBt5KXu5Ktv8bG7hwUimexjzuuHSbQ3qlEbwtxOSuxsJZkrLn-cU7CD8VLL0HquafDT3ZOSZLAmhyphenhyphenKDz4uSq5GQodAFiDZ-Pn4AmseHEarOJ-HoAnEwk37yeT98Y7Yoit55ggh50PYg9XZkucdFUo-7ZhPpG7-DGNZQ40sPCF99_wKZOKOtIMmT6OUg/w640-h516/cat2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;">My card is made using a digital image that I have printed and coloured with brush markers, I then die cut the image and distressed with Oxide inks. I added some sparkly gel pen to the tinsel and holly to give it a bit of glitz.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NCdaDtUM858P17fcQF1A9Dlqw5xBH49D05EaipkT-3f7A2rmCX_-ADKyW04-dTN9VAWduTZn3v2bozYuS-V6-5tjbhKaor6PRi6ZFDREebNUa2Z3O7CjreUhp2FLD0qL1bviPFQ9mBNATi8mYjQDmN-zxgUHb5DjhVKv-HQ7DtGtnxdBYwMb-yeveko/s2220/cat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1590" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NCdaDtUM858P17fcQF1A9Dlqw5xBH49D05EaipkT-3f7A2rmCX_-ADKyW04-dTN9VAWduTZn3v2bozYuS-V6-5tjbhKaor6PRi6ZFDREebNUa2Z3O7CjreUhp2FLD0qL1bviPFQ9mBNATi8mYjQDmN-zxgUHb5DjhVKv-HQ7DtGtnxdBYwMb-yeveko/w458-h640/cat.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;">I then added the red snowflakes cut using a Simon Says die and layered everything on a piece of glittery patterned paper. The sentiment is computer generated.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;">I enjoyed making this card and hope to play along again later in the month.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Shadows Into Light; font-size: medium;">Sally</span></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-78286917931304453172023-10-02T09:39:00.002+01:002023-10-02T09:39:59.642+01:00Christmas Berries !<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmhy9J30Ms_Il_PoK2hbWU1Av8yvcJ6tWvErspCNGNTbwZ8Lx4yJwY44K6G_Lg0XNfTNu4X87nlFEccVH9c4Cc5oMHdbwJDgB24M9aL8DJWb4_TdMy6GCgFXFIc8e_pFdPlyGOdohcCcQSkaqFym4JOz2N3prrThHsulOXxID-zEWf4MPpY1i6izwlmc/s170/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmhy9J30Ms_Il_PoK2hbWU1Av8yvcJ6tWvErspCNGNTbwZ8Lx4yJwY44K6G_Lg0XNfTNu4X87nlFEccVH9c4Cc5oMHdbwJDgB24M9aL8DJWb4_TdMy6GCgFXFIc8e_pFdPlyGOdohcCcQSkaqFym4JOz2N3prrThHsulOXxID-zEWf4MPpY1i6izwlmc/w219-h135/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" width="219" /></a></div><br /> I am so behind with my Christmas cards this year as I completely lost my card making mojo this summer, Sunday was a really dull wet day so I got a start and made a few cards. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIcRpaiEig0av0Ni37op4N2fxx-IHByI8rlVCKxKtjiqxhUy2lhf-AaVpatTjTyl425s-4hGKmE3Y4RYMgj6mPZbgf14zKJ72AdLDfPPQ4sP5w_p2xYCpJQmODBfJDmmKvPgkbqot_qqaEC36OO5q4kVPuxMklYhIC8UvwiAkmNRpxuxryPhd5r95P9U/s3801/DSC_8468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3618" data-original-width="3801" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIcRpaiEig0av0Ni37op4N2fxx-IHByI8rlVCKxKtjiqxhUy2lhf-AaVpatTjTyl425s-4hGKmE3Y4RYMgj6mPZbgf14zKJ72AdLDfPPQ4sP5w_p2xYCpJQmODBfJDmmKvPgkbqot_qqaEC36OO5q4kVPuxMklYhIC8UvwiAkmNRpxuxryPhd5r95P9U/w640-h610/DSC_8468.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This one qualifies for the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-with-birch-press-design.html">Die Cut Divas October challenge "Layer your Dies"</a> First I die cart a card base and ran it through a really old embossing border folder with leaves and berries on.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuThCy1htppZcgs5zZ4udZfb2nqlQvcoClpkOOcvpv7t652Qnq_4qvKCX9cwlonDr45eNZSApLU1IQcYT-h9XkmRlh_Btm7egYgk8r-YJ4ydDY56P3TY2dxmvRI5AUERPIlePGgaZi2JvWGUYgqKUUqiWoTb9F2JEwVtMMY5Q2W9KYUWSUNlBRpZd_ofg/s3847/DSC_8469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3730" data-original-width="3847" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuThCy1htppZcgs5zZ4udZfb2nqlQvcoClpkOOcvpv7t652Qnq_4qvKCX9cwlonDr45eNZSApLU1IQcYT-h9XkmRlh_Btm7egYgk8r-YJ4ydDY56P3TY2dxmvRI5AUERPIlePGgaZi2JvWGUYgqKUUqiWoTb9F2JEwVtMMY5Q2W9KYUWSUNlBRpZd_ofg/w640-h620/DSC_8469.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next I cut and water coloured lots of berries and leaves from the Simon Says "Fruitful Berries" set, I then arranged them in a bunch on my card using glue and some foam dots for texture. The sentiment is computer generated.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZPEWAOOxAjcvxEUglupduPO43720cq_Pl26CEx8v0NVwKiJICMqRaBCh3YLEe8jYDhEqntM21z7XfRDcXv5QHePOrLWrecLaD59ZJdRUjhc8q2gmvAGq2pBuz75hyphenhyphen-jrLMEeECP_LoNh-eCJqurFRs_NW-ciblPXZXW3FCQTrmhnhmW5E4Te8oHUyLw/s2751/DSC_8471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2751" data-original-width="2216" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZPEWAOOxAjcvxEUglupduPO43720cq_Pl26CEx8v0NVwKiJICMqRaBCh3YLEe8jYDhEqntM21z7XfRDcXv5QHePOrLWrecLaD59ZJdRUjhc8q2gmvAGq2pBuz75hyphenhyphen-jrLMEeECP_LoNh-eCJqurFRs_NW-ciblPXZXW3FCQTrmhnhmW5E4Te8oHUyLw/w516-h640/DSC_8471.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shall also add it to the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2158384@N23/discuss/72157721919504848/">LOVE flickr group challenge "Anything Goes".</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another wet misty day here in Dorset so hopefully I can make a few more cards for my stash. Have a great week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2158384@N23/discuss/72157721919504848/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p><br /></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-24815861553367075412023-09-25T13:23:00.003+01:002023-09-25T13:23:40.657+01:00Autumnal Colours<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJ9UDB2piiGD2zGTts-ncDRFZQ5uCToAujNa7wHrpF8gUV2QcwKiuGDHXFB0q6AVJNNteJQAL8WpNtUHuQGFos8J_DHYlvJgMM_EeA6H1wEtGOKzHuQHvZLK1E455Ir74XULb6gSmhOydVWSry36lvjL3TyRqIcKlU23epqzxty3fLoiKZY5qiP_tQrE/s170/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJ9UDB2piiGD2zGTts-ncDRFZQ5uCToAujNa7wHrpF8gUV2QcwKiuGDHXFB0q6AVJNNteJQAL8WpNtUHuQGFos8J_DHYlvJgMM_EeA6H1wEtGOKzHuQHvZLK1E455Ir74XULb6gSmhOydVWSry36lvjL3TyRqIcKlU23epqzxty3fLoiKZY5qiP_tQrE/w320-h198/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>I needed some more birthday cards in my stash and I have also decided to try and use up some bits from my scrap box so here is the card I created. I shall add it to the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/09/an-elizabeth-craft-designs-month-with.html">Die Cut Divas challenge which this month is anything goes.</a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEkcJuEkexRNBoTPqRbk0Bujl9sGn6zwkEEFwSUhZ48QIZngBXCP8hpUUFMzCe2Jz1-PcK3CngVdpFdfSRtLnJ5daWSqqkR-ykaUY6U_blTaMDTymBcaw-Z70WU-PyiRG0cveNopVXkVgOHHVZXkKRLi49tihf9X3oxv9Ks00nw6Pjm2n6u1m4ihSJ5g/s5060/DSC_8434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3443" data-original-width="5060" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitEkcJuEkexRNBoTPqRbk0Bujl9sGn6zwkEEFwSUhZ48QIZngBXCP8hpUUFMzCe2Jz1-PcK3CngVdpFdfSRtLnJ5daWSqqkR-ykaUY6U_blTaMDTymBcaw-Z70WU-PyiRG0cveNopVXkVgOHHVZXkKRLi49tihf9X3oxv9Ks00nw6Pjm2n6u1m4ihSJ5g/w640-h436/DSC_8434.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I die cut my base blank and then distressed it with a variety of Distress Oxide inks before running it through the Simon Says Spun Glass embossing folder. I then added the Flower Cluster die cut also from Simon Says. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip--r0Lalgi2YXbjeDy7Fb8c8bAvgg3SZBemrS3wLQUsFc5xYoAWZzklJyKr9QOBNacTdbO8evChjJqUrfR8SXmJNZ_SrCRepRKVqS50QyrIIol8BF1DfmVVnwDG0-cqsxrFqEgK3A1hVcUsOX5I43-N9RQxg2CQdQegfGSXxltxTrS3viVXCbbTkpvHk/s4446/DSC_8437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3283" data-original-width="4446" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip--r0Lalgi2YXbjeDy7Fb8c8bAvgg3SZBemrS3wLQUsFc5xYoAWZzklJyKr9QOBNacTdbO8evChjJqUrfR8SXmJNZ_SrCRepRKVqS50QyrIIol8BF1DfmVVnwDG0-cqsxrFqEgK3A1hVcUsOX5I43-N9RQxg2CQdQegfGSXxltxTrS3viVXCbbTkpvHk/w640-h472/DSC_8437.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I routed through my scraps and found these stamped flowers that I had coloured and not used. The sentiment is hot foiled, lastly I added the pearls.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW74ijOyEOPVQfD-B8F7EwxctbahaJalbMtI6q2oNrDIOpApGF6V-zjJOBAEkJgmRA8I8DAKjH8AhJ5HDPzJPdjheBIgXPr-wIRCQnPrI5lTsvv29KiGgWQqWx2mbcfThqPgPg7x2OigK0jXJCX3GR8Upvm7QuvWTgtdfHNCn1_gWFPz1hm-Q7D5OzfUQ/s4867/DSC_8439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3644" data-original-width="4867" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW74ijOyEOPVQfD-B8F7EwxctbahaJalbMtI6q2oNrDIOpApGF6V-zjJOBAEkJgmRA8I8DAKjH8AhJ5HDPzJPdjheBIgXPr-wIRCQnPrI5lTsvv29KiGgWQqWx2mbcfThqPgPg7x2OigK0jXJCX3GR8Upvm7QuvWTgtdfHNCn1_gWFPz1hm-Q7D5OzfUQ/w640-h480/DSC_8439.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I shall also add my card to the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/simonsaysstamp/discuss/72157721919363121/">Simon Says Flickr Challenge "Stamping"</a><p></p><p>Have a great week</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-78153990892348105732023-09-19T14:43:00.007+01:002023-09-19T14:50:30.811+01:00More Christmas Snowmen!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXpvek1iNZdBKSJxbNyZvv84aJREwMfwXnuBK8htwaRG1h0bGQe5wsdD95eTdSyDyeegGNHOXujjIJHzcc-zX6UAneJYigMtmXYv6q4iF5mBoeMlzePSD-anBYrnRU65bq0uO_A1vgamuFhxIBwt3sfKvui0wLt01voI1CXJLpw_BzvJWrYjpM5drWhE/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXpvek1iNZdBKSJxbNyZvv84aJREwMfwXnuBK8htwaRG1h0bGQe5wsdD95eTdSyDyeegGNHOXujjIJHzcc-zX6UAneJYigMtmXYv6q4iF5mBoeMlzePSD-anBYrnRU65bq0uO_A1vgamuFhxIBwt3sfKvui0wLt01voI1CXJLpw_BzvJWrYjpM5drWhE/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fpxDkKE5tY4icCZ1waRiHdBclMe0gfhjoS4JFHrZ89f7N0QQzUndiqxcuZY7ObUdPSw_Ck9oEvXKAeI19r8C7HCXNeI5S9hJB_1NqqNHL10bZ0u6P9hF1iO4kCc4JRARKJRt0CnJxtZQW2M8Ei2YjMkdHQX6ikAQCjP5YedyU29DUkOvWnMFO4yzJ2w/s5489/Snowman1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3659" data-original-width="5489" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fpxDkKE5tY4icCZ1waRiHdBclMe0gfhjoS4JFHrZ89f7N0QQzUndiqxcuZY7ObUdPSw_Ck9oEvXKAeI19r8C7HCXNeI5S9hJB_1NqqNHL10bZ0u6P9hF1iO4kCc4JRARKJRt0CnJxtZQW2M8Ei2YjMkdHQX6ikAQCjP5YedyU29DUkOvWnMFO4yzJ2w/w640-h426/Snowman1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I had time to make another card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/christmas-kickstart-challenge-78_01347636071.html">"Christmas Kickstart Challenge</a>" today and decided to make another snowman scene using the Heffy Doodle stamp set "Wanna Build a Snowman". I found this border snowflake die in a charity shop last year and its so useful. I cut two one in sparkly PP and another in card which i then layered together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnn4AjT2AOZi4mvCwHt-geN11vaPc8k71H5vWd2DHPuJS5kwh9CvlzXsTmiFi41J6ikgzYNbspWt4ieOnzP8rJtoanOyZ6K91Ao1D8OzXVEupxxemdW3ad0IOgw8m2vxh-tPevGYxRtjxfpTauGx2uhf-3QHPyJWFq-vmj6eXNqYqZLhUcCmex7TEVtc/s6000/Snowman2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnn4AjT2AOZi4mvCwHt-geN11vaPc8k71H5vWd2DHPuJS5kwh9CvlzXsTmiFi41J6ikgzYNbspWt4ieOnzP8rJtoanOyZ6K91Ao1D8OzXVEupxxemdW3ad0IOgw8m2vxh-tPevGYxRtjxfpTauGx2uhf-3QHPyJWFq-vmj6eXNqYqZLhUcCmex7TEVtc/w640-h426/Snowman2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I then cut the snow background and embossed with a folder I also found in the shop. The snowman are coloured with my copic markers. The reindeer is from a really old set from Clearly Besotted. I layered the frame on foam dots to give some dimension.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLL1PPhO0NNsLwt7LxZFto9bO4ni4iLVRQz6T3O04j1AIrzsc-pxEO51-Up-UjaFDuy9Rh9aOuWXKq9ZC-sbtuks_GCh7EjFnNuV5O9FOoA8nOGQ8N-EpBoP-jSUPI_t6x2FLoj_vfw5_yzGP5vBPeMuS4sqHXJWb7W9aVgmUWHOvWmh7PLxXYh7GaPk/s5404/Snowman.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3603" data-original-width="5404" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgLL1PPhO0NNsLwt7LxZFto9bO4ni4iLVRQz6T3O04j1AIrzsc-pxEO51-Up-UjaFDuy9Rh9aOuWXKq9ZC-sbtuks_GCh7EjFnNuV5O9FOoA8nOGQ8N-EpBoP-jSUPI_t6x2FLoj_vfw5_yzGP5vBPeMuS4sqHXJWb7W9aVgmUWHOvWmh7PLxXYh7GaPk/w640-h426/Snowman.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Thrilled to have another card in my box but there is a long way to go before I catch up. I am going to add this card to the LOVE flickr group challenge as well.</p><p>Hope to do some more crafting tomorrow as the weather is not looking good!</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p><p><br /></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-28962281187732032912023-09-18T10:29:00.001+01:002023-09-18T10:29:31.524+01:00At last I am Crafting!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp394UDYLhn5JLuD4AjlQF1xOkQQ_rDc4E8kDWNRQkmYRWLUfY4uLebIztRAD_5whiYlOwYIIlWFf308a5j3UFofIylfringqkgJT4BkzA3qLE4Yyj35AvGuKriYLgiVS7csN1dMgYBhlNOztH1OqHkw0gs-G_Prv0ZvYrBsujxRpggmxpvQhkNz4ZAJ4/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp394UDYLhn5JLuD4AjlQF1xOkQQ_rDc4E8kDWNRQkmYRWLUfY4uLebIztRAD_5whiYlOwYIIlWFf308a5j3UFofIylfringqkgJT4BkzA3qLE4Yyj35AvGuKriYLgiVS7csN1dMgYBhlNOztH1OqHkw0gs-G_Prv0ZvYrBsujxRpggmxpvQhkNz4ZAJ4/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a long summer when I really didn't feel like crafting I think I am back in the groove and have made a card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/09/christmas-kickstart-challenge-78_01347636071.html">"Christmas Kickstart Challenge"</a>. The theme this month is "Chillin with my Snowmies!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I am so behind with my cards this year and I really need to get moving!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1XmlTSsTazP8PPX1Y7uMtlc13yON-kd1hcbW2VYmrZaj_rysDsMp6_CnNhHNtoMaNH_ifWYeULGmLOL0T6cTQHz2s-NV3jOQn-On4dC0FlNGvRhMH2nPk3yiJB_uhkCX1ho8DuR9yZFe40OrNrbbiCHs_4qz-6eUUZycXFsPW6QZcZyXrA9FNJfw2qc/s6000/DSC_8381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1XmlTSsTazP8PPX1Y7uMtlc13yON-kd1hcbW2VYmrZaj_rysDsMp6_CnNhHNtoMaNH_ifWYeULGmLOL0T6cTQHz2s-NV3jOQn-On4dC0FlNGvRhMH2nPk3yiJB_uhkCX1ho8DuR9yZFe40OrNrbbiCHs_4qz-6eUUZycXFsPW6QZcZyXrA9FNJfw2qc/w640-h426/DSC_8381.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I distressed a card base panel with Salty Ocean and Cracked Pistachio Oxide inks and ran it through the Simon Says Faceted Snowflakes embossing folder , then I sprinkled with some sparkly embossing powder and heated.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkC7T9ajAD69ipeo6L_QJdLL84wt5LnRU-GwXw_ASZUw8rqcq1jZDHYd9A2DqX2wUjqAT48HihBmNOF43bZwIdqewgiK7BV-vF_qLUE-qPCdUIvQNqFZIFywrweA6TPD_FItQnG9nRjLyS5sulZX9HtH4PBTh6KkMmb13DVoh68eh0pn5Rl9C053RRUQ/s5633/DSC_8380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3755" data-original-width="5633" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkC7T9ajAD69ipeo6L_QJdLL84wt5LnRU-GwXw_ASZUw8rqcq1jZDHYd9A2DqX2wUjqAT48HihBmNOF43bZwIdqewgiK7BV-vF_qLUE-qPCdUIvQNqFZIFywrweA6TPD_FItQnG9nRjLyS5sulZX9HtH4PBTh6KkMmb13DVoh68eh0pn5Rl9C053RRUQ/w640-h426/DSC_8380.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next I die cut the SNOW letters using Altenew die alphabets twice and glued for height. The snowman and penguin are from the Heffy Doodle "Wanna build a snowman " stamp set.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOootThJH9xgtMZ2CjD3ErMUGu_4SpOH5n_31KCf2mAnxXOSH8Bwam7ffjlm9du9-e2Mj_4u6kbqZnzxTpkC6JNYP_Wu7g30c4e2qGiBt_J4306R-phhgg7lbzarOj-Bfc2uIxQwjVVSo2XmtoTIEwsRSQtvPimdEdkAvqZWJ26NABu8jgFUKVUTjBQk4/s5451/DSC_8379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3634" data-original-width="5451" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOootThJH9xgtMZ2CjD3ErMUGu_4SpOH5n_31KCf2mAnxXOSH8Bwam7ffjlm9du9-e2Mj_4u6kbqZnzxTpkC6JNYP_Wu7g30c4e2qGiBt_J4306R-phhgg7lbzarOj-Bfc2uIxQwjVVSo2XmtoTIEwsRSQtvPimdEdkAvqZWJ26NABu8jgFUKVUTjBQk4/w640-h426/DSC_8379.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I am also adding this card to the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/lovehandmadecards/discuss/72157721919362951/">LOVE flickr group challenge "Anything Goes</a>" and the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2480338@N20/discuss/72157721919363121/">Simon Says Flickr group challenge "Stamping"</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I hope to be back with more cards very soon, in the meantime I have a lot of catching up to do in blog land!!</p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-23702441736927876832023-04-27T13:44:00.002+01:002023-04-27T13:44:13.491+01:00Birthday Cocktail!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfujlO0MKAe1M1tHnDC0d7JbQMR1qKNmkmgHyl-TcejulZ60i7rWxDBycmEjPx_moLtrm8LCct6bqG4fcyfTVmwAMrUjxcSkChI8PiNj0wT3yRfuu6QP9_KJxv5c59TuTm6kbh8hSDpOZNh2OnrPIeAM2WU7Iap7onEJkE8xbWgEagYvwZzrFoAw5g/s4578/cocktail%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4578" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfujlO0MKAe1M1tHnDC0d7JbQMR1qKNmkmgHyl-TcejulZ60i7rWxDBycmEjPx_moLtrm8LCct6bqG4fcyfTVmwAMrUjxcSkChI8PiNj0wT3yRfuu6QP9_KJxv5c59TuTm6kbh8hSDpOZNh2OnrPIeAM2WU7Iap7onEJkE8xbWgEagYvwZzrFoAw5g/w640-h560/cocktail%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>My best friends daughter was 40 this week and I wanted to make her a special card. I used my Quadrant die cut and hot foil plate form Pink Fresh Studios to create the shimmery background which I layered up on a background I made with Distress Oxide inks smooshed to make an ombre effect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfskiad8oWSmmi0gNVbHSjjW-S-9wrYfEXmpBexdvcNHm_RnX6kYUqpNtBfCv8EkXFa7JUfs5q5ZnvxQcgMN8Bd_foFT4vmX2gBIrO19tzQIgsfeHgBLarZOTZpA_ccwfg2uOdwxilkkLQdEiHfc_t-7dBZ7_dgLXswjMU9dsoD7MWvr4wjuWRzn4t/s4789/cocktail%20(5).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4789" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfskiad8oWSmmi0gNVbHSjjW-S-9wrYfEXmpBexdvcNHm_RnX6kYUqpNtBfCv8EkXFa7JUfs5q5ZnvxQcgMN8Bd_foFT4vmX2gBIrO19tzQIgsfeHgBLarZOTZpA_ccwfg2uOdwxilkkLQdEiHfc_t-7dBZ7_dgLXswjMU9dsoD7MWvr4wjuWRzn4t/w640-h534/cocktail%20(5).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The cocktail stamp is from a set by Tim Holtz and its one I have used a lot, I water coloured the image and fussy cut before layering on my card . I then added the sequins and the hot foiled Happy Birthday.</p><p>I am adding this card to the<a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/03/april-treasures-with-altenew.html"> Die Cut Divas April challenge " Water Colouring"as the cocktail is water coloured.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNb-E8cVb8LT7UAYeUj2XQtysSzY7tQsu1AoRys9oNtfDCZvgrFZRfQaWBfog3gMkdJ_HOjSnnMlEExpNGjOw7PK6X7FU-mURhEX8j3nagD9Ztiz_GG9Q1AFSOm6KIxP5UmcI0-apPmlt5RXaC56DzQM_uCQ0PE44ObpmEwCDXnvVcvnLuoc3yp2X/s170/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNb-E8cVb8LT7UAYeUj2XQtysSzY7tQsu1AoRys9oNtfDCZvgrFZRfQaWBfog3gMkdJ_HOjSnnMlEExpNGjOw7PK6X7FU-mURhEX8j3nagD9Ztiz_GG9Q1AFSOm6KIxP5UmcI0-apPmlt5RXaC56DzQM_uCQ0PE44ObpmEwCDXnvVcvnLuoc3yp2X/w246-h152/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" width="246" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua98mVP68l7TQNfVA_LLP1pU_gAllVM42vsTflTA1WNpDoCHXROnCwroiHWklOdzCfqGpN8Ca8x_OIaBrKICZBUeP98MK0vHdWL4Hn-Vcs0I3cIgrgVgb9g022ELz0OENHwhKzbOuDVVWm4RE2nUTMPNnD-DO-lW3AQ1gweivet6OFK0mva_JqowZ/s4632/cocktail%20(7).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4632" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgua98mVP68l7TQNfVA_LLP1pU_gAllVM42vsTflTA1WNpDoCHXROnCwroiHWklOdzCfqGpN8Ca8x_OIaBrKICZBUeP98MK0vHdWL4Hn-Vcs0I3cIgrgVgb9g022ELz0OENHwhKzbOuDVVWm4RE2nUTMPNnD-DO-lW3AQ1gweivet6OFK0mva_JqowZ/w640-h552/cocktail%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Looking forward to a visit from my daughter and granddaughter this weekend and hoping that the weather improves a little bit!<div><br /></div><div>Have a great weekend</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></div>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-168171731035805872023-04-24T16:08:00.002+01:002023-04-24T16:08:56.305+01:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_R3k9Ml2csvXDeY-2Cj3dM7eDWUIw_TLoatzNEpBG8dYb1l2AcrFKEbLg-4m-L5vNDAYVU5jOkoDRVEktgDqhoboaOezavyhNAxe4ucEU1-jyaB8SjfW_oImNYoMiZ3PPIl8v_wrqUn_ErUR_PIlCFus293709C_pHBlY8frugNJS05AVc7kZ4SL/s4264/DSC_5083-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3735" data-original-width="4264" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_R3k9Ml2csvXDeY-2Cj3dM7eDWUIw_TLoatzNEpBG8dYb1l2AcrFKEbLg-4m-L5vNDAYVU5jOkoDRVEktgDqhoboaOezavyhNAxe4ucEU1-jyaB8SjfW_oImNYoMiZ3PPIl8v_wrqUn_ErUR_PIlCFus293709C_pHBlY8frugNJS05AVc7kZ4SL/w640-h560/DSC_5083-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Its getting on for a year since I lost my lovely hubby and I have been lacking in mojo for a few weeks now, but after a refreshing and restorative weekend away in Devon with old friends I felt like making some cards again.</p><p>This card is for the current challenge at the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-73-reminder-post.html">Christmas Kickstart blog "Gnome for Christmas"</a> . I dug out this older Simon Says Li'l Gnome die and decided to go with silver and pink for a change, I also wanted to make a shaped card. The background is made using a Pink Fresh Studio hot foil plate and die. I then added my gnome , the sentiment is also hot foiled. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLmFWHX8jNwFc7JuVUtJ92R_IQ6rXt6AR1gN3S2ZOj3sltqgu2D7JFGGrBvM627FCcPO_3ImKEWxX60T95F5LHvZAyGFXTMyJxGVvpQOvr88Qv_cpt_HSSZAoop0pLJ7zuQDA4RExcv9OCc-XZRofkmwWaM_e7cG90DDfNeDWjCF2zF4ricL2zwRK/s4190/DSC_5084-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3579" data-original-width="4190" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLmFWHX8jNwFc7JuVUtJ92R_IQ6rXt6AR1gN3S2ZOj3sltqgu2D7JFGGrBvM627FCcPO_3ImKEWxX60T95F5LHvZAyGFXTMyJxGVvpQOvr88Qv_cpt_HSSZAoop0pLJ7zuQDA4RExcv9OCc-XZRofkmwWaM_e7cG90DDfNeDWjCF2zF4ricL2zwRK/w640-h546/DSC_5084-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Another card to add to my Christmas stash and its also got me crafting again!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2S6TyL4gTNjT3TebcXs6Sy6CBEgM_yk7NyX6m03DyUjlTrTkqZ06bhLLJPQ6wOIcBDgNi3-dds3s_MxNKqgA_PJUjXUg7S3RyGdLMILfxm9FuEgPD2LbxcXY82YYdohofGpkKalKblE_iYzow3JwubY9OcIjfrRJ3p_Jtt9_wWO5dybxRd9blv4TS/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2S6TyL4gTNjT3TebcXs6Sy6CBEgM_yk7NyX6m03DyUjlTrTkqZ06bhLLJPQ6wOIcBDgNi3-dds3s_MxNKqgA_PJUjXUg7S3RyGdLMILfxm9FuEgPD2LbxcXY82YYdohofGpkKalKblE_iYzow3JwubY9OcIjfrRJ3p_Jtt9_wWO5dybxRd9blv4TS/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51bD_RKxTUnXK0V0LRpR8X1a1InDnPaNWF4ObAG3UZJU2ql3V-FqV26HderdqFKHo3KVBem7Q_gFswSNT4Gfur79m3hwNbA5eBBrPWeKU6BaHfa6-jAlfflNKYFpCFxM8nCyJgW5h3MxEVm5oFSjMGsUU9NfdhthYd2HEYPI3zlPt70EA26QbQoYL/s4364/Saskia%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4364" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51bD_RKxTUnXK0V0LRpR8X1a1InDnPaNWF4ObAG3UZJU2ql3V-FqV26HderdqFKHo3KVBem7Q_gFswSNT4Gfur79m3hwNbA5eBBrPWeKU6BaHfa6-jAlfflNKYFpCFxM8nCyJgW5h3MxEVm5oFSjMGsUU9NfdhthYd2HEYPI3zlPt70EA26QbQoYL/w640-h586/Saskia%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I was also asked by my daughter to make a first birthday card for her friends baby daughter , I have used this design before, it is based on a card I saw on Pinterest a while back. All the stamps are from Heffy Doodle and I cut the 1 shape and the name using my Silhouette machine.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihQuzclxLfL_Cgsq1GqK9dZjxNlZHIOu1tBMYPR-FuMuQz_Hlbx7EKRoRBR1dsZHaYvBHIuaGRaoM-6Mnyd9mMKD37AqDE2Yo4yBXcQg98082PKz6CV60Baut1KaNdURtRtTEhfHov4qKVbr96enxJbishbrCkdJd8keowNSUPxWLdjFJivpYUrS7/s4117/Saskia%20(2)-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3616" data-original-width="4117" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiihQuzclxLfL_Cgsq1GqK9dZjxNlZHIOu1tBMYPR-FuMuQz_Hlbx7EKRoRBR1dsZHaYvBHIuaGRaoM-6Mnyd9mMKD37AqDE2Yo4yBXcQg98082PKz6CV60Baut1KaNdURtRtTEhfHov4qKVbr96enxJbishbrCkdJd8keowNSUPxWLdjFJivpYUrS7/w640-h562/Saskia%20(2)-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Its a bank holiday weekend in the Uk and I am hoping for some better weather. Have a great week.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hugs</p><p>Sally</p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-10910995785895319522023-03-23T13:43:00.005+00:002023-03-23T13:43:49.904+00:00Thinking of Spring!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbgqujJE7n9aAyg3Lgh0XpWm8yUAvW9eLTwkpXt8cxXRZSkNB0p811Qn0SM4bdwhp1mO2IXY5qx7Wzehr-Z9YYj4z8wRtRCAA78Gm-V6S8Oxd_T1hKBH7y1nHURCIkDg-ZbqFZ4IZ97Ambk5VYS_eEOos57oiyxrf7vI4aVawUY4a4nfKjt15R7aH/s4066/DSC_4943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3679" data-original-width="4066" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbgqujJE7n9aAyg3Lgh0XpWm8yUAvW9eLTwkpXt8cxXRZSkNB0p811Qn0SM4bdwhp1mO2IXY5qx7Wzehr-Z9YYj4z8wRtRCAA78Gm-V6S8Oxd_T1hKBH7y1nHURCIkDg-ZbqFZ4IZ97Ambk5VYS_eEOos57oiyxrf7vI4aVawUY4a4nfKjt15R7aH/w640-h580/DSC_4943.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The weather here has been awful, wet and windy and I am desperate for some bright sunny days! So I got to work and made another spring inspired card. I had this gel press back panel already made up so decided to run it through my new Simon says Spun Glass embossing folder. I then added the off cut of a panel made using my Hot Foil machine and the Pink Fresh Quadrant plate. The flowers and leaves are cut using the Arched Leaf and Flower Blooms also Simon Says dies which I have coloured with Brush markers. Lastly I added the hot foiled sentiment.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoL4Hmgmb3uhXlDupV5xJVPHx854GvuIWSUAYcF-3l7nlXN_5d1Ua3MzPYmEVOsaONS33fdhj3ch305_RQg_GKFYPD2NWCqX7R21u37hmfR9mSYezVRi7YHfzK4y7MdCsGQjXuxGL_iW8adBmi-lPSM3nNH3pEwydSCAK1H7_kUvw6nVKZmIk89ZG/s4422/DSC_4945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3585" data-original-width="4422" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRoL4Hmgmb3uhXlDupV5xJVPHx854GvuIWSUAYcF-3l7nlXN_5d1Ua3MzPYmEVOsaONS33fdhj3ch305_RQg_GKFYPD2NWCqX7R21u37hmfR9mSYezVRi7YHfzK4y7MdCsGQjXuxGL_iW8adBmi-lPSM3nNH3pEwydSCAK1H7_kUvw6nVKZmIk89ZG/w640-h518/DSC_4945.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I shall add this card to the challenges on the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/simonsaysstamp/discuss/72157721918267483/">Simon Says Flickr group</a> and the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/lovehandmadecards/discuss/72157721918277756/">Love Flickr Group.</a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XvbkRRORw3T9EGxCOfjO3suOgfXH85rQQMVLGJdwCYYInb_i52vB3-rH0171s5wrY5Cow6PI-i8wgA7V_-KvXgBBKb-FXGw58QQ6CueWsx_WMEWjQm27f4KwIkchpvMZVsWieKmslEJuT8iB-wpIIfIY3dxl0dDN5uW1AG3lUK5cHrzssTt8j93f/s4244/DSC_4946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3557" data-original-width="4244" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XvbkRRORw3T9EGxCOfjO3suOgfXH85rQQMVLGJdwCYYInb_i52vB3-rH0171s5wrY5Cow6PI-i8wgA7V_-KvXgBBKb-FXGw58QQ6CueWsx_WMEWjQm27f4KwIkchpvMZVsWieKmslEJuT8iB-wpIIfIY3dxl0dDN5uW1AG3lUK5cHrzssTt8j93f/w640-h536/DSC_4946.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am hoping the weather is going to cheer up a little for the weekend as I have friends coming to visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great weekend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-37076190732407164072023-03-20T10:02:00.003+00:002023-03-20T10:02:37.117+00:00Spring is in the Air<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou_EvmO60TKN7CLfuJXQulQ_770QwLsD-a4NShjrO7qxDXNmm_irUHb42DCnHeTps2uJp1U_sUa-CD1WTq6h8eA9lkPQi-JU7Xe8L9-jocY1uhsz7yzqu2TFt5kyA26u-0m7QFF5Ka0mkEaNoCHPAUlKXlmFmipG1-Qcp8FUcHaFAQTyqOVkE3lbm/s4986/flower%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3653" data-original-width="4986" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou_EvmO60TKN7CLfuJXQulQ_770QwLsD-a4NShjrO7qxDXNmm_irUHb42DCnHeTps2uJp1U_sUa-CD1WTq6h8eA9lkPQi-JU7Xe8L9-jocY1uhsz7yzqu2TFt5kyA26u-0m7QFF5Ka0mkEaNoCHPAUlKXlmFmipG1-Qcp8FUcHaFAQTyqOVkE3lbm/w640-h468/flower%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We had a lovely sunny day here in Dorset yesterday and I was able to get out into the garden and do some weeding and tidying up. I was then inspired to make a spring themed birthday card . I already had the Pink Fresh foiled and stencilled back panel made ready to use ( when I have my foiling machine out I tend to make a few panels to have in my stash for later use) and I decided to cut it into a square shape.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRD_mPmBz9RpmdNj8kBh2dbAhFWXGwRQDrbEiG5hozbWs1INLKo9iuFQ6nFgLjv1yuT9XxfyPQkJtfvh_05EGX1ij1hnl5R4KmGlxZxQ-k3_HrSB8atghUw-o0VcSCtmgcoT26QD0o6wQRl0c8CaAagt0pagPFS0VWx0QWwdzIw6rqNOTm_Okpg4y/s4510/flower%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4510" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkRD_mPmBz9RpmdNj8kBh2dbAhFWXGwRQDrbEiG5hozbWs1INLKo9iuFQ6nFgLjv1yuT9XxfyPQkJtfvh_05EGX1ij1hnl5R4KmGlxZxQ-k3_HrSB8atghUw-o0VcSCtmgcoT26QD0o6wQRl0c8CaAagt0pagPFS0VWx0QWwdzIw6rqNOTm_Okpg4y/w640-h568/flower%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I mounted it onto my card base and added this die cut flower from Memory Box , then added the pearls and foiled sentiment.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUOGScbTst3uyBg-wuWDEzkUygUuIg0S3MTGmnI3nrXKW_KMpN-R6WeHa8Piw3dRpt0cD9iC-sPVmofDEgO4x2lAyyrK_ZFcmf0kj9VDAcS6sN-9kLwbEJ5Wilrj1CXvNOG_pHhi_JsR_Uj3sGzpeJguoc6m64iSE1KnixnIyiCcfgnYCOkM9Iyfwx/s4711/flower%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3661" data-original-width="4711" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUOGScbTst3uyBg-wuWDEzkUygUuIg0S3MTGmnI3nrXKW_KMpN-R6WeHa8Piw3dRpt0cD9iC-sPVmofDEgO4x2lAyyrK_ZFcmf0kj9VDAcS6sN-9kLwbEJ5Wilrj1CXvNOG_pHhi_JsR_Uj3sGzpeJguoc6m64iSE1KnixnIyiCcfgnYCOkM9Iyfwx/w640-h498/flower%20(4).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I am going to add this card to the challenge over at <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-is-blowing-in-with-scrapflower.html">Die Cut Divas "Anything Goes"</a> and <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/lovehandmadecards/discuss/72157721918277756/">The Love Flickr Group Challenge. </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unfortunately its raining again today , one small taste of Spring and back to the rain!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><p></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-44434462253779817522023-03-17T08:52:00.001+00:002023-03-17T08:52:09.410+00:00Another Christmas Card!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih48LR8fQ7n2KgDG27fu4-aanALiwJA8g6d4rUZcyW7EXMqjO8J5fNmr3ddedxRoaWy8UHh3XN44kyTWHYyUgd2JBtnmacaysQn48CmE9ddmLWiF8u2p3kPB4uNVv4ksLakTwQihPSVKIwvWCcha7hXdMi-G0bZnlkGe476bIXICY_wHAdhUwmJ5xV/s4455/Ho1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3945" data-original-width="4455" height="566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih48LR8fQ7n2KgDG27fu4-aanALiwJA8g6d4rUZcyW7EXMqjO8J5fNmr3ddedxRoaWy8UHh3XN44kyTWHYyUgd2JBtnmacaysQn48CmE9ddmLWiF8u2p3kPB4uNVv4ksLakTwQihPSVKIwvWCcha7hXdMi-G0bZnlkGe476bIXICY_wHAdhUwmJ5xV/w640-h566/Ho1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>While I had my Christmas stamps out I decided to make another card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/challenge-72-reminder-post.html">Christmas Kickstart Challenge using these cute reindeer wearing scarves,</a> this is a really old set from Clearly Besotted.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzPYheOlb5fq2ALDfNBKjFsxp20yhBo8R3fOr0JJM3mkHrnSrNZpUl3_zpenoYRaRN3vyXrTfacBcychOkqbL0Rdu-QwhPe66svrldhvcXrdfc4VIX-urTIqrW91wX7DchUPoWUKd491zxFVHTfwBUHf3dGQLUMo87_Ux3PL5CPzgBFFAcXLmEWFy/s4711/Ho3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4711" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzPYheOlb5fq2ALDfNBKjFsxp20yhBo8R3fOr0JJM3mkHrnSrNZpUl3_zpenoYRaRN3vyXrTfacBcychOkqbL0Rdu-QwhPe66svrldhvcXrdfc4VIX-urTIqrW91wX7DchUPoWUKd491zxFVHTfwBUHf3dGQLUMo87_Ux3PL5CPzgBFFAcXLmEWFy/w640-h544/Ho3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I used a new stencil I have recently got from Simon Says which creates this squared background and some Distress Oxide inks. I then die cute the Ho Ho Ho using a die also by Simon Says. The reindeer have been stamped, die cut and coloured with my alcohol markers.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytEh72UuCRQJnkps6_Yn-gpU-fX7UmetNCFJZ5wChqMw08MKJ4yKbb1ZxmkaCiw3uFh2DIqZRZ7i-UJEDxlv1aqkVt3pbEK7vxD73S-ZRI_OrDwtaLdjrea_s5wgDKbNhcX4hPE0_2OgRE4Psx7KBJ9MPbEwO_LTjSFyET-g7CUXMhqVfibhlrASx/s4300/Ho4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3662" data-original-width="4300" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhytEh72UuCRQJnkps6_Yn-gpU-fX7UmetNCFJZ5wChqMw08MKJ4yKbb1ZxmkaCiw3uFh2DIqZRZ7i-UJEDxlv1aqkVt3pbEK7vxD73S-ZRI_OrDwtaLdjrea_s5wgDKbNhcX4hPE0_2OgRE4Psx7KBJ9MPbEwO_LTjSFyET-g7CUXMhqVfibhlrASx/w640-h546/Ho4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyy4jml12rBClG0xB72utES1-1p5uR7h4TXnK-Fc8nAZqozy5e6s3m_URhDL27JOIwzs-OOpNrf2VmUcwjs_FJbhxxb3K4kDG9AsfOCab9nxVjIyq8OG9cFHiYF7U1aKYwmlMmSQPrsnvWqkpK1EHNAY0Y-4Zsp-xardyOZq4GnQDEidVrpmUaUSs/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyy4jml12rBClG0xB72utES1-1p5uR7h4TXnK-Fc8nAZqozy5e6s3m_URhDL27JOIwzs-OOpNrf2VmUcwjs_FJbhxxb3K4kDG9AsfOCab9nxVjIyq8OG9cFHiYF7U1aKYwmlMmSQPrsnvWqkpK1EHNAY0Y-4Zsp-xardyOZq4GnQDEidVrpmUaUSs/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Another wet and windy weekend forecast here, I am in the process of making a quilt with some material scraps so this weekend seems the perfect opportunity to get some more done.<div>Hope you have a great weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></div>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-46637908725882873062023-03-11T10:10:00.001+00:002023-03-11T10:10:07.070+00:00Christmas Kickstart Challenge!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATto_TLfUXqF0JCnaTn9bING1U_HoGjBXyYJx7KZfwPAAeL7khtG__jS7BFP03Noy3A6sXqNnUBbpaGdXN482OrbeREkl5SibALA9CD6V4671hzqL6mCZm7F9xZRZZJqf75UsSc_eCBSoHCg7lTBZ-st4gPiB_sFr3UCJTc0TfREE71Sx-7XMfjva/s4355/Box1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3689" data-original-width="4355" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiATto_TLfUXqF0JCnaTn9bING1U_HoGjBXyYJx7KZfwPAAeL7khtG__jS7BFP03Noy3A6sXqNnUBbpaGdXN482OrbeREkl5SibALA9CD6V4671hzqL6mCZm7F9xZRZZJqf75UsSc_eCBSoHCg7lTBZ-st4gPiB_sFr3UCJTc0TfREE71Sx-7XMfjva/w640-h542/Box1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was keen to join in the challenge over at the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/03/christmas-kickstart-challenge-72.html">Christmas Kickstart blog which this month is "Wrapped up for Christmas".</a> you need to include a scarf on your card and I knew straight away that I would use this stamp set from Heffy Doodles. I love these cute penguins.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to go with this pop up design using the Lawn Fawn pop up dies, this card folds flat for postage in an ordinary envelope.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The trees are cut from some glittery patterned paper that I found in my stash. I then just added some die cut glittery snowflakes.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82Ir3Bv8YuRUjYLj8P9xLlSPq1IL4bz5sy4FAhVvzWSNZNbbuhma0HVZfGPRn7xV6EFPLASczGAGJ-G-NDX5r1JsD73OfoKf2xdhnAvjAQ-wP1AhiYbi-kUY1lSTFlsVcQOacm9XVlHgQX5-FqdtDknobbxMuAHF_JQyg_6VUHyQUatxyZO3VTkZz/s4355/Box.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3689" data-original-width="4355" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh82Ir3Bv8YuRUjYLj8P9xLlSPq1IL4bz5sy4FAhVvzWSNZNbbuhma0HVZfGPRn7xV6EFPLASczGAGJ-G-NDX5r1JsD73OfoKf2xdhnAvjAQ-wP1AhiYbi-kUY1lSTFlsVcQOacm9XVlHgQX5-FqdtDknobbxMuAHF_JQyg_6VUHyQUatxyZO3VTkZz/w640-h542/Box.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyGyX864cptEq_cMPEZvudcnMaOrnmrwEPuIP1XoqCYpJq-cA_SRDFPLEO6R254a5acKhKkM0Tb4xpp_4H6r7Y08YFZZQ6EmV0jgYjIi6iUzHBmgUuyq1CpRMSD-TOghvmI-ixIu61PyWUnXWXIKqlb7xUJ9yMe8upe8YRNZLTUeh2LpmT2_oWgnr/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyGyX864cptEq_cMPEZvudcnMaOrnmrwEPuIP1XoqCYpJq-cA_SRDFPLEO6R254a5acKhKkM0Tb4xpp_4H6r7Y08YFZZQ6EmV0jgYjIi6iUzHBmgUuyq1CpRMSD-TOghvmI-ixIu61PyWUnXWXIKqlb7xUJ9yMe8upe8YRNZLTUeh2LpmT2_oWgnr/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I am off to see my Granddaughter again this weekend just hoping the weather is kind to me as its a bit of a drive . Have a great weekend.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-3460676290698333132023-03-04T12:44:00.004+00:002023-03-04T12:44:59.964+00:00Looking forward to spring!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkj3zCunKKNXVDebz_FsD35QNFg_bLAXQRPkyJRdjVyrOj840peY89Wf3nKpMnO8rXfGzPzeO_Q0s2nKf1w_LuD4-Mp2qWBmX_4P3afcyf4njB_Lbs8Po01p5wCBNqtkiR5E4tivkDIX6a8kdQPtdeMsZl8ie8eJWgZ1UKAi_CDoyG0CU74-HXZtG/s4000/DSC_4741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3567" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkj3zCunKKNXVDebz_FsD35QNFg_bLAXQRPkyJRdjVyrOj840peY89Wf3nKpMnO8rXfGzPzeO_Q0s2nKf1w_LuD4-Mp2qWBmX_4P3afcyf4njB_Lbs8Po01p5wCBNqtkiR5E4tivkDIX6a8kdQPtdeMsZl8ie8eJWgZ1UKAi_CDoyG0CU74-HXZtG/w570-h640/DSC_4741.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have just got this new embossing folder by Simon Says Stamp, Its called Dibble Dot and looks fabulous rubbed with Distress Oxide inks. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ByDE2fNHNTstxTnPY8U-o7x0rQXWU1zTb9-B2Vu_2DMQwS9i-8Azq2dh0frXhi4icGPQ0nus3jr53-2u4BEsZS739JlFc1kPL1EMjoIPDQoOg2jhS0NC1AoKSbayvkfQ57ti-H5uggzpeHZ_WqvvG7xFPybroEFi7S0sykHDuwQ9AR43-X2cE0Pn/s3655/DSC_4745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3599" data-original-width="3655" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ByDE2fNHNTstxTnPY8U-o7x0rQXWU1zTb9-B2Vu_2DMQwS9i-8Azq2dh0frXhi4icGPQ0nus3jr53-2u4BEsZS739JlFc1kPL1EMjoIPDQoOg2jhS0NC1AoKSbayvkfQ57ti-H5uggzpeHZ_WqvvG7xFPybroEFi7S0sykHDuwQ9AR43-X2cE0Pn/w640-h630/DSC_4745.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>After inking I added some die cut "Arched Leaf and Flower Blooms" also by Simon says which I coloured with my Zig markers. The sentiment is hot foiled and from Pink Fresh Studios, I also added the mini Die cut hearts. It feels good to used these warm, bright pinks and reds. Hoping for some warmer weather here but we have more low temperatures predicted.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMv-T83mq3q9v-un3HHSiZ0HyLdbp4UZtxIk2ewogksAzemakHkiKCUT2_yrQ_ra8IxycG-V6naRoGmnu6lCQfnu7NfeW5_1aC1i99mXg-8zChnpczO0QSPv76pk_7TDs_oqSq5rK7x1j31aeWEMh5vguIAuDpBC891cWYo2WPK0RticLqrreFUVKy/s4132/DSC_4747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4132" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMv-T83mq3q9v-un3HHSiZ0HyLdbp4UZtxIk2ewogksAzemakHkiKCUT2_yrQ_ra8IxycG-V6naRoGmnu6lCQfnu7NfeW5_1aC1i99mXg-8zChnpczO0QSPv76pk_7TDs_oqSq5rK7x1j31aeWEMh5vguIAuDpBC891cWYo2WPK0RticLqrreFUVKy/w640-h620/DSC_4747.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa9DpEHnOT7pgUId0iMIn23NnvO2GUlpAei8eHK9maSuvqoWeNaSVzzOr8bgzCQM8fY0rOHiGgSpgMrwZ621kgN8LMlS86cDu7RFrUlcTibnWVO7FacWs3tVCKdnFniEMqnAX6Ru5rkNo4FEefv-GOUHqmPN4tjEEjejLqpewHMY_SBQdQtdZqcXv/s170/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="105" data-original-width="170" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa9DpEHnOT7pgUId0iMIn23NnvO2GUlpAei8eHK9maSuvqoWeNaSVzzOr8bgzCQM8fY0rOHiGgSpgMrwZ621kgN8LMlS86cDu7RFrUlcTibnWVO7FacWs3tVCKdnFniEMqnAX6Ru5rkNo4FEefv-GOUHqmPN4tjEEjejLqpewHMY_SBQdQtdZqcXv/w320-h198/DED%20badge%20for%20participants.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I am adding this card to the <a href="https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2023/03/march-is-blowing-in-with-scrapflower.html">Die Cut Divas challenge which this month is "Anything Goes."</a></p><div style="text-align: center;">Also the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/simonsaysstamp/discuss/72157721918267483/">SSS Flickr challenge "Come on Spring".</a></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDHy-xJVFRsA8rgN6Z9C6DdDtorekg4ipl-cjkfqWXAda5Y7EEJ_cxSwD59MCcRc_DfPxlnKNcbejNTC6blBFqy64bomqhd4QdfeTMFasvm2N5uMk8cVj9qGuoPW5g90LPz9GrLISoyL0Yme0Vi1BQTEQPg6xElzd7SQoIbqJwnVk5DvnZn-LZtsB/s3969/DSC_4748.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3597" data-original-width="3969" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDHy-xJVFRsA8rgN6Z9C6DdDtorekg4ipl-cjkfqWXAda5Y7EEJ_cxSwD59MCcRc_DfPxlnKNcbejNTC6blBFqy64bomqhd4QdfeTMFasvm2N5uMk8cVj9qGuoPW5g90LPz9GrLISoyL0Yme0Vi1BQTEQPg6xElzd7SQoIbqJwnVk5DvnZn-LZtsB/w640-h580/DSC_4748.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Have a great weekend<p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></p>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625095060441832481.post-2770581483290521542023-02-20T10:43:00.002+00:002023-02-20T10:43:16.522+00:00Christmas Baubles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YYvolHD3ugxzMQ5g1-qJgJLifhl4X9vsk3aAS4b8ppvgrRkcoUjaAk3UEoINwYf4sA7pLg2PqOitf2ZpRQXnLqlVnl3DIQFgoP2Q1SajBcTGPVgw7oF-6s1f48oDMZoM4uYckwg0oqGbND4xzu1YZu9d8i1b6_cx5xNoE3rtfUAXrx6GapEqqI9i/s3779/DSC_3935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3433" data-original-width="3779" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YYvolHD3ugxzMQ5g1-qJgJLifhl4X9vsk3aAS4b8ppvgrRkcoUjaAk3UEoINwYf4sA7pLg2PqOitf2ZpRQXnLqlVnl3DIQFgoP2Q1SajBcTGPVgw7oF-6s1f48oDMZoM4uYckwg0oqGbND4xzu1YZu9d8i1b6_cx5xNoE3rtfUAXrx6GapEqqI9i/w640-h582/DSC_3935.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I decided to make a second card for the <a href="https://christmaskickstartchallenge.blogspot.com/2023/02/christmas-kickstart-challenge-71-baubles.html">Christmas kickstart Challenge </a>this month as I found some really old bauble dies in my stash, I haven't used these for a long time! I die cut them in glittery card stock.<div>I also had this old embossing folder with baubles on it so I embossed my card and gently rubbed with some Distress Oxide inks. I then added my die cuts raised on foam tape and drew in by hand the string, lastly I added some sequins for extra sparkle.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqFefqKKRUzTtJlaoqT7vZ4vYUI_yzLY1wpmRzl0DmJkWMXNVSbomvprgFJ2Z6P3ILeoaHEteJmaMMUjO1Ug6apl9RgkKI2Kl1psdFjDOSVZSMQ1kHNDwOdUx4uKsNZebNASeEpHxaeF2OwsABoTVFgX-Ht9u5HZ7hAr96n_apmjEJegIR1cDEBAj/s4044/DSC_3938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="4044" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLqFefqKKRUzTtJlaoqT7vZ4vYUI_yzLY1wpmRzl0DmJkWMXNVSbomvprgFJ2Z6P3ILeoaHEteJmaMMUjO1Ug6apl9RgkKI2Kl1psdFjDOSVZSMQ1kHNDwOdUx4uKsNZebNASeEpHxaeF2OwsABoTVFgX-Ht9u5HZ7hAr96n_apmjEJegIR1cDEBAj/w640-h634/DSC_3938.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA81bP5XlNDr8r8zaMqVYcv5oAwfgyBe3Obz4_FZywBGY44KwKvsu2PTxmDn-Mgfk5OO6-iUZ4pXzbOA9EWgT94mIUmgjdTJ93SVa9l6NJzipgT5gLtEz4XO9vsS9XDwoe457BRv7TiLy_CLQU3YzaepY1IITsGt23PVyxqbeutIhRtm6lEps0PAs2/s320/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="320" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA81bP5XlNDr8r8zaMqVYcv5oAwfgyBe3Obz4_FZywBGY44KwKvsu2PTxmDn-Mgfk5OO6-iUZ4pXzbOA9EWgT94mIUmgjdTJ93SVa9l6NJzipgT5gLtEz4XO9vsS9XDwoe457BRv7TiLy_CLQU3YzaepY1IITsGt23PVyxqbeutIhRtm6lEps0PAs2/s1600/cute-merry-christmas-snowman2%20(2)%5B1%5D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p></div><div>I have just had a really busy week with the family visiting for half term, its my daughters birthday so lots of celebrating. Trying to recuperate before I am off next weekend for a short break doing some wildlife photography (my other passion)!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a great week</div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Hugs</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Sally</span></div>CinnamonSallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04016576759912615559noreply@blogger.com3